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Luscious Art Deco diamond and sapphire ring.

Hello, gorgeous.

This Art Deco diamond and sapphire ring is a little unusual (in my opinion, anyway) for 1920 Art Deco because its lines are curved. You see a lot of sharp edges and hard angles in Deco jewelery, but this ring is positively voluptuous. I think it’s marvelous. And how boldly fabulous, with that 4.5 ct center diamond and the contrast of the diamonds and sapphires framing it. This ring belongs on a hand that is holding champagne.

You’re going to see a lot of Art Deco pieces on this blog. It’s my favorite era for jewelry – that, and Edwardian.

 Art Deco diamond and sapphire ring, circa 1920. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This Art Deco diamond and sapphire ring is going to be part of Sotheby’s Important Jewels Sale in New York on 20 September 2012 – click here for the listing. All information and photos of this piece are thanks to Sotheby’s.

Sotheby’s description:

Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Ring

Estimate: 25,000 – 35,000 USD

Centered by an old mine cushion-cut diamond weighing approximately 4.50 carats, framed by alternating rows set with numerous old European-cut diamonds and sugarloaf cabochon sapphires, the undergallery and shank of floral design, size 6½, circa 1920.

Colorful sapphire and diamond bracelet.

This sapphire and diamond bracelet is what the yellow brick road in Oz would look like if it was made of colored sapphires and diamonds. It’s so fun and happy – it’s just dying to climb on your wrist and go have some fun. (Personally, I’d be more than happy to let it.) With 180 carats of colored sapphires and 2 carats of diamonds, all mounted in white gold, it’s really something special.

Colorful sapphire and diamond bracelet. Via Diamonds in the Library.
This beautiful sapphire and diamond bracelet was sold to some lucky buyer for $13,125 (including premium) at the Bonhams 17 August 2012  Jewelry auction in Carmel, California.

All images and information in this post are thanks to Bonhams. See the original lot here.

Rose quartz and diamond necklace.

This necklace is pure pretty. From the large, polished rose quartz pendant to the rose gold to the diamond-embellished bow, it’s feminine and sweet without being saccharine. As a girl who loves pink and bows, I’m a big fan of this one. I think it could easily have gone too far into girlyness but it’s saved by the sedate color of the quartz, the careful use of the diamonds, and the shape of the single bow.

Rose quartz and diamond necklace, via Diamonds in the Library.

This lovely necklace was sold to some lucky buyer for $5,000 (including premium) at the Bonhams 17 August 2012  Jewelry auction in Carmel, California. All images and information are thanks to Bonhams. See the original lot here.

Bonhams description:

A rose quartz and diamond necklace
estimated total diamond weight: 3.80 carats; mounted in eighteen karat rose gold; length: 16 1/2in.
 

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