Jewelry Archives

Emerald and emerald cut diamond ring.

February 24, 2014

Ready for a bewitching contemporary beauty? Let’s check out this exceptional emerald and emerald cut diamond engagement ring.

It takes my breath away. Actually, it reminds me somewhat of this Art Deco emerald and diamond ring that I featured way back in the day – but instead of being round, this beauty is all lines. It also boasts a gorgeous emerald-cut center stone: 2.50 carats, K color, and VS1 clarity. It’s set in platinum and features an additional 0.60 carats of emeralds and 0.14 carats of diamonds.

I also have to say that I appreciate the wordplay of surrounding an emerald cut diamond with emeralds. It’s an emerald-wreathed emerald-cut diamond. Emerald-tastic.

It also has some lovely Art Deco-style embellishments, despite being contemporary. Check out the openwork gallery, the millegraining on the platinum edges, and the glamorous side stones. It’s a stunner.

What do you think? Does this contemporary emerald and emerald cut diamond ring thrill you as it does me, or did you prefer the antique circular version?

By the way, darlings, I’m going to rearrange my posting schedule a little bit starting this week. Don’t be too shocked.

This beauty is for sale at the fabulous Raymond Lee Jewelers, listing available via 1stdibs. All images and info are thanks to 1st dibs and Raymond Lee Jewelers.

Tip: If you like this ring, you should definitely follow RLJ on Instagram. They post some amaaaazing photos.

Antique gold and malachite cameo parure.

February 21, 2014

This antique gold and malachite parure is unreal.

Antique gold and malachite cameo parure, circa 1830 and later. Via Diamonds in the Library.

So right off the bat, the colors are incredible. The warm, buttery gold in its scrolling repoussé frames is a perfect foil to the rich, swirling green of the malachite. The necklace is just about 18 inches, which is precisely how long I was hoping it would be. A bold piece like this demands sufficient space.

The colors are what I fell for right away, but then I noticed something else:

Center detail: Antique gold and malachite cameo parure, circa 1830 and later. Via Diamonds in the Library.

They’re all cameos!!! Each of the malachites is carved to depict a different classical scene. This one shows a woman with a swan (possibly Leda?).

Earring detail; Antique gold and malachite cameo parure, circa 1830 and later. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Here’s a look at the gold and malachite earrings. The malachite cameos of the earrings depict Diana and Atlanta, respectively.

Ring detail: Antique gold and malachite cameo parure, circa 1830 and later. Via Diamonds in the Library.

And here’s the gold and malachite ring. This malachite is carved to resemble a woman in the classical style, but she hasn’t been identified as any particular figure. The carving really is exquisite; look at the delicate tendrils of hair cascading down her neck.

Necklace detail; Antique gold and malachite cameo parure, circa 1830 and later. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Here’s another detail of the necklace. It’s not easy to see the lines of the carving against the lines of the malachite in the photograph, but you can see some of it (especially if you’re looking for it).

What do you think of this parure? I think it’s glorious, obviously. Sign me up!

This antique gold and malachite parure was listed in a Sotheby’s auction. All images and info are thanks to Sotheby’s.

Mervis holiday trunk show photo recap: Part II.

February 20, 2014

Hello, my dears!

I promised you there would be more photos from the Mervis Holiday Trunk show, and I’m prepared to deliver. If you missed part I of the recap, please click here to catch up!

Those stunners above are Tacori, if you didn’t recognize them. Fabulous, yes? Tacori’s rings just love to be photographed. Look at them posing for my camera. Here are are some more:

If I ever form a gang, it will look something like the photo above.

Rose gold! I know how much some of you love Tacori’s Pretty in Pink collection. This was the first time I’d gotten my hands on them and I can confirm that they’re even prettier than you’re imagining they are.

How lovely are the side details on the rose gold Tacori Dantela?

Isn’t this moonstone and rose gold bracelet dreamy? This piece – and the next few – are by David Spivak.

You know me well enough by now to know how much I loved these little Art Deco-inspired pendants.

I never used to be a big fan of yellow diamonds but I’ve realized recently that I was just confused. Yellow diamonds are like little cubes of sunshine.

This bombshell of a cocktail ring is by Odelia jewelry.

As are these diamond hoops. Normally I don’t find diamond hoops to be very exciting, but the shape of these is marvelous.

Another Odelia cocktail ring! It looked to me like a cloud of butterflies. The sparkle on this one was unreal.

Something colorful to end with! I loved these diamond and enamel bracelets by the Henderson Collection. They’re flexible and can come in any color. A lady could do worse than to have a stockpile of these ready to punch up any outfit.

I loved their metallic neutrals too.

To ogle my other Mervis Diamonds photo recaps, please click on these links. There’s actually a Mervis trunk show this weekend – a Tacori trunk show! They’re even doing a Tacori contest with a giveaway right now.

A huge thank you to everyone at the Mervis holiday trunk show – particularly Jon, Hailey, Diana, and Maryam – for being such marvelous hosts and to all of the vendors who let me take up their time and photograph their pretties!

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