This blood red garnet teardrop is one of my own pieces and I wear her everyday. The deep red stone has a large inclusion that catches the light and sparkles internally. Although inclusions are considered flaws in stones, I think they make them more interesting. It's what I love most about this piece.
This blood red garnet teardrop is one of my own pieces and I wear her everyday. The deep red stone has a large inclusion that catches the light and sparkles internally. Although inclusions are considered flaws in stones, I think they make them more interesting. It's what I love most about this piece.
Something about the combination of a rose gold sapphire halo takes this piece back to a bygone era. Maybe its the cabochon opal, or the white gold filigree, but to me this ring is dying to be Victorian. The cabochon cut of the stone inside the halo frame makes the large ring sit flush to the finger so she's a striking showstopper, but also streamline and practical for everyday wear. It's these thoughtful touches that make designing so personal.
Something about the combination of a rose gold sapphire halo takes this piece back to a bygone era. Maybe its the cabochon opal, or the white gold filigree, but to me this ring is dying to be Victorian. The cabochon cut of the stone inside the halo frame makes the large ring sit flush to the finger so she's a striking showstopper, but also streamline and practical for everyday wear. It's these thoughtful touches that make designing so personal.
Jackie gave me her Mother's aquamarine earrings and a selection of her other jewels to make into a piece to remember her by. The deeply included pink tourmaline teardrop centre stone was Jackie's choice and the earrings and deep blue sapphires support her. I love the mix of colours and the contrast between opaque and clarity in this sentimental piece.
Jackie gave me her Mother's aquamarine earrings and a selection of her other jewels to make into a piece to remember her by. The deeply included pink tourmaline teardrop centre stone was Jackie's choice and the earrings and deep blue sapphires support her. I love the mix of colours and the contrast between opaque and clarity in this sentimental piece.
This piece for me, is not a ring, but a miniature sculpture. A juicy apricot heart is held within five gold claws, but the real magic lies in the asymmetric teardrops that support the stone. Set into each handmade rose gold bezel and holding either a pigeon blood, Burmese ruby or a green tourmaline, is a teardrop. Playing with the angles that we view and appreciate jewellery from, the stories they tell, and the significance a shape can hold, this piece, for me, pushes the boundaries of what jewellery is.
This piece for me, is not a ring, but a miniature sculpture. A juicy apricot heart is held within five gold claws, but the real magic lies in the asymmetric teardrops that support the stone. Set into each handmade rose gold bezel and holding either a pigeon blood, Burmese ruby or a green tourmaline, is a teardrop. Playing with the angles that we view and appreciate jewellery from, the stories they tell, and the significance a shape can hold, this piece, for me, pushes the boundaries of what jewellery is.
One of the most challenging pieces I've ever made, and also one of the ones I am most proud of. The secret of this incredible green tourmaline heart is the diamond and sapphire teardrops that hold her up. The points of the teardrops hold onto the stone acting like even more claws around her. Many of my pieces work as metaphors and this one is no different.
One of the most challenging pieces I've ever made, and also one of the ones I am most proud of. The secret of this incredible green tourmaline heart is the diamond and sapphire teardrops that hold her up. The points of the teardrops hold onto the stone acting like even more claws around her. Many of my pieces work as metaphors and this one is no different.
The deep midnight blue sapphire teardrop was chosen by Darren for Amiee's engagement ring. He must've done well as this set the theme for all the rings. We made the wedding band to fit perfectly to the engagement ring switching the metal combinations and the stones from shoulder to centre to create the matching-not-matching set. The teardrop shapes mirror the engagement ring chosen by Darren and his wedding band also has a matching teardrop sapphire set into it. The perfect set.
The deep midnight blue sapphire teardrop was chosen by Darren for Amiee's engagement ring. He must've done well as this set the theme for all the rings. We made the wedding band to fit perfectly to the engagement ring switching the metal combinations and the stones from shoulder to centre to create the matching-not-matching set. The teardrop shapes mirror the engagement ring chosen by Darren and his wedding band also has a matching teardrop sapphire set into it. The perfect set.
