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Jewelry gift guide: $1,000 – $5,000.

December 10, 2013

I’m going to let you in a secret: everything I love most from this year’s jewelry gift guides is in this post. Sadly, if had a spare $4,000 today I’d probably use it towards my student loans. Well, maybe $3,000 of student of loans and one of the pretties from yesterday. This is for those of you for deeper pockets, or those of you like me who love to admire and dream.

To revisit the jewelry gift guide for another price range, please click here: under $50, $50–$100, $100 – $250, $250 – $500, $500 – $1,000.

Antique Art Deco Chinoiserie glass bead bracelet with 14k gold ($2,9995).

This bracelet is SO cool. Look at those details! I hope it finds a good home.

Jemma Wynne Watermelon Tourmaline and Diamond Studs ($3,675)

My love for the things Jemma Wynne does with watermelon tourmaline knows no bounds, and these studs can show you why.

Van Cleef and Arpels Vintage Alhambra pendant in yellow gold with malachite and diamond. – Limited Edition ($3,900)

Normally I do a decent job of admiring rather than coveting jewelry that I can’t afford, but I failed with this pendant. The classic VC&A design with warm yellow gold and the spectacular color and lines of malachite? I want it and I want it badly.

Kara Ross Petra Smooth Contour Ring in Amethyst and Diamonds in 18K Gold ($4,500).

This piece is so modern and and cool and interesting.

Anzie Circle and Oval White Topaz Earrings ($1,335)

Jemma Wynne Geometric Watermelon Tourmaline Necklace ($5,040)

Amedeo Sardonyx, gold and diamond elephant cameo ring. Via Diamonds in the Library's jewelry gift guide.

Amedeo Sardonyx, gold and diamond elephant cameo ring ($3,500).

Gumuchian "The Ring Cycle" convertible bracelet/ring. Via Diamonds in the Library's jewelry gift guide.

Gumuchian “The Ring Cycle” convertible bracelet/ring (starts at $4,400). I had the chance to play with some of these at the Mervis holiday trunk show over the weekend and I fell head over heels for them. A lovely bracelet that folds up unto a chic ring? What more could a lady want?

Kara Ross New York Deco Cage "Gemstone" Drop Earrings in Sterling Silver with Black Mother of Pearl and Black Sapphires. Via Diamonds in the Library's jewelry gift guide.

Kara Ross New York Deco Cage “Gemstone” Drop Earrings in Sterling Silver with Black Mother of Pearl and Black Sapphires ($2,250).

If you’d like more gift ideas, please check out my past store profiles, my guide to camphor glass jewelry, and past Ebay and Etsy posts. As always when shopping online, please pay attention to shipping charges, read return policies, and make sure that any bling you buy is the right size. My jewelry sizing cheat sheet can help.

Jewelry gift guide: $500 – $1,000.

December 9, 2013

Good morning, sunshines!

I am going to digress briefly before I get to the bling to tell you about a fabulous thing that I’m doing. I’ve joined the team at The DC Ladies to help revive their long-slumbering book club. We kicked things off last month with my fabulous co-host leading a discussion of Where’d you go, Bernadette? and I’ve just kicked off our December read: The Engagements by J. Courtney Sullivan!

We’re going to read the book over four weeks (this is week one) with three weekly check-ins for discussion questions and then a tweet chat at the end. I would love, love, love for you to join. You always have such fabulous comments about my book reviews; I can only imagine how fun it would be to discuss a book at length with you. You can find all the details here.

Now, to business. In today’s jewelry gift guide we survey the last of the 3-digit prices and get ready to move onto 4. Hold onto your credit cards, my friends.

To revisit the jewelry gift guide for another price range, please click here: under $50, $50–$100, $100 – $250, $250 – $500.

Art Deco onyx, diamond, and seed pearl ring in white gold filigree ($650).

Kendra Scott Pave Oval Bib Necklace in Iridescent Drusy ($740).

Kendra Scott is best known for her fabulous costume jewelry, but her luxe line is stunning.

Aurélie Bidermann Rose gold-dipped lace cuff ($725).

10K Antique Victorian European Cut Diamond Pendant Necklace Lavaliere ($678)

Bijoux Heart Empire gold-plated Swarovski crystal earrings ($575).

Antique Art Deco diamond and emerald ring in white gold filigree ($659.99).

I come across rings like this every once in a while and I always love them. One for the jewelry life goals list.

Kara by Kara Ross Multi-Colored Crystal & Ebony Resin Bib Necklace ($865).

Edwardian diamond and sapphire ring ($865).

Coral, gold, and pearl bracelet by Seaman Schepps.

November 8, 2013

This bracelet knows what it wants, and what it wants is to be adorned with large roses.

Carved coral, gold, and pearl roses and bamboo bracelet by Seaman Schepps. Via Diamonds in the Library.

A bold piece, to be sure, but a beautifully executed one. The two exquisitely carved coral roses are suspended by four rows of gold chains, which are dotted with sixteen light gray baroque cultured pearls. The bracelet is punctuated by three gold bars; which, if you look closely, you can tell are shaped like bamboo. The piece is by Seaman Schepps, and it’s signed.

I have to ask: why the combination of roses and bamboo? Roses don’t grow on bamboo. Is there there any significence there that I’m missing, or did the designer just think it looked nice?

What do you think? Too much for you, or just enough? What kind of outfit would you put this with?

This bracelet by Seaman Schepps was listed in Sotheby’s December 2007 Magnificent Jewels sale. All images and info are thanks to Sotheby’s.

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