Paspaley trunk show - NYC, October 2023

[CMN]

Thank you!!

I keep saying I'm done with pearls - I'm really almost done with pearls now A juicy ring was one of the last "big" things I'd been wanting!!

I'd originally wondered if I shouldn't order in rose gold, I don't wear much yellow, but Paspaley's YG is so mellow somehow. Just a small step past unplated WG. I'm glad I went yellow, I think it's a more neutral background for the sapphires.

So I've got an old Tiffany pink sapphire bracelet that pairs perfectly - the pinks are perfectly matched But no idea what to do for earrings, I assumed I'd use pearls but it doesn't work, too much big bulbous blob all over

But that's a project for another time!

I agree that yellow gold was the better choice in this instance, particularly with the placement of the yellow sapphires in the centre of the ring. The yellow with yellow reads more harmoniously.

 

[Dreamer_D]

Thank you!!

I keep saying I'm done with pearls - I'm really almost done with pearls now A juicy ring was one of the last "big" things I'd been wanting!!

I'd originally wondered if I shouldn't order in rose gold, I don't wear much yellow, but Paspaley's YG is so mellow somehow. Just a small step past unplated WG. I'm glad I went yellow, I think it's a more neutral background for the sapphires.

So I've got an old Tiffany pink sapphire bracelet that pairs perfectly - the pinks are perfectly matched But no idea what to do for earrings, I assumed I'd use pearls but it doesn't work, too much big bulbous blob all over

But that's a project for another time!

Gosh I'm seeing sizable pink sapphire drop earrings

I was reading your post and it took me like five minutes because my eyes kept drifting down to look at these amazing jewels! The colors are just so amazing. It's funny you mentioned that it is yellow gold. I didn't even notice the metal color when I was looking at it! It is the perfect choice though as it warms up the whole piece and as you say, it is the perfect backdrop and compliment for the gems.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Thank you!!

I keep saying I'm done with pearls - I'm really almost done with pearls now A juicy ring was one of the last "big" things I'd been wanting!!

I'd originally wondered if I shouldn't order in rose gold, I don't wear much yellow, but Paspaley's YG is so mellow somehow. Just a small step past unplated WG. I'm glad I went yellow, I think it's a more neutral background for the sapphires.

So I've got an old Tiffany pink sapphire bracelet that pairs perfectly - the pinks are perfectly matched But no idea what to do for earrings, I assumed I'd use pearls but it doesn't work, too much big bulbous blob all over

But that's a project for another time!

Oo maybe some gemmy baby akoya dangles with little sapphire briolettes? Something with movement to go with the feathers!

 

[yssie]

That is truly one of the most gorgeous pieces of jewelry I have ever seen. What a unique edition to your already one of a kind jewelry box. Enjoy every second wearing it @yssie!

Thank you so much!

So I tried to get a good pic of my Paspaley trio - I have to say, it's not a superbly cohesive set, is it? But I'm okay with that. A few years back I wouldn't have been okay with that But I've got enough pearls to be getting on with these days.

I'm also still coming to terms with how completely different Mikimoto and Paspaley are!! I mean, I don't expect all diamond jewellery vendors to have the same aesthetic, so why would I expect that from pearl specialists? And not even the same type of pearl... My tastes do swing more on the Mikimoto side, though, so I don't envision my Paspaley set expanding meaningfully.



In other discoveries, it's been repulsively hot and muggy the past week, and turns out I sized this ring perfectly for Steamy Swamp & Sudafed season. To reuse a description I just upchucked in another group. #Wins.


Here's something unexpected - I noticed just yesterday! Left is the Song Bird stock design. Middle is mine. And right is the Rain Bird ring, which is actually more expensive. The stock Song Bird has lots of "veins" in the bottom feather, and smaller stones... Mine has the Rain Bird bottom feather design, no veins and bigger stones, I wonder if anyone at Paspaley noticed?

 

[yssie]

OMG that is so sensational! I had no sense of the scale until you showed it on the hand. What an absolute treasure! And I love the ombre/gradient ordering of the hues of the sapphires!

Another "high jewelry" high-water mark for the @yssie collection!

May I ask: who made the ring? Or did I miss that among all the lovely photos?

Thank you!! I bought direct from Paspaley They made the mount in Australia, I think the workshop is in Darwin?

It was really easy to order remotely - I gave my SA my size and a 50% deposit and waited for her to let me know they'd sourced a pearl. (Turns out she did some vetting and vetoing in the background for me!)
Remainder owed upon completion but the exchange rate spiked in my favour and I decided to just pay it off early - ended up being a good choice, saved probably a couple thousand


If only I was made of money - I'd go straight for this beauty

Wild Feather Double Cuff - Song Bird

Paspaley Wild Feather Bangle featuring eight, 6-14mm drop Australian South Sea Pearls, 490 white diamonds (3.30ct), 12 rubies (4.82ct), 351 sapphires (14.47ct), 6 garnets (11.68ct) and 45 tsavorites (2.35ct) set in 18kt yellow gold.

www.paspaley.com

 

[yssie]

Having seen some pieces from the rain bird collection at their HQ, I know exactly what you mean. The design and execution is beautiful.

Yes, oh my goodness. They only brought a few Wild samples to the US but between those and pieces from other collections - I remember being really surprised by how substantial everything felt. Incredibly well made and refined, though, and nothing actually looks hefty. This ring somehow weighs in at a solid 24g!

I agree that yellow gold was the better choice in this instance, particularly with the placement of the yellow sapphires in the centre of the ring. The yellow with yellow reads more harmoniously.

I was reading your post and it took me like five minutes because my eyes kept drifting down to look at these amazing jewels! The colors are just so amazing. It's funny you mentioned that it is yellow gold. I didn't even notice the metal color when I was looking at it! It is the perfect choice though as it warms up the whole piece and as you say, it is the perfect backdrop and compliment for the gems.

I went back and forth a fair bit after I got it, on whether I maybe should've requested white or pink gold... But WG would have brought out all the brown and grey in the melee, and RG would have clashed with those front and center yellows. YG goes with all the colours and warms everything up - no downsides to worry about. Glad I left well enough alone

 

[yssie]

Gosh I'm seeing sizable pink sapphire drop earrings

Oo maybe some gemmy baby akoya dangles with little sapphire briolettes? Something with movement to go with the feathers!

This is actually way more difficult than it probably should be!

I've been on an #OnlyStuds kick for several years now. If they aren't studs I won't wear them. They can be small studs or big studs but... That's the first requirement: Must be studs.

Then - I don't do a lot of yellow gold. So whatever I get won't see a ton of wear. So I don't want to spend too much.

I like the idea of coloured gems but... How do I match colour and saturation to the colours in the ring? That sounds like a lot of searching and returns, not sure I'm up for that sort of project right now. Diamonds are safe.

But diamonds are annoyingly expensive! So whatever I do won't be anything big.

I bought a pair of baby bezels - I've got a pair in platinum and I love them and wear them quite a bit -


And I'm also getting a pair of these, cheap n' cheerful even if they don't work out -


If Paspaley made these without the dangly bits I would be SO so so covetous!! But realistically a custom project is both out-of-effort and out-of-budget, even if they'd approve it, which who knows, so

 

[yssie]

@Dreamer_D @MakingTheGrade Well, I’m in my FudgeIt era, so I sent Paspaley a note last night about possibly customizing those Wild feather earrings to remove the dangling garnets and pearls.

They submitted my request for a special order to the workshop this afternoon - to see if it’s doable. No idea how long that’ll take. Or how much it might cost. I’ll keep y’all posted.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Oooo can’t wait to see if they green light it!
Also I was under the impression diamond prices were low now? I just got a 1.27ct branded diamond from JA and was surprised at how low the price was