Fresh Gems

Buzz-Worthy

November 19, 2008

J.W. Currens has created a jewel box as precious as the trinkets it holds. “The American Queen” honeycomb box features orange and blue sapphires, citrines, rubies, tsvorite garnets, and yellow and white diamonds. A sweet treat!

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Force of Nature

November 17, 2008

Fine jewelry designers are taking a page from Mother Nature’s notebook. With environmental concerns on the rise, interest in jewelry that reflects organic elements is at an all-time high. Pieces such as these cufflinks by Robert Wander for Winc Creations, which feature chunks of rough aquamarine and brown diamonds, push the boundaries of what’s considered precious in fine jewelry.

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Ricardo Basta

November 16, 2008

Ricardo Basta is one of a rare breed of modern jewelers who actually sits at the bench and meticulously handcrafts each piece of jewelry he designs. His stunning zebra brooch features a striking combination of black and white diamonds accented with rubies, emeralds, and tsvorite garnets.

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Leapin’ Lizard

November 15, 2008

Liven up your lapel with a whimsical touch, such as Robert Wander’s colorful lizard brooch. This friendly fellow is created with multi-colored sapphires, garnets, and chocolate diamonds, and perches atop a red coral branch.

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Captivating Color

November 14, 2008

The last fall leaves are clinging to the trees, but Jeffrey Bilgore’s platinum brooch featuring a 7.15-carat fire opal accented with yellow diamonds keeps autumn’s stunning color display burning bright all winter long. Add a colorful leaf motif to your jewelry collection to remind you of fresh fall days and long walks with good friends.