Des Broches Noires

An 18 karat white gold, onyx and diamond pendant-brooch.

A diamond, cultured pearl and enamel brooch by David Webb.

An art deco diamond, onyx and pearl brooch, circa 1925.

An art deco onyx, diamond, platinum and gold brooch, circa 1925.

An art deco onyx, diamond, platinum and gold brooch, circa 1920.

An enamel and diamond bar brooch, 1920s.

A Macassar ebony, baroque cultured pearl and diamond brooch by Viviane Debbas.

A mid 19th century natural pearl and diamond brooch, circa 1860.

An onyx and diamond brooch, 1920s, French made.

An onyx, diamond, platinum and gold brooch.

A platinum, rock crystal, diamond and enamel brooch by Lacloche Frères, France.

Opals Galore

I just love opals! I am here to share my opals with you, my lovely viewers.

A double strand yellow opal bead necklace.

An art deco opal and diamond ring by Walton & Co., circa 1920.

Art deco black opal and diamond ring, circa 1930.

Black opal and diamond ring, 1980's.

An early 20th century diamond and opal pendant.

A fan shaped gold, opal, diamond, and pearl pendant by Birks.

A pair of fire opal and diamond earrings.

An art nouveau opal and diamond pendant brooch and matching chain, by Henri-Auguste Solié, circa 1900.

A black opal and diamond ring, 1920's.

An opal and diamond sautoir necklace by Michael Youssoufian.

Opal and diamond ear pendants, with London hallmarks.

A pair of opal and diamond earrings, with British hallmarks.

An exquisite strand of rainbow opal beads.

The same necklace as above, showing the diamond clasp.

Tiaras and Diamonds

A diamond necklace and tiara combination, 1890.

A George III diamond tiara from 1790.

A group of three George III flower brooches forming a tiara, 1800.

An art deco diamond tiara and necklace combination, circa 1930 by Garrard & Co.

An English diamond tiara from the first quarter of the 19th century.

Art deco diamond clips that form a tiara, by Cartier.

A belle epoque diamond tiara by Carrington & Co., 1910.

A diamond "Josephine" tiara by Chaumet.

A diamond floral tiara, circa 1890.

A diamond tiara with the maker's mark of August Holmstrom for Faberge, circa 1890.

A diamond fragment of a belle epoque style tiara, circa 1915.

A diamond bow tiara from the late 19th century.

Platinum and diamond tiara.

A diamond tiara.

A diamond tiara, circa 1900.

A late 19th century leafy diamond tiara.

A diamond tiara from circa 1900.

A diamond tiara that double as a devant de corsage, circa 1910.

Art Deco Diamond Bracelets

Art Deco was widespread from the 1920's through the 1940's, and its geometric design elements were widely popular in jewelry design. It seems like art deco bracelets were made in vast quantities, as can be best proven by the hoards of pictures below.

Diamond and aquamarine bracelet in platinum, circa 1940.

Diamond bracelet, 1920's.

Diamond bracelet, 1930's.

Diamond bracelet, 1950.

A diamond deco bracelet by Tiffany & Co., 1930.

Diamond link bracelet, 1930's.

Diamond link bracelet, 1930's.

Diamond and cabochon ruby bracelet, 1950's.

Diamond and platinum charm bracelet, Cartier, 1925.

Diamond link bracelet, 1930's.

Diamond and emerald bracelet by Cartier, 1930's.

Emerald and diamond bracelet, 1950's.

Emerald and diamond bracelet, by Lacloche, 1930.

Diamond lady's wristwatch.

Pearl, platinum, diamond and onyx wristwatch by Dreicer & Co., circa 1925.

Platinum and diamond bracelet, 1950.

Natural pearl and diamond bracelet, Cartier, 1920.

Platinum, emerald and diamond bracelet, France, circa 1950.

Platinum and diamond bracelet, circa 1925.

Platinum and diamond bracelet, circa 1925.

Platinum, diamond, aquamarine and sapphire bracelet, 1925.

Platinum and diamond bracelet by Udall Ballou, circa 1930.

Platinum and diamond bracelet, circa 1935.

Platinum, diamond and emerald wristwatch by Dreicer & Co., circa 1920.

Sapphire and diamond bracelet, 1930's.

Platinum, diamond and star sapphire bracelet, circa 1930.

Sapphire and diamond link bracelet.

Seed pearl and diamond choker necklace by Lucie Campbell.