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Sapphire, tsavorite garnet and diamond ring by Schlumberger.

Jean Schlumberger is another of those names that should say to the practiced jewelry stalker, “hey, this piece is going to be worth looking at.” Allow this ring by Schlumberger to show you what I mean.

A sapphire, tsavorite garnet and diamond ring, Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This is one of Schlumberger’s less complex pieces, but I think it’s wonderful. The colors of the gems speak for themselves, more embellishment is unnecessary. I also think that gold was the perfect metal to warm up this vibrant but cold color combination.

What do you think of it? Can you see the floral inspiration? Are you with me on the gold mixed-metal setting, or would you have preferred all platinum?

The ring is designed as a flower set with an emerald-cut sapphire weighing 13.83 carats, supported by platinum stylized petals set with round diamonds. As I mentioned, it is by Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.. The design is completed by a gold shank set with round tsavorite garnets. The ring is signed T&Co., Schlumberger Studios.

This ring by Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. was sold in Sotheby’s December 2011 Magnificent Jewels auction. All images and info are thanks to Sotheby’s.

Sapphire, tsavorite garnet and diamond ring, Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Stephen Webster’s Murder She Wrote dagger ring.

This is the fabulous Stephen Webster’s “Murder she wrote” dagger ring. I think it’s awesome.

 Stephen Webster's Murder She Wrote dagger ring with black and white diamonds and a garnet drop. Via Diamonds in the Library.

I’m not a particularly edgy lady. I like flowers and bows and the color pink. But I would wear this ring.

The ring is set in 18ct white gold with black and white diamonds and a red garnet drop. The hand is 18ct rose gold.

All images and info are thanks to The Jewellery Editor.

Kunzite, conch pearl, gem-set, and diamond peacock brooch/pendant.

This pendant/brooch was listed in Sotheby’s 09 October 2012 Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite sale. It is totally nuts. Like Lisa Frank grew up and developed more expensive tastes.

Kunzite, conch pearl, gem-set, and diamond peacock brooch pendant. The center kunzite is 46.10; plus 8.40 carats of tsavorite garnets, sapphires, and pink sapphires; and 1.20 carats of diamonds.

It also packs a serious jewel-punch: the center kunzite is 46.10; the body is set with 8.40 carats of pear-shaped and circular-cut tsavorite garnets, sapphires, and pink sapphires; as well as 1.20 carats of diamonds. The brooch dangles a gorgeous conch pearl, and the peacock’s eye is a spinel. The gems are set in blackened gold, which makes for a really lovely contrast to all of the bright colors. I think the darkness of the gold is what saves this piece from being hideous. It’s still entirely wacko, but beautifully so.

All images and info are thanks to Sotheby’s.

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