I’m not entirely sure what makes this the “rarest” Art Deco opal and diamond ring instead of just a “rare” Art Deco opal and diamond ring, but it’s so pretty I don’t care. (The superlative comes straight from the TMW Jewels listing.)
This ring is for sale at TMW Jewels, listing available via 1stdibs. Thanks to TMW Jewels and 1stdibs for the images and info.
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.