The Golden Eye

Opal and Diamond Doublet Drops

Flickering blues and greens animate our Boulder opal doublets, enrobed in 18kt and 22kt gold and crowned with glimmering semi-circles of white diamonds .20 ctw. and gold beads.

Approximate length: 1.25"

Bead Hoops

Our 18kt gold Bead Hoops provide a wonderful foundation for our Ear-rangements, or a distinctive look on their own.

Approximate diameter: .5"

Necklace Case

Opal and Tourmaline

Water, sky, fire, and rainbows...all of these elements of nature seem to be embodied in the magnificent opal.

The opal is October's birthstone.

The Australian aborigines tell the story of the Creator coming down to earth from heaven on a rainbow to bring the message of peace to humans. Where his feet touched the ground, it became alive with opalescent color.

It is a fact that 95% of the world's opals are mined in the outback of Australia.

Opals are composed of a mineraloid gel, a mineral-like substance that does not demonstrate crystallinity as most gems do. Deposited in rock fissures, such as limonite, sandstone, or basalt, the small spheres of gel cause interference and refraction manifestations, resulting in the unique color play of the opal.

The opal is made up of at least 3% water, but can have a water content as high as 20%. It can become brittle when stored dry, and the color play may pale when exposed to heat for a long period. It is best to wear your opals regularly. They need to absorb the humidity from the air and the skin. They are rated a 5.5-6 on the Mohs scale, so caution is needed in order to avoid stress and abrasion to the stone.

Ethiopian Hydrophane opals have a different relationship with humidity and oils. They are happiest when they have less contact with skin oils and perspiration.

The tourmaline is also recognized as a birthstone for October. It may be a good alternative for the person who wants to wear their jewelry a little harder . The tourmaline is 7-7.5 on the Mohs scale, making it a very durable stone.

The word tourmaline means "stone with mixed color." They are found in nature in virtually every hue of the rainbow, often with multiple colors in the same stone. The watermelon tourmaline, with three distinct colors, is one of the most fascinating specimens.

Mined mainly in Brazil and Africa, tourmaline is one of the most utilized stones in jewelry today. Rubellite describes a deep red tourmaline, Paraiba, an intense blue green, and Canary, a golden yellow. No two tourmalines are exactly alike, making them a perfect choice for one-of-a-kind pieces.

Legend has classified the tourmaline as the stone of love and friendship, rendering them firm and lasting.

Rose Cut Gems

The term "rose cut" is heard more and more often when describing gemstones utilized in the jewelry industry. The Golden Eye has been using this cut for many years
What exactly is rose cut? It is a method of faceting gemstones so that the base of the stone is wide and flat with no facets; the top of the stone is domed and cut with triangular facets. These facets mimic the progressively tighter spiral of a rose, hence the name.

Most rose cuts are round, oval, or pear-shaped, but jewelers are experimenting with a variety of creative designs.

The rose cut was first introduced in the 16th century. A century later the cut had gained great acceptance and the facet arrangements became less random. Variations were based on multiples of six; six faceted roses, eighteen faceted roses, and the full rose, which consists of eighteen facets and then an upper tier of six facets.

The brilliant cut supplanted the rose cut in the 19th century but the rose cut returned at the turn of the 20th century, when the inspiration from Baroque styles drove jewelry designs. It once again fell from favor after 1910 when styles moved toward Art Deco.

For almost a century the rose cut was in retirement, but has reemerged with great momentum. Once used primarily for diamonds, the cut lends itself to many other gemstones. The look of the rose cut is softer and somewhat more natural looking than traditional faceted stones. Paired with 18kt or 22kt gold, a rose cut gem can become a timeless piece of jewelry.

Please visit our website to view many examples of rose cut jewelry.

Ethiopian Hydrophane Opal Necklace 24"

A luxuriously long strand of Ethiopian opals is subtly graduated, and punctuated with 22kt gold rondelles.

Approximate length: 24"

The Illuminating Lens Necklace

Incandescence animates an Ethiopian opal orb in a sapphire-encrusted .84 ctw. 18kt gold frame, suspended from a crescent moon bail that boasts an orange sapphire flanked by two glittering diamonds .06 ctw....layers of 18kt gold and opal beads echo the swirling apricot chromatics of the pendant.

Approximate length (pendant): 1.75"

Approximate length (necklace): 18"

Coral Bead and Gold Charm Necklace

Bold coral beads are paired with rich 18kt and 22kt gold beads in a necklace that rests at the hollow of the throat.

Approximate length: 16"

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"

Oxidized Silver and Gold Pieces Necklace

How to add dimension in a subtle way? With a chic mixed metal necklace from Ara...oxidized silver tube beads are interspersed with a variety of 24kt gold beads and finished with a silver shepherd's hook.

Approximate length: 18"

Amazon Queen Necklace

A stunning trio of 22kt gold nugget necklaces in complementary lengths is the essence of primitive elegance. The 15" necklace is knotted with red thread, the 17" in dark blue (sold), and the 19" in black (sold).

Pink Tourmaline Crystal Bead Strand

Natural pink tourmaline beads are paired with 22kt gold beads and finished with an 18kt gold clasp.


Approximate length: 18.5"

Rhodonite Wishbone Necklace

An oxidized bronze wishbone capped in 22kt gold bears a ripe mandarin garnet .28 cts. paired with a rosy-red rhodonite garnet 4.58 cts. bezeled in 22kt gold and anchored to a 22kt gold cable chain...this stunning one-of-a-kind piece is designed to lay just below the hollow of the throat, creating a flattering line that frames the neck and face to great advantage.

Approximate length: 17"

Nested Gold Disc Necklace

Who needs makeup...nested 22kt gold discs cast a golden light onto the face and neck, giving you the goddess glow.

Approximate length: 17"

Lapis and Gold Disc Necklace

Matte indigo lapis bugle beads are interspersed with 24kt gold bugle beads and discs...two tiny coral beads accent the 24kt gold end caps of a graceful shepherd's hook clasp...by ARA.

Approximate length: 17.75"

Navajo Silver Bead Necklaces

Navajo Pearls, the famed ombre sterling silver beads that gleam like treasures from the sea, look smashing in multiple lengths.

Three Strand Tsavorite Necklace

Lush green tsavorite garnet beads are interspersed with 22kt gold beads and finished with an 18kt gold clasp...deep Earth magic.

Approximate length: 20"

Three Strand Spinel Necklace

Sexy red spinel beads are accented with 22kt gold beads and finished with an 18kt gold clasp..a winning combination.

Approximate length: 20"

Mandarin Garnet Beaded Necklace

Brilliant mandarin garnet beads 125 ctw. look divine with five lush stations fashioned with 18kt gold beads and 22kt gold diamond rondelles.

Approximate length: 18"

Ethiopian Opal Sophia's Cross Pendant

A smoldering Ethiopian hydrophane opal .79 cts. in rousing shades of orange, brown, and green is the centerpiece for Sophia's Cross in 22kt gold and sterling silver.

Approximate length: 1.5"

Chain sold separately.
See chains

Ethiopian Opal Batu Pendant

Named for one of the highest peaks in Ethiopia, our Ethiopian hydrophane opal 16.9 cts. Batu Pendant exhibits electric swatches of tangerine, lime, and lemon...an ornate 18kt gold frame is embellished with gold beads and bezel set diamonds .45 ctw. , including a hinged bail with its own glittering diamond.

Approximate length: 1.25"

Chain sold separately.
See chains

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"

Chain sold separately.
See chains

Indicolite Tourmaline Beaded Teardrops

What is it about women and blue-green? Is it our affinity for mermaids...our appreciation for ambiguity...or the fact that this color is flattering on absolutely everybody??? Voluptuous indicolite teardrop cabochons 12.13 ctw. are crowned with bezel set white diamonds .18 ctw. and gold beads...all in lustrous 18kt gold.

Approximate length: 1"

Ethiopian Opal Necklace

Phenomenal Ethiopian Opals glow in every color of the rainbow!
Set in 22kt gold, oxidized sterling silver, and accented with white diamonds .36 ctw.

Ethiopian Opal Andromeda Pendant

An astounding Ethiopian opal 3.99 cts. displays fiery orange, soft peach, lime green, cornflower blue, scarlet, lemon yellow, and a few shades in between...the frame for this stunner is composed of white diamonds .40 ctw. and orange sapphires .46 ctw. in 18kt gold. No mere mortal shall usurp your rule, Goddess, when this bauble is around your neck!

Approximate length: 1.25

Chain sold separately.
See chains

Ethiopian Opal Shield Pendant

There is no mistaking the power in this piece. A spellbinding Ethiopian opal 10.52 cts. is flanked by sparkling white diamonds .10 ctw. and crowned with purple sapphires .05 ctw., tsavorite garnets .02 ctw., and a verdant Paraiba tourmaline .50 cts.

Approximate length: 1.5"

Chain sold separately.
See chains

Ethiopian Opal Vanity Drops

It might be difficult to tear yourself away from the mirror once you put on our 18kt gold Ethiopian hydrophane opal 6.28 ctw. and diamond .24 ctw. Vanity Drops!

Approximate length: 1.125"

Ethiopian Opal Reflecting Pool Ring

Layers of tangerine, violet, turquoise, and lime echo through a distinctive Ethiopian opal lozenge secured by tiny diamond-studded .04 ctw. prongs...a 22kt gold bezel is adorned with Minoan scroll work and tiny demantoid garnet .08 ctw. stars, atop beaded chapiters...a generous tapered shank creates a seamless fit.

Ethiopian Opal Pendant

Spectacular Ethiopian opals 17.49 ctw. are framed in 22kt gold and ornamented with sea foam Paraiba tourmalines .17 ctw., demantoid garnets .04 ctw., and white diamonds .04 ctw.

Approximate length: 2.25"

Chain sold separately.
See chains

Ethiopian Opal Ashanti Cross

Exotic and mysterious, our Ashanti Cross is made with oxidized sterling silver and 22kt gold and fitted with multi-colored Ethiopian opals...wire-wrapped sugar opals dangle below for extra allure.

Approximate length: 2.5"

Chain sold separately.
See chains

Apatite Rose Cut Necklace

Carribean blue rose cut apatite stones are set with 22kt gold and white diamonds to create a gorgeous necklace....matching drops are

Apatite rose cut necklace SOLD
Rosecut Peridot and Tourmaline Necklace SOLD

Opal and Sapphire Necklace

Vivid Australian boulder opals are paired with a dazzling purple sapphire and white diamonds in this remarkable pendant by Norah Pierson.
The 23kt baht chain is included.

Approximate length: 2.5"

Opal Hydrophane Coventina Drops

Our 18kt gold Opal Coventina Drops rule the waters with asymmetrical opal hydrophanes from Ethiopia 14.098 ctw. and glistening white diamonds .60 ctw.

Approximate length: 1.75"

Opal Mandala Pendant

Sublime radial balance expressed in 18kt gold, white diamonds .40 ctw., demantoid garnets .10 ctw., and a mesmerizing Ethiopian opal 1.6 cts.

Approximate length: 1.5"


Chain sold separately.
See chains

Moonstone Cascade Necklace

You'll be swooning with us once you lay eyes on the marvelous Moonstone Cascade Necklace, fashioned from 22kt and 18kt gold. An incandescent oval moonstone holds court amidst two round accent moonstones 5.35 ctw. Four bright diamonds are complemented by twelve gold beads for a luxuriant feel. A curvaceous faceted moonstone briolette takes it over the rainbow.

Approximate length: 16-18" adjustable

Tiered Opal Manina Earrings

These stunning 18kt gold and Boulder opal earrings were custom designed and created by Norah Pierson for Elizabeth Taylor. They were sold at auction through Christie's in 2011.

Reflecting Bowl Opal Ring

Get ready for some serious gem-gazing...a riotous pastel Brazilian opal 2.63 cts. seated in an 18kt white gold reflecting bowl is tipped and tailed with celery-colored demantoid garnets .04 ctw. and semi-circled with glittering diamonds .14 ctw....this fabulous confection is lofted by sculpted petals and shanked with heady swirls of 18kt yellow gold.

Opal Soleil Pendant

A Mexican opal 7 cts. delivers on its orange promise...a diamond .80 ctw. halo is punctuated with shimmering demantoid .44 ctw. garnets embellished with tiny gold beads...the back of the pendant features the golden sun with diamonds peeking through, all in 18kt gold with a bounteous oval bail.

Approximate diameter: 1"

Chain sold separately.
See chains

The Last Wave Boulder Opal Ring

Carved by Norah Pierson, this one-of-a-kind ring makes a big splash with a remarkable natural boulder opal from Australia.

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"

Rose Cut Labradorite Necklace

Shimmering rose cut labradorites are set in 18kt gold bezels and linked together to form an exquisite 16" necklace. The total weight of the stones is 82 carats.

Ambrosia Necklace

The Ambrosia Necklace is all about abundance...rose cut sapphires 52.96 ctw. in soft, translucent tones are bezel set in 18kt gold...golden kites adorned with beads and twinkling diamonds .48 ctw. add an ultra-feminine touch.

Approximate length: 16"

Diamond Tabla Necklace

If understated luxury is your preferred mode of self-expression, this necklace speaks volumes! Twenty-four 18kt gold links are studded with white diamonds 3.84 ctw., and fitted with an adjustable clasp...fabulous, darling!

Approximate length: 17-18" adjustable

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

Dawn to Dusk Opal Drops

A set of drops dedicated to the ephemeral bridge between day and night...Ethiopian opals 18.15 ctw. are bezeled in 22kt gold and crowned with sapphires in warm and cool tones.

Approximate length: 1.25"

Boulder Opal Earrings

Spectacular boulder opals are set in a one-of-a kind design in 18kt gold by Norah Pierson...unbelievable color, fire and luster in these stones!

Opal Seascape Earrings

Deep Caribbean blue swirls through vibrant Boulder opals set in 18kt gold and punctuated with bright white diamonds .18 ctw.

Rose Cut Sapphire Necklace

A singular treasure... 107 carats of rose cut sapphires are decadently wrapped in 22kt gold...their colors range from soft pink to aqua blue, to honey gold. The handcrafted toggle clasp is so artful it can be worn in front.

Mabe Pearl Necklace

Designed by Norah Pierson, a shimmering mabe pearl is set in 18kt gold with white diamonds .26 ctw....a sole iridescent moonstone glows discreetly at the bottom.


Approximate length: 1.75"

The pendant is suspended on an 18" strand of white pearls, small golden pearls, apatite, and gold beads.

Faceted Yellow Diamond Ring

Our 18kt gold Faceted Yellow Diamond 1.22 cts. Be Mine Ring was born to shimmer...a perfect stand alone and a fab stacker!