Necklace - Emerald, Tanzanite

Necklace - Emerald, TanzaniteIntensely colored Emerald and Tanzanite rondelles form a chain, stitched together with recycled 22k gold. The palette is inspired by a towering patch of Iris in the artists historic neighborhood. 16

orange and yellow is added to keep things interesting

which typically is the star of the show

and the result is an ironically quiet statement piece

Each gem is sewn to the next with recycled 18k gold wire

This one-of-a-kind fancy Sapphire briolette is a warm toned purple in artificial light

The pendant is a bright Sapphire briolette (14 x 8 mm) similar in color to first press olive oil

No two links the same

Recycled 14k gold hook and eye clasp secures the necklace

”  Large  and small hand hammered rings of recycled 18k gold are held together (but move independently) by a hand made chain of rare Aquamarine from long ago closed mines in Russia

a sparkly line of glacial blue faceted Aquamarine rondelles is separated from the Lapis by two 14k gold beads

These stunning serpents of blackened sterling play host to three fiery smooth Opal tear drops from Ethiopia

smooth lavender Chalcedony tear drop pendant hangs from a pair of Iolite rondelles at the front of the chain