First things first: a huge and heartfelt congratulations to the fabulous Laura of Political Style for winning my diamond earring giveaway!! Please reply to my email ASAP, Laura, so that we can get your lovely prize shipped to you.

What did you all think of my first giveaway? I had a great time. I’m hoping to be able to do more in the future, so stay tuned.

Now, for the bling of the day. Ready for some seriously high-wattage glamor?

I actually know very little about this glorious thing, save that it’s by Graff, made of rubies and diamonds, and makes my jaw hit the floor. I think it’s a marvel of color contrast and the use of positive vs negative space to create an impact.

What with emerald being Pantone’s color of 2013, cool colored gemstones have been getting a lot of attention recently. This cuff is a great reminder that nothing packs a punch like a well-deployed ruby (especially so many of them at once!).

This Graff ruby and diamond cuff is currently part of a display of Graff’s most magnificent jewels and is available for viewing as part of the Monaco Rare Jewels Exhibition at the Hotel de Paris.

All images and info in this post are thanks to The Jewellery Editor.