We’ve made it, darlings. Two FULL WEEKS of gift guide posts…all leading up to today.
Today’s gift guide is filled to the brim with unimaginable treasures, pieces to tempt anyone but accessible only to a lucky few. They’re great daydream material for the rest of us, though.
Without further ado, I present the final chapter of Diamonds in the Library’s 2015 jewelry gift guide:
Antique Bailey, Banks and Biddle diamond scroll tiara, circa 1900.
The Dragon & Knight Maneater ring from Wendy Brandes.
(Note the real, opening treasure chest and vanquished knight slowly digesting in the dragon’s stomach.)
Antique Victorian ruby and diamond earrings, circa 1880.
Todd Reed Octahedron chain bracelet in 18k yellow gold. With 45.86 carats of diamond octahedrons.
Judy Geib’s Colombian emerald Rivière with 66.73 cts of bezel-set Colombian emeralds in 22k gold.
Glorious 9.46 carat antique cushion cut diamond drop earrings.
19th century vari-colored gem, pearl and gold cluster pendant necklace, English c.1840.
Arunashi conch pearl and diamond earrings.
Two spectacular diamond riviere necklaces from Doyle and Doyle. Victorian on the left, with 15.60 cts of Old European cut diamonds in cut down collet settings; contemporary on the right, with nine antique fancy yellow Old Mine cut diamonds (8.90ctw) and 45 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing app. 6.51ctw
Irene Neuwirth wide gemstone cuff in 18k gold with emeralds and turquoise cabochons.
Important Art Deco pearl and diamond earrings, circa 1920.
Verdura amethyst and aquamarine necklace in gold.
Naomi Sarna multicolored diamond and sapphire petal brooch in white
Antique graduated diamond necklace; 85.90 carats.
Seaman Schepps emerald, ruby, sapphire, and diamond gold link bracelet.
Thanks so much for joining me for my fourth annual jewelry gift guide!! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
Here’s what we’ve covered already, in case you’re craving a recap: jewelry under $100; $100 – $200; $200 – $350; $350 – $500, $500 – $1,000, $1,000 – $3,000, $3,000 – $7,000, $7,000 – $15,000, and $15,000 – $50,000.
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This is amazing! Thank you for bright pictures.
Not crazy about the Knight and Dragon ring, but the workmanship on that is amazing! Everything on this list, actually is stunning. I’ll take the baroque South Seas pearl necklace and the conch pearl earrings, please!
Exactly what I was thinking. I wouldn’t actually want to wear it, but you do have to admire the workmanship. I mean even the damn treasure chest opens, c’mon.
It’s so incredible in person. Like a tiny statue.
These are all so magnificent. Thanks for this beautiful post.
My pleasure! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I did too 🙂