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A ruby and diamond necklace, circa 1965.

I’ve always been a big fan of the combination of rubies and diamonds. It’s such a bright, cheerful combination. It was also popular during the retro period, and that’s when this necklace today comes from.

A ruby and diamond necklace, circa 1965. Via Diamonds in the Library.
Circa 1965, this necklace is a calibré-cut ruby collar with brilliant-cut diamond fringe, culminating in a gorgeous diamond and ruby cartouche. The cartouche has a lovely, vaguly folate, motif. All in all, this beauty has 15.95 carats of diamonds to dangle on your neck.

Detail of a ruby and diamond necklace, circa 1965. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This ruby and diamond necklace was listed in Bonhams’ 19 September 2012 Fine Jewellery Auction. All images and info are thanks to Bonhams.

 

A fine enameled gold armband bazuband, North India, 19th century and later.

This piece is really amazing. It’s an antique (19th century) North Indian armband that’s been modified with the addition of hinges so that it can be worn as a bracelet. It is gold, embellished with enamel in a floral motif and seed pearls. It’s breathtaking.

A fine enameled gold armband bazuband, North India, 19th century and later.
This extraordinary piece is listed in Christie’s 1 October 2012 Arts of India auction. All images and info are thanks to Christie’s.

Some detail shots:
Detail; a fine enameled gold armband bazuband, North India, 19th century and later.

Center detail; a fine enameled gold armband bazuband, North India, 19th century and later.

French Belle Epoque necklace with seed pearls, diamonds, and pink topaz.

This French Belle Epoque necklace, circa 1910, is platinum with seed pearls, diamonds, and a two fancy-cut pink topazes. (Please pardon me if that’s not the correct plural of topaz.)

I think this necklace is lovely. It has that fabulous Belle Epoque charm of giving the impression of being simple while actually being extremely complex. The details are so well executed that it avoids appearing overly designed.

A beautiful antique French Belle Epoque necklace with seed pearls, diamonds, and pink topaz.

This lovely Belle Epoque necklace is currently for sale at Macklowe Gallery. A big thank-you to Macklowe for sharing their pretties with all of us who can’t afford to touch but love to look.

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