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Emerald, ruby and diamond bracelet, Oscar Heyman and Bros.

 This bracelet is simple and lovely.

Art Deco emerald, ruby and diamond bracelet, Oscar Heyman and Bros. Circa 1935. Via Diamonds in the Library.This little beauty was made by Oscar Heyman and Brothers in 1935, making it later Art Deco. It’s set with single-, circular- , triangular and baguette diamonds, highlighted at the center with a step-cut diamond within calibré-cut emeralds, cabochon ruby and carved emerald leaves.
There are grander, more eye-catching bracelets out there, but this one is just so pretty I can’t help loving it wholeheartedly. In a world where my bank account was no object, I would collect Art Deco bracelets like this and wear stacks of them at a time. Or just sit around in my jewelry closet (because I would have a jewelry closet) and admire them.
This bracelet was listed in Sotheby’s  November 2012 Magnificent Jewels sale. All images and info are thanks to Sotheby’s.

Cartier diamond and gem-set bracelet.

This bracelet is on the simple side, but I think it’s very pretty.

Alt view of Cartier diamond and gem-set bracelet. Set with one round-cut ruby; two square-cut emeralds; four pear-shaped sapphires; and 24 round brilliant cut diamonds, VS clarity, G color. Total diamond weight is 1.50cts.

Made in 18 karat gold, this bracelet is set with one round-cut ruby; two square-cut emeralds; four pear-shaped sapphires; and 24 round brilliant cut diamonds, VS clarity, G color. Total diamond weight is 1.50 carats. It was made by Cartier Paris in 1994 and is stamped “Cartier.” Comes in original Cartier box.

Cartier diamond and gem-set bracelet. Set with one round-cut ruby; two square-cut emeralds; four pear-shaped sapphires; and 24 round brilliant cut diamonds, VS clarity, G color. Total diamond weight is 1.50 carats.

This lovely bracelet 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.

Gem-set and diamond earrings, Michele della Valle. With polished sapphires, emeralds, and tourmaline drops. Via Diamonds in the Library.

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.

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