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Ring roundup: cocktail rings.

My own personal definition for “cocktail rings” is: a ring, preferably large and colorful, which is as fun as it possibly can be.

Oscar Heyman for J.E. Caldwell cocktail ring with natural pink and blue ceylon sapphires, and natural yellow and white diamonds totaling 2.50 carats. Via Diamonds in the Library.
This bouquet of gems is by Oscar Heyman for J.E. Caldwell. I would wear it all night long. It’s fun, exuberant, and eye-catching. The ring shank is 18k yellow gold and it’s set with natural pink and blue ceylon sapphires, and natural yellow and white diamonds totaling 2.50 carats.

Tamir greenish blue tourmaline and diamond cocktail ring. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This platinum ring by Tamir is set with a pair of rare, magnificent round, greenish blue tourmalines totaling 6.04 carats, surrounded by 0.43 carats total of round brilliant diamonds. I have rarely seen anything that was such a spectacular color. This ring is currently for sale by Tamir, listing available via 1stdibs.

Turquoise and gemstone cocktail ring by Van Cleef & Arpels, made in France in the 1950s. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This retro beauty is Van Cleef & Arpels, made in France in the 1950’s. It’s another cluster ring, composed of a central turquoise cabochon within a border of circular-cut rubies, embellished by an outer ring of turquoise cabochons accented with rubies and diamonds. I think the color combination is to-die-for. How bright and happy. This one ties with the Oscar Heyman for my favorite of the bunch. I swoon for that rich turquoise every time.

9.53 carat colored diamond and diamond engagement ring or cocktail ring. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This high-voltage stunner would be a knee-weakener of an engagement ring, but with its flashy setting and jaw-dropping center stone, it would also be great as a cocktail ring. It centers a Y to Z color diamond (that’s why it looks yellow) of 9.53 cts encircled by by 16 round diamonds totaling approximately 1.45 carats.

Vintage opal, jade, and diamond cocktail ring, circa 1950. Via Diamonds in the Library.

I’m not entirely sure what’s going on with this vintage opal, jade, and diamond ring but I know I really like it. It’s sort of like blowing bubbles in a forest, ideally on St. Patrick’s day. It’s vintage, as I mentioned – from 1950. The iridescent opal is surrounded by curling branches of diamond flowers and accentuated by a trip of leaf-shaped jades. Fabulous.

If you could only have one of these cocktail rings, which would you chose? I think my heart has been stolen by the Oscar Heyman at the top.

All images and info are thanks to the original source of each of the cocktail rings. Please see individual descriptions for source links.

Photo recap: JCK Privé NY.

Happy August 22nd, everyone! Today is my one year blogiversary (a word that I both detest and cannot resist using). Happy birthday, Diamonds in the Library!!

I’ve come a long way since last August, when I could look at my stats and trace each page view back to a member of my family. Thank you for reading, my lovelies. You make the ride worthwhile.

A few weeks ago, I had the honor of attending the JCK Privé NY Luxury Jewelry Trade Show. I was invited to the Editor’s Press preview, a beautifully curated selection of fabulous new designer jewelry, and given the run of the private convention for day.

Temple St. Clair gold cluster ring with blue moonstone, tanzanite, tsavorite, and diamond. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Room after room full of jewels, showcased against the backdrop of The Pierre, a glamorous NYC hotel. I was glad I had a four hour bus ride home to DC because I needed almost that long to be able to speak coherently again. Severe sparkleshock.

I was also tickled pink to see a press release about JCK Privé NY referring to me one of “jewelry and fashion’s most influential journalists and bloggers” in the same list as Vogue, Marie Claire, Robb Report, Martha Stewart Weddings, and iDazzle.

Cocktail rings by Omi Privé: a blue sapphire, platinum, and diamond ring and a pink sapphire, rose gold, platinum, and diamond ring. Via Diamonds in the Library.

I have lots of lovely professional photos to share with you, but I’d thought I’d start us out with the shots I took myself – give you a peek of what’s in store, and let you share the show with me as I experienced it.

Paraiba tourmaline and diamond earrings in platinum, by Rina Limor. Via Diamonds in the Library.

These babies were one of my favorite pieces of the entire show. They’re Paraiba tourmaline – an incredibly rare gemstone prized for its incredible color – and diamonds in platinum, by Rina Limor. It was really hard to take these off.

Temple St. Clair gold cluster ring with blue moonstone, tanzanite, tsavorite, and diamond. Via Diamonds in the Library.

I gave you a peek at this gold and gemstone ring by Temple St. Claire up above. I was head over heels for its lovely colors and wearable shape.

Two incredible statement rings by Sethi Couture. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Two incredible statement rings by Sethi Couture. Doesn’t the one on the left look like a funky, diamond-encrusted pretzel? I mean that in the best way.

36 inch labradorite and gold necklace by Susan Wheeler Designs

This 36″ labradorite and gold necklace by Susan Wheeler Designs is such wearable luxury.

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I still can’t believe I’m allowed to touch things like this Yael morganite and diamond ring in rose gold. A princess of a ring, if I’ve ever seen one. Here, I took a video.

Amethyst, gold, and diamond Tinkerbell pendant by Yael Designs. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This amethyst and diamond pendant is by Yael too – a glorious, shining to that sassy pixie of Disney fame, Tinkerbell. It is perfect. There’s a pendant loop behind her upraised wing.

Diamond and emerald earrings by Omi Privé. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Incredible diamond and emerald earrings by Omi Privé.

Cocktail rings by Omi Privé: a blue sapphire, platinum, and diamond ring and a pink sapphire, rose gold, platinum, and diamond ring. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Here’s a closer view of the two amazing Omi Privé sapphire and pink sapphire and diamond cocktail rings I showed you near the top of the post. The best part here, though, you can’t even see from above.

Detail: A pink sapphire, rose gold, platinum, and diamond cocktail ring by Omi Privé.

Check out the detail on the pink sapphire ring – rose gold, diamond, and small pink sapphire accents hiding underneath!

Gold and diamond "Rue" leaf necklace by Naomi Blumenthal. Via Diamonds in the Library.

I think my favorite new designer discovery of the day was Naomi Blumenthal – this impossibly delicate, perfectly crafted gold necklace will be occupying a spot on the wishlist of my dreams forevermore.

Long gold and diamond flower necklace by Naomi Blumenthal.

Here’s a bolder look, also by Naomi Blumenthal – this necklace features the same detailed goldwork in a longer necklace with larger elements.

Fabulous gold and gemstone snake bracelet by Anthony Lent.

Have you ever seen a prettier snake than this one by Anthony Lent?

Gold and diamond bow and arrow pendant by India Hicks.

Finally – this swoonworthy bow and arrow pendant by India Hicks. So delicate and perfectly crafted; a tiny piece of art you could wear every day.

Which do you like best of these fabulous JCK Privé NY jewels? A hard choice, I know, but I want to know what you think!

A huge and heartfelt thank you to the folks at JCK, the marvelous ladies at Communique LA, and all of the wonderful brand representatives at JCK Privé NY for helping make my first luxury trade show experience a glorious one. There’s more to come – I haven’t even gotten to Mimi So and Oscar Heyman!

Mervis’ fashion diamonds trunk show: Part II.

You knew it was coming and now it’s here: Part II of my Mervis Diamonds’ fashion diamonds jewelry trunk show. Ready for more pretties?

A yellow diamond and diamond engagement ring, yellow diamond eternity band, and black diamond and white diamond bracelet, all by Sasha Primak. Via Diamonds in the Library.

If you missed Part 1 – or if you just want to revisit all of the beauty I showed you earlier – just click here. This recap will also be mostly photos.  If you’d like more info one any of these beautiful pieces, please leave me a comment and I’ll put you in touch with someone who can tell you anything you need to know.

Black diamond and white diamond bracelet by Sasha Primak. Via Diamonds in the Library.

I cannot possibly describe to you how amazing this black and white diamond bracelet by Sasha Primak feels. It’s like water crossed with chainmail; cool, heavy, and fluid. I couldn’t running it through my fingers. Not to mention the fact that it’s beautiful. What a unique and eye-catching statement piece.

An aquamarine and diamond cocktail ring by Coast Diamond. Via Diamonds in the Library.

You had a peek at this aquamarine and diamond ring by Coast Diamond in Part I, but I thought you might want to see it again. Was I right?

Becky trying on a pair of Sasha Primak emerald and diamond earrings.

I loved how the colors of these Sasha Primak emerald and diamond earrings popped against my hair. They’re surprisingly light and comfortable. Oh, you want to see them, not me? Okay:

Emerald and diamond earrings by Sasha Primak. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Glorious, aren’t they?

A green tourmaline and diamond cocktail ring by Coast Diamond. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Isn’t this green tourmaline and diamond ring by Coast Diamond interesting? I’ve never seen a ring set exactly like this one. I think it’s fascinatingly beautiful.

A yellow diamond and diamond engagement ring with a yellow diamond eternity band. Both by Sasha Primak. Via Diamonds in the Library.

You had a peek of this Sasha Primak stunner up at the top of the post. Yellow diamonds usually just don’t really do it for me, but this one rocked my world. There was just something irresistible about it. And check out that yellow diamond eternity band!

A beautiful yellow diamond engagement ring with a yellow diamond eternity band. Both by Sasha Primak. Via Diamonds in the Library.

You see what I mean? Mesmerizing.

Three fabulous diamond bracelets by Sasha Primak. Via Diamonds in the Library.

These Sasha Primak bracelets took my breath away. They’re also very substantial: I have upwards of 50 carats of diamonds in my hand right there. How often can anyone say that?

Alternate view - Three fabulous diamond bracelets by Sasha Primak. Via Diamonds in the Library.

This photo gives you a better idea of the size. To see the sparkle, check out this mini video I have on my Facebook page.

Sapphire and diamond ring and a diamond eternity band, both by Sasha Primak. Via Diamonds in the Library.

These two Sasha Primak rings – a sapphire and diamond beauty and a diamond eternity band – seemed to like hanging out together. They didn’t have long, though, because I had to take off the eternity band and hand it over to a lucky lady whose husband wanted to buy it for her.

Sapphire and diamond ring by Sasha Primak. Via Diamonds in the Library.

It was the sapphire that really held my heart, anyway. Aren’t the side stones perfect?

Diamond engagement rings by Sasha Primak. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Sasha Priamk also makes some glorious diamond engagement rings. Ooh yeah. Ending with a sparkle.

All of my gratitude to Mervis for inviting me to their wonderful fashion diamonds trunk show and for their patience as I handled every single piece in the store.

I’m giving away a FREE pair of diamond earrings! Have you entered the contest yet? Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to enter!

 

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