Gemstone Gypsy visits Metier

 Angela from Gemstone Gypsy, one of our very favorite jewelry instagram feeds, stopped into Metier recently with her boyfriend and we were so excited to meet her!  Long-time admirers of her luscious photography and witty posts we knew we would all become fast friends.

An obsessive jewelry lover and thoughtful collector, Angela is based in New York City and has an Etsy shop, Jewels for Gypsies with a collection of stellar antiques and fine made-to-order pieces. She quickly put her own spin on our rings and took these seriously gorgeous pictures below. Angela ended up falling for two of our favorite pieces: a men's bloodstone ring and an Art Deco hand-engraved platinum and 14k band. The engraved band will become her wedding band, perfectly complimenting her stunning sapphire and diamond French target engagement ring.

Thanks for coming by and hanging out with us, Angela! We can't wait to visit your studio in the Fall.  Check out her newly-launched blog for more images and coverage of her trip to

 San Francisco as well as her spot-on musings about collecting, creating and admiring jewelry.

  

Georgian Rose Gold Ring with Silver Set Rosecut Diamonds, Victorian Gold and Silver Turquoise Dome Ring , Georgian Silver Set Rosecut Diamond Band Ring, Turquoise Pave(Sold). Victorian 14k Gold, Opal and Diamond Flower Ring

Victorian 18k Black Enamel Diamond Ring in store. Victorian bloodstone ring now belongs to Angela.

Our antique hand engraved platinum and 14k gold band paired perfectly Angela's beautiful diamond and sapphire target ring.

Snake ring(Sold), Georgian Diamonds, Ruby & 14k Gold Dome Ring

Metier + Gemstone Gypsy Show Me Your Rings!

Engagement Rings + Wedding Bands

Mingling estate pieces with modern jewelry has become a signature wedding look at Metier. Here are a few of our favorite pairings, including a selection of bands for the gents.  

We are always drawn to stones that seduce with unusual cuts and settings with a-point-of view. We prefer finely finished metals and handworked pieces. You can find more rings (and other jewelry) in our tiny shop in Hayes Valley and online at metiersf.com. And if you don't see what you are looking for we are happy to help you hunt for your perfect ring. 

Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Filigree Diamond Ring, Rebecca Overmann 14k Oxidized White Gold Stream Band

Gillian Conroy 18k Celeste Band,  Slim Tapered Diamond Band, English Band, Slim Tapered Diamond Band, Classic Wedding Band.

Antique Art Deco 18k Yellow and Platinum Set Diamond Ring, Gillian Conroy 18k White Pear Rosecut Diamond Ring

Antique Art Deco Cushion Cut Diamond Ring

Rebecca Overmann Fine 14k Twist Band and 14k Feather Band Ring w/ Rosecut Diamond

 Gillian Conroy Men's 14k Flat Edged Wedding Band, Gillian Conroy Men's 14k Rounded White Gold Wedding Band, Rebecca Overmann Men's Knife Edge 14k Band, Variance Objects oxidized sterling silver and 14k/18k Seamed Men's Band

Bridal Event at March Sunday, May 17

29 Unique Engagement Rings For SF Brides on Refinery29

Two of our most coveted antique rings were just featured on Refinery29's
29 Unique Engagement Rings For SF Brides.

Antique Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Dinner Ring $3950

Antique Edwardian Diamond, Platinum and 14k Gold Cluster Ring $6800

Instagram Roundup

Top Row: (rings) Mesh with Diamond & Ruby Buckle Ring, Diamonds & Ruby Dome Ring, Triple Rosecut Diamond Band, Green Gold Engraved Band, Chrysoberyl & Rhodolite Garnet Ring. (pendants) Diamond Pin Pendant, Diamond Sunburst, Onyx & Diamond Locket , Black Enamel & Pearl Locket, Rosecut Diamonds & Black Enamel Locket, Rose Gold Heavy Watch Chain. Bottom Row: (pendants) Coral Claw Charm, Carnelian and Bloodstone Heart Locket, Rebecca Overman Picture Agate Pendant,  Philip Crangi Steel & Gold Charms, Wood and Rose Gold Cross, Diamond & Gemstone May Fly Charm (rings) Pave Rosecut Diamond Navette Ring, Georgian Diamond Rectangle Cluster Ring, Gillian Conroy Black Pear Shape Diamond Ring, Gillian Conroy Emerald Cut Grey Diamond Ring, Platinum & Diamond Cluster Ring. 

Top Row: Victorian Silver and Pave Turquoise Ring, Deco Five Diamond Band, Turquoise & Diamond Scalloped Ring, Turquoise Dome Ring,  1920's Vermeil and Turquoise Necklace. Bottom Row: (earrings) Kathleen Whitaker 14k Stick Stud & Ear Cuff,  Gillian Conroy 14k Safety Pin Earring, (rings) 14k Pattern Embossed Ring, Opal & Diamond Ring, 18k Three Turquoise Ring,  French Gold & Diamond Chain Ring,  Opal Ring, Buckle Ring (sold),  18k Diamond & Turquoise Band, Victorian 14k Aquamarine Ring.

Night and Day

Victorian European Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, Victorian 18k & Silver Three Diamond Ring, Conroy & Wilcox 18k Diamond Band,  Large 1920's Diamond Cluster Ring, Conroy & Wilcox Pear Shaped Black Diamond Ring, Antique Platinum and Diamond Baguette Ring, Victorian 18k Gypsy Set Diamond Band

Conroy & Wilcox Large Diamond Crescent Necklace 14kt, Victorian Silver & Rose Gold Niello Chain,  Philip Crangi Steel and Gold Heart Lock, Edwardian Sterling Silver Crest Pendant, Antique 14kt Gold Heart Charm, Conroy & Wilcox Diamond Crescent Necklace 18k, Vintage 14kt Italian Chain,  Philip Crangi Steel and Gold Crest Charm, Philip Crangi Studded Letter Charm, Philip Crangi Steel and Gold Sawtooth Heart Charm

Victorian Sterling Buckle Bracelet, Philip Crangi Gold and Steel Diamond Cuff, Victorian Silver and Rose Gold Bangle

Antique Silver Star Pendant, Victorian Silver Locket,  Conroy & Wilcox 18k Baroque Pearl Necklace, Golden Pony Workshop Tassel, Victorian Gold Filled Box Link Chain, Arts & Crafts Diamond Sunburst Pendant/Pin, Natural Zircon and Rose Cut Diamond Pendant, Edwardian Sterling Silver Crest Pendant

Still Life

New Antique and Conroy & Wilcox Rings 

Model: Chloe Roth

Photographer: Maria del Rio

I Do or Just Because

Antique 18k Green Gold Floral Motif Band $540, Victorian 18k and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring $2550 sold

Antique Victorian 18k and Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring $2550 sold, Victorian Diamond Star Band $630, Wide Embossed Band $950 (coming soon to our site), 14k Gold Victorian Diamond Cluster Ring $3300, Conroy & Wilcox Brilliant Grey Diamond Ring $5500 sold, Antique 14k Diamond Pattern Ring $395.

Antique Platinum Half Hoop Diamond Ring $1265, Antique Platinum with Floral Pattern Ring $700, 1940's 14k White Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring $1950.