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Autumnal perfection: Buccellati branch brooch.

Good morning, my dears!

I have something gorgeous for you today. This Buccellati branch brooch, delicately rendered in white and yellow gold with carved emeralds and pearls, is a perfect visual representation of what I love about the Fall.

Buccellati white and yellow gold branch brooch with carved emeralds and pearls.

It’s perfect, isn’t it? So quiet – like a whisper – but perfectly elegant, formed with impeccable precision. It’s by Buccellati (Milan) and it’s amazing.

An 18k white gold branch with with 18k yellow gold leaves and details, carved emerald leaves, and pearls. Just look at the details:

Detail Buccellati white and yellow gold branch brooch with carved emeralds and pearls.

Isn’t it lovely? It’s really more of a tiny sculpture than just an accessory. I can almost smell the crisp evening breeze, see the glow of the moon against the white gold whorls of the bark.

I wish I could get even closer to it.

Buccellati white and yellow gold branch brooch with carved emeralds and pearls, with detail

How would you style this beauty, brooch wearers? At a tilt on the lapel of a cobalt wool wrap coat? On the sash of a gown at a classy Autumnal event? I want to know!

This beautiful Buccellati branch brooch is currently for sale at Carlo Eleuteri via 1stdibs. All images and info are thanks to Carlo Eleuteri and 1stdibs.

To-die-for Art Deco Boucheron pearl necklace at Lang Antiques.

So I was browsing Lang Antiques’ “See what’s new at Lang!” section (as I do every week or so) when I saw this mind-bogglingly beautiful  necklace and my jaw dropped.

Art Deco Boucheron pearl necklace with carved emeralds and rose cut diamonds at Lang Antiques.

This is one of those pieces that just makes me incoherent with delight. It’s the work of the illustrious Boucheron, made in Paris in the 1920’s (as many of my favorites things were).

It’s a lovely take on pearls, with the three strands perfectly layered and anchored by a clasp, but, oh, what a clasp it is.

Clasp detail floral motif in carved emeralds and rose-cut diamonds on an Art Deco pearl necklace by Boucheron.

Can you even handle it? Look at the carved emeralds and the luscious rose-cut diamonds, perfectly set against one another in a glorious spray of sparkling florals. And how lovely is the pierced, diamond-set vase? This is one potted plant I would definitely never accidentally knock off the window sill.

The clasp is set in platinum and features approximately three carats of diamonds and 5 carats of beautifully carved emeralds. It’s just over an inch and a half long.

Please also note how each of the three strands of pearls connects to the clasp at its own individual point, carefully spaced to allow a perfect drape when the necklace is worn. A real sign of the careful craftsmanship happening here.

Art Deco Boucheron pearl necklace with three strands of pearls and a floral clasp with carved emeralds and rose cut diamonds. At Lang Antiques.

You see what I mean about how the pearl strands attach to the clasp? It’s perfect.

It makes my heart go pitter-patter. I don’t know how you find such incredible pieces, Lang Antiques, but please never stop.

Art Deco three strand pearl necklace by Boucheron with carved emerald and rose-cut diamond clasp. Circa 1920's. At Lang Antiques.

What do you think, my dears? Do you love this piece as much as I do? What’s your favorite thing about it?

This beautiful Art Deco Boucheron pearl necklace is currently for sale at Lang Antiques. All images and info in this post are thanks to the fabulous Lang Antiques.

Part 2: photos from JCK LUXURY Privé.

Good morning, my dears!

I promised to there would be more JCK LUXURY Privé photos, and here they are! Don’t forget to go back and catch Part 1 if you missed it (or if you just want to revisit those beauties).

Becky in a fabulous Thyreos Vassiliki gold and diamond wreath tiara.

I thought I would dive right in and show you the crown. This is the incredible piece that I was wearing in my 2 year blog birthday post. (There were zero photos that showed both me and the crown looking our best, but I really wanted you to see it on a person.)

Gold and diamond tiara by Thyreos Vassiliki.

This gorgeous tiara is the work of Greek designer Thyreos Vassiliki. It’s made of 18k gold and diamonds. It’s surprisingly light and comfortable. Everyone at the JCK Blogger’s Preview had a ball trying it on.

Gold and diamond cuff bracelet by Thyreos Vassiliki

Here’s a cuff bracelet by the same designer. I love the presence it has with its bold, sculptural feel and the interesting texture on the gold.

Rina Limor diamond ear climbers.

I think these diamond ear climbers by Rina Limor are just about perfect. They look like crystallized soap bubbles, tiny and light and wonderful. I would wear them with everything.

Pendant with amazonite diamonds and tsavorite garnets. From Doves by Doron Paloma.

I could not get enough of the colors in this line of amazonite jewelry with tsavorite garnet and diamond accents from Doves by Doron Paloma. Don’t you want to wear this pendant on an island?

Omi Prive sapphire and tanzanite rings with diamond accents.

I always jump at the chance to see Omi Privé’s jewels in person, and these two beautiful blues were no disappointment. The left is a tanzanite, right is a sapphire.

Detail: tanzanite and diamond ring by Omi Privé.

Here’s a better look at the tanzanite.

Yellow gold and emerald pendant necklace by Omi Privé.

A fabulous yellow gold and emerald pendant by Omi Privé. Such a dark, bewitching beauty to this piece.

Black onyx, red coral, and 14k gold sautoir necklace by the Mazza company.

A super-cool, vaguely 1970’s sautoir by The Mazza Company: this beauty is made from black onyx, red coral, and 14k gold.

Diamond and gemstone rings by Sethi Couture and Simon G.

A hand full of rings by Simon G and Sethi Couture! You know I can’t resist an opportunity to stack.

Gold and diamond sea coral earrings by Neha Dani.

Neha Dani had several extremely cool pairs of earrings on display; these were my favorites. Aren’t they stunning? Like gilded sea coral.

Sapphire, tsavorite garnet, and diamond earrings by Sethi Couture.

Speaking of standout earrings: check out these, by the fabulous Sethi Couture. The colors, the lines! That’s blue sapphires, white diamonds, and tsavorite garnets making up that beautiful design.

Spark Creations' opal ring diamond diamond accents in 18k two tone gold.

Here’s a pretty opal and diamond ring by Spark Creations. How great is that side detail with the gold frond reaching out over the surface of the opal? That’s my favorite part.

Fabulous Art Deco style diamond rings by Ziva

These two Art Deco-inspired cocktail rings are by ZIVA jewels. Aren’t they delicious?

Detail of a diamond cocktail ring by Ziva

Up close and personal with that square ZIVA ring.

Glorious gemstone cabochon and diamond bracelet by Vivaan.

I couldn’t get enough of this cabochon gemstone and diamond bracelet by Vivaan. You know how I feel about colorful jewelry.

A river of naturally colored pearl strands by Mastoloni Pearls.

I visited the Mastoloni Pearls booth, where I had the great privilege of playing with this river of natural pearls.

Two pearl and diamond ear climbers by Mastoloni Pearls.

I also had the chance to check out Mastoloni Pearls’ ear climbers, which I’d heard were fantastic. And they are: so perfectly proportioned and so comfortable to wear.

Fabulous Omi Prive tanzanite and diamond ring.

One last peek at that Omi Privé tanzanite. Sigh.

As before, I want to thank JCK Events, Communique LA, and all of the vendors who took the time to show me their beautiful wares. I had  a truly glorious experience.

Did all of those pretties put you in the mood to add to your own jewelry collection?? Don’t forget to enter my contest to win a free antique pearl and diamond pendant!

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