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Ruby and diamond "fireworks" set.

This is a really fun set – and seasonally appropriate. I can look at this and see frosted leaves and holly berries or fireworks.

Ruby and diamond fireworks set by James W. Curren for Faidee. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Fireworks are what the designer, James W. Curren (for Faidee) intended people to see when they looked at this necklace and earrings. And it’s jewelry worth of fireworks. The necklace alone contains 20 cabochon rubies, totaling 108.13 carats, and 56.80 carats of pear-shaped and brilliant cut diamonds.

Necklace detail - Ruby and diamond fireworks set by James W. Curren for Faidee. Via Diamonds in the Library.
The earrings add an additional 27.39 carats of rubies and 7.00 of diamonds. Not too shabby.

Earrings from the ruby and diamond fireworks set by James W. Curren for Faidee. Via Diamonds in the Library.
This set was listed in Sotheby’s 09 October 2012 Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite sale. All images and info are thanks to Sotheby’s.

 

Art Deco brilliant and baguette cut diamond hoop earrings.

It’s hard to get more classic than diamond earrings. These French Art Deco hoops are a beautiful, interesting and unique take on diamond hoops.

Art Deco brilliant and baguette cut diamond hoop earrings. French, circa 1935.

These Art Deco earrings, made in France in 1935, are designed with perspective view, the front side channel set with baguette diamonds and the inner back pave set with brilliants, hinged to the top, mounted in platinum and gold.

I love the mix of diamond cuts and the way the earrings are made to look like curled ribbons. They’re simple, really, but they’re not boring. I think the perspective view of the hoop design really makes these earrings something special.

These beauties are currently for sale at S.J. Philips. All images and info are thanks to S.J. Philips.

 Art Deco brilliant and baguette cut diamond hoop earrings. French, circa 1935.

 

Sparkly gift guide: $500 – infinity and beyond.

Today is the final edition of the 2012 Diamonds in the Library gift guides. Today I bring you the things you would buy if you could buy aaaaaaaaaanything. The bling of your dreams. Also see: everything I’ve ever posted.

This post was a lot of fun. It could have been much longer. I focused on mostly contemporary pieces, since I show you vintage and antique treasures all the time.

For options at different price points, please see my past gift guides: under $25, $25-$50, $50-$100, $100-$200, and $200-$500.

For more gift ideas, please check out my past store profiles, my guide to camphor glass jewelry, and past Ebay and Etsy posts. As always when shopping online, please pay attention to shipping charges, read return policies, and make sure that any bling you buy is the right size. My jewelry sizing cheat sheet can help.

Kimberly McDonald 18-karat rose gold, geode and diamond ring. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Someday soon I will do a feature on Kimberly Mcdonald, I promise.

Annoushka Yewn Imperial Fan Earrings. Via Diamonds in the Library.
Annoushka Yewn Imperial Fan Earrings: £15,000.
These earrings are a dream. That’s all I can say.

 

Ben-Amun Ruby Deco Crystal Statement Necklace. Via Diamonds in the Library.

I couldn’t bring myself to make that picture any smaller. Yes, it’s pricey…but look at it. Sigh.

Cathy Waterman Diamond & Amethyst Stud Earrings. Via Diamonds in the Library.
Cathy Waterman Diamond & Amethyst Stud Earrings: $2,320.
This is a very serious pair of studs. More creative than giving plain diamond studs, but just as beautiful. The embellished prongs of the settings make these unique.

Sparkly gift guide; $500 - infinity and beyond.Artisan Sterling silver, diamond and sapphire bracelet: $6,865

So beautiful and ornate. This bracelet would be the belle of any ball.

Which doesn’t even make sense, but maybe the prettiness has addled my brains.

These are so amazing they practically glow.

Edwardian Art Deco filigree 18k white gold .80 ct. opal diamond ring. Via Diamonds in the Library.
I don’t think you need me to tell you how pretty this ring is.

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