Gallery of Rare Jewels | David Humphrey Fine Gemstones

Gem Silica Platinum and Diamond Necklace

An ultra feminine Art Deco Period Necklace of Platinum and Diamonds modified with a platinum and diamond pendant set with an exquisite Gem Silica (Chrysocolla chalecedony)cabochon weighing 10.04 carats. Total diamond weight approx. 6 carats including an approx. 1 carat old-european cut diamond.

2.03ct Cushion Diamond Ring D VS1

Set in 20K yellow gold and platinum, this lovely 2.03ct, cushion cut diamond boasts D color and VS1 clarity with No fluorescence. A quintessential engagement ring!
GIA Report No. 7271858661

Coral Branch Necklace

This extraordinary necklace is composed of 61 branch segments of fine, natural color red coral. From an old American collection, the necklace was likely created in the first quarter of the 20th century. Weight 176 grams GIA Report - Natural Color.

Jadeite Saddle

A bright, lively and highly translucent natural color, apple green jadeite saddle cut weighing 7.44 cts. and measuring 23.5 x 7.5 x 3.2mm

Qing Dynasty Buckle Tourmaline and jadeite

This Qing Dynasty (turn of the 20th century) buckle features a large polished, pink tourmaline slice from California and a Burmese "moss on snow" jadeite. The gilt copper buckle features ice crackle decoration behind the transparent pink tourmaline. The Empress Dowager, Tzu-hsi, was the most important patron of California tourmalines during her lifetime and consequently China became its biggest importer in the late 19th century.

Finest Lapis gold ring

The finest Afghan Lapis has been cushion cut and faceted to show off its other worldly quality - A blue that is reminiscent of the finest Kashmir sapphires. Set in gold, a cephalopod is engraved on either side as if underscoring the power of this gem.

Antique Tourmaline and Diamond Bridal Necklace and Earrings 1928

A Fabulous collection of approximately 45 carats of early Brazilian Cruzeiro Tourmalines in an antique bridal necklace and earrings with detailed provenance!

On October 24, 1928, in London, England at the Church of the Holy Rosary on Marleybone Road, Mister John Sydney Tillotson and his lovely bride Miss Mary Josephine Lila Child were wed. At the time a number of papers made mention of the wedding and covered it in their Society pages...