This Art Deco diamond and ruby bracelet was made in 1930. Running along the center of the bracelet is an openwork band of oval-shaped cabochon rubies, framed by a single and baguette-cut diamond band trimmed with cabochon rubies. The bracelet closes with a single and baguette-cut diamond clasp, mounted in platinum.
I love that this bracelet uses cabochon rubies instead of a more angular cut – I think the texture is really interesting and unusual. I’d love to see how the stones pick up light when this piece is out and about on a lucky wrist.This bracelet was sold as part of Christie’s October 21, 2009 Rare Jewels sale. All images and info are thanks to Christie’s.
BFD necklace.
I recently learned a new term: BFD. It describes this necklace perfectly.
(BFDs = biig ****ing diamonds.)
I’m pretty sure you don’t need me to tell you that this necklace is impressive. But in case you’re not convinced, here’s a closeup.
This baby, previously owned by an unnamed Lady of title, is described by Sotheby’s as “highly important.” The V-shaped necklace is set with baguette diamonds and decorated at the front with a line of brilliant-cut stones.
The description doesn’t give a total diamond weight, but to give you an idea: that pear-shaped drop alone is 41.40 carats. The pear-shaped drop is detachable, in case you want to carry it around in your pocket and feel good about yourself (or put it on a plainer chain for a less fancy red carpet event?).
This necklace was sold in Sotheby’s May 2011 Magnificent Jewels sale. All images and info are thanks to Sotheby’s.
Belle Epoque diamond and colored diamond brooch.
I know I’ve probably blogged enough for the day when I find myself typing things like “pretty, shiny, pretty pretties.” Fun fact: I do often say things like that out loud to myself. It’s generally how my boyfriend knows I’m blogging.
But what else can you say about a brooch like this?
This is what Christie’s said about it:
“Centering upon a bezel-set pear-shaped fancy brownish pink diamond, weighing approximately 5.83 carats, within an old mine-cut diamond scalloped surround, topped by a bezel-set old European-cut diamond, the bottom suspending briolette-cut diamond drops with single-cut diamond foliate detail and and collet-set diamonds, mounted in platinum, circa 1910.”
This is what I have to say: Wow, that’s a big pink diamond. Shiny shiny pretty pretties. Happy Friday!
This brooch was listed in Christie’s 22 April 2010 Jewels auction. All images and info are thanks to Christie’s.