The Golden Eye

Hawk Earrings

Our 18kt Hawk Earrings, rendered in exquisite detail, are modeled after designs found in Egyptian iconography.

Approximate size: .625" x 1.25"

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!

Montana Sapphire Zandra Ring

The 18kt gold Zandra Ring features a tempestuous rose cut dichroic Montana sapphire 1.8 cts. in a triple-banded 18kt gold mounting with white diamond .06 ctw. flanks.

Purple Sapphire Trocadero Ring

Shades of silver, lavender, and lilac animate a rose cut sapphire .86 cts. from Sri Lanka set in18kt gold encircled with 22kt gold beads.

Emerald and Purple Sapphire Hara Ring

Gorgeous green light gushes from an oval cut emerald 3.71 cts. surrounded by white diamonds .60 ctw. and purple sapphires .20 ctw. in a grand 18kt gold setting worthy of a diva.

Coptic Cross Earrings

The ancient Ethiopian cross is the inspiration for our Coptic Cross Earrings. Fashioned from 18kt gold and set with red rubies, they are substantial in size but intentionally balanced to be very comfortable.

Approximate length: 1.625"

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"

Bombay Sapphire Ring

An Art Deco marvel, our Bombay Sapphire Ring is superbly built in 18kt gold with a cornflower blue sapphire 4.49 cts., white diamonds .08 ctw., and fine granulation.

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.

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.

The Alexandra Ring

Named for the Empress of Russia, wife of Czar Nicholas II, the Alexandra Ring ring is worthy of a monarch.

A 5.56 ct. rose cut grey diamond is set in 18kt gold and encircled with shimmering white diamonds .57 ctw...a ribbed and beaded 18kt gold shank adds elegance.

Pear-shaped Emerald and Diamond Ring

A very special client asked us to design a ring around her fabulous pear-shaped emerald. We gave the luscious gem a prong setting with a halo of diamond melee spilling over into the rim. Diamond-studded buttresses rise up from the shank to the bezel. The underside of the ring boasts an 18kt gold bridge studded with, you guessed it...diamonds. Needless to say, this ring looks great both on and off the finger!

Sevilla Multi-colored Sapphire Hoops

Sevilla Multi-colored Sapphire Hoops create allure with 18kt gold beads and fourteen sparkling sapphire briolettes in a watercolor palette.

Approximate length: 1.5"

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.

Golden Zircon Ygerna Ring

From the Knights of the Round Table comes a one-of-a-kind ring in 22kt gold...a rare golden zircon cabochon flanked by mulberry zircons and andradite garnets, with a sprinkling of shimmering white diamonds.

Sunstone Dome Ring

Twinkling natural copper and hematite crystals provide the iridescence in this beautiful Oregon sunstone ring. The ten carat cabochon is set in 18kt gold and graced with additional sunstones and diamonds below the rim.

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.

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"

Aquitaine Ruby Ring

This exquisite natural ruby cabochon 26.49 cts. is set in 22kt gold and embellished with yellow diamonds and spessartite garnets.

Tourmaline Verdana Ring

Starting with a lush blue green tourmaline 7.36 cts. that just won't quit and ending with a halo of demantoid garnets 1.05 ctw. and diamonds .24 ctw., the 18kt gold Verdana Ring might just be the charmer of the year!

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.

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.

Honeycomb Ring

A most spectacular 51.46 ct. honey-colored golden beryl is at the center of this intricate ring designed by Amy Bertelli.
The sides of the honeycomb are embellished with tiny buzzing bees and andradite garnets...all in a combination of 18kt and 22kt gold.

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.

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.

Blue Zircon and Diamond Ring

A blue zircon and diamond ring was commissioned by a very special customer. Diamonds bubble up from all sides of an ornate 18kt gold shank. A glistening diamond halo cradles an exceptional blue velvet zircon fitted with rounded double prongs.

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.

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.

Raindrop Stack

The gentle cheer of spring rain comes to life in this glistening pastel stack-up.

From top:

ION018 White Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
RC476 Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18kt Gold Be Mine Ring
RC468 Pink Sapphire and Diamond 18kt Gold Be Mine Ring
RR0102 Diamond 18kt Gold Eternity Band
RC470 Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond 18kt Gold Be Mine Ring
ION016 Natural Pink Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
RC469 Pink Sapphire and Diamond 18kt Gold Be Mine Ring

Club Sandwich Stack

Wallis Simpson reportedly took great pride in preparing club sandwiches for her husband, former King Edward VIII. It goes without saying that we would take great pride in preparing one for YOU!

From top:

RR0102 White Diamond 18kt Yellow Gold Eternity Band
RC645 Oval Yellow Sapphire Be Mine Ring
RC1052 Brown Diamond Vesta Band
RC680 Oval Pink Sapphire Be Mine Ring
RC679 Cognac Diamond Be Mine Ring
RR0102 Cognac Diamond 18kt Yellow Gold Eternity Band

Apricot Sapphire Be Mine Ring

Which do you prefer, pie or cobbler...a scrumptious apricot sapphire 1.45 cts. cabochon glows within an 18kt gold bezel, mounted on a smooth square shank.

Sapphire Circle of Wreaths Ring

Our much-loved 18kt gold Circle of Wreaths Ring is the setting for a deep blue sapphire .21 cts. that beams with old world charm.

Lemon Sapphire Be Mine Ring

Wear a little sunshine on your finger with our 18kt gold Lemon Sapphire 1.4 cts. Be Mine Ring, made to stack or stand alone.

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.

Buff Top Rectangle Sapphire Ring

The pull of a bottomless sapphire 1.2 cts. in a satiny 18kt gold bezel will turn this ring into a favorite...to stack or enjoy on its own.

Golden Sapphire Be Mine Ring

Said to confer clarity and assist in visualization, an oval golden sapphire 1.8 cts. cabochon is bezeled in 18kt gold and mounted on a smooth, rounded shank.

Cognac Sapphire Jellybean Ring

A cabochon cognac sapphire is bezeled in warm 22kt gold and set upon a simple shank.

Sapphire Beaded Coil Ring

A light blue sapphire softly shines from the center of our 18kt gold Beaded Coil Ring.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Triple Ouroboros Ring

This iconic design was first seen in Egypt in 1300 B.C. The serpent eating its tail represents the eternal nature of creation. Our Ouroboros Ring is crafted from 18kt gold.

Flying Eagle Ring

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

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.

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!

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.!

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.

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.