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…

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…

Russian Kokoshnik Tiara

Russian Kokoshnik tiara introduced in 17 century for womens head cover. It’s a traditional head cover in Russia. Russian style tiara was invited for the request of Queen Alexandra on her silver anniversary. Russian Kokoshnik tiara introduced in 17 century for womens head cover. It’s a traditional head cover in Russia. Russian style tiara was…

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…

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…

Gorgeous Jewelry by the Legendary Jeweler Grima

  Grima earclips with a pair of South Sea pearls, set with marquise emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds in yellow gold, 1979; Grima bracelet with carved emeralds, cabochon sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, set in yellow gold, 1973; Grima ring in yellow gold, set with baguette diamonds, emeralds and sapphires, 1978.    

An Exquisite Vintage European Diamond Pendant Pearl Necklace in Platinum 6.71 cwt Detachable

Vintage European Diamond Pendant Pearl Necklace in Platinum 6.71ctw Detachable Featured is a bold and striking vintage pendant/brooch combination attached to a lovely pearl necklace strand. The centerpiece is made of platinum and allows you to wear at as a brooch with its pin attached to the back or their are clasping units on the…