Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Sapphires and Diamonds - A Match Made In Heaven!

I love the look of vibrant blue Sapphires 
juxtaposed against brilliant white diamonds.
Throw in some intricate filigree or an unusual shape 
and you've got a perfect combination!
An emerald cut sapphire is framed by European cut diamonds.

A Polished glossy sapphire cabochon is so rare and eye-catching! 

Circa 1900, this ring, of Italian origin features a natural Sapphire in the center, 
accented by rose cut diamonds. I love the unusual scalloped shape.
This one is a rare and unique find!

(Antique REPRODUCTION)

An emerald-cut diamond is surrounded by rows of
French-cut sapphires. I can totally picture Daisy from 
The Great Gatsby flaunting this ring. 


This gorgeous ring has all the details of an Edwardian era jewelry piece.
European and rose cut diamonds, accented by two sapphires set into an intricate, pierced setting. 
It's easily worth twice the listed price.















Thursday, May 9, 2013

Jazz Age Glamour


The roaring 20's are making a major comeback, thanks to the much anticipated upcoming release of the Great Gatsby remake. Though Leonardo DiCaprio does not exactly "float my boat", I am very much looking forward to feasting my eyes on all the Jazz Age costumes and of course the jewels, created by Tiffany & Co for the film. The opulent, Art Deco style pieces are based on original designs from the Tiffany archives.



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Tiffany & Co. also unveiled the Ziegfeld Collection - sterling silver and Onyx jewelry made in the spirit of 1920's. The collection includes a variety of pearl necklaces, earrings, rings, filigree pendants and cufflinks at reasonably affordable prices.









Tiffany's NYC store windows pay a tribute to the Great Gatsby style.






Thursday, May 2, 2013

Vintage Aquamarine Earrings

These Vintage Art Nouveau Earrings are simply fabulous!
Made of sterling silver and set with 8 carat rose cut Aquamarines, 
the earrings are 3 inches long.
They have such an amazing, glamorous look to them!


Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Unusual Vintage Finds

I came across these rings on eBay and thought they were so very unique and worth mentioning.

The first is a Vintage (circa 1950's), 18K Emerald and Diamond Ring made in the USSR. The emerald is natural and is approximately .80 carat. This ring is very unusual and lovely due to it's marquis shape with a cutout window around the emerald and the  leaf shape piercing detail. 
 

 The second is an Antique (circa 1910), Russian Platinum Ring with a brilliant, natural, cushion cut Cognac Diamond in the center and ten rose cut white diamonds. The setting is very unique, made in the Art Nouveau style. The estimate weight of the cognac hued diamond is .70 carat.
 
Both rings have lovely milgrain detail along the edges which is characteristic of antique jewelry. The milgrain catches the light and provides an extra dimension to the rings. 

Monday, April 29, 2013

Jazz Age Earrings

With the upcoming release of The Great Gatsby and with Tiffany & Co launching a Jazz Age jewelry collection in honor of the film, deco jewelry is suddenly back on "the map". Personally, I always preferred and will prefer the real thing to any imitations.

Here are some genuine antique diamond earrings of the Art Deco period.
Aren't these absolutely exquisite?



I'm drooling so badly over these. The price tag makes me want to cry.
Seriously, I NEED to win the lottery! 
 

I love the unusual shape!