The dog days of summer are in full swing with their scorching heat and sky high temperatures. Life seems to breezily lull by in August as the normal buzz of activity quiets to a barely audible hum. This slowing down may have caught the blog over the past few weeks, but I have by no means been inactive behind the scenes.
Since returning from the honeymoon two weeks ago, it has been all hands on deck at Betteridge – even recruiting me – as they moved out of their old flagship into a new, more spacious but no less charming and beautiful store down the street in Greenwich. So, instead of typing away about jewelry on my laptop, I have lent my hands to my family’s store, a veritable beehive of activity especially since the move.
That being said, I have plenty of jewelry to write about for the next month at least and will catch everyone up with what is happening in this exciting world of sparkly things. The normal posts will resume, I promise, next week. In the meantime, I have rounded up my favorite estate jewels from the past few weeks. Enjoy!
Verdura Mid-20th Century Diamond Gold Platinum Pair of Pleiades Brooches – Macklowe Gallery
1970s Aldo Cipullo Carved Carnelian Jade Gold Link Necklace – Kenneth James
Victorian Moonstone and Ruby Drop Earrings – A La Vieille Russie
Bulgari Rare Chess Board Necklace – Carlo Eleuteri
Tiffany & Co. Black Jade and Mother of Pearl Earrings in 18K – Beladora
1970s Le Triomphe Onyx and Diamond Gold Ring – Kenneth James
Cartier Retro Flexible Gold Multi Leaf Bracelet – Botier
Chaumet 18k Gold, White Coral and Diamond Necklace with detachable Pendant and Earrings, circa 1970s – Mahnaz Collection
From the exclusive Dolce & Gabbana “Alta Moda Venice Collection” 2013 these gondolier motif earrings are a rare find. Set in 18k gold filigree with indicolite tourmalines, sapphires, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, tourmalines and pearls they were hand sketched and designed by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana especially for this unique collection of which there is only one of each piece made. The Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda high fashion and jewelry shows and accompanying celebrations take place annually in Italy at spectacular locations which inspire and reflect the themes of each collection. At 4.75″ long and 2″ wide their presence, movement and joie de vivre is unparalleled. Handmade in Italy, signed with maker’s mark and gold mark. (All original paperwork is included as well as original presentation box.) – Robin Katz
Nicholas Varney Baroque Freshwater and Conch Pearl Diamond Gold Bracelet – Betteridge
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Gold Fish Earrings, circa 1975 – Steven Fox Jewelry
Otto Jakob Fancy Shaped Multi Colored Sapphire Enameled Gold Ring, circa 2003 – Steven Fox Jewelry
An antique gold openwork bracelet of foliate design with scrolled wirework in 18k. France – Kentshire