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Magnificent diamond riviere necklace.

Oh, the classic elegance that is a diamond riviere necklace.

Magnificent diamond rivere necklace set with fifty-five graduated brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 117.31 carats in total, and mounted in platinum. Via Diamonds in the Library.
This is an exceptional one. It is set with fifty-five graduated brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 117.31 carats in total, and mounted in platinum. The diamonds increase gradually in size towards the front of the necklace.

Detail - Magnificent diamond riviere necklace set with fifty-five graduated brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 117.31 carats in platinum. Via Diamonds in the Library.

What do you think? Does this float your boat, or would you prefer something jazzier? What would you wear this with?

This diamond riviere necklace was listed in Christie’s November 2012 Magnificent Jewels sale. All images and info are thanks to Christie’s.

 

My very own engagement ring!

Good morning, darlings.

I have a ring I would like you to meet.

My very own Art Deco engagement ring

It’s Art Deco, from the 1930’s. The center stone is an old mine cut diamond, accentuated by three smaller sparklers to each side. The setting is hand-engraved platinum with openwork details.

This beauty came to me by way of Tiny Jewel Box, a wonderful jewelry store here in DC.

They answered every question that came up along the journey (which I was part of in the early stages) AND their incredibly talented goldsmith resized this baby from a size 8 to a 4.5.

Please note: that is not a normal feat of sizing for an ornate antique ring. They didn’t think it was going to be possible, but they managed it without damaging the engraving. Special thanks to Travis, our wonderfully patient and wise sales associate, and Jim, the owner, who is incredibly friendly and warm.

The best part? We found after the fact that my dad had also purchased my mom’s engagement ring at Tiny Jewel Box.

I couldn’t be happier.

xoxo
Becky

PS:

New pieces from the Mimi So ZoZo opal collection.

We’ve discussed (and drooled over) the one-of-a-kind opal masterpieces of the  Mimi So ZoZo collection before. If you’ve seen them, I’m sure you remember. Last Friday in my post about meeting Mimi So at JCK Privé NY, I let slip that I had amazing photos of new Mimi So ZoZo pieces to share with you. I won’t make you wait any longer.

Mimi So ZoZo opal collection gold, diamond, and opal rings. Via Diamonds in the Library.

As you may remember from the last time we discussed Mimi So ZoZo, this collection focuses on huge, glorious boulder opals and takes its inspiration from the sea. It is high-wattage glamor at its finest, in my opinion.

 Necklace from the Mimi So ZoZo opal collection with opal, amethyst, aquamarine, diamond and blue topaz. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This necklace is my favorite of the bunch. I can’t even pretend otherwise. It’s just spectacular. Here’s a closer look at the stones.

Detail; Necklace from the Mimi So ZoZo opal collection with opal, amethyst, aquamarine, diamond and blue topaz. Via Diamonds in the Library.
As you can see, this incredible piece integrates diamonds, amethysts, aquamarines, and blue topaz to pick up and enhance the colors in the opals. It’s to-die-for.
Mimi So ZoZo collection boulder opal and diamond earrings. Via Diamonds in the Library.
These earrings are like the little sister of these earrings, which we looked at last time. I’m usually not much of a fan of matchy-matchey, but I think they’d be great with the necklace above.
Mimi So ZoZo collection opal and gemstone bracelet. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This fabulous bracelet would be a slightly more subtle way to wear the Mimi So ZoZo collection. It’s beautiful, but somewhat more understated than some of the other pieces.

 Mimi So ZoZo collection opal and diamond necklace with yellow gold. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Finally, we have this lovely gold, diamond and opal necklace. Another slightly more restrained – but still very beautiful – way to wear ZoZo.

I attempted to photograph these pieces when I saw them in person in New York, but my iPhone snaps were so far from doing the opals justice that I’m not even going to bother showing you those. These beautiful images are courtesy of the Mimi So team, who were kind enough to send them to me for the purposes of sharing them to you. Thank you, Mimi, for designing these and Molly for sending along the photos!

 

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