The Golden Eye

Silvio Mazzarese

Silvio Mazzarese was born in Tunisia to a family of Italian jewelers. His father and uncle had a jewelry store in Tunis, and then in Rome.
The family moved to Nice, France where Silvio went to jewelry school. In 1982 Silvio moved to the United States.
He honed his skills in Kansas City and San Francisco before falling in love with the beauty, open spaces, and people of New Mexico.
Silvio became a member of The Golden Eye family where he was influenced by Norah Pierson's lavish old world aesthetic for over ten years. He continued to work with The Golden Eye until 2008.
He and his family now live in Vermont. He continues to provide The Golden Eye with his iconic designs.

Rose Cut Sapphire Galliano Drops

Rose cut golden sapphires 3.37 ctw. have places to glow and people to see...accompanied by sizzling orange sapphires .93 ctw. in rich 18kt gold.

Approximate length: .75"

Golden Yellow Diamond Trio Drops

Captivating colorplay blazes away in Johanna Berge's Golden Yellow Diamond 2.01 ctw. Trio Drops in 22kt gold.

Approximate length: .5"

Blue Sapphire Marquis Drops

It doesn't get more versatile than this....sapphires .04 ctw. and diamonds .04 ctw. shimmer brightly in our 18kt gold Blue Sapphire Marquis Drops, to wear alone or layer for days!

Approximate length: .6875"

Golden Beryl Larissa Drops

Warm golden beryls add a taste of honey to our 18kt gold Larissa Drops with white diamonds .18 ctw.

Approximate length: 1"

Sapphire and Diamond Riviera Drops

Perfect for a day trip to Biarritz followed by dinner and dancing in Cannes, our 18kt gold Sapphire .60 ctw. and Diamond .18 ctw. Riviera Drops can be dressed up or down as you desire.

Approximate length: .75"

Grande Sapphire Tabla Drops

Can you ever have too much of a good thing? We don't think so...our 18kt gold Grande Tabla Drops are set with glamorous blue sapphires 1.98 ctw. and shiny white diamonds .48 ctw.

Approximate length: 1"

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"

Golden Yellow Diamond Studs

Rose cut golden yellow diamonds .69 ctw. in rounded 22kt bezels look just the right kind of posh (18kt gold posts included).

Approximate diameter: .25"

Moonstone Titania Ring

Glory is in bloom, as evidenced by our 18kt gold Moonstone 4.72 cts. Titania Ring, encircled with glittering white diamonds .53 ctw.

Paraiba Tourmaline Scroll Ring

A special client commissioned a ring to highlight a spectacular Paraiba tourmaline 9.26 cts. reminiscent of the Aegean Sea. We set the stone in a 22kt gold bezel with a lavish diamond halo and mounted it on an 18kt gold scrolled shank with diamonds .67 ctw.

Azalea Ring

One of the most exciting rings to ever grace our cases! Gorgeous multicolor tourmalines form the petals of the exquisite 18kt gold Azalea Ring.

Black Diamond Celestial Ring

The Black Diamond Celestial Ring lives up to its name...22kt gold symbolizes the sun encircled by tiny diamond .04 ctw. stars in orbit...bright, peened sterling silver signifies the moon. The dazzling rose cut black diamond 14.78 cts. exemplifies a gemstone that has never been found anywhere but in Brazil and the Central African Republic, prompting scientists to attribute its origins to stellar supernovae explosions.

Rose Cut Sapphire Bracelet

Sixty-nine carats of rose cut pink sapphires are linked together with 22kt and 18kt gold for a sumptuous bracelet...green sapphire and chysoberyl are added for extra dimension.

Approximate length: 7"

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.

Emerald Cabochon Scallop Ring

The 22kt gold Scallop Ring, designed and carved by Norah Pierson, features a bottomless emerald cabochon framed by twinkling white diamonds.

Rutillated Quartz Eclipse Ring

Fascinating patterns enliven the rutillated center of our Eclipse Ring...its heavy 18kt gold bezel is scored and textured, and studded with Mali garnets .61 ctw. and cognac diamonds .16 ctw...the handsome shank is contoured to fit between your fingers like a glove.

Black Diamond Oval Dome Ring

This ring does for your hand what high heels do for your legs...can you picture it? A bountiful rose cut black diamond 23.02 cts. needs absolutely nothing apart from its smooth 22kt gold frame and a wearer who is unafraid to make a statement.

Chrysocolla Scallop Ring

Botticelli's Venus could rock this ring and so could you...a superb cabochon chrysocolla 16 cts. is rimmed with pave diamonds .30 ctw. and finished with an 18kt gold tapered shank.

Burmese Ruby Perugia Ring

The dramatic hue of a deep cherry red Burmese ruby 1.52 cts. has the right temperament for our 18kt gold Perugia Ring flanked with shimmering white diamonds .21 ctw.

Sapphire and Diamond Floreale Drops

Bountiful pulchritude never goes out of style...our lush 18kt gold Floreale Drops with elegant sapphire briolettes 14.73 ctw. and shining white diamonds .16 ctw. invite you to indulge.

Approximate length: 2.5"

Tourmaline Titania Ring

Shakespeare's Queen of the Fairies is the inspiration for our poetic Titania Ring featuring a dazzling grassy green tourmaline 7.83 cts. encircled with shimmering tsavorite garnets .38 ctw. and shining white diamonds .16 ctw., in 18kt gold.

Pink Rubellite Tourmaline Moorish Tapestry Ring

A succulent rubellite tourmaline 17.73 cts. resides within a latticed 18kt bezel set with glittering orange garnets, pastel demantoid garnets, and ringed with a circle of gleaming white diamonds.

Kunzite Wonderland Ring

An absolutely amazing 58 carat kunzite dome is perched in a studded 18kt gold bezel. White diamonds and green demantoids enhance the icy pink stone. Bezel set demantoids adorn the carved sterling silver shank.

Blue Zircon Clematis Ring

It's all about the flow...a 4.91 ct. blue zircon is set in gleaming 18kt gold surrounded by pave diamonds .60 ctw. arranged in a graceful tangle of vines.

Turquoise Table Ring

Stand back, friends, because this is over-the-top fabulous! A stately piece of Chinese turquoise with dramatic black matrix is set in satiny 18kt gold with a cleverly distressed faux finish...the grace note is a tiny crevice of white diamonds .03 ctw.

Green Tourmaline Cupola Ring

An exceptional domed green tourmaline 10 cts. cab is framed in smooth 18kt gold and encircled with rhodolite garnets .30 ctw. and white diamonds .36 ctw.

Hot Pink Tourmaline Cupola Ring

A torrid 9.75 ct. pink rubellite tourmaline is encircled with multicolored sapphires and demantoid garnets in 18kt gold.

Blue Ridge Turquoise Ring

Frankly, it doesn't get much better than this: A pristine slice of Blue Ridge turquoise 11.19 cts. sits in a generous 18kt gold bezel astride a contoured shank decorated with diamonds .08 ctw. and gold beads.

Bombay High Rise

Living large with attitude! The Bombay High Rise is a glorious combination of sparkle and color in 18kt white gold, platinum, 18kt yellow gold and 22kt yellow gold.

From top:

ON019 Fat Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
RR0102 Sapphire 18kt Gold Eternity Band
RC391S Bombay Sapphire and Diamond 22kt Gold Ring
RR0102 Sapphire 18kt Gold Eternity Band
R1052a-1 White Diamond 18kt White Gold Vesta Band

Narrow Ripple Ring

Dunes and tides come to mind within the organic lines of our 18kt gold Narrow Ripple Ring.

Peridot Florentine Ring

Take it from us, Eve...you won't be able to resist the glowing green-apple allure of our 18kt gold Peridot 8.56 cts. Florentine Ring with sparkling white diamonds .04 ctw.!

Water Sprite Ring

The velocity of water expresses itself well in this joyous 18kt gold ring with white diamonds .12 ctw.

Black Diamond Meteora Ring

You will adore our rose cut black diamond 4.84 cts. Meteora Ring in 18kt gold...easy to wear, plenty of flair!

Flying Eagle Ring

The eagle, symbol of speed, power, and light is depicted in mid-flight in this electrifying 18kt gold ring.

Keshi Pearl Wide Ripple Ring

Calling all mythical sea-dwelling creatures...a triple-cream keshi pearl from Australian waters is surrounded by four shining diamonds .12 ctw. at the crest of each 18kt gold wave.

Domed Peach Tourmaline Signet Ring

A domed cabochon tourmaline 5.45 cts. glistens like a caramelized peach...warm orange sapphires .24 ctw. and crisp demantoid garnets .24 ctw. accentuate a plush tapered shank.

Tourmaline and Garnet Ring

The sex appeal of a pinky-red rubellite tourmaline is catalyzed by two bright orange spessartite garnets...two white diamonds .06 ctw. are discreetly placed to show only when the hand is at certain angles.

Blue Topaz Cabochon Ring

A sky-blue topaz cabochon 7.21 cts. is enthroned on a 22kt gold bezel with gold beads in the frame....a tapered sterling silver shank lined in 22kt gold offers the best of both worlds, by Michael Jensen Designs.

Double Arrow Diamond Saddle Ring

We've got you covered, Boss Lady...a dazzling cognac diamond .99 cts. sits in an elevated bezel...pave white diamonds .26 ctw. highlight the power of the saddle while small cognac diamonds .20 ctw. provide accent points. There's enough 18kt gold here to make your knuckles drag the ground...luckily, expert craftswomanship resulted in a fit so balanced and comfortable that you'll forget you have it on!

Round Blue Gem Turquoise Ring

A precious round of Blue Gem turquoise 4.2 cts. rests on a stippled 18kt gold Be Mine band...flank it or let it stand alone.

Green Tourmaline Nadeera Ring

Sheeny emerald-green tourmaline 8.86 cts. is bezeled in 18kt gold...rare indigo-blue hauyenite .06 ctw. nests inside a bevy of gold beads.

Peruvian Lily Diamond Ring

Truly a ring to swan around in! This 18kt gold band blooms with just under 2 carats of diamonds...an oval rose cut center cognac diamond .95 cts., four princess cut champagne diamonds .36 ctw., and eight white rounds .64 ctw. combine for some highbrow sparkle!

Wild Horse Ring

The 18kt gold Wild Horse Ring captures the true spirit of the West. These bands are very comfortable, perfect for active lifestyles.

Hawk Ring

The 18kt gold Hawk Ring elicits the mystery of ancient Egypt. The intricate detail on this piece gives it a powerful appeal.

Circle of Wreaths Ring

Our 18kt gold Circle of Wreaths Ring has a Renaissance appeal.

Sapphire and Diamond Guinevere Band

One of our most romantic bands, this version features a regal combination of glittering blue sapphires .38 ctw. and white diamonds .12 ctw.

Curved Diamond Band Ring

Sophisticated contours attract the eye in an 18kt gold and sterling silver band embellished with diamonds .14 ctw. and scrolls, by Georgios.

Size: 8.75

Trillion Paladium Diamond Ring

A glittering trillion diamond .42 cts. fascinates all the way down into its icy depths...diamond melee .14 ctw. populates the sleek grey setting, made with 18kt palladium white gold.

Mixed Metal Band Ring

Classic Greek design prevails on a simple band made from oxidized sterling silver and 18kt gold, by Georgios.

Size: 6