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Early Art Deco sapphire and diamond filigree ring.

I’m pretty sure that when I looked at this ring my mouth fell open and my eyes bugged out like I was a cartoon cat looking at a mouse.

Early Art Deco sapphire and diamond filigree ring. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Hey there, beautiful. Did it hurt when you fell from heaven?

Alternate view; early Art Deco sapphire and diamond filigree ring. Via Diamonds in the Library.

A major part of what makes this ring so remarkable is that center stone, a 4.50 carat royal blue Ceylon sapphire.

Alternate view; an early Art Deco sapphire and diamond filigree ring. Via Diamonds in the Library.

The delicately milgrained octagonal setting is as stunning as the stone itself. Around the setting is a cloud of tiny, sparkling diamonds within a pierced stylized star motif.

Gallery view; early Art Deco sapphire and diamond filigree ring. Via Diamonds in the Library.

To quote Lang’s description, “No attention to detail has been left unpaid.” The ring’s gallery is elegant scrollwork, the millegraining and engraving continue all around the rings shank.

Side view; early Art Deco sapphire and diamond filigree ring. Via Diamonds in the Library.

They posted a lot of pictures of this baby and I’m showing you every single one. I bet you don’t mind.

On a hand; early Art Deco sapphire and diamond filigree ring. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This stunner is currently for sale at Lang Antiques. All images and info are thanks to Lang.

 An antique early Art Deco sapphire and diamond filigree ring.

Art Deco diamond and gem-set parrot brooch.

Three years ago today, my mom had a bone marrow transplant. Because of that transplant, she is still around to be my mom (and my most faithful blog reader). I just want a second to say thank you to her donor – whoever you are, you saved her life, and I’m grateful.

While my mom was sick, I did some work with a wonderful organization called DKMS. DKMS provides free registration and testing for bone marrow donors, organizes bone marrow donor drives, provides information, and provides support to patients who need bone marrow transplants.

Please take a minute to consider if you might be willing to sign up as a bone marrow donor. The test is easy and painless. If you are a match, the procedures are safe and you have the chance to save someone’s life.

Even if you don’t want to be a bone marrow donor (or can’t for medical reasons, like me) you can sign up to donate your time or contribute money in support of DKMS.  It only takes $65 to cover the costs for one new donor. Knowing you could save someone’s life – that’s even better than buying jewelry, isn’t it? And that’s not a thing I say often.

My mom loves birds and bright colors – today’s piece is in her honor. I think this brooch is one of the loveliest pieces of jewelery I’ve ever found on the internet. The craftsmanship is superb and the colors are stunning.

Art Deco diamond and gem-set parrot brooch with tutti-fruitti gems (calibre sapphires, diamonds, and rubies), circa 1935. Parrots detach and may be worn separately. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Circa 1935, this Art Deco brooch is set with diamonds and “tutti-frutti gems” (calibre sapphires, diamonds, and rubies). It’s shaped like two parrots playing on a diamond-set branch. The birds are gem-set with diamond details.

The best part – each parrot detaches and can be worn separately. You could relocate them every few minutes and be a living parrot puppet show. The possibilities are endless.

This brooch is currently for sale at S.J. Philips. All images and info are thanks to S.J. Philips.

Art Deco diamond and aquamarine earrings by Cartier.

Have I mentioned that aquamarine is my birthstone? Because it is. I didn’t appreciate aquamarine for a long time, but I’ve come to be a huge fan. It can be so bright and lively, especially when you have quality stones. And it’s none-too-shabby next to diamonds.

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

These beauties are Art Deco-era Cartier, circa 1930. Each is designed as an openwork diamond panel to the five oval-shaped aquamarines suspending three drops. I think they’re spectacular.

These earrings were sold as part of Christie’s December 2006 Important Jewellery sale. All images and info are thanks to Christie’s.

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