This choker necklace is well made probably by an important house, it bears a maker’s mark which we are unfamiliar with. This important necklace fits at the collar and is expandable for on/off ease and will fit most necklines. Circa 1965. In the style and workmanship, of the great designer Marina B. (but not signed),…
The Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara
One of her most dazzling pieces was this tiara of 15 intertwined diamond circles strung together with a diamond ribbon on top and hung with articulating pendant pearls, made in the 1874 by Bolin, the Russian court jeweler. She hid this wonderful example of intricate Russian craftsmanship in the vault at Vladimir Palace in 1918 when she…
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Tanzanite, Diamond and Pearl Choker Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold by Mikimoto
Tanzanite is relatively new to the colored stone galaxy. As the most common story of the tanzanite mining boom goes, in 1967 a Masai tribesman stumbled upon a cluster of highly transparent, intense violet-to-blue crystals weathering out of the earth in Merelani, an area of northern Tanzania. “The pearl is the queen of gems and…
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The Exquisite BAÏKAL Aquamarine Jewelry by Boucheron
Femmes Boréales harks back to the traditional dress and imperial jewelry sets lavishly embellished with pearls, diamonds and precious stones, that have been given modern flair for contemporary queens. BAÏKAL Necklace set with a 78,33 ct Santa Maria oval aquamarine, moonstones and cultured pearls, paved with diamonds and aquamarines, on white gold. BAÏKAL Ring set…
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An Antique Emerald, Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace, Circa 1900.
An Antique Emerald, Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace, Circa 1900. The openwork necklace set with swags of circular-cut emeralds, alternating with old brilliant-cut diamonds, highlighted by a series of button-shaped pearls, suspending two rows of pear-shaped emeralds, all graduating in size towards the front, completed by smaller old brilliant-cut diamond accents, maker’s marks, detachable to…
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A Stunning Art Nouveau Jade Pendant Brooch with Seed Pearls in 14kt Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Jade Pendant Brooch with Seed Pearls in 14kt Yellow Gold This early 1900s pendant brooch combination is a beautiful and whimsical example of Art Nouveau design as it is extremely fluid entertaining a leaf motif. The centerpiece is a lovely marquise cabochon cut jade gemstone weighing about 6.00 carats displaying a light to…
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A Gorgeous Chanel Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Ring
Chanel Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Ring A magnificent authentic Chanel pearl and diamond ring featuring 1.72 Ct of the finest round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. Available through Opulent Jewelers. Price: US $27,500.00 Located in Bucks County, PA, USA.
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Gorgeous Collection of Stunning Gemstone and Diamond Rings Created by Cartier
PANTHÈRE DE CARTIER HIGH JEWELRY RING White gold, one 3.59-carat indigolite tourmaline, one cabochon-cut opal, onyx, sapphire spots, emerald An Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring, by Cartier, circa 1930. The cut-cornered step-cut sapphire, weighing 5.34 carats, within a surround of single and baguette-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, signed Cartier London, numbered, maker’s case. Cartier…
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The color of the pearls
The Pearls have a wide variety of natural colors. The basic colors include the cream, White, Gray, green and pink. The Color of the pearl does not affect its value or its quality as much as other factors. The most important aspects of the color of the pearl, judging by its quality, are the saturation…
