Four teardrop amethysts are the leaves on a 14 k gold branch to form a lovely brooch that could grace any setting. Five smaller leaves [or buds] each hold a little diamond...a dewdrop? Approximate sizes of the amethysts are 19 X 11, 15 X 9, 15 X 9, and 16 X 8 mm. The pin in 1 5/8" by 1" overall.

This is a stunning ring in 18 k gold, pavé set with square cut rubies. Each arm of the crossover is edged with five round brilliant cut diamonds. The top of the ring is 3/4" wide. Just a lovely piece. Size 6 1/2.

Dainty and lovely, little butterflies for your ears. Each is set with six round brilliant cut diamonds, and they are made of 18 k gold. The diamonds are graduated in size, the largest ~.01 mm in diameter. Each earring is ~ 1/4" in size.

These earrings are just amazingly beautiful. Two emerald-cut blue topazes, each just over 15 by 20 mm in size, are prong set in 14 k gold. When worn, the stones are a blaze of color, with nothing to distract from their beauty. Circa 1995.

Blue can't begin to describe the depth of color in this beautiful sapphire. The 1.55 ct oval Ceylon sapphire is surrounded by 14 baguette diamonds. More baguette diamonds are inset in the band, for a total diamond weight of 1.29 carats. The diamonds are VS1 clarity, and the setting and band are 18 k white gold. The ring is a size 7.

Too bad Valentine's day is past--but every day is a fine one to show your heart. This lovely heart ring, 3/4" wide, is pavé set with pink sapphires in a range of colors from the palest pink to ruby red. It is made of sterling silver and is an EFFY Balissima ring. Size 7.

So cute, and so hopeful! This jade charm is a money bag with sterling dollar sign and tie. The charm is 1" x 1/2".

This 14 k gold ring features a semiconductor device design accented with a brilliant-cut diamond. The ring is a size 10 and bears the maker's mark TerryBerry. This is a modern company that makes commemorative jewelry. And there's a matching tie tack for $75.

This lovely ring is 14k with an oval garnet surrounded by 15 seed pearls. It is a size 7.

This simple bracelet is lovely with its copper and silver twist in a brass frame. Signed Sergio Lub.

A lovely 3-row bracelet of copper, brass and silver. Signed Sergio Lub.