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Gem set and diamond bangle and ring, Cannilla, Masenza.

This one’s really strange, I’ll tell you that up front.

I don’t know if I’d ever wear it, but I like to look at it and I’m really happy that it exists.

Bangle by Cannilla, Masenza. Made of gold and designed with two ladies' heads. Each head is set with carved emeralds, sapphires and diamonds. Accompanied by a matching ring.The hinged bangle is made of gold and designed with two ladies’ heads as the terminals. Each head is set with carved emeralds, circular-cut sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds. The ring is accompanied by a ring, similarly set.

How amazing are those baguette diamond eyes? Such a cool design choice, when it would have been so easy to do something more traditionally round instead.

 Gem-set anda diamond ring by Cannilla, Masenza. This ring is made of gold and set with carved emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds. Via Diamonds in the Library.

I’m not sure who would wear this set, but I am sure I’d like to be friends with her.

What do you think of it? Am I nuts to give it a second thought, or are you on board this crazy train with me?

These pieces were listed in Sotheby’s November 2012 Magnificent Jewels sale. All images and info are thanks to Sotheby’s.

Ring roundup: dainty.

Dainty rings! I’m a huge fan of dainty rings. Let’s look at some.

Art Deco emerald and diamond ring, circa 1925. The emerald is .8 carat, and the total diamond weight is 1.12 carats. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This gorgeous little number is an Art Deco emerald and diamond ring, circa 1925. The emerald is .8 carat, and the total diamond weight is 1.12 carats. I adore it utterly.

Belle Époque diamond cluster ring, circa 1905. Via Diamonds in the Library.
This Belle Époque diamond cluster ring, circa 1905, is so pretty I can barely believe it exists, let alone that it’s been around for more than 100 years.
 
 Belle Époque diamond and calibré ruby ring, French, circa 1905. The total approximate diamond weight is 0.99 carats, and the rubies are 2.00 carats. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This lovely thing is a Belle Époque diamond and calibré ruby ring, French, circa 1905. The total approximate diamond weight is 0.99 carats, and the rubies are 2.00 carats.

Art Nouveau diamond ring, French, circa 1900. It's yellow gold and platinum, set with a total of 1.40 carats of diamonds. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This marvelous squiggle is an Art Nouveau diamond ring, French, circa 1900. It’s yellow gold and platinum, set with a total of 1.40 carats of diamonds.

This antique ruby and diamond cluster ring was made in 1905. The ring is yellow gold with platinum, the central ruby is 1 carat, surrounded by 0.44 carats of diamonds.

Another barely-there whisper of a ring, this antique ruby and diamond cluster ring was made in 1905. The ring is yellow gold with platinum, the central ruby is 1 carat, surrounded by 0.44 carats of diamonds.

This lovely strand of diamonds is a Victorian bypass ring. It's a 12 karat rose gold band set with old mine-cut and Swiss-cut diamonds sparkle. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This lovely strand of diamonds is a Victorian bypass ring. It’s a 12 karat rose gold band set with old mine-cut and Swiss-cut diamonds sparkle. The description describes it as a stylized serpent motif, but I think it looks more like a shooting star than anything.

A Belle Époque old cut diamond cluster ring. The ring is platinum, with a stunning pierced openwork design and delicate split shoulders. The total diamond weight is is 0.85 carats.

Could this Belle Époque old cut diamond cluster ring possibly be prettier? I think not. The ring is platinum, with a stunning pierced openwork design and delicate split shoulders. The total diamond weight is is 0.85 carats.

All images and info in this post are thanks to the seller of each piece. Please see the link in each description for sources.

Ring roundup: extreme fabulousness.

This rings are all fabulous enough to stand alone, but I felt like lumping them together. It’s everyone’s lucky day.

Art Deco pink sapphire and diamond cocktail ring, circa 1935

This ring is just fabulous.  Made in 1935, this Art Deco cocktail ring is of fan-shaped motif and is set with five cushion and oval-shaped pink sapphires weighing approximately 7.20 carats. The ring is further accented with numerous old European, single-cut and baguette diamonds weighing approximately 1.50 carats. It is my exact ring size.

An early Victorian gold, enamel, and diamond ring, circa 1800

This beautiful and elaborate ring is early Victorian, circa 1800. The top of the ring was previously a pin, it was converted into ring form some time in the past by attaching it to this 18 k gold shank. The decorative top is made of silver and blue enamel, accented with 1 carat of old European and rose cut diamonds.

Art Deco light blue star sapphire and dark purple star sapphire and diamond ring

I’m more than a little obsessed with this 1920’s cocktail ring. This beauty is remarkable, both is design and materials. Can you guess what those stones are? It’s a light blue star sapphire and a dark purple star sapphire. Oh yes. Set in a pierced mount set with baguette and single-cut diamonds. Sparkle heaven.

1980's Buccellati yellow sapphire and emerald cocktail ring in 18 k yellow gold

This 1980’s Buccellati cocktail ring is all kinds of fun. Designed as a flower, this ring features a gorgeous yellow sapphire surrounded by carved emerald leaves in an elaborate eighteen karat gold mount.

An Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring by Cartier.
This Art Deco sapphire, diamond, and platinum cocktail ring is by my fave of faves, Cartier. Made in France between 1920and 1940, this bold beauty features 8.4 carats of deep blue sapphires accented by 0.34 carats of natural round diamonds. Sure to be an eye-catcher.
All of the images and information in this post are thanks to the source linked to below each picture.

 

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