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Ruby and diamond necklace.

For some reason, rubies just aren’t my favorite stone. I often love pieces with rubies, but the thought of rubies in general doesn’t thrill me like the idea of sapphires, diamonds, or emeralds. This ruby and diamond necklace is a great reminder that the poor neglected ruby has a lot to offer and I should pay better attention to it.

Ruby and diamond necklace. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This ruby and diamond necklace is composed of fifty-three pear- and marquise-shaped rubies weighing approximately 61.73 carats total, to a necklace set with tapered baguette and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 16.35 carats, mounted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold.

Isn’t it fabulous? I love the way the line of diamonds snakes around itself and how the rubies seem to be either dripping off the sides or growing on the diamonds like leaves. I think this would be really flattering to the collarbone area.

This ruby and diamond necklace was listed in Sotheby’s 09 October 2012 Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite sale. All images and info are thanks to Sotheby’s.

 

Antique gold filigree, aquamarine, and pearl necklace.

I’ve been stalking this necklace for a while.

Antique gold filigree, aquamarine, and pearl necklace, circa 1890. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Can you blame me? Look how delicate and pretty it is, with its intricate golden net of aquamarines and seed pearls.

Detail; antique gold filigree, aquamarine, and pearl necklace, circa 1890. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This necklace was made in 1890. It consists of a fine trace chain with a lattice fringe of twelve diamond-shaped aquamarines and hung with three pear shaped drops. Between the aquamarine drops are gold filigree swirls highlighted with seed pearls. Let’s take a closer look at that filigree:

 Swag detail; antique gold filigree, aquamarine, and pearl necklace, circa 1890. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Sigh. Look at those tiny, perfect details. Lovely.

This necklace is currently for sale at S.J. Philips. All images and info are thanks to S.J. Philips.

 Antique gold filigree, aquamarine, and pearl necklace, circa 1890. Via Diamonds in the Library.

 Antique gold filigree, aquamarine, and pearl necklace, circa 1890. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Edwardian sapphire and diamond tassel pendant/brooch.

I’ve been visiting this necklace’s website for a while. If we were in middle school, I’d be carrying around a draft of a note to slip in its locker while it’s in class: “Hello. I like you. – Your secret admirer.”

An Edwardian sapphire and diamond tassel pendant brooch. Can be worn as a brooch or on a necklace.

This Edwardian tassel pendant (convertible to brooch) begins with a diamond collet and scroll top section of openwork turban design centering on a cushion-shaped sapphire and diamond cluster. This top element suspends seven diamond chain tassels, six with circular-cut diamond terminals and one with a further cushion-shaped sapphire and diamond cluster. The pendants comes with a diamond-studded neckchain.

This beautiful pendant/brooch is currently for sale at Humphrey Butler. All images and info are thanks to Humphrey Butler.

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