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Diamond studs: 37 ways.

April 1, 2016

Happy Friday, my dears!

As you may know, I took the plunge about 6 months ago to get my ears pierced for the second time (actually for the third time, thanks to a 9 year old me screwing things up on attempt #1).

I’ve been surprised – and delighted – with the difference it makes to be able to wear 4 earrings at a time instead of just two. Picking out earrings is a completely different undertaking now: I get to consider how the four earrings will interact with each other and the negative space that will exist between the earrings on each lobe. I love it.

Seeing my ear as a canvas rather than as an appendage with the ability to suspend a single decorative object has given me a whole new world of appreciation for stud earrings. They’re made for mixing. I especially enjoy the artful combination of studs of different design that still have something in common: for example, the sparkle of a diamond.

I’m currently wearing square pave diamond studs with a pair of heart shaped opals in gold: one of my favorite combos.

In celebration of the fun I’ve been having mixing and matching on my ear lobes, here are 37 pairs of diamond studs (all of which I would like to own).

Let’s start out with a glorious variety of diamond studs from Workhorse Jewelry. These babies come in alllllll kinds of styles, and the price points start at a very comfortable level.

Variations on a classic from Zoe Chicco: diamond studs in yellow gold. I want every single one.Hell to the yes. These six pairs of diamond studs are by the talented Suzanne Kalan (if you hadn’t guessed from the use of baguettes).

And more beauties from Zoe Chicco: this batch of ZC diamond studs is even edgier, more unexpected designs.

In summary: I think I need more piercings.

To purchase any of the diamond studs above, please contact Suzanne Kalan, Workhorse, or Zoe Chicco.

Your favorite jewels of 2015.

January 4, 2016

Good morning, and welcome to 2016!! Happy New Year, my darlings.

I started 2015 with a roundup of Diamonds in the Library’s most popular posts of the previous year. It was so much fun that I thought we had better make rounding up your favorite jewels an annual tradition.

A couple of the most popular posts of 2015 already appeared on last year’s list – they’re your super-favorites, the ones that get so many page views they’ll probably be in the top 10 every year. I’ve decided to leave out the repeats, for the sake of keeping things fresh.

Did you have any favorites that didn’t make the list? Let’s reminisce together.

And for the future: do you have any requests for 2016?

xoxo,
Becky

PS: If you’d like to see my top 9 Instagram posts of 2015, you can see that here.

2015 gift guide: $7,000 – $15,000.

November 18, 2015

Here’s what we’ve covered already, in case you’re craving a recap: jewelry under $100; $100 – $200; $200 – $350; $350 – $500, $500 – $1,000, $1,000 – $3,000 and $3,000 – $7,000.

Sevan Biçakçi painted seascape padlock with orange sapphires.

Huge antique Georgian chrysoberyl ring in 12k gold.

Lauren Chisholm gold starburst 3 pendant necklace in solid 14k gold with a diamond.

Ray Griffiths’ multicolored sapphire square ring. At Stone and Strand.

18th century Iberian gold and emerald earrings. Hand made in 18k gold and emeralds, sourced in colonial mines in Columbia and Peru.

Judy Geib cuboid-link necklace in satin-finished 24k and 18k gold.

Kara Ross Petra one of a kind drop earrings in uvarovite and chrysocola.

Anabel Higgins Georgina Necklace; Victorian-inspired design with pearls in 14k gold with detachable brooch.

Kataoka snowflake bracelet in diamonds.

Caspita jewelry’s multicolor 7 chakras bracelet with diamonds and precious gemstones in gold.
At Stone and Strand.

Antique diamond and pearl stylized bow convertible necklace, set with Old Mine and Single cut diamonds, suspended from a link chain with diamond and pearl stations. Fashioned in platinum and 18k white gold. French, circa 1910. Chain becomes two bracelets and bow can convert to a brooch.