About The Blue Paisley Fox
Augusten Burroughs is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Running with Scissors, Dry, Magical Thinking and the forthcoming memoir, The Debris Field. He has been a lifelong jewelry collector and is the first man ever profiled in the New York Times jewelry section. Augusten's store here on 1stdibs broke sales records and established him as one of the platforms most highly-trusted and respected sellers.
The Blue Paisley Fox
Established in 20111stDibs seller since 2019
Featured Pieces
1961 Seiko Cronos "Sea Horse" J13043 Original Factory Seal New Old Stock
By Seiko
Located in Northampton, MA
This is a legendary 1961 Seiko Cronos Sea Horse in verified New Old Stock (NOS) condition. Discovered in a state of preservation rarely seen in 60-year-old timepieces, this watch sti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Wrist Watches
Paraiba Tourmaline 1.70ct, Diamond, 18K White Gold Ring AGL Certified Brazil
Located in Northampton, MA
Among the very rarest and most valuable gemstones on the planet, the Paraiba Tourmaline is found in very few places on earth, but those from the original source -Brazil- are by far t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, White Gold
Antique French Silver Diamond Tiara, Circa 1830, 181 Rose Cuts
Located in Northampton, MA
A rare, early 19th-century French diamond tiara / bandeau executed entirely in silver, set throughout with 181 hand-cut antique diamonds, predominantly old rose cuts. The design is c...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Silver
Extraordinary Jadeite Jade Beads Natural & Untreated, The Rarest Color
Located in Northampton, MA
This is an extraordinary strand of exceedingly translucent, deeply saturated jadeite jade beads from Guatemala in the rarest color of jadeite. While rich emerald green "imperial jade...
Category
2010s Brazilian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
Montana Sapphire Brutalist Sterling Silver Ring Size 10.5
Located in Northampton, MA
A powerful and sculptural mid-century Brutalist ring set with a natural sapphire that our in-house gemologist has determined is consistant microscopically with a Montana sapphire. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Regency Aquamarine Necklace with Old Mine Diamonds, circa 1815–1820
Located in Northampton, MA
This ravishing antique aquamarine necklace, dating to the Regency period (circa 1815–1820), is a crowning jewel of the era and a tour de fo...
Category
Antique 1820s Unknown Regency Drop Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Neo-Classical Hardstone Cameo Gold Ring, c. 1800
Located in Northampton, MA
This strikingly unique statement ring is a refined Neo-Classical hardstone cameo ring, dating to the late 18th to early 19th century, and depicting an idealized Greco-Roman philosoph...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Retro Signet Rings
Materials
Other, 14k Gold, Gold
Victorian 18ct Gold Reverse-Printed Crystal Dog Portrait Cufflinks, Circa 1890
Located in Northampton, MA
Carved crystal cabochons are painted on the reverse to portray two little black and white terriers. Perhaps the only thing more wonderful in the world than a pair of carved crystal c...
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Cufflinks
Materials
Crystal
Australian Opal & Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Northampton, MA
This magnificent statement ring showcases an extraordinary solid natural opal from Australia, most consistent with material from the famed Coober Pedy mines. The gem displays a breat...
Category
1990s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Emerald Green Fine Jadeite Jade Pendant Freeform Carving Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
This rich, variegated green green jade pendant has been carved free-form style to resemble a mountain or "philosopher's stone." One side is a richer green, the other has an area of w...
Category
2010s Unknown Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Victorian Jade Pendant Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
A certified natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade hololith (a ring made from one piece of stone) is adorned with a handmade 18K rose gold bail that attaches to the jade through ...
Category
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 18k Gold
Diamond & Ruby Ring MCM 4.38 Carats - A Tray of Cocktails Ring
Located in Northampton, MA
Perfectly, outrageously flashy, and fun, this Midcentury (circa 1950s) cocktail ring is bursting with marquise-cut rubies and round brilliant diamonds. There are 3.30 carats of rubie...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby
