{"title":"Rare \u0026 Unusual Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are the finest, rarest, and most unusual pieces in our cases. A benefit of shopping with us is being able to take advantage of our combined 60+ years of experience. In the over 20,000 days we've collectively been buying, selling, and designing jewelry, we've seen a lot of what the world has to offer—and these pieces represent the cream of the proverbial crop.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-retro-18k-yellow-gold-snake-chain-crossover-necklace","title":"Vintage Retro 18K Yellow Gold Snake Chain Crossover Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fabulous necklace is a genuine artifact from the swinging 1940s!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade entirely of 18K yellow gold, halfway down the necklace one strand of snake-style chain turns into two, and they wrap and knot and twist around each other into a beautifully three dimensional delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect harmony of simplicity and complexity, this is a show-stopping piece that makes the boldest of statements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Rare \u0026 Unusual badge --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding: 22px 56px 22px 22px; border: 1px solid #e0ddd9; background: #fff; overflow: hidden; margin: 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- folded corner --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; width: 0; height: 0; border-style: solid; border-width: 0 62px 62px 0; border-color: transparent #7ecac3 transparent transparent;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- star in fold --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; top: 8px; right: 8px; font-size: 12px; color: #fff; line-height: 1;\"\u003e★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- eyebrow --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Raleway',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #999; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eThis piece is\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- main title --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 300; font-style: italic; letter-spacing: 0.03em; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.1;\"\u003eRare \u0026amp; Unusual\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- divider --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin: 16px 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(to right,#7ecac3,transparent);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 8px; color: #7ecac3; letter-spacing: 0.1em;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(to left,#7ecac3,transparent);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- what makes it special --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fav\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it special:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Handcrafted in the 1940s, this retro necklace is unique in its level of craftsmanship and complexity as well as the fineness of its material. Made entirely of 18 karat yellow gold and weighing nearly 3 ounces, it's an extraordinary piece of post-World War II artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"A.J. Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28903202226240,"sku":"10155","price":15850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0184\/2112\/1088\/files\/DSC6702254.jpg?v=1778174047"},{"product_id":"natural-unheated-611ct-emerald-cut-blue-95592","title":"Natural Unheated 6.11ct Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire and Baguette Diamond Ring in Platinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt is assumed that all sapphires are heat-treated to improve their color and clarity. In fact, unheated sapphires are very rare. The show-stopping focus of this ring is the large 6.11 carat octagonal step cut \u003cem\u003eunheated\u003c\/em\u003e sapphire at its center. This piece is accompanied by a Sapphire Report by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) attesting that the sapphire contains no indications of heat treatment. The luscious violetish-blue stone is accented by 0.60 carat total of baguette cut diamonds channel set in platinum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Rare \u0026 Unusual badge --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding:22px 56px 22px 22px;\n  border:1px solid #e0ddd9;background:#fff;overflow:hidden;margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- folded corner --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;top:0;right:0;width:0;height:0;\n    border-style:solid;border-width:0 62px 62px 0;\n    border-color:transparent #7ecac3 transparent transparent;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- star in fold --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;top:8px;right:8px;\n    font-size:12px;color:#fff;line-height:1;\"\u003e★\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- eyebrow --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Raleway',sans-serif;font-size:9.5px;\n    font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.22em;text-transform:uppercase;\n    color:#999;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eThis piece is\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- main title --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-size:30px;\n    font-weight:300;font-style:italic;letter-spacing:0.03em;\n    color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.1;\"\u003eRare \u0026amp; Unusual\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- divider --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin:16px 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(to right,#7ecac3,transparent);\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:8px;color:#7ecac3;letter-spacing:0.1em;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(to left,#7ecac3,transparent);\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- what makes it special --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fav\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it special:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e It's estimated that at least 95% of the world's sapphire are heat treated to improve color and clarity. Finding an unheated stone in a large size with a desirable color and clarity is unbelievably rare. This 6.11 carat emerald cut has no indications of heating, VS clarity, and a lovely violetish blue color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"A.J. Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37683313639578,"sku":"000933595592","price":17810.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0184\/2112\/1088\/products\/il_fullxfull.2861363363_j6m1.jpg?v=1611337586"},{"product_id":"solid-banded-agate-pearl-and-18k-yellow-99467","title":"Solid Banded Agate, Pearl, and 18K Yellow Gold Victorian Star Mourning Locket","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat a stunning piece of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Victorian mourning locket, made out of a solid piece of banded agate, has an 18K yellow gold star set in its oval face that's filled with natural gray pearls. Topped with a gold, pearl, and black enamel bail, the back of the piece has a removable piece of gold-bezeled glass intended to cover a photograph or note. Currently behind the glass is an original note that simply says \"Tresco Abbey,\" which is the name of a garden in the United Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Rare \u0026 Unusual badge --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding: 22px 56px 22px 22px; border: 1px solid #e0ddd9; background: #fff; overflow: hidden; margin: 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- folded corner --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; width: 0; height: 0; border-style: solid; border-width: 0 62px 62px 0; border-color: transparent #7ecac3 transparent transparent;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- star in fold --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; top: 8px; right: 8px; font-size: 12px; color: #fff; line-height: 1;\"\u003e★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- eyebrow --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Raleway',sans-serif; font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #999; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eThis piece is\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- main title --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 300; font-style: italic; letter-spacing: 0.03em; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.1;\"\u003eRare \u0026amp; Unusual\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- divider --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin: 16px 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(to right,#7ecac3,transparent);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 8px; color: #7ecac3; letter-spacing: 0.1em;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(to left,#7ecac3,transparent);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- what makes it special --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fav\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it special:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e As mourning jewelry goes, this is an incredible piece of art. It's made of a single piece of banded agate that's been hollowed out and outfitted with a fitted gold bezel. When you take into account the relatively primitive tools available at the end of the 19th century when it was made, the craftsmanship of this pendant is in a league all its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"A.J. Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43353923387546,"sku":"1424299467","price":2725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0184\/2112\/1088\/products\/DSCN8464_fe35f8c3-bf03-4023-8952-3373a90ad54a.jpg?v=1677194256"},{"product_id":"gia-certified-127ct-sri-lankan-pear-blue-77865","title":"GIA Certified 12.70ct Pear Shaped Ceylon Blue Sapphire Ring with Baguette Diamonds","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA 12.70 carat GIA-certified pear shaped natural blue sapphire is prong set in this simple diamond accented solitaire ring. On either side of the sapphire is a tapered baguette cut diamond.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis stone's color, size, and origin are exceptional. Some of the finest sapphires in the world come from Sri Lanka and Ceylon blue stones are highly sought after.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(153, 153, 153); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eThis piece is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: rgb(26, 26, 26); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eRare \u0026amp; Unusual\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(126, 202, 195); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat makes it uncommon:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e Sri Lanka tends to produce large blue sapphires with a bright appearance—owing to the island's unique geology. This stone is very large (at 12.70 carats!), bright, and has the desirable and well saturated blue color that the \"Island of Gems\" is known for.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"A.J. Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43928038572186,"sku":"10292","price":51960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0184\/2112\/1088\/products\/il_fullxfull.5334703228_22mw.jpg?v=1721243761"},{"product_id":"rose-gold-and-platinum-retro-tank-ring-61971","title":"Rose Gold and Platinum Retro Tank Ring with 2.36 Carat GIA Natural Colombian Emerald and Accent Diamonds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning oversize tank ring—an original Retro piece from the 1940s—is constructed of both 14 karat rose gold and 900 platinum. The ring's platinum center is dominated by a large square step cut natural green emerald that's bezel set and flanked on each side by two bead set pairs of single cut diamonds. Two 14 karat gold bows, one on top and one on bottom, surround the ring's midsection. Made in the shadow of World War II, this piece's starkly mechanical design is influenced by the industry and machinery of its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe emerald is accompanied by a GIA Emerald Origin Report and the ring comes with an independent GIA Graduate Gemologist's appraisal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Rare \u0026 Unusual badge --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding:22px 56px 22px 22px;\n  border:1px solid #e0ddd9;background:#fff;overflow:hidden;margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- folded corner --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;top:0;right:0;width:0;height:0;\n    border-style:solid;border-width:0 62px 62px 0;\n    border-color:transparent #7ecac3 transparent transparent;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- star in fold --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;top:8px;right:8px;\n    font-size:12px;color:#fff;line-height:1;\"\u003e★\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- eyebrow --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Raleway',sans-serif;font-size:9.5px;\n    font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.22em;text-transform:uppercase;\n    color:#999;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eThis piece is\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- main title --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-size:30px;\n    font-weight:300;font-style:italic;letter-spacing:0.03em;\n    color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.1;\"\u003eRare \u0026amp; Unusual\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- divider --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin:16px 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(to right,#7ecac3,transparent);\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:8px;color:#7ecac3;letter-spacing:0.1em;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(to left,#7ecac3,transparent);\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- what makes it special --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fav\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it special:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e In addition to its age and craftsmanship, the emerald is extraordinary. The finest emeralds in the world come from Colombia and the finest Colombian stones are slightly bluish green with medium to medium-dark tone and strong to vivid saturation. This emerald ticks all those boxes and has the GIA® Emerald Origin Report to prove it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"A.J. Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45091442229402,"sku":"1760461971","price":20815.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0184\/2112\/1088\/files\/il_fullxfull.6166883225_9m0s.jpg?v=1720721717"},{"product_id":"gia-oval-jadeite-jade-platinum-ring-with-22690","title":"GIA® Oval Fei Cui Jadeite Jade Platinum Ring with Round and Baguette Diamond Halo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA central oval cabochon cut piece of untreated \u003cem\u003eFei Cui\u003c\/em\u003e jadeite jade is surrounded by a halo of twenty-six natural diamonds. The halo is comprised of sixteen round brilliant diamonds and ten tapered baguette cut diamonds, with the baguettes occupying the east and west sides of the stones and the rounds completing the surround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jade is accompanied by GIA® Report #\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"GIA Report #6227605312\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gia.edu\/report-check?reportno=6227605312\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e6227605312\u003c\/a\u003e and is untreated jadeite, which is referred to as \"A\" jade. This ring is accompanied by an insurance appraisal performed by an independent GIA® Graduate Gemologist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Rare \u0026 Unusual badge --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding:22px 56px 22px 22px;\n  border:1px solid #e0ddd9;background:#fff;overflow:hidden;margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- folded corner --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;top:0;right:0;width:0;height:0;\n    border-style:solid;border-width:0 62px 62px 0;\n    border-color:transparent #7ecac3 transparent transparent;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- star in fold --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;top:8px;right:8px;\n    font-size:12px;color:#fff;line-height:1;\"\u003e★\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- eyebrow --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Raleway',sans-serif;font-size:9.5px;\n    font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.22em;text-transform:uppercase;\n    color:#999;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eThis piece is\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- main title --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-size:30px;\n    font-weight:300;font-style:italic;letter-spacing:0.03em;\n    color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.1;\"\u003eRare \u0026amp; Unusual\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- divider --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin:16px 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(to right,#7ecac3,transparent);\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:8px;color:#7ecac3;letter-spacing:0.1em;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(to left,#7ecac3,transparent);\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- what makes it special --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fav\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it special:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Vivid green \"Type A\" jade is rare because it's 100% natural. Accompanied by a GIA® Jade Report, this piece of jadeite is the sought after \"emerald\" green—and the source of that color is nature, not dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"A.J. Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45301266776218,"sku":"1796122690","price":7895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0184\/2112\/1088\/files\/il_fullxfull.6352238694_4ycj.jpg?v=1729014406"},{"product_id":"estate-hammerman-bros-18k-gold-yellow-23484","title":"Estate Hammerman Bros. 18K Gold GIA Natural Yellow Sapphire and Pavé Diamond Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe centerpiece of this stunning ring is an approximately 4.37 carat oval cut natural yellow sapphire—it's bright yellow and looks like a frozen drop of the tangiest lemonade you've ever had! Set in a diamond accented crown that sits atop a wide diamond studded band, both the sapphire and the accent diamonds are of an exceptional quality. To boot, it's made of a buttery yellow 18 karat gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHammerman Bros. (still operating today as \"Hammerman Jewels\" in New York) is a storied American design house known for inventing the watch bracelet in the 1940s!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis yellow sapphire is accompanied by a GIA Sapphire Origin Report and the ring comes with an independent GIA Graduate Gemologist's appraisal dated April 8, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Rare \u0026 Unusual badge --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding:22px 56px 22px 22px;\n  border:1px solid #e0ddd9;background:#fff;overflow:hidden;margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- folded corner --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;top:0;right:0;width:0;height:0;\n    border-style:solid;border-width:0 62px 62px 0;\n    border-color:transparent #7ecac3 transparent transparent;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- star in fold --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;top:8px;right:8px;\n    font-size:12px;color:#fff;line-height:1;\"\u003e★\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- eyebrow --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Raleway',sans-serif;font-size:9.5px;\n    font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.22em;text-transform:uppercase;\n    color:#999;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eThis piece is\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- main title --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-size:30px;\n    font-weight:300;font-style:italic;letter-spacing:0.03em;\n    color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.1;\"\u003eRare \u0026amp; Unusual\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- divider --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin:16px 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(to right,#7ecac3,transparent);\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:8px;color:#7ecac3;letter-spacing:0.1em;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(to left,#7ecac3,transparent);\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- what makes it special --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fav\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it special:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e This is a signed designer piece from an old American design house—and it's centered by a large natural yellow Ceylon sapphire with a fantastically vivid color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"A.J. Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45693227466906,"sku":"10480","price":15050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0184\/2112\/1088\/files\/il_fullxfull.6862805683_d852.jpg?v=1745512595"},{"product_id":"estate-215-carat-gia-oval-burmese-ruby-40316","title":"Estate 2.15 Carat GIA Oval Burmese Ruby Solitaire with Baguette Accent Diamonds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe show-stopping centerpiece of this elegantly simple platinum solitaire is a 2.15 carat purplish-red Burmese ruby! Accompanied by a GIA® Ruby Origin Report, it's accented on either side by a wide colorless baguette cut diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring is accompanied by an independent GIA Graduate Gemologist's appraisal dated April 8, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Rare \u0026 Unusual badge --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding:22px 56px 22px 22px;\n  border:1px solid #e0ddd9;background:#fff;overflow:hidden;margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- folded corner --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;top:0;right:0;width:0;height:0;\n    border-style:solid;border-width:0 62px 62px 0;\n    border-color:transparent #7ecac3 transparent transparent;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- star in fold --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;top:8px;right:8px;\n    font-size:12px;color:#fff;line-height:1;\"\u003e★\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- eyebrow --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Raleway',sans-serif;font-size:9.5px;\n    font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.22em;text-transform:uppercase;\n    color:#999;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eThis piece is\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- main title --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-size:30px;\n    font-weight:300;font-style:italic;letter-spacing:0.03em;\n    color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.1;\"\u003eRare \u0026amp; Unusual\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- divider --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin:16px 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(to right,#7ecac3,transparent);\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:8px;color:#7ecac3;letter-spacing:0.1em;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(to left,#7ecac3,transparent);\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- what makes it special --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fav\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it special:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Fine quality rubies over 1 carat are rare. On top of that, the world's finest rubies have—for centuries—come from the storied mines of Myanmar (formerly Burma). In fact, the phrase \"Burmese color\" has been used to describe stones with the most desirable shades of red, regardless of where they came from. This stone, accompanied by a GIA® Ruby Origin Report, weighs 2.15 carats, is a lovely shade of purplish red, and is verified Burmese in origin, all of which make it an exceptional gem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"A.J. Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45693263937690,"sku":"4296040316","price":25900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0184\/2112\/1088\/files\/il_fullxfull.6862876351_s0vr.jpg?v=1745514395"},{"product_id":"359-carat-elongated-cushion-cut-lagoon-41028","title":"3.59 Carat Elongated Cushion Cut Lagoon Tourmaline Ring with Diamond Halo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA relative of Paraiba tourmaline, \"lagoon\" tourmaline is a highly sought after gem on account of its bright sea foam\/teal color. When we first saw this stone, we immediately knew we had to have it. A luscious elongated cushion cut, it's surrounded by a halo of small diamonds and supported by a diamond accented shank. Despite its length, this tourmaline is relatively shallow, which enables the stone to sit incredibly low on the hand. The lift from the finger to the top of the stone measures just 4.5 mm!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Rare \u0026 Unusual badge --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding:22px 56px 22px 22px;\n  border:1px solid #e0ddd9;background:#fff;overflow:hidden;margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- folded corner --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;top:0;right:0;width:0;height:0;\n    border-style:solid;border-width:0 62px 62px 0;\n    border-color:transparent #7ecac3 transparent transparent;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- star in fold --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;top:8px;right:8px;\n    font-size:12px;color:#fff;line-height:1;\"\u003e★\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- eyebrow --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Raleway',sans-serif;font-size:9.5px;\n    font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.22em;text-transform:uppercase;\n    color:#999;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eThis piece is\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- main title --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif;font-size:30px;\n    font-weight:300;font-style:italic;letter-spacing:0.03em;\n    color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.1;\"\u003eRare \u0026amp; Unusual\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- divider --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin:16px 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(to right,#7ecac3,transparent);\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:8px;color:#7ecac3;letter-spacing:0.1em;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(to left,#7ecac3,transparent);\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- what makes it special --\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"fav\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it special:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e The color of this tourmaline is both desirable and scarce. While not quite Paraiba, its bright seafoam green hue is far less available than the deep greens often seen in tourmaline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"A.J. Martin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47365960401050,"sku":"10596","price":5950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0184\/2112\/1088\/files\/359_Carat_Elongated_Cushion_Cut_Lagoon_Tourmaline_Ring_with_Diamond_Halo-544-0.jpg?v=1779982241"},{"product_id":"6-15-carat-gia®-oval-bluish-violet-unheated-ceylon-sapphire","title":"6.15 Carat GIA® Oval Bluish Violet Unheated Sri Lankan (Ceylon) Sapphire","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fabulous oval sapphire weighs 6.15 carats and is accompanied by GIA® Sapphire Origin Report #1236861342. It is currently offered unmounted and we would be delighted to help you make the sapphire piece of your dreams with it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the gimmick du jour? Its weight (6.15 carats) happens to be Nashville's oldest area code! 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In other words, the vast, vast majority of sapphires need mankind's intervention to look as pretty as this stone. Given its medium-dark bluish violet color, its large size, and its Sri Lankan origin, this sapphire is in the smallest minority of the world's gem quality corundum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"A.J. Martin Estate Jewelry, Etc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462965805210,"sku":null,"price":31500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0184\/2112\/1088\/files\/DSC6701733.jpg?v=1772042595"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0184\/2112\/1088\/collections\/rareandunusual.jpg?v=1771087842","url":"https:\/\/ajmartinonline.com\/collections\/rare-unusual-pieces.oembed","provider":"A.J. Martin Estate Jewelry, Etc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}