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Susan Bell
"While traveling in Ecuador I became fascinated by the jewelry worn by the indigenous women of villages in the high Andes. These women have a highly developed sense of style, steeped in tradition. Their community and familial pride is expressed in their dress, and their jewelry signifies their wealth and status.The Spanish brought their techniques of goldsmithing with them when they colonized South America in the late 16th century. There they found a native culture with highly developed metalworking techniques of its own that readily absorbed the Spanish filigree technique. This craft of great refinement has evolved over four hundred years.
In the lovely colonial town of Cuenca I met Jorge Moscoso, a wonderfully sophisticated master jeweler, who was able to help find other jewelers still skilled in these techniques. Jorge helped me realize my dream of bringing this unusual jewelry to the United States and beyond. I am deeply committed to the development of the Belle line for the benefit of these marvelous craftsmen."
Sapphire and Diamond Beaded Eclipse Drops
The crisp contrast between posh blue sapphires .08 ctw. and swanky white diamonds .06 ctw. results in a pair of drops that can take you from day to night without a glitch...in smooth 18kt gold.Approximate length: .3125"
Long Diamond Marquis Drops
Our popular Marquis Drops are echoed in a new size...shining white diamonds .26 ctw. are bezeled in 18kt gold and accented with gold beads.Approximate length: .857"
Rose Cut Diamond Mini Teardrops
A perfect little pair of rose cut diamonds are finished in a combination of 22kt and 18kt gold.Approximate length: .5"
Sapphire and Diamond Scroll II Drops
Uptown girls, we've got your number...deep blue sapphires .22 ctw. look grand with a bevy of bright white diamonds .26 ctw. in our classic 18kt gold deluxe scrolls.Approximate length: .75
Lemon Quartz Stirrup Top Petal Drops
The verdant beauty of lemon quartz sparkles through curved facets that sway from our 18kt gold and diamond .04 ctw. stirrups.Approximate length: 1.5
Basket Drops
Our 18kt gold Basket Drops with white diamonds .07 ctw. have a nostalgic charm that spans many epochs...wear them alone or as layering pieces (shown here with our Diamond Majesta Drops).Approximate length: .75"
Picot Pear Drops
The 18kt gold Picot Pear Drop is an exotic dangle that can be worn by itself or in combination with other drops (shown here with our Diamond .24 ctw.Majesta Drops).Approximate length: .625"
Moonstone Gelato Drops
Polished Moonstone Wands are suspended from our 18kt gold and diamond .16 ctw. Gelato tops.Approximate length: 1.5"
Talentum Diamond Earrings
Organic shapes in 22kt gold provide the striking backdrop for two crystal clear diamonds .50 ctw. from Michael Jensen Designs.Approximate length: .75"
Corundum
When is a sapphire not a sapphire? When it's red, because then it's a ruby!Both gemstones are a variety of corundum, a crystalline form of aluminum oxide, a mineral second in hardness only to diamond.
Known in Sanskrit as Ratnaraj, the king of gems, rubies have been a treasured gemstone for centuries. The first reference of the stone dates back to 200 B.C., from the literature of the northern Silk Road where they were transported from China to Persia.
Rubies have been used throughout history to adorn the armor, scabbards, harnesses, and crowns of nobles, kings, and queens. Until the 20th century, the ruby was thought to be more valuable than the diamond. It is the birthstone for July and the symbol for love, vivacity, power, and passion.
Rubies are found in Tanzania, Kenya, Pakistan, Montana, North and South Carolina, and under the ice shelf in Greenland.
Burma has always been known as the source of the deep pigeon blood ruby, the most prized color in the ruby world. However, due to the Burmese government's egregious human rights record, Congress passed the Block Burmese JADE Act in October of 2008. Although the U.S. did have a ban on the trade of Burmese gems, this measure closed an important loophole that had allowed the import of Burmese gems via third countries, such as India.
The sapphire, most commonly known as a deep blue gemstone, actually has a fascinating range of color. Almost every color of the rainbow exists naturally in sapphires. A rare color-change sapphire exhibits blue in natural light and a violet-purple in artificial light.
Some stones contain inclusions of small rutile needles that exhibit a property called asterism. This effect produces the "...star sapphire, displayed only in a cabochon cut, and can have six to twelve rays emanating from its center."
The finest specimens of sapphire were mined in Kashmir, Northern India in the late 1800's to about 1920. Today they are imported from Eastern Australia, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and are also found in Montana and North Carolina.
September is the month of the sapphire. In legend and folklore the stone is said to work as an anti-depressant and act as an aid in telepathy, clairvoyance, and astral projection. So whether you are feeling a bit down, want to know what's going on, or feel the need to get the heck off the planet, a piece of sapphire jewelry might be just what you need!
Pink Tourmaline Barrel Bead Necklace
A roseate palette of sparkly tourmaline beads is interspersed with micro pave diamond barrels in oxidized sterling silver...a micro pave diamond clasp pulls it all together.Approximate length: 18"
Chrysoprase Double Chestnut Drops
Glowing chrysoprase chestnuts are suspended from 18kt gold and diamond .06 ctw. bails, by Harmony Spark.Approximate length: 1.125"
Micro Pave Seed Pods
Glittery diamond seed pods dazzle in oxidized silver...luxurious 22kt gold provides the finishing touch.Approximate length: .825"
Tsavorite Silvio's Cross Pendant
An heirloom piece with fine lines, distinctive details, and the unbeatable combination of sumptuous tsavorite garnet .95 cts. and shining white diamonds .24 ctw.Approximate length: 1.5"
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Triad Pendants
Lovely little 18kt gold pendants in sapphire .05 ct., diamond .05 ct., and ruby .07 ct....triad and true, they will not disappoint you!Approximate length: .75"
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Sugilite Baroque Frame Pendant
Here's a pendant you'll want to have your portrait painted in...a piece of French violet sugilite 10.59 cts. rests in an 18kt gold frame bejeweled with luscious spinels .68 ctw., orange sapphires .88 ctw., and twinkling demantoid garnets .24 ctw...the back of the pendant is adorned with a rising sun centered with a shining white diamond .05 ctw.Approximate length: 1.75"
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Kingman Turquoise Andromeda Pendant
Pale green demantoid garnets .06 ctw. and color-saturated Kingman turquoise 7.25 cts. offer a refreshing color combination amplified by crisp white diamond melee .15 ctw. in 18kt gold.Approximate length: 1.5"
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Opal Andromeda Multiverse Pendant
This one puts the drama in Andromeda...coruscating guacamaya hues swirl inside an Australian opal 5.21 cts. in a 22kt gold bezel mounted on a blackened sterling silver shield...the shield is secured with a beaded 22kt gold frame punctuated with 22kt gold and diamond .26 ctw. stations...who needs force when you can have power?Approximate length: 2"
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Rose Cut Brown Diamond Heart Drops
Hypnotic light emanates from rose cut brown diamonds 8.66 ctw. set in 18kt gold embellished with white diamonds.Approximate length: 1"
Constanza Ring
Constanza was designed in 18kt gold as an engagement ring for a client. A square cut, 1.3 carat diamond is the centerpiece, with cognac diamond accents on the shank.
Brazilian Tourmaline Wave Ring
Rose cut blue green tourmaline 2.03 cts. is set in 18kt gold, buoyed by a dazzling diamond .34 ctw. wave against a stippled background studded with diamond rounds.
Serpentine Coil Band
Our Serpentine Coil Band features a .48 ct. rose cut diamond. The coils of the ring are adorned with graduated white diamonds and gold beads, to stack or enjoy alone.Shown with a diamond baguette eternity band. (NA)
Paraiba Tourmaline Pendant
From the Paraiba mine in Brazil comes an exceptional slice of tourmaline 5.7 cts. absolutely drenched in beauty, crowned with dazzling blue apatites .26 ctw. and white diamonds .06 ctw., bezeled in 22kt gold and finished in 18kt gold with a pave diamond hinged bail. Ladies-this is rock star material!Approximate length: 1.5"
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Moonstone Hourglass Pendant
Two extraordinary blue moonstones 12.98 ctw. make a declaration of adularescence in gleaming 18kt gold with sumptuous diamond .34 ctw. accents.Approximate length: 1.75
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Natural Turquoise Necklace
This stunning necklace is created with all natural domestic turquoise, including Blue Diamond from Nevada, Morenci and Sleeping Beauty from Arizona. The lustrous stones are set in 18kt gold.Approximate length : 16-18" adjustable
Mercy Mantis Pearl Necklace
Here's a stellar piece from Norah Pierson's imagination...five strands of freshwater Chinese pearls in varying shades of aubergine make a home for Mercy Mantis...her articulated arms and legs make her appear as if she is chasing a diamond .15 cts. spider...the clasp of the necklace is made with geranium leaves...all in 18kt gold.Approximate length: 17"
Fire Agate Star of Creation
The Star of Creation represents the six attributes of the Creator: power, wisdom, majesty, love, mercy, and justice...a timely talisman to remind us of our potential. Highly animated, iridescent fire agate from the vaults of The Golden Eye are inlaid in 22kt gold...the center stone is encircled with gypsy set diamonds...a diamond rests between each of the six points of the star...the back of the pendant bears a golden starlet that echos the ruling pattern. This one-of-a-kind piece possesses the magnetism of a historical relic.Approximate length: 1.25"
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Soul's Compass Pendant
A lemon quartz lozenge 20.42 cts. is set over a bejeweled compass design featuring orange sapphires .10 ctw. and white diamonds .10 ctw. in 18kt gold. The back of the pendant is inscribed with a mandala with a beaming white diamond .10 cts. at its center.Approximate diameter: 1"
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Palladium Tire Bands
Specialty wedding bands were custom made for clients who already had a specific design in mind. Made from palladium, one band is set with a .71ct. diamond, the other with bright white and black diamonds.
Russian Demantoid Garnet Ring
An exciting 1.25 ct. Russian demantoid garnet lies at the center of a low 18kt gold profile, accented with shimmering white diamond .36 ctw. details and beaming demantoid garnets.
Elemental Swing Ring
Designed by the inimitable Norah Pierson, the 18kt gold Elemental Swing Ring boasts a 33.67 ct. rubellite tourmaline, two swinging tanzanite teardrops, artful pave diamond .26 ctw. inlays, and two palm-side rubies .36 ctw.
Bactrian Garnet Mandala Pendant
An ancient Bactrian bronze artifact is the backdrop for a stunning power pendant with a garnet cabochon centerpiece. The pendant is backed with an 18kt gold disc featuring a diamond .23 cts. flower motif.Chain sold separately.
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Vintage Moonstone Pendant
A one-of-a-kind piece from the hands of Norah Pierson bestows iconic glamor...an effulgent rose cut moonstone from India is rimmed in sterling silver and set in gleaming 14kt gold...a frame of pave cognac diamonds attentively glistens...a generous gold bail on a sleek black chain harbors gold beads below and a silver-wrapped star sapphire above...the bottom of the piece is finished with a rose cut pear-shaped diamond and two round star sapphires, flanked by gold beads.Approximate length: 1.25"
All proceeds will benefit The Wildlife Center, The Raptor Center, Heart & Soul Animal Sanctuary, Felines and Friends New Mexico, and Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary.
Tourmaline Flower Bracelet
Delicate 18kt gold Verbena links with diamond centers flow between irresistible pastel tourmalines...a bejeweled 18kt gold rope toggle provides a chi chi touch.Approximate length: 7"
Classic Black and Gold Stack
Opulent 22kt peened bands flank a rose cut 22kt gold black diamond 4.67 cts. ring.From top:
R1118L Ladies' Wide Peened 22kt Gold Band
KB559 Black Diamond 22kt Gold Ring
R1118G Gent's Wide Peened 22kt Gold Band
Rose Crush Stack
We've got a crush...how about you?From top:
RR0102 Ruby 18kt Yellow Gold Eternity Band
R1211 Ruby and Diamond Guinevere Band
RC677 Faceted Ruby Be Mine Ring
R1211 White Diamond Guinevere Band
R1052 Ruby Vesta Band
Alexandria Stack
Exotic colors and textures celebrate the intermingling of cultures in the universal language of beauty.From top:
RC461 Green Sapphire 18kt Gold Coil Band
GEARA8 ARA Oxidized Silver 24kt Gold Ruby Band
RR1223 Yellow Diamond 18kt White Gold Eternity Band
R1052 Brown Diamond 18kt Gold Vesta Band
R1024 Lines 18kt Gold Variety Band
Ottoman Stack
The Sultanate of Women (1520-1650) was a time of empowerment for high-ranking women of the Ottoman Empire...the ornate, luxurious, and colorful attire of the time would've been a perfect fit for this vibrant mixed metal stack.From top:
RR1230 Knife Edge 18kt Gold Band
ION79 Black Diamond and Platinum Eternity Band
RC474 Andradite Garnet and Diamond 22kt Gold Ring
GEARA52 ARA Oxidized Silver and 24kt Gold Ruby Band
RC460 Bi-Color Sapphire 18kt Gold Coil Band
Abstract Stack-Up
Bold shapes and textures collide.From top:
R1179 Opposing Waves 18kt Gold Ring
RC480 Andradite Garnet and Diamond 22kt Gold Ring
R0981 Pyrite 18kt Gold Ring
Blue Sapphire Elizabeth Ring
An oval sapphire 2.6 cts. in dramatic Prussian blue is encircled with dazzling white diamonds .57 ctw. and four blue accent sapphires .20 ctw....diamond studded 18kt gold beaded buttresses taper down into a gleaming rounded shank.
Green Tourmaline Scallop Ring
A decadent forest green tourmaline 35 cts. cabochon lies enthroned within a timeless Art Nouveau scallop setting...its table is lined with shining diamond melee .22 ctw. atop a silky 18kt gold shank.
Forged Bands
Forge a close bond with our classic, handworked 18kt gold bands...or add a diamond solitaire and stack away!
Ruby River Rapids
Swirls of 18kt gold eddy around 4.22 carats of ruby cabuchons...frothy diamond bubbles play in the flow.
Peach Sapphire Be Mine Ring
A mellow peach sapphire 1.22 cts. cabochon glimmers within an 18kt gold bezel set on a peened, rounded shank...stack it with Cognac Diamond Eternity Bands for a rich look.
Etruscan Treasures Rings
Courtly 18kt yellow gold bands can be set with a multitude of stones. This duo is shown with all cognac diamonds, and with white and cognac diamonds.The Etruscan Treasures Ring is identical in style to Venus II except five stones are set on top of the band instead of all the way around. Our cognac diamond .61 ctw. version is currently offered in size 10.
Size 8 and above, please call for pricing.
Diamond Braid Band Ring
Sparkling white diamonds .28 ctw. are bezeled and beaded in 18kt gold in this handcrafted band with plenty of frills...it's as pretty as a wedding cake!Size: 7.5
Ruby Hugs and Kisses Ring
Subtle, refined, passionate...sounds like an intriguing dating profile, doesn't it, but it's the 18kt gold Ruby Hugs and Kisses Ring with ruby .24 ctw. hugs and pave diamond .18 ctw. kisses...an instant classic!
Tiara Band Stack
A set of white diamond .12 ctw. Tiaras in 18kt gold, with an Eternity Band in the center makes an irresistible stack.Size 8 and above, please call for pricing.
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Jingle Dangles
The 18kt gold Jingle Dangles earn their keep as a captivating backdrop...their gently hammered satin finish adds dimension (shown here layered with our Diamond Angelfish Drops)...or wear them on their own for an elegant tribal look.Approximate length: .625 "
