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Amy Bertelli
After inheriting The Golden Eye from her mentor, Norah Pierson, Amy embarked upon her role as the primary jewelry designer. Since 2007 she has honored the jewelry gallery’s founder while forging a path of her own. Her love of colored gemstones informs her designs. Amy considers herself a “midwife” for the materials. Her remarkable Power Pendant Series, including the Sugilite Baroque, Astarte, and Soul’s Compass Pendants, conveys the strength and depth of the Divine Feminine.“I can always tell when I get the right combination of stones. They tell me when something is missing or when I have it right. Likewise, the decision to use 18kt gold or the warmer look of 22kt gold is dictated by the piece itself. My job is mostly to listen.”
Keith Berge
The Golden Eye has had the privilege of representing artist Keith Berge for many years. His attention to detail and design are highly regarded in the world of goldsmithing."The primary influences in my work arise from a lifelong fascination with history and a desire to better understand the technical and artistic motivations and challenges of the past. As such, the majority of my work is an effort to pay tribute to the amazingly talented ancient craftsmen drawing heavily on Minoan, Sumerian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman influences. Humans have adorned themselves with jewelry for at least 30,000 years but the introduction of metals into jewelry is relatively recent, only becoming widespread in the past 7000 years. Sadly, many of the techniques used by the ancients to create their masterpieces have been lost due to rapid advances in technology and the ability to inexpensively mass produce items. It is my goal to keep the old ways alive, recreating by hand, often painstakingly, pieces that are similar or identical to the pieces made thousands of years ago. Although the tools I use are better than those of the Bronze Age Etruscan craftsman, the challenges are comparable. My medium of choice is high karat gold because it imparts a soft, rich luster to my pieces, providing a look suggestive of an ancient and regal past.
In addition to my goldsmithing, I have a 'day job' as an anesthesiologist at the Mayo Clinic. While I love this career with the academic and social outlets it provides, the greatest joy of my day comes when I can sit at my workbench to recreate the wonders of the ancient past."
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Cafe Pasqual's
Located right next door to The Golden Eye, Pasqual's is truly one of Santa Fe's most popular dining destinations.Drops
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"
Turquoise Spice Drops
Our classic Golden Eye Spice setting offers a perfect frame for vibrant turquoise...to wear alone or layer with other drops.Approximate length: .5"
Black Diamond Empress V Drops
Can you picture yourself wearing these while sitting at the blackjack table with James Bond in Monte Carlo...and winning? We can!Rose cut black diamonds 13.87 ctw. are cushion cut into a most elegant shape and set in 18kt gold, sprinkled with glittering white diamonds .18 ctw. On the flip side, bezel set white diamonds are framed with golden art deco stripes.
Approximate length: 1.25"
Diamond Triad Drops
Try our curvy little triangles of golden perfection in 18kt gold with white diamonds .10 ctw.!Approximate length: .75"
Citrine Infinity Drops
With elegance to spare, our 18kt gold Citrine Infinity Drops drip with golden good looks...tiny diamonds .02 ctw. animate both ends of the infinity symbol.Approximate length: 1"
Do you carry American-made jewelry?
All Golden Eye designs are made in our workshop in Santa Fe, New Mexico or in the workshop of one of our local jewelry artisans.
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 yearsWhat 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.
Diamonds
April's birthstone, the diamond, historically symbolizes lasting love and friendship. Early Egyptians believed that the vana amoris, the vein of love, ran from the heart directly to the third finger on the left hand. We wear our engagement and wedding rings on our third finger to this day.Recently, diamonds have been under close scrutiny by consumers, jewelers, and governments due to the exposure of conflict diamonds. The Kimberley Process is a UN mandated certification system that prevents rough diamonds mined from an area of conflict from entering the legitimate diamond supply chain. Today, 75 countries are members of the Kimberley Process, ensuring that more than 99% of diamonds available today are from conflict free sources.
At The Golden Eye, we really care about the origin of the diamonds we work with. We use a lot of "unconventional" diamonds, like rose cuts, natural cubes, macles, and diamond beads. These varieties are just now becoming popular within the mainstream jewelry industry and are naturally conflict free.
The small diamonds we use for pave and accents typically come from Australia, as do the champagne and cognac diamonds that we love so much. For more information on these diamonds, check out www.argylediamond.com.au
We have had a lot of fun the last few years with black diamonds. Black diamonds are found in Central Africa and Brazil. There is a well respected theory that these diamonds, called carbonado diamonds, arrived on earth in an asteroid that crashed here billions of years ago, before Africa and South America separated. Even though the diamond fields are now thousands of miles apart, they are part of the same, original deposit.
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.
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"
Large Flat Open Heart
Full of texture and character, this 22kt gold heart is suspended from a chunky jump ring, by Susan Sims.Approximate length: 1.5"
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Mixed Metal Unalome Pendant
Unalome appears in sterling silver with a golden bead at the end of its path and a graceful sterling silver bail.Approximate length: 1.25"
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Pearl Lantern Pendant
From the Yangtze River in China comes a pearl of exceptional beauty, creamy-white with a golden nacre, finished with a scalloped 18kt gold cap and bail.Approximate length: 1"
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Mixed Metal Eye of Horus Pendant
The Eye of Horus symbolizes royalty, protection, and health. We, at The Golden Eye, can certainly attest to its magnetism. This version is made with sterling silver and 18kt gold and backed with a spiral, featuring a rose cut garnet at its center. The spiral, a symbol that appears in every culture, is found in structures as small as the double helix of DNA and as large as a galaxy.Approximate diameter: 1"
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Fire Agate Bracelet
Red sapphire links in18kt gold accent lively fire agates in this artful adornment...finished with our Golden Eyebox clasp.Approximate length: 6.5"
Sapphire Tabla Bracelet
Ten gorgeous links made of 18kt gold are set with rich blue sapphires 1.3 ctw., and sparkling white diamonds .60 ctw., clasped with our Golden Eyebox tongue and groove catch... bliss for the wrist!Approximate length: 7"
Black Diamond Empress IV Drops
The 18kt gold Black Diamond Empress IV Drops are sensational adornments, thanks to voluminous rose cut diamond 19.5 ctw. teardrops spangled with dazzling white diamonds .53 ctw...the back view features golden twelve-pointed stars bearing white diamond centers.Approximate length: 1.25"
Diamond Tabla Bracelet
Ten 18kt gold links are studded with gold beads and bright white diamonds 1.6 ctw. to make a strikingly beautiful bracelet that is comfortable enough to wear every day, finished with our proprietary Golden Eyebox clasp.Approximate length: 7.5"
Citrine Astarte Pendant
A pendant of majestic proportions arrives in the form of the 18kt gold Astarte Pendant, named for the Phoenician goddess of love...a sensational citrine cabochon 42 cts. points to the heart, topped with pistachio demantoid garnets .28 ctw. and gerbera orange sapphires .14 ctw....a powerful cat's eye tourmaline 8.44 cts. sits in a golden frame, finished withan opulent, beaded bail.
Approximate length:2.25"
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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.Chain sold separately.
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Square Rosecut Diamond Petra Drops
Square rose cuts 2.25 ctw. set in 18kt gold with glistening cognac diamond centers and tails take it to the next level, Golden Eye style.Approximate length: 1.5"
Majesta Sapphire Clusters
Glamatic cascading golden sapphire beads 43.41 ctw. are set with micro pave diamond beads and bright white diamonds .24 ctw. in 18kt gold.Approximate length: 2.5" (shoulder dusters!)
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"
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.
Tanzanite Valora Pendant
Quintessential Norah Pierson opulence defines this heirloom piece in 18kt gold featuring a 14 ct. tanzanite cabochon, vivid paraiba tourmalines .30 ctw., a blue zircon briolette 2.4 cts. and fancy white diamonds set in sinuous patterns.Approximate length: 1.75"
Demantoid Garnet Soleil Pendant
Here comes the sun...an exceptional demantoid garnet cabochon 5.09 cts. displays the coveted feathery plumes of a horsetail inclusion...faceted demantoids .19 ctw. shine at cardinal points while golden Mali garnets .07 ctw. and shining white diamonds .16 ctw. complete the dazzling halo.Approximate length: 1.5"
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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)
Tower of Power
An over-the-top stack for the very long-fingered, the Tower of Power has it all. Opals, emeralds, rubies, and diamonds in a combination of 18kt gold, 22kt gold, and 24kt gold...a combination that brings to mind the glory of the Renaissance.From top:
R1226 Venetian Tide 22kt Gold Granulated Band
RC420 Black Opal 22kt Gold Ring
R1052A Diamond 18kt Gold Vesta Band
RR0102-2a Ruby 18kt Gold Eternity Band
R1053 Diamond 18kt Gold Venus Band
GEARA41 Emerald 22kt Gold Band
R1052A Diamond 18kt Gold Vesta Band
RR1223 Yellow Diamond 18kt White Gold Eternity Band
R1035f Ruby 18kt Gold Circle of Wreaths
Persepolis Stack
The finest elements of ancient culture converge in our Persepolis Stack.From top:
ION014 Paraiba Tourmaline and Platinum Eternity Band
RR1217 Diamond 22kt Gold Angelica Band
RC475 Persian Turquoise 18kt Gold Be Mine Ring
RR0102 Diamond 18kt Gold Eternity Band
ION017 Emerald Platinum Eternity Band
R1053 Diamond 18kt Gold Venus 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
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
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
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
Victoriana Stack
A delightful romp with pomp...glittering diamonds and a very fine ruby cabochon make a pact in 18kt gold.From Top:
R1067C White Diamond 18kt Gold Tiara Band
R1024A Cog 18kt Gold Variety Band
RC490 Ruby and Diamond 18kt Gold Starburst Ring
R1024A Cog 18kt Gold Variety Band
R1067C White Diamond 18kt Gold Tiara Band
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.
