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.

Molly Burger

Mountain Rain Goldworks

Molly Burger is a jewelry wunderkind. Her parents, Falk Burger and the late Kim Bass, are considered to be “jeweler’s jewelers” due to their innovative styles and techniques. Those indelible influences, along with The Golden Eye’s founder Norah Pierson, propelled her into jewelry making at age 9, followed by her first gallery and first art show at age 12. During that time, she began her initial employment as a jeweler with local luminaries such as Denise Betesh, Valerie Fairchild, Luna Felix, and The Golden Eye. She also graduated from UNM where she flourished under the tutelage of professors Kris Mills and Constance de Jong.

Molly is fascinated by South American metallurgical techniques, some of which are evident in her work. She considers herself to be a lifelong student of metals, meeting every work day as “a new challenge, a maddeningly exciting puzzle I get to assemble.” Having been a fixture at the Tucson Gem Show as a child (subsequently employed there for 12 years as an adult), she has no patience for unspectacular stones.

Her artistic process is enriched by nature, community, and music. Molly balances her alone-time at the bench with performing as a professional singer in Sevda Choir, a Balkan musical ensemble.

“I’m from Santa Fe. The mountains are my home. Turns out I couldn’t hack it in the big city. I need to watch the stars fade into view. One by one. Building a picture that changes with the seasons. I need to feel my fingernails so packed with dirt, they feel like they’re gonna pop off every time I garden, or collect mushrooms in the mountains, or decide to just get naked and jump in the river before clawing my way back up the bank. I love digging for fossils and using them in my work. The desert, this lusciously harsh place, desiccating and nourishing, feeds my understanding of beauty, and by extension, my work.”

Molly’s wish is for her creations to confer, “Power. A physical catalyst for internal strength and confidence to flow uninhibited and unencumbered.”

Golden Leaf Drops

Smooth-toothed 22kt gold leaves stand out against 22kt gold beads and bails.

Approximate length: 1"

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Rings

We recommend that all rings with gemstones have an annual checkup by a jeweler to insure that they are secure. Certain stones may become worn and scratched with daily wear. Eternity Bands (set with stones that occupy the total circumference of the ring) can be vulnerable to damage if worn during strenuous activities involving the handling of heavy objects (weightlifting, landscaping, etc.).

We offer yearly "spa services" for your rings and other Golden Eye jewelry, free of charge (not including shipping), during which we clean them and check the security and condition of the stones. We encourage you to take advantage of this service...contact us
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Black Diamond Caviale Ring

Rose cuts adorn a cushion-cut black diamond 12.2 cts. of admirable proportions offset in a gleaming 22kt gold bezel with a simple shank.

Waters of Isis Ring

Dive into the depths of the mystic...an 11 carat chrysocolla bubble is held by the power of Isis' outstretched wings...lapis scarabs and orbs 1.5 ctw. are set in 18kt gold for protection, renewal, and rebirth.

Water Goddess Ring

A spectacular aquamarine teardrop cabochon crowns this sensuous design, accented with brilliant white diamonds .94 ctw. and a single freshwater pearl...all in 18kt gold.

Adobe in the Snow Ring

Designed by Norah Pierson, Adobe in the Snow is an expertly carved pueblo dwelling rendered in 18kt gold with a snowy pearl roof.

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.

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.

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.

Kingman Turquoise Crown Ring

Get out the robe and scepter....a stunning Kingman turquoise 11.29 cts. lozenge lies enthroned within 18kt gold tines studded with diamonds .24 ctw. on a carved shank.

Rose Cut Moonstone Ring

A smoky grey rose cut moonstone illuminates the center of a sleek 18kt gold setting...rose cut white diamonds shine out from the shank.

Sterling and Gold Chalcedony Ring

Nineteen carats of glowing blue chalcedony are cradled in 22kt gold...flashing blue zircons accentuated with braid and beads decorate the sterling silver shank.

RoseCut Black Diamond Swoop Ring

A 6.95 ct. rose cut black diamond resides in an 18kt gold throne, surrounded by gleaming white diamonds .55 ctw.

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.

Jade Swoop Ring

Nonstop glamor distinguishes this colorful stunner...a natural jade oval 12.03 ctw. is bezel set in shiny 18kt gold flanked with purple sapphires .18 ctw....the swoop sis defined with brilliant diamond melee .45 ctw. and lavender sapphires in satiny 18kt gold.

Lavender Jade Moorish Tapestry Ring

Make sure you're sitting down when you try this one on...you just might feel weak at the knees!

A transcendent lavender jade cabochon 29.95 cts. is enshrined in our 18kt gold Moorish Tapestry setting...matching purple sapphires and luscious gold beads top off a latticework base...sea foam demantoid garnets .48 ctw. brighten diamond-tipped .06 ctw. prongs.

Madagascar Sapphire Elizabeth Ring

Elizabeth gets bold in a dusky pink Madagascar sapphire 2.5 cts. haloed with scintillating white diamonds .56 ctw. and limpid green demantoid garnets .20 ctw....her 18kt gold shank is flanked with gold beads and diamond pave rims.

Abalone Reflecting Pool Ring

Keep Narcissus away from this one! Over the top pearlescence gives rise to an iridescent nacre that is irresistible. A rimmed 18kt gold bezel is punctuated with glistening diamonds .16 ctw.

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.

Three Ring Stack-Up

Are you crackin' up for lack of stackin 'up? Well, we've got the solution for you right here in 18kt gold...gorgeous, glittery multi-colored sapphires, a demantoid garnet, a diamond, and a purple sapphire cabochon 3.59 cts. all add up to a fine display.

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.

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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Red Feldspar Timpani Pendant

It's not just the drum, it's the whole orchestra! A spectacular red zinfandel feldspar 19.76 cts. is encircled in bright orange sapphires .67 ctw. and velvety garnets 1.2 ctw., bezel set in 18kt gold...the frame is suspended from a golden crescent moon that holds a bezeled and beaded garnet at its center.

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Turquoise and Diamond Stack

What's better than turquoise and diamonds...more turquoise and diamonds!

From top:

R1024 Pie Crust Variety Band
R1231 Artemis Band
RC682 Sleeping Beauty Cushion Cut Be Mine Ring
R1052 Diamond Vesta Band
RC652 Sleeping Beauty Oval Be Mine Ring
RC681 Sleeping Beauty Petite Be Mine Ring
R1231 Artemis Band
R1024 Pie Crust Variety Band

Billboard Stack

So stunning, we put it on a billboard!

From top:

R1052 White Diamond 18kt Gold Vesta Band
RC500 Ruby and Diamond 18kt Gold Be Mine Ring
ION59 Paraiba Tourmaline Platinum Eternity Band
R1189 Ruby and Diamond 18kt Gold Venus Band
R1024 Piecrust 18kt Gold Band
RC506 Gem Silica Chrysocolla and Diamond 18kt Gold Be Mine Ring
RR0102 Diamond 18kt Gold Eternity Band
R1063 Diamond 18kt Gold Low Tide Ring

Tower of Avalon

The Tower of Avalon captures the passion and intrigue of Arthurian times.

From top, all in 18kt gold:

R1035 Ruby 18kt Gold Circle of Wreaths Ring
RR0102 Ruby 18kt Gold Eternity Band
RC429 Pink Sapphire 18kt Gold Castle Tower Ring
RR0102 Ruby 18kt Gold Eternity Band
R1211 Multi-sapphire 18kt Gold Guinevere Band

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

Nouveau Niche Stack

Curves and swirls in beautiful patinas create a passionate ensemble.

From top:

R0967R-L Ouroborus 18kt Rose Gold Ring
SB003 Serenity 18kt Gold Band
R0967Y-L Ouroboros 18kt Yellow Gold Ring

Tivoli Gardens Stack

Beauty and pleasure come together in this whimsical stack.

From top:

R1063 White Diamond 18kt Gold Low Tide Ring
RC504 Butterscotch and White Diamond 18kt Gold Be Mine Ring
R1211 Sapphire and Diamond 18kt Gold Guinevere Band

The Fempire Stack

An earthy mix of glowy browns and golds accented with twinkling white diamonds. Our Facebook fans helped us out with the name of this stack!

From top:

RR0102 White Diamond 18kt Gold Eternity Band
R1036L Roman Tile 18kt Gold Band
RC546 Golden Sheen 18kt Gold Sapphire Band
RR1217 Diamond and 22kt gold Angelica Band
RR0102 White Diamond 18kt Gold Eternity Band

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.

Cat's Eye Tourmaline Dome Ring

One bright line of light ripples through the amber layers of a remarkable Cat's Eye tourmaline 13.4 cts....its muted 22kt gold bezel rests upon a lightly peened 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.

Red Spinel Cabochon Ring

A smooth candy-apple red spinel 2.40 cts. cabochon is enrobed in 22kt gold, perfect for stacking and striking enough to wear alone.

Tahitian Pearl Wide Ripple Ring

It's the soap bubble shimmer we love on the glossy black nacre we crave...a full-figured Tahitian pearl floats in a sea of 18kt gold waves crested with white diamonds .12 ctw.

Annie Alligator Ring

Annie Alligator is handcrafted from 18kt gold and has dazzling opal eyes...she is sure to amuse and enchant the wearer.

Beaded Black Diamond Signet Ring

A well-proportioned black diamond 4.45 cts. rose cut oval sits in an 18kt gold throne, flanked with gleaming rows of gold beads.

Lapis Triangle Be Mine Ring

Polished lapis lazuli 1.2 cts. attracts the eye in smooth 18kt gold.

Rose Sapphire Ring

Light pours forth from an enchanting rose sapphire cabochon 2.26 cts., set on a gleaming 18kt gold shank with a textured center band.

Natural Silver Signet Ring

In its natural form, silver has an untamed quality that appears especially striking when captured in 18kt gold.

Divine Vine Ring

Luxuriant coils of 18kt gold sprout sparkling white diamonds .13 ctw. and morning-glorious Ceylon sapphires 1.1 cts.

Candelario Turquoise Signet Ring

The irrepressible glow of Candelario turquoise 7.5 cts. finds a perfect vessel in a handsome notched 18kt gold setting.

Cabochon Ruby Eye of Horus Ring

When you want the Eye of Horus, the whole Eye of Horus and nothing but the Eye of Horus, look no further...copious amounts of 18kt gold create a distinguished setting for a ruby .28 cts. cabochon and a hidden white diamond .03 ct.

Mixed Metal Diamond Band Ring

Oxidized sterling silver provides the backdrop for bezel set diamonds .35 ctw. bordered in gold braid on a rimmed 18kt gold shank, by Georgios.

Size: 7

Diamond Band Ring

Bezel set white diamonds .28 ctw. are accented with 18kt gold rope details and gold beads against an oxidized sterling silver background, by Georgios.

Size: 7.5

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

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