An ultra feminine Art Deco Period Necklace of Platinum and Diamonds modified with a platinum and diamond pendant set with an exquisite Gem Silica (Chrysocolla chalecedony)cabochon weighing 10.04 carats. Total diamond weight approx. 6 carats including an approx. 1 carat old-european cut diamond.
Set in 20K yellow gold and platinum, this lovely 2.03ct, cushion cut diamond boasts D color and VS1 clarity with No fluorescence. A quintessential engagement ring! GIA Report No. 7271858661
Rare in transparent gem quality, Benitoite is the much sought after California State Gemstone as it hails from San Benito County in the Golden State. This 2.45ct Benitoite set in platinum with yellow gold may be worn proudly by any gender! GIA Report No.2205567079
This extraordinary necklace is composed of 61 branch segments of fine, natural color red coral. From an old American collection, the necklace was likely created in the first quarter of the 20th century. Weight 176 grams GIA Report - Natural Color.
The turn of the century platinum and 18K yellow gold ring features a bright yellow Zircon weighing approx. 5.20 carats. Not to be confused with cubic zirconium, this natural stone is particularly rare due to its near pure yellow hue. 21 old mine cut diamonds grace this ring and weigh altogether approx. 2 carats.
This Qing Dynasty (turn of the 20th century) buckle features a large polished, pink tourmaline slice from California and a Burmese "moss on snow" jadeite. The gilt copper buckle features ice crackle decoration behind the transparent pink tourmaline. The Empress Dowager, Tzu-hsi, was the most important patron of California tourmalines during her lifetime and consequently China became its biggest importer in the late 19th century.
The finest Afghan Lapis has been cushion cut and faceted to show off its other worldly quality - A blue that is reminiscent of the finest Kashmir sapphires. Set in gold, a cephalopod is engraved on either side as if underscoring the power of this gem.
Antique Tourmaline and Diamond Bridal Necklace and Earrings 1928
A Fabulous collection of approximately 45 carats of early Brazilian Cruzeiro Tourmalines in an antique bridal necklace and earrings with detailed provenance!
On October 24, 1928, in London, England at the Church of the Holy Rosary on Marleybone Road, Mister John Sydney Tillotson and his lovely bride Miss Mary Josephine Lila Child were wed. At the time a number of papers made mention of the wedding and covered it in their Society pages...
The vibrant blue of this natural, 20.70ct (heated) sapphire glimmers through the checkerboard faceting of the top of the stone. The 18K yellow gold mount is generous and lends itself well suspended from a cable or a diamond necklace! GIA Report No.1172325713