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Add Malachite and Turquoise to Your JCK Las Vegas Shopping List Now

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Greetings from Las Vegas! Fam, I have it on very good authority that malachite and turquoise are going to be a very big deal in the coming months. I probably should have told you after I interviewed a bunch of industry pros to find out what they bought at the Tucson gem shows. (You can find that story in the current issue of JCK, copies of which are in abundance here at the show.)

But knowing that between Luxury and JCK Las Vegas you will have access to quite of a bit of the material, now seems like a good time to bring it up  (don’t worry, I’ll tell you where to find it).

Danielle Miele of Gem Gossip told me that in Tucson she bought all the malachite bowls she could carry, and that “they sold out within three minutes of offering them for sale” on her e-comm platform @shopgemgossip.

Nan Lung Palmer of LuxeRox was also hunting Tucson for lifestyle objets and her business’s signature palm-size specimens, but she and partner Kelly Selcer were also seeking “something more substantial with a wow factor” for retailers looking to enliven their display cases. That came in the form of velveteen malachite from the Democratic Republic of Congo “which has a striking emerald-green color with high chatoyancy and beautiful banding, similar to gem-quality malachite jewelry,” she said.

Laura Kitsos owner of Gem Jewelry Boutique in Oak Park, Ill., observed that turquoise and malachite were front and center at the many shows she attended, and she has an interesting theory as to why: Remember this winter when we were all watching And Just Like That (the Sex and the City reboot) and trying to decide if we liked it? Carrie wore a necklace composed of both turquoise and malachite beads (by Fry Powers) in many of the episodes. The jewel, surmised The New York Times, could be a front-runner for the 2020s version of her wildly influential “Carrie” nameplate necklace. And now that the show has been confirmed for a second season, we will have to see.

I say be ready with some options. Besides, it’s not like turquoise and malachite have been out of the spotlight or anything. We’ve been telling you about the “blues and greens” trend for awhile now.

Buyers, you know what to do. Here’s where to go and what to see.

Snake bracelet in 14k gold and silver with turquoise and diamonds, $9,350; Aspendos (booth 14024)

 

Donut pendant 14k gold with malachite and white diamond, $1,475; Vittorio B. (booth 21019)

Nina Mariner choker in 18k gold with turquoise, $612; Al Zain (booth 48013)

Neutra Aztec earrings in 18k rose gold with malachite and diamonds, EUR4,400 ($4,686); Terzihan  (booth 9039)

Compass symbol medallion ring in 18k yellow gold with turquoise, $2,295; Doves by Doron Paloma (Lux 823)

 

Malachite pendant with diamonds in 18k gold, $7,420 (includes chain) and earrings with malachite, green tourmaline, and diamonds in 18k gold, $4,490; Lauren K (LUX601)

Sonoran Sunshine necklace with Sonoran turquoise beads in 24k gold, $4,880; Lika Behar (LUX201)

Earrings in 18k gold with turquoise and diamonds, $10,302; Yael Designs (LUX412)

 

Top: Egyptian turquoise scarab brooches in 18k gold, prices on request; Parlé Gems (LUX730); photo: @aelliott718

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Hurry! The Jewelers for Afghanistan Auction Ends

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Yesterday the week-long online charity auction organized by U.K.-based PR consultancy Rosie Lillis Communications kicked off at Roseberys London Fine Art Auctioneers. As we recently reported, Jewelers for Afghanistan gathers the work of 25 British jewelers including marquee names like Annoushka, Shaun Leane, and Solange Azagury-Partridge (the last two were the judges on BBC reality show All That Glitters, recently covered here). Sales from the auction will be donated to the charity Women for Afghan Women, which is helping to evacuate and provide urgent resources, shelter and care to vulnerable women, children, and families during the ongoing crisis.

Rosie Lillis said putting together the auction was all but effortless—everyone she reached out to was eager to participate. “I think we had 25 brands confirmed within about 72 hours,” she tells JCK.

What motivated her to put together the charity effort? “As a mother of a little girl and founder of a business that supports female entrepreneurs, I want to do whatever I can to help,” she says. “The situation in Afghanistan is a humanitarian crisis for all Afghans but particularly for women, whose rights to education, self-expression, and freedom are in jeopardy.”

Theo Fennell, one of the participating designers and Lillis’ client, added his perspective: “Whatever else it is, the situation in Afghanistan is a disaster for many women there, and we wanted to help. Our key pendant, as a symbol of unlocking the doors to knowledge, to the future, and to a new life, seemed appropriate.”

Each designer’s jewelry contribution has a retail price from between lb270 ($365) and lb1,750 ($2,369). Bidding ends Monday, Oct. 4.

As for the jewels themselves, the pieces below have captured our attention.

Mini evil eye key pendant in 18k gold with diamonds, black diamond, and blue topaz on belcher chain; Theo Fennell

Signature initial charm in 18k gold and diamonds on belcher chain; Annoushka

Tusk bangle in silver with diamond; Shaun Leane

Love ring in 18k gold; Solange Azagury-Partridge

Antique openwork filigree ear-pendants set with a pearl and rose-cut diamond; Humphrey Butler

Bahara necklace in 18k gold vermeil with agate; Pippa Small

Necklace in 14k gold with peridots, citrine, and diamond; Ruth Tomlinson

Top: Hand-engraved signet rings in 9 ct. gold each; Rebus

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Designer Victoria Strigini Is Super Into Intaglios

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JCK recently reported on the reemergence of the jewels of antiquity serving as an inspiration point for independent designers. As editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky notes, “The combination of genuine antiquities—be they Roman coins, Phoenician beads, or antique amulets—with karat gold sends a powerful message about jewelry’s ability to protect, inspire, communicate and, above all, endure.”

For Victoria Strigini, a French, London-based jewelry designer, intaglios—precious or semiprecious gemstones that have been incised with portraits, anima motifs, mythological figures, or scenes—are the thing she’s into at this precise moment, having built her line around on the adornments and artifacts of the ancient world, from Greek and Roman coins to Medusa-head signet rings.

Marriage ring in 18k gold with a Roman jasper intaglio depicting opposed male and female busts from the 2nd–3rd century A.D., $ 16,687. The gemstone would originally have been set in a marriage ring. The featured couple possibly represents Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Empress Faustina.

“Classical gemstones have been around for more than 2,000 years—that alone is magical,” she says. “Imagining all of the hands that they have passed through and then owning one of these treasures essentially inserts you into its history, which again is truly wonderful. It’s like a never-ending story.”

To create the intaglios, gemstone engravers used simple mechanical hand tools with abrasive powders such as emery to carve into the stones. The quality of the carving, as well as the type and size of the gemstones, were key factors in determining their worth (and still are).

And as Strigini explains, intaglios were not simply decorative—in their day, they served a very practical function. For example, they were set into rings for use as seals to authenticate important documents. “The design was carved in a mirror image, to produce an impression the correct way when pressing the ring into wax or clay,” she says.

The designer sources the intaglios she uses from specialty gem dealers and through auction houses. “I like the hunt, it’s the most exciting part,” she says. “I’m kind of addicted. It’s like constantly discovering new artists, just in a different form.… Each stone also invites a different [design] treatment [in jewelry] too, so I enjoy the experimentation phase that comes with a new antiquity acquisition.”

Reverence for the stone’s original creation process and unique provenance is always top of mind when she’s working.

Oval slice pendant in 18k gold with a Roman carnelian intaglio depicting a female bust holding a rose by the stem, dating from the 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D., $7,301 (Photo courtesy of Victoria Strigini)

“I don’t alter intaglios or gemstones in any way; in my opinion, to do anything to them would be disrespectful to the artists who carved them so I treat them with integrity,” says Strigini. “Unfortunately—but luckily rarely—gemstones can always crack or chip when they are set, whether they’re classical carved intaglios or faceted gemstones. This is usually because there is a weakness in the crystal structure. This is always heartbreaking…it doesn’t happen often but you have to just accept that it’s a part of its history. And there are solutions such as filling the chip with melted gold, which can then be engraved to complete the carving.”

Meanwhile, her passion for intaglios has built the groundwork for other designs that embrace a modern antiquities theme, including a new online program that allows customers to choose a pre-sourced Greek and Roman coin from a catalogue and have it set in a silver signet ring. Sounds pretty money to me!

 

Top: L’Oeuf au Plat ring in 18k gold with a Roman carnelian intaglio depicting a winged cupid riding a dolphin, dating from the 2nd–3rd century A.D., $7,300

 

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Timeless and Collectible: Crawford Collection Jewels Go Up for Auction

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Storytelling in art and literature is expected, but a good story is equally important in a piece of jewelry—something illustrated by the Crawford Collection, which Bonhams Los Angeles is presenting for the first time in a special auction.

Wearable Art: Jewels From the Crawford Collection goes up for sale Oct. 12 and features more than 300 pieces of jewelry from fine artists such as Pablo Picasso and Max Ernst, American modernists including Art Smith and Betty Cooke, and internationally recognized jewelers like Georg Jensen, Charles Loloma, and William Spratling.

This collection is notable for not only its breadth—it highlights 20th-century jewelry from 30 master makers—but also its depth, says Emily Waterfall, head of jewelry for Bonhams Los Angeles. These are the kinds of works that are “forever chic,” Waterfall says. “That’s just really good design. It’s not a trend. It’s wearable sculpture.”

Byron and Jill Crawford were insatiable collectors, Waterfall says, selecting pieces from an artist’s first forays into jewelry, their mid-career work, and their peaks of perfection. The result is an auction that gives not only a cross section of the best work of each artist but also a museum-quality story of what makes those works timeless and collectable, she says.

Charles Loloma gold and multistone cuff, est. $40,000–$60,000

“There’s nothing like this collection. I haven’t come across anything like this in my career,” Waterfall says. “The way they collected was passionate: They didn’t just buy one of each artist—they would buy 20.… Jill and Byron were profound in the way they purchased the gamut, from the beginning, middle, and end. They basically curated their own collection, which I find remarkable.”

Jill Crawford in particular traveled the world, scouring flea markets, scrutinizing works in galleries, and meeting with individual artists to personally select each piece, Waterfall says. This was the era before online bidding or Google searches. Rather, the Crawfords researched, examined, and investigated every item in their collection for its design, details, and legacy.

Individually, the auction contains one of the largest private collections of Charles Loloma, Art Smith, Betty Cooke, William Spratling, and Margaret De Patta to be presented at auction, Waterfall says.

“It has been my great passion and pleasure to own and wear the jewelry in my collection,” Jill Crawford said in a statement. “I have spent a lifetime searching for the greatest examples by artists I admire. When I am wearing a great piece of jewelry, I feel connected to the artist, and I become part of the story a piece is telling. Jewelry is meant to be worn, and in the hands of a passionate collector it becomes transcendent.”

Pablo Picasso gold “Grand Faune” pendant, est. $60,000–$100,000

Many of the pieces up for auction are museum-worthy, Waterfall says. Collections such as the Crawfords’ tell a tale of the culture and history of the periods during which the jewelry was made, showing that jewelry truly is art.

“You have pieces that are fantastic representations of what was happening culturally at the time,” Waterfall says. “Art Smith was working in Greenwich Village in the 1940s. He opened his own studio, selling jewelry that was affordable, filling that gap between costume and fine jewelry.… The artists themselves wanted pieces that were approachable—they wanted to rattle the cages and offer jewelry to anyone.”

The Crawford Collection has more than 20 pieces by Smith, an Afro-Cuban immigrant who championed both African American and gay rights and created jewelry for everyone. Often made in base metals, such as brass or copper, his transformative designs were based on modern dance and jazz and were featured in Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar.

William Spratling silver “Helena Rubenstein” necklace, est. $8,000–$12,000

Other collection standouts include works by Max Ernst and Pablo Picasso; the latter’s iconic “Grand Faune” pendant matches lithographs made by the artist. While recognized most frequently for his paintings, Waterfall says, Picasso explored jewelry throughout his life, alongside ceramics and sculpture.

William Spratling, whose works are also featured, is considered the father of Taxco jewelry, and was influential in establishing Taxco as a center for bold, high-quality silver designs. The starburst necklace he called the “Collar Rubenstein” after Helena Rubenstein, the cosmetics mogul, is one of the highlights of the auction.

Native American jewelry is strongly represented by Charles Loloma, Jesse Monongya, and others. In this collection, Loloma presents pieces that reflect the colors of landscapes, Waterfall says.

Other artists in the Bonhams auction include Elsa Peretti for Tiffany, Bruni Martinazzi, Pol Bury, Ettore Sottsass, Tod Pardon, Arnaldo and Giò Pomodoro, and Edvil Ramosa for Gem Montebello.

Top: The Crawford Collection auction features many Art Smith pieces, including “Modernist Cuff” (est. $8,000–12,000) and “Lava Cuff” (est. $8,000–12,000). (All photos courtesy of Bonhams) 

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Solitaire Ring Meaning

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Jewelry enthusiasts have surely heard of solitaire ring, and a lot must have been curious of solitaire ring meaning. The whole discussion of solitaire ring meaning is a widely known discussion especially among jewelry circles, since solitaire ring is among the more well-known types of rings, hence why a lot of people are curious about solitaire ring meaning. So, what is the story behind solitaire ring, and what is solitaire ring meaning?

 

Before discovering what the solitaire ring meaning is, and putting an end to the discussion of solitaire ring meaning once and for all, we should first figure out what a solitaire ring is first. So for starters, a solitaire diamond simply means a single diamond.

 

This is mainly derived from the name ‘solitaire’ which meant solitary and ‘single one.’ However, just to be clear, a solitaire ring meaning may refer to a single gemstone on a ring. It may be diamond, sapphire, rubies, or whatever, but a solitaire ring meaning typically refers to just a single gemstone – given of course, that the the solitaire diamond is the most well-known type of gemstone which would explain its close association to the solitaire ring meaning.

 

This solitaire ring meaning is a classic example of engagement ring designs. This is mostly because the solitaire ring meaning only focuses on that single gem alone, and nothing too complicated, which could be even more symbolic especially when it comes to love. Hence, why a lot of people would prefer solitaire rings over others.

 

Inspired by the solitaire ring meaning and would like a reference? You may check out the official website of Italo Jewelry where you could be visually acquainted with the solitaire ring meaning, as well as have access and options to several other affordable and high-quality wedding jewelry!

 

High-quality Solitaire Ring On italojewelry

 

Golden Hidden Halo Six-Prong Round Engagement Ring(3.25 CT. TW.)

 

 

 

 

 

This Golden Hidden Halo Six-Prong Round Engagement Ring reflects everything sophisticated and expensive. It is made of white round-cut sapphire gemstones with a 6 prong stone setting, while the side stones are round-cut with a prong stone setting, that brings its total center stone weight to 2.00 CT. The ring is made of the classic 925 sterling silver metal, and weighs approximately 4.15 g. It has a stylish, platinum-like appearance and shine to it, with its golden band giving more emphasis to the overall beauty of the ring.

 

 

 

Italo Classic Solitaire Created White Sapphire Engagement Ring

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Classic Solitaire Created White Sapphire Engagement Ring embraces what a typical engagement ring should look like, centering on its main stone. The ring has white sapphire gemstone in the center, and dotted around the stone itself, is round-cut with a 6 prong stone setting. It has a total stone weight of 2.00 carats, and a total weight of 4.9 g.

 

 

Italo Classic Solitaire Created White Sapphire Engagement Ring

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Classic Solitaire Created White Sapphire Engagement Ring is made of 925 sterling silver metal,The center stone is a Round cut created White Sapphire,Center Stone Weight 1.75 CT. CT., and the ring Total Weight 5.5 g. This White Sapphire Engagement Ring impresses with unique design.

 

 

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Seaman Schepps Reinvigorates Its Image With New Madison Avenue Flagship

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In 1968, a writer for the Washington Post dubbed Seaman Schepps “America’s court jeweler.” Having founded his atelier in 1904, the designer had been around for decades but had reached the pinnacle of name recognition in the 1950s and 1960s, when Doris Duke, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Blanche Knopf, and other members of the stylish elite were spotted wearing Schepps’ whimsical designs. Andy Warhol was also a noted collector.

Many of the jewels were defined by organic elements such as seashells and wood or heaps of candy-colored stones incorporated into bold, sculptural silhouettes. Think jumbo beaded necklaces, dimensional button earrings the size of sea urchins, and exaggerated link bracelets looping lapis or incandescent blue chalcedony with polished gold.

Turbo Shell earrings in 18k gold with pearls, $4,350

Mousetrap bracelet in 18 gold with rubies and diamonds, price on request

The iconic pieces—those turbo shell earrings and mousetrap bracelet (both pictured above)—continue to captivate jewelry collectors. But today, Seaman Schepps joins fellow New York–based heritage brands including Verdura and Tiffany & Co. on a mission to reinvigorate itself for a modern audience.

An important step in any such trajectory often involves reimagining the in-store look and experience, and earlier this summer the brand opened a new flagship at 824 Madison Ave. near 69th Street.

Having closed the doors in 2020 at its previous location on Park Avenue and 58th Street—its home for 60 years—due to challenges associated with the pandemic, the opening of the new location heralds a fresh start.

The new, bi-level store was designed by Penny Drue Baird of Dessins LLC and houses classic pieces alongside new designs.

In its new digs, “America’s court jeweler” gets a dose of French-inspired esprit, with a warm powder blue and beige color palette that acts as a neutral backdrop for the colorful jewelry.

“It is vital, as time passes, to look around, be receptive to the times, and to be open to changes in the marketplace and potential clients,” says Anthony Hopenhajm, who assumed ownership of Seaman Schepps in 1992. “At the time we came into the picture, this grand dowager of a brand was being shepherded by Seaman Schepps’ daughter and granddaughter. They no longer had their own workshop.”

Hopenhajm and his business partner had been the owners of Trianon, a jeweler with its own New York City workshop just a stone’s throw away from Seaman Schepps’ on Park Avenue. One of the first innovations Hopenhajm and his team introduced was to begin producing the Seaman Schepps line in 18k and 22k gold (in Schepps’ heyday, the standard in the United States was 14k, according to Hopenhajm).

“We were able pick up the baton by making Seaman Schepps pieces in the cutting-edge, innovative, and unexpected combinations that could only be properly done when the jewelry is created in its own in-house workshop,” he says.

Decades later, that baton is continuing its journey—and has landed in the the uptowniest of uptown jewelry destinations.

“I believe we are aspirational as a brand with clients eager to acquire the classic link bracelets or shell earrings,” says Hopenhajm. “Our reputation for producing interesting, original, and wearable jewels that hold their value in the secondary market is part of the Seaman Schepps cachet. The ease and wearability of the pieces rounds out their multigenerational appeal.”

Meanwhile, the new store will straddle the brand’s past and future with a modern, vaguely beachy elegance. A spiral staircase, hand-painted in a faux steel and warm walnut finish, leads to the lower level, which houses original design sketches and historic pieces. The lower level also serves as a private event space for intimate gatherings. The nearly 50 feet of window displays will change seasonally and feature original watercolor backdrops by artist Diana Heimann and curated selections of jewels arranged amid objects like stone, wood, and shells.

The secret to reinvigorating a heritage brand, says Anthony Hopenhajm (pictured above), involves “being true to [its] core DNA and keeping your eyes and ears open to what is happening in the world around you, while keeping an emphasis on strong historical designs such as our iconic link bracelets.”

 Antibes earrings in 18k gold with white topaz, $5,700

Classic medium link bracelet in 18k gold and wood, $12,750

 Giro earrings in 18k gold with in blue chalcedony and sapphires, $9,500

Looking ahead, Hopenhajm says the plan is to “uphold the values of the Seaman Schepps DNA while we continue to develop new items in the iconic Schepps style. Our new Boat Link bracelets and Giro and Antibes earrings, among many other pieces, are based on our historical archives of over 5,000 jewelry renderings that go back to the 1920s.

“The mounting of natural shell with precious stones and the mixing of precious gold and wood was not only appreciated and desired seven decades ago when the concept was first introduced, but continue to be a must-have for today’s generation.”

Top: Inside the new Seaman Schepps flagship, there’s an an Italian rococo mirror from the 1850s and an angled vitrine in walnut that were both installed in the original Park Avenue store, along with a Baccarat steel and crystal chandelier (all interior photos: Kris Tamburello). 

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Pet Project: David Webb Unveils Exhibition Of Animal Jewels

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On Sept. 19, the famed American jeweler David Webb will open its first-ever in-house exhibition at its boutique on Madison Avenue. Entitled A Walk in the Woods: David Webb’s Artful Animals, it’s a many-splendored salute to one of the founding designer’s most enduringly chic inspirations: the animal kingdom.

The iconic David Webb zebra is, of course, at the center of this gathering of sexy beasts and is joined by frogs, cats, snakes, horses, and monkeys, most sporting some combination of precious metals, exquisite gems, and gleaming enamel.

Originally slated for spring 2020 but delayed due to the pandemic, the exhibition will run through Oct. 2 and be by appointment only. It will showcase over 40 jewels and objets alongside curated archival materials and multimedia.

Zebra bracelet, brooch, and ring in black and white enamel, 18k gold, and platinum with cabochon rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds, prices on request

Giraffe bracelet in black and white enamel, 18k gold, and platinum with cabochon rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds, price on request

Founded by Asheville, N.C.–born jeweler David Webb in 1948, the house has been steadily reenergizing since 2010, when Mark Emanuel, a former estate jewelry dealer, acquired the company. An encyclopedic archive of design sketches is a defining part of the legacy that Webb left behind upon his death in 1975. Since 2013, Levi Higgs, a key hire for the brand, has made those archival works his playground on social media and beyond and now heads the archives as David Webb’s director of brand heritage.

Which may be how Higgs became aware of a film that is being reimagined for the exhibition: In 1964, when David Webb received the prestigious Coty American Fashion Critics’ Award for his groundbreaking animals, the committee showed a film by fashion photographer Milton Greene and fashion illustrator Joe Eula called A Walk in the Woods, depicting Webb’s zebras, horses, frogs, and giraffes in enamel, diamonds, and gemstones. The Coty award affirmed Webb’s  status as one of America’s preeminent jewelry designers.

The new film was created by photographer and videographer Noah Kalina, known for his viral work Everyday and his photography book Cabin Porn, and set to music by cellist Patrick Belaga.

Archival images are interspersed among the jewelry exhibits. Left: Sketch of an owl brooch (1969) designed in 18k gold and platinum and white and green enamel, with briolette-cut amethyst and brilliant-cut diamonds; sketch of frog brooch (year 1964) that led to a final piece made in 18k gold and platinum, green enamel, and brilliant-cut diamonds (photos courtesy of David Webb).

Another exhibition highlight: two owl jewels, plucked from the archives and created especially for the exhibition from original David Webb sketches.

Winking Owl brooch in black enamel, textured 18k gold, and platinum with tumbled and cabochon turquoise and brilliant-cut diamonds, price on request

“After reviewing the archives and discovering the two owls, which had never been seen before, it was a fitting opportunity to introduce them as finished works during the exhibition,” says Higgs, who revealed a personal fondness for owls in this story he wrote for The Adventurine on a custom “pandemic jewel.”

He writes, “I have always liked owls…. If I had to pinpoint events that lead to this being so, I’d say perhaps the interest stems from spotting one huge barn owl out my window one snowy morning in Wyoming growing up, sitting high atop a telephone pole. To me, they represent the forest. I’m a Virgo, an earth sign, and I feel most at peace while hiking through a mountain path, the mist retreating in my wake.”

And when Higgs was conducting research for the David Webb exhibition in 2019, he uncovered quite a few owl jewels from David Webb’s archive. It inspired him have a David Webb gold owl ring specially created for him when he and his team finished the catalog.

Here’s a peek at some of the other creatures that will be on display in the exhibition so you know where to look for them. No one likes surprises in the woods!

Horse brooch in 18k gold with natural black pearl, marquise-cut ruby, and brilliant-cut diamonds, price on request

From left: Snake box in 18k gold and enamel with carved sapphire, marquise-cut rubies, and old mine–, brilliant, and single-cut diamonds; Monkey and Turtle obelisk in 18k gold and rock crystal with brilliant-cut diamonds; and Monkey Head box in textured 18k gold and enamel with cabochon cat’s-eye tourmaline, oval-cut emeralds, and pear-shape and brilliant-cut diamonds; prices on request

Leopard bracelet 18k gold, platinum, and enamel with diamonds and emeralds, price on request

 

Top: Lounging Leopard brooch in 18k gold, platinum, and black enamel with oval cabochon emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds, price on request (photo: Noah Kalina)

 

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Top 5 Multi Row Wedding Band On italojewelry

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Some people may find wearing a multi row wedding band a bit odd, since a multi row wedding band may attract too much attention because of the space it takes up. A muti row wedding band for people with relatively smaller fingers might also be borderline uncomfortable. However, if you’re one of those who likes unconventional and big stylish rings, then you might find the multi row wedding band perfect for you. But why is there even a need for multi row wedding band? Is there something special tied to a multi row wedding band?

 

Some people find there are benefits to a multi row wedding band. Some people believe that a multi row wedding band is perfect for multiple occasions, and some brides and grooms often have double ring ceremonies and opt for a multi row wedding band, either for a double celebration or milestone. Some say it’s more significant to have a multi row wedding band. Because of this, there are many online jewelry stores that offer multi row wedding band. After all a multi row wedding band allows more freedom to mix and match styles compared to sticking to just one. Which makes a multi row wedding band perfect for couples who’d like to try something new.

 

Those who’d like to try multi row wedding band and other stackable rings, may try one of the most highly recommended online jewelry shop: Italo Jewelry. They offer a multi row wedding band in different styles, as well as other affordable types of wedding jewelry. So, for those on a budget but would like to try a multi row wedding band, go ahead and visit the official website of Italo Jewelry!

 

Top 5 Multi Row Wedding Band On Italo Jewelry

 

Triple Row Eternity Cushion Wedding Band

 

 

 

 

 

Turn heads with this triple eternity designed stering silver weding band. Crafted in sterling silver, this intriguing triple-row style showcases shimmering rows half-lined with graduated-size lab-created white sapphires – the stones are cushion around at the center. Polished to a bright shine, this ring impresses with unique design.

 

 

Italo Triple Row Created Sapphire Wedding Band

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Wedding Band poses a combination of interesting looks, that may not be typically seen in most Wedding Bands. The ring fuses rows of sapphire gemstones in both blue & white, and both round and emerald cut. The stone weight of the ring is measured at 8.25 CT. TW, and with a thickness of 3.36 MM, and a width of 12.66 MM, the total ring weight sits at 13.09 grams. The hues of the blue stands out when worn due to the contrast in the skin color.

 

 

Italo Five Row Created White Sapphire Wedding Band

 

 

 

 

 

This wedding band exemplifies the fairytale-like piece of jewelry with rows of white sapphire gemstones aligning on top of the other to create one whole eye-catching shimmering look. The ring boasts an astonishing 11.55 MM width, and a thickness of 3.96 MM with a stone weight of 2.75 CT. that totals an overall weight of  7.54 g.The stone is white in color, round cut, and has a shared prong for its stone setting.

 

 

Eternity Wedding Band For Women Sterling Silver Ring Anniversary Ring For Her

 

 

 

 

 

 

This triple row wedding band stacks gems one after another to form a shiny, platinum appearance that is hard to miss. It has white round & radiant-cut sapphire gems with a prong stone setting that edges out other rings, with a total stone weight of 8.25 CT. TW. The width of the ring measures at 12.57 MM, while the thickness at 3.66 MM, which measures its total weight to12.48 g. It is a ring that shines one row after another.

 

 

Double Row Eternity Marquise Wedding Band

 

 

 

 

 

This Double Row Eternity Marquise Wedding Band creates a unique look of merging separate rows into one. It shows of white sapphire gems, marquise stone-cut, and a prong stone setting. The ring has a total stone weight of 4.55 CT., and a total weight of 6.75g. Its unique rows of sapphire gems make up one whole glow and style that is perfect for a classic look on wedding bands.

 

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Emerald Cut Engagement Ring

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An emerald cut engagement ring is among the top choices of most couples when it comes to choosing an engagement ring. After all, an emerald engagement ring bears one of the most popular gemstones, which is emerald. It also helps that emeralds make fantastic material to become an emerald cut engagement ring! An emerald gemstone is durable, making it a qualified candidate to become an engagement cut engagement ring. Plus, an emerald is among the A-list of gemstones because of its rarity alongside rubies, diamonds, and sapphires which is another reason why it’s a perfect choice for an emerald cut engagement ring.

 

An emerald cut engagement ring also mixes classic and bold style well. The bright vivid green color of an emerald cut engagement ring makes it an eccentric choice for the otherwise classic white gemstones for engagement rings. This means that an emerald cut engagement ring is perfect for those who want a balance between classic and bold, and those who have a strong affinity for green. One of the most popular celebrities in the world that  wore an emerald cut engagement ring is Halle Berry, which remains as one of the engagement ring standouts for celebrities.

 

Because of the popularity of emerald cut engagement ring, there are a number of online jewelry stores that offer different style for them that you may choose from. One of these reliable jewelry stores is Italo Jewelry. Not only do they boast a wide selection of emerald cut engagement ring, just like their Pink Three Stone Emerald Cut Engagement Ring，Three Stone Emerald Created White Sapphire Engagement Ring，Halo Two Tone Emerald Cut Engagement Ring, but they also showcase a bunch of other elegant, and high-end wedding jewelry that you may choose from. What makes this whole deal better, is that they may be capped by those on a tight budget since their products are all reasonably priced!

 

Pink Three Stone Emerald Cut Engagement Ring

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Stone Emerald Created White Sapphire Engagement Ring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Halo Two Tone Emerald Cut Engagement Ring

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more detailed information about the products of Italo Jewelry (including an emerald cut engagement ring), you may check out their official website and browse through a variety of wedding jewelry for yourself!

 

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Guide to Anniversary Ring

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An anniversary ring is a meaningful anniversary gift. An anniversary ring is an excellent example of showcasing your love for someone special. An anniversary ring is also symbolic, similarly signifying all the years that a couple has spent together in love. Most of the time, an anniversary ring is gifted in the 5th or 10th year of marriage to make the gift more meaningful. The gemstones of the anniversary gift will vary depending on the milestone achieved. An anniversary ring is also typically shaped with the eternity symbol, sealing all the years spent and cherished by the couple.

 

Popular styles of an anniversary ring would vary as well, but the most common ones are the traditional gemstones that feature diamond accents or something with similar accents with golden or platinum bands.

 

Contrary to popular belief an anniversary ring doesn’t necessarily have to replace your wedding/engagement rings. However, traditionally, an anniversary ring is mostly crafted to be nestled where the wedding ring/engagement ring is. So, you wouldn’t have to worry about replacing one special ring over the other!

 

An anniversary ring as well as its other ring types may be capped at many online jewelry stores, like Italo Jewelry. There are many styles of an anniversary ring that may be found at their official online store in varying types. Want a symbolic anniversary ring? Italo Jewelry’s impressive stock of anniversary ring collection has got you covered, without worry! If you have doubts about which anniversary ring to get, you may visit Italo Jewelry’s official website to keep you guided and be provided with more options!

 

Best Anniversary Ring On Italojewelry

 

 

 

Triple Row Eternity Cushion Wedding Band

 

 

 

 

 

Turn heads with this triple eternity designed stering silver weding band. Crafted in sterling silver, this intriguing triple-row style showcases shimmering rows half-lined with graduated-size lab-created white sapphires – the stones are cushion around at the center. Polished to a bright shine, this ring impresses with unique design.

 

 

 

 

Italo Halo Cushion Created White Sapphire Wedding Band

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elegant and timeless, this wedding band boasts 40 brilliant round created sapphire at approximately 5.00 carat total weight. Crafted of quality 925 sterling silver, the design measures 8.26mm wide and features small overlapping halo-like designs throughout the ring.

 

 

 

 

 

Italo Triple Row Created White Sapphire Wedding Band

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This dazzling 8.25 CT. TW. women’s eternity band features a center row of emerald cut created sapphire set in an alternating patters, bordered on either side by rows of round bright cut set created sapphire, all of which are trimmed with eternity design.

The center row of this ring features 18 emerald cut created sapphire in an alternating pattern that continues all the way around the ring.

On either side of this center section, a row of round bright cut set created sapphire runs all the way around the band, contrasting nicely with the clean lines and sharp angles of the stones in the center. There are 44 round created sapphire all together, and they combine to total .66 carats. The way they, as well as the emerald and round cuts in the center, continue all the way around the ring make this piece an eternity design, which is a popular choice for both wedding and anniversary rings because of the symbolism associated with the style.

 

 

 

 

Blue Rope Through The Hole Wedding Band(2.08 CT. TW.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Blue Rope Through The Hole Wedding Band has a unique row of shades of blue within the ring, making it a special style and look on wedding rings. The ring has both white & blue sapphire gems, both round & princess stone cut, and both channel & prong stone setting in order to pull off this look. The total stone weight of the ring measures at 2.08 CT., and has a total weight of 7.96 g, which makes it a top choice for comfort and style.

 

 

 

 

 

Italo Eternity Round Created White Sapphire Wedding Band

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a design that represents a classic look, and merges its own unique style. The ring is made of 925 sterling silver metal, has a stone weight of 6.55 CT. TW., a thickness of 4.72 MM, a width of 4.35 MM, and weighs a total of around 7.58 g. Its primary gems are white sapphire, round-cut, with a prong stone setting. It’s almost a similar look to any fancy chandelier on your finger.

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