Warning: sit down before looking at this ring. It’s a knee-weakener.
We’ve talked about Cathy Waterman before – this is one of hers. To be specific, it comes from the Cathy Waterman “Love of my Life” collection, although this particular piece is no longer produced or sold in stores.
The setting is 22 karat gold, embellished with 106 round brilliant cut diamonds making up a total diamond weight of 1.50 carats. The amethyst, 21mm x 15mm, weighs 24 carats.
This ring bigger and bolder than what I generally expect from Waterman, but the embellishment on the stetting, especially on the sides, shows the delicate, organic detail that makes me think of her work.
This ring is for sale at Fortrove, listing available via 1stdibs. Thanks to Fortrove and 1stdibs for the images and info.
Gem-set and diamond earrings, Michele della Valle.
I have a great appreciation for Michele della Valle’s exuberant use of color.
To put it simply, these earrings rock. The color combination, of the polished sapphires, emeralds, and tourmaline drops is both fabulous and unexpected. The gems are perfectly accentuated by the brilliant-cut diamond details.
These earrings were listed in Sotheby’s November 2012 Magnificent Jewels sale. All images and info are thanks to Sotheby’s.
Ruby and diamond necklace.
For some reason, rubies just aren’t my favorite stone. I often love pieces with rubies, but the thought of rubies in general doesn’t thrill me like the idea of sapphires, diamonds, or emeralds. This ruby and diamond necklace is a great reminder that the poor neglected ruby has a lot to offer and I should pay better attention to it.
Isn’t it fabulous? I love the way the line of diamonds snakes around itself and how the rubies seem to be either dripping off the sides or growing on the diamonds like leaves. I think this would be really flattering to the collarbone area.
This ruby and diamond necklace was listed in Sotheby’s 09 October 2012 Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite sale. All images and info are thanks to Sotheby’s.