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Art Deco emerald and diamond fringe necklace.

This necklace is really exceptional. It wouldn’t surprise me if I’ve started a blog post with that exact statement before, but there are only so many positive adjectives in the world. What’s a jewelry-loving girl to do?

Art Deco emerald and diamond fringe necklace.

The listing describes this necklace as a “unique, fun and festive fringe necklace”, and I can’t give it a better introduction than that. This feather-light necklace sparkles with 49 separate fringes of Colombian emeralds and old mine cut diamonds. The fringes cover the entire visible portion of the necklace, which turns into diamond backchain with a beautiful Art Deco clasp at the back.

Detail: An Art Deco emerald and diamond fringe necklace.

Fringe detail; Art Deco emerald and diamond fringe necklace.

Clasp detail; Fringe detail; Art Deco emerald and diamond fringe necklace.

This necklace comes to us from my favorite era (Art Deco) and is currently for sale at Lang Antiques via 1stdibs. Thanks to Lang and 1stdibs for the images and info.

Art Deco aquamarine and diamond bracelet by Cartier.

This is a really big picture but I’m pretty sure you won’t mind.

Art Deco aquamarine and diamond bracelet by Cartier, circa 1930. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This gorgeous bracelet is Art Deco Cartier, circa 1930 (in case you were wondering why it’s so pretty, that’s why).

It’s designed as a flexible strap decorated in a geometric pattern with emerald-cut, oval, square-cut and long hexagonal-shaped aquamarines. The total weight of the aquamarines is 60.50 carats(!). The aquamarines are accented by approximately 2.90 carats of round diamonds. The bracelet is 7 inches long, signed Cartier, London.

Here’s a more pinnable image:

An Art Deco aquamarine and diamond bracelet by Cartier, circa 1930. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This bracelet was part of Sotheby’s December 2011 Magnificent Jewels sale. All images and info are thanks to Sotheby’s.

1920’s filigree diamond ring.

This 18 k white gold 1920’s filigree diamond ring has a smaller diamond than most I’ve posted but it’s still a healthy .56 carats (European cut, high quality). The diamond isn’t what makes this ring exceptional, though; it’s the details.

1920's filigree diamond engagement ring with a .56 carat old european cut diamond. Via Diamonds in the Library.
Just look at that filigree gallery. That diamond isn’t in a setting, it’s in a birdcage. It would look like it was floating on my hand (I mean, anyone’s hand. What?).

A 1920's filigree diamond engagement ring with a .56 carat old european cut diamond. Via Diamonds in the Library.

My favorite part is the way the filigree around the diamond seamlessly melts into the engraving embellishing the shoulders. It looks organic, almost like feathers.

Antique 1920's filigree diamond engagement ring with a .56 carat old european cut diamond. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This lovely thing is from the 1920’s. Did I mention that I love this ring? I love this ring.

Art Deco filigree diamond engagement ring with a .56 carat old european cut diamond. Circa 1920's. Via Diamonds in the Library.

It blows my mind to think about the fact that this ring was made by humans. A person thought of the idea, made it happen, and now it exists and is making my heart skip a beat, almost 100 years later.

An Art Deco filigree diamond engagement ring with a .56 carat old european cut Circa 1920s. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Side view.

This 1920’s filigree diamond ring was sold by Lang Antiques and is currently listed in their archive. So we can’t buy it, but we can behold it and be glad that it exists. All images and info are thanks to Lang.

A 1920's filigree engagement ring from the Art Deco era.

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