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“I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number you get in a diamond.” – Mae West (American actress)
The theme for "Looking Close on Friday" the 1st of August is "bling jewellery & accessories". Now, I am not a big fan of gaudy jewellery, but I am fond of stylish statement pieces, and this ring which I have chosen for the theme falls into the latter type, and is my kind of bling. This ring was made in 1933: the deepest year of the Great Depression, yet there is nothing depressing about it as its diamonds and sapphires set in an unusual hexagonal Art Deco setting, the likes of which I never seen before, sparkle and wink. The piece exudes luxury and was made by a very skilled Parisian jeweller. Set in platinum, and attached to an eighteen karat gold band, this French cocktail ring contains ten cushion cut old mine diamonds around a channel of princess cut sapphires. When worn, it sparkles and shimmers and certainly catches the eye, but to make it even more glamourous, I have chosen to set it upon a piece of sequin covered fabric.
The ring was a favoured piece by its owner, and worn to cocktail parties, balls, the opera and social events throughout the 1930s. When the Second World War broke out, it still found its way onto its owner’s finger on occasion when she went dancing at fashionable West End nightclubs like the Café de Paris, or the Ritz or the Dorchester, even as the German bombs of the Blitz hit London. After the War, the ring continued to be worn, but more so at quieter family affairs, society occasions and political events. Most importantly this ring was loved and treasured by its original owner, and is still loved to this very day. I hope you like my choice for this week’s theme, and that it makes you smile!
The year is 1915, and Great Britain has been at war with the Kaiser for a year now. A young, newly minted Officer takes his sweetheart for a day trip to the seaside resort of Brighton before he is shipped out to the front. They wander the promenade and the shops of the town to distract themselves from their inevitable parting. She sees a pretty daisy setting diamond ring in the window of a Brighton jeweller’s shop. He walks in proudly, dressed in his smart new army khaki, and buys the ring for her. When he gives it to her, he asks her to promise to wear it until he comes home again. Knowing that there is a distinct chance that he may not come home, she calls her agreement to his request a “piecrust promise” – easily broken. However, as he slips it on to her finger, she agrees and tells him to keep himself safe and prove that his promise to return is not a piecrust promise either. That is the beginning of the true story for this ring. You will be pleased to hear that when hostilities ended in 1918, the young Officer did return to his sweetheart, and they did get married in 1920 and started a family. She held to her promise, and she wore this ring, which became known as the “piecrust promise ring”, until he came home, and then for a good many years after: her whole life in fact, which was a long and happy one with her husband, that young Officer.
The theme for "Looking Close on Friday" for the 27th of September is "gemstones". I have many pieces that I have access to that I could photograph for the theme, but I really wanted to share this dainty daisy setting ring of six winking diamonds set in platinum on an eighteen karat band, made in 1914, because it has a happy story associated with it. I hope you like my choice for this week’s theme, and that it makes you smile.
Edwardian jewellery is renowned for its delicate, beautifully crafted designs. In contrast to Victorian jewellery, many pieces created during the Art Nouveau period were made in a very feminine fashion, using finer smaller stones and very light settings made possible by using platinum.
(Private collection).
This year the FFF+ Group have decided to have a monthly challenge called "Freestyle On The Fifth". A different theme chosen by a member of the group each month, and the image is to be posted on the 5th of the month.
This month the theme, "Sparkle" was chosen by Lisa (red stilletto).
And what sparkles more than diamonds?
This beautiful Edwardian Art Nouveau daisy brooch is English and was made in 1906. It was sold through Skinner silversmith and diamond setter in Orchard Street, London and comes in its original purple satin and velevet lined leather case. The brooch itself is 18 carat rose gold with a platinum illusion setting set with fifteen rose cut old mine diamonds with a cultured pearl centre. When the light catches the diamonds, they sparkle and wink brilliantly.
Edwardian jewellery is renowned for its delicate, beautifully crafted designs. In contrast to Victorian jewellery, many pieces created during the Art Nouveau period were made in a very feminine fashion, using finer smaller stones and very light settings made possible by using platinum.
(Private collection).
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Red Garnet (Malawi). 4.25ct, 10.1 x 10.2 x 4.3mm. Untreated. LC3. Classic Rose Cut Round. (Gar1985) With rough from Malawi
Ring-a-Week 4: January 30, 2011.
Sterling silver, 14k gold, 18k gold, natural rose cut diamond, white brilliant cut diamonds.
Black & White diamonds, some small sapphires, white-rose-and yellow gold, and some patinated sterling silver
He has a habit of gifting me bees. For an anniversary in our 20's, an enameled bee pin turned pendant, and over a decade later, he brought home this bee for me to cast. I knew, as we approach our next anniversary, that I had to make something to keep. Set with a lovely natural rosecut diamond.
Introducing the Chroma Rose Pendants. Dazzling rose cut gemstones perfectly set in our handmade 14k gold floating three prong frames and finished on our 14k gold dainty chains. Holiday Perfection!
The Meteora Ring. The second in our spin ring collection. A gorgeous 13mm Tahitian pearl set with micro ball bearings in the axis, capped with our Gibeon meteor bullets framed in 18k rose gold. Adorned with the shimmer of flush set diamonds, trimmed with a bezel set rose cut diamond at the base and finished on our hand carved 18k yellow gold band. Star power!
The Pelagia ring. A remarkable 6.2 carat oval cut pink tourmaline set in our handmade 18k yellow gold bezel, trimmed with shimmering rose cut diamonds along our hand carved 14k rose gold undercarriage and finished on our signature platinum knife edge band. Magnifique!
Rosecut yellow Tourmaline, Picture Agate with a 'double eye'. Sterling silver. Other than the chain and the clasp, all elements were drawn and sewn from silver sheet by me.