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Prancing Horse Drops
These classic 18kt drops are cast replicas of the Greek Thrace Maroneian horse coin (350-250 B.C.).Approximate length: .625"
Moonstone Spice Drops
How about a little blue flash magic...faceted moonstones 1.39 ctw. supply it abundantly in our 18kt gold Spice Drops.Approximate length: .5'
Diamond Star of David Drops
Twinkling diamonds .08ctw. transmit tiny shafts of light in our 18kt gold Star of David Drops.Approximate length: .75"
Wisteria Drops
When you need that certain je ne sais quoi, a subtle element to get your aesthetic point across, reach for our 18kt gold Wisteria Drops...as a stand alone or a layering piece.Approximate length: .5"
Lemon Quartz Stirrup Top Petal Drops
The verdant beauty of lemon quartz sparkles through curved facets that sway from our 18kt gold and diamond .04 ctw. stirrups.Approximate length: 1.5
Diamond Triad Drops
Try our curvy little triangles of golden perfection in 18kt gold with white diamonds .10 ctw.!Approximate length: .75"
Variscite and Diamond Drops
Meadow-green variscite with creamy matrix is bezeled in 18kt gold and finished with white diamonds and gold beads...a real mood elevator!Approximate length: .625"
Rainbow Aqua Drops
Ethereal rainbow hues shimmer within an extraordinary pair of aquamarine 19 ctw. briolettes...satiny 18kt gold caps are topped with dazzling demantoid garnets .35 ctw. and tailed with pristine white diamonds .04 ctw....micro pave diamond circlets provide a fine flourish.Approximate length: 1.5"
Hummingbird Drops
The hummingbird, symbol of joy, is celebrated in 18kt gold.Approximate length: 1"
Geranium Drops
Our graceful rendition of a geranium leaf is ornamented with a glittering diamond center .06 ctw. in 18kt gold, for a nostalgic silhouette.Approximate length: .75"
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"
Opal and Diamond Doublet Drops
Flickering blues and greens animate our Boulder opal doublets, enrobed in 18kt and 22kt gold and crowned with glimmering semi-circles of white diamonds .20 ctw. and gold beads.Approximate length: 1.25"
Kyanite and Emerald Lozenge Drops
Oval kyanite cabs 8.46 ctw. paired with round emerald cabs 1.99 ctw. were made for each other in 18kt gold.Approximate length: 1.25"
Faerie's Lantern Drops
Irresistible little oxidized silver lanterns are set with glimmering rose cut diamonds and trimmed in 22kt gold.Approximate length: .625"
Titanium-coated Electric Blue Druzy Drops
Titanium-coated electric blue druzy lives up to its name...simple 18kt gold settings sit back and let the stones work the room.Approximate length: 1"
Maltese Cross Drops
Immaculate little crosses are accented with twinkling white diamonds .08 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"
Peridot Larissa Drops
When you want a gemmy look, Larissa comes through with merry peridots 2.48 ctw. and bubbly diamonds .18 ctw. in 18kt gold.Approximate length: 1"
Ruby Verbena Drops
They're just so good...chic little verbena flowers are studded with vibrant rubies .16 ctw. in 18kt gold.Approximate length: .5"
Striped Quartz Monument Drops
Clear quartz embedded with earth tone stripes are fitted with 18kt gold bails, exemplifying the limitless creativity of Mother Nature.Approximate length: 2"
Pierced Arrow Drops with Diamonds
We never tire of this romantic, valorous design in 18kt gold, dusted with white diamonds .09 ctw.Approximate length: .75"
Displayed in thumbnail with our Petrified Coral Slabs (call for availability).
Moonstone Gelato Drops
Polished Moonstone Wands are suspended from our 18kt gold and diamond .16 ctw. Gelato tops.Approximate length: 1.5"
Sapphire and Diamond Scroll II Drops
Uptown girls, we've got your number...deep blue sapphires .22 ctw. look grand with a bevy of bright white diamonds .26 ctw. in our classic 18kt gold deluxe scrolls.Approximate length: .75
Yellow Diamond Bow Drops
It's all in the refraction...brilliant yellow diamonds .50 ctw. are flanked by shining white diamonds .16 ctw. and set in 18kt gold.Approximate length: .625"
Tsavorite Garnet Marquis Drops
A striking color of green in which to see and be seen is at your fingertips....tsavorite garnets .04 ctw. and bubbly white diamonds .04 ctw. are set in 18kt gold to be worn alone or as layering pieces.Approximate length: .6875"
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"
Case 11 Extra Drops
Hanger Studs
Do you have ears that are especially sensitive to weight? Are you concerned that your ear holes appear too large? You can still enjoy Ear-rangements by utilizing our Hanger Studs (look under Hoops); they work with most of our drops (not suggested for layering drops).Each pair is fitted with hooks or labyrinths so that drops can be hung from them for a comfortable and chic look. The fittings are low maintenance 18kt gold wire, adjusted to allow the bail of the drop to slip on and off with resistance. As with all of our Ear-rangements, it's best not to wear them while engaged in vigorous exercise or clothes-shopping (which can qualify as vigorous exercise!).
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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.
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.
Capped Citrine Drops
Gold on gold never gets old...honey-colored citrine briolettes 8.97 ctw. are suspended from wedged 18kt gold caps.Approximate length: .75"
Chrysoprase Double Chestnut Drops
Glowing chrysoprase chestnuts are suspended from 18kt gold and diamond .06 ctw. bails, by Harmony Spark.Approximate length: 1.125"
Lapis Onion Drops
Indigo lapis 25 ctw. makes the scene in polished onion slices bezeled in 18kt gold.Approximate length: .625"
Amethyst Bing Drops
Rose cut amethysts 5.04 ctw. cast their heliotrope spell in 18kt gold bezels with Bing tops.Approximate length: .75"
Tsavorite Garnet Daisy Drops
Happy green tsavorite garnets are encircled with rose cut diamonds and set in oxidized silver, finished in 22kt gold...wear them alone or layer them for a sweet and sexy look.Approximate length: .5"
Sapphire and Diamond Floreale Drops
Bountiful pulchritude never goes out of style...our lush 18kt gold Floreale Drops with elegant sapphire briolettes 14.73 ctw. and shining white diamonds .16 ctw. invite you to indulge.Approximate length: 2.5"
Opal and Diamond Knockout Drops
Brilliant rose cut Mexican opals 6.5 ctw. are bezeled and beaded in 22kt gold and backed in 18kt gold...shimmering diamond kites beckon flirtatiously.Approximate length: 1.25"
Cabochon Ruby Drops
An elegant way to add a deep splash of color to your palette...ruby cabochons 3.47 ctw. and orange sapphires .32 ctw. bezel set in 18kt gold, ornamented with gold beads.Approximate length: 1.5"
Woven Heart Drops with Rose Cut Diamonds
The rose cut is a time-honored technique developed in the 1500's, used to showcase precious gems by crafting a softly faceted top with a flat base. Encased in 18kt gold, these exceptional rose cut diamonds 1.8 ctw. shine below trios of brilliant cut diamonds for the best of every-bling.Approximate length: 1.25"
Rose Cut Sapphire Drops
Bright and brilliant rose cut sapphires 9.6 ctw. are paired with shining diamonds .08 ctw. in 18kt gold.Approximate length: 1.375"
Juicyfruit Drops
Rosy rubellite tourmaline cabochons 6.23 ctw. topped with twinkling white diamonds cozy up to kiwi green sapphires 3.41 ctw., while sparkly mango sapphires perch above plummy amethyst 14.95 ctw. briolettes...all in yummy 18kt gold!Approximate length: 1.75"
Tiered Garnet Drops
Deep red rose cut garnets are set in 18kt gold backed with sterling silver, and accented with bright white diamonds .06 ctw....cherchez la femme!Approximate length: 1.25"
Lapis Lipstick Drops
Vibrant blue lapis is bezel set in 18kt gold and punctuated with white diamonds .10 ctw.Approximate length: 1.25"
Green Tourmaline Mojito Drops
Glittering shades of green come together in dedicated service to eye-popping glamor...rose cut tourmalines 8.70 ctw. in lime and mint are set with grassy green demantoid garnets .25 ctw. in 18kt gold.Approximate length: 1.25"
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"
Three-tiered Rose Cut Diamond Drops
The understated glamor of earth tone rose cut diamonds 9.02 ctw. and white diamond melee .34 ctw. in 18kt gold offers nonstop versatility.Approximate length: 1.75"
Brandy Garnet Drops
A pair of cushion cut citrine cabochons glows warmly beneath glittering white diamonds .12 ctw. and mandarin garnet cabs, hinged below a pair of dazzling golden-yellow sphenes...all in 18kt gold.Approximate length: 1.25"
Opal Doublet Drangonfly Wing Drops
Exquisite striations of blue, gold, coral, peach, and green create lacework reminiscent of dragonfly wings, bezeled in lustrous 18kt gold.Approximate length: 2.25"
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"
