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Stunning Art Deco diamond drop earrings

There are a lot of diamond earrings in the world. It’s hard to say no to diamond earrings, but there are a few pairs that I would say “yes” to more emphatically than others. This pair is a giant, resounding “yes”.

A pair of stunning Art Deco diamond drop earrings.

I wouldn’t be surprised to hear these had been made by elves or fairies, rather than humans. Look at those tiny strings of openwork detail – the earrings look like they could float.

These earrings are for sale at Pampillonia, listing available via 1stdibs. Thanks to Pampillonia and 1stdibs for the images and info. (DISCOVERY: Pampillonia is in my city! Who’s with me for a field trip?)

Irene Neuwirth.

I have a thing for old jewelry, if you couldn’t tell. I think it often has more character than contemporary jewelry. I also love the idea of loving a piece that some other woman has loved before me. Elizabeth Taylor once said “The important thing to know about jewelry is that you never really own it; you’re simply a custodian of beautiful things.” I think it’s amazing to look at at ring on my finger and know it had a part in someone else’s life too.

That said, there’s a lot of beautiful contemporary jewelry and I don’t want to neglect it.

Irene Neuwirth is one of my favorite contemporary jewelry designers. It doesn’t hurt that Irene founded the company herself with partner Tracy Stoll (I love female-owned businesses – holler) but really what is remarkable is how exceptional the jewelry is. Celebrities love her pieces but, more importantly, so do I.

Irene’s pieces often have an organic, slightly bohemian feel. Her bio sites the ocean as her primary inspiration, and I can definitely see it in her work. She’s fond of large, gorgeous pieces of stone and striking colors. Enough talk. Let’s see some pretties.

I know that was a lot of pictures…I had a hard time narrowing it down so I sort of didn’t try. All images and info are thanks to Barney’s and Irene Neuwirth. Here are some more places to ogle (or buy! live the dream!) her work.

Yellow sapphire and diamond earrings.

These aren’t really my usual style, but I don’t know who wouldn’t love these.

Yellow sapphire and diamond earrings. Each suspending a cushion-cut yellow sapphire, weighing approximately 14.03 and 13.83 carats.
Each suspending a cushion-cut yellow sapphire, weighing approximately 14.03 and 13.83 carats, within a circular-cut diamond surround, joined by a graduated pear and circular-cut diamond foliate link, to the circular-cut diamond hoop, mounted in platinum. I think they’re just beautiful.

These earrings were  listed in Christie’s 22 April 2010 Jewels auction. All images and info are thanks to Christie’s.

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