What Other Jewelry Brands Do You Buy/Wear?

[Cool Breeze]

I had a bit of a windfall. A friend bought a Vintage Croc Birkin from me. It was a VERY special bag, so I wanted to replace it with something equally special.

I‘m a Verdura woman to the bone, and I love Belperron too. But I own none of her pieces. Well that’s been rectified. Introducing my Belperron Bourrelets ring with bicolor Tourmaline. It’s bold, yet neutral, and extremely under the radar, and wearable. I’ve been wearing it with my Verdura curb link set.

I adore VCA. And I have a significant collection. But, Verdura/Belperron is where my heart is; I feel fierce wearing it.View attachment 5382889View attachment 5382890View attachment 5382891

It’s awesome! Looks fabulous with your bracelet!

 

[etoupebirkin]

Congratulations on your new piece! It's so bold, and your finger and arm pops!
It's hard to tell the colors in your photo, but the Bi Color tourmaline looks like a nice watermelon combo.
I love your Curb links too.

Since you love Belperron, I am not sure if you are aware a book came out a several years ago.
Jewelry by Suzanne Belperron: My Style is My Signature: Corbett, Patricia, Landrigan, Ward, Landrigan, Nico: 9780500517901: Amazon.com: Books

I can only imagine your jewelry closet! Verdura, Belperron, among many more I am sure.. with big beautiful stones.
Congratulations again! I'm so happy for you!

BigAkoya,
I new you'd love this ring! But it's not watermelon tourmaline at all, no green. The bi-color is gold that matches the 22K of the setting and a dusty pink, kind of like Hermes Bois de Rose. And the bi-color moves as the light hits the stone. I've never seen anything like it. The result is a very neutral colored ring that's both under the radar and over the top. My jeweler friend says the setting is extremely difficult to make and only a master jeweler can achieve it.

BTW, I own the book. It was a gift from my MIL.

Here's another project I am working on with my jeweler. He is a master — and was hired by the Smithsonian to remove the Hope Diamond from its setting when the stone was examined the stone extensively.

I found a 6-carat Columbian Emerald for a very good price on TRR. It was set in WG as a pendant. It has very nice proportions with few inclusions. The WG made the stone seem much lighter. I am making a ring with it, based on some of the Irene Neuwirth Gemmy Gem rings. Since this stone is so large, the jeweler recommended a flat bottom. Here are the CAD drawings. It's going to be cast in 18K YG. Once the stone was removed from the setting, the color is MUCH better. The ring should be ready in time for Mother's Day. I have matching earrings too. The pic is not great of the earrings, but you get the idea.

 

[Notorious Pink]

I had a bit of a windfall. A friend bought a Vintage Croc Birkin from me. It was a VERY special bag, so I wanted to replace it with something equally special.

I‘m a Verdura woman to the bone, and I love Belperron too. But I own none of her pieces. Well that’s been rectified. Introducing my Belperron Bourrelets ring with bicolor Tourmaline. It’s bold, yet neutral, and extremely under the radar, and wearable. I’ve been wearing it with my Verdura curb link set.

I adore VCA. And I have a significant collection. But, Verdura/Belperron is where my heart is; I feel fierce wearing it.View attachment 5382889View attachment 5382890View attachment 5382891

This is phenomenal, sweetie. HUGE congratulations!!!

 

[tenshix]

BigAkoya,
I new you'd love this ring! But it's not watermelon tourmaline at all, no green. The bi-color is gold that matches the 22K of the setting and a dusty pink, kind of like Hermes Bois de Rose. And the bi-color moves as the light hits the stone. I've never seen anything like it. The result is a very neutral colored ring that's both under the radar and over the top. My jeweler friend says the setting is extremely difficult to make and only a master jeweler can achieve it.

BTW, I own the book. It was a gift from my MIL.

Here's another project I am working on with my jeweler. He is a master — and was hired by the Smithsonian to remove the Hope Diamond from its setting when the stone was examined the stone extensively.

I found a 6-carat Columbian Emerald for a very good price on TRR. It was set in WG as a pendant. It has very nice proportions with few inclusions. The WG made the stone seem much lighter. I am making a ring with it, based on some of the Irene Neuwirth Gemmy Gem rings. Since this stone is so large, the jeweler recommended a flat bottom. Here are the CAD drawings. It's going to be cast in 18K YG. Once the stone was removed from the setting, the color is MUCH better. The ring should be ready in time for Mother's Day. I have matching earrings too. The pic is not great of the earrings, but you get the idea.

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Beautiful!! I can’t wait to see your finished ring and mod shots with your earrings. Emeralds are one of my favorite stones to look at, something about the green is just so soothing and cleansing to my eyes. I am living vicariously through you and your gorgeous collection

 

[BigAkoya]

BigAkoya,
I new you'd love this ring! But it's not watermelon tourmaline at all, no green. The bi-color is gold that matches the 22K of the setting and a dusty pink, kind of like Hermes Bois de Rose. And the bi-color moves as the light hits the stone. I've never seen anything like it. The result is a very neutral colored ring that's both under the radar and over the top. My jeweler friend says the setting is extremely difficult to make and only a master jeweler can achieve it.

BTW, I own the book. It was a gift from my MIL.

Here's another project I am working on with my jeweler. He is a master — and was hired by the Smithsonian to remove the Hope Diamond from its setting when the stone was examined the stone extensively.

I found a 6-carat Columbian Emerald for a very good price on TRR. It was set in WG as a pendant. It has very nice proportions with few inclusions. The WG made the stone seem much lighter. I am making a ring with it, based on some of the Irene Neuwirth Gemmy Gem rings. Since this stone is so large, the jeweler recommended a flat bottom. Here are the CAD drawings. It's going to be cast in 18K YG. Once the stone was removed from the setting, the color is MUCH better. The ring should be ready in time for Mother's Day. I have matching earrings too. The pic is not great of the earrings, but you get the idea.

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Your ring is going to be stunning and a perfect match.
Colombian emeralds are my favorite colored gemstone of all! I can never have too many emeralds!

I like the way he created your setting; it's very clean and crispy. Best of all, I love the shank.
For a clean shank with minimal to no side stones, most jewelers do not put much effort into it, and they often go with the standard rounded shank... yawn/boring. VCA does this, and it is my pet peeve with their shanks (you would think they could put a little more effort into the shank).

I love how your shank is rounded, but then it cuts to a sharp edge on the sides. The flat edge at the bottom is a very nice touch! Your ring will be fabulous!

By the way, I am sure you know this... but if he has not already set your stone, I would suggest you get it certified if it is not already. Be sure to request country of origin especially since yours is Colombian. The cert will also show any enhancements which is important as well.

I purchased three loose Colombian emeralds, and before I had them set into a ring and a pair of earrings, each stone was certified.
By the way, the emerald on my ring is 5.5ct, so I can definitely visualize your finished piece. It will be gorgeous!

Back to bi-color tourmalines... thanks for the clarification. I have not seen a pink/gold bi-color tourmaline in real life, but I will check it out next time I go gemstone jewelry shopping! Bi color tourmalines are amazing; they have a life on their own when you move, and it comes from within the stone. I am sure your stone is magical with you move your hands, and I am sure you can't stop staring it! And it's big too... I just love big rings as you do!

 

[BigAkoya]

For Verdura lovers... the Spring 2022 virtual catalog. 72 pages of eye candy!

Spring 2022 "Essentials of Style" - Verdura

 

[mikimoto007]

As this is the "other brands" post, I thought it would be okay to share here...

Tiffany is running an exhibition in London beginning in June showcasing the history of their pieces. There will be over 400 pieces on exhibit. This exhibition is going to be fabulous as Tiffany rarely does major exhibitions like VCA who does them regularly.

I know not everyone loves Tiffany, but before you poo poo this, Tiffany Blue Book High Jewelry is all about their amazing use of fine colored gemstones (e.g. Bird on a Rock). I think there will be many amazing pieces at this exhibition.

Tiffany's ‘Vision and Virtuosity’ exhibition to open in London (fashionunited.uk)

Fabulous! I'm in London Jubilee weekend and wanted an exhibition to go to.

 

[BigAkoya]

Fabulous! I'm in London Jubilee weekend and wanted an exhibition to go to.

That's wonderful you are there during Jubilee weekend! I thought about going too, but I dreaded the crowds. I just got back from London a few weeks ago. Another place to go if you like jewelry exhibits is the V&A. They have two rooms packed with jewelry from the ancient times to present day. Those rooms always give me inspiration for jewelry designs. There is a gorgeous peony brooch and of course, Beyonce's butterfly ring on display. After the V&A, head across the street to Harrods Jewelry Hall! It's a feast for the eyes if you have never been. I guarantee you will love the Jewelry Hall.

Speaking of the Jubilee, when I was there a few weeks ago, of course I had to go and stock up on Jubilee souvenirs!
This is the official shop and worth going to: Search results for 'platinum jubilee' (royalcollectionshop.co.uk)
You may be a Brit, and already know all about this. I was definitely in Jubilee tourist mode shopping when I was there. Even got me fruitcake to go with my tea! By the way, if you're a tea drinker, they have some nice tea sets.

I am so excited for you going to the Jubilee!

 

[mikimoto007]

That's wonderful you are there during Jubilee weekend! I thought about going too, but I dreaded the crowds. I just got back from London a few weeks ago. Another place to go if you like jewelry exhibits is the V&A. They have two rooms packed with jewelry from the ancient times to present day. Those rooms always give me inspiration for jewelry designs. There is a gorgeous peony brooch and of course, Beyonce's butterfly ring on display. After the V&A, head across the street to Harrods Jewelry Hall! It's a feast for the eyes if you have never been. I guarantee you will love the Jewelry Hall.

Speaking of the Jubilee, when I was there a few weeks ago, of course I had to go and stock up on Jubilee souvenirs!
This is the official shop and worth going to: Search results for 'platinum jubilee' (royalcollectionshop.co.uk)
You may be a Brit, and already know all about this. I was definitely in Jubilee tourist mode shopping when I was there. Even got me fruitcake to go with my tea! By the way, if you're a tea drinker, they have some nice tea sets.

I am so excited for you going to the Jubilee!

When I was a student in London I spent forever in the V&A jewellery rooms...I must go back!

Yes, I want tonnes of Jubilee souvenirs! I have my eye on the Christmas decoration....and I was helming Hermes would release a scarf, but I think we'd know by now if they were....I was over for the Diamond Jubilee 10 years ago and that was incredible!

 

[mikimoto007]

BigAkoya,
I new you'd love this ring! But it's not watermelon tourmaline at all, no green. The bi-color is gold that matches the 22K of the setting and a dusty pink, kind of like Hermes Bois de Rose. And the bi-color moves as the light hits the stone. I've never seen anything like it. The result is a very neutral colored ring that's both under the radar and over the top. My jeweler friend says the setting is extremely difficult to make and only a master jeweler can achieve it.

BTW, I own the book. It was a gift from my MIL.

Here's another project I am working on with my jeweler. He is a master — and was hired by the Smithsonian to remove the Hope Diamond from its setting when the stone was examined the stone extensively.

I found a 6-carat Columbian Emerald for a very good price on TRR. It was set in WG as a pendant. It has very nice proportions with few inclusions. The WG made the stone seem much lighter. I am making a ring with it, based on some of the Irene Neuwirth Gemmy Gem rings. Since this stone is so large, the jeweler recommended a flat bottom. Here are the CAD drawings. It's going to be cast in 18K YG. Once the stone was removed from the setting, the color is MUCH better. The ring should be ready in time for Mother's Day. I have matching earrings too. The pic is not great of the earrings, but you get the idea.

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This is insanely beautiful. I love emeralds, and geometric cuts.

 

[BigAkoya]

When I was a student in London I spent forever in the V&A jewellery rooms...I must go back!

Yes, I want tonnes of Jubilee souvenirs! I have my eye on the Christmas decoration....and I was helming Hermes would release a scarf, but I think we'd know by now if they were....I was over for the Diamond Jubilee 10 years ago and that was incredible!

Since you like the V&A…
To entice you… (I think this is ok to post in this jewelry thread… )

Here are the two pieces now at the V&A. The peony brooch is such a work of art. The second photo shows the underside, which truly looks like the underside of a peony flower. At first, I was a bit disappointed about the rubies (not the best cut or quality), but then collectively, it’s what gives the brooch that intensity.

The Butterfly ring has a mechanism which allows the wings to flutter. I posted the writeups as well so you could read about it.
I was staring at that peony brooch for probably 20 minutes, dissecting it and looking at the beauty and craftsmanship.

The butterfly ring is very striking. It’s large and bold, yet the butterfly looks serene and gentle with green tsavorites… and no scary antennae.

I hope you can make it to the V&A (and then Harrods Jewelry room!).

Hope you enjoy these photos.

 

[mikimoto007]

Since you like the V&A…
To entice you… (I think this is ok to post in this jewelry thread… )

Here are the two pieces now at the V&A. The peony brooch is such a work of art. The second photo shows the underside, which truly looks like the underside of a peony flower. At first, I was a bit disappointed about the rubies (not the best cut or quality), but then collectively, it’s what gives the brooch that intensity.

The Butterfly ring has a mechanism which allows the wings to flutter. I posted the writeups as well so you could read about it.
I was staring at that peony brooch for probably 20 minutes, dissecting it and looking at the beauty and craftsmanship.

The butterfly ring is very striking. It’s large and bold, yet the butterfly looks serene and gentle with green tsavorites… and no scary antennae.

I hope you can make it to the V&A (and then Harrods Jewelry room!).

Hope you enjoy these photos.

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I can confirm I am suitably enticed! Incredible photos!

 

[Deleted member 626500]

BigAkoya,
I new you'd love this ring! But it's not watermelon tourmaline at all, no green. The bi-color is gold that matches the 22K of the setting and a dusty pink, kind of like Hermes Bois de Rose. And the bi-color moves as the light hits the stone. I've never seen anything like it. The result is a very neutral colored ring that's both under the radar and over the top. My jeweler friend says the setting is extremely difficult to make and only a master jeweler can achieve it.

BTW, I own the book. It was a gift from my MIL.

Here's another project I am working on with my jeweler. He is a master — and was hired by the Smithsonian to remove the Hope Diamond from its setting when the stone was examined the stone extensively.

I found a 6-carat Columbian Emerald for a very good price on TRR. It was set in WG as a pendant. It has very nice proportions with few inclusions. The WG made the stone seem much lighter. I am making a ring with it, based on some of the Irene Neuwirth Gemmy Gem rings. Since this stone is so large, the jeweler recommended a flat bottom. Here are the CAD drawings. It's going to be cast in 18K YG. Once the stone was removed from the setting, the color is MUCH better. The ring should be ready in time for Mother's Day. I have matching earrings too. The pic is not great of the earrings, but you get the idea.

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Oh. My. Goodness!!
Those earrings, the setting . . .
This is like the Jolie collection from Robert Procop. A perfect setting for everyday.
Just stunning. Wear them well and in good health and happiness!

 

[Deleted member 626500]

Since you like the V&A…
To entice you… (I think this is ok to post in this jewelry thread… )

Here are the two pieces now at the V&A. The peony brooch is such a work of art. The second photo shows the underside, which truly looks like the underside of a peony flower. At first, I was a bit disappointed about the rubies (not the best cut or quality), but then collectively, it’s what gives the brooch that intensity.

The Butterfly ring has a mechanism which allows the wings to flutter. I posted the writeups as well so you could read about it.
I was staring at that peony brooch for probably 20 minutes, dissecting it and looking at the beauty and craftsmanship.

The butterfly ring is very striking. It’s large and bold, yet the butterfly looks serene and gentle with green tsavorites… and no scary antennae.

I hope you can make it to the V&A (and then Harrods Jewelry room!).

Hope you enjoy these photos.

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Wow! Thank you for posting.

 

[Deleted member 626500]

I just came from Bvlgari--I had to pick up a repair.
This caught my eye . . . True eye-candy. Sapphires, mandarin garnets and peridot. Set in rose gold.