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Art Deco diamond and sapphire bracelet.

I think this Art Deco diamond and sapphire bracelet is what the yellow brick road would have looked like if it were really the sapphire and diamond road. (To be walked on in ruby slippers! How fancy.)

Art Deco diamond and sapphire bracelet with 18.00 carats of sparkling white diamonds and 8.00 carats of azure blue sapphires, all set in platinum. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This articulated Art Deco diamond and sapphire bracelet boasts 18.00 carats of sparkling white diamonds and 8.00 carats of azure blue sapphires, all set in platinum. Don’t worry, I’m going to show you more pictures.

Full view; Art Deco diamond and sapphire bracelet with 18.00 carats of sparkling white diamonds and 8.00 carats of azure blue sapphires, all set in platinum.
Better and better, yes? One more:
 Detail; Art Deco diamond and sapphire bracelet with 18.00 carats of sparkling white diamonds and 8.00 carats of azure blue sapphires, all set in platinum. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Such a marvelously colorful take on the classic Art Deco diamond strap bracelet. The sapphires add a pop of color without being too vivid to still make this a very adapatable piece. It would go with almost anything.

This bracelet is for sale at M.S. Rau Antiques, listing available via 1stdibs. Thanks to M.S. Rau and 1stdibs for the images and info.

 

Art Deco diamond and platinum bracelet: 26 carats!

Good morning, dear readers. Are you in an Art Deco bracelet kind of mood today? I am, but that’s sort of my default. Let’s take a look.

Art Deco 26 carat diamond and platinum bracelet. Via Diamonds in the Library.
This bracelet is so quintessentially Art Deco – it’s not surprising it was made in 1925, the very height of classic Art Deco style.

An antique Art Deco 26 carat diamond and platinum bracelet. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Lang Antiques’ description:

“A bright-white and gorgeous 2.40 carat antique marquise diamond, with the outline of a modern-cut 4.00 carat marquise, is the center of attention of this opulent and sensational, one inch-plus wide bracelet from the peak of the Art Deco period – circa a 1925. Three main plaques, connected by three geometric ‘slave links’ sizzle with an artful array of twelve marquise diamonds and closely pave-set European-cut diamonds which frame the central marquise diamond. The slave links each boast a shimmering pair of deep square-cut diamonds in the center. An impressive, exemplary and truly stunning Art Deco adornment. 7-plus inches long; 26 carats total diamond weight.”

A classic Art Deco 26 carat diamond and platinum bracelet. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This Art Deco diamond and platinum bracelet is currently viewable in Lang Antiques’ archive. All images and info are thanks to Lang.

Antique Art Deco 26 carat diamond and platinum bracelet. A stunning Art Deco 26 carat diamond and platinum bracelet. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Ring roundup: a passel of pearl rings.

I am loving pearl rings today. Let’s look at some!Victorian colored pearl, ruby, emerald, and diamond ring in gold. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This is the ring that got me thinking about pearls. I’ve never seen anything quite like it. It’s Victorian, made of gold, and set with three colored pearls, each flanked by rubies, emeralds or diamonds, and further diamonds on the sides. I love how the differently colored pearls are matched with differently colored gemstones. I bet this looks amazing on.

Geometric Art Deco pearl and diamond ring by Cartier, circa 1925. The center pearl is bordered by a frame of diamond, in platinum. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This pearl ring comes to us from Cartier, and it was made in 1925, so you can bet your buttons I love it and its Art Deco loveliness. The center cream pearl is bordered by a frame of baguette and princess-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum. The ring is signed Cartier to the bezel edge. It’s very simple, but I think it’s great. There is almost nothing this wouldn’t go with.

Antique pearl, ruby, and diamond ring; French, circa 1905. With calibre cut rubies and old cut diamonds. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This is another pearl-and-gemstone combination, and a really whimsical and pretty one. It’s antique; made in France in 1905. The central round pearl is bordered by calibre cut rubies and old cut diamonds. The gemstones are all open set in platinum and gold, on a triple strand gold wire band. I love that it feels slightly floral without being cheesy or overdone.

Gold, diamond, and pearl ring by Tiffany & Co., circa 1905.The two old-mine cut pear-shaped diamonds weigh a total of approximately 5.91 cts. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This simple, linear beauty is the work of Tiffany & Co., circa 1905. It features one creamy pearl flanked vertically by two old-mine cut pear-shaped diamonds which weigh a total of  approximately 5.91 cts. Lovely.

Three stone pearl and diamond cluster ring, circa 1905. Millegrain set in platinum, with diamonds to the shoulders. Via Diamonds in the Library.To finish, here is another pearl and diamond ring. Also made in 1905, this three stone pearl and diamond cluster ring has three graduated pearls set vertically within a shaped double border of diamonds, millegrain set in platinum, with diamonds to the shoulders. This one’s more overtly formal than the Cartier pearl and diamond ring up above, but still entirely versatile in terms of what colors you could wear with it.

Now, remember: pearls are delicate. If you’re going to wear pearl rings it’s a good idea to take them off before washing your hands or touching anything that could possibly erode them, like soaps, vinegars, or other harsh substances. (Unless you’re trying to perform a particularly impressive party trick.

All images and info in this post are thanks to the original poster of each ring. Please see individual descriptions above for links.

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