Essence of spring in exquisite jewels

Enchanting, fanciful and fine spring jewels, just for the pleasure of admiring. Though many of these pieces don't quite coordinate with my lifestyle, I enjoy these gifts of nature, presented with the highest expression of the jeweler's art.

Asprey
Lily earrings,amethyst, tsavorite, violet sapphires, orange sapphire, set in white gold, $7, 500

Dior Fine Jewlery
"Coffret de Victoire" ring (designed by Victoire de Castellane); diamonds, rubelite, sapphires, rubies, amethysts, yellow sapphires, paraiba tourmaliine, mandarin garnets, pink sapphires, purple sapphires, spinel,yellow tourmaline and lacquer. (Price on request)

Fred Leighton
Butterfly Brooch in pink yellow and blue diamonds.
(Price on request)


Gump's
Russell Trusso Orchid Brooch, 18k with enamel, freshwater pearl and diamonds, $9, 500.


Lucifer Vir Honestus
18k gold and amber Pinello Castoncino ring. (Price on request)


These are exotic and rarified jewels, and I'll never own one. But I love to look, to simply admire the designers and jewelers who create such lush treasures.