Fine Jewels Offered by Houston Jewelers - Beautiful and Different

Diamond and Sapphire Ring. Nazar's and Co. 
Jewelry. www.nazarsandco.com

Fine Jewels Offered by Houston Jewelers - Beautiful and Different

My infatuation with fine jewels is somewhat similar to my deep interest in French châteaux or Italian Palazzi. The fact that I’m unable to buy them in no way diminishes my desire to closely inspect, and in most cases, try to learn about their design and materials. In my opinion it's incredibly exciting to come across exquisitely crafted, achingly beautiful jewels. Hitching my love of jewelry design to the Santa season, I decided it would be fun to create a post showing readers memorable jewels being sold by establishments located in Houston. The ones I chose are gorgeous, I believe, yet different. 

Diamond and Cultured Pearl Necklace. Tenenbaum 
Jewelry. www.tenenbaumjewelers.com

Victor Velyan 18K yellow Gold and white Gold ring
 with black opal and Diamonds. Lewis Jewelers. www.lewisusa.com

Etho Maria Sharp collection 18K yellow Gold
 and Green Sapphire Drop Earrings. Saks Fifth Avenue
Houston, The Galleria. www.saksfifthavenue.com

Sutra 18K White Gold bracelet with pave set
round brilliant diamonds. Zadok Jewelers. www.zadok.com

TIFFANY AND COMPANY SCHLUMBERGER® Fish Clip
Brooch with rubies, emeralds and sapphires set in
18K gold. Tiffany, The Galleria. www.tiffany.com

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Hans Holbein the Younger, Portrait of Henry VIII,
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