It’s time once again for our monthly excuse to explore some gorgeous art deco gems: today? We’ve got vintage tourmaline jewelry to admire! Opal is also an October birthstone, and we’ll feature some beauties in the future, but lucky October-ites also get to claim the many-hued tourmaline and that’s our focus today. Let’s start off with a bang, eh?
I love this next one, an estate jewelry Etsy find: 10.5 carat (!) clean and simple emerald cut tourmaline, edged with diamond baguettes and set in platinum:
Those of us born in December may have to battle the holiday season for a little bday attention of our own, but at least we’re lucky enough to have not one, not two, but three “official” birthstones: Zircon, Turquoise and Tanzanite. All three are various shades of blue (ideal for brides in the market for their …
Today we’re delighted to share some stunning pieces of Art Deco topaz jewelry — rings, necklaces and antique brooches all in antique or vintage inspired designs. One of two November birthstones (the other being citrine), topaz can take on almost any color of the rainbow. Red, pink and imperial topaz are the rarest and most …
Updated for 2020, some gorgeous Art Deco moonstone jewelry to ooh and ahh over. Moonstone is one of three June birthstones (the other two June birthstone pics, Pearl and Alexandrite already got their own posts). Moonstone was a favorite of the Art Nouveau and ’20s eras. From GIA: According to Hindu mythology, moonstone is …
I was talking with a friend about birthstones the other day and (for some reason) brushed off March’s designated gemstone, aquamarine. Then, later in the week, I saw this art deco aquamarine beauty listed online and felt… genuine shame: WHAT. WAS. I. THINKING. Right? Because good lord. First of all, it’s like I forgot all …
Vintage Tourmaline Jewelry | October Birthstone
It’s time once again for our monthly excuse to explore some gorgeous art deco gems: today? We’ve got vintage tourmaline jewelry to admire! Opal is also an October birthstone, and we’ll feature some beauties in the future, but lucky October-ites also get to claim the many-hued tourmaline and that’s our focus today. Let’s start off with a bang, eh?
Purple Tourmaline art deco ring via Lang Antiques
Now that’s a stunner, to be sure! Two gorgeous lavender tourmalines, with a delicate diamond accent at the band. From Lang Antiques, circa 1930.
Here’s another beauty, a mint green tourmaline, set in rose gold with a diamond halo, from GoldAdore. Breathtaking.
Rose gold tourmaline ring via Etsy
Another gorgeous green find, this elegant diamond and tourmaline bracelet by Cartier…
Art Deco tourmaline bracelet via Fortuna Auction
And then this perfect art deco tourmaline ring from Lang Antiques….
Platinum setting, a deep green tourmaline flanked by diamond and onyx baguettes:
Art Deco tourmaline ring via Lang Antiques
Another beautiful deco piece, this gold and green deco brooch, circa 1930-1940:
Gold + Green Art Deco Brooch via 1st Dibs
I love this next one, an estate jewelry Etsy find: 10.5 carat (!) clean and simple emerald cut tourmaline, edged with diamond baguettes and set in platinum:
Pink art deco tourmaline cocktail ring via Etsy
Finally, two fabulous tourmaline pendants: this incredible piece from Tiffany & Co: platinum, diamonds and a brilliant green tourmaline….
Vintage style tourmaline pendant by Tiffany & Co
And this lastly this deep green vintage beauty from Regine-Giroud:
Art Deco green tourmaline pendant via Regine Giroud
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