Objects of Desire

Art Nouveau 18k Hand-painted Enameled Pendant with Lady's Profile & Tiny Diamond Details

Finely painted enamel highlights - this beauty's wavy hair, creamy blush and - quite risqué for the time period - bare décolletage . Her hair is accented with a diamond moon and crown, and she is wearing a diamond necklace - a fantastic feature of jewelry wearing jewelry. A velvety black background strikes romantic contrast. This is one of the loveliest pendants we have had in the shop and a true collector's piece.

Arielle de Pinto Prestige Earrings in Burnt Gold 

Stunning, hand oxidized gold vermeil chain is woven to form fluid draped drops. 

Platinum, White Gold and Diamond Rings, Old & New

Antique Platinum and Diamond Eternity Band c.1920's (in-store), Rebecca Overmann 14k Oxidized White Gold Stream Band,  Gillian Conroy 18k White Gold & White Rosecut Diamond Ring, Antique Edwardian Platinum and Triple Row Diamond Band.

Gabriella Kiss "? !"Engraved Smoky Topaz Earrings (in-store) and available online with a bow and arrow motif.

Georgian Beauties

Spectacular French "Bague au Firmament “ or "ring of heaven". Celestial allusion jewelry was very au courant in France in the late 1700's. Popularized by the lovely Marie Antoinette who frequently wore a "Bague au Firmament" ring and was one of the most followed trend setters of the day. The dark blue vitreous enamel with diamond “stars" evokes the night sky. The navette or marquis shape of the ring is highlighted by a zig zag border of etched rose gold and is protected by a gently curved rock crystal face with a frame of mine cut diamonds.

Striking French Grissaile Portrait Ring. The portrait features a simple blue and white enamel border and is set behind a smooth rock crystal lens. She has blues eyes and a subtle blush to the lips and cheek. We adore the slightly austere look of the grey tones painting and elegant profile of this mysterious lady. c. 1780”s.

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