Diamond Pendants

So, I am almost to half a million views on my blog! How does one usually celebrate such exciting news? I could do another giveaway, but I would love for hundreds of people to enter and participate. The last giveaway only had about 40 or so entries, and the giveaway before that had none! Also, I really want to do at least 15 posts a month, which is perhaps a lofty goal, but I've still got so many pics I want to share. Any ideas on how my blog can be better? Maybe a better index of previous posts? Leave a comment if you've got ideas, I would love to hear them.

A late 19th century diamond and ruby-set pendant necklace.

A colored diamond and white diamond pendant.

An antique diamond crucifix pendant.

A diamond Maltese cross pendant, circa 1830.

A diamond pendant, 1930's.

A diamond pendant, circa 1910.

A diamond pendant, late 19th century.

A diamond pendant necklace from the 1910's.

A diamond pendant necklace, early 20th century.

Ancient Jewels

 An antique enamel and precious gem necklace from the 1500's.

 A bracelet made with gothic arches of gold and semi-precious gems. The design could easily be made to wear as a tiara.

 Enamel and gold jewelry ornaments with cabochon emeralds at their centers. These sorts of jewels were used in a number of ways, including being pinned all over a dress, clipped into the hair, or worn as ear clips.

 Diamond chandelier earrings with small portraits of harlequins dangling from them. Harlequins were a popular motif in jewelry in the 1700's.

 Ancient jeweled raven brooches. Their bodies are completely mosaiced out of semi-precious gems.

 Close-up of a Rene Lalique brooch. The berries are carved from rock crystal.

 The Rene Lalique brooch in its entirety.

 A set of three pendants, each suspended from chains coming from a single loop. The lion's body is a baroque pearl, while the camel's body is gold with white enamel. The middle pendant has a delicate design that has been enhanced with enamels and precious gems and pearls.

 A collection of rings, in either dark blue or black enamel. Diamonds scatter the surface of the enamel, giving off the appearance of a starry night sky.

A silver wedding crown. Silver was a traditional metal in which to construct wedding tiaras and crowns.

Miscellaneous Jewels

 An antique pearl and diamond bracelet, the stones set in silver while the rest is backed in gold.

 Sapphire and diamond set, including ring, earrings, and bracelet.

 Diamond and emerald bracelet.

 A brooch designed as bright red apple blossoms and petals, done in gold and enamels.

 Gold link bracelet.

 A tortoiseshell comb topped with a delicate crown decoration.

 A diamond and gold heart pendant suspended from a thick gold chain.

 Diamond and sapphire.chandelier earrings.

 Baroque brown topaz and diamond ear pendants and pendant necklace.

Wide white-gold cuff bracelet, decorated with eight-pointed stars and sprinkled with clear diamonds.

Symbols in Jewelry

 Victorian or Edwardian era diamond earrings designed as anchors.

 Coral, diamond, and gold swirl sun brooch.

Diamond Fleur-de-lys brooch, with various shapes and sizes of diamonds.

More Insects in Jewelry

 A blue titanium and diamond butterfly brooch, very much modern.

 A necklace composed of festoons interspersed with rock crystal pendants, each adorned with tiny jeweled butterflies.

A Russian-made diamond and cabochon ruby insect brooch.

Diamond Chandelier Earrings

 Art deco diamond ear pendants.

 Antique diamond ear pendants.

 Diamond and pearl shell shaped ear pendants.

Diamond ear pendants in the shapes of tiny trophies.

Large Diamond Brooches

 An emerald and diamond art deco brooch.

 a large diamond and aquamarine brooch.

 a delicate, antique diamond brooch with scrollwork designs.

 A diamond brooch with a variety of cuts of diamonds, including baguette and round cuts.

 A striking brooch with a large purple stone as its centerpiece.

a diamond and sapphire bar brooch.

Precious Peridots

A rather petite gold and peridot tiara and brooch set.

A very interesting gold and peridot tiara.

A small diamond and peridot tiara.

A very beautiful, delicate peridot and diamond antique brooch.