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WWAKE’s delicate gold and opal lovelies.

I only joined Instagram a couple of months ago but it’s rapidly becoming my favorite form of social media for discovering new jewelry. Browsing Instagram is how I came across WWAKE’s fine jewelry collection, which immediately captured my interest.

WWAKE is a progressive jewelry line based in NYC. It’s still fairly new, it was founded in 2011. WWAKE’s fine jewelry is characterized by delicate gold lines, opals, and occasional diamonds. It’s minimal and lovely, with an organic feel.

The goal of the collection, according to WWAKE’s website, is “capturing human actions in wisps of gold, and promoting a sense of play through interchangeable open shapes that are at once graphic and delicate.” I looked at the collection before reading the description, but it seems to fit perfectly. Let’s take a look!

Wwake gold and opal rings

Here are some of the collection’s gold and opal rings (with a few opalites and little diamonds in there, too). I think that the fire of the opals is the perfect fit for the ethereal quality of the designs. I’d be lying if I told you I wasn’t seriously considering buying one of these.

WWAKE gold triangle ring, available in white or black diamond. Via Diamonds in the Library.

I love this big triangle ring. It’s available in white or black diamond.

Gold rings by WWAKE. Via Diamonds in the Library.

These babies are nothing but gold.

Abstract gold earrings by WWAKE. Via Diamonds in the Library.

I’m also very seriously into WWAKE’s gold stud earrings. I’d want a big pile of these to mix and match at will. The shapes are so interesting.

WWAKE gold, opal, and diamond stud earrings. Via Diamonds in the Library.

And how pretty are those opal and gold ones? I love a good stud.

WWKAE has a lot more fabulous things to offer – if you like what I’ve shown you here, you should check out their site. All of the pretties in this post are currently for sale on WWAKE’s website. All images and info are thanks to WWAKE.

What I’m reading: Vol 11.

What I'm reading
What I’m reading Wednesday! At least, alliteration is restored. I warned you on Monday that I was going to change my posting schedule a little bit, and here’s the first change.

Nightstand: Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout.

Kindle: The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker

Audiobook: The Woman who Rides Like a Man by Tamora Pierce.

Internets:

This infographic shows women’s rights by country.

Kristen Stewart – yes, of Twilight movie fame – wrote a poem called “My Heart Is A Whiffle Ball/Freedom Pole.” Read it here and tell me your thoughts.

I am an editor in real life; as such, I enjoy nitty gritty grammar discussions like this one.

This is a great post on the Duchess of Windsor’s pearls.

This article on self-care for Type A productivity monsters is speaking directly to me.

This Aztec chocolate Old fashioned sounds delicious.

If you saw the AMAZING necklace that Duchess Kate wore recently and want to know more about it, you are in luck.

This post about Lady Edith’s fashion transformation is amazing.

 

Emerald and emerald cut diamond ring.

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

Emerald and emerald cut diamond ring in platinum. Center stone is a 2.5 emerald cut diamond, K color, VS1 clarity. Via Diamonds in the Library.

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.

Emerald and emerald cut diamond ring in platinum. Center stone is a 2.5 emerald cut diamond, K color, VS1 clarity. Via Diamonds in the Library. 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.

Emerald and emerald cut diamond ring in platinum. Center stone is a 2.5 emerald cut diamond, K color, VS1 clarity. Via Diamonds in the Library. 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.

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