A lady with a love for literature and shiny things discusses books & bling.
Oh, Bulgari. You have not always been a favorite of mine, but I’ve grown into an appreciation of you. This one, a spectacular sunburst of emeralds, diamonds, and sapphires, I would wear all night long:
Images and information courtesy of CIJ Jewellery Magazine.
Want to see this beautiful thing in action? Here’s Scarlett Johnansson rocking it with her Art Deco engagement ring.
Tired of Art Deco yet? I hope not.
I think this Art Deco diamond, sapphire, jade, and onyx bracelet is just lovely. The delicate details of the inlaid gems are beautiful. They look like calligraphy strokes.
Made in 1925, it’s an old European-cut diamond band enhanced with tapered jade blossoms with black onyx stems, enhanced by three pierced French-cut sapphire geometric panels, mounted in platinum.
This Art Deco diamond, sapphire, jade, and onyx bracelet was listed in Christie’s 22 April 2010 Jewels auction. All images and info are thanks to Christie’s.
This bracelet speaks for itself – which is good, because the website where I found it provides a spectacular picture but not much information. Stunning central opal, diamond accents, emerald beads. I think a picture is all we need, though:
Thanks to CIJ Jewellery Magazine for the gorgeous image of this opal, diamond, and emerald bead bracelet by Cartier. I’ll be quiet so we can all stare at it in peace.