Jewelry

[Oznell]

Oh, that's interesting, @Greeneyedlady21.  I'm so behind the times I thought it was her ring from the Chris Martin era-- didn't realize she was newly engaged. 

[sunshine 919]

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My favorite all-time jewelry collection, is the one amassed by gorgeous actress Merle Oberon.  She had wonderful taste, and a predilection for big emeralds and turquoises, which of course went strikingly with her sea-colored eyes and jet black hair.

Her famous Cartier cabochon emerald drop necklace has been photographed again and again, but I never tire of looking at it, ha.  Doesn't she also look fantastic in the photo with three huge, diamond jeweled brooches worn on a cord as a necklace?

In the picture with the young model sporting Merle's necklace, note also she is wearing Merle's large sapphire and diamond bracelet as well, sigh.  That model is fresh and lovely, but I really like the jewels best when worn by the elegant Merle.

http://www.jewelsdujour.com/2013/10/merle-oberons-legendary-emerald-diamond-necklace-by-cartier/

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Beautiful.eautiful.  Thanks for sharing.

[cherry]

I like some. If they are heavily included  I don't care for them. Hers are beautiful

[MarnieRez3]

Oznell, Thank you for this link! Do you subscribe to the newsletter she writes? What a fascinating series of photos...and I learned a NEW jewelry term: sautoir. I had never heard of that type of necklace before.
If you love vintage jewelry, check out the BRITISH version of Antiques Roadshow, which is where that show originated, I think. (It's on PBS a lot...at odd times...and most of them are reruns.)
They often showcase some of the most amazing Victorian and Edwardian jewelry that people have held privately in their families for years and years. The pieces are extraordinary and often museum-worthy.
Again, thanks for the link. ♥

[Oznell]

Hi @MarnieRez3, no, I haven't subscribed, but it's the kind of thing I love.  Hey, thanks for the tip about the British version of the Antiques Roadshow-- I didn't know that.  I bet the pieces are luscious!

[songbird]

I never did until I saw great color emeralds costing $75,000.00 or more.  I saw them on Gem Shopping.  When I mean. green.....I mean really green!  So many emeralds are ugly looking things with a flat cloudy, murky green, or the sick looking green-yellow tinge.  Or if they are the correct green, the saturation is bad with a transparent center. You could seen your skin under it.  Good emeralds have a billiant flash to them.  They have to look alive.  Too far and few between though.  Most of them just look bad.   If you ever are able to see great emeralds, you'll know what I'm talking about.