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Art Deco aquamarine, sapphire and diamond bracelet, Cartier.

Good morning, darlings.

I have fabulous news! I’m signing up for my first class with the GIA. I decided it was time for me to get some serious jewelry education, instead of just learning what I can on my own. I’m very excited about this for all kinds of reasons, and I hope to be able to share some of what I’m learning with you through my blog.

My biggest priority going forward is to make sure that I have enough time for both my classes and this blog. In order to do this, I’m going switch up my posting schedule a bit.

If you go into withdrawal, please don’t hesitate to consult my Pinterest for many pretty shiny things and plenty of fabulous book-related pins.

As always, thanks for reading!

– Becky

I’ve been finding so many pretty bracelets lately! This Art Deco aquamarine, sapphire, and diamond piece is one of the best.
Art Deco aquamarine, sapphire, and diamond bracelet, Cartier.

It’s Art Deco Cartier, like many of the best things are. This beauty’s from the later end of the era, circa 1935. It’s designed as two segments of channel-set rectangular aquamarines with stirrup-shaped terminals pavé–set with with round and single cut diamonds. The center and clasp of the bracelet are decorated with arched links of calibré cut sapphires, all set in platinum. Total diamond weight of this piece is 2.75 carats.

Detail - Art Deco aquamarine, sapphire, and diamond bracelet, Cartier.

There’s a closer look at that fabulous center detail. Look how precisely the sapphires and aquamarines are set in place. Perfection.

Alternate view; Art Deco aquamarine, sapphire, and diamond bracelet, Cartier.

Isn’t it cool? I’ve just never seen anything quite like it. There aren’t many finer combinations than sapphires and aquamarines.

This beauty was sold in Sotheby’s December 2007 Magnificent Jewels auction. All images and info are thanks to Sotheby’s.

Seed pearl, sapphire, and diamond sautoir, Cartier.

I thought I was diversifying by picking a non-Cartier piece to show you with this one, but it turns out I just hadn’t read the whole description.

Detail of an antique Edwardian seed pearl, sapphire, and diamond sautoir by Cartier, circa 1910s. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This beautiful Belle Epoque sautoir was made by Cartier in the 1910’s. The necklace itself is a mesh made of strung-together seed pearls, gathered at the front by a diamond wreath link. The seed pearl mesh suspends a detachable cabochon drop-shaped sapphire with diamond cap, to the diamond-set clasp. The piece is signed Cartier Paris, no. C7425.

 Antique Edwardian seed pearl, sapphire, and diamond sautoir by Cartier, circa 1910s. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This seed pearl, sapphire, and diamond sautoir, Cartier, was listed in Christie’s November 2012 Magnificent Jewels sale. All images and info are thanks to Christie’s.

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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