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2014 gift guide: jewelry $5,000 – $15,000.

Good morning, sunshine!

We’re reaching the end of the gift guide: only one post left after today!

Want to revisit what we’ve done so far? Here’s jewelry under $50, $50 – $100, $100 – $200, $200 – $350, $350 – $500, $500 – $1000, and $1000 – $3000, and $3000 – $5000.

Diamonds in the Library jewelry gift guide; jewelry $5,000 – $15,000

Without further ado: beautiful jewelry from $5,000 – $15,000.

Antique Colombian emerald and diamond Art Nouveau ring.Antique Colombian emerald and diamond Art Nouveau ring ($6,750).

Cristina Ortiz 9-karat rose gold diamond large ear cuff.Cristina Ortiz 9-karat rose gold diamond large ear cuff ($9,500).

Holly Dyment Dropping Flower ring in 8k gold with a pink sapphire butterfly in a diamond-framed floral landscape of champlevé enamel. At Stone and Strand. Holly Dyment Dropping Flower ring in 8k gold with a pink sapphire butterfly in a diamond-framed floral landscape of champlevé enamel at Stone and Strand ($8,800).

Emily and Ashley Sapphire circle earrings with multicolored sapphires in gold. Bottom circles are detachable. At Stone and Strand. Emily and Ashley sapphire circle earrings with multicolored sapphires in gold. Bottom circles are detachable; at Stone and Strand ($9,330).

Jemma Wynne Emerald Open Ring in yellow gold.Jemma Wynne Emerald Open Ring in yellow gold ($5,880).

Monique Pean fossilized walrus pentagonal necklace with diamonds.Monique Pean fossilized walrus pentagonal necklace with diamonds ($10,90).
Le Sibille 18k gold and micromosaic Soffioni ring.Le Sibille 18k gold and micromosaic Soffioni ring ($5,950).

Mimi So Phoenix hinged cuff bracelet in 18k yellow gold with rubies, orange sapphires, yellow sapphires, and diamonds.Mimi So Phoenix hinged cuff bracelet in 18k yellow gold with rubies, orange sapphires, yellow sapphires, and diamonds ($12,900).

Wendy Brandes sword necklace with sapphires and diamonds in yellow and white gold.Wendy Brandes sword necklace with sapphires and diamonds in yellow and white gold ($14,000).

Stephen Webster's Couture Voyage Africa ring with gemstone butterflies in white gold. At Stone and Strand. Stephen Webster’s Couture Voyage Africa ring with gemstone butterflies in white gold; at Stone and Strand ($11,500).

Cathy Waterman Emerald Forest Earrings with emeralds and rose cut diamonds in 22k gold.Cathy Waterman Emerald Forest Earrings with emeralds and rose cut diamonds in 22k gold ($11,430).

Victorian red spinel bangle bracelet at Lang Antiques.Victorian red spinel bangle bracelet at Lang Antiques ($9,500).

Sapphire Wave Ring by Etho Maria.Sapphire Wave Ring by Etho Maria ($7,000).

Antique Russian demantoid and ruby dangling earrings.Antique Russian demantoid and ruby dangling earrings ($6,500).

Three band rings by Todd Reed with gold, oxidized sterling silver, and white and colored diamonds.Three band rings by Todd Reed with gold, oxidized sterling silver, and white and colored diamonds ($7,260, $8,910, $10,010).

All images and info in this post is thanks to the seller of each individual item. Please see descriptions above for links to original listings.

2014 gift guide: jewelry $500 – $1,000.

Good morning, lovelies.

I hope you all had fantastic weekends! We’re going to jump right back into the jewelry gift guide (yay!). Want to revisit what we’ve done so far? Here’s jewelry under $50, $50 – $100, $100 – $200, $200 – $350, and $350 – $500.

Diamonds in the Library jewelry gift guide; jewelry $500 – $1,000

Today we’re looking at some real beauties: amazing pieces from $500 – $1000.

Shourouk Pamela necklace; gold plated with Swarovski crystal.Shourouk Pamela necklace; gold plated with Swarovski crystal ($527).

Wwake Open Opal & Diamond ring.Wwake Open Opal & Diamond ring ($690).

Wendy Brandes small IDGAF necklace in 18k yellow goldWendy Brandes small “IDGAF” necklace in 18k yellow gold ($950).

Jamie Joseph tourmilated quartz earrings with black satellite diamonds. Jamie Joseph tourmilated quartz earrings with black satellite diamonds ($595).

Zoe Chicco diamond bubble necklace.Zoe Chicco diamond bubble necklace ($655).

Melissa Joy Manning druzy and aqua double stone ring.Melissa Joy Manning druzy and aqua double stone ring ($600).

Yayoi Forest Serpentine necklace in 14k yellow gold with diamond eye.Yayoi Forest Serpentine necklace in 14k yellow gold with diamond eye ($598).

Lyndsay Caleo Pink Opal Cloud earrings with rose-cut pink opals and diamonds in brushed matte sterling silver. At Stone and Strand. Lyndsay Caleo Pink Opal Cloud earrings with rose-cut pink opals and diamonds in  brushed matte sterling silver; at Stone and Strand ($638).

Antique Victorian honeymoon pendant necklace with enamel and a diamond in gold.Antique Victorian “honeymoon” pendant necklace with enamel and a diamond in gold ($765).

Allia 18K gold vermeil and white quartz hoop earrings. Allia 18K gold vermeil and white quartz hoop earrings ($590).

Eddie Borgo Estate gold-plated crystal necklace. Eddie Borgo Estate gold-plated crystal necklace ($600).

ila&i Boccacio necklace with turquoise and ruby.ila&i Boccacio necklace with turquoise and ruby ($925).

Antique Victorian opal and diamond ring in gold.Antique Victorian opal and diamond ring in gold ($518).

All images and info in this post is thanks to the seller of each individual item. Please see descriptions above for links to original listings.

2014 gift guide: jewelry $200 – $350.

Time to go up another level!

Want to revisit what we’ve done so far? Here’s jewelry under $50, $50 – $100, and $100 – $200.

Diamonds in the Library jewelry gift guide; jewelry $200 – $350

Today’s edition of the jewelry gift guide will bring you jewelry from $200 – $350. I hope you’re ready to start seeing some really amazing pieces…several of these are on my personal jewelry wishlist (like, the real one, that I leak to my fiancé.)

Dana Kellin golden chandelier earrings.Dana Kellin golden chandelier earrings ($235).

Doloris Petunia Malibu Statement Necklace with Hand-painted vintage Swarovski crystals; exclusively created for Charm & Chain.Doloris Petunia Malibu Statement Necklace with Hand-painted vintage Swarovski crystals; exclusively created for Charm & Chain ($265).

Workhorse yellow gold arrow stacking rings with diamonds.Workhorse yellow gold arrow stacking rings with diamonds ($295).

Theia crystal and chain chandelier earrings.Theia crystal and chain chandelier earrings ($275).

Art Deco pink spinel and diamond ring, circa 1930.Art Deco pink spinel and diamond ring, circa 1930 ($345).

Dana Rebecca Lauren Joy Mini necklace; a circular pave white diamond pendant on a 14K yellow gold chain. At Stone and Strand.Dana Rebecca Lauren Joy Mini necklace; a circular pave white diamond pendant on a 14K yellow gold chain. At Stone and Strand ($275).

Wendy Brandes barbed wire ring stack, set of four in silver and gold plated.Wendy Brandes barbed wire ring stack, set of four in silver and gold plated ($340).

Isharya Peacock Serpent Druzy statement cuff with green, purple, and midnight druzy.Isharya Peacock Serpent Druzy statement cuff with green, purple, and midnight druzy ($348).

Antique Edwardian lavaliere pendant necklace in rose gold with amethyst and pearls.Antique Edwardian lavaliere pendant necklace in rose gold with amethyst and pearls ($345).

Hanging diamond by Vale jewelry, available in 14k white, rose, or yellow gold.Hanging diamond by Vale jewelry, available in 14k white, rose, or yellow gold ($295).

Kora ear climbers by Katie Diamond jewelry in apatite, labrodorite, and black garnet or lapis, quartz, and amethyst.Kora ear climbers by Katie Diamond jewelry in apatite, labrodorite, and black garnet or lapis, quartz, and amethyst ($225).

Art Deco sterling silver filigree, marcasite, and cornflower blue glass necklace.Art Deco sterling silver filigree, marcasite, and cornflower blue glass necklace ($235).

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