Necklaces Archives

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

August 14, 2013

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:

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.

Antique diamond bow and pearl sautoir.

August 7, 2013

Happy Wednesday!! How about something antique with a bow?

An antique diamond bow and pearl sautoir necklace.

Sigh. Perfection.

This lovely diamond and pearl sautoir dates to 1905, so I’d call it late Edwardian or early Art Deco. It dangles two lustrous silvery gray drop pearls attached by bellflower diamond caps to a platinum bar chain necklace spaced by diamond collet and seed pearl trios. The necklace also features a diamond-set triple loop ribbon tied bow, which dangles the two pearls from its ribbon ends.

An antique diamond bow and pearl sautoir from the Belle Epoque era.

I needed to give you a closer look at that bow. Look at its lovely, contoured ribbon shape, the way the millegraining adds texture along the edges, the perfect smattering of diamonds to add sparkle. I also love the asymmetry of the chains, the way that the diamond and pearl elements are different on the right and left sides. For a delicate piece, there’s a lot to add visual interest here.

Here’s the full view. You can see that it’s a longish piece; at about 20 inches, this necklace would dangle its silvery pearls just above a lady’s decolletage. An ethereal piece that I think could be very sensual, depending on what kind of neckline it was paired with. It would be a dream as a wedding-day necklace.

This incredible diamond and pearl sautoir is currently for sale at S.J. Philips. All images and info are thanks to S.J. Phillips.

Mervis’ fashion diamonds trunk show: Part II.

August 1, 2013

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.

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?

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:

Glorious, aren’t they?

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!

You see what I mean? Mesmerizing.

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.

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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