Designing with unmounted stones presents endless possibilities. Sotheby’s latest Diamonds Online | Capsule Collection auction offers more than 20 exceptional loose diamonds, ranging from single stand-out white diamonds to groups of matched colored stones. If you are curious how a loose stone becomes a wearable work of art, we’ve paired 8 of the lots on offer with jewelry designs from our archives. Click ahead for earrings, brooches and more dazzling ideas to unlock each stone’s potential.