These earrings are stunning. I think the shape is elegant and enticing and color combination is to-die-for. I would wear these earrings all night long. That’s 50 carats of aquamarines right there, with 2.50 carats of diamonds. They’re made in classic Art Deco style, but they’re contemporary. Let’s take a look:
A diamond bombé ring.
Posting a diamond ring in honor of the fact that a very good friend of mine is getting married today! This is a scheduled post, because I am at (and in) the wedding. Yay!
This diamond bombé ring is pure fun. It looks like more of a right-hander than an engagement ring to me, although maybe that’s just because I want to buy it for myself. The central stone is an is an 0.85 carat old-European cut diamond. Bonhams doesn’t give any info about the smaller stones. I think this ring is so fun and exuberant. Some diamond rings take themselves so seriously (and they should) but this one is just like “Hey, I’m sparkly!”
This ring was listed in Bonhams Salon Jewelry auction on 24 Sep 2012. All images and info are thanks to Bonhams.
Cartier orchid ring.
Oh, Cartier. You make such fabulous things, whether they’re delicate, bold, or in-between. This one is not in-between. It is bold as bold can be.
This Cartier orchid ring – white gold, pink and purple sapphires, brilliant-cut diamonds – comes to us from Cartier’s Sortilège collection. It is designed to resemble an orchid, and I think the shape is stunning. It’s like a beautiful, carefully frozen explosion.
I’ll just say this: it would take one hell of a cocktail dress to stand up to this Cartier orchid ring. I think a simple, high-quality LBD or LWD would be the way to go. Or maybe a more colorful dress, like green or blue. You certainly wouldn’t have to worry about being noticed, with this on your finger.
This image and all information regarding this Cartier orchid ring are thanks to CIJ Jewellery Magazine.
Early Art Deco diamond and sapphire dinner ring.
This ring is a perfect example of what I’m talking about. Please note the classic Art Deco geometric motif with the diamonds and sapphires, the contrasting color scheme of the deep blue sapphires with the bright diamonds and platinum mounting. And every time you turn the ring, there’s something beautiful to look at.
The tiny, platinum threads framing the diamond-set shoulders.
The stunning, intricate undergallery.
The engraving on the sides of the ring.
It’s an all-around work of art. You could stare at your hand for hours and never get bored. Sounds like a good time to me. This ring is currently for sale at Lang Antiques. All images and info are thanks to Lang.
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”.
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?)
A Belle Epoque colored diamond necklace, circa 1910.
Every inch of it is spectacular. It’s full Belle Epoque, circa 1910. Even the neckchain is set with diamonds in a foliate motif – alternating flowers and leaves.
At the bottom, suspended from a single and old European-cut diamond foliate double swag (that’s what that’s called – have you ever heard a better term than “double swag”?) is a large, openwork pendant, also of foliate motif, suspending a large, pear-shaped yellowish brown diamond trimmed with single-cut diamonds.
This necklace was listed in Christie’s 22 April 2010 Jewels auction. All images and info are thanks to Christie’s.