Platinum necklace with a 3.91ct. emerald; 87 baguettes and 109 brilliant diamonds at 18.11cts .
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Emerald and Diamond Platinum Earrings
Platinum earrings with 1.31cts. of emeralds and 2.25cts in diamonds.
From $23000.00
Emerald Cut Diamond Band
Emerald cut diamond wedding band in platinum
Tiffany & Co. Emerald Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring
This is a signed Tiffany & Co. 1.02ct emerald cut diamond ring set in platinum. This diamond was graded by Tiffany & Co., is E color, VS1 clarity.
Signed “Tiffany & Co. 1.02 PT950 19516601”
Sold in 2009 at Tiffany & Co. for $16500.00
The Amazing Journey of the World’s Largest Emerald
The Fascinating Journey of the World’s Largest Emerald: The Bahia Emerald Did you know that the world’s largest emerald weighs over 840 pounds? This astonishing gem, known as the Bahia Emerald, is a 180,000+ carat emerald that has been valued at a staggering $400 million. But beyond its impressive size, the Bahia Emerald’s story is… Read more »
Vintage Jewelry in DC: How to Identify What Exactly You Have Inherited
Most weeks, someone sets a small box on our counter and asks a version of the same question. It belonged to a grandmother, or an aunt, or it came out of a house that was being cleared. Nobody knows what it is. That question is answerable, and usually in a few minutes. The method is… Read more »
Ruby, July’s Birthstone: A Guide to Estate and Antique Rubies in Washington DC
Ruby is the birthstone for July and the most prized of the red gems. It is a variety of corundum colored by chromium, it rates 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness, and the finest stones glow with a red the trade calls pigeon’s blood. Charles Schwartz & Son, Washington DC’s oldest jeweler, founded in 1888, has handled estate and… Read more »
Collecting Jewelry by Era: A Guide for Washington DC Estate Jewelry Collectors
Estate jewelry is previously owned jewelry, and the best of it carries the design language of the period that made it. Learning to read those periods is the heart of collecting, because the era shapes the metal, the cut of the stones, and the whole feeling of a piece. Charles Schwartz & Son, Washington DC’s oldest… Read more »
The Revival of Art Deco Jewelry in DC
Art Deco jewelry never really disappeared. One hundred years after the style first captivated a generation, collectors, investors, and everyday jewelry lovers are rediscovering what makes these pieces so enduring. At Charles Schwartz & Son, we have spent over a century handling some of the finest Art Deco pieces to pass through Washington DC, and… Read more »
The Stones of Spring: A Guide to Blush and Rose Toned Jewelry in Washington DC
Every April, Washington DC transforms. The cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin bloom for just a week or two before the petals fall, and the city pauses to take notice. It is one of those rare moments when the whole region seems to share the same color palette: soft pinks, warm peaches, and the faintest… Read more »
Amethyst Through the Ages: From Ancient Greece to Modern Fine Jewelry
February’s birthstone has one of the most fascinating stories in the history of fine jewelry. Amethyst, a purple variety of quartz ranging from pale lilac to deep violet, has been worn by pharaohs, coveted by royalty, and carried into battle as a protective talisman. At Charles Schwartz & Son, we’ve handled countless amethyst pieces over… Read more »
Understanding Rarity: A Washington DC Jeweler’s Perspective on Rare Gemstones
When clients ask what makes a gemstone truly rare, they often expect a simple answer about availability. After over 135 years working with fine jewelry in Washington DC, we’ve found that true rarity isn’t about how few exist. It’s the convergence of beauty, durability, and geological conditions so specific they might occur in only a… Read more »
