The "it's so ME" antique dream piece thread

[lovetodream]

Just DIVINE. That is all...

You must be my soul sister. I always drool over the jewelry you purchase/sell/want/admire.

 

[lulu_ma]

Antique Edwardian Diamond Necklace Platinum 18k Gold 9ct Diamonds GIA Cert (5270 | eBay

Necklace with diamonds set in platinum resting on a layer of 18k yellow gold. The largest diamond is in the center of the necklace. Linked by pairs of smaller diamonds in square mounts to large round diamonds - 6 on either side of the central stone.

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[Mreader]

Antique Edwardian Diamond Necklace Platinum 18k Gold 9ct Diamonds GIA Cert (5270 | eBay

Necklace with diamonds set in platinum resting on a layer of 18k yellow gold. The largest diamond is in the center of the necklace. Linked by pairs of smaller diamonds in square mounts to large round diamonds - 6 on either side of the central stone.

www.ebay.com

Omg yes. And I’d wear that with a black tank and jeans.

 

[Christinak]

I still covet this piece but it’s way outta my league. Just love these convertible pieces.

Guy Burton on Instagram: "Here at Hancocks I focus on the beautiful rare old cut gems and try to create unique and individual designs with them.... I like to think I’m pretty good at it... but the Victorians were too! I can’t explain enough how rare,

424 likes, 34 comments - hancocks_diamonds on August 24, 2018: "Here at Hancocks I focus on the beautiful rare old cut gems and try to create unique and individual designs with them.... I like to think I’m pretty good at it... but the Victorians were too! I can’t explain enough how rare...

www.instagram.com

I saw another one this morning that is ingenious and I’ve never seen anything like it before.

Charlotte Glyde FGA on Instagram: "Obsessed with everything about this rare mid 19th century convertible bracelet/ring - the lumpy cushion-shaped diamond, the beautiful foliate engraved decoration, its delicate construction and its technical ingenuit

340K likes, 1,827 comments - charlotteglyde on September 18, 2022: "Obsessed with everything about this rare mid 19th century convertible bracelet/ring - the lumpy cushion-shaped diamond, the beautiful foliate engraved decoration, its delicate construction and its technical ingenuity. The shank...

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[lovetodream]

I still covet this piece but it’s way outta my league. Just love these convertible pieces.

Guy Burton on Instagram: "Here at Hancocks I focus on the beautiful rare old cut gems and try to create unique and individual designs with them.... I like to think I’m pretty good at it... but the Victorians were too! I can’t explain enough how rare,

424 likes, 34 comments - hancocks_diamonds on August 24, 2018: "Here at Hancocks I focus on the beautiful rare old cut gems and try to create unique and individual designs with them.... I like to think I’m pretty good at it... but the Victorians were too! I can’t explain enough how rare...

www.instagram.com

I saw another one this morning that is ingenious and I’ve never seen anything like it before.

Charlotte Glyde FGA on Instagram: "Obsessed with everything about this rare mid 19th century convertible bracelet/ring - the lumpy cushion-shaped diamond, the beautiful foliate engraved decoration, its delicate construction and its technical ingenuit

340K likes, 1,827 comments - charlotteglyde on September 18, 2022: "Obsessed with everything about this rare mid 19th century convertible bracelet/ring - the lumpy cushion-shaped diamond, the beautiful foliate engraved decoration, its delicate construction and its technical ingenuity. The shank...

www.instagram.com

Oh.My.Eyes. Convertible pieces are SO cool.

 

[Neptune]

https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2022/fine-jewels-2/lapis-lazuli-pink-tourmaline-bracelet-circa-1955

Can't get enough of this Georg Jensen, picture by Jemima Chamberlain-Adams

 

[lulu_ma]

Can't get enough of this Georg Jensen, picture by Jemima Chamberlain-Adams

Oh I'm a huge Georg Jensen fan-especially their sterling

 

[Neptune]

Oh I'm a huge Georg Jensen fan-especially their sterling

Glad to hear that you're a fan. I wasn't even aware of his jewelry until I saw this bracelet, the Art Nouveau and modern combo got my attention.

 

[lulu_ma]

Glad to hear that you're a fan. I wasn't even aware of his jewelry until I saw this bracelet, the Art Nouveau and modern combo got my attention.

Minor threadjack-this is my fave GJ sterling pattern-Cactus

 

[Cerulean]

I'd contemplate robbing a bank for this ring. would life in prison be worth it? strong maybe

GIA Certified 3 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring For Sale at 1stDibs | 3 carat old mine cut diamond, old mine diamonds, tiffany quick himbeere

For Sale on 1stDibs - A very rare and exquisite 3 carat fancy intense yellow diamond certified by GIA. The diamond is very rare for three main reasons is a fancy intense yellow

www.1stdibs.com

 

[Cerulean]

I also think this is terribly charming but totally out of the question for my size 8 finger!

Antique Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring at 1stDibs

View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stDibs - Antique Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Cluster Ring Metal: Platinum Weight: 3.41 grams Diamonds: Approx. 1.50 CTW J-K SI mine cut diamonds Top: 6.5 x 15mm

www.1stdibs.com

 

[RosieR]

I'd contemplate robbing a bank for this ring. would life in prison be worth it? strong maybe

GIA Certified 3 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Old Mine Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring For Sale at 1stDibs | 3 carat old mine cut diamond, old mine diamonds, tiffany quick himbeere

For Sale on 1stDibs - A very rare and exquisite 3 carat fancy intense yellow diamond certified by GIA. The diamond is very rare for three main reasons is a fancy intense yellow

www.1stdibs.com

This would be my absolute dream ring! Yellow is my favourite colour and I adore old cuts. I’d definitely be your alibi if I could wear it one day a month

 

[Neptune]

Vintage inspired brooch by BHAGAT

 

[Neptune]

I know nothing about cameo, the craftsmanship just looks gorgeous and graceful to me.

Venus d'Arles Cameo | Sian Harlowe

Superlative shell and 15ct gold cameo brooch depicting a profile portrait of the Venus d'Arles, attributable to the workshop of Saulini.c.1860.A similar cameo of the same subject can be found in the Hull Grundy Collection, British Museum. Fine tiered ropetwist frame. 2.5inches.Provenance...

www.sianharloweantiques.com

 

[lulu_ma]

I’m buying this if I hit the lottery

 

[Neptune]

@Muluver does your pear need a friend?

An Art Nouveau Emerald, Diamond, Enamel and Gold Ring, Marcus and Co., circa 1900

An Art Nouveau Emerald, Diamond, Enamel and Gold Ring, Marcus and Co., circa 1900Fashioned with elaborate intricate scrolling wirework with a green guilloché enamel ground, decorated with an emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 2.50 carats, a yellow marquise-cut diamond weighing...

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[oldcutclubmember]

@Muluver does your pear need a friend?

An Art Nouveau Emerald, Diamond, Enamel and Gold Ring, Marcus and Co., circa 1900

An Art Nouveau Emerald, Diamond, Enamel and Gold Ring, Marcus and Co., circa 1900Fashioned with elaborate intricate scrolling wirework with a green guilloché enamel ground, decorated with an emerald-cut emerald weighing approximately 2.50 carats, a yellow marquise-cut diamond weighing...

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OMG I wish I had the funds for this!! I love it and emerald is one of my kids’ birthstones.

 

[lulu_ma]

OMG 13.79 cts of antique amaziness. I feel lucky that I got to try it on!

(from the estate of Katherine Urquhart Warren-the founder of the Preservation Society of Newport)

 

[kgizo]

OMG 13.79 cts of antique amaziness. I feel lucky that I got to try it on!

(from the estate of Katherine Urquhart Warren-the founder of the Preservation Society of Newport)

Wowza! That is a special piece.

 

[Betty Baguettes]

No words...just

The Du Pont Padparadscha, 24.20 Carats

The Du Pont Padparadscha, 24.20 Carats. Joined by approximately 3.50 carats of white diamonds. Set in 18K yellow gold. Certified by AGL and GRS. Ceylon. Rare Padparadscha sapphire jewelry for sale at M.S. Rau

rauantiques.com

 

[Neptune]

OMG 13.79 cts of antique amaziness. I feel lucky that I got to try it on!

(from the estate of Katherine Urquhart Warren-the founder of the Preservation Society of Newport)

Thanks for the tip, this...

 

[lulu_ma]

Each OEC is .40 carats

 

[purplesilk]

OMG 13.79 cts of antique amaziness. I feel lucky that I got to try it on!

(from the estate of Katherine Urquhart Warren-the founder of the Preservation Society of Newport)

Your "Marylin Monroe" looks better, she's divine!

 

[lulu_ma]

Your "Marylin Monroe" looks better, she's divine!

Thanks for your kind words @purplesilk ! MM's cut is better, but the sheer size of the 13.79 is bonkers-she was very pretty irl-there were just a lot of fingerprints on her (not all mine)

 

[Rfisher]

I love this style of ring. And it’s supersized

I don’t love there’s basically zero point zero information on the ring, in the listing.

 

[Neptune]

In my dreams.

espadim 1985

 

[Neptune]

Cool and how very modern.

Medieval diamond ring unearthed in field - Antique Collecting

A medieval diamond ring, unearthed in a farmer's field in Dorset, could sell for thousands in an upcoming London sale

antique-collecting.co.uk

 

[chaitea]

Two-sided pendant by Louis Wièse, with the reverse side believed to depict Mary Stuart (not shown here though).

The chased gold portrait of a Classical maiden on the reverse, wearing a luxurious fringe necklace and tainia, is derived from an engraved gem formerly in the collection of Prince Stanislas Poniatowski, which bears the erroneous signature of Dioskourides. The subject of the gem is uncertain; some identify her as the goddess Venus, some as Isis and some as Zeus’s lover Io. During the nineteenth century, the intaglio was considered a great treasure from the ancient world and was believed to have been discovered in 1756 on the estate of the Duke of Bracciano. Wièse is most likely to have known it as a plaster impression.

 

[chaitea]

Or for those who like high fantasy novels:

A 1940 yellow gold, silver, diamond and sapphire halberd brooch

A 1940 yellow gold, silver, diamond and sapphire halberd broochCm 7.5 x 3 Spilla a forma di alabarda degli anni 40 in oro giallo, argento, diamanti e zaffiroCm 7.5 x 3

www.gioielleriapennisi.com

 

[Neptune]

An Antique Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Platinum and Gold Brooch, circa 1920

An Antique Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Platinum and Gold Brooch, circa 1920The delicate design decorated with five collet-set old European-cut diamonds and small old mine-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.00 carat, amid entwined emerald and sapphire square frames, in platinum and 18k gold

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