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Custom Designs - Hand Made Jewelry by

Designs In Gems® 1984

"Distictive originals redesigned from your sentimental existing gold and stones....

We make the next generation's keepsakes."

Custom Jewelry Designer

Bruce J. Snider M.S., G.G.- GIA, NAJA

Graduate Gemologist - Gemological Institute of America

Member: National Association of Jewelry Appraisers

Listed: Jewelers Board of Trade

Member: BBB

713 995-7975

by Appointment Only

Email: brucejsnider@hotmail.com


 

   

     Model: Cheryl Marie Cordeiro.    Photo: Geoffrey Pereira.

See our Antique  American Indian Jewelry Collection  from the Navajo and Zuni tribes.

 

   Since January 1, 1984 we have sold fine New and Estate Jewelry at competitive prices. From loose stones to finished jewelry, we inventory not only selected examples of fine jewelry, but also provide modification services to suit any of your unique specifications.  Please feel free to call us at (713) 995-7975, or email us at Designs in Gems if you have any questions. Items can be ordered in various sizes, shapes, colors and qualities according to your needs.  Also please call for availability on items, as they come and go all the time.

 

 Very Fine Jewelry

Diamonds, Gemstones, Pearls, Estate Jewelry, Colored Stones, and Gold

 

Due to the constant change in precious metals/stone prices, all prices are subject to change on a daily basis.

Please call for todays price.

Model: Cheryl Marie Cordeiro.   Photo by Kevin D. Cordeiro.

............................. Diamonds ..............................

 

        Platinum and Diamond Heart Pendant

   16 inch Platinum Chain

38 round full cut diamonds 

  Diamonds: VVSI clarity and D-F color

   Approx. Diamond Weight: .82 ctw

Retail: 3,600

SOLD - Call for Custom Order - Specify the size of stones, ctw, metal, etc...

                                                                                 

18K White Gold and  Diamond Cross Pendant

16 inch 18K White Gold Chain

10 round full cut diamonds

Diamonds: VS-SI1 clarity and F-G color

Approx. Diamond Weight- .42 ctw

Retail: 1,600 

SOLD - Call for Custom Order - Specify the size of stones, ctw, metal, etc...

 

14K White Gold and Diamond Chain

21 inch chain 

30 modified round cut diamonds

Diamonds: VS-SI1 clarity and F-G color

Approx. Diamond Weight- 1.38 ctw

Retail: 5,700

SOLD - Call for Custom Order - Specify the size of stones, ctw, metal, etc...

 

  

18K White Gold and Diamond Earrings

Approx. 14.1 x 14.8 x 2.7 mm each

10 round full cut diamonds

  Daimonds: VS- SI1 clarity and F-G color

Approx.  Diamond Weight- .66 ctw

Retail: 3,500    Sale: SOLD

 

  

Ideal Cut Diamond Studs

(Available in various sizes)

Call for Custom Order - Specify the size of stones, ctw, metal, etc...

 

         

18K White Gold and Multi-Colored Diamond Earrings 

Approx. 8.2 x 3.3 x 32.4 mm

46 round full cut diamonds: VS- SI1 clarity and H-I color, Appox.- 1 ctw

2 pear cut diamonds: SI- I1 clarity and medium to dark cognac color, Approx.- 1.02 ctw

Retail: 6,400    Sale: 5,120

 

 

18K White Gold and Multi-colored Diamond Pendant

          16 inch chain

7 Natural, Fancy Colored Diamonds: ctw-2.54 

7 Round Full Cut Diamonds: ctw-.07

    Retail: 9,500    Sale: 7,600

 

18K White Gold and Multi-colored Diamond Earrings

18 Natural, Fancy Colored Diamonds: ctw- 4.2

60 Round Full Cut Diamonds: ctw-.48

Retail: 11,500      SOLD

 

 

18K White Gold, Multi-colored Diamond Fashion Ring

Size: 6.75

16 Natural, Fancy Colored Diamonds: ctw- 4.89

38 Round Full Cut Diamonds: ctw- .76

Round Full Cuts: VS-I1 clarity and H-J color

Retail: 15,500        SOLD

 

      

18K White Gold, Multi-colored Diamond Fashion Ring

Size: 6.75

23 Natural, Fancy Colored Diamonds: ctw-2.29

71  Round Full Cut Diamonds: ctw-.63

Round Full Cuts: VS-I1 clarity and H-J color

Retail: 7,000      Sale: 5,600

 

 

18K White Gold, Multi-colored Diamond

Fashion Ring  Size: 6.75

29 Natural, Fancy Colored Diamonds: ctw- 2.28

 38 Round Full Cut Diamonds: ctw- .32

Round Full Cuts: VS-I1 clarity and H-J color

Retail: 5,600     SOLD

 

18K White Gold, Multi-colored Diamond

Fashion Ring    Size: 6.75

9 Natural, Fancy Colored Diamonds: ctw- .89

56 Round Full Cut Diamonds: ctw- .84

Round Full Cuts: VS-I1 clarity and H-J color

Retail: 5,500    Sale: 4,400 

 

  

Platinum and Muti-Colored

 Diamond Ring   Size: 8

1 cushion cut diamond, SI-2 clarity and "light cognac" color

2 princess and 25 round full cut diamonds

 Approx. Diamond Weight- Rds.50 ctw, Prin. .15 ctw

 Cushion- 1.25 cts  with GIA Color Cert.

Cognac Diamond: Retail: 7,000     Sale: 5,600

 Mounting: Retail: SOLD - Diamond Still Available

Lady's 14K White Gold and Diamond

Fashion Ring   Size: 6.5 

SOLD

 

Lady's Platinum Wedding Band

Size: 6.75

21 round full cut diamonds

Diamonds: VS-SI clarity and G-H in color

Approx. Diamond Weight- 1.92  ctw

Retail: 5,600      SOLD

Call for Custom Order - Specify the size of stones, ctw, metal, etc...

 

Novell: Lady's 18k White Gold Wedding Band

Size: 6.25

13 round full cut diamonds

Diamonds: VS clarity and G-H in color

Approx. Diamond Weight- .26 ctw

Retail: 1,500    SOLD - Call for Custom Order

Currently in Stock in Platinum - Call for Price

 

              

Lady's 18k White Gold Wedding Band  |  Lady's 14K White Gold Wedding Band

Novell:  Size: 6.25                                                                         Size: 3.75       

15 round full cut diamonds                                              12 princess cut diamonds

Diamonds: VS clarity and G color                             Daimonds: VS-SI clarity and I-K color

Approx. Diamond Weight- .23 ctw                                 Approx. Diamond Weight- .60 ctw

Retail: 1,500      SOLD                                                Retail: 1,400      SOLD

                 

Novell: Lady's 18k White Gold Wedding Band      Novell: Men's 18k White Gold Wedding Band

Size: 6                                                                                 Size: 10

8 round full cut diamonds                                               8 round full cut diamonds

Diamonds: VS clarity and G-H color                            Diamonds: VS clarity and G-H color

Approx. Diamond Weight- .48ctw                                Approx. Diamond Weight- .48 ctw

Retail: 3,500     Sale: 2,800                                          Retail: 3,950     Sale: 3,160

Novell: Lady's 18K White Gold Wedding Band

Size: 6

8 princess cut diamonds

Diamonds: VS clarity and G-H color

Approx. Diamond Weight- .24 ctw

Retail: 2,900      Sale: 2,300

 

                                

      
 Novell: Lady's Platinum Engraved Wedding Band        Novell: Lady's Platinum Engraved Wedding Band

Size: 6                                                                                              Size: 6

12 round full cut diamonds                                                 4 round full cut diamonds

Diamonds: VS clarity and G-H color                                   Diamonds: VS clarity and G-H color

Approx. Diamond Weight- .12 ctw                                      Approx. Diamond Weight- .16 ctw

Retail: 3,200      Sale: 2,560                                               Retail: 3,200       Sale: 2,560.00

                   

Lady's 14K White Gold Wedding Band                         Lady's 14K White Gold Wedding Band

Size: 7                                                                                                 Size: 7

            31 round full cut diamonds                                             5 round full cut (Ideal cut) diamonds

Diamonds: VS-SI clarity and G-I color                                    Diamonds: VS clarity and G color

Approx. Diamond Weight- .44 ctw                                       Approx. Diamond Weight: .57 ctw

Retail: 2,196    SOLD                                                                  Retail: 2,000        SOLD

                                                                                                  (Also available in size 6.75, with diamonds of; 1.06 ctw,

                                                                                                  VS-SI clarity and G-H color, Retail: 4,000. Sale: 3,200)

 

                    Lady's 14K White Gold Wedding Band                        

Size: 6

                            3 round full cut (Ideal cut) diamonds                                   

                                  Diamonds: SI clarity and I color                                         

                            Approx. Diamond Weight- 1.03 ctw                                   

Retail: 6,800    SOLD  

                                          

             (Also available in size 6.75, with a diamond of; .50 cts,                    

VS2 clarity and I color. Retail: 3,200. Sale: 2,560.)    

                 

 

 

Lady's 14K White Gold Wedding Band

    Size: 7    

1 round full cut (Ideal cut) diamond

                      Diamond: SI1 clarity and E color                           

Approx. Diamond Weight- 1.02 cts

      Retail: 10,500    SOLD

 

Novell: Lady's 18K White Gold Solitare Mount

Size: 6

0 Diamonds

Head for 1 cts round (can be interchanged)

Retail: 1,275     Sale: 1,020

 

                 

Lady's 18K White Gold Semi Mount                           Lady's 18K White Gold Semi Mount

Size: 6.5                                                                                            Size: 6.75

8 round full and 4 straight baguette diamonds                  16 round full and 16 straight baguette diamonds

Diamonds: VS clarity and G-H color                                Diamonds: VS clarity and G-H color

Approx. Diamond Weight- Rds .33 ctw , Bgt. .20 ctw       Approx. Diamond Weight- Rds .26 ctw, Bgt. .40 ctw

Head for 1 cts round (can be interchanged)                       Head for 1 cts round (can be interchanged)

Retail: 3,600        Sale: 2,880                                           Retail: 4,200       Sale: 3,360

 

                  

                          Lady's 14K White Gold Semi Mounting          Lady's Platinum Wedding Band Set

                                                             Size: 7                                                               Size: 8

                            12 round full cut and 10 princess diamonds      2 princess and 25 round full cut diamonds

                               Diamonds: VS- SI clarity and H-J color             Diamonds: VS-SI1 clarity and G-I color

                                   Approx. Diamond Weight- .40 ctw           c. Diamond Weight- Rds.50 ctw, Prin. .15 ctw

                              Head for 1 cts round (can be interchanged)           Head for 1 cts Emerald cut

                                         Retail: 2,196     Sale: 1,756.80                           Retail: 7,500     SOLD

 

 

Lady's 14K White Gold Wedding Band

Size: 7.25

20 round full cut diamonds

Diamonds: SI-I1clarity and H-J in color

Approx. Diamond Weight- .42 ctw

Retail: 2,196     SOLD

 

                    

                                    

               Novell: Lady's 18K White Gold Semi Mount            Novell: Lady's 18K White Gold Semi Mount

                                                   Size: 6                                                                          Size: 5.75   

                                   10 round full cut diamonds                                            2 trillion cut diamonds

                         Diamonds: VS clarity and G-H color                         Diamonds: VS clarity and G-H color

                             Appox. Diamond Weight- .20 ctw                             Approx. Diamond Weight- .38 ctw

                     Head for 1 cts round (can be interchanged)                       No Head (can be interchanged)

                       Retail: 2,000    SOLD  (can be ordered)                 Retail: 3,200   SOLD (can be ordered)

 

 

Novell: Lady's 18K White Gold Semi Mount

Size: 6

4 baguette cut diamonds

Diamonds: VS clarity and G-H color

Approx. Diamond Weight- .32 ctw  

Head for 1 cts round (can be interchanged)

Retail: 2,400        Sale: 1,920

 

............................. Gemstones ..............................

                                              

         18K White Gold, Ruby and Diamond Pendant           18K White Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Pendant

16 inch 18K white Gold Chain                                            16 inch 18K White Gold Chain

Pendant: 9.7mm x 22.8mm                                                   Pendant: 11mm x 21mm

Ruby: round full cut, SI1 clarity, 4.82 x 2.15                                    Sapphire: oval cut, SI1 clairty,                                                                                                       9.25mm x 7.2mm x4.25mm

51 round full cut diamonds                                                  23 round full cut diamonds

Diamonds: VS-SI clarity and D color                                Diamonds: VS-SI clarity and F-G color

Approx. Diamond Weight- .28 ctw                                     Approx. Diamond Weight- .34 ctw
Retail
: 1,800         Sale: 1,440                                          Retail: 3,800     Sale: 3,040

 

                                           

  18K White Gold, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Pendant      18K Yellow Gold, Amethyst & Diamond Pendant

16 inch18K White Gold Chain                                                     (chain sold seperately)     

Pendant: 14mm x 11mm                                                        Pendant: 23.8 mm x 14mm

      Sapphire: round full cut, SI clarity 4.82mm x 3mm             Amethyst: modifed octogon cut, VS clarity,             

     19 round full cut diamonds                                       12.5mm x 12.5mm x 9.3mm

     Diamonds: VS-SI clarity and G-H color                                        22 round full cut diamonds              

Approx Diamond Weight-.025 ctw                               Diamonds: VS-SI1clarity and G-H color

            Retail: 900     Sale: 720                                         Approx. Diamond Weight- .26 ctw.

                                                                                               Retail: 1,980     Sale: SOLD

 

18K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Earrings

Earrings: 12mm x 10.5mm each

Amethysts: modified octogon cut, VS clairty, 11mm x 11mm x 7.5mm each

44 round full cut diamonds

Diamonds: VS-SIclarity and G-H color

Approx. Diamond Weight- .34 ctw

Retail: 2,780    Sale: SOLD

 

18K White Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Necklace

16 inch 18K White Gold Chain

11 Sapphires: briolette cut,VS clarity, 5mm x 7.82 each

24 round full cut diamonds

Diamonds: VS-SI1 clarity and F-G color

Approx. Diamond Weight- .72 ctw

Retail: 5,200       Sale: SOLD

 

   

SOLD

( Details of Diamonds and Sapphires )

14K White Gold, Citrine and Diamond Drop Earrings

Earrings: 21.5mm x 5mm each

Citrines: briolette cut, VS clarity, approx. 5mm x 7.82mm each

4 round full cut diamonds

Diamonds: SI-I1 clarity and H-J color

Approx. Diamond Weight- .02

Retail: 476.00     Sale: 380.80

 

               

14K White Gold, Tsavorite and Diamond Ring           18K White Gold, Emerald and Diamond Ring     

Size: 6.25                                                                                    Size: 6

    Tsavorite: oval cut, SI clarity                    Emerald: oval cut, SI clarity, Approx weight-.35 cts

18 round full cut diamonds                                                 10 round full cut diamonds

Diamonds: SI-I clarity and I-J color                                   Diamonds: SI1 clarity and G-H color

Approx. Diamond Weight- .72 ctw                                      Approx. Diamond Weight- .3 ctw

Retail: 3,200  Sale: 2,560                                                         Retail: 2,400          SOLD

                                                                                                       

                  

          14K White Gold, Ruby and Diamond Ring                  14K White Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Ring

Size: 7.25                                                                               Size: 5.50

4 Rubies: oval cut, SI clarity,approx. weight- 1.15 ctw  Sapphire: Oval cut, SI clarity, approx weight-1.37 cts

24 diamonds round full cut                                                      22 round full cut diamonds

Diamonds: SI clarity and I-J color                                          Diamonds: SI clarity and H-I color

Approx. Diamond Weight- .19 ctw                                      Approx. Diamond Weight- 1.32 ctw

 Retail: 3,200    Sale: 2,560                                                           Retail: 4,500     SOLD

 

 

18K Yellow Gold, Citrine and Yellow Sapphire Ring

 Size: 7.25

Citrine: round full cut, VS clarity, 11.2mm x 6.55

Approx.100 round cut sapphires: clarity VS

Approx. Sapphire Weight- 3.0 ctw

Retail: 2,500     SOLD

 

                   

 

       

18K Yellow Gold, Smokey Quartz Ring

Size 6.75

Quartz: VS clarity, 14.38mm x 16.97mm x 9.9mm

Retail: 2,000      Sold

 

 

..................................... Pearls .....................................

Come in and see our new collection of fine quality saltwater and freshwater cultured pearls!!!

 

Graduated, Round, Cultured Salt Water Pearls

16 inches

Good Luster and Symmetry

Few Blemishes

Pearl Size: 3.9mm- 7.55mm

Retail: 1,800    Sale: 1,440

 

Round, Cultured Salt Water Pearls

17.5 inches

Good Luster and Symmetry

Few Blemishes

Pearl Size: Approx.- 6.8 mm each

Retail: 3,200     Sale: 2,560

 

 

Round, Cultured Salt Water Pearl Studs

14K White Gold Posts

Good Luster and Symmetry

Few Blemishes

Pearl Size: Approx.- 8 mm each

Retail: 950     Sale: 760

 

Round, Silver Tahitian Pearl Studs

14K Yellow Gold Posts

Good Luster and Symmetry

Few Blemishes

Pearl Size: Approx.- 10.7 mm each

Retail: 1,800      SOLD

 

                                              

14K Yellow Gold / Black Tahitian Pearl Pendant       18K Yellow Gold / Black Tahitian Pearl                                                                                                                       Pendant

              Good Luster and Symmetry                                               Good Luster (Eggplant) and Symmetry

Few Blemishes                                                                               Few Blemishes

 Round Pearl Size: 8 mm                                                             Round Pearl Size: 9 mm

Retail: 640    Sold                                                          10 round full cut diamonds

                                                                                                            6 marquise cut diamonds

                                                                                                               Diamonds: VS clarity and F-G color

                                                                                                                Approx. Diamond Weight- .8 ctw

                                                                                                            Retail: 3,400     Sale: 2,720

 

 

Graduated, Round, Black/Silver Tahitian Pearl Strand

17 inches

Good Luster and Symmetry

Few Blemishes

Pearl Size: 8.9 mm -12.3 mm

Retail: 15,000     SOLD

 

(Detail: Clasp for strand above)

14K White Gold Clasp

28 Round Full Cut Diamonds

Diamonds: VS-SI clarity G-I color

Approx. Diamond Weight- .26 ctw

 

 


................................... Estate Jewelry .................................

18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Eagle Brooch

72 round full cut diamond

1 round full cut ruby

Diamonds: VS clarity and G-H color

Retail: 3,900    Sale: 3,120

SOLD

 

 

  SOLD     14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Brooch       Earrings: SOLD

8 round full cut diamonds

40 white seed pearls

1 round, cultured salt water pearl- 6 mm

Good Luster and Symmetry

Few Blemishes

Diamonds: SI clarity and G-I color

Approx. Diamond Weight: .8 ctw

Retail: 3,200     Sale: 2,560

 

 

18K Yellow Gold, Diamond Brooch and Earrings Set

60 round full cut

Diamonds: SI-I1 clarity and G-J color

Approx. Diamond Weight: 6.0 ctw

Retail:11,000   SOLD

 

 

18K Yellow Gold Lapis and Ivory Fish Charm Set

2 round single cut diamonds

Diamonds: VS clarity and F-G color

Approx. Diamond Weight: .03 cts each

Retail: 1,600      Sale: 1,280

  SOLD

 

                                                     14K Yellow Gold and Sapphire Spider Pin                                                     

  SOLD

 

        

                                            

                                                                                                 

     

                                 

 

14K Yellow Gold and Jadite Jade Ring

Size 7.75

Jadite Jade: Approx-2.5 x 7.3 x 5.5 mm

Retail: 1,200    Sale: 960

  SOLD

 

..............................Colored Stones ..............................

 

                           

                                          18k Yellow Gold and Turquoise Ring                            14K Yellow Gold and Turquoise Ring

                                                                                   Size 7

                                                                 Retail: 2,400  SOLD                                                                            Retail: 1,200   SOLD             

                                                                                                     

                                                           Retail

                        

                                    Sterling Silver, Turquoise and Peridot Ring                               Sterling Silver and Turquoise Ring

                                                                             Size: 6                                                                                                              Size: 5.5

                                                Turquoise: Approx- 19.5 x 14.3 x 8 mm                                           Turquoise: Approx- 18.1 x 18 x 11mm

                                                   2 Peridots : Approx- 7.1 x 5.6 2.5 mm                                                             Retail: 125   Sold

                                                                        4.1 x 4.1 x 2.2 mm

                                                                       Retail: 395   Sold     

                                               

                            18k Rose Gold and Blue Goldstone ring                                         Sterling Silver and Amber Ring

                                                                           Size: 8                                                                                                                 Size: 7       

                                       Blue Goldstone: Approx- 30.8 x 8.5 x 8 mm                                             Amber: Approx- 18.2 x 14.5 mm

                                                   Retail: 1200     Sale: 960                                                                        Retail: 325     Sale: 260