Posted by Elizabeth Hart on Sun, Jan 13, 2013 @ 02:14 PM
By Elizabeth Hart
This antique ring has been one of my favorites for many years and I felt it was time to put it in the spotlight. The combination of diamonds, sapphires and rubies is pleasing to the eye, and not to mention patriotic.
The delicate hand carved filligree and millegrain setting is typical of Edwardian-style jewelry, adding an intricate texture. Edwardian inspired jewelry is feminine and light and dominated jewelry style from 1901 - 1910 during the reign of England's King Edward VII.
Featured Item #9785
Posted by Elizabeth Hart on Thu, Sep 13, 2012 @ 12:49 PM
By Elizabeth Hart
The 'Art Deco' style originally emerged in 1925 - after the World's Fair in Paris, France - and was popular through the mid 30's, with a style revival in the 60's-80's. The name came from the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts).
Art deco jewelry is an ornamental representation of elegance, glamour, functionality and modernity. It is said that the extravagent style flourished after the deprevations of World War I.
(Pictured right: Jewelry #6943 )
Art Deco Characteristics:
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Intense, colorful, and streamlined geometric designs using circles, squares, triangles, trapezoids and rectangles.
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Popular gemstone cuts that gained popularity during the art deco period are the emerald and trillion cuts.
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White and black designs using Pave set diamonds to create a contrasting white "field" next to a black design of onyx or bakelite.
Common materials used in art deco jewelry are white gold, platinum, palladium, stainless steel, aluminum, coral, ivory, jade, inlaid wood, bakelite, laquer. Exotic materials such as zebra or shark skin were evidence of worldwide influence.
The art deco patterns appeared in many industries including automobiles, architecture, clothing, and of course jewelry. Do you recognize the building to the left with the art deco design roof - You're right, it's the Chrysler Building in NY! Can you distinguish the art deco design?
Well known jewelry designers at the forefront of the Art Deco movement include Harry Winston, Tiffany & Co., Cartier, the House of Mauboussin, and Van Cleef & Arpels.
Posted by Allen Wyatt on Wed, Mar 02, 2011 @ 05:07 PM
by Scott Hart
Vintage Jewelry: Diamond Engagment Ring and Wedding Band
A classic diamond ring and band. -Knew when I saw them, they were a very good value. Beautiful matched, round brillant cut, diamonds mounted in 14k yellow and white gold. Stop by, call or drop us an eMail for details....offered at $790.00
Posted by Allen Wyatt on Wed, Mar 02, 2011 @ 05:06 PM
by Scott Hart
This Palm Tree is one of our Classic pieces. I wonder why? Estate Jewelry. Pav'e Diamonds set in 14 K white gold....offered with white gold chain at $345.00
Posted by Allen Wyatt on Wed, Mar 02, 2011 @ 04:47 PM
This Diamond, Topaz and citrine Broach / Pendent set in 18k gold is reminiscent of the Art Nouveau era beginning in the 1900s thru the 1920s.. Colored stones were used more and bold pieces were very much in Vogue. Wonderful piece of Antique Jewelry.
Posted by Allen Wyatt on Wed, Mar 02, 2011 @ 04:39 PM
Estate Diamond Pendents are hard to come by. They seem to stay in the family. This pendent is reminesent of the Victorian period, flowing lines, delicate with a flower motife that was so popular from late 1800s to the early 1900s.
#8811 offered at 525.00
Posted by Allen Wyatt on Wed, Mar 02, 2011 @ 01:14 PM
Recently acquired, the design of this Diamond Ring has delightful Victorian influences. The round brillant diamond center stone is approciamately .75 ct. And the detail is amazing. 18K gold mount is easily sized. 9892
Assessed value $3200 Offered at $1985
For more information about thisVintage Diamond Filigree Ring
Posted by Allen Wyatt on Wed, Mar 02, 2011 @ 01:10 PM
by Scott Hart
We just had to share the magnificence of this beautiful 6.85 carat, VS2 clarity, E color diamond ring. We mounted this stone with two trillions of the same color and clarity in a custom 18K gold mount. We thought it was wonderful as did she.
Posted by Allen Wyatt on Wed, Mar 02, 2011 @ 12:29 PM
by Scott Hart
A Recent Purchase- Emerald with canary and white brilland cut diamonds. The ring is 18k yellow gold. The center stone is approximatley .65 carot surrounded by sparkling diamonds.
Offered at $3200. For more information: Emerald, Canary and White Diamonds Ring
Posted by Allen Wyatt on Wed, Mar 02, 2011 @ 12:27 PM
by Scott Hart
The Tourmaline is one of my favorite gems. The color and clarity are incredible. As beautiful as an emerald ring, more durable than emeralds, and exceeds the clarity of emeralds many, many times the price. We found this piece in an amazing estate, and this is an exceptional find. Mounted in 18K gold with .22 cts of brilliant cut diamonds. The Tourmaline center stone is slightly over 6 carats.
Offered at $3885.00