Some estate, mostly Deco rings....

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Hi All...

I've been collecting for more years than I care to admit...here are some of my favorites...

First, my latest, truly greatest acquisition...Vintage, (1920) emerald and diamond ring, Em: 1.83cts, Dias: 2.7cttw (square step-cut). I posted this before on the colored gemstone forum...I LOVE THIS RING!!

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(edited to add) I found this at Nelson Rarities...

 

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This is the Deco ring that started my obsession...I got YEARS ago at a B&B estate trunk show...

Center diamond: 1.73cts, fancy light yellow brown...

 

[Kaleigh]

Wow that is one of the nicest emerald rings I've ever seen. I love the detailing and the scroll work, simply delicious!!

 

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This ring I bought from television!!!

...well, the mounting, anyway. I got the 1.25ct Alexandrite from CherryPicked....

 

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This is sorta fun...sort of a "cigar band" . I call it my "tutti-frutti" ring. I found this at an antique show. Probably from the ''60s...

 

[Maxine]

Neat collection!!! Do you wear them regularly????

 

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Here''s one I wear a lot...it''s a pinky ring: Deco, French cut lab sapphires...

 

[Jennifer5973]

Oh, Widget!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your ings are just breathtaking--all exquisitely crafted and very "rich" in every sense of the word. My favorite is the fancy yellow ring--LOVE the design.

Thank you for sharing--really noteworthy eye candy here!

 

[Kaleigh]

Widget,
I just love your pinky ring. What exactly does french cut lab sapphires mean??

 

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Date: 4/6/2005 10:32:24 PM
Author: Maxine
Neat collection!!! Do you wear them regularly????

No, I sort of go through phases. Right now, I''m living in the emerald ring.

Here''s the last one. I never wear it, for some reason... the tiny diamonds around the pearl are rose cuts...

Thanks for looking, everybody!

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[valeria101]

Thank you !

I really needed somethig to help start this scary day

The rings are wonderful, of course. I love the pinky...

Did the round ruby get reset ? You mentioned finding an unheated Thai one in an old piece of jewelry a bit back.

 

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Date: 4/6/2005 10:38:39 PM
Author: kaleigh
Widget,
I just love your pinky ring. What exactly does french cut lab sapphires mean??

I''m sure a gem expert could give you a better answer, but they are an cut that was more popular in the Deco era. Usually (?) square or rectangular in shape, and carry a lot more weight on top...(above the girdle).

Lab...synthetic!

 

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Date: 4/6/2005 10:41:40 PM
Author: valeria101

Did the round ruby get reset ? You mentioned finding an unheated Thai one in an old piece of jewelry a bit back.

Valeria!!! Your memory!!

Yes...here it is. It doesn''t really qualify as an estate piece, but the stones are old, anyway!

I now know the ruby is 1.45cts. The sides are .57cttw OECs...David at Diamonds by Lauren did it for me...

Enough! (Don''t you agree?

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[Maxine]

Wow!! Like that ruby!!

 

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Date: 4/6/2005 10:41:40 PM
Author: valeria101

I really needed somethig to help start this scary day

Valeria...????????

 

[valeria101]

Date: 4/6/2005 1142 PM
Author: widget

Enough! (Don't you agree?)

That you have a very nice collection (= "enough" when you say so) - yes, sure !

That any amount of pictures like these is enough... no way; can't agree with that.

 

[Kaleigh]

How long did it take you to aquire these beautiful rings, must be many years I''m sure. I thought when you said french lab cut they were synthetics, just wasn''t sure. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous rings with us, now are you sure there aren''t any more??

 

[valeria101]

Date: 4/6/2005 11:11:20 PM
Author: widget

Date: 4/6/2005 10:41:40 PM
Author: valeria101

I really needed somethig to help start this scary day

Valeria...????????

posting at 6am Central European Time, from Bucharest, Romania

 

[fountainfairfax]

Widget!!!!

THANK YOU! Every single piece you posted is breathtaking and beautiful in their own special way- I love your deco pinky ring (since I love blue- even lab created stones are amazing in these creations.) Your emerald ring is amazing, tuti-fruiti is a lot of fun to look at, I just adore them all!!!!!!

You are truly our Vintage Jewelry Godess and while we''re all so happy you were so generous to show us your collection, we can NEVER get enough of your beautiful finds! Keep the thread going whenever you feel like it, widget, and we''ll all be happy to join you! Thanks again!

 

[katbadness]

WIDGET!!! Oh my!!

I have seen these beauties sometime ago in various old posts. But I don''t think I have seen them compiled in 1 post.

I second what valeria101 said. I too need something to get me through today...
Thanks for the gorgeous and most delicious eye-candy!

 

[Art Nouveau]

Hi Widget,

You have a stunning collection, Thanks for sharing. The emerald ring is just gorgeous. Which Antique shows do you go to? Have you been to the Hillsborough Antique Show which takes place 3 times a year in San Mateo, CA.

Art Nouveau

 

[movie zombie]

if you ever decide to sell the tutti-fruitti ring, please let me know!

peace, movie zombie

 

[sevens one]

Widget what a collection.
I can''t decide which one I like the best.
I like them all!

 

[diamondlil]

Great collection, Widget. I like the light yellow the best -- yummy!

 

[SweetPink]

Widget that is an extraordinary collection....

 

[doodlebug]

Lovely collection! I also have some old Deco rings that were handed down to me from my grandmothers. I love them for their simplicity and memories.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Splendid collection--I am a fan!

cheers--Sharon

 

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Author: Art Nouveau
Which Antique shows do you go to? Have you been to the Hillsborough Antique Show which takes place 3 times a year in San Mateo, CA.

I haven''t been to the Hillsborough show for years...I don''t know why... But this year I went to a HUMONGOUS show in Miami Beach (My son lives in So. Florida, so I had an excuse), and it was mind boggling. Thousands of exhibitors, from all over the world. It was so incredible that one doesn''t even need an excuse...it''s worth the trip! (But don''t do as I did and try to see everything in one day!

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Art Nouveau: don''t YOU have a few baubles you''d like to share?? Hint, hint..

Again...thank you, everyone...and thank you for not saying..."What..are you nuts??"

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Author: doodlebug
I also have some old Deco rings that were handed down to me from my grandmothers. I love them for their simplicity and memories.

Well, Doodle....what are you waiting for? START POSTING!!

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[mrssalvo]

Oh Widget your collection is just beautiful. I LOVE all your pieces and your ruby with the oec sides

thank you so much for sharing it...