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Morganite and aquamarine necklace, Michele della Valle.

April 26, 2013

I’m not completely sure if I like this necklace as a necklace but I definitely think it’s impressive. It’s also definitely enjoyable to look at just as an object.

Morganite and aquamarine necklace, Michele della Valle.

You see my point? It looks sort of like a scrunchie with little plastic beads, or a necklace that a very fancy My Little Pony would wear. But it’s made of real, faceted aquamarine and morganite beads, with a large, cushion-shaped morganite clasp.

The colors are certainly beautiful. I can’t help but wonder if it’s heavy to wear. It sort of says nutty old lady to me…but I do look forward to being a nutty old lady and I think this could be styled fabulously by someone who knew what they were doing. What do you think?

This necklace was listed in Sotheby’s November 2012 Magnificent Jewels sale. All images and info are thanks to Sotheby’s.

Pink jewels from the Tiffany & Co. Blue Book.

April 22, 2013

The Tiffany & Co. Blue Book is out! That means that we have many new beauties to behold. Because I needed some kind of theme, we’re going to focus on pink jewels today.

I thought I’d start out the pink jewel parade with this bracelet. It looks sort of like a sunrise when it’s at that angle, don’t you think? It also reminds me somewhat of this spectacular ring, which I know you like.

This incredible piece is platinum set with diamonds and lined in rose gold. Oh yeah: and one very exceptional 74.63-carat morganite. That’s the pink beauty you’re drooling over there in the middle. Not too shabby.

A lovely floral ring in pink and white diamonds. I hope my April showers bring this kind of May flower.

While we’re at it…why not pink jewels for every finger? I think these show a clear Art Deco influence, possibly inspired by Tiffany’s recent designs for the Great Gatsby movie (don’t worry, I’ll show you those soon).

Here’s a stunning detail shot of a diamond and pink diamond bracelet from the same collection. I haven’t been able to find a full view of this – if you have more info on it, please let me know!

Here’s a similar and equally to-die-for pink diamond and white diamond pendant. Isn’t it lovely? It reminds me of rose windows.

And last but not least, some diamond and pink diamond earrings to match all of the pink-focused rings and bracelets we’re all coveting now.

There’s more Blue Book to come, so stay tuned! If you can’t wait for your Tiffany’s fix, go check out my Tiffany & Co Pinterest board.

The first image of the morganite and diamond bracelet is via The Jewellery Editor. All other images and info in this pink jewels post are thanks to Tiffany & Co, via Pinterest and Tumblr.

Brumani Sissi Collection necklace and earrings.

December 30, 2012

I’ve been more than a little fascinated by Empress Sissi since I first saw replicas of her diamond stars on display at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna. (BTW that is a totally random website, but it has the most and best pictures of the diamond stars that I could find.)

Below are a pair of earrings and a necklace from the Brumani Sissi Couture Collection, which, as you may have surmised, was inspired by the Empress Sissi.

The earrings are set with diamonds and morganite drops. They’re bold with delicate details. They’re lovely and would go wonderfully with abundant dark hair like Sissi’s.

I love the subtle wildness of the unevenly-set diamonds on the larger hoops. It’s such a wonderful contrast to the elegance of the pretty pink morganites. And those central morganite drops look like they’re articulated to tremble with the wearer’s movement.

Brumani Sissi Collection morganite and diamond necklace. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This Brumani Sissi collection necklace is also set with morganite and diamonds. I think this set is gorgeous and it’s begging to be worn with a rich, jewel-toned gown. You can always count on attention to detail and superb craftsmanship in Brumani’s pieces.

This necklace displays the same slightly chaotic diamond placement as the earrings and I may love it even more here. I’d love to see this beauty in action, with the diamonds catching the light as its lucky wearer moves (through a royal ballroom or a grocery store or wherever she may need to be). And how delicious is that large morganite drop?

All images and info on these Brumani Sissi collection pieces thanks to CIJ Jewellery magazine and Brumani.

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