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Ornate sapphire and diamond ring by Chantecler.

This ornate sapphire and diamond ring by Chantecler is really fabulous. I just love the diamond details on the sides and oh my, that sapphire is breathtaking.

Ornate sapphire and diamond ring, by Chantecler. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Here’s a closer look at the sapphire:

Alternate view; ornate sapphire and diamond ring, by Chantecler. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This fabulous sapphire and diamond ring by Chantecler was part of the Bonhams 27 Nov 2011 Hong Kong Fine Jewellery & Jadeite auction All images and information are thanks to Bonhams. See the original lot here.

Bonhams description:

A sapphire and diamond ring by Chantecler
Set with a cushion-cut sapphire, weighing 36.83 carats, to a single-cut diamond-set gallery with pierced foliate detailing, between collet-set baguette-cut diamond-set shoulders, mounted in platinum, the diamonds estimated to weigh approximately 3.00 carats in total, maker’s case, ring size 5ΒΌ (with sizing bar).

An ornate sapphire and diamond ring, by Chantecler. Via Diamonds in the Library.

 

Bird and tassel earrings by Amrapali.

These earrings by Amrapali are just fabulous. From the stylized birds on the top to the rubies and emeralds on the tassel, they are bright, fun, and happy. These beauties are by Amrapali and they are gold with diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, pearl tassels with a touch of enamel.

Bird and tassel earrings by Amrapali. Via Diamonds in the Library.
I bet you that these earrings by Amrapali have marvelous movement – just look at the tassels and all of the dangling gemstones up top. I only wish I had more information to give you about them. Alas. We can still bask in their beauty.
Image and info courtesy of CIJ Jewellery Magazine.

Art Deco opal and diamond ring by J. E. Caldwell.

It never surprises me when I find an Art Deco piece that I particularly love and it turns out it by J.E. Caldwell. This Art Deco opal and diamond ring is no exception.

This features a black opal set in platinum and surrounded by diamonds. It was made in 1925, by J.E. Caldwell. The black opal is beautiful on its own, but the carefully shaped diamond setting really makes it shine. Diamonds and opals are always a great combination, but the way these diamonds are set in the ridged silver frame at specific intervals provides a geometric visual interest here that many contemporary opal and diamond rings lack.

Art Deco black opal and diamond ring by J. E. Caldwell, circa 1925. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Don’t you love how the diamonds in the setting pick up the bright colors in the opal? This one must be truly wonderful in sunshine. Let’s cross our fingers that one of us gets to see it in person one day.

This Art Deco opal and diamond ring is currently for sale at Macklowe Gallery, so if you want more information or would like to make the excellent choice of buying this ring you can find its listing here.

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