Best Use of Color - 2012 AGTA Spectrum Award - Deirdre Featherstone

Deirdre Featherstone is outstanding in AGTA Spectrum Award this year. Her name is new to the competition but never has been a new kid on the block for classic design fine jewelry. Her collection based on 19th and 20th style with a combination of color and modern concept of technique in jewelry making. Her jewelry has interchangeable enhancement can be use as different jewelry adornment.

This platinum diamond opal earrings accented with blue zircons, tanzanite, and paraiba tourmalines is the winner of best use of color category competition of 2012 AGTA Spectrum Award.

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.

Carved Floral Sapphire in White & Black Gold, Michele Della Valle

The carved floral sapphire weighing 26.29 carats to a mount entirely set with circular-cut similar stones, mounted in white and blackened gold, size 53, signed MdV, Italian assay and maker's marks. The sapphire is of Burmese origin and untreated.
Sapphires, emeralds, rubies, and tourmaline have been carved into floral motifs and other shapes for centuries. Far Eastern cultures like ancient India, Middle East, and early Persia were masters at this art form. This carved floral sapphire ring by Michele Della Valle is a brilliant touch of both antique and modern technique in jewelry world.

Par of Aquamarine, Onyx & Diamond Pendent Ear Clips, Michele Della Valle

Dangle earrings is in the latest fashion trend right now. This dangle earrings made by an Italian famous designer, Michele Della Valle. Each surmount composed of an oval aquamarine and four annular motifs set with brilliant-cut diamonds and onyx links, suspending a pear-shaped aquamarine, mounted in white gold.

Piaget's New Haute Joaillerie collection

Piaget takes a new adventure in Haute Couture Jewelry

Piaget lauches its new Haute Joaillerie collection, including 60 exceptional creations, first time since a series of cocktail rings two years ago. Piaget participates "The 25th Biennale des Antiquaires in Paris on September 15th-22nd 2010, which is one of the most prestigious jewelry and antique shows of the world.

"Piaget, a tradition of excellence"

Piaget’s first participation in the Biennale des Antiquaires in Paris is a natural continuation of the brand history. The tradition of prestige and excellence cultivated by Piaget since its founding in 1874, combined with its creativity and its successive encounters in the world of Art make it a first-class player in this event. From the famous ultra-thin hand-wound Calibre 9P to the 600P world-thinnest shaped tourbillon movement, the exceptional talent of the Maison Piaget lies in its ability to perpetually reinvent time-honoured techniques, to inspire dreams by creating surprises and emotions around gold and diamonds. In the late 1950s, jewellery began acquiring increasing importance for Piaget, with the appearance of jewellery-watches.

In the 1960s and 1970s, the brand’s penchant for boldness was expressed fully and freely, creating an inimitable style and an immediately recognisable identity. The brand brought extravagance to the extremely traditional world of watchmaking by introducing hard stone dials, cuff-watches, ring-watches and amazing sautoir-necklace watches. Piaget was one of the first companies to combine Haute Horlogerie and Haute Joaillerie, to create watches that were pieces of jewellery and vice versa. To look at time differently, as a precious entity that deserves the finest materials and the most accomplished expertise. To combine watchmaking know-how acquired through over 135 years with a constantly pioneering spirit. That was what led the brand in the 1960s to acquire workshops specialising in goldsmithing and precious stones in order to gain complete control of its production.

Today, Piaget is a fully integrated watch manufacturer encompassing over 40 crafts and professions dedicated to the subtle and refined arts of Haute Horlogerie and Haute Joaillerie.

Brumani - Pink & Smoky Quartz Jewelry for New Season

It's time to check the jewelry box when fall season approaches. Check out Brumani's "Candy Terracotta Collection". Pink and smokey quartz goes very well with yellow gold.

Brumani jewelry style is classic and contemporary.

Rising Star Young Designer - New Jewelry Line

These lovely earrings are comprised of 2.67 carat Aquamarine and 3.60 carat total weight tri-angel shield Peridot and diamond earring jackets set in platinum. It can be worn on business day or a party night. This unique jewelry is designed by Tracy Janule.

Tracy Janule is a new & outstanding designer in the AGTA Spectrum Award competition. She won her first AGTA Spectrum Award in 2010 for "Best use of Platinum and Color".

Tracy's jewerly designs are contemporary, elegant, and versatile.

$155,000 Shoe Made Almost Entirely of Diamonds and Gold

In the gold era, we have seen many things made from gold:- clothes, car, bag, phone, and etc. For Sex and City fans, it will be beyond the wildest dreams to own this pair of shoes.

Borgezie has created a shoe that costs $155,000 per pair, comprised almost entirely of diamonds and gold.

Each shoe is first handcrafted by a goldsmith and then handed off to a diamond setter, who encrusts the shoe “with over 2,200 individual sparkling diamonds.” Total diamond used 30 carats.



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5.18 Carats Orange Fire Opal and Diamond Ring in Hong Kong Auction

Not often we find orange fire opal jewelry in auction. Black opal is more well-known in jewelry market. A cabochon fire opal set with two triangular-shaped diamonds within a pave-set diamond surround, to the elevated diamond-set gallery and three quarter-hoop, mounted in platinum and 18k white gold. The fire opal and diamond ring was priced at $15,308.

Precious fire opal is opal with an orange to red color with play of color. This type of opal is unique in the lush world of the opals. The three criteria which determine the price of a fire opal are play of color, body color and transparency. The more transparency and fire it has, and the more intense the deep red of its body color, the more valuable it will be.

A whopping 190.74 Carats Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant

A simple yet elegant Art Deco aquamarine jewelry in diamond pendant was priced at $92,500 in Christie’s auction at Rockefeller Plaza, New York.

The pendant set with a cut-cornered rectangular-cut aquamarine, weighting approximately 190.74 carats, mounted in platinum.

Do you realize how big a 190 carats stone is?

Nigeria Spessartite Garnet Jewelry - Never Fade in Favor

A 14.02 carats spessartite garnet and diamond ring found the new owner in recent Christie’s auction in Hong Kong.

By the time the discovery of Nigeria spessartite garnet veins was well known among people in jewelry trade. Top quality stones already stocked in the inventories of big companies. For year, we have seen big size spessartite garnet jewelry designed by renowned American or European jewelry designers. Little we know that Asian customers also crave for this natural un-treated yellow-orange colors gemstone. Especially, customers from the land of “rising sun”, Japanese like sun-burnt red-orange color of spessartite garnet.