So from the piles of broken remains (previous post) come many many many beautiful new stones to work with. This batch is particularly exciting as it has some great materials that I am especially fond of: chrysoprase, fossilized coral, dino bone, agate, carnelian, polish flint, and the list goes on. Already sourcing rough for the next order, thinking bright bright colors.
Broken Remains
Stones are great, I love stones, we love stones, but sometimes the perfect stones just aren't available for a project....and when that happens, it's time to take matters into your own hands.
The finished product is going to stay a secret for a bit, but this is the scrap, the remains, the refuse, but oh those colors are great!
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Pic of the Day
Very flattered and excited to have my peridot branch ring selected as today's Jewellry Monthly Instagram piece of the day. Check them out at http://www.jewellerymonthly.com and just because I love this ring so much...here's another look at it.
New Stockist
GRSpearman is now proudly being stocked in the beautiful cases of Eight of Swords Boutique in Williamsburg Brooklyn! Stop on by at 115 Grand to check the work out in person.
New off the bench
Based off a recent custom order, this time in black rhodium and amethyst with a diamond checkerboard cut. Also in the works with citrine and topaz. Not visible from this angle, but these rings all have colored sapphires placed randomly around the side of the settings.
In good company
Very happy to have my "Pacifier" Tahitian pearl ring featured in C Social Front's Jewels Galore gallery. Being included among such amazing & talented artists is about as good as it gets in my book.
A Little Something Wild
These are not for the faint of heart. Amethyst crystals cut from the tip of stalactites with amethyst cabochons surrounding green quartz drops; post backs and all in black rhodium. Was channeling G.O.T. while putting this design together. These are truly one of a kind, are you bold enough to wear them??
Spring Catalogs Going Out
The spring 2013 catalogs have been going out. They look great! If you would like to be on the mailing list just submit your address through the Contact link.
New Custom Order(s)
Customer Requirements:
- Purple/red center stone
- Unique non-round cut
- Similar setting to my heliodor ring design
Finished Product:
This bright bauble features a checkerboard cut amethyst center stone with purple sapphires scattered around the sides of the setting. Thinking this design might find its way into the store.
New Off the Bench
This BIG beauty is a cocktail ring featuring a stunning 2.5ct peridot surrounded by rubies pave set in 14kt yellow gold on a blackened sterling silver branch band. This one catches eyes from across very large rooms.
ORDER of the DAY
These beauties are going out the door first thing in the morning.
Sterling silver and turqoise, a combination that never goes out of fashion.
CUSTUM FUN
A very happy client took delivery of this little beauty just in time for the holidays.
14kt Yellow gold, matte finished (in our secret way that adds extra sparkle) and set with a faceted indigo kyanite.
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spotted
"As worn by a U.S. Army officer at the U.S. Embassy Vienna (Austria) 4th of July function, 2012"
Have to say that the blue topaz and star theme are pretty spot on for a celebration of our nation's birthday!
Sterling Silver with 5mm Topaz cabs - available for $195.00 thru www.berlianarts.com - get yours before the next 4th of July rolls around
Bohemian Bangles
These were inspired by my wonderful sister. Worn as a stack they have a great play of light and color and the hammered texture gives just an added extra glimmer. More to come, this is just the first round.
14kt Yellow gold with sapphires and brown & white diamonds.
Sterling Silver, Amethyst, Citrine, Labrodorite, Smokey Quartz
new stuff
The title pretty much sums it up - check out lots of new photos of custom faceted stones and new jewelry in the Collections section. In case you are too lazy to search it out, here is a little sample.
June Pipeline
The last batch is off being photographed, and now for the new stuff - all over the place this month - but spring has had a distinct influence... naturally I will have these pieces out just in time for fall; punctual as always.
May Pipeline
Just a preview of a few of the upcoming baubles... some more polishing and then the real beauty shots.