Injayan's Estate, Modern and Rare Jewelry
Estate Jewelry
 In
the top picture on your right are several of our estate jewelry pieces
representing several important time periods. By describing each piece
we hope to briefly explain design, stone cutting, setting and history
of each period. The bottom picture shows our newest collectable estate
jewelry for sale. With our knowledge and background we can locate the
item of your desire either by networking among estate dealers or among
private collectors. Our showroom in San Francisco has a wide range of
estate pieces on display. (By appointment only)
Victorian (1837-1901) An era of optimism and prosperity prevailed during
Queen Victoria's reign. Jewelry produced during this time period in England,
Europe and the United States showed realistic detail of flowers, animals,
insects and reptiles with ornate granulation and filigree gold work. The
pendant is of 20 carat yellow gold set with a precious topaz . There is
a matching ring and earrings as well. The delicate gold necklace features
tiny natural seed pearls and aquamarines.
 Edwardian
(1901-1914) Ornate symmetrical pieces of jewelry with fine gold work and
increasing use of diamonds (old mine and rose cuts) as well as rubies and
sapphires. Greater use of platinum either by itself or in combination with
yellow gold. The two crescent shape diamond pins are representative of this
era.
Art Deco (1920-1935) An era of growing wealth in the U.S. produced streamline
fashions and geometric finely made platinum jewelry with exacting detail
and a penchant for combining the highest quality colored stones with diamonds.
The Van Cleef & Arpels watch with natural pearls (circa 1925) and
the bracelet (circa 1930) with "Sugarloaf" Burma sapphires are
lovely examples of this time period.
Retro (1935-1945) Both pre and post World War II jewelry turns away from
the geometric towards the larger asymmetrical curved and sinuous look.
Highly polished surfaces of pink gold were often used in combination with
other colors of gold along with fine rubies (both platinum and the alloy
to make yellow gold were restricted during the war years). The two double
clip lapel brooches of pink gold are classic examples..
The Post War era (1950's) The US takes over from Europe for the first
time in leading fashion trends. A period of exploding wealth ushers in
an opulent look featuring fancy cut diamonds, free form designs, big bold
pieces with substantial carat weight of diamonds and colored stones. The
18K white gold bracelet with the floral design center and geometric link
bracelet is a fine example.
Modern Jewelry
 Using
your drawings, supplied photos or a piece of costume jewelry we can create
an actual wax mold you may try on in order to visualize proportion. The
next step is to create the piece with your choice of metal and stones.
The finished product will be of superior quality at a substantial savings
over anything available at a retail outlet with the added benefit of custom
design. In many instances we can order direct from a manufacturer a piece
of jewelry you have in mind. We also have an extensive collection of catalogs
for ideas.
We are going to briefly describe the pieces in the top right hand picture
(metal usage, stone cutting and setting, etc.) , we have recently made
for our clients.
The following rings are described from top to bottom, right to left:
Platinum wedding set. Alternating tapered baguette cut diamonds in a
channel set wedding band available in complete circlet or half circlet.
The engagement ring has flanking tapered baguette diamonds and a four
prong set brilliant cut diamond.
Interlocking 18K yellow gold and platinum wedding bands with bead set
diamonds.
Platinum half circlet ring with channel set Princess cut diamonds spaced
between fluted surfaces. Available in high polish or sandblasted finish.
Two part platinum necklace of Cartier design (which also converts into
two matching bangle bracelets). Small bead set diamonds throughout and
channel set square cut natural blue sapphires on the cats.
 18K
yellow gold contoured openwork ring with flush set diamonds.
Platinum engagement ring channel set with a double row of Princess cut
diamonds on either side and prong set with a fine 2.13 carats (E-VS2)
brilliant cut diamond.
Platinum tapered band ring with five rows of alternating Princess cut
diamonds and long baguette cut diamonds..
18K white gold ring channel set with a double row of Princess cut diamonds
on either side and semi-bezel set with a fine 1.25 carats (E-SI2) brilliant
cut diamond.
Matching his and hers 18K yellow gold and platinum wedding bands available
in comfort fit with mill grain or smooth grooved.
Rare Jewelry
 The
following describes some sample Gems and Estate Jewelry for our preferred
customers (rare jewelry):
Cultured South Sea pearl necklace with (29) spherical pearls graduating
from approximately 15 to 17.5mm. The pearls are white with excellent luster
and flawless skin quality. A platinum and diamond clasp is attached. (appraised
at $150,000.00)
18K yellow gold ring with 11.5mm South Sea fine cultured pearl. (Sold).
Platinum leaf shape pin, pave set with full cut fine diamonds weighing
a total of approximately 3.35 carats. (appraised at $3,500.00)
 Platinum
choker length necklace set with graduating brilliant cut diamonds weighing
a total of approximately 42 carats (F-G, VVS2). The center stone weighs
3.33 carats. (appraised at $120,000.00)
Platinum circle pin pave set with full cut diamonds weighing a total
of approximately 1.65 carats. There is one fine black South Sea cultured
pearl of Peacock hue with flawless skin quality measuring approximately
15.3mm in diameter. (appraised at $5,400.00)
18K white gold and South Sea pearl necklace with small diamonds set in
marquise shape links. (Sold)
Platinum engagement ring set with two (2) flanking tapered baguette cut
diamonds. In the center is one radiant cut 13 carat diamond. GIA certificate
fancy intense yellow. (appraised at $130,000.00)
Platinum Art Deco design ring set with a 27 carat oval cabochon cut natural
ruby and a border of diamonds. (appraised at $44,000.00)
Platinum choker length necklace set with GIA certificate natural untreated
rubies weighing a total of approximately 22.50 carats, with round, pear
shape and marquise cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 28.49
carats. (appraised at $133,000.00)
The oval diamond pendant pictured on the home page is available by order
from 3 carats up to 8 carats from D to I and clarity VVS2 to SI2. The
pear shape diamond earrings pictured on the home page are also available
by order. The total diamond weight ranges from 3.50 carats to 8 carats.
The quality ranges from color D-J, clarity VVS1 to SI3.
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San Francisco, CA 94108
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