Constance and Violet

Feminine, unique and utterly precious. Constance&Violet's gemstone jewellery is a breath of fresh air. The use of delicate but impressive design mixed with such beautiful colours take me back to the glamour and elegance on the early 1900's.

http://constanceandviolet.com/

 

Here are some of my favourite pieces from the collection:

 

The gem pendants on these beautiful gold chains are timeless and oh so chic.

 

 

Oh, which colour to choose?

These earrings would be all you need to add a touch of glamour and individuality to your outfit. 

Adorn my fingers, please x



Celebrity Engagement Rings - www.Brides.com

I was googling a certain designer this evening and came across www.Bride.com and a list of their favourite celebrity engagement rings - have a little gander http://www.brides.com/wedding-dresses-style/2012/06/celebrity-engagement-ring-photos?slide=2#slide=2

One in particular caught my eye! Apparently, according to www.Bride.com, it is Jessica Biel's:

 

I love the antique look of it and the two blue gems sitting so prettily next to that fabulous diamond xx

 

They also showed a beautiful ring, which they say belongs to Drew Barrymore:

 

 

Now, the one below belongs to Halle Berry, I wouldn't want it as an engagement ring myself but it is a beeeautiful ring, that I would quite happily wear every day, just because it is so gorgeous!

 

 



Love

It may not be a gem stone but it is a gem of a piece of jewellery. When I left Dubai my girl friends got together to buy me a very special friendship bracelet, a Tiffany & Co. Love bracelet. I love it xxx

 

Rubies, Rubies, Gold and Spinel

I'm often asked what my favourite gem stone is, which I find impossible to answer. However, rubies and spinel are up there on my top ten favourites list. I just adore their pink colour and the way they look so pretty with turquoise and chrysoprase,

For my 30th birthday present, I received a beautiful spinel and gold necklace with an exquisite Indian design style pendant - I adore it.

This weekend, I finally ventured to Opium on the Kings Road in London (I've blogged about this wonderful shop before). What wonders awaited me, I fell madly in love with the shop and all its treasures. While there I spotted the very pretty ruby braceletes and earrings and was lucky enough to be able to purchase some... they match perfectly with my Spinel necklace - a match made in gem heaven x

 



 

The Times UK Article on Vintage Gems - March 2nd 2013

My boyfriend was reading The UK's Times newspaper this morning and came across an article he knew I would love. See the interesting article on buying antique jewellery below.

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/money/investment/article3703382.ece

 

The picture below features in the article and explains how much the celebrities gems of choice for award ceremonies impacts the jewellery market, as you might suspect. This years Oscars means that Diamonds are a favourite, especially diamond bracelets.