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Gold and diamond demi-parure, Van Cleef and Arpels.

The fashion of the 80’s gets kind of a bad rap from history. But it definitely wasn’t all bad.

Earrings from a gold and diamond demi-parure, Van Cleef and Arpels.

This gorgeous gold and diamond demi-parure was made by Van Cleef and Arpels in 1985. It comprises a necklace of lattice design, set with pear-shaped and brilliant-cut diamonds. Isn’t it fabulous? I love the color contrast of the gold and the diamonds. Wait until you see the design of the necklace:

Necklace from a gold and diamond demi-parure, Van Cleef and Arpels.

Isn’t it fabulous? I love the effect created by the lattice behind the graduated stones; it looks like an explosion.

Detail; necklace from a gold and diamond demi-parure, Van Cleef and Arpels.

This 1980’s gold and diamond demi-parure by Van Cleef and Arpels was listed in Sotheby’s  November 2012 Magnificent Jewels sale.

All images and info are thanks to Sotheby’s.

 

Three Art Deco emerald and diamond pieces.

Art Deco pretties with diamonds and emeralds! I don’t need to tell you how utterly these three are my cup of tea.

Art Deco emerald and diamond brooch, circa 1930's. Via Diamonds in the Library.
This fabulous feast for the eyes dates to the 1930’s. Designed as an openwork geometric plaque set with circular, single-cut, and baguette diamonds, this brooch also suspends three marquise-shaped emerald and diamond drops. I think it is a marvelous example of clean but bewitching Art Deco emerald and diamond perfection, with its clean lines, restrained color scheme, and ration of positive to negative space.

Art Deco emerald and diamond ring, circa 1910. The center diamond - a circular cut stone of 2.07 carats.
Jewel #2 today is this fabulous Art Deco emerald and diamond ring. It’s not the first we’ve seen along these lines and it won’t be the last, given that this is my blog and I love this kind of thing.

The ring predates the brooch; it was made in 1910. The center diamond – a circular cut stone of 2.07 carats –  is set within a millegrain surround of circular and single cut rose diamonds and accented by emerald details.

 Art Deco emerald and diamond earrings by Cartier, circa 1935. Each earring is hung with a polished emerald within an open diamond-set frame.

These Art Deco emerald and diamond geometric earrings are the work of the ever marvelous Cartier. They’re contemporaries of the brooch, circa 1935. Each earring is hung with a polished emerald within an open diamond-set frame. The frames are each divided by a line of baguette diamonds and with fancy kite shaped diamond, from diamond set circle-and-dot tops, millegrain set.

I love the contrast of hard and soft here, with the straight lines of the frames, the liquidey emerald drops, and the perfectly round surmounts.

Please see the individual descriptions of each Art Deco emerald and diamond piece for source links. All image and info in this post are thanks to the original poster of each item.

Mervis’ fashion diamonds trunk show: Part II.

You knew it was coming and now it’s here: Part II of my Mervis Diamonds’ fashion diamonds jewelry trunk show. Ready for more pretties?

A yellow diamond and diamond engagement ring, yellow diamond eternity band, and black diamond and white diamond bracelet, all by Sasha Primak. Via Diamonds in the Library.

If you missed Part 1 – or if you just want to revisit all of the beauty I showed you earlier – just click here. This recap will also be mostly photos.  If you’d like more info one any of these beautiful pieces, please leave me a comment and I’ll put you in touch with someone who can tell you anything you need to know.

Black diamond and white diamond bracelet by Sasha Primak. Via Diamonds in the Library.

I cannot possibly describe to you how amazing this black and white diamond bracelet by Sasha Primak feels. It’s like water crossed with chainmail; cool, heavy, and fluid. I couldn’t running it through my fingers. Not to mention the fact that it’s beautiful. What a unique and eye-catching statement piece.

An aquamarine and diamond cocktail ring by Coast Diamond. Via Diamonds in the Library.

You had a peek at this aquamarine and diamond ring by Coast Diamond in Part I, but I thought you might want to see it again. Was I right?

Becky trying on a pair of Sasha Primak emerald and diamond earrings.

I loved how the colors of these Sasha Primak emerald and diamond earrings popped against my hair. They’re surprisingly light and comfortable. Oh, you want to see them, not me? Okay:

Emerald and diamond earrings by Sasha Primak. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Glorious, aren’t they?

A green tourmaline and diamond cocktail ring by Coast Diamond. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Isn’t this green tourmaline and diamond ring by Coast Diamond interesting? I’ve never seen a ring set exactly like this one. I think it’s fascinatingly beautiful.

A yellow diamond and diamond engagement ring with a yellow diamond eternity band. Both by Sasha Primak. Via Diamonds in the Library.

You had a peek of this Sasha Primak stunner up at the top of the post. Yellow diamonds usually just don’t really do it for me, but this one rocked my world. There was just something irresistible about it. And check out that yellow diamond eternity band!

A beautiful yellow diamond engagement ring with a yellow diamond eternity band. Both by Sasha Primak. Via Diamonds in the Library.

You see what I mean? Mesmerizing.

Three fabulous diamond bracelets by Sasha Primak. Via Diamonds in the Library.

These Sasha Primak bracelets took my breath away. They’re also very substantial: I have upwards of 50 carats of diamonds in my hand right there. How often can anyone say that?

Alternate view - Three fabulous diamond bracelets by Sasha Primak. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This photo gives you a better idea of the size. To see the sparkle, check out this mini video I have on my Facebook page.

Sapphire and diamond ring and a diamond eternity band, both by Sasha Primak. Via Diamonds in the Library.

These two Sasha Primak rings – a sapphire and diamond beauty and a diamond eternity band – seemed to like hanging out together. They didn’t have long, though, because I had to take off the eternity band and hand it over to a lucky lady whose husband wanted to buy it for her.

Sapphire and diamond ring by Sasha Primak. Via Diamonds in the Library.

It was the sapphire that really held my heart, anyway. Aren’t the side stones perfect?

Diamond engagement rings by Sasha Primak. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Sasha Priamk also makes some glorious diamond engagement rings. Ooh yeah. Ending with a sparkle.

All of my gratitude to Mervis for inviting me to their wonderful fashion diamonds trunk show and for their patience as I handled every single piece in the store.

I’m giving away a FREE pair of diamond earrings! Have you entered the contest yet? Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to enter!

 

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