A late Victorian diamond tiara, the tiara comprising nine graduated diamond-set fleur de lys motifs with old brilliant-cut diamond tops, alternating with graduating diamond set leaf motifs with diamond trefoils to bottom, all to a gold frame with diamond set scalloped knife edge necklet back, diamonds estimated to weigh a total of 15 carats, set in silver to a yellow gold mount, with hidden side snap clasp, gross weight 65.6 grams, circa 1890.
As the Duchess of Devonshire, she garnered much attention and fame in society during her lifetime With a preeminent position in the peerage of England, the duchess was famous for her beauty, charisma, and leading fashion and style; political campaigning; emotionally and psychologically conflicting marital arrangements and love affairs; and socializing and gambling.
Duchess of Devonshire Emerald Tiara by Cartier, c. 1901-1910
Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (7 June 1757 – 30 March 1806) was an English socialite, style icon, author, and activist. Of noble birth from the House of Spencer, married into the House of Cavendish, she was the first wife of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire, and the mother of the 6th Duke of Devonshire. As the Duchess of Devonshire, she garnered much attention and fame in society during her lifetime With a preeminent position in the peerage of England, the duchess was famous for her beauty, charisma, and leading fashion and style; political campaigning; emotionally and psychologically conflicting marital arrangements and love affairs; and socializing and gambling.She was the great-great-great-great-aunt of Diana, Princess of Wales. Their lives, centuries apart, have been compared in tragedy in contemporary time.
This is a wonderful 14 white gold ballerina ring. The ring features a ballerina design and is centered by a gorgeous emerald cut emerald that weighs approximately 1.50ct. The emerald reveals vivid green color and brilliance. This center stone is accentuated by sparkling round and baguette cut diamonds that weighs approximately 2.20ct. The color of the diamonds is H with VS clarity. The top of this ring measures 20mm by 18mm by 15mm.
This set incorporates Greg Neeley Design’s original design band with a modern flare. There is a 1/2 carat diamond in the engagement ring and a variety of choices for the accent diamonds. You can go with minimal accent diamonds or have them set all over the white gold areas of all three rings. This is a very feminine engagement set with a very classy men’s band. The men’s band is available with no diamonds, a few on top or go all the way around.
This solid white gold set is available in 14 or 18k white gold. The engagement ring contains a 1/2 carat pear shape diamond and 28 accent diamonds on the leading edge. The wedding band slides over the engagement ring and ’embraces it’ and also contains 13 accent diamonds. The men’s band matches the ladies and contains 12 accent diamonds. Watch the video to see how the rings embrace.
Captured in this stunning ballerina ring is a approx. 0.55 carat oval cut purplish red ruby surrounded by a halo of channel set tapered baguette cut diamond’s. Round brilliant diamond’s are encrusted in two rows on each side of the shank, which are also channel set. The estate ring has an overall smooth and flowing quality which resonates superior craftsmanship and exemplary quality. The combination of 14kt yellow gold, white diamond’s and a vibrant red ruby form an elegant and fun accompaniment to any wardrobe.