These earrings are stunning. I think the shape is elegant and enticing and color combination is to-die-for. I would wear these earrings all night long. That’s 50 carats of aquamarines right there, with 2.50 carats of diamonds. They’re made in classic Art Deco style, but they’re contemporary. Let’s take a look:
Early Art Deco diamond and sapphire dinner ring.
This ring is a perfect example of what I’m talking about. Please note the classic Art Deco geometric motif with the diamonds and sapphires, the contrasting color scheme of the deep blue sapphires with the bright diamonds and platinum mounting. And every time you turn the ring, there’s something beautiful to look at.
The tiny, platinum threads framing the diamond-set shoulders.
The stunning, intricate undergallery.
The engraving on the sides of the ring.
It’s an all-around work of art. You could stare at your hand for hours and never get bored. Sounds like a good time to me. This ring is currently for sale at Lang Antiques. All images and info are thanks to Lang.
Emerald, sapphire, and diamond necklace by Bulgari.
Oh, Bulgari. You have not always been a favorite of mine, but I’ve grown into an appreciation of you. This one, a spectacular sunburst of emeralds, diamonds, and sapphires, I would wear all night long:
Images and information courtesy of CIJ Jewellery Magazine.
Want to see this beautiful thing in action? Here’s Scarlett Johnansson rocking it with her Art Deco engagement ring.
An Art Deco diamond, sapphire, jade, and onyx bracelet.
Tired of Art Deco yet? I hope not.
I think this Art Deco diamond, sapphire, jade, and onyx bracelet is just lovely. The delicate details of the inlaid gems are beautiful. They look like calligraphy strokes.
Made in 1925, it’s an old European-cut diamond band enhanced with tapered jade blossoms with black onyx stems, enhanced by three pierced French-cut sapphire geometric panels, mounted in platinum.
This Art Deco diamond, sapphire, jade, and onyx bracelet was listed in Christie’s 22 April 2010 Jewels auction. All images and info are thanks to Christie’s.
Several Cartier panther rings.
The Cartier panther is a well-known motif. You may be picturing the famous and magnificent articulated panther bracelet once owned by the Duchess of Windsor; one of the most famous Cartier panther pieces.
What wins me over about the Cartier panther are the details and the delicacy. Animal jewelery can be cheesey, but the Cartier panther usually isn’t. The panther itself is sometimes rendered in precious gems, or sometimes in gold or silver with jeweled eyes and an onyx nose. The delicate planes of the face and the sleek lines of the body make it worth looking at for its own sake, not just because it’s rendered as some fabulous piece of jewelery.
These Cartier panther ring were sold as part of the Christie’s Hong Kong Jewels auction on 29 November 2010. All information about and pictures of these pieces are thanks to Christie’s.
There were two more Cartier panther rings in this auction, but I’m not a fan. I like the panthers, but the rings are too heavy and industrial for me.
Sapphire, pearl, and diamond tremblant dragonfly brooch, circa 1895.
I think this tremblant dragonfly brooch is beautiful. It’s restrained, it’s beautifully detailed, and the colors are lovely. The thorax is a sapphire set with rose-cut diamonds. The tail is a tapering row of sapphires with rose diamond set divisions. The eyes are pearls, and all of it is set in silver and gold. It was made in 1895, and, in my opinion, is exceptionally lovely.
This tremblant dragonfly brooch is currently for sale at S.J. Philips. All images and info are thanks to S.J. Philips.