Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Antique Art Deco Earrings Collection

Oh, the loveliness I've unearthed! If you are a collector of antique jewelry, you know how hard it is to find genuine Art Deco earrings  at a reasonable price. That's why I was so excited to come upon this collection. 

I love the delicate scallop detail and the elongated shape of these earrings!

My imagination is running away with me.
I can see it so vividly: These earrings, a cocktail dress, some champagne
and jazz music playing in the background. Excuse me while I dream a little.  



Made of 18k white gold and featuring natural oval sapphires.

Monday, October 14, 2013

Art Deco Greeting Cards


While browsing Zulily daily deals, I came across this awesome set 
The set includes 20 greeting cards with envelopes 
and is on SALE today for $6.99 at Zulily!



Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Art Deco Platinum Earrings

These antique earrings are so perfect for a flapper at heart!
Made of platinum and 18k gold
and featuring old mine cut and rose cut diamonds.
Can't you just hear the jazz music playing?





Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Antique Jewelry Show Part 2

There was so much to see at the Antique Jewelry Show, I could have spent days there! All the exquisite jewels displayed at the show looked like the adornments worn by the much admired Downton Abbey characters, the graceful ladies of the Crawley family. It's amazing how well preserved these jewels are, considering that some of them are close to 100 years old! What do we own now that will last this long? In our day and age, everything is disposable. The beauty and longevity of antique jewelry is a testament to the incredibly skilled artisans who created it by hand. I love knowing that these jewels have seen the world so different from today and that most likely, they will outlive me as well. 
Art Nouveau diamond pendant

Edwardian Diamond and Opal brooch.

Victorian Diamond cuff bracelet

Edwardian Opal Brooch

This museum quality set looks like it was worn by royalty. 
I love how much history can be glimpsed in antique jewelry!

I'm obsessed with opals! Isn't this necklace divine?

Art Deco Diamond necklace, worthy of the The Great Gatsby's Daisy.


Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire bracelet



Art Deco Diamond Earrings




Thursday, August 1, 2013

Antique Jewelry Show, Part 1 - Engagement Rings

This past weekend I attended an Antique Jewelry show in NY. Vendors from all over the country, as well as some international jewelers displayed their exquisite merchandise.  So much sparkle and beauty under one roof made me dizzy!

Here are some one of a kind, antique engagement and dinner rings
 that caught my eye at the show.













Friday, July 26, 2013

Victorian Opal, Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet

 What a perfect harmony of shape, color and intricate detail! 
This Victorian Bracelet is an amazing, one of a kind  specimen of antique jewelry, and a true heirloom piece. A dream for any collector!
Here's the seller's description:
"This truly luxurious antique Victorian bracelet is a showstopper! It is crafted in 18K yellow gold, topped in platinum and is a one of a kind creation! The bracelet holds a large genuine earth mined oval cut fire opal in the center that is estimated to be 5 carats. Incredible orange brilliance!! There are 10 additional small round colorful opals. Also, there are 2 genuine earth mined pear cut sapphires for a total weight of .60 carat. Last, but not the least, are 63 fiery round single cut diamonds that have a total weight of 1.20 carats. Intricate etching and crisp milgrain detailing embellish the entire bracelet!! The bracelet has a nice secure insert clasp with a safety. Will fit a 7" wrist or a little larger."



Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Rare Finds - Antique Opal Rings


There's something magical about the glow of opals.
Here are some Antique Opal Rings to feast your eyes on.

What makes this Ring unique is that the opal cabochon is emerald cut. 
The natural opal is set into a two-tone 
14K gold setting and accented by diamonds.
I have a feeling that the pictures may not be doing 
justice to this ring and that it's much lovelier in reality.


Made of 18K white gold and accented by ten diamonds.




This Edwardian/Art Deco period ring is 18K gold and platinum.
The natural opal is accented by small diamonds.
Look at the beautiful detail on this ring!


This 14K gold ring features a marques shaped natural opal.





Saturday, July 13, 2013

A Rare Find - Art Deco Diamond Pendant


I came across this exquisite Art Deco pendant on eBay and I'm smitten!
It's rare to find such a fine specimen of antique jewelry of the late 
Edwardian/early Art Deco period. The pendant is 2 inches in length, made of 
18K gold and  is loaded with 1.75 carats of rose-cut diamonds. 
I love the unusual, rectangular shape!
It's being sold in the original leather jewelry box.
This is a very fine estate piece from Savannah,Georgia.

I want!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love the unusual, rectangular shape!

Look at all those diamonds sparkle!

Did I mention, I want?