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A tantalizing trio of bright,white collet-set European-cut diamonds sparkle atop a diamond-studded dome, finished with delicate milgraining, decorative pierce work and hand engraving, in this consummate Art Deco dazzler hand-fabricated in platinum during the peak of the period - circa 1920s-30s. Just over one carat total diamond weight, Currently ring size 7 1/4. ...

Few original Art Deco dazzlers come as fine and fabulous as this icy-white wonder, circa 1920s-30s. Featuring a breathtakingly beautiful European-cut diamond, weighing 1.17 carats, accompanied by a GIA Diamond Grading Report stating: D color - VS2 clarity, the stone sizzles and scintillates from within a stunning mounting hand fabricated in platinum and embellished on all sides with small glittering round diamonds. Decorative piercing, delicate milgraining, and extraordinary hand engraving add the finishing flourishes to this singular and spectacular ultra-sparkler. Currently ring size 7. ...

An enchanting and mesmerizing gemstone, a bright orange Mexican 'jelly' opal infused with green and violet flashes, glows between fans of tapered baguettes and crescents of small round diamonds, all presented in gleaming platinum. A beautiful and beautifully priced estate jewel. The top measures 5/8 by 1/2 inch. Currently ring size 4 3/4. ...

Deep dark entrancing, electric peacock colored blues and greens (the photo doesn't do justice) glisten and glow from this exotic and enchanting elongated oval Australian black opal, suspended from a sparkling white diamond-set 'V'. Crafted in platinum, the opal weighs 6.43 carats. The pendant measures 1 inch long by 3/8 inch wide and suspends from an 18 inch platinum chain. ...

Understated elegance meets exuberant sparkle in this refined and radiant vintage solitaire engagement ring , featuring a gorgeous antique cushion-cut diamond, weighing 1.72 carats. The dazzling diamond is accompanied by a GIA Diamond Grading Report stating: J color - VS2 clarity, and is modestly embellished with small diamond sparklers enlivening the the top of the ring shank in a sleek, hand-fabricated platinum mounting. The diamond dates back to the 1920s Art Deco period, the mounting was faithfully recreated to replace the timeworn original. A sophisticated ultra-sparkler. Currently ring size 7. ...

Tinged with just a hint of sunshine, this gorgeous and glistening 2.51 carat European-cut diamond sparkles brilliantly from atop a newly made mounting, hand-fabricated in platinum in timeless and traditional vintage style, and enlivened with small full-cut diamonds glinting on the top half of the hand-engraved and finely milgrained ring shank. Understated elegance meets extravagant sparkle! Currently ring size 7. ...

A dazzling original diamond engagement ring, masterfully handcrafted in platinum, dating from the zenith of the Art Deco period - circa 1925-1930. A gorgeous European-cut diamond, weighing .90 carat (but which appears considerably larger in the setting), is embraced on each side by a diamond-set scroll which seamlessly emerges from the sparkling 'V' shape shoulders. A row of tiny twinkling diamonds also enliven the top and bottom of the center diamond, and intricately rendered decorative openwork imbues the side gallery. A triple-sided hand engraved ring shank adds the finishing flourish to this consummate and breathtakingly beautiful vintage engagement ring. Magnifique! ...

We can thank the heated cold war years of the 1940s thru the 1960s for spawning so-called 'atomic', and sometimes 'sputnik' or 'space-age' design, and here we have some bold, sizable and quite dramatic expressions of that relatively brief mid-twentieth century style in a brooch with matching earrings. The domed centers are set with a central diamond orbited by rubies which radiate outwards, in all directions with numerous, slender golden rays dotted with sparkling diamonds. Mid-century wall art for your body! The brooch measures an ample 2 and 1/2 inches, the earrings just over 1 1/2 inches. ...

Ring in springtime all year round with this double charming bluebell brooch, artfully and masterfully hand crafted in platinum with a touch of 18K yellow gold. The multidimensional flowers are studded in bright turquoise and the sinuous stems and leaves sparkle with 5 carats of high-color, high-quality round brilliant-cut diamonds. Mid-twentieth century vintage and beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! ...

3.50 Carats of old mine-cut diamonds sizzle in all directions in this dazzling antique diamond and opal necklace superbly hand fabricated in rich 18K yellow gold. Diamond set foliate scrolls spray out from a white pear shaped opal flashing purple, orange and blue and delicately set in tiny prongs. Two sizable mine-cut diamonds are set in elaborate buttercup mountings on each shoulder. This unique and impressive Victorian treasure, circa 1890, measures 1 5/8 inches across and 1 3/8 inches in height and is suspended on a delicate cable link chain for an overall necklace length of 19 5/8 inches. ...

Something strikingly different by way of London, England - circa 1971, an extraordinary example of high-end hippie jewelry. The amorphous free-form design, reminiscent of a creature from the deep, is hand crafted in gleaming 18K yellow gold and randomly studded with round brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling .80 carat, and an array of small round faceted aquamarines. Mod! 2 1/4 by 1 5/8 inches, with British hallmarks. ...

A stunning high-fashion bangle bracelet dating from the 1960s. Flowing rows of high-quality, sparkling white, round brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling 2.75 carats, entwine a striking, kinetic design artfully and substantially hand fabricated in nail head textured 18K yellow gold. A singular and sensational statement. ...

This sweeping abstract foliate design, measuring 2 3/8 by 1 7/8 inches, is blooming with 14 bright translucent green natural jades: 1 large oval, 1 small oval, 4 navettes and 8 pear shapes. The sinuous stems sparkle with small bright-white round diamonds set in 18K white gold and the jades are backed in the same. The beautiful and impressive brooch is accompanied by a Stone Lab Group gemological report stating: Natural. No indications of polymers or dyes. It is the opinion of this lab that the country of origin is Myanmar (Burma). ...

A coruscating quintet of European-cut diamonds, totaling 2.75 carats, create a continuous flash across your finger in this otherwise rather simple, classic Victorian ring, hand fabricated in rich 18K yellow gold, with a repousse style upper ring shank. Circa early-twentieth century. Understated elegance, extravagant sparkle! Currently ring size 6 1/4. ...

A central trio of antique cushion-cut diamonds, totaling 1.75 carats, sparkle across a striking louvered design set inside a blazing double frame of icy-white, high-quality, transitional European-cut diamonds (bringing the total diamond weight to 5.00 carats) in this stunning Art Deco masterpiece, expertly hand fabricated in platinum - circa 1930s. The 1 and 3/4 by 13/16 inch plaque is beveled on the corners with deep blue calibre sapphires for a striking and sophisticated effect. Delicate millegraining and a fancy loop on the reverse (to accommodate a dangle) add the finishing touches to this sumptuous Jazz Age jewel. ...

Quintessential Art Deco splendor is consummately captured in this sleek and sophisticated bar pin dating from the zenith of the design period - circa 1925. Three colorful sections: the center featuring a natural oriental pearl, and the outer sections centering on a pair of collet-set European-cut diamonds, are dramatically framed with triangular black onyxes and electric red calibre rubies. These alternated with small sparkling diamonds arrayed in delicately milgrained geometric settings. A fabulous work of high-Art Deco artistry worthy of the finest French or American jewelers'. ...

Graceful garlands of diamond-set flowers, leaves, scallops and swirls frame a luminous baroque fresh water pearl displaying exceptional luster and orient in this exemplary example of Belle Époque design, hand fabricated in platinum over 18K yellow gold - circa 1900. This elegant fin de siècle jewel can be worn as either a pendant or a brooch. Measuring 1 3/4 inch by 1 7/16 inch. Exceptionally elegant. We have fitted the pendant with a new 18 inch yellow gold chain. ...

A fine blue, untreated sapphire is elegantly surrounded with a frame of sparkling white diamonds in this classic 'Lady Di' style ring, crafted in bright 14K white gold - circa mid-twentieth century. The velvety sapphire is quite extraordinary because its luscious color is completely natural, neither treated nor heated, which is verified by a GIA Gem Trade Laboratory Identification Report. The ring shank was hinged on the side to expand over the knuckle, but has been soldered now to a 7 full. Measuring 11/16 inch in length. ...

An entrancing electric-blue octagonal-cut sapphire, weighing 8.62 carats, radiates from atop a newly made, expertly handcrafted 18 karat yellow gold and diamond mounting fashioned in consummate vintage style. The dynamic sapphire is ensconced all around with Art Deco-inspired details combining bold geometry with neoclassical design flourishes. A handful of tiny twinkling single-cut diamonds, meticulous milgraining and hand engraved details add the finishing touches to this stunning one-of-a-kind jewel. This high-profile, breathtaking and eye-catching bauble measures 9/16 inch by 11/16 inch. ...

Lovely antique earrings featuring a pair of Italian mosaics composed of hard stones (pietra dura) each depicting a spray of flowers against a black background. The golden frames are crafted with a coiled wire overlay design which expands the size of each earring to about 1 1/4 inch in length and just shy of 7/8 inch wide. Gorgeous and rare Victorian earrings with gold bead posts added at a later date. ...

This pretty bangle bracelet shimmers on top with nine lustrous rosy-white pearls punctuated with 16 tiny, bright-white full-cut diamonds nestled between them. Chic and sleekly tailored and very well crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. ...

A lustrous snow white pearl glistens in the center of a striking stylized bow motif composed of bright white and sparkling round and baguette diamonds, all set in gleaming platinum. Although a stunning Art Deco design, this delightful ring probably dates from the late-1940s-1950s. .85 carat total diamond weight. 9/16 by just over 3/4 inch. Currently ring size 6. ...

Few original Art Deco delicacies come as fine and fabulous as this sparkling white gem. A gorgeous old-cut marquise diamond, weighing 1.04 carats, accompanied by a GIA Diamond Grading Report stating: G color - VVS1 clarity, is presented to perfection in an artfully designed and appointed mounting hand-fabricated in platinum - circa 1920s-30s. The glorious diamond radiates between gently tapered rows of seamlessly-set French-cut diamonds leading to a fluted ring shank. An elegant scrolled gallery and delicate milgraining add the finishing flourishes to this exceptional Jazz Age jewel. Magnifique! Currently ring size 6.

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A delightful diamond dazzler, crafted in platinum, sparkles night and day with a .30 carat oval diamond in the center of a glittering diamond halo, surmounted by a fancy diamond-set bale. .51 carat total diamond weight. Just over 1/2 inch high by 1/4 inch wide, with 18 inch platinum chain. ...