The Golden Eye

Johanna Berge

Johanna was born and raised in Lake City, Minnesota on the Mississippi River. For most of her life, she has been immersed in her role as a mother, and her career as a physical therapist.

Johanna is an avid fan of the outdoors and derives much fulfillment from hiking, cross country skiing, mountain biking, and spending time with her animals. The harmony and balance of nature inspired her to begin working with precious stones and metals. A trip to the Argyle mine in Australia left her enamored with natural colored diamonds. Her travels to the Middle East added an earthy opulence to her striking designs.

Although Johanna's intention was to express her joy and creativity through her jewelry and share it with a select few, others soon noticed her designs and asked to buy the items she was wearing. Johanna's business grew rapidly by word of mouth and now she finds herself, much to her delight, a full time artist.

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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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"

Tsavorite Silvio's Cross Pendant

An heirloom piece with fine lines, distinctive details, and the unbeatable combination of sumptuous tsavorite garnet .95 cts. and shining white diamonds .24 ctw.

Approximate length: 1.5"

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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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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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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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Tourmaline Tassel Pendant

A spectacular bi-color tourmaline 23.9 cts. fascinates with Cointreau hues paired with a tangerine spessartite garnet 2.18 cts. and a rosy pink tourmaline 8.59 cts...twin tsavorite garnets .08 ctw. shimmer in counterpoint....all in lustrous 18kt gold.

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Marrakesh Drops

A mosaic of pattern, color, and shape, the 18kt gold Marrakesh Drops beckon with tsavorite garnet, sugilite, chrysoprase, haeyunite, and carnelian.

Approximate length: 1.75"

Lone Mountain Turquoise Bracelet

Ten pieces of softly rounded turquoise 27 ctw. squares and rectangles do justice to their Nevada pedigree, sourced from the Lone Mountain Mine. Each piece is fitted with an 18kt gold bezel with handmade links, and finished with a handsome lobster claw clasp.

Approximate length: 7"

Lone Mountain Oval Turquoise Bracelet

A fine collection of fourteen shades of turquoise from the same mine make our Lone Mountain Oval Turquoise Bracelet extra special, all in 18kt gold.

Approximate length: 7.75"

Paraiba Tourmaline Pendant

From the Paraiba mine in Brazil comes an exceptional slice of tourmaline 5.7 cts. absolutely drenched in beauty, crowned with dazzling blue apatites .26 ctw. and white diamonds .06 ctw., bezeled in 22kt gold and finished in 18kt gold with a pave diamond hinged bail. Ladies-this is rock star material!

Approximate length: 1.5"

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Bastion Bee Pendant

A regal mixed metal bee created in sterling silver and 18kt gold carries demantoid garnet pollen on the tips of its claws...a cultured Tahitian pistachio pearl provides a lustrous perch.

Approximate length: 1.5"

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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

Gateau Stack-Up

Creamy layers of 18kt rose and yellow gold are accentuated with twinkling diamonds and a sweet pink sapphire.

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RR0102 White Diamond 18kt Rose Gold Eternity Band
R1053R White Diamond 18kt Rose Gold Venus Band
RC469 Pink Sapphire and Diamond 18kt Gold Be Mine Band
RR1053 White Diamond 18kt Gold Venus Band
RR0102 Cognac Diamond 18kt Gold Eternity 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

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

Double Eagle Talon Rings

A striking reminder of the natural world, the 18kt gold Double Eagle Talon Ring will confer its strength upon you.

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.

Aquamarine Guinevere Band

We are swooning over the 18kt gold Aquamarine .30 ctw. Guinevere Ring with its breathy, shimmering baby blueness. Don't wear it when you're driving...you won't be able to keep your eyes on the road!

Brown Diamond Chronus Band

A handsome hunk of ring if we ever did see one, the 18kt gold Chronus Band features a satin-finished, softly squared band and a flashing brown diamond .27 cts. nestled inside of a donut bezel.