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The ChincharMaloney Diamond Deco collection.

Good morning, my darlings! I have a treat for you today. You remember ChincharMaloney, the fabulous jewelry line I introduced you to a little while ago? They’re up to something new and it’s glorious.

I’d like you to meet the ChincharMaloney Diamond Deco collection.

The delicate gold and diamond rings of ChincharMaloney's new Diamond Deco collection.

They’re lovely, aren’t they? The delicate whispers of yellow gold reveal the designers’ love of the Victorian era aesthetic while the clean lines and enthralling geometry of the details speak loudly of a passion for Art Deco. The combination is irresistible.

Let’s take a closer look at some of my favorites.

Pear shaped diamond ring from the ChincharMaloney Diamond Deco collection, available with or without side stones.

Here’s the Pear Shaped Diamond Solitaire ring, available with side diamonds or without. I think it’s just lovely: the subtle curve of the gold band with the diamond tucked carefully inside. It makes me think of a tiara for the finger, without being as on-the-nose as a more obviously crown-shaped ring would be.

Gold and diamond buckle ring from the ChincharMaloney Diamond Deco collection

This is the Diamond Buckle ring; I think you can imagine where the name comes from. I love this interpretation of the classic buckle motif. It’s intriguing lines and negative space draw the eye in such an interesting way. Have you ever seen something exactly like this? I find it so original and appealing.

Diamond infinity ring from the ChincharMaloney Diamond Deco collection.

This is the Diamond Infinity ring: a sparkle-speckled double ring that would be an incredible addition to any ring look. It’s so simple, but the way the two bands are joined them together with space between them gives this piece so much more visual punch than a simple stack of two similar rings. Again: it’s the geometry and the negative space in this collection that kills me.

These gold and diamond rings from ChincharMaloney's Diamond Deco collection are a perfect pair.

These two are a perfect pair: they’d be gorgeous on any finger, but wouldn’t they make a unique wedding set?

Here’s my new pretty from the ChincharMaloney Diamond Deco collection!

Rings from Diamonds in the Library's personal collection an Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring, a ChincharMaloney diamond Zig Zag ring, and an antique floral sapphire and diamond ring.

How wonderful is it between these two antique sapphire and diamond rings? With its delicate shape and compelling presence, it’ll be a perfect addition to my collection.

Zig Zag ring in yellow gold and diamonds; from the ChincharMaloney Diamond Deco collection.

Like most ChincharMaloney pieces, my Zig Zag ring was available in brushed or polished gold. My other CM ring is brushed gold and it’s utterly perfect, but I went polished this time and I’m really glad I did. The tiny twinkle of the accent diamonds picks up the yellow gleam of the band and the effect is just gorgeous.

Expect to see lots of this beauty on my Instagram; I have a feeling it’s going to be an everyday go-to.

The ChincharMaloney Diamond Deco collection of yellow gold and diamond rings. Perfect for stacking or standing alone.Which of these pretties is calling to you, my dears? I’m sure at least one of them is. How would you style it?

The rings featured in this post are part of the ChincharMaloney Diamond Deco collection, all of which are available through their website. All images and info in this post are thanks to ChincharMaloney, except for the final photo, which is my own.

ChincharMaloney was kind enough to gift me with one of their lovely pieces for review; however, the gift was not conditional upon me writing this feature and my opinions remain my own.

The Verdura emerald scarf necklace.

Good morning, my darlings.

This is going to be my final post before I take a little Winter break, so I made sure it would be a really good one. Are you ready for this gorgousness?

I’d like you to meet the Verdura emerald scarf necklace:

75th Anniversary Collection the Verdura emerald scarf necklace.

It’s a stunner, isn’t it?

It also has an incredibly cool backstory. The Verdura emerald scarf necklace is a one-of-a-kind creation, but it takes its inspiration directly from a bespoke Verdura piece created for Dorothy Paley Hirshon in the 1940’s.

From 1941, to be exact: that was when Dorothy returned from a trip to Columbia and found herself in possession of too many emeralds. She brought the rich, green gems to Verdura and requested a necklace made from the emeralds, with one specification: it was to be a necklace with no diamonds, so that it would be appropriate for daytime wear.

I’ll give you a moment to think about how baller that is.

Dorothy Paley Hirshon beside a sketch of her iconic Verdura emerald scarf necklace

I was hoping to track down a photo of Dorothy wearing her Verdura emerald scarf necklace, but we’ll have to settle for this one of her looking glamorous next to Verdura’s sketch of her necklace.

Thanks to the Verdura 75th Anniversary Collection, the glorious of the original Verdura emerald scarf necklace has been brought back to life and is available for some very lucky person to make their own. Will it be you? If it is…could I maybe borrow it sometime?

75th Anniversary Collection the Verdura emerald scarf necklace with original 1941 sketch and emerald detail

What do you think of this magnificent piece, my darlings? If you owned the Verdura emerald scarf necklace, how would you style it? Most importantly: would you wear it in the daytime?

All images and info in this post are thanks to Verdura, except for the image of Dorothy with the sketch, which is via the NYSD.

Peek-a-boo diamonds and pearls by n + a New York.

I was browsing Instagram the other day when this sleek ring from n + a New York stopped me in my tracks:

Gold and diamond ring from n + a New York.

A whisper of gold, a peep of diamond; this lovely swirling piece would be a perfect addition to any outfit.

Gold and diamond earrings from n + a New York.

Here’s an earring interpretation of the same design. Since they’re straight spikes, these feel a little bolder, a little more aggressive than the ring version. Still beautiful.

Four diamond baguette ring in yellow gold by n + a New York.

The diamonds in n + a New York ring aren’t really very “peek-a-boo,” but it was too pretty not to include. Perfect for stacking.

n + a New York's freshwater pearl earrings in sterling silver and yellow gold.

And finally: how lovely are these pearl earrings? I love the earthy, organic feel of the rough gold cradling the pearls. What a wonderful every-day piece.

All of these beauties are currently for sale at n + a New York’s website. Most are available at different price points in sterling silver, as well. All images and info via n+ a New York.

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