Art Jewelry - Pleasurably Learning Experience in New York

The Forbes Galleries in New York City will be featuring International Art Jewelry: 1895 – 1925 next month, an exhibition encompassing decorative arts movements from the turn of the 19th century that included jewelry.

The “art jewelry” to be shown at the show is from the arts and crafts movements in Great Britain and the United States, from the Art Nouveau movement in France, Belgium and the U.S., from the Jugendstil movement in Germany and Austria and from the Skonvirke movement in Scandinavian countries, Italy and more.

The exhibition will explain why there was a global interest in creating art jewelry at this time, as well as point out the similarities and differences between the influences and styles of jewelry executed in various countries.

New Type of Jewelry Adornment

Feeling intimidate by the price of gold or platinum when decide to have a new ring? There nothing to stop you to have a new piece of jewelry as right now jewelry may be made from any material. New designer Robert Grey Kaylor creates steel jewelry line made up of blackened
steel, diamonds and sapphires.

He received the Mort Abelson New Designer of the Year Award. Kaylor’s blackened steel is crafted from antique keys, furniture nails and railroad date nails, discarded materials he searches for to create rings, bracelets and necklaces.

Amethyst - Peridot and Diamond Bracelet by Bulgari

This amethyst and peridot jewelry set really for a lady who is self-confident. Bulgari creates very recognizable and bold designed jewelry by using a beautiful combination of amethyst and peridot incorporated into the jewelry set.

The Bulgari's jewelry set comprised of a pair of amethyst, peridot and diamond ear clips, and an amethyst, peridot and diamond bracelet. The bracelet designed as a single row of cushion-shaped amethysts alternating with similar shaped peridots, each spaced by baguette diamonds, mounted in white gold. The jewelry set was sold in the auction for $33,625.

Rubellite and Diamond Bracelet by Bulgari

What kind of stone it is in this diamond bracelet? Purplish red ruby? Bulgari creates this beautiful diamond bracelet featuring rubellite.

Rubellite is tourmaline that is strong in pink or red. Red tourmaline is also well known trade name for rubellite. High quality rubellite has pure red or rich pink red colors. Many dealers prefer pure red color rubellite as it resembles ruby. Of course, it can substitute ruby in jewelry since a rubellite in big size and good clarity can less substantial in price than a ruby. In jewelry industry, high couture jewelers usually feature rubellite in their rings, pendants, or bracelets.

This rubellite and diamond bracelet, Bulgari designed as a row of mixed-cut cushion-shaped rubellites alternating with marquise-shaped diamonds, mounted in white gold, length approximately 167mm. This bracelet was sold for $25,218 in a Sothebys' auction.

Ruby and Diamond Dress Set

They are simple, contemporary, and elegant. I'm stunning to know Michele Della Valle creates this cufflinks set. Apart from his magnificently beautiful and unbelievably intricate designs of pave setting gemstone jewelry, he creates elegantly and functional ruby jewelry.

Spessartite Garnet & Diamond Ring by Henry Dunay

Truly a masterful piece, combining spectacular gemstones with impressive design and craftsmanship. The main attraction is the absolutely beautiful 28.41 carat Spessartite Garnet! Complimenting this amazing gemstone is 4.07 carats fine Diamonds.

This ring is a museum piece, Henry Dunay used one of the best quality spessartite garnets and it was huge. Today, spessartite garnet in the size 20 carat up, mandarin color, and in good clarity is rare to find in the gem market.

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Magnificent Green Tourmaline and Diamond Ring

Elegantly set in a delicate micro pave diamond mounting, this 18k gold ring features a rich, green tourmaline. Often classified as "chrome" tourmaline, this stone exemplifies the deep olive green that is so highly sought after. The center stone weighs 5.72cts while there are 0.76cts of diamonds in the mounting.

The gold ring was elegantly designed. It is quite a grab for someone who adores vintage jewelry. The deep olive green tourmaline seems very saturated and almost dark color.

Estate Jewelry Offered by Windsor Jewelers

Asprey Three Color Tourmaline Earrings. Subtle pink and lavender shades, totally flexible and superbly made. One and a quarter inches length. May be converted to clip.

Tourmaline is known for arrays of colors. However in the past, we had not seen purple tourmaline used in jewelry since purple tourmaline in natural was hard to find. Until recently, there were the discoveries of Mozambique tourmaline which excited the gem industry for their quatity and glowing purple color. Moreover, Mozambique purple tourmaline became sought after tourmaline since it can be heated to Paraiba color tourmaline.

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Piaget - Limelight Paradise Sets

Limelight Paradise Ring

Journey to the heart of breathtaking paradisiacal islands, where a shoal of diamond fish swims around an aquarelle-like aquamarine. Alternating pear- and triangular-shaped diamonds depicting fish, the setting of this ring glorifies the spectacular aquamarine stone to create an ideal adornment for an exotic, festive journey.

Limelight Paradise Necklace

Limelight Paradise lagoon inspiration necklace in 18K white gold, set with oval aquamarines, one emerald-cut mint tourmaline(approx. 24 ct), one oval mint tourmaline (approx. 61 ct), one briolette-cut green tourmaline (approx. 10 ct), and brilliant-cut diamonds.

BlackBerry & Diamond. Why not?

Wearing diamond or gemstone jewelry in work days may be a little bit too much. But blackberry with sparkling diamond in week days may be never too much if you have a deep pocket.
You can find choices of diamond set blackberry: IceLink Blackberry Bold 9700 is set with six carats of black diamonds with the price of $15,000. This Blackberry set will be featured at Basel world show which opens on March 24.
If you care for gold as currently price of gold commodity is skyrocket. Luxury goods designer Alexander Amosu has also created an 18k gold diamond set blackberry handset. The mid frame is in 18 carat solid gold while the other parts are in metallic gold color. This handset will be available in yellow, rose, and pink gold with choice of adding diamonds in any color.