Fine Gemstones
Coral Branch NecklaceThis 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. |
Superb jadeite and diamond, lady's ringA superb natural color, highly translucent jadeite cabochon set with diamonds in a tasteful platinum ring. |
Jadeite SaddleA bright, lively and highly translucent natural color, apple green jadeite saddle cut weighing 7.44 cts. and measuring 23.5 x 7.5 x 3.2mm |
Rare Fine Mexican Opal 9.08 caratsThis Mexican opal of 9.08 carats is remarkable for its deep orangey red body color and its red fire, a burning, red play of color with green and yellow flashes depending on the light source. It is a stone I found in a piece of jewelry made in the 1960's and therefore has demonstrated a stability over the years. Mexican opals are prone to crazing (drying out and cracking) and this opal is free from crazing. An extraordinary Mexican opal measuring8.58 x 11.5 x 8mm |
Edwardian Platinum, (natural) Zircon RingThe 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. |
Rubellite Cab and 22K gold ringThis stunner features a luscious rubellite, tourmaline double cabochon, bezel set in 22K yellow gold. The cab measures approx. 12 x 9.5 x 7.4mm and weighs approx. 6.96 carats. The ring weighs 6.47 grams of 22K gold. |
Qing Dynasty Buckle Tourmaline and jadeiteThis 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. |
Fine Jadeite Gold RingThis translucent, natural color, high apple green, Burmese jadeite cabochon is so tastefully set by Baba Ji in 22K rich yellow gold. The cab measures approx.11.2 x 7 x 3mm Get your jade on! |
Finest Lapis gold ringThe 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. |
Star Ruby Ring6.13 carat Burma Star Ruby set in silver inlaid with gold magic starsGIA Report 2195708183 Item #222DH |
Antique Tourmaline and Diamond Bridal Necklace and Earrings 1928A 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... |