Gallery of Rare Jewels | David Humphrey

Rare Fine Mexican Opal 9.08 carats

This 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 measuring
8.58 x 11.5 x 8mm

Rubellite Cab and 22K gold ring

This 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 jadeite

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.

Burma Sapphire Gold Ring

This vivid blue "Shanghai cut" Burma sapphire weighs approx. 4.25 carats and is set in a luscious 22K gold, handmade ring. Great for either gender!
Approx. 10 grams 22K gold.

Burmese Sapphire Beads

Burmese sapphire beads (529 cts.), diamonds and platinum.