Candy-Colored Andesine with Champagne diamonds
In mouth-watering red, this 3.26 ct Andesine was specially set in 18k gold with smoldering champagne diamond accents for a very discerning customer!
Green Emerald Slice Earrings
Green is the hottest color this year, and what better timing than springtime! These large natural Emerald "slices" are framed in sterling silver and set in 18k gold prongs with gold earwires and diamonds, available at Stuart Benjamin & Co:
Radiant Jellyfish pendant in Palladium
A new twist to the Radiant collection, undulating lines and curves define this hammer formed and fabricated pendant made of 0.950 Palladium set with a large Mabe Pearl and accented with diamonds. As always, recycled/reclaimed precious metals and conflict free white diamonds are used. Great photo by Robert Weldon
Double Leaf Earrings with Oval Diamonds
When hammered and fabricated, gold is at its best! These double leaf earrings were custom designed for a customer with lovely oval yellow diamonds. They are airily suspended between the asymmetrical leaves accentuating their naturalistic composition and movement. As always: 100% recycled/reclaimed 18k gold, made in USA.
NYC Gold Conference, April 11-13, 2013
The THIRD ANNUAL GOLD CONFERENCE will take place April 11-13th this year and Ethical Metalsmiths will be respresented by Christina Miller during a panel discussion on conflict gold. For a short time only the conference organizers, Initiatives in Art and Culture, are offering Ethical Metalsmiths subscribers conference registration at half price. Registration will be $175 [...]
Tahitian Pearl with Accent Diamond
Simple clean lines in this lovely 12mm Tahitian pearl ring accented with a diamond tucked to the side, set in 100% reclaimed 18k gold. Great shot by Robert Weldon
Natural Casual Diamonds
Again, the rough and natural look and affordability of opaque rose cut diamonds is getting attention! The beauty of imperfection is displayed in a very wear-with-everything ring: this 3.28ct center diamond from Argyle, Australia, the colors are integrated with the rich 18k yellow gold and lovely natural yellow side diamonds.
Unusual Tiger-eye Moonstone Ring
Hot off the Bench, made for the cocktail ring lover, this very unusual moonstone sits proudly in a skirted bezel of sterling and 18k gold, with a lovely accent diamond on the side. Available at Stuart Benjamin & Co.
Palladium Alliance Competition Finalist
This pure palladium Feather Cuff is hammer formed and fabricated with a few white diamonds, photographed by Robert Weldon. It is a finalist in the PAI competition and will be available to the stylists and editors for use in events and publicity. See Kathy Griffin wearing it here!
Baroque Pearl captured by Golden Vine
This unique, quite large, lustrous cultured blushing-pink freshwater pearl drop is gently entwined by 18k gold hammer formed vine leaves. As always, 100% reclaimed and refined gold, no new mined material. Commissioned as a surprise for a very lucky gal!