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What Other Jewelry Brands Do You Buy/Wear?
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By the way, my SIL had a bezel tennis bracelet. It was really beautiful and the setting makes it really unique. It was also in an odd way more sparkly than the classic prong settings. Hard to describe, but I'm sure you've checked out all types of settings.
I think a bezel setting would be gorgeous! Very DBTY which I think it's such a clean and beautiful look.
I actually have long and short dbty platinum necklaces custom made by Whiteflash. That was another reason I was thinking the bezel tennis bracelet might be a good option! I thought it would be good with the beaded edges of VCA jewelry, too! I am leaning in that direction at the moment, and I can see later whether it meets my needs or whether I'd also like a bangle. I also like a plain classic 4 prong tennis bracelet, but the bezels have a slightly more casual look to me.
I love the Serpenti, too. I think I posted earlier, but if not:
im not set on this stack, so the metal of the serpenti will depend on what I wind up with (pg or wg)
im not set on this stack, so the metal of the serpenti will depend on what I wind up with (pg or wg)
By the way, I’d love some input. I have a riviera necklace (like a tennis necklace but the diamonds are graduated, I think the center stone is about a carat) which I never ever wear. I’m thinking of having it remade into a pair of earrings and two bracelets.
I would do long earrings like these from Briony Raymond.I would also have some attachment on the underside to add a large pink sapphire drop.
based on the length of the necklace I can do like 1 and 2/3 bracelet which is fine - one would just be the diamonds, the other would be diamonds with pink sapphires. These pieces would work with the VCA pg frivole pendant with the sapphire and that London ring. Thoughts?
I would do long earrings like these from Briony Raymond.I would also have some attachment on the underside to add a large pink sapphire drop.
based on the length of the necklace I can do like 1 and 2/3 bracelet which is fine - one would just be the diamonds, the other would be diamonds with pink sapphires. These pieces would work with the VCA pg frivole pendant with the sapphire and that London ring. Thoughts?
I had a Riviera necklace once too, and I got rid of it. It's hard to wear in my opinion. A bit too plain an everyday diamond necklace, and it's not quite blingy/formal enough for going out. At least that's what happened to me, so I never wore it. Mine was also graduated as well.
For me, I am not crazy about graduated diamond earrings. I feel the design is everywhere, nothing special, but that's just me. It is for the same reason why I never wore my Rivier necklace. Yes, it's a bunch of diamonds, but it's nothing special. I also think for an all diamond only piece, it either has to be branded piece or the design has to make a statement. I feel with a graduating diamond earring (and Riviera), it is neither, just diamonds which everybody does. It's all preference of course, but I just wanted to share my point of view here on these designs.
Here is an idea...
I would take the diamonds and create a bold bangle! For sure, hands down!
I love colored gemstones, I love bold jewelry, and I love bangles. I think you do too.
My idea hence is based on a bold piece, not a dainty piece, so this will not work if you are thinking more a dainty piece.
Also, the graduated diamonds are going to be tough to do a link bracelet as they will taper too much and start looking too dainty, unless you want a dainty link bracelet.
I would do a bold bangle and create a pattern based on your diamonds and pink sapphires. Pink sapphires are not super pricey, so you can get bigger stones and make them the highlight as in the second photo.
Here are some photos to give you an idea. Full disclosure, the second photo is what I'm working on for my emerald bracelet, but in platinum, not YG. And the emeralds would be emerald cut, not oval. I like the first photo, it's a Buccellati bangle, and they make beautiful bold bangles, so you may want to take a look for inspiration.
Anyway, just a thought on what I would do with all your diamonds. It is rare to have so many good size (non-melee) loose diamonds, so I would put them all back into one bold piece and not sprinkle them into several smaller pieces.
Just my thoughts here. This might be too bold and tacky for you though if you were thinking something dainty.
Good luck!
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I LOVE this. Something from the Panthere line is high in my WL. I love cats and I have a big puffy full puffy face cat. But cat jewelry is impossible to find! I have my eye on the smooth wg ring.Since we are talking about animals...
Cute cats! I love fuzzy cats, especially ones with round fat faces.
With brings me to... big cats! The Panthere collection is speaking to me. I like the WG pave/oynx/emerald bangle a lot.
Here is a link to Panthere bracelets in case anyone might be interested: Panthère de Cartier Bracelets
For fun... here is a photo of a pendant. The photo is not me. I don't live near a Cartier, so this is the SA I'm working with who was gracious to send me mod shots of the necklace I asked about.
CRHP700480 - Panthère de Cartier necklace - White gold, emeralds, onyx, diamonds - Cartier
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This is the ring… below is Pasha. I think he would approve
Oh so adorable! That would be beautiful with your signature bangle.I LOVE this. Something from the Panthere line is high in my WL. I love cats and I have a big puffy full puffy face cat. But cat jewelry is impossible to find! I have my eye on the smooth wg ring.
This is the ring… below is Pasha. I think he would approve
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The ring is nice, and I love the green eyes!I LOVE this. Something from the Panthere line is high in my WL. I love cats and I have a big puffy full puffy face cat. But cat jewelry is impossible to find! I have my eye on the smooth wg ring.
This is the ring… below is Pasha. I think he would approve
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Your cat is super cute and fluffy! I bet your cat is so much fun kneading you!
Thanks! Precisely what I was thinking
Thank you!The ring is nice, and I love the green eyes!
Your cat is super cute and fluffy! I bet your cat is so much fun kneading you!
You know, it’s funny, I’ve had cats my whole life, and he is the first who does not knead. He is however the cuddliest cat I’ve ever had
Is that your cat? Gorgeous!I LOVE this. Something from the Panthere line is high in my WL. I love cats and I have a big puffy full puffy face cat. But cat jewelry is impossible to find! I have my eye on the smooth wg ring.
This is the ring… below is Pasha. I think he would approve
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If you love the earrings and will love the bracelets then go for it. I love white diamonds and pink sapphires together. I can’t picture these with the frivoles pendant though. Not sure styles match.
Does anyone here have a diamond tennis necklace and wear it? I am considering getting a small 4 prong one (even size as I do not like graduated) to wear along or layered with other pieces. Unsure of what I will layer. I love the simplicity of it for everyday wear.
the white and the pink would look nice on you!
when @BigAkoya mentioned a bangle, my mind didn’t go to buccellati. would you c9nsider asking briony to set them into a bangle with the PG or YG beaded edge (As per @DS2006 )
Or set each diamond in PG or YG, either like a bezel or like some of the YG rings Briony has there. . . .
or in abstract shapes like your own version of serpenti . . . .
or a ton of chain like DBTY or set in a rigid bangle like ippolota (yes, covid has made my spelling go to heck) or pomellato.
or diamonds set into clusters in a bib necklace made of cabochons (Belperron did a cabouchon bib necklace) https://belperron.com/Products/vintage-sapphire-bib-necklace/
or something abstract like H Stern or even the in house designer at Wempe.
or something from the bellperron handbook. but less gold, more diamonds. Bellperron does a wave bangle in gold with diamonds
Triple Wave Cuff with diamonds - Belperron
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or perhaps visit Fred Leighton for Inspiration; I saw some boucheron pieces there.
what a fun project! Hugs
p.s. I don’t usually have as much raw material at one time, as you have, but the reworking tends to cost quite a bit. (insert rolling eye emotic9n here lol) IMO, don’t feel like you have to use up the stones all at once. . . . Hold some back for when inspirati9n next strikes (or whispers, sell some to offset the cost of the reconstruction project). I have to admit, my DH and family have no idea (and probably cannot keep up with my various reconstruction projects over the years; and, that’s how I generally prefer it
I like playing with relatively inexpensive baroque or fireball south sea pearls. I could imagine them encrusted with diamonds in something too.
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I'm looking forward to seeing what you decide, @DS2006 . I've been trying to decide on a tennis bracelet to stack with my 5-motif Alhambra pave WG. The 4-prong would be the easiest option but am afraid of scratching; so a bezel tennis bracelet would be best.
I am following you on this journey as I know you'd choose the best diamonds (cut etc) and style. x
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