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Vintage Inspired Designs

New creations of timeless pieces of period jewelry such as heirloom-inspired Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Retro designs are among the hottest items being shown today. They offer a perfect blend of traditional styling and contemporary wearability. Today’s best sellers are colorful and ornate designs fit for any occasion.

Trends come and go, yet vintage inspired jewelry designs are here to stay and continue to make a statement. Nostalgia of the past has long been a perfect start to creating a meaningful present. In the age of digital overload, shoppers of all ages are seeking refuge from contemporary, everyday fads and are turning to designs reminiscent of a similar time.

Houston Jewelry July 2018 VIP Client Newsletter!

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Vintage Inspired Designs

New creations of timeless pieces of period jewelry such as heirloom-inspired Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Retro designs are among the hottest items being shown today. They offer a perfect blend of traditional styling and contemporary wearability. Today’s best sellers are colorful and ornate designs fit for any occasion.

Trends come and go, yet vintage inspired jewelry designs are here to stay and continue to make a statement. Nostalgia of the past has long been a perfect start to creating a meaningful present. In the age of digital overload, shoppers of all ages are seeking refuge from contemporary, everyday fads and are turning to designs reminiscent of a similar time.

The unexpected details of colorful and playful vintage inspired jewelry contribute to a personalized style, complementing any wardrobe.

Did You Know?

The Jeanne Toussaint necklace featured in the Ocean’s 8 movie was inspired by a real necklace, designed by Jacques Cartier in 1931 for the Maharaja of Nawanagar. Unlike the flawless white diamond Toussaint in the movie, the original, which no longer exists, was made of colored diamonds and described by Cartier as “the finest cascade of colored diamonds in the world.”

July BirthstoneRuby

Ruby. Ruby has been the world’s most valued colored gemstone for thousands of years. A precious form of the mineral corundum, its name is from the Latin word “ruber” meaning “red color.” Legend and myth state rubies have a history of bestowing good health, a fine life, wealth, and wisdom.

Ruby the Birthstone of July

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Coast Ruby Ring

Ruby the birthstone of July, is considered the King of gems. A ruby is also a traditional gift for 15th and 40th Anniversary’s. The ruby stone represents love, health and wisdom. It is believed that wearing a ruby bestows good fortune on its owner. According to ancient legends the ruby contains the original spark of life known as “a drop of the heart’s blood of Mother Earth”. The word Ruby originates from the Latin word rubens which means red. These stunning gemstones range in color from the richest shades of red to pigeon blood and,  pinkish reds. Rubies are considered one of four precious stones. The others are diamond, sapphire and emeralds.  A ruby gets its coloring form trace amounts of chromium. The most desired rubies are those that are a very deep red, widely known as “pigeon’s blood”.  Ruby stones are very hard and on the Mohs scale of hardness as they register at a 9, thus making them only slightly softer than a diamond. For a ruby to be considered perfect it must be the right shade of red, have a rich glow, and be brilliant and pure. Almost all rubies have flaws, and those without are considered exceptionally rare. Such rare rubies can fetch prices higher than those of diamonds of the same weight and quality. Almost all natural rubies are treated to improve their color. This is a standard practice accepted by the American Gem Trade Association.

Ruby & Diamond Pendant

The finest rubies where originally mined in Myanmar, which is how the term “Burmese” ruby came to describe the finest rubies on the world market. Due to Human Right’s violations there are still many restrictions in place banning the import of goods form Burma. As a result this has impacted the production and sale of Burmese rubies in the marketplace. Rubies are also found in Thailand, Cambodia, India, Afghanistan and Colombia. In 2009 a large deposit of rubies was found in Mozambique.

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The worlds most expensive Ruby is known as the “Sunrise Ruby”.  This 25.59 carat Burmese pigeon blood ruby was mounted by Cartier and considered one of the rarest gems in the world. In May 2016 the “Sunrise Ruby” went up for auction by Sotheby’s Geneva. It was estimated to be worth $12-18 Million dollars. It sold for 30.42 Million dollars to an anonymous buyer.