A Most Unusual Setting

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One of the most unusual settings I've seen recently, with the pavilion of the outer stones providing a backdrop for the main, inner stone.  The piece, named Coupelle Piége (cup trap, or the like), is from the Architecte collection by Lorenz Baümer (featured before) and consists of a tourmaline (central stone), fire opals and Citrines (the stones in the side, and small diamonds set in 18kt rose gold.  There is red Spinel somewhere in the piece, according to his website, but I'm not sure where.
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NB: His website uses some heavy flash and is not safe for those who sudder from vertigo

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Not usually known for their jewelry, the house of Louis Vuitton made quite a splash last year with a collection designed by Lorenz Bäumer (previously referenced). They have recently released another collection, Les Ardentes..... Read More

I've posted Lorenz Bäumer's excellent jewelry before, and I cannot complain about his work in that sphere, but his work in digital renderings leaves much to be desired.  I understand the desire to use renderings to promote unfinished pieces, the... Read More

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A little gaudy (and oversized for a ring), but I actually find this one rather pretty...

I really like that one. I'm not sure it'd look good on a hand, but as a work of art it's very compelling.

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