Art Deco Jewelry

Vintage Art Deco 18k white gold cocktail ring featuring a column of three champagne colored Old European cut diamonds (0.70ctw.) in bezel settings accented with open work detailing on the elongated frame. The ring also features two blue sapphires at each shoulder, totaling 0.12 ctw. The ring is a size 6.75 and can be sized. Rhodium plated. Circa 1930s. Appraised Value $1,800.00

Allow us to introduce one of the most gorgeous, rare and unbelievably exquisite pieces that will ever come to light in the entire state of North Carolina. This ring is not just a ring. It is a platinum, Art Deco Alexandrite ring that was produced by J.E. Caldwell of Philadelphia, PA. For starters, let us enlighten you on the rarity of alexandrite. If you look around our showroom you will see hundreds if not thousands of diamonds, sapphires, rubies and other beautiful gemstones. Out of the many spectacular pieces of jewelry that we have, there are only two, count them, TWO pieces of jewelry that contain alexandrite. This should tell you that alexandrite, as a whole, is rare and something that you might only find in one out of every 25 jewelry stores that you visit. Now, keeping that in mind, this particular ring houses a 5.73ct cushion shaped center stone that is certified fully natural and more impressively totally unenhanced by the American Gemological Laboratory. An interesting quality of alexandrite is that it is one of just a few color changing gemstones. In normal daylight conditions, alexandrite appears to be a very desirable, deep hunter green. Under incandescent lighting (hint, hint a romantic candle lit dinner), alexandrite changes its appearance to a gorgeous maroon, burgundy purple hue. This is caused by small amounts of trace elements like Chromium in the internal atomic structure of the Chrysoberyl mineral. The ring is composed of nearly pure platinum, which is undoubtedly the most elite of metals used for jewelry and when compared to gold, platinum is more than 30 times rarer in nature. Speaking of elite, this rings’ manufacturer was J.E. Caldwell who in the 1920s was one of the most prominent and exclusive jewelers in the United States. Based in Philadelphia, PA, J.E. Caldwell was most known for their creativeness and use of the most exquisite, colored gemstones. In doing research a lot of their pieces have survived the test of time and now grace the pages of numerous jewelry magazines and are the prized possessions of jewelry collectors. Like most of the other Caldwell pieces this ring will be a piece that will stand the test of time and for you, should remain a fixture in your family’s prized possessions for generations upon generations. The ring is a size 6.25 and can be sized. Appraised Value $250,000.00

Dazzling platinum Art Deco era ring centering a 0.94 carat Old European cut diamond in a square setting decorated with synthetic sapphires and a smaller Old European cut diamond on each corner of the geometric design. Diamonds also decorate the stepped shoulders leading into a hand engraved ring shank. The center diamond exhibits J color and VS1 clarity. The additional diamonds have a total weight of 0.64 ctw. with HJ color and VS1-SI1 clarity. The ring is a size 6 and can be sized. Circa 1930s. Appraised Value $8,950.00

Antique platinum Art Deco bracelet with three open work articulated sections with diamond studded wave like accents and diagonally set marquise cut diamonds. The stunning hand fabricated piece is accented all over with delicate milgrain edging. The diamonds in the piece have a combined total weight 6.15 carats, with SI1-2 clarity and HJ color. The bracelet measures 7" long. Circa 1920s. Appraised Value $17,950.00

Vintage platinum Art Deco engagement ring centering a 0.95 ct. Old European cut diamond with I color and VS2 clarity. The diamond rests in a box shaped setting with single cut diamonds accenting the delicately pierced Deco design. The accent diamonds have a total weight of 0.14 ct. with HI color and SI1-2 clarity. The ring is a size 6.75 and can be sized. Circa 1920s. Appraised Value $10,250.00

Hand fabricated 1920s platinum bracelet centering a geometric arrangement of three ultra sparkling Old European cut diamonds. The center diamond is situated in a kite shaped setting and the two on the sides rest in pear shaped formations flanking the center stone. The delicately pierced and milgrained bracelet is studded with an additional 74 diamonds for a total of 4.74 carats total weight in this spectacular Art Deco piece. The diamonds have VS2-SI2 clarity range and HJ color range. Chevron shaped and baguette cut synthetic sapphires give the bracelet a pop of color. The bracelet measures 6.25" long. Circa 1920s. Appraised Value $20,900.00

Vintage platinum Art Deco ring centering a 0.58 ct. round brilliant cut diamond with H color and VS1 clarity. The ring features an ornate foliate style under gallery with diamonds lining the split shank design. The bottom of the ring features hand engraving which has worn slighly from wear. The accent diamonds in the ring have a combined total weight of 0.42 ct. with GI color and SI1-I1 clarity. The ring is a size 6.5 and can be sized. Circa 1920-30s. Appraised Value $5,700.00

Vintage Art Deco 18k white gold diamond dinner ring with five Old European cut diamonds, 0.75 ctw. with HI color and VS2-SI1 clarity. The ring is a size 6.75 and can be sized. Rhodium plated. Circa 1930s. Appraised Value $2,900.00

10k yellow gold cuff links contain two Old European cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.28 carat total weight with HI color and VS2 clarity. 9.1 grams. Circa 1930s. Appraised Value $1,400.00

Vintage Art Deco platinum bracelet with ornate open work filigree links set with synthetic sapphires and three small diamonds. The bracelet measures 7" long. Appraised Value $5,000.00