Baltimore’s Mayor Wears Alexandra Hart
At the Walters Museum Jewelry Fair opening night event, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake wore the Golden Sunburst necklace with the perfect dress
Rose Gold with Ruby Earrings
Custom ordered for her client, these surprisingly warm radiant earrings are constructed with 100% reclaimed rose, yellow and white golds, together they accentuate the smoldering glow of Ruby cabochons:
The (Jolly) Green Giants of Jewelery
Contemporary Jewelry Design Group's list of top designers who work responsibly to make ethical choices in their studio practices and material sourcing. As a long time supporter of Ethical Metalsmiths, I am pleased to see the trend expanding:
High Impact Rough Diamond Ring
This highly textured 18k band with bright polished interior is "impacted" by the lovely 1.48ct silvery white rough diamond, to create a natural, raw landscape.
“Green Giants” Feature in CJDG newsletter
Always good to promote socially conscious decision making in all industries, especially the Art and Design market. This issue of Contemporary Jewelry Design Group's newsletter features the Mermaid Ring in 100% reclaimed 18k gold:
Natural Fancy Cognac Diamond Ring
This Infinity Twist band in 18k gold flaunts the intense fancy cognac diamonds, naturally occurring in the Argyle Mine of Australia. As always, the gold is not new mined material, 100% recycled.
Stardust Ring in 18k gold
The Crackle ring is re-invented here as a narrow guard ring: 3mm wide with a nice high profile. The polished interior contrasts with the rough texture, it rests comfortably next to another ring, or simply worn alone. As always: 100% recycled gold.
Phoenix rising, the Rebirth of a Marriage
From ashes and flame, (quite literally in this case) this golden phoenix pendant was made from a couple's engagement and wedding bands, incorporating the family diamond into the center:
Rutilated Quartz and Diamond Pendant
Like fingerprints, each Rutlilated quartz is unique. While not uncommon, this quartz is chosen for the presence of rutile needles, (titanium dioxide) with metallic luster, which form within the crystal. This pendant smolders with an Australian mined Natural Fancy cognac diamond accent:
Featured at Stuart Benjamin & Co.
Great shot from the collection developed for Stuart Benjamin & Co. in San Diego.