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Antique Pre-Revolutionary Russian 3ct Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet in 14k Gold and Platinum $ 45,000.00
Antique Pre-Revolutionary Russian 3ct Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet in 14k Gold and Platinum
In March of 2012, workers restoring a building in St. Petersburg found a hoard of over 1,000 pieces of silver, jewelry and precious objects hidden in a secret storage space between two floors. The items were wrapped in newspaper that dated from the early months of 1917, around the time of the February Revolution which toppled the last Tsar of Russia, Nicholas II. The building was a palace which had belonged to one of Russia's most prominent noble families, the Naryshkins.
As World War I pushed Russia to the brink of it's resources, and it's large army was led to ruinous battles by a lack of leadership, the Russian ruble was driven into deep recession and the Russian people were driven into starvation. In March of 1917, the Tsar was overthrown and forced to abdicate and the nobility of Russia fled to other parts of the world or were imprisoned or sent to Siberia. Tsar Nicholas and his family were taken away and eventually detained in a house in Yekaterinburg where they were brutally murdered in the basement in the wee hours of July 17, 1918. When the bodies were searched, the guards found jewelry, gems, and strings of pearls sewn into their clothing.
This fantastic bracelet was made in Russia in about 1914, only a few years before the Revolution. Was it made for nobility? Did it ride out of Russia in the early days of 1917 sewn into the lining of a fur coat? Was it discovered hidden in a wall or under a floor, dug up by an unsuspecting farmer? I don't know, I don't guess we'll ever know. I purchased it in London from a lovely lady who purchased it in Poland. It's probably gone through more than a few hands since it's creation, graced more than a few wrists.
This fabulous bracelet was hand crafted by a master craftsman and is bezel set with a fabulous bright blue antique cushion cut, 3 carat natural sapphire which shows no signs of enhancement. The stone weight was estimated in the mounting. It is further set with 18 full cut and 48 rose cut diamonds which add up to approximately 3.12 carats total weight. This piece is fully hallmarked with Russian marks and these marks indicate it's metal fineness at 14 karat gold, the stones are set in platinum. The gold has a rosy hue, the metals were also acid tested to verify content. This bracelet is 7 inches long and weighs 15.6 grams. The overall face measures 46.1 mm from north to south and narrows to 3 mm wide at the back. There is a slot catch with safety clasp. This piece comes with a full appraisal and is valued at $45,000, it also includes an AGL certification which reports that the sapphire is unheated and untreated and is Ceylon in origin.
This fantastic Russian beauty makes me wish (not for the first time) that jewelry could talk. What a tale it would have to tell. If you feel you need a mesmerizing jewel with an important past that you can wear for now and sew into the lining of your yoga pants if the Bolsheviks should rise up yet again, this stunning bracelet would certainly be an excellent choice!
I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
Item ID: BTA20155VA
Fantastic Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring in Platinum $ 38,500.00
Fantastic Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring in Platinum
Some pieces I buy on a pure, girly, bubble gum, princess fantasy level. Because, let's face it, sometimes a girl just needs something sparkly and fabulous to get her through the day. Dropping off the kids, picking up the kids, doing load after load of laundry, feeding the dog (because does anyone else remember to feed the dog?); these things are all made a little bit easier when a girl's got a good manicure and a ring like this on her finger. It's equally excellent for romantic dates with the hubs, cocktails on Thirsty Thursday with the ladies, and if you're so inclined, this one would be quite at home at the Academy Ball, dancing through the halls of the Bellevue in a frosty ball gown.
This early Art Deco beauty was hand crafted in platinum in about 1915. The star of the show is a gorgeous sugarloaf cut of velvety sapphire in the most amazing bright blue hue. This rich, gorgeous stone has been graded by AGL as a natural, unheated stone which is Cambodian in origin and weighs approximately 6.35 carats. The sapphire is surrounded by 48 mine cut and early single cut diamonds of E-G color and VS1-I1 clarity which add up to 1.3 carats in total weight, stones that wink and sparkle with every move you make. The ring is a size 8.25 and could be sized to suit. It weighs 7.8 grams.
Not a simple bauble, but a once-in-a-lifetime, you've-been-a-very-good-girl kind of ring. This ring comes with an AGL certification on the stone and a full appraisal by a GIA Master Gemologist. The insurance replacement value of this ring is $45,000 USD.
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
Item ID: RGA22900VA-1
French Art Deco Columbian Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring $ 25,000.00
French Art Deco Columbian Emerald Diamond Cluster Ring
This sparkling vintage platinum stunner was handcrafted around 1930 in France. It was crafted in 18 karat white gold with a platinum top. The ring features a large, natural Columbian Emerald which is multi prong set and surrounded by a halo of Old European cut diamonds. The narrow half round band approaches a low cathedral mount with a curved open gallery. The Emerald measures 9.1 x. 8.4 x. 4.4 mm, the weight calculated in the mount at 2.3 carats; this stone comes with an AGL report which states that the Emerald is natural and of Columbian origin with only minor treatment. Each of the 14 diamonds measures approximately 2.5 mm in diameter and the total weight is 1 carat, graded at E-F color and VS1-SI2 (mostly VS). The ring is marked with the French mask and owl marks, weighs 6.2g and is a size 7US. The full appraised value of this ring is $50,000. Copies of the appraisal and AGL report are available upon request.
We offer a 3 or 4 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
Please note that our photographs are part of our description, please look carefully, we do not digitally alter our items. We always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase, and If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let us know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
Item ID: RGA18657VA
Antique Victorian Floral Design Diamond Necklace $ 24,000.00
Antique Victorian Floral Design Diamond Necklace
This circa 1900 necklace was hand crafted in 22 karat rose gold with a silver top holding the open backed collet and bead set diamonds. The articulated links are navette shaped including the hidden clasp with push tab tension closure. Each of the 12 links plus the clasp is bead set with three diamonds. Between each navette shaped link is a link comprised of a single bezel set round diamond. The links alternate approaching the main floral half of the choker style necklace where the leaf style links are bead set with diamonds graduating is size to become increasingly larger toward the center flower cluster pendant comprised of bead set diamonds with a three spoked drop. The centerpiece has a hidden hook on the back for attaching an additional drop pendant. There are spokes accented by a diamond in a tulip shaped finial on the floral portion of the necklace which increase in size graduating toward the center, largest stones. Each segment of the the necklace has hand applied milgrain edge detail. The articulated sections of the necklace were hand crafted with rotating round hinges. 149 old Mine/ Old European transitional cut diamonds were used in the crafting of this piece and they have an estimated total weight of 8 carats. This necklace comes in a fitted box which is likely not original but fits it very well. The necklace is 18.5 inches long and weighs 28.18 grams.
Please contact us for a copy of the full appraisal on this necklace.
Item ID: NEA20682VA
Stunning French Edwardian Emerald Diamond Bracelet 18k Gold Platinum $ 19,500.00
Stunning French Edwardian Emerald Diamond Bracelet 18k Gold Platinum
Here is a jewel worthy of that jet-setting lifestyle. Something that says you come from the establishment, worthy of the county club set, the glitterati. Do it, wear it; with denim, with silk, with vincuna, with nothing at all. Go ahead and live it to the fullest, fill it up to the brim; grab every inch, turn every head, get in every mile; you really needn't ever take it off.
This most spectacular Belle Époque (Edwardian) bracelet is so stunning and so comfortable on that you'll find yourself staring at your own wrist, realizing, maybe for the first time, how sensuous this appendage can be, how alluring. Hand crafted in about 1914 in Paris, this beautiful piece shines and sparkles with your every move. The bracelet contains 64 old European mine cut diamonds and 46 rose cut diamonds which are G-I in color and VS2-I1 in clarity and add up to 5.53 carats in total weight. It also is set with three richly colored emeralds, the center stone measures 7.5x6.4x3.84 mm deep and weighs approximately 1 carat, it appears untreated and has some abrasions to the facet junctions, the other two stones are about .48 and about .61 carats each for a total weight in emeralds of 2.09 carats. The bracelet is 7.4 inches long and measures 16.24 -8.32 mm wide and 6.1 mm deep, it weighs 21.8 grams. This once in a lifetime jewel is marked on the clasp with the Paris marks for platinum and 18 karat gold, the back of the bracelet and the bezels around the emeralds are gold while the diamonds are set in platinum. The clasp is a hidden tension and box clasp with a figure eight safety clasp for added security.
This fantastic French Grande Dame of a bracelet has been appraised by a GIA Master Gemologist and has a replacement value of $21,600.00. Please don't hesitate to ask if you'd like to see a copy of the full appraisal.
Antique French Diamond Semi-Stud Earrings 2.14 cttw $ 16,800.00
Antique French Diamond Semi-Stud Earrings 2.14 cttw
It doesn't take much these days. Make up is almost a thing of the past and you find you might go more days than you should without a shower. A blouse and a blow dry cover up the fact that you're wearing stretch pants and pink fluffy slippers and that corner behind you on Zoom is the cleanest part of your whole house. Nope, it doesn't take much, just a spectacular pair of old cut diamond better-than-stud earrings and a little lip stain and you're good for the a long day in.
These beauties are perfect for this idea, it's a pair of French, lever backed diamond earrings, the stones are set in platinum crown mounts and the rest of the earring is in 18 karat gold. This lovely pair has been overhauled by us to make sure that they are in wonderful, wearable, never really have to take them off, condition. The stones were out and weighed, one is a 1.140 carat J color, VS1 stone and the other is a 0.840 carat I color Si1 stone. The earrings have the French eagle's head marks that were used to assay Parisian jewels of the era. These beauties were made in France in about 1900-1910, during the Belle Epoque, the Beautiful Era. Each diamond is a stunning Old European Cut stone with amazing life and fire.
The earrings are 14.2 mm long and 7.85 mm across and weigh 3.5 grams in total. The tops are set with .12 carats in diamonds for a bit of added sparkle.
ITEM ID: ESA12935VA
Edwardian 1.6 carat Square Mine Cut Diamond Ring Antique Engagement Ring $ 16,500.00
Edwardian 1.6 carat Square Mine Cut Diamond Ring Antique Engagement Ring
He told her to pack a bag for 3 nights away but wouldn't tell her where they were going. He flew her over Manchester and Liverpool and out over the Irish Sea, over Dublin and the lush green of the Irish countryside, tinged with a hint of fall color. They landed in Galway and were whisked away by limo and brought across the moat to the gates of Ashford Castle. She sat by a roaring fire and drank a warm rum cocktail smiling to herself. It was just like him, this kind of grand romantic gesture. She didn't mind, not one little bit.
He handed her a pair of Wellies and a warm coat from a rack by the door and together they wandered into the back garden and along the trails. They went through a stone tunnel and exited into a Secret Victorian Garden laden with the smell of late blooming roses and the buzzing of lazy bees. He slipped an arm around her and stopping, he pulled her into his arms.
"Marry me?" he asked, looking directly into her eyes.
"Of course". She smiled as he slipped the sparkling diamond onto her finger.
This stunning ring centers on a 1.6 carat square Old Mine Cut diamond that delights and fascinates the eye. The ring was made in the later part of the Edwardian era in about 1918. It is completely hand crafted in platinum and the large diamond is flanked on the either side by seven early single cut diamonds. The center stone measures 6.8x6.7x5.35 mm and has been out and weighed at 1.60 carats, it is K in color and VS1 in clarity. The 14 smaller stones are 1.2 mm each and add up to .14 carats total weight. The ring is a size 7 and weighs 5.12 grams. The face of the ring is 7.7 mm north to south and sits 5.6 mm off the finger, it narrows to 2.1 mm wide at the back of the band, it is marked 'PLAT' for platinum. This wonderful hand crafted ring would make a stunning engagement ring. It comes in an antique box made from navy leather with a silk lining.
You don't have to take her to Ireland, you can just ask her in the living room on a Saturday morning. Just to be on the safe side, though, better have a ring like this one.
Victorian Garnet Pearl Festoon Necklace in Original Box $ 15,900.00
Victorian Garnet Pearl Festoon Necklace in Original Box
This breathtaking Victorian garnet and pearl gold necklace was handcrafted in England around 1850-60 and comes inside its original fitted box. The double chain measures 16.25 inches in length and is made up of a snake chain with a looping link chain. It features 15 gradated garnets, with the largest stone at the center, measuring 13.3 x 8.4 x 4.6 mm and weighing 5.01 carats, and the smallest stone measuring 7.5 x 6.5 x 3.6 mm and weighing 1.71 carats. There are 46 creamy white round natural pearls that drop from the link chain and from the garnets, with each pearl measuring between 2 and 2.5 mm. The longest drop measures 29 mm. This necklace has been acid tested at 18 karat gold. This antique drop necklace with its oval box weighs 268.6 grams. The box is brown leather with gold embossed lettering.
This breathtaking accessory is a divine work of art, it's one of those pieces that makes you want to open the box over and over, just to see it again for the first time.
Stunning Victorian Diamond Moonstone Cluster Ring 18k Gold Silver $ 15,600.00
Stunning Victorian Diamond Moonstone Cluster Ring 18k Gold Silver
Words fail. Stunning? Yes, but not quite enough. Rare? Certainly, but lacking. Once in a Lifetime? Maybe that's more like it!
This utterly gorgeous Moonstone Diamond Cluster ring had me at first glance. It's the kind of perfect jewel that I dream of finding every time I go shopping, but rarely do.
Hand crafted in the Victorian era, around 1865, this ring features a fabulous rectangular, cushion-shaped, cabochon cut moonstone set into a halo of chunky old European, mine cut diamonds. The moonstone has a wonderful gray blue adularescence and a strong cat's eye phenomenon, it measures 13.9x9.01x6.02 mm and weighs about 4.28 carats. The diamond surround contains 16 diamonds that add up to about 2.16 carats in total weight. The ring is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with a touch of rose, the acanthus style design has a scallop shell motif where the band meets the under gallery. This ring is a size 7.5, it's unmarked but has been carefully acid tested for purity, it weighs 6.4 grams.
This glorious (oh yes, there's the word, Glorious!) ring is an absolute stunner!
Georgian Untreated Emerald Diamond Ring c. 1720 $ 15,500.00
Georgian Untreated Emerald Diamond Ring c. 1720
When this ring was made, the United States of America was called 'The Colonies' and was ruled by the British Empire. They weren't the only ones, the British Empire extended to the ends of the globe. Sometimes I wish that the jewels I find could talk, but never so much as with pieces this old. We humans only live one lifetime, maybe one hundred years if we're very lucky, but jewels like this one get to travel through multiple lives, and we can only imagine what tales this ring could tell of the three hundred or so years since its creation.
Hand crafted around 1720, perhaps in England, which is where I purchased it, this fantastic ring is as wearable today as it was when it was made. The stones in this ring are closed backed and foiled. The center stone is a stunning natural rectangular cushion shaped emerald, it's a medium, vivid and strongly green stone that is likely to be untreated in any way. The emerald measures 9.2x7.7x4.7(?) mm and weighs approximately 2.02 carats. The emerald is surrounded by eight (8) table cut diamonds which add up to about .66 carats and 6 old mine cut diamonds which add up to about .56 carats for a total weight in diamonds of about 1.22 carats.
The face of this ring measures 17.9 mm north to south and 15.7 mm across, it sits 5.4 mm off the finger and narrows to 3.5 mm at the back of the band. It has been carefully acid tested as 18 karat gold and sterling silver, it weighs 5.3 grams and is a size 8.
This ring comes with an appraisal done by and independent Master Gemologist, the replacement value is $19,620, please inquire if you'd like to view a copy of the full appraisal.
Art Deco Engagement Diamond Ring Filigree 14k White Gold $ 15,500.00
Art Deco Engagement Diamond Ring Filigree 14k White Gold
There are two things that I tell all my guy friends when they come to me looking for engagement rings for the ladies that they've decided to spend a lifetime with. The first is that if she truly loves you, she'll say yes to ring from a gum ball machine. The second is, don't give her that, give her a diamond.
This absolutely stunning vintage diamond solitaire is really and truly the perfect engagement ring. The hand made 14 karat white gold ring was made around 1920-30, a classically beautiful mounting, it is hand carved in a beautiful filigree pattern and set with two small old cut diamonds at the shoulders. The center stone has been out and graded, it is a super lively diamond and it weighs 1.22 carats; it is G-H color and VVS2 clarity. The diamond measures 6.70 x 6.77 x 4.3 mm and is an early brilliant cut, hand cut stone. The ring is currently a size 5.75 but could be sized up or down upon request. It weighs 2.7 grams. The ring is marked inside the band with '14k' for the gold content.
This ring comes with an appraisal done by a qualified independent GIA Master Gemologist. The replacement value on this stunning ring is $21,700.
If you're looking for a traditional style ring, the kind they always have in romance movies, look no further than this gorgeous vintage diamond ring.
ITEM ID: RGP08804VA
1940s Wide Diamond Eternity Band Ring 4.3 Carat $ 15,000.00
1940s Wide Diamond Eternity Band Ring 4.3 Carat
This vintage platinum diamond eternity band features seven rows of brilliant cut diamonds, for a total of 231 round sparkling stones. Altogether the diamonds weigh approximately 4.3 carats. This ring fits like a size 7.5 and has three sizers inside that were added after market. We can remove them if the ring needs to be larger, up to a size 8.75. This glittering band weighs 12.5 grams. It measures 9.1 mm north to south and 3 mm off the finger, not including the sizers, and 4.7 mm off the finger including the sizers. This stunning platinum band is marked, "PT950" and was handcrafted during the 1940s.
Antique Victorian Diamond and Ruby Ring $ 14,900.00
Antique Victorian Diamond and Ruby Ring
This show stopping Victorian Ring contrasts bright and sparkling Old cut diamonds with lively rich red rubies. Made in England c. 1890. The ring showcases twelve Old European cut diamonds with a total weight of 4 carats. 5 round faceted rubies with a total weight of 3.05 carats.
All measurements have been done in the mount and are approximate. Eight Old European cut diamonds measure 4.5 x 2.8 mm = .4 carats each. 4 measure 3.5 x 2.4 mm = .2 carats each. Five rubies measure 5 x 3.4 mm = .61 carats each. Hand crafted with no hallmarks, the ring tests as 18 karat gold. Diamonds are set in silver, rubies in gold. The overall face dimensions are 15.5 mm N-S, 24 mm across, 6 mm of the finger and weighs: 7.4 grams. Size US 7.25.
Forget the stack, this fabulously luxurious ring contains three rows of stunning gems!
Item ID:RGA20894VA
Edwardian Long 3 ctw Diamond Earrings Sold Out - $ 14,000.00
Edwardian Long 3 ctw Diamond Earrings
Sold Out - $ 14,000.00
There's something you should know about your wedding day that nobody may have told you; it goes by fast. Like, really, really fast, all that preparation, all that hard work and you're lucky if you even get a few bites of the food you spent months pondering over, if you get to even say a quick hello to the guest you agonized over putting on your list. So, here's what I recommend… get the best photographer you can find, wear the dress of your dreams and add in some heirloom bling, because your photographs will last way, way longer than your big day.
These fantastic Edwardian diamond earrings would really fit that wedding day bill, they look fantastic in person and in photos, well, lets just say, if the camera puts on 10 pounds, these earrings will take them right off again. Completely hand crafted, most likely in England, around 1900-1910, these beauties are made in 18 karat gold with platinum fronts, they are set with 64 diamonds in total which add up to 3 carats in total weight. There are 6 main diamonds, bead set, each earring has a .35 carat, a .28 carat and a .25 carat diamond, they are H color and VS1 clarity, and each is further set with an additional 28 smaller Old European cut diamonds and two rose cut diamonds. These earrings are quite long at 53 mm top to bottom and they measure 17 mm across at the widest point. These are unmarked but have been carefully acid tested to verify the metal content, they weigh 7.58 grams together. The earrings have threaded backs and screw on backers, which make them extra secure, you won't have to worry about losing one!
If your looking for the perfect wedding jewel that you can pass down to future generations, look no further than these stunning diamond earrings!
I offer a 3 or 4 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
ITEM ID: ESA22290VA-1
1940s Baroque Pearl and Gemstone Rooster Brooch in 18 Karat Gold $ 14,000.00
1940s Baroque Pearl and Gemstone Rooster Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
Here is a wonderful and cheeky rooster who is beautifully hand crafted. The body of the bird is created from a large, natural, Baroque Pearl. His tail is set with a spray of rubies, diamonds and sapphires; and his head is further set with rubies, sapphires and emeralds. The brooch is fully engraved with fanciful and realistic details down to the toes on its perfect little feet.
This piece is marked on the back of the leg, but I was not able to make these marks out. It was most likely made in France in the 1940s, at a time when these brooches were highly desirable and created by many of the important jewelry houses. Buccellati, Cartier, Yard and Tiffany all crafted brooches in this genre, many with a pearl as the central body of the animal. It's quite possible this brooch was created by one of these important houses. It's beautifully crafted, note how the back is left open to reveal the back of this magnificent, 60 carat natural pearl.
The body of this piece tests as 18 karat gold and the diamonds are set in platinum. The pin stem has a trombone style clasp. The brooch measures 55 x 53x 17 mm and weighs 21.56 grams.
This piece has been expertly appraised by an independent appraiser and has a value of $15,000. Please inquire for a full copy of the detailed appraisal.
Item ID: BHA20887VA
Art Deco Platinum French Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring Sz 6.75 $ 12,800.00
Art Deco Platinum French Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring Sz 6.75
One of the joys of being someone who deals in vintage and antique jewelry is finding that one elusive treasure. That amazing jewel which is like no other you've come across before. When it's something as beautiful and rare as this ring, it just makes you weak in the knees.
This fantastic Art Deco French cut diamond eternity band just wasn't a ring that I could walk away from, I absolutely had to have it. This beautifully hand crafted platinum band is set with 23 diamonds which measure about 3x3x2.4 mm each and weigh about .15 carats each for a total diamond weight of about 3.25 carats. The stones display the cross and open cutlet of wonderful, early French cuts and are nice, white and clean stones. The ring measures 3.6 mm north to south and sits 2.5 mm off the finger. The edges of this ring are richly engraved with swirling details. The inside of the band is marked 'P950' for the platinum content. This hand crafted ring was made around 1920, it weighs 4.7 grams.
For an engagement ring she'll never tire of, or a wedding ring that will be a solitaires best friend, alone or stacked, this ring is a once in a lifetime beauty.
Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace Bow Drop $ 12,800.00
Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace Bow Drop
This antique Victorian amethyst gold necklace was handcrafted in England around 1900. It showcases 36 oval faceted amethysts set in 15 karat gold. The 35 stones around the neck are graduated and there is a large drop which hangs from a golden bow. The stones are bezel set with millgrain detail.
The largest stone measures 17.6 x 12.9 x 9.1 mm and weighs approximately 10.95 carats. The smallest drop amethyst measures 5.7 x 7.8 x 4.2 mm and weighs approximately .99 carats. It bears the gold purity hallmark, "15ct". This piece measures 16.5 inches in length and weighs 30.2 grams.
This stunning chain of violet amethysts is something to be cherished, shown-off, and bragged out. Trust me, no one will blame you.
Classic Edwardian Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum $ 12,500.00
Classic Edwardian Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Some pieces I buy on a pure, girly, bubble gum, princess fantasy level. Because, let's face it, sometimes a girl just needs something sparkly and fabulous ring to get her through the day. Homeschooling the kids, washing dishes (all. day. long.), doing load after load of laundry, feeding the dog (does anyone else ever remember to feed the dog?), they are all made a little bit easier when a girl's got a good home manicure and a ring like this on her finger. It's equally excellent for romantic dates with the hubs (in the back yard) or cocktails on Thirsty Thursday with the ladies (on Zoom).
This Edwardian beauty was hand crafted in platinum in about 1915. The sparkling centerpiece of this perfect Engagement ring is an Old European Mine Cut Diamond of 1.01 carats (weighed loose). The stone is estimated as G-H in color and VS1 in clarity. This ring measures 6.2 mm north to south at the widest point and narrows to 1.2 mm at the back of the band. The diamond is flanked by 8 singer cut diamonds, (F-G/VS1-2) which graduate in size between 1-1.7 mm. This size 6.25 ring weighs 2.1 grams, it could be re-sized to suit.
Did he promise you a diamond someday? Maybe that day is now?
This ring comes with a full appraisal done by a qualified, independent GIA Master Gemologist, the replacement value is $15,300, please ask if you'd like to have a full copy of the report.
Edwardian Diamond Aquamarine Bow Necklace Platinum c. 1910 $ 12,500.00
Edwardian Diamond Aquamarine Bow Necklace Platinum c. 1910
The last decade of the nineteenth century, the fin de siècle, was a time when the rejection of machine-made jewelry that had once been welcomed as an innovation, caused an about face in fashion and design. Jewelry went from large and ostentatious to ethereal and delicate almost overnight. Employing what was to become known as the "garland" style or 'style guirlande' in France, jewelers who chose not to embrace Art Nouveau or Arts and Crafts styles borrowed the fluidity of their lines and incorporated them into more traditional motifs thereby creating Edwardian jewelry. The "new" designs of the Edwardian Era had their roots firmly planted in eighteenth-century jewelry. The Court of Versailles was the inspiration for customers who desired more classically and aristocratically styled jewels. Ornamental motifs from earlier centuries were available through pictorial records from pattern books which began circulating freely beginning in the 1850s. In particular, Cartier encouraged his designers to wander the streets of Paris looking at seventeenth and eighteenth century architecture for jewelry inspiration. Garlands and ribbons, laurel wreaths, bow knots, tassels and lace were rendered with a new lightness thanks to new advances made in platinum fabrication.
Here is a fine example the garland style. An antique Edwardian garland-style diamond and aquamarine Platinum Bow Necklace that I discovered on my last trip to Paris. This pendant has a rich and lively faceted tear drop aquamarine that is approximately 11.58 carats is size and measures about 21.2 x 113 x 8.58 mm. The platinum bow is embedded with 29 lovely sparkling rose cut diamonds each 1.6-1.8 mm in diameter, .26 carats in all. As if that was not enough, there is one larger full cut old European diamond above the bow, a sparkly round gem which weighs approximately 0.16 carats. This stunning necklace was hand crafted around 1910, mostly likely in Paris. The chain is 16 inches long and the pendant and chain together weighs 9.9 grams. The overall measurement of the bow is 35 mm wide, it's 35.5 mm from the top of the bow to bottom of aquamarine and 52 mm from the top diamond to the bottom of bow.
This pendant has been professionally appraised by a 3rd party antique jewelry appraiser, it has a replacement value of $16,500.00. Full appraisal available upon request.
Sometimes I like to refer to items as wearable from 'blue jeans to ball gowns', this is more along the lines of 'Wedding dresses to White tie'!!
ITEM ID: NEA19028VA-1
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Ring 1.02ct $ 12,280.00
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Solitaire Ring 1.02ct
In a gown of lace and ivory she walked down an aisle bordered by mahogany pews, lined with the smiling faces of her friends and family. She held a bouquet of white roses accented with cranberries and evergreens. Her smile was mulberry and her bright green eyes were stuck on him, waiting for her at the front, just steps away. There was music, she was sure of it, but she was too nervous to hear it. Her ears were adorned in diamonds, something old and something borrowed. Her neck bore a strand of creamy white pearls which her mother had given her only moments ago. On her finger she wore his grandmothers diamond ring. It was hard to tell what part of her they were staring at, her joy, or her sparkle.
This gorgeous vintage white gold diamond ring was handcrafted around 1930; it holds an incredibly sparkly Old European cut diamond which measures 7 x 7 x 4 mm and weighs 1.02 carats, a VS2, J/K stone. It's likely an American made piece with filigree and flowers up and down the shoulders. This ring is a size 6.75 and weighs 3.2 grams. It bears the gold purity hallmark, "18KW". The ring face measures 9.5 x 16 x 6 mm off the finger and the band width is 2 mm at the back.
If you are looking for that perfect, heirloom quality, vintage diamond engagement ring, well, you just found it!
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Emerald Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold $ 12,000.00
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Emerald Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold
This late Art Deco Grand Damme of a ring has style in spades. This, ladies and gentlemen, is a true cocktail ring. Slip it on and grab yourself a seat at the bar, order a Manhattan or and Old Fashioned and hook a heel over the barstool rail.
This ring was hand made around 1935 of 18 karat white gold and is set with emeralds and diamonds in a modified buckle design. The large diamond weighs approximately 1 carat, it is a lovely Old European cut stone. A further 6 single cut diamonds are set on the other side, these are about .26 carats total. The center buckle is set with 6 step cut, bright green Brazilian emeralds. This ring measures 14.8 mm north to south and 21.6 mm across, it narrows to 6.4 mm at the back of the band. This size 7 ring weighs 3.2 grams.
This ring comes with a full appraisal done by an independent GIA Master Gemologist with antique appraising credentials. The replacement value is $14,685, please request a copy if you'd like to see it.
This chunky beauty would be equally dashing on a man or a woman!
Stunning Vintage Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold $ 12,000.00
Stunning Vintage Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Do you remember that red sequined dress that Kate Capshaw wore in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'? You know the one, right? They were in Club Obi Wan (get it?) in Shanghai; Indy in that fabulous white tux and Willie Scott in that slinky red dress with the gold sequins and mandarin collar. Don't you think that this ring would have been perfect for that scene? It would be brilliant with that dress. Not that it doesn't feel right at home with jeans and a tee shirt, mind you!
An oval cabochon cut ruby of the most utterly fantastic blood red is the star of this show. This ruby measures 8.1 mm across and 6.75 mm north to south and is 4.44 mm deep for an estimated weight of 2.62 carats. This natural stone is the most gorgeous color. It is set into a 22 karat gold mounting with four prongs and the mount sparkles and glows with even the slightest movement as it set with 36 brilliant cut diamonds that add up to about 1.26 carats in total diamond weight, the diamonds are E-G in color and VS1-I1. The ring is inscribed inside the band with the date: "15.1.75", European for the 15th of January, 1975. The face of the ring is 8.5 mm from north to south and sits 8.3 mm off the finger, it tapers to 2.8 mm at the back of the band. This ring is a size 7 and could be re-sized somewhat to suit, it weighs 6.5 grams. It is unmarked (other than the inscription) and has been acid tested to verify that it is 22 karat gold.
This ring might not get you Harrison Ford, but Indy, well, that's a different story altogether.
Comes with an independent appraisal done by a GIA master gemologist who is accredited to appraise antique and vintage jewelry. The full replacement value is $16,250, please inquire if you would like a copy of the full report.
SKU: RGA19783VA-1
Reserved~26 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring $ 11,500.00
Reserved~26 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Cocktail Ring
This vintage ring was handcrafted around the 1950s. It's a cocktail ring at its finest made in 18 karat white gold. A large rectangular light blue aquamarine is set at the center, measuring 20 x 16.3 x 11.3 for an approximate weight of 26 carats! This stunning gemstone is surrounded by 62 Old European cut glittering diamonds that weigh approximately 1.24 carats. This bold and beautiful ring is a size 8.75 and weighs 14.0 grams. The ring face measures 28 mm north to south and 24 mm across, it sits 11.3 mm off the finger. It is marked "18CT".
Item ID: RGC11589VA
Vintage Designer 75ct+ Citrine and Gold Cocktail Ring, c. 1960 in 18k Gold Sold Out - $ 11,000.00
Vintage Designer 75ct+ Citrine and Gold Cocktail Ring, c. 1960 in 18k Gold
A giant, flashing, golden citrine is the sunshine of this fabulous flower garden; so big and juicy that one can almost smell the daisies! An homage to peace, love, and happiness, this pretty and haute couture hippie ring brings bright flower power on even the rainiest of days. With a ring like this, you could truly bring your own sunlight wherever you happen to venture!
The royal sized rectangular faceted golden citrine stone is set inside 23 various sized gold daisies, some of which are actually attached to the ring in an en-tremblant fashion, shake and twist with every move of your lovely hand. It was most likely crafted in the 1960s, possibly in France, which is where I purchased it. It is marked with an as yet unidentified makers mark (I'd be delighted to hear if anyone recognizes it!), but it's otherwise unmarked. Although I don't yet know the designer, this is most certainly a special designer piece, it is quite spectacular. The mesmerizing citrine is a fabulous deep golden color kissed with orange, truly the color of sunlight at dusk, it measures 29.5 mm north to south and 24.5 mm wide by 16 mm deep, and totals about 76.61carats. The ring narrows to 5 mm wide at the back of the band. It's been acid tested to ensure 18 karat gold purity. This piece is a size 8.5 and weighs 42.2 grams, I think it could be re-sized pretty easily, care should be taken to preserve the mark.
This ring makes me think of that song... 'Sunshine, lollipops, and rainbows....' when this ring is near, the rain truly does disappear!
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Vintage French Opal Ruby Diamond Ring 18k Gold $ 10,850.00
Vintage French Opal Ruby Diamond Ring 18k Gold
He went into the market to grab a bottle of wine, but the sun was setting and the electric lamps on the Champs-Elysées glowed yellow against a cherry-pink sky; so she said she'd wait for him outside. She wandered a few steps from the market and noticed a beautifully laid out window festooned in gold and diamonds that winked in the setting sun. Her eyes were immediately drawn to an opal ring, it was stunning and so unusual, like nothing she'd ever seen. The shop owner was emptying the window for the night but he caught her staring and held the ring up for her to get a better view. Her new husband came up behind her and put an arm around her.
He held a bottle of champagne in the other hand, her favorite kind, and he whispered in her ear, "do you need diamonds to go with your bubbles?".
"No," she said, "but I might need opals."
This stunning Art Deco French ring was hand crafted in Paris around 1930. It is set with a gorgeous, glowing cabochon of Opal that seems to glow from within and contains all the fiery color of natures rainbow. The star of the show is an opal that measures 12.4x8.3x5 mm and weighs about 2.93 carats, it is surrounded by 20 calibre cut rubies (0.6 carats in all) and four bright white diamonds of 0.15 carats each (0.6 carats in all). The ring is made of 18 karat gold and the diamonds are set in platinum. The face of the ring measures 19.8 mm from north to south and 15.5 mm across, it sits 8.5 mm off the hand and is a size 6.5, it could be resized to suit. The ring weighs 4.6 grams and is marked to the outside of the band with the French eagle's head mark, indicating a gold purity of 18 karat, we've also acid tested it for verification.
This beautifully crafted ring has a strong nod to the Egyptian revival style that was at the heart of Art Deco design, it's a stunning piece that promises not to go unnoticed.
Antique Edwardian Trefoil Ruby Diamond Ring $ 10,500.00
Antique Edwardian Trefoil Ruby Diamond Ring
When he met her he was certain that he'd known her, he knew he'd never met her before, he would have remembered that kind of thunderbolt to the heart, but still, certain he'd known her. Perhaps in a another lifetime they'd been star crossed lovers or best of friends, in this lifetime it had taken him five minutes to know that he wanted nothing so much as to never spend another day without her.
Diamonds for fire and ruby for heat, this ring is what I like to think of a sexy little number. It's styled like a tiny tiara for your finger, and is set with two chunky old European cut diamonds that weigh in at about 0.69 carats and 0.81 carats, for a total in diamond weight of 1.5 carats. The top stone is a glowing pink-red ruby that weighs about .55 carats. All of the stones are prong set into a simple yet elegant 15 karat gold ring. The face of this ring measures 14.6 mm from top to bottom and 17 mm across, the ring sits 5.6 mm off the finger and narrows to 1.7 mm at the back of the band. This size 5.5 ring could be resized to suit, it weighs 3.7 grams. This ring has been carefully acid tested to verify the metal content.
This ring is unmarked but was most certainly hand crafted in England and dates to about 1900-1910, it comes in an old hand made box which is printed with "Victor Crichton Ltd. Silversmiths & Jewellers, 19, Kensington High St., London, W.8. Telephone: Western1254".
Antique French Diamond Natural Ruby Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold $ 10,000.00
Antique French Diamond Natural Ruby Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
When certain mineral combinations are subject to extreme heat and pressure, wonderful things can happen. Rubies might have turned out as sapphires or emeralds, they have the same basic components after all. Only a tiny mineral change and the right machinations of the Earth's crust came along to kiss the stone with enough fire to turn it this brilliant shade of bright red. It's almost as if that intense heat has been captured in the form of this glowing and sparkling gem. A rare and stunning stone that only fire could create.
This stunning Ruby and diamond ring was hand crafted in France in about 1880. The fabulous natural ruby shows signs of being untreated, it measures 8x5.8x3 mm and weighs approximately 1.1 carats. The ruby is surrounded by 12 chunky Old Mine Cut diamonds which are bright and lively. The diamonds are rated as F-G in color and VS1-SI2 in clarity with most being VS, they add up to 1.52 total carats, each shoulder is further set with a small mine cut diamond of .055 carats, for a total diamond weight in this ring of 1.63 carats. The ring measures 15.13 mm north to south and 11.7 mm across, it sits 4.2 mm off the finger and narrows to 1.75 mm at the back of the band.
This antique, halo style ring is marked on the outside of the band with the French hallmark of the right facing Eagles head and was further tested as 18 karat gold. It weighs 4.13 grams and is a US size 7.
This ring comes with an appraisal done by a GIA accredited Master Gemologist who is qualified to appraise antique pieces. The full replacement value is $11,470, please inquire for a copy of the appraisal.
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Cluster Earrings $ 9,990.00
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Cluster Earrings
In early Spring, before the leaves begin to deepen into summer green, before the flowers open and release their heady fragrance, the hills around my home seem to glow with a halo of pure, Spring green. It tickles the eyeballs and delights the senses, a landscape reborn. When I saw these earrings, sitting in windowed office watching the snow fall on frosty London, it reminded me of the green hills of home. The pure verdant green hue of that most rare and precious gem, the emerald. Here the emerald is the star of the show, but oh what a wonderful cast it has to support it, in the form of over 2 carats of spectacular old cut diamonds!
These vintage diamond and emerald drop earrings were handcrafted in the 1930s, most likely in England which is where we found them. They boast 26 Old European cut diamonds and two perfect emeralds. Each piece features a cluster motif with a rich, green, emerald-cut emerald at the center. Each emerald measures 6 x 5 x 2.5 mm and weighing approximately .52 carats. Each lively green stone is surrounded by 12 diamonds set in platinum over 18 karat gold, one more sparkling diamond sits at the top of the cluster, adding even more glam and glitz to an already glittering design; the total diamond weight is approximately 2 carats. Together, this pair of earrings weighs 4.8 grams.
Item ID: ESC12277VA
Late Victorian 5 Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k Gold $ 9,980.00
Late Victorian 5 Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k Gold
We drove the five hours to the Lake house in one go, the beauty of a hybrid and careful beverage planning. It was dark on the back roads and darker still when we pulled off the gravel in front of the cabin. When we stepped out of the car, I gasped; the stars in the moonless night sky seemed close enough to grab and pull down to play with. We walked in the dark to the lake and watched the reflections of billions of stars dancing on the surface and twinkling overhead. This ring reminds me of that night, that rich blue sky reflected in the lake, the pop of diamonds like stars in the night sky.
This late Victorian ring was hand crafted around 1880, likely in England. The ring is crafted of 18 karat yellow gold and set with five rich blue sapphires. The center sapphire weighs about 1.27 carats, the middle two sapphires add up to 1.32 carats and the outer two are .41 carats, for a total sapphire weight of 3.41 carats. Interspersed between the sapphires are 8 rose cut diamonds. These sapphires are natural, unheated Ceylon sapphires and the ring comes with a full appraisal and a replacement value of $10,300, please inquire if you'd like a copy. The ring measures 7.5 mm north to south and 21.3 mm across at the face and sits 4.3 mm off the finger, it narrows to 2 mm at the back of the band. This size 6.5 ring weighs 4.81 grams. The ring is only marked with a serial number, but has been acid tested as 18 karat gold.
Vintage Diamond Bow Ring in 18k White Gold, French Retro 3.5+ctw $ 9,880.00
Vintage Diamond Bow Ring in 18k White Gold, French Retro 3.5+ctw
Whenever I see a ring like this one, it really gets me to wondering. The stones in this ring are all old European cut diamonds, probably cut around 1880-1910, and yet this ring surely was made in the 1950s or 60s, so how did these diamonds end up here? What is their back story? Were they part of a Belle Époque brooch, links of a Victorian diamond bracelet, drops of an Edwardian necklace, a single fabulous earring whose mate was lost somewhere along the way? I guess in truth neither you nor I will ever truly know where they came from, what their previous life was. All we know for sure is that now they are here, in this fantastic ring, sparkling away as they've done for over a hundred years!
Handcrafted in France, this 18 karat white gold ring features a bedazzling array of diamonds, thirty-one old European cut round diamonds that add up to over 3.5 carats in all. The center stone is about .4 carats, six of the surrounding stones are about .15-.18 carats each and the other twenty-four weigh about .1-.12 carats each. The diamonds form a lovely knot or bow motif and are truly all sparkle, all of the time. This ring would be easy to resize, currently it is a size 4.75, and it weighs 8.3 grams. The ring is marked on the back of the band with the French eagle head mark, assayed in Paris and has also been acid tested to verify that it is indeed, 18 karat gold. The face of this ring measures 19.5 mm from north to south, and 19.5 mm across, it narrows to 2 mm at the back of the band.
Personally, I just adore old cut diamonds, so my heart did a little pitter-patter when I came across this beauty set with all these old cut gems. My own sneaking suspicion is that these diamonds started out life in a brooch and that some inheritee of said brooch decided to have it remade into this much more wearable and super stylie Retro cocktail ring!
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SKU: RGA19884VA
Antique French Emerald Diamond Marquis Ring 18k Gold $ 9,850.00
Antique French Emerald Diamond Marquis Ring 18k Gold
Somehow I always feel like Joan Wilder when I wear emeralds. Remember Joan? She was the character played by Kathleen Turner in that classic 80s movie 'Romancing the Stone'. I feel like maybe when Joan got back from her adventures in the jungle she would have taken some of her book earnings and bought herself some emeralds. Fabulous ones, like this one; just to remind herself of Jack Colton and swinging through the jungle with her arms wrapped tightly around him.
This fantastic ring is French and definitely has that 'ooh-la-la' factor. In spades. It's set with a lozenge cut emerald at its center in the most intriguing shade of deep rainforest green. The stone measures 9 x 6.7 x 3.8 mm and weighs approximately 1.25 carats. It doesn't stop there, though, as this lively and unusually cut emerald is supported by a cast of 50 diamonds. The diamonds are a mixture of 18 rose cuts and 32 Old European cuts, some of which are Mazarin cuts. The diamond add up to about 2.25 carats total weight and are bright white and very sparkly. The face of this lovely, long ring measures 25.3 mm from north to south and 16 mm across, it sits 6.7 mm off the finger and narrows to 2.2 mm wide at the back of the band. The ring is a size 6.25 and weighs 4.7 grams.
This fantastic ring was hand crafted in France around 1880 and has a owl mark on the back of the band. It has been carefully acid tested and is fully crafted in 18 karat gold.
Vintage Emerald Diamond Double Halo Ring 18k Gold $ 9,800.00
Vintage Emerald Diamond Double Halo Ring 18k Gold
I have funny dreams sometimes. Once I dreamed I was in the V&A (the Victoria and Albert Museum in London) at night. No one was there and I wandered the halls and galleries in my pajamas, at my leisure. When I came to the jewelry hall, poof, like Cinderella, I found myself in a flowing ball gown, and all the cases that held the jewels were open, I could take and wear whatever I liked. Is it any wonder that I went directly to the Seringapatam Jewels? The ornate parure of emeralds and diamonds is set with the most gorgeous emeralds. The stones were given as a reward to Major-General George Harris following a Victory at the Battle of Seringapatam in India in 1799. Dressed to the nines, and for some reason, shoeless, I flitted through the rest of the museum, dancing with statues and marveling at Monet's.
This fantastic ring would have fit in perfectly in my dream. Set with a gorgeous (trust me, the photos don't do it justice, emerald is one of the most difficult stones to photograph!) oval faceted emerald, which is surrounded by two halos of sparkling brilliant cut diamonds. The emerald weighs approximately 1.41 carats and the 36 diamonds add up to about .84 carats. The face of the ring measures 18 mm north to south and 15.3 mm across, it sits 6.2 mm off the finger and narrows to 2.9 mm at the back of the band. This ring is marked with the French Owl mark and has been carefully acid tested as 18 karat gold. The ring is a size 7 and weighs 5.8 grams. Hand crafted in about 1950.
This fabulous cocktail ring comes with a full appraisal done by an accredited antique jewelry master gemologist. The full replacement value is $17,900.
Spectacular Victorian 3 Stone Diamond Ring 18k Gold 2cttw $ 9,500.00
Spectacular Victorian 3 Stone Diamond Ring 18k Gold 2cttw
Sunday mornings in London always have a low key vibe. The streets are quiet until noon and people are out and about in trainers and jumpers (that's British for sneakers and sweaters) in places you usually see suits and ties. It's one of my favorite days. The Sunday market doesn't even start until 10 and so I get to sleep in and still have time to pop around the corner for croissants and coffee. The Sunday market, the Horti, as they call it, is held in a Georgian era building with a glass domed roof, this Sunday it's bright and sunny and the vendors laid out in row upon row hold untold treasure to be found. This ring was my first treasure that day, it beamed up out of the case, caught on an English sunbeam.
This fantastic ring was hand crafted in England around 1880, it is set with three old European Cushion cut diamonds which are a symphony of light and color. The center stone measures 5.1x5.1x3.5 mm and weighs about .7 carats, the other two stones are similar in size, 5x5x3.15 mm and weigh about .6 carats each, there are also 6 rose cut diamonds set between the three main stones. The total weight in diamonds of the ring is just under 2 carats of diamonds. The face of this ring measures 6.4 mm north to south and 17.3 mm across, it sits 4.5 mm off the finger and narrows to 2.2 mm at the back of the band. This unmarked ring tests as 18 karat gold and is a size 6.5, it weighs 4.8 grams.
Even the most subtle movement will draw the eye to this luminous ring. Congratulations, your search is over; you found the perfect ring!
Antique Fancy French Tourmaline Gold Necklace $ 9,500.00
Antique Fancy French Tourmaline Gold Necklace
This one would fit in well amongst the ladies of Downton Abbey. The Edwardian look, the colors of the day, the subtle opulence, all point to this being a piece made for a lady of means.
This French beauty was hand crafted in about 1900. It is set with pink and green rough, polished tourmaline gems and accented with sparkling rose cut diamonds. The star of this show is the large green tourmaline drop at the front of this stunning necklace, a drop which weighs approximately 115 carats. The other four green tourmalines spaced through the necklace weigh about 52 carats in total. The necklace is further set with three natural pink tourmalines, two rough polished gems which weigh about 18 carats and one round polished pink tourmaline bead which has an estimated weight of 3 carats. The necklace is all done in 18 karat gold and the petal design cap of the main gem is silver topped and set with 22 rose cut diamonds which add up to about .28 carats in total. This antique beauty is 28.5 inches long with a 3 inch drop at the front and weighs 51.29 grams. It has been carefully acid tested as 18 karat gold and sterling silver.
This antique beauty comes with a full appraisal done by a GIA Master Gemologist and has an insurance replacement value of $12,500, please let us know if you'd like to have a copy of this appraisal for review.
Victorian Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring $ 9,500.00
Victorian Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring
You know when you're walking at twilight and the snow glitters by the light of the moon? Or when you wake up with the morning and you see dust glimmering in the sun's rays? Or when you're sitting at the edge of the pier, overlooking the lake, and the water seems to shine on for eternity against the setting sun? Yeah, this ring is kind of like that - but better. It's a decadent never ending show of sparkle. Honestly, it's like having your cake and eating it, too.
This phenomenal antique sapphire and diamond ring was handcrafted around 1870. At the center sits a bright blue sapphire, round, faceted, and oh so pretty, set in sterling silver. It measures 7 x 6.65 x 4.5 mm and weighs approximately 1.5 carats. Surrounding this sapphire are 60 diamonds, 30 rose cuts and 30 old European cut stones, all set in sterling silver. The old European cut diamonds weigh approximately 2.1 carats in total. Among the old cuts are a couple of brilliant cut stones that are clearly replacements for stones lost along the way. The rose cuts are patterned between small and larger stones, measuring between .8 – 1.5 mm in diameter. The ring face measures 16 mm north to south and 16 mm across, it sits 8 mm off the finger and narrows to 4.4 mm at the back of the band. An engraved scrolling motif encircles nearly the entire shank which is made in 18 karat gold. This ring weighs 7.2 grams and is a size 4.75 US, it could be re-sized somewhat to suit. There are no marks and it has been acid tested.
The epitome of glamour, right there on your finger, giving the neighbors something to talk about. It's all in a glance, and this ring will keep them glancing over and over and over.
Vintage Impressionist Diamond Moonstone Ring Pendant 18k Gold French Designer $ 8,980.00
Vintage Impressionist Diamond Moonstone Ring Pendant 18k Gold French Designer
Here's the downside to selling my jewels online, you don't actually get to feel them, hold them and get a gorgeous look at them on your person. It's especially true with certain things, a long gold chain that feels like pure luxury on a platter, or a ring like this one, made with such exquisite quality that you can just feel the artist radiating out of it. This piece is the epitome of wearable art.
Set with an oval cabochon of moonstone and a diamond, this stunning jewel is both a ring and a pendant, a highly unusual combination. To my eye it's a stylized rooster, but I could be wrong. The gold is solid, and heavy and has that sublime heavy velvety feel of old 18 karat gold. This piece is likely by someone quite famous, but I've not had any luck tracking it down, if you know, please feel free to enlighten me, I'd love to know. The ring is a size 7.75 and cannot be resized, as a pendant it's 37.5 mm north to south and 21.2 mm across. The moonstone has wonderful adularescence and measures 10.8x8.3x6.6 and weighs about 4.25 carats. The little diamond is a round brilliant cut. I don't know the actual age of this piece, but my best guess is the 1930s, it has that feel, it also has French hallmarks and makers mark which indicate the 18 karat gold content. This extraordinary piece weighs 21.8 grams.
Late Victorian Gemstone Diamond Bracelet 18k Gold Tourmaline Aquamarine $ 8,950.00
Late Victorian Gemstone Diamond Bracelet 18k Gold Tourmaline Aquamarine
I used to think that diamonds and fancy gems were a weekends-only, little black dress sort of affair, but lately I've taken much more of a "smoke 'em if you got 'em" approach to my jewels. Sparkles are fun when I'm drinking a margarita on a Tuesday with the hubs in my back yard. Don't judge, ya'll, it's taco day and what goes better with tacos? This bracelet has become a particular favorite for our Tuesday night parties for two, there's something about the colors and the sparkle that gives our deck party the feel of an elegant soiree, and playing hostess for only two means a lot less clean up!
This elegant late Victorian bracelet was hand made around 1900. It is set with three rectangular cushion cut gems, a bright blue aquamarine and a sparkling pink and green tourmaline. Each gem is surrounded by a halo of Old Mine Cut diamonds, 58 in all. The aqua in this bracelet weighs about 1.47 carats, the pink tourmaline about 1.91 carats and the green tourmaline gem weighs about 1.71 carats. The diamonds add up to about 1.51 carats in all. The bracelet is done in 18 karat gold and is 195 mm long and 12 mm wide at the widest part, the chain is 5 mm wide. The yellow gold link bracelet has a nautical knot openwork link and a slide tab tension clasp. This bracelet is unmarked and has been carefully acid tested, it weighs 14.8 grams.
This bracelet has been appraised by an independent Master Gemologist who is qualified to appraise antique jewelry. It comes with a full appraisals and a replacement value of $10, 500. Please enquire for a copy of the full appraisal.
ITEM ID: BTC10265VA
Fabulous French Antique 18k Gold Long Guard Chain 63 inches $ 8,900.00
Fabulous French Antique 18k Gold Long Guard Chain 63 inches
I admit it, I love gold. In all it's forms, but most especially in long French chains like this one. It is the perfect medium for the art of the chain, and this chain's exquisite French craftsmanship truly best exemplifies it's intrinsic beauty.
Intricately hand made in luxurious 18 karat gold, this French long guard chain features alternating links of marquis plaques with fancy wire work centers, each connected to one another by fancy chain links in between. Imagining how long it must have taken to make a chain like by hand in the late 1800's simply boggles the mind! Made in France around 1890, it bears multiple eagles head assay marks for 18k gold. This is an open chain with a large bolt ring on one side and a small bolt ring on the other for maximum versatility. I think this one was made this way as both clasps do seem original. It is 63 inches long and weighs a hefty 52.8 grams.
Long enough to wear as a single, double or triple loop, this chain is just stunning. These more intricate chains are getting harder for me to come by as many times they are broken up into several shorter necklaces, and even more tragically, melted for their gold value. (I assure you though, this one is safe from such a fate.) A perfect compliment to any outfit, and a great addition to any collection of antique and vintage jewelry, this fabulous French long guard chain is truly, truly lovely treasure!
ITEM ID: CNA24006VA
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ruby Ring Engagement $ 8,900.00
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ruby Ring Engagement
Marriage might be passé, but diamonds never will be. Marry her? Don't marry her? It doesn't so much matter anymore, but the one thing that most definitely holds true is that you should totally put a ring on her beautiful hand and tell her that you love her forever and always. The rest will take care of itself, you just wait and see.
This fantastic Art Deco diamond and ruby ring will more than do the trick; it's set with a .7 carat Old European cut diamond at the center which is quite clean and lively, the center is surrounded by another .3 carats in diamonds and accented with ten calibre cut rubies to give it that little bit of extra pop. The ring is all done in 18 karat white gold and has stunning Deco style. This ring measures 10 mm north to south and 13 mm across and sits 5 mm off the finger, it narrows to 2 mm at the back of the band. This wonderful ring was made in about 1930, size 7.25US, weighs 3.2 grams, it is marked '750' inside the band,
So tell her that you love her and will cherish her all of her days with this unique and stunning Art Deco ring.
Art Deco Onyx Diamond Ring Platinum 1920s $ 8,850.00
Art Deco Onyx Diamond Ring Platinum 1920s
Will you marry me," he asked.
"Do you want a ring," he asked.
"What do you want?," he asked.
"Something that reminds you of me." She replied.
"Oh, something wild and wonderful, something one of a kind, something with a strong sense of style?" He teased.
"Yes," she said, "but in a ring."
Found it. The perfect, unusual, onyx and diamond Art Deco ring. Beautifully hand crafted in platinum in about 1920, this beauty is set with three central diamonds in a diagonal pattern across the face, the center stone is an Old European cut diamond which measures 5.1x5.1x3.6 and weighs about .685 carats, the other two are also OECs and about .25 carats each, the ring is set with a further 6 diamond at the band for a total diamond weight of approximately 1.15 carats. Flanking each side of the diamonds are three beautifully carved and set onyx gems. The ring has no hallmarks but has been acid tested as platinum. This ring is a size 8.5 and weighs 4.3 grams. The face of this ring measures 13.6 mm north to south and 13.5 mm across, it sits 7 mm off the finger and narrows to 1.1 mm at the back of the band.
I bought this ring in France and while it has no hallmarks, I feel like it may be French in origin.
Edwardian Aquamarine Diamond Pendant Cluster Necklace Halo $ 8,750.00
Edwardian Aquamarine Diamond Pendant Cluster Necklace Halo
They arrived at the party by boat, they saw it at first like small fairy lights glimmering in the distance, but as they got close the sounds of music and laughter twirled out at them across the water in bits, getting louder and clearer as the lights grew into lavish lawns littered with sparkling party goers. As the boat cut its engines and they drifted towards the dock, he grinned and reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out a gem that sparkled brighter than all the party lights around them. She grinned back, held up her hair and turned for him to clasp it on. He had promised her a night to remember; this was a darn good start.
This Edwardian pendant was hand crafted around 1910. It is set with a wonderfully bright blue aquamarine gem that's an oval faceted beauty. This aqua measures 14x9.3x4.57 mm and weighs about 4.57 carats, and is surrounded by a halo of 14 old European cut diamonds which weigh 1.95 carats altogether and are graded as F-H color and VS2-I1, the bale contains another 2 diamonds .05 carats total. The pendant is made in 18 karat gold and the stones are set in silver. This pendant comes on a 16 inch 18 karat gold chain, the necklace as a whole weighs 5.1 grams. This pendant measures 28 mm from north to south and 17.25 mm across.
This item has been appraised by an independent GIA Master Gemologist who is qualified to appraise Antique Jewelry, it's replacement value is $12,100, please inquire for a copy of the full appraisal.
ITEM ID: PTA23983VA
Antique Russian Red Spinel Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Gold Sold Out - $ 8,750.00
Antique Russian Red Spinel Diamond Cluster Ring 14k Gold
King Henry V is pretty well known for winning the battle of Agincourt. "Once more unto the breach, Dear Friends", ring a bell? Well, on one of my many trips to visit my friends the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London, I engaged a beefeater guard in lively discourse. He told me that the Black Prince's Ruby was really a Spinel (which, of course, I already knew).
"Oh, really,", I replied, trying to coax more information from him.
"And do you know why it's set with a ruby?", now he had me, that I did not know.
The guard proceeded to tell me a story I'd never heard, about how that same King, Henry V, had the spinel drilled through the center so that he could wear it like a bead on a cord, for luck during the fighting in France. He told me of how the stone was lost during the great battle and of how the King sent his entire army back to the battlefield to look for it. It took 3 weeks for them to find it, under a dead French soldier.
This spinel likely never spent 3 weeks under a dead Frenchman, but it has that same rich, dark, look and luster of the famous stone in the Crown Jewels. It is surrounded by a halo of fabulously bright old European cut diamonds which set the spinel to singing with a fiery glow. The rectangular, cushion cut spinel is a natural stone which measures 8.92 x 7.14 x 5.51 mm and weighs approximately 2.78 carats. It is surrounded by a ring of 12 old Mine cut diamonds which are 0.073-0.092 carats each and weigh about .98 carats in total and the shoulders are each set with a single cut diamond of .03 carats.
This ring was hand crafted in about 1880, most likely in Russia. It has hallmarks to the back of the band which are too worn to totally make out, but under a microscope I find them to be closest to Russian marks. Also, the ring tests as 14 karat gold, which is consistent with Russian jewelry at the time. The face of this ring measures 13.9 mm north to south and 6.6 mm wide and it sits 6 mm off the finger. This ring is a size 7.75 and weighs 3.4 grams, it could be resized to suit.
This ring has been appraised and graded by a GIA Graduate Gemologist who specializes in Antique and Estate jewelry, it has a replacement value of $13,500 USD. Please inquire if you'd like a full copy of the appraisal for review.
Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring $ 8,500.00
Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Was it traditional? Or was it spontaneous? The way he sunk the ring in a glass of pink champagne at the restaurant, where they had their first date. She didn't see it coming, the flute of bubbly had sat on the table for nearly 20 minutes before she took a sip and realized what was going on. He laughed at her reaction, that grin on her face that grew, how her eyes lit up brighter than the crystal chandelier on the ceiling. When he bent down on one knee and asked if she would marry him, her hands flew to her open jaw, and she squealed in delight as she said yes and kissed his lips. He slipped the ring on her finger and she gasped at the diamonds as they glistened and sparkled.
This breathtaking antique diamond marquis-shaped ring was handcrafted around 1910. Each of the 27 white diamonds are set in platinum, while the shank is made in 14 karat gold. The center diamond is a sight to behold, it's a cushion cut that totals .5 carats! There are two more larger diamonds, one on top, and one below the center, that total .26 carats together. Every diamond radiates the colors of the rainbow, making your finger the luckiest of them all. The face measures 22 x 18 x 4.7 mm off the finger. This ring is a size 9 and weighs 4.0 grams. It is hallmarked with the gold purity mark, '585'.
I swear this ring glitters in the dark.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase on my lane. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Target Ring 1.2 cttw $ 8,200.00
Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Target Ring 1.2 cttw
They called it 'La Belle Époque', translated as 'the Beautiful Era', and it's as well they should have. From about 1871 to the beginning of World War I in 1914, peace and prosperity flourished throughout Europe and especially settled in France and England. The arts flourished, money flew, it was truly a golden age. This ring was made then, there, in that Paris of the early 20th century, amidst that optimism, that joie de vivre!
Completely hand crafted by a master of the art, this ring is a modified target type ring, set with row upon alternating row of glittering white diamonds and rich blue sapphires. The 17 diamonds add up to about 1.2 carats in total and the two rings of calibre cut sapphire are about .7 carats total. The ring is 18 karat gold in the back and the top stones are all set in platinum, this kind of 18 karat and platinum construction is very typical of the Belle Époque (which corresponds to the English Edwardian Era), as jewelers didn't really start using all platinum construction until the 1920's (with some exceptions). This ring has a fairly worn hallmark, but it is the eagles head assay mark which tells us that it is French and contains 18k gold. The ring is currently a size 7 and measures 20 mm north to south and 14.5 mm across, it sits 5 mm off the finger and narrows to 1.3 mm at the back of the band. Made in Paris, France around 1910.
This beautiful ring from the beautiful era would make a precious gift for any occasion or a stunning right hand ring that could be worn from blue-jeans to ball gowns!
Fabulous Edwardian Moonstone Necklace 14k Gold $ 7,990.00
Fabulous Edwardian Moonstone Necklace 14k Gold
You found the perfect person (that was the hard part), and you found the perfect dress (that felt impossible, but then you tried on the right one and your heart beat a little faster). You found the perfect venue, the perfect caterer (who owed you their amuse bouche as beautiful as it was delicious), the perfect person to make your invitations with flair and polish. It's all done, the ducks are all in a row. But do you have the perfect jewelry? Might I present this instant heirloom as all you'll really need to compliment that perfect dress I mentioned before? Not only can it be your something old on your wedding day, it can be your daughter's on hers and her daughter after that.
Over 100 carats of absolutely stunning blue moonstones grace this once-in-a-lifetime necklace. The stones go all the way around the neck so that you look gorgeous and glowing from any angle. The necklace itself is 17.5 inches long and the drop is just over two inches in length. In all, this 14 karat gold beauty is set with 60 stones of approximately 103 carats total weight, each stone is bezel set and displays its inner moon to full effect. This necklace is high Edwardian in style and was likely made in about 1910, I'm not sure where as it has no marks, but it might be American or possibly Belgian in origin. The necklace weighs 25.4 grams.
For your most special day and all the days thereafter, you couldn't chose a more perfect jewel.
Edwardian European Cut Diamond Cross Pendant Brooch $ 7,990.00
Edwardian European Cut Diamond Cross Pendant Brooch
This lovely antique Edwardian diamond cross pendant was handcrafted around 1910. It has a brooch fitting, but we'd be happy to remove it upon request. There are 18 sparkling Old European cut diamonds totaling approximately 2.4 carats. Each stone is set in platinum over 18 karat yellow gold. This piece weighs 5.3 grams and measures 53.5 x 27 mm. It bears no marks and has been acid tested.
Proof that elegance and simplicity can go hand in hand.
Item ID: CSA12255VA
Victorian 5 Stone Diamond Ring in 18k Gold $ 7,980.00
Victorian 5 Stone Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Bill Bryson once said that the weather forecast in London was always the same, that every day was "warm and sunny, but cooler with some rain." I never forgot this because it is just so, so true! On my last trip to London it rained every day, usually 3 to 4 times per day, but in between these cold spats of rain the sun came out and brought a wonderful warmth along with it. I was sitting around the kitchen table of one of my good suppliers, in a top floor Georgian apartment in Kensington, when the sun broke through the clouds and streamed in the tall windows, into the old wavy glass. This ring was in my hand. The sun hit the diamonds and sent rainbows of color flying around the room, the diamonds sparkled like captured sunlight. Oh, my yes.
Hand made in about 1890, this fantastically sparkly Victorian ring is set with five bright white diamonds. These lovely stones are amazingly bright and lively in any light. The five diamonds are chunky old cushion cut stones, the center stone measures 5x5x2.6 mmm and weighs approximately .5 carats, on either side are two diamonds of .4 carats and two of .25 carats each, for a total diamond weight of about 1.8 carats. The face of this ring measures 5.5 mm north to south and 19 mm across, and sits 3.8 mm off the finger, it narrows to 2.4 mm at the back of the band. The size 7.5 ring weighs 3.7 grams.
This is a simply stunning Victorian ring, like wearing a ray of sunlight right on your finger!
Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring Sz 9.25 $ 7,800.00
Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Eternity Band Ring Sz 9.25
Caution: Old Cut diamonds are addictive. Each one is a little bit different from the other, each stone was mapped out in the mind of a master in stone cutting, each one was cut and polished carefully by hand. These stones each have their own character and it gives a ring like this one the overall appearance of a work of art, with the slow, lazy strong flashes of color and light that only old cuts can offer. Even those who don't know the difference will be able to see right away that these are no ordinary stones, this no ordinary ring.
This vintage ring was hand crafted in 18 karat white gold around 1920. It is set with 18 old European cut diamonds and two brilliant cut diamonds which were added later when the ring was re-sized. Each diamond weighs approximately .2 carats and the total carat weight of this ring is about 3.5 carats. The ring measures 3.9 mm north to south and sits 3 mm off the finger. This ring is a size 9.25 but as it's been resized up it could probably be resized down. This ring is marked with an owl, the French import mark for a gold fineness of 18 karat minimum, it weighs 4.6 grams.
This gorgeous ring would make an excellent wedding band, or addition to a ring stack. It's got big, juicy diamonds and a lot of presence.
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ATMann Mandala Calendar 2011 by Pomegranate
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Twelve Mandalas
(Set of Paintings, Ink and Water Color on Board, 1975)
My Twelve Mandalas are now available as the ATMann Mandala Calendar in 2011 by Pomegranate.
All images © A T Mann 2000 World Rights in All Media
The paintings are mandalas based on major religious, philosophical and cosmological systems, which were all created and organized using the square and the circle. They relate to the astrological signs by their qualities, numerology and symbolism. The paintings were first exhibited in London in 1976 at the First Festival of Mind and Body, in 1996 in Copenhagen at AstrologiHuset and the originals live in Majorca. They were published as cards in1975, appeared in many of my books (1979, 1986, 1993, 1995), in magazines, and were serialized in the Dutch journal BRES in the early 1980s. The original paintings are 48 x 66 cm.
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1976-1977 KALA CALENDAR original Giclée prints
I am now offering Giclée prints of some of my most beautiful mandalas. The Kala Calendar 1976-1977 is one of the best examples of my mandala calendar from the 70s; intricate, with complex geometry and including a calendar for eight different religions/cultures and the signature magical plants for the twelve zodiac signs along the borders. The giclee is 17" x 24" on thick and beautiful paper. Suitable for framing, order one signed by A T Mann for $500 excluding p&p. Other paintings will soon be available.
The Kala Calendar 1973-1974 was my first one-page calendar with lunar phases, moon signs, zodiacal months, elemental weather, and twelve Mandala Astrological Tarot cards. We printed 200 of them and hand-colored a few. This is the original one I painted as a Giclée print. It is 17" x 23" on thick watercolor paper, suitable for framing, signed by A T Mann for $500 excluding p&p.
The Baldwin Hill mandala of 1973 is still one of my favorites. It is a study of the four elements, their relationship to the circle and square, with a checkerboard motif flirting with the five-fold geometry of the central pentangle. I painted it in 1973 on my 30th birthday in the Berkshires just before I moved to England for 18 years — and the original still resides in my study in Hudson. The Giclée is 13" x 13" and is printed on thick watercolor paper, suitable for framing, signed by A T Mann for $300, excluding p&p.
The Roots of Sustainability
Book by David Cadman, Trustee of The Prince's Foundation
Economist and Temenos director David Cadman's book in The Prince's Foundation series (Patron is Prince Charles) exploring the relationship between our economic, environmental, and social lives.
Included is a drawing by AT Mann of the spiral rose window at Chartres Cathedral on p. 9.
Available from The Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment
Spiral Solar System
This design of the Spiral Solar System was made for my book "The Round Art" in 1977. I am offering high resolution prints 13" x 19" suitable for framing on archival Epson paper. You can pay by PayPal. Recently NASA/IBEX project released photos of the solar system's tail, which validates this old idea....
My 1978 drawing of "Nested Kepler Solids" is Kepler's scheme for the geometry of the planets in the solar system as nested Platonic solids within a succession of embedded spheres.
Painted Talismans
(Talisman Paintings, Ink and Water Color or Gouache on board)
I paint talismans to commission. The talismans focus energy, integrate disparate principles or influences, provide medititation mandalas for specific purposes or celebrate special occasions like weddings, birthdays, anniversaries or significant cosmic events. They are specially tailored to the individual(s) who will have and use them, attuned energetically and astrologically. All colors are coded magically and the images are derived from traditional medieval, Egyptian, Kabbalistic, Astrological, Alchemical, Rosicrucian and other mystical languages.
Email AT Mann for information about talisman commissions
Garrett Lisi's revolutionary new Theory of Everything reflects the geometric structure of my mandalas and calendars. This elegant computer-generated model is beautiful and profound.
Kala Calendar 1973 Phenomenon Calendar insert 1979
Galaxen Astrologisk Kalendar 1995 Phenomenon Calendar cover 1974
Beginning in 1972 I created astrological calendars for publication. The first KALA calendar (above, upper left) was done in 1972 in the US. When I moved to England in 1973 I became a Director of Phenomenon Publications and we made calendar books (above right and below) until 1981. After that time I did calendars on my own as single-page mandalas of great richness and complexity. In 1995 I made the Galaxen Astrologisk Kalendar (above left) when i lived in Copenhagen. The calendars are based on the astrological year of twelve signs and include many calendar systems (such as Islamic, Hebrew, Christian Saints Days, Chinese, Mayan, Aztec and others), often shown as concentric circles. This points up the true disconnection of our Western Civil Calendar from more natural planetary and natural cycles.
Kala Calendar 1980 Phenomenon Calendar 1978
In 1977 I was commissioned to design and paint the opening screens and credits for a film made by Peter Whitehead and produced by Marc Sursock, starring Natalie Delon, The Animals, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, David Hockney, and John Lennon. called "The Fire in the Water."
"Whithead's last film is an alchemical allegory set in the Highlands of Scotland in which a filmmaker reviews his brief movie career while his girlfriend (Natalie Delon) explores the countryside alone. Along with appearances by David Hockney and John Lennon, Whitehead incorporates footage from some of his previous films to fashion a coda to era." (90 min.). Quote from Portland Art Museum, NW Art Center website.
Obviously based on Peter's twin obsessions of rock and roll (and the destruction of a building — an eery foretaste of 9/11 — and his interest in falconry, the film intercuts the experiences of two different people in whose relationship these visuals meet.
See my architectural designs....
A T Mann – Architectural Design & Consultation
Jackson House Project, near Thy, Jylland, Denmark, 1994
Feng Shui "dragon" on the siteplan Jackson House, Jylland, Denmark
The Jackson House is an architectural design commission I created while I lived in Copenhagen, Denmark. The clients owned a large property that had for twenty years been the "World University," a live-in school of adult education. The existing building was a typical L-shaped Danish farm building. What is most unique and spectacular about the site is that it is adjacent to an ancient historical site with eight 5000-year-old megalithic burial mounds. (These mounds and their geometry can be seen on this partial plan of the site, which I symbolized by the earth dragon.) The solution was a stone and wood house with a crystal glass greenhouse that refracted the energy of the mounds, which was unique and satisfied the clients.
In 2000 I worked for Shakespeare & Co in Lenox, MA, to help them redesign a site they had bought: to bring some Feng Shui knowledge to the site, to help fine the design of some buildings, including the Founders' Theatre, which was the centerpiece of their development. The above sketch was potential solution to enable people entering the theatre to negotiate a drop in elevation and also to creat a focal point for the entrance, using a spiral garden to "spin" them into the theatre entrance below. I thnk my good friend Tina Packer for the opportunity to help them with their site, which has since become extremely successful and an asset to the Berkshires.
In the 1960s I worked as an architectural designer for Gruzen & Partners in New York and was instrumental in the design of the New York City Police headquarters, subsequently called "One Police Plaza," (above) in lower Manhattan. The design was lauded and in retrospect is seen as one of the most successful civic buildings in New York. I later was principal designer of a housing project, "Lindenwood Low Income Public Housing for Queens, New York," which won a design award from Progressive Architecture magazine in January 1970.
Feng Shui Mandala, 1978
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The Mandala Astrological Tarot
(Set of 78 tarot card paintings, ink and water color on board, 1986 & 1997 & 2009)
THE NEWLY DESIGNED DECK & BOOK IS AVAILABLE FROM STERLING
The Mandala Astrological Tarot cards were originally painted in 1972 when I returned from living in Morocco and India, and repainted at a large scale in 1986 for publication. They are circular mandala images within square cards. The cards may be rotated and placed on either of the four astrological angles: upright (MC), upside down (IC), leaning left (ASC) and leaning right (DSC). Each card is a stage-set or initiation chamber for a level in the process of achieving wholeness. All colors are coded magically and the images are derived from traditional medieval, Egyptian, Rosicrucian and other mystical languages.
My Mandala Astrological Tarot interpretations are NOW AVAILABLE at tarot.com
Mandala Tarot Reading @ tarot.com
ATMann — Book Cover and Book Designs
Design work on behalf of 501(c)(3) non-profit organization NCGR of which I was Publications Director
NCGR Study Guide, United Astrology Conference New Orleans 2012, and NCGR Research Journal I 2010
I have designed many book covers (in addition to most of my own books) for sympathetic authors and publishers. "Chakras, Rays and Radionics" and "Ray Paths and Chakra Gateways" were both designed for my friend David Tansley, the premier radionic practitioner and theorist of our era. The covers reflect graphic healing concepts because radionics is healing with patterns.
The UAC2012 New Orleans conference program guide
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ATMann — Logo Designs
I have designed many logos for companies created by individuals or organizations who also have a spiritual agenda and want their corporate image to reflect both business and spirit. These logos contain or are based on archetypal symbols and geometries and therefore evoke powerful identification. Genese manufactures a vitamin/mineral formulation for osteoporosis and is primarily for women, therefore its symbol is a double lotus. Galaxen magazine used the Milky Way Galaxy. Wellspring Vitamins combined the double helix of the dna molecule within the caduceus, showing the organic quality of the minerals. Elmebech alternative accountants in Copenhagen shows the elm tree of its location street and the ideas of solidity and firm roots and also the Egyptian hieroglyph for "flow." The Art of the Possible logo utilizes an infinity symbol in its design. ScanLase dental lasers utilize an ancient Vedic sun symbol.
email me or call (917) 596-2108 for graphic design commission consultations
Sacred Design:
The Essential Astrological Component
By A. T. Mann
A lecture presented at the "Making Sacred Places" Conference 1997
University of Cincinnati School of Architecture, Hebrew Union College and Old Saint George
In an unexpected way my interest in astrology reactivated my earlier quest to understand architecture and the mysteries of number, proportion and form, and provided the underlying mystical tradition for which I had searched in vain since childhood. My astrological practice demonstrated beyond doubt that the three dimensions of traditional architecture (height, length and breadth) were often subsumed with the fourth and most powerful dimension, time. Indeed, sacred architecture is an integration of space and time, earth and heaven, and at its most profound accesses the timeless. And yet time was not discussed in my education.
The unique and mystical mathematical proportions of the human lifetime and psyche synchronise with planetary rhythms and geometry, as Plato, Pythagoras and the Hermeticists insisted. Geometry and number are the primary source of magical thought, linking humanity to cosmos. Magic circles, mandalas, meditation diagrams, healing spaces, as well as sacred megaliths and stone circles, all have architectural origins and foundations but sacred causes. Some Indian and Buddhist yantras (meditation diagrams) are literally temple complexes or cosmoses as seen from above.
The architecture I consider sacred is that which has a common root in the life of the soul and spiritual vision, rather than that which contains religious forms. Symbolism and meaning in architecture are more important than aesthetics.
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"Designing Desires" Workshop
A group workshop at Doors of Perception 3, Amsterdam, November 1995
By A T Mann (Group Leader)
The Netherlands Design Institute, Domus Academy of Milan, the Royal College of Art, London and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology co-sonsored the "Doors of Perception 3 Conference" in Amsterdam in November 1995. The workshops and conference explored ways in which information technology and design can contribute to sustainability, specifically the mental and material changes that must be made in order to achieve a sustainable future. The purpose of the workshops was to create various info-eco scenarios that could be used by design schools and designers in the future. I was invited to run one of the twelve Professional Design Workshops.
I called the workshop "Designing Desires: Fluid Functionality and Less as More." The brief was: "We blame consumerism for its wastefulness, but what can we learn from the numerous and subtle ways in which it stimulates our desires? What new ideals can inform the way we cultivate desire with our product design and guide us to a more sustainable future? How can we do more than just marvel at the psychological power of status symbols, fashion and fetishism to generate demand?"
Some of the phrases we discovered that were prevelant in advertising to encourage us to buy things instead of live:
"Adventure is a pair of boots."
"Variety is a clean pair of underpants."
"Can giving her a diamond ring compensate for your absence?"
"Is giving your child a computer better than your wisdom?"
Which then led us to ask some vital questions about our current world of commerce:
"Can we acquire wisdom through material goods?"
"Can we acquire wisdom through artifical experience?"
"Do we learn to take risks through a simulation?"
"What do we learn from virtual reality?"
"Can the young teach the old?"
"Can the old teach the young?"
See ATMann's description of the workshop
The Astrological Memory Theater
(Excerpt from my book "Sacred Architecture," Vega/Sterling, 2002)
Robert Fludd's Theater of the World
The Art of Memory was considered by the Greeks as an essential part of education. Their goddess Mnemosyne (Memory) was the mother of the Muses, a position that reflected the importance of an accurate and efficient memory in those times. Until the invention of printing in the 14 Century, the primary way one could gain access to information was by word of mouth. There were few manuscripts to record information and very few individuals could read them. Once one having heard a play, or story, or the recounting of a battle, the only way to store it was in the memory. This required a memory art, which the Greeks based on techniques of creating a series of 'places' and 'images' in the mind.
Astrology is the foundation of the "round art" of memory as architecture is of the "square art". My work integrates these memory arts into dynamic processes we may integrate into our lives.
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Violence Against Women in Ezekiel?
"As the harlot who made her deeds comely..."
Shelo Asani Isha: Should I be offended by this daily morning bracha?
Rebekah Kohut's Welcoming Address to the first convention of the National Council of Jewish Women. "Report of the Convention 'Council of Jewish Women.'" The American Jewess, Volume 4, Issue 3, December 1896, p. 127.
ציצית A Mitzvah for Women?
Can Women be more involved at weddings?
Moses: What's in a Name?


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US Armed Forces, Lockheed and MDA complete multifaceted operational flight test of BMDS
2 November 2015	(Last Updated November 2nd, 2015 18:30)
The US Armed Forces, Lockheed Martin and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) have completed the ballistic missile defence system's (BMDS) multifaceted operational test at Wake Island and in surrounding areas of the western Pacific Ocean.
The flight test was conducted jointly by the MDA, BMDS Operational Test Agency, Joint Functional Component Command for Integrated Missile Defence, US European Command, and US Pacific Command.
Known as Flight Test Operational-02 Event 2 (FTO-02 E2), the test involved the terminal high-altitude area defence (THAAD) weapon system, the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS), the US Navy's third Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53), an AN/TPY-2 radar, and the command, control, battle management and communications (C2BMC) suite.
During the testing, the US Air Force's (USAF) C-17 aircraft dropped a short-range air launch target (SRALT), which was tracked by the AN/TPY-2 X-band radar of THAAD system, and destroyed by the system's interceptor.
An extended medium range ballistic missile (eMRBM) was air-launched by another USAF C-17 aircraft. This was tracked by multiple BMDS assets, including the AN/TPY-2 in forward-based mode, and the USS John Paul Jones with AN/SPY-1 radar.
"This realistic and complex operational test demonstrated that a multi-tier layered defence is essential."
Soon after the eMRBM launch, a BQM-74E air-breathing target was also released. It was then tracked by the USS John Paul Jones.
Following the tracking process, both Aegis BMD and THAAD launched interceptors to engage the eMRBM.
Lockheed Martin THAAD vice-president and programme manager Richard McDaniel said: "This realistic and complex operational test demonstrated that a multi-tier layered defence is essential in the protection of nations from current and emerging air and missile threats."
Since 2001, the BMDS programme has seen 68 successful hit-to-kill intercepts in 84 flight test attempts.
Image: USS John Paul Jones releases the SM-6 Dual I missile to intercept cruise missile target. Photo: courtesy of US Department of Defence.
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Anti-realism is a common philosophical term used for any philosophical notion which opposes the "real existence" of a particular type of thing. An anti-realist may deny the "existence" of other minds, the past or the future, universals, mathematical properties, moral categories, the material world, or even thought.
However the anti-realist does not deny the existence of each of these things in exactly the same sense. For example, a reductionist may argue that thought is nothing more than the arrangement of matter and energy, and thus deny the ontological reality of thought as a separate "thing," and therefore be called an anti-realist with respect to thought. At the same time someone like Berkley may argue precisely the opposite -- that the material world does not exist and is really nothing more than the sum of our perceptions -- and he would be called an anti-realist with regards to the external world.


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I'd been wanting to get back into blogging… especially since coming back from An Artful Journey in February and meeting such wonderful inspiring women. One of the best things about taking classes and going on retreats is the people! Kelly Warren's and Roben-Marie Smith's blogs really inspired and encouraged me. Starting my blog again with an "imperfect" post was my way of "shipping". (I've been reading Seth Godin's inspiring Linchpin and really enjoying it.) Thanks also to Chrissy Gardner for stopping by! I'm also inspired by her blogging and creative look. I bought a funky, fun skirt last night, that reminded me of her, with the intention of wanting to look and feel more creative.
The best time that I had blogging was last November when I was participating in Leah Piken Kolidas' Art Every Day Month. I met some really wonderful people there too! I'm now participating in Leah Piken Kolidas' Creative Every Day Challenge 2010. Thanks to her, the wonderful community she creates there, Linda Tieu and Julie Jordan Scott for reconnecting and encouraging me forward!
hi leah! how sweet of you to mention me! thank you! i did creative every day last year, and i need to get back into it. i loved visiting the other blogs and seeing what everyone was doing. even when i couldn't create everyday, it was inspiring to watch all that creativity.


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Sacramento State, Fresno State extend series
(STATS) - Set to play Fresno State for the first time this season, Sacramento State has added games against the Bulldogs in 2019 and 2022.
Sacramento State has a Sept. 10 game in Fresno. The Hornets also will play games on Sept. 21, 2019, and Sept. 3, 2022, at Bulldog Stadium.
A year ago, Sacramento State finished 2-9 overall and 1-7 in the Big Sky Conference, while Fresno State was 3-9 overall and 2-6 in the Mountain West Conference.