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Robin Waynee
Internationally recognized award-winning jeweler Robin Waynee learned at an early age how creativity and hard work can lead to fulfillment. A member of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe, Robin was born and raised in Mio, Michigan along with six siblings, and worked with her family in a variety of creative fields including jewelry, photography, custom furniture, and painting. Her first exposure to jewelry-making was presented by her father, sculptor/jeweler Robert Lone Eagle Waynee, from whom she picked up some essential skills. Always eager to learn and to lend a hand, Robin would take on any project, from sweeping out a garage to sanding furniture.Robin entered and won her first design competition in 2007 at the Southwest Indian Market (SWAIA) in Santa Fe, NM. She has since won numerous awards not only at SWAIA and the Heard Museum in Phoenix, AZ, but also internationally. In 2010 Robin entered her first large-scale award competition, the Saul Bell Design Awards, which is recognized by top designers around the world as the most prestigious international jewelry competition. She was awarded First Place in the silver category. Inspired, she entered Saul Bell again in 2011 and achieved First Place in the gold category. Entering once again 2012, Robin achieved an unprecedented third win in a row (the only jeweler to ever achieve this), with the Grand Prize for her stunning bracelet, “Corona and Halo.”
In 2014 she won the Niche Award, which celebrates excellence in North American fine craft. She also received two separate MJSA Vision Awards. She was once again a Niche Awards finalist in 2015.
Robin currently works in her studio in Santa Fe and is married to her former mentor, Ryan Roberts. They have two boys, Aidan and Logan, who are already becoming jewelers themselves.
Ten Link Coral Bracelet
Ten deep orange coral cabs are enrobed in 18kt gold and finished with a lobster claw clasp.Approximate length: 8"
Morenci Turquoise Link Bracelet
Rare Morenci turquoise from Arizona is fashioned into pleasing ovals and bezeled in 18kt gold, joined by double links...a simple lobster claw provides the catch for this graceful adornment.Approximate length: 7.5"
Triple Fused Woven Bracelet
Three bracelets united as one, finished with hand-tooled end caps and a handsome "S" clasp, all in 22kt gold by Keith Berge.Approximate length: 8"
Circle Link Malachite Bracelet
A handmade circle link sterling silver chain speaks of power and grace...a malachite charm is set in 22kt gold and finished in sterling silver...beauty coming down through the ages by Michael Jensen Designs.
Single Woven Bracelets
Simple 22kt gold statement bracelets from Keith Berge pack a lot of elegance into a single, very wearable adornment.The Large Round Woven Bracelet features eight inches of handwoven gold and is fastened with an "S" clasp.
The Slender Woven Bracelet is seven inches in length, also finished with an "S" clasp.
Tahitian Pearl Scroll Drops
Treasures from the sea...cultured Tahitian grey-black pearls 11.5 mm are draped from our 18kt Scroll Drops accented with white diamonds .28 ctw.Approximate length: 1.25"
New Zealand Pearl Waka Drops
Magnificent peacock blue mabe pearls from New Zealand make a big splash in an 18kt gold setting resplendent with gold beads, demantoid garnets .48 ctw., and glistening white diamonds .08 ctw.Approximate length: 1"
Peridot and Pearl Tortuga Earrings
Bright peridots animate 18kt gold Tortugas graced with pearls, gold beads, and fine filigree...romance to spare from Belle Fine Jewelry.Approximate length: 2"
Diamond Beads
Put your necklace on with the clasp ends in front of you, clasp it and then gently lift the necklace and turn it around so the clasp is in the back. This procedure puts much less strain on the area where the clasp is attached to the beads-the area that receives the most stress.We recommend restringing once a year. Do not sleep or shower with your diamond beads on.
Adjusting"W" Clasps
The “W” clasp on your chain or necklace is a classic design, used for thousands of years as a functional and decorative element. It can also be used as a "hanger" for a pendant. The W is made of 24kt gold and is very flexible.To open the clasp, push one “wing” of the W forward. Do not pull out laterally. To insure a secure closure, push the wing back to center, and align with the center loop.
After many uses you may find your clasp becoming stiff. This can easily be remedied by having it annealed, a process where the gold is heated and cooled to make the piece soft and flexible again. Any reputable jeweler can do this for you. If you would like us to do it, please allow 1-3 days for completion. See our video tutorial
Pearls
To insure that your pearls retain their beautiful nacre, please avoid contact with household chemicals, cosmetics, hairspray, and perfume. Gently wipe them with a soft dry cloth when you remove them.Do not put pearls in an ultrasonic cleaner; instead, you may clean them with a soft cloth dampened with a light dish soap and water solution. Do not sleep or shower with your pearls on-this goes for any other strung necklace. We recommend restringing once a year. See our video tutorial
Turquoise
We sometimes hear someone remark that turquoise jewelry is a "fad", or that they don't wear "Indian jewelry."Well, if turquoise is a fad, it's got to be the longest running trend ever, as history records its popularity over 7,000 years ago! Archaeologists have recorded that the oldest known piece of jewelry is a gold and turquoise bracelet found on the arm of a mummified Egyptian Queen, around 5000 B.C.
The area once known as Persia, today's Iran, has been producing gem quality turquoise for centuries, as has China.
Native Americans have worked the stone since before the time of Christ. When the Navajo, Hopi, and Pueblo people learned silversmithing from the Spaniards in the 1800's, the stone was incorporated into their pieces. This jewelry was the precursor to the work we identify today as Indian jewelry.
Cerrillos, New Mexico is thought to be the location of the oldest turquoise mines in the country. Prior to the 1920's, the state was the country's largest producer; it is more or less exhausted today.
Arizona currently produces the most turquoise of value domestically. There are many other mines throughout the Southwest, many of which have been exhausted.
Turquoise is made up of phosphorus, copper, and aluminum. The copper is the mineral responsible for the identifying robin's egg blue color that is so valued in the stone.
The mother rock, or matrix, can often be seen running throughout the stone in a network pattern, adding interest and enhancing the beauty of the turquoise.
Most turquoise on the market today has had some kind of treatment to enhance or stabilize the stone. These procedures reduce the value of the stone in varying degrees.
Only about six percent of stones today are what we call "natural turquoise". These have not been altered in any way from their natural state. Stabilizing the turquoise is accomplished by impregnating the stone with an epoxy-type substance to make it more durable.
It is important when purchasing turquoise jewelry that the salesperson is able to indicate if the piece has been treated, or is natural.
Being a phosphate mineral, turquoise is inherently fragile and sensitive to solvents; perfume and other cosmetics will attack the finish and may alter the color of turquoise gems, as will skin oils and most commercial jewelry cleaning fluids. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may discolor or dehydrate turquoise. Care should be taken when wearing such jewels. Cosmetics, sunscreen, and hair spray should be applied before putting on turquoise jewelry.
After use, turquoise should be gently cleaned with a soft cloth to avoid a build up of residue, and should be stored in its own container to avoid being scratched by harder gems. Turquoise can also be adversely affected if stored in an airtight container-it likes to breathe.
Navajo Silver Bead Necklaces
Navajo Pearls, the famed ombre sterling silver beads that gleam like treasures from the sea, look smashing in multiple lengths.
Rhodonite Wishbone Necklace
An oxidized bronze wishbone capped in 22kt gold bears a ripe mandarin garnet .28 cts. paired with a rosy-red rhodonite garnet 4.58 cts. bezeled in 22kt gold and anchored to a 22kt gold cable chain...this stunning one-of-a-kind piece is designed to lay just below the hollow of the throat, creating a flattering line that frames the neck and face to great advantage.Approximate length: 17"
Sonoran Turquoise Necklace
Sonoran turquoise nuggets, rich and gemmy, make a strong showing with 20kt gold saucer beads and a stippled clasp.Approximate length: 18"
Pink Tourmaline Crystal Bead Strand
Natural pink tourmaline beads are paired with 22kt gold beads and finished with an 18kt gold clasp.Approximate length: 18.5"
Burmese Sapphire Necklace
Natural, deep blue Burmese sapphires 42.5 ctw. are subtly ornamented with 22kt gold beads and finished with an 18kt gold clasp...you will never want to take it off!!!Approximate length: 17"
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"
Flowers and Pearls Gold Necklace
Freshwater coin pearls and 18kt gold filigree flowers come together in a tribute to grace, from Belle.Approximate length: 17"
Lapis and Gold Disc Necklace
Matte indigo lapis bugle beads are interspersed with 24kt gold bugle beads and discs...two tiny coral beads accent the 24kt gold end caps of a graceful shepherd's hook clasp...by ARA.Approximate length: 17.75"
Pearl Daisy Drops
How sweet it is...little white pearls are set in oxidized silver and surrounded by tiny rose cut diamonds, finished with 22kt gold bails...a dreamy stand alone or the perfect foil for our other drops.Approximate length: .5"
Diamond Santa Fe Cross Bracelet
We have a special place in our hearts for the iconic Santa Fe Cross and now you can have a special place on your wrist...eight 18kt gold crosses are studded with diamonds .40 ctw., linked with double jump rings, and finished with a luxurious lobster claw clasp.Approximate length: 7.5"
Please call for custom sizing.
Mandarin Garnet Beaded Necklace
Brilliant mandarin garnet beads 125 ctw. look divine with five lush stations fashioned with 18kt gold beads and 22kt gold diamond rondelles.Approximate length: 18"
Three Strand Spinel Necklace
Sexy red spinel beads are accented with 22kt gold beads and finished with an 18kt gold clasp..a winning combination.Approximate length: 20"
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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Dolphin Greek Replica Coin
A sterling silver replica coin depicts three dolphins swimming around a silver bead. The coin is bezeled in 18kt gold, from Georgios.Approximate diameter: 1.25"
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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"
Apatite and Vasonite Necklace
Caribbean blue apatite and beach glass-green vasonite are bezeled in 22kt gold and linked together with an 18kt gold adjustable chain, resulting in a veritable deluge of color.Approximate length: 16-18" adjustable
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"
Dyer Blue Turquoise Necklace
Exquisite domed ovals of bezel set Dyer Blue turquoise 13.36 ctw. lay between glistening diamonds .36 ctw...a voluptuous center stone is decked out with gold beads and additional diamonds...a significant 18kt gold chain weaves the whole look together...stunning!!Approximate length: 17"
Buzzing In The Flowers Bracelet
It's a field day for the bees, feasting on 18kt gold flowers with ruby .22 ctw. pollen!Approximate length: 8"
Rose Cut Sapphire Necklace
A singular treasure... 107 carats of rose cut sapphires are decadently wrapped in 22kt gold...their colors range from soft pink to aqua blue, to honey gold. The handcrafted toggle clasp is so artful it can be worn in front.
Opal and Sapphire Necklace
Vivid Australian boulder opals are paired with a dazzling purple sapphire and white diamonds in this remarkable pendant by Norah Pierson.The 23kt baht chain is included.
Approximate length: 2.5"
Magic Carpet Bracelet
Mystical moonstones and scintillating white diamonds .72 ctw. find their niches within seven 22kt gold links on a magic carpet ride!Approximate length: 7.25"
Twin Peaks Pearl Ring
Polychromatic Tahitian pearls sit side by side, the tallest one with a white diamond set into its enter...a scallop hugs the shorter peak...sparkly pave and bezel set diamonds embellish the contours of the 18kt gold shank.
Tourmaline Flower Bracelet
Delicate 18kt gold Verbena links with diamond centers flow between irresistible pastel tourmalines...a bejeweled 18kt gold rope toggle provides a chi chi touch.Approximate length: 7"
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"
The Prehnite Soul's Compass Pendant
Magic is afoot in this one-of-a-kind 18kt gold pendant.A prehnite 20 cts. lozenge highlights a carved back plate depicting the sacred geometry of the Flower of Life...an 18kt gold frame illuminates the four directions with dazzling tsavorite garnets .36 ctw., pink sapphires .36 ctw., and white diamonds .08 ctw...the back of the pendant reveals the North Star with an emerald .03 cts. cabochon at its center...a generous hinged enhancer provides the option to wear the pendant on a variety of necklaces....and, oh my, the companion necklace: glistening olive sapphires 62 ctw. reflecting 18kt gold beads!!!
Approximate diameter of The Soul's Compass: 1"
Approximate length of the Sapphire Companion Necklace: 19.5"
Pendant Del Mar
Designed by Norah Pierson, this majestic 18kt gold pendant with a mabé pearl and apatite center is suspended from a detachable strand of color-enhanced pink Chinese freshwater pearls. Both the Caribbean blue of the apatite and the pink nacre of the pearls are mirrored in the mabé pearl's luminescence.
Triple Turquoise Pendant
Three sky blue stones of natural Sleeping Beauty turquoise are stacked with white diamonds and set in 18k gold to make a beautiful tiered necklace. An exotic and sophisticated look!Approximate length: 1.75"
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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.
Diamond Snow Pea Hanger Studs
Our 18kt gold Diamond .36 ctw. Snow Pea Hanger Studs are fitted with hooks that accommodate most of our drops.Approximate length: 1.25"
Shown with our Mauve Pearl Anjou Drops (sold separately).
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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