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What's New at Bijoux!

Here is a sampling of the jewelry we have recently created, informative articles and exciting features on the Bijoux Extraordinaire web site. Please click the photos to learn more about the jewelry. And, remember to bookmark this page and revisit it frequently for an up-to-date view of what's new and exciting at Bijoux Extraordinaire.

New Jewelry and Gemstones

		Tsavoire Faire! A custom platinum engagement ring featuring a vibrant Tsavorite Garnet and sparkling diamonds.
		Antique Cufflinks Antique Cufflinks with dramatic compass rose centers set with small blue sapphires surrounded by angular Greek key borders. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1930.
		Cristaux Gris Earrings! Crystalline grains of drusy quartz shimmer and sparkle with every move. These dazzling earrings feature a pair of trillium cut gray drusy quartz bezel set within rich 22 karat yellow gold frames, accented by two small round brilliant cut Tanzanites.
		Mesmerizing! A striking three-diamond ring that beautifully captures the tradition of two becoming one.
		Antique Stickpin Gallery Antique stickpins from the Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Each stickpin is like a miniature piece of sculpture set atop shaft of gold.
		Purple Sapphire Willow A rich, regal Purple Sapphire set in a yellow gold and platinum ring worthy of royalty!
		Tangerine Sunset! A vibrant orange Spessartite Garnet glows like a tropical sunset at the center of this custom platinum engagement ring. Beautifully hand engraved and accented with brilliant diamonds and a small Demantoid Garnet.
		Chrysoprase LifeDrop Dangle Earrings Refined elegance and sophistication in these rich yellow gold earrings are the perfect jewel for your holiday parties and special occasions. These stunning earrings are hand-crafted in 18kt yellow gold and capped with a bullet cut Chrysoprase and small brilliant cut diamonds.
		Amethyst and Pearls Brooch A striking Art Nouveau brooch with pastel enamel leaves, pearl clusters and a small diamond surrounding a regal amethyst. Created by Krementz & Company in 14kt gold, circa 1900.
		Tourmaline Architecture! A striking ring inspired by a beautiful Tourmaline and the dramatic architecture of the Art Deco era. The ring is crafted in 18kt white and yellow gold.
		Snap, Crackle, Pop Drusy Earrings A myriad of tiny golden yellow quartz crystals sparkle on the surface of these stylish asymmetrical earrings. Above the yellow drusy gems are smaller pie-wedge shaped rainbow hematites and a round brilliant cut rhodolite garnet .
		Opal and Moonstone Reverso Slide Pendant Versatile Opal Inlay and Moonstone Reverso Slide Pendant crafted in 18kt yellow gold with nautilus motif. Wear this striking necklace with either the opal or the moonstone facing out, to complement your entire warddrobe. Shown with a platinum round wire omega choker.
		Mysteries of the Sphinx A dramatic and colorful Titania coated drusy is the focal point in this hand-crafted Mysteries of the Sphinx pendant. Vibrant hues of purple, magenta and teal abound in this dazzler.
		Radiant-cut Sapphire! This square Radiant-cut Sapphire is an amazing rich, royal blue color. The striking gemstone weighs 1.83 carats.
		Dalmation Drop Dangle Earrings Picturesque Montana Dendritic Agates are featured in this handsome pair of dangle earrings. Hand-crafted in 18kt yellow gold, these dynamic earrings are a versatile design that can go from "dressed up " for evening wear to " dressed down " with your favorite Saturday jeans. These stunners can be a stylish complement to your warddrobe.
		Celtic Knots! In the 7th century Celtic artists began creating beautiful objects decorated with endless knots. These interlaced designs inspired a couple to create a unique wedding band.
		Medicine Wheel Spessartite! A vibrant 4-carat Spessartite Garnet, originally from the mines of Africa, boasting a blazing orange hue like a brilliant tropical sunset on the horizon.
		Art Nouveau Brooch A beautiful Art Nouveau brooch of intertwined ginkgo leaves surrounding a lavender pastel Amethyst. Created by Whiteside & Blank in 14kt gold, circa 1900.
		Scintillating! A brilliant, ideal-cut Diamond set with a cascade of graduated smaller stones in a hand-crafted platinum ring.
		Vibrant Round Black Opal A vibrant black opal with intense violet, blue, green and turquoise hues. This stunning opal weighs 0.89 carats.
		Onyx Cameo Horse Brooch Horse lovers will fancy this handsome 18kt yellow gold brooch/necklace featuring a custom carved onyx cameo of a stately horse. If you own a horse or just love horses, this pin/pendant is a "must have". It is also a wonderful concept to commemorate your favorite friend or loved one !
		Sapphire Scrolls Bridal Set! Sapphires are not just for the blues! This hand-crafted platinum ring features a vibrant square cushion-cut Color Change Sapphire in a romantic design of rolling scrolls and delicate flowers.
		Autumn Brooch A beautiful Art Nouveau brooch celebrating autumn. A woman in profile is surrounded by a myriad of blossoming chrysanthemums. Created by Bippart, Griscom & Osborn in 14kt gold, circa 1900.
		Solar Disk! A hand-crafted, hand-engraved ring decorated with the motifs and designs of Ancient Egypt and set with a Demantoid Garnet.

Golden Metamorphoses! A special event should be celebrated with a special jewel. We worked with our client to create this beautiful brooch featuring a stunning drusy Psilomelane, fancy colored Diamonds and crystallized gold. All to celebrate his wife birthday.

Custom brooch featuring drusy Psilomelane with fancy pink and yellow diamonds in 24 kt yellow gold.

		Black Dahlia! Woodland flowers and black diamonds blossom across the top of this beautiful hand engraved palladium ring.
		Asscher and Pinks! An Asscher-cut Diamond and Pinks set with classic elegance and a dash of pizzazz in a custom ring.
		Yin Yang! Sweeping paisley shaped elements in platinum and 22 kt yellow gold form the body of this striking pendant design. We took inspiration from Ancient Chinese Philosophy in designing this custom pendant for a client.
		Asscher and Violets! An Asscher-cut Diamond set with two Violet Diamonds in a hand-crafted platinum ring.
		Being Koi! Japanese goldfish swim along the shoulders of this stunning hand-engraved ring featuring a striking teal Tourmaline.
		Custom Boulder Opal Cufflinks Boulder Opals are featured in these custom made 18kt yellow gold cufflinks. Each cufflink holds a stunning oval boulder opal split, set within six prongs in a recessed heavy oval frame. A kaleiodoscopic treasure worthy of your favorite shirt cuffs !
		Red Spinel Trellis! A glowing Red Spinel and two sparkling diamonds are held in the graceful, sweeping prongs of our elegant trellis ring design.
		Diamond Split Personality! A striking hand-crafted platinum and radiant-cut Sapphire ring with matching wide platinum band channel set with diamonds.
		Gents Split Personality Band! Platinum band with off-set satin and bright finishes in a bold but simple design. For the man (or woman) who wants something a little different, elegant and uncomplicated. A nice complement to our Lady's Diamond Split Personality band.
		Sapphire Hidden Treasures! A rich blue Sapphire set in a hand-crafted platinum ring with hidden diamonds and gold accents. The shoulders of the ring are gently scalloped to create flowing surfaces that sweep upward.
		Tanzanite Scrolls! A vibrant antique cushion-cut Tanzanite showcased in a hand-crafted platinum ring.
		The Biltmore! The cool elegance of Art Deco design inspired this custom Sapphire and Diamond gent's ring.
		Diamonds and Scrolls! Flowing scrolls set with diamonds grace the top of this beautiful custom wedding band.
		Diamond Woodland Flowers! A golden field of woodland flowers blossom across a beautifully hand-engraved ring.
		Mandarin Secret Garden! Vibrant orange Mandarin Garnets brighten this beautifully hand-crafted platinum ring. The ring is hand engraved with intricate scrolls and four-petal flowers.
		Pink Passion! A brilliant white Diamond, surrounded by cool sleek platinum, rich rose gold milgraining and lush Pink Diamonds.
		Alluring Aquamarine! A crisp, cool blue Aquamarine set with four Princess-cut Diamonds in a custom crafted platinum ring.
		Purple Sapphire Geometry! A gorgeous Purple Sapphire accented with two beautiful tapered baguette diamonds in a hand-crafted platinum ring.
		Lavender Spinel Scrolls! A lovely natural Lavender Spinel set in a stunning platinum ring beautifully hand engraved with flowing, romantic scrolls and small flowers.
		Asscher Tingle II A 1.5-carat Asscher-cut Diamond set with six Fancy Intense Pink Diamonds in a hand-crafted platinum engagement ring.
		La Lune! A hand-crafted platinum ring featuring a stunning blue Star Sapphire. The Star Sapphire is accented with two crescent moon Diamonds.
		Rhodolite Polaris! A dramatic, simple design featuring a Princess-cut Rhodolite Garnet set in a hand-crafted rose gold ring.
		Bogota Bling! A stunning lush green Trapiche Emerald set in a beautiful hand-crafted 18kt gold and platinum ring.
		Winged Sapphire! A stunning combination of a steely blue Sapphire, brilliant white diamonds, rich 18kt yellow gold and cool platinum are brought together in a handsome man's ring.
		Sapphire Seduction! A spectacular 2.30 carat Radiant-cut Sapphire set with two sparkling Flanders-cut diamonds in a hand-crafted platinum ring.
		Summer Solstice IV A Yellow Sapphire glowing warmly with trilliant diamonds in a hand-crafted ring.
		Grape Expectations! A beautiful concave-faceted Amethyst set with small diamonds in a hand-engraved, hand-crafted platinum ring.
		Red Spinel Tingle! A crystalline Red Spinel accented with six round brilliant-cut Diamonds in a hand-crafted 18kt gold ring.
		Pink Sapphire Tango! A vibrant Pink Sapphire set with two sparkling Princess-cut diamonds in a hand-crafted platinum ring.
		Purple Breathless Scrolls! A rich 1.48 carat Purple Sapphire set with two round brilliant-cut diamonds in a hand-engraved platinum ring.
		Amazin' Scrolls! Our client wished to create a truly special ring for his fiancée. So, we set a vibrant Purple-Pink diamond in a rose gold bezel atop a beautifully engraved platinum band. Three small pink diamonds set in engraved flowers add a little extra pizzazz.
		Montana Twilight! A wintery Montana Sapphire set with brilliant baguette diamonds in a hand-crafted platinum ring.
		Tourmaline Breathless! A striking emerald-cut Chrome Tourmaline set with two brilliant-cut diamonds.
		Aquamarine Tingle! A striking Aquamarine set with six sparkling diamonds in a hand-crafted platinum ring.
		Mille Baci! A Pastel Blue Sapphire set amid 120 scintillating pave-set diamonds in a hand-crafted platinum ring.
		Sapphires and Morning Glories! A cascade of Morning Glories and White and Lavender Sapphires in a hand-crafted platinum ring.
		Morph-cut Sapphire Tingle! A striking Morph-cut Sapphire set in a hand-crafted platinum ring.

Please also visit the New Jewelry Gallery where we feature
other recently acquired and created jewels.

Features

There are several new features to help you learn more about jewelry and gemstones and get around on the Bijoux web site.

	Antique Stickpin Gallery
		A gallery of antique stickpins from the Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Art Deco eras.
	Ring Design Portfolio
		An exciting collection of the many rings we have designed over the past 15 years. This is a great resource if you wish to custom create your own ring.
	Antique Cufflink Blog
		A blog about antique and estate cufflinks from the Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Art Deco eras.
	The Jeweler's Eye
		A blog where we share the exciting custom design and jewelry projects we are working on here at Bijoux Extraordinaire. We will also discuss the latest news in fine jewelry and gemstones.
	Odds 'n Ends Gallery
		Every so often we clean out the back of the safe and find pieces of jewelry we purchased or created a while ago. Rather then let these beautiful pieces collect dust, we have posted them in the Odds 'n Ends Gallery with very attractive prices.
	Fancy Color Sapphires
		Not all sapphires have the blues! In this gallery we present an exciting collection of the Fancy Color Sapphire rings.
	Antique Cufflinks Gallery
		An elegant collection of cufflinks from the Golden Age of cufflinks - 1880 to 1950.
	Rings Extraordinaire Gallery
		A collection of beautiful rings and jewels that are featured in our gallery.

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Bijoux Extraordinaire, Ltd.
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P.O. Box 1424
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03105-1424

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Last Updated: 1/24/12