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Johanna Berge

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.

Ear-rangements > Drops

Ruby Triad Drops

Royal rubies .10 ctw. infuse our 18kt gold Triad Drops with understated elegance.

Approximate length: .75"

Ruby Grande Horseshoe Drops

We thought you could use a happy blast of ripe red rubies .58 ctw. in 18kt gold to get you out the door! Wear them alone or layer away...

Approximate length: .625"

Ruby Heart Drops

What better stones for our charming 18kt gold Heart Drops than passionate rubies .06 ctw.?

Approximate length: .75"

Ruby and Diamond Riviera Drops

Cherry-red rubies .50 ctw. and shining white diamonds .18 ctw. chic it up in 18kt gold.

Approximate length: .75"

Ruby and Diamond Scroll II Drops

Our deluxe 18kt gold Scroll II Drops are set with rubies .22 ctw. and diamonds .26 ctw....superb as a stand alone, fabulous as a layering piece.

Approximate length: .75"

Ruby Sun Drops

Simple, powerful, and evocative, our 18kt gold Sun Drops are major players in the goddess genre. This pair is made with ardent rubies .41 ctw.

Approximate diameter: .5"

Micro Pave Diamond Snake Drops

Oxidized sterling silver snakes are set with sparkling diamond bodies and ruby eyes.

Approximate length: .875"

Earrings

Titanium Blue Druzy Studs

Natural surface blue druzy is coated with titanium for a fabulous retro-chic sparkle, bezeled in 18kt gold.

Approximate length: .5"

Jewelry Care

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

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

Jewelry Info

Diamonds

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.
Rose Cut Gems

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 years
What 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.

Necklaces

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

Sonoran Turquoise Strand

Colorful nuggets of Sonoran turquoise with copper matrix are interspersed with 20kt gold saucers...a stippled 20kt gold clasp is a natural fit.

Approximate length: 17"

New Jewelry

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"

Rose Cut Brown Diamond Mixed Metal Ring

A commanding rose cut diamond 4.675 cts. is bezeled and beaded in 22kt gold and set in fine silver...a textured sterling silver shank is embellished with 22kt gold dot patterns...natural elegance from Debra Colonna.

Available in size 7.

Salt and Pepper Diamond Kite Pendant

A natural rose cut salt and pepper diamond 1.45 cts. looks modern in coloration and vintage in cut...its satiny 18kt gold bezel covers both territories...wear it with everything!

Approximate length: .75"

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Pendants

Kite Pendants

Our 18kt gold Kite Pendants represent one of our most popular motifs...small enough to be subtle, with a design that adds noticeable polish to any ensemble, shown in ruby .05 cts, tsavorite garnet .05 cts., and deep blue sapphire .05 cts. Craving matching earrings? We can ear-range it!

Approximate length: .75"

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Lapis Andromeda Pendant

Lapis lazuli has been revered as an ornamental gem for at least 65,000 years. Cleopatra used to apply the ground powder as an eye shadow...this mystical piece of natural surface lapis 18 cts. is bezeled and bailed with diamond melee .83 ctw. and crested with a celery demantoid garnet .15 cts...the back of the stone is held in the snug embrace of 18kt gold corsetry.

Approximate length: 1.5"

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Turquoise Turtle Shell Pendant

The turtle shell, so exquisitely formed, is emblematic of Mother Earth. Many Native Americans revere turtles and some refer to North America as Turtle Island. This version of our Turtle Shell Pendant is made from vibrant 18kt gold and sterling silver; the underside of the shell is a reflector bowl, magnifying the beauty of a prong set natural domestic turquoise 7 cts.

Approximate length: 1.5"

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Triad Pendants

Lovely little 18kt gold pendants in sapphire .05 ct., diamond .05 ct., and ruby .07 ct....triad and true, they will not disappoint you!

Approximate length: .75"

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Blackstar Diamond Pendant

A rose cut black diamond 12.4 ctw. possesses perfect aplomb in an 18kt gold frame studded with gold beads and brilliant white diamonds .40 ctw....the flip side of the pendant features a ruby cabochon .3 cts. at the center of an eight-pointed star.

Approximate length: 1"

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Portfolio

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"

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.

Ethiopian Opal Necklace

Phenomenal Ethiopian Opals glow in every color of the rainbow!
Set in 22kt gold, oxidized sterling silver, and accented with white diamonds .36 ctw.

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"

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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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.

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"

Blue Diamond Turquoise Pendant

A rare piece of natural Blue Diamond turquoise from Nevada, with exceptional depth of color and matrix dispersion, is set in regal 22kt gold and embellished with gold beads and white diamonds .28 ctw.

Approximate length: 2"

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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.

Rainbow Quartz Dreamscape Pendant

A remarkable piece of Rainbow quartz is framed in 18kt gold and embellished with rich purple sapphires showing bold pink flashes. The back of the pendant features a piece of polished lapis scrolled into a frame adorned with ruby cabochons.

Approximate length: 2.25"

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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.

Lapis and Tsavorite Andromeda Pendant

A superb piece of natural surface lapis makes a well deserved grand entrance in 18kt gold, accented with bright green tsavorite garnets and pave diamonds .53 ctw.

Approximate length: 2"

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Portfolio > Gallery of Stacks

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
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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
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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
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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

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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

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Alexandria Stack

Exotic colors and textures celebrate the intermingling of cultures in the universal language of beauty.

From top:

RC461 Green Sapphire 18kt Gold Coil Band
GEARA8 ARA Oxidized Silver 24kt Gold Ruby Band
RR1223 Yellow Diamond 18kt White Gold Eternity Band
R1052 Brown Diamond 18kt Gold Vesta Band
R1024 Lines 18kt Gold Variety Band


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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

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Rings

Double Eagle Talon Rings

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

Cognac Diamond Circle of Wreaths Ring

The natural warmth of a cognac diamond .20 cts. lends a taste of honey to our 18kt gold Circle of Wreaths Ring.
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Wedding Rings

Ruby and Diamond Guinevere Band

Our 18kt gold Guinevere Band is decidedly royal in a classic pairing of rubies .42 ctw. and diamonds .12 ctw.

Ruby Vesta Band

The 18kt gold Vesta Band is one of our favorite stand alone rings that also serves as a sumptuous stacker...this version is made with rubies 1.1 ctw.

Size 8 and above, please call for pricing.