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The treasures of Scott Antique Market.

I’m pretty sure it was fate that the future Mr. DitL asked me if I’d be up for visiting Georgia the same week that the fabulous Gem Gossip posted about Scott Antique Market. We scheduled our flight to give us 4 hours at the market before we were picked up and I dove headfirst into the treasure hunt.

Three antique Art Deco diamond engagement rings at Scott Antique Market. Via Diamonds in the Library

As one of the vendors said, “There aren’t many places where you can buy a used pair of socks and a half a million dollar engagement ring, but this is one of them.” It’s $5 admission for two huge buildings full of vendors. In our four hour adventure we saw most of one building and none at all of the other

Lovely Mr. DitL ended up carrying all of our luggage around – remember, we came right from the airport – because I kept dashing away from my bags whenever I spotted something pretty. He’s a keeper.

Antique 1930's ballerina diamond engagement ring at Scott Antique Market. Via Diamonds in the Library.

How amazing is this 1930’s ballerina-style diamond ring? I never understood these rings until I put this one on my finger. The sparkle is so exuberant and joyful. It’s bewitching. This is officially on my life’s jewelry to-buy list.

Antique jewelry and a puppy – what more could a person want? At Scott Antique Market. Photo via Diamonds in the Library

Everyone I met was lovely, but Benchmark of Palm Beach did have the most charming salesperson.

Two antique gemstone and filigree rings, one sapphire and one amethyst. At Scott Antique market. Via Diamonds in the Library

Could these rings at Lynn’s Unique and Antique be any prettier? They’re both Art Deco/Edwardian with ornate filigree and multi-colored gold detailing.

Contemporary bracelet featuring an antique filigree brooch. At Scott Antique Market. Via Diamonds in the Library

This bracelet was another highlight. It’s a contemporary piece made by affixing an antique brooch to the glossy black cuff. I loved the juxtaposition of the delicate antique filigree with the bold, dark, contemporary base of the bracelet. Such a great way to give an old piece new life.

Two antique-style rings in diamonds and sapphires at Scott Antique Market. Via Diamonds in the Library

Most of what we saw was estate, but I couldn’t help admiring these two antique-style contemporary beauties.  All in all, it was wonderful and I highly recommend going if you’re ever in Atlanta on the right weekend. Here’s what I ended up taking home:

My haul from Scott Antique Market: vintage malachite bead necklace, a long double-stranded rose gold and seed pearl Victorian necklace, and a turn-of-the-century engraved gold and garnet ring. Via Diamonds in the Library.

That’s a vintage malachite bead necklace, a long double-stranded rose gold and seed pearl Victorian slide necklace, and the prettiest little turn-of-the-century engraved gold and garnet ring you ever did see.

Antique Art Deco diamond engagement rings, one with sapphire. At Scott Antique Market. Via Diamonds in the Library

Special thanks to the following vendors for making my visit to Scott Antique Market such a fabulous experience:

Lynn Seplowin of Lynn’s Unique and Antique
Debbie Turner of Turner’s Treasures
Beverly Losacco of Bebi Pearls & Estate Jewelry
Ryean Rad of Peabody Estate Buyers, Inc.
Michael Burns of Benchmark of Palm Beach

Magnificent diamond riviere necklace.

Oh, the classic elegance that is a diamond riviere necklace.

Magnificent diamond rivere necklace set with fifty-five graduated brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 117.31 carats in total, and mounted in platinum. Via Diamonds in the Library.
This is an exceptional one. It is set with fifty-five graduated brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 117.31 carats in total, and mounted in platinum. The diamonds increase gradually in size towards the front of the necklace.

Detail - Magnificent diamond riviere necklace set with fifty-five graduated brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 117.31 carats in platinum. Via Diamonds in the Library.

What do you think? Does this float your boat, or would you prefer something jazzier? What would you wear this with?

This diamond riviere necklace was listed in Christie’s November 2012 Magnificent Jewels sale. All images and info are thanks to Christie’s.

 

New pieces from the Mimi So ZoZo opal collection.

We’ve discussed (and drooled over) the one-of-a-kind opal masterpieces of the  Mimi So ZoZo collection before. If you’ve seen them, I’m sure you remember. Last Friday in my post about meeting Mimi So at JCK Privé NY, I let slip that I had amazing photos of new Mimi So ZoZo pieces to share with you. I won’t make you wait any longer.

Mimi So ZoZo opal collection gold, diamond, and opal rings. Via Diamonds in the Library.

As you may remember from the last time we discussed Mimi So ZoZo, this collection focuses on huge, glorious boulder opals and takes its inspiration from the sea. It is high-wattage glamor at its finest, in my opinion.

 Necklace from the Mimi So ZoZo opal collection with opal, amethyst, aquamarine, diamond and blue topaz. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This necklace is my favorite of the bunch. I can’t even pretend otherwise. It’s just spectacular. Here’s a closer look at the stones.

Detail; Necklace from the Mimi So ZoZo opal collection with opal, amethyst, aquamarine, diamond and blue topaz. Via Diamonds in the Library.
As you can see, this incredible piece integrates diamonds, amethysts, aquamarines, and blue topaz to pick up and enhance the colors in the opals. It’s to-die-for.
Mimi So ZoZo collection boulder opal and diamond earrings. Via Diamonds in the Library.
These earrings are like the little sister of these earrings, which we looked at last time. I’m usually not much of a fan of matchy-matchey, but I think they’d be great with the necklace above.
Mimi So ZoZo collection opal and gemstone bracelet. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This fabulous bracelet would be a slightly more subtle way to wear the Mimi So ZoZo collection. It’s beautiful, but somewhat more understated than some of the other pieces.

 Mimi So ZoZo collection opal and diamond necklace with yellow gold. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Finally, we have this lovely gold, diamond and opal necklace. Another slightly more restrained – but still very beautiful – way to wear ZoZo.

I attempted to photograph these pieces when I saw them in person in New York, but my iPhone snaps were so far from doing the opals justice that I’m not even going to bother showing you those. These beautiful images are courtesy of the Mimi So team, who were kind enough to send them to me for the purposes of sharing them to you. Thank you, Mimi, for designing these and Molly for sending along the photos!

 

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