• OMG 😱 I just found the long lost Florentine diamond!! This legendary missing diamond has apparently been in my backyard all along. What a discovery! . Okay, I’m kidding. This is just a super awesome paperweight that @amy.meyerson sent me. 😂 It’s pretty cool, though, right? And it matches my nails! . If you aren’t familiar with The Florentine diamond and its fascinating, mysterious history, you should head over to my blog and find my review of @amy.meyerson’s new book, #TheImperfects, from a few weeks ago. . #famousdiamonds #historicaljewels #jewelryblogger #theflorentine #diamondsinthelibrary
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    OMG 😱 I just found the long lost Florentine diamond!! This legendary missing diamond has apparently been in my backyard all along. What a discovery! . Okay, I’m kidding. This is just a super awesome paperweight that @amy.meyerson sent me. 😂 It’s pretty cool, though, right? And it matches my nails! . If you aren’t familiar with The Florentine diamond and its fascinating, mysterious history, you should head over to my blog and find my review of @amy.meyerson’s new book, #TheImperfects, from a few weeks ago. . #famousdiamonds #historicaljewels #jewelryblogger #theflorentine #diamondsinthelibrary
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  • Breaking quarantine for the very first time today because I have to undergo a full day of medical testing. I wish that I could cover myself in good luck charms and protective talismans, but that wouldn’t be safe for me or the jewelry. . Do you wear certain jewels for protection when you have to do scary things? I definitely do, at least when EKG wires and MRI machines aren’t involved. . #talismans #personalcollection #protectyourself #charms #evileye #hamsa #chronicillnesslife #chronicpain #diamondsinthelibrary
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    Breaking quarantine for the very first time today because I have to undergo a full day of medical testing. I wish that I could cover myself in good luck charms and protective talismans, but that wouldn’t be safe for me or the jewelry. . Do you wear certain jewels for protection when you have to do scary things? I definitely do, at least when EKG wires and MRI machines aren’t involved. . #talismans #personalcollection #protectyourself #charms #evileye #hamsa #chronicillnesslife #chronicpain #diamondsinthelibrary
  • Things I love about this ring: the contrast of old gold & platinum, the color gradation of the aged turquoise, the tiny sparking diamonds, the secret swirling details only visible from the side. . This circa 1880 turquoise & diamond beauty from my personal collection is now for sale at @staygold_avl. Will you be its new caretaker? . #antiquejewelry #turquoisering #antiquejewelryforsale #victorianjewelry #showmeyourrings #diamondsinthelibrary
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    Things I love about this ring: the contrast of old gold & platinum, the color gradation of the aged turquoise, the tiny sparking diamonds, the secret swirling details only visible from the side. . This circa 1880 turquoise & diamond beauty from my personal collection is now for sale at @staygold_avl. Will you be its new caretaker? . #antiquejewelry #turquoisering #antiquejewelryforsale #victorianjewelry #showmeyourrings #diamondsinthelibrary
  • Somebody’s enjoying the weather this weekend! He doesn’t have to wear a mask because he doesn’t breathe. . #bringbackthebrooch #vintagejewelry #paste #artdecojewelry #vintagebrooch #lizardsofinstagram #diamondsinthelibrary
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    Somebody’s enjoying the weather this weekend! He doesn’t have to wear a mask because he doesn’t breathe. . #bringbackthebrooch #vintagejewelry #paste #artdecojewelry #vintagebrooch #lizardsofinstagram #diamondsinthelibrary
  • One that got away. . I saw this sapphire and emerald navette at the Baltimore Summer Antiques Show 6 or 7 years ago. At the time, it would have been the most expensive piece of jewelry I’d ever bought for myself. I LOVED it, but I needed to think about the money. When I went back to buy it, some more decisive shopper had already taken this beauty home. Alas. My bank account was happy, but my heart was sad. . Do you have photos in your phone of #onesthatgotaway? Tell me your tales of woe. . #antiquejewelry #rings #sapphires #emerald #navette #diamondsinthelibrary
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    One that got away. . I saw this sapphire and emerald navette at the Baltimore Summer Antiques Show 6 or 7 years ago. At the time, it would have been the most expensive piece of jewelry I’d ever bought for myself. I LOVED it, but I needed to think about the money. When I went back to buy it, some more decisive shopper had already taken this beauty home. Alas. My bank account was happy, but my heart was sad. . Do you have photos in your phone of #onesthatgotaway? Tell me your tales of woe. . #antiquejewelry #rings #sapphires #emerald #navette #diamondsinthelibrary
  • This bracelet was made in 1930, it just set an auction record at @sothebys, and I will be seeing it in my dreams forevermore. . If you want to hear me rhapsodize at length about this SPECTACULAR and PERFECT Art Deco era Tutti Frutti bracelet by Cartier, then you should definitely check out today’s blog post on DiamondsInTheLibrary.com. . Image c/o @sothebys. . #cartier #tuttifrutti #artdeco #artdecojewelry #bracelet #carvedgemstone #diamondsinthelibrary
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    This bracelet was made in 1930, it just set an auction record at @sothebys, and I will be seeing it in my dreams forevermore. . If you want to hear me rhapsodize at length about this SPECTACULAR and PERFECT Art Deco era Tutti Frutti bracelet by Cartier, then you should definitely check out today’s blog post on DiamondsInTheLibrary.com. . Image c/o @sothebys. . #cartier #tuttifrutti #artdeco #artdecojewelry #bracelet #carvedgemstone #diamondsinthelibrary
  • Just carrying around a Tupperware full of jewels. As one does. . Fun fact: when I’m doing a photoshoot and I need to keep a bunch of jewelry handy, I often transport the pretties around the shoot in Tupperware like this. It’s not very glam, but it keeps everything visible and safe! . #jewelryblogger #vintagejewelry #behindthescenes #diamondsinthelibrary
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    Just carrying around a Tupperware full of jewels. As one does. . Fun fact: when I’m doing a photoshoot and I need to keep a bunch of jewelry handy, I often transport the pretties around the shoot in Tupperware like this. It’s not very glam, but it keeps everything visible and safe! . #jewelryblogger #vintagejewelry #behindthescenes #diamondsinthelibrary
  • Well, it turns out that today is not Tuesday BUT we can still look at a tiara if we want to. . I saw this breathtaking Belle Époque beauty at @js_jewels_ltd. Pearls, diamonds, utter perfection. . #antiquejewelry #tiara #Edwardian #jewelrylover #belleepoque #tiaratuesday #diamonds #diamondsinthelibrary
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    Well, it turns out that today is not Tuesday BUT we can still look at a tiara if we want to. . I saw this breathtaking Belle Époque beauty at @js_jewels_ltd. Pearls, diamonds, utter perfection. . #antiquejewelry #tiara #Edwardian #jewelrylover #belleepoque #tiaratuesday #diamonds #diamondsinthelibrary
  • WHAT’S IN THE BOX? Just a deliciously frothy, impossibly delicate antique ring with frosty camphor glass wreathed in golden roses. . Lovely lovely ring from @wilsonsestatejewelry. . #antiquejewelry #camphorglass #antiquerings #jewelrylover #diamondsinthelibrary
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    WHAT’S IN THE BOX? Just a deliciously frothy, impossibly delicate antique ring with frosty camphor glass wreathed in golden roses. . Lovely lovely ring from @wilsonsestatejewelry. . #antiquejewelry #camphorglass #antiquerings #jewelrylover #diamondsinthelibrary
  • A closer look at yesterday’s jewels. ✨💎💁🏻‍♀️ . Don’t forget to enter my giveaway for @amy.meyerson’s #TheImperfects! Details are one post back. . #antiquejewelry #cutsteeljewelry #artdeco #showmeyourrings #vintage #filigree #catseye #amethyst #diamondsinthelibrary
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    A closer look at yesterday’s jewels. ✨💎💁🏻‍♀️ . Don’t forget to enter my giveaway for @amy.meyerson’s #TheImperfects! Details are one post back. . #antiquejewelry #cutsteeljewelry #artdeco #showmeyourrings #vintage #filigree #catseye #amethyst #diamondsinthelibrary
  • [Giveaway closed] 🎉 Have you heard of the Florentine diamond? 💎 It's one of history's most famous lost jewels and it plays a major part in the new novel THE IMPERFECTS by @amy.meyerson. . I loved this family drama/jewelry history mystery and I am delighted to give away THREE SIGNED COPIES of The Imperfects! . To enter the giveaway: 1. Like & save this post. 2. Follow me (@DiamondsintheLibrary) and @amy.meyerson. 3. Tag a friend & answer the question “What would you do if you discovered your family heirloom was a famous lost jewel? . Share this post in your story for an extra entry! . Giveaway ends Saturday May 2nd, at noon, so be sure to enter before then! Open to US & Canada only. . Find a full review of this fantastic novel in today’s blog post. . #theimperfects #shelfie #bookclub #bookrecommendation #famousdiamonds #bookstagram #florentinediamond #historicjewelry #showmeyourrings #diamondsinthelibrary
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    [Giveaway closed] 🎉 Have you heard of the Florentine diamond? 💎 It's one of history's most famous lost jewels and it plays a major part in the new novel THE IMPERFECTS by @amy.meyerson. . I loved this family drama/jewelry history mystery and I am delighted to give away THREE SIGNED COPIES of The Imperfects! . To enter the giveaway: 1. Like & save this post. 2. Follow me (@DiamondsintheLibrary) and @amy.meyerson. 3. Tag a friend & answer the question “What would you do if you discovered your family heirloom was a famous lost jewel? . Share this post in your story for an extra entry! . Giveaway ends Saturday May 2nd, at noon, so be sure to enter before then! Open to US & Canada only. . Find a full review of this fantastic novel in today’s blog post. . #theimperfects #shelfie #bookclub #bookrecommendation #famousdiamonds #bookstagram #florentinediamond #historicjewelry #showmeyourrings #diamondsinthelibrary
  • It’s been cold & rainy here for several days so I am craving color! I’m going to stare at this box of 🌈 sapphires from @kimberlycollinsgems until I feel better. . #sapphire #agtagemfair #gems #addmorecolortoyourlife #rainbow #colors #agtamember #diamondsinthelibrary
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    It’s been cold & rainy here for several days so I am craving color! I’m going to stare at this box of 🌈 sapphires from @kimberlycollinsgems until I feel better. . #sapphire #agtagemfair #gems #addmorecolortoyourlife #rainbow #colors #agtamember #diamondsinthelibrary
  • This mysterious portrait lady is gorgeously accessorized, with a matching necklace & diadem, flowers in her hair, and a real diamond earring. . I don’t know who she is, but I love to wonder. What do you think her story is? . #vintagejewelry #portraitring #jewelrywearingjewelry #showmeyourrings #vintagerings #diamondsinthelibrary
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    This mysterious portrait lady is gorgeously accessorized, with a matching necklace & diadem, flowers in her hair, and a real diamond earring. . I don’t know who she is, but I love to wonder. What do you think her story is? . #vintagejewelry #portraitring #jewelrywearingjewelry #showmeyourrings #vintagerings #diamondsinthelibrary