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Art Deco emerald and diamond leaf necklace/bracelet.

Oooh. What an utterly perfect peice for the winter holiday season. It looks like a frosted wreath. And, bonus! It converts into two bracelets. 3 for 1 value.

Art Deco emerald and diamond necklace and bracelet combination, circa 1930. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This gorgeous thing was made in France in 1930. It’s designed as a meandering vine set with 73 carved emerald leaves, accented by old mine, old European, and rose-cut diamonds (approximately 9.00 carats).  It’s only 14½ long, so it’s a bit of a choker. The necklace separates into two bracelets lengths 7¼ inches.

Detail; Art Deco emerald and diamond necklace and bracelet combination, circa 1930. Via Diamonds in the Library.

I’m a bit in love with it.  You know how I feel about vine-shaped things, especially if the leaves are individually carved, like these are.

This gorgeous piece was listed in Christie’s 20 September 2012 Important Jewels auction. All images and information are thanks to Christie’s.

 A stunning Art Deco emerald and diamond necklace that can be converted into two bracelets, circa 1930. Via Diamonds in the Library.

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.

Twin pearl and gemset lavaliere.

This necklace is an exceptionally pretty little lavaliere.

Antique twin pearl and gemset lavaliere. Via Diamonds in the Library.

It appears very simple at first, but it’s actually not. Look at the scalloped detail of the diamond-set cross bar, the diamond embellishment on the pearl settings, the contrast of the mixed-metal setting. I also love that one pearl is cream and the other is gray; I think that (along with the aforementioned details) really take this necklace up a notch from “oh, that’s pretty” to being something special.

This extraordinarily fabulous piece was sold by Humphy Butler and is currently listed in their archive. All images and info are thanks to Humphry Butler.

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