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Gold Hoops and Gold Beaded Hoops

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Our 18kt gold hoops can be worn alone or as a foundation for drops. We also offer hanger studs that are fitted with gold wires that accommodate a variety of drops.

Tsavorite and Diamond Drops

Irrepressible tsavorite garnets 2.29 ctw. blaze brilliantly against white diamonds .10 ctw. in 18kt gold.

Approximate length: 1"

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"

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"

Snow Maiden Diamond Drops

A quartet of fabulous diamond rose cuts 1.6 cts. bring on the ice in 18kt gold.

Approximate length: 1"

Micro Pave Diamond Snake Drops

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

Approximate length: .875"

Diamond Flower of Life Drops

The Flower of Life is an aspect of Sacred Geometry, inspired by patterns that exist in nature. These patterns are believed to actualize the essence of Creation. Our version is adorned with tiny diamonds .07 ctw. set in the primary energy centers within the constellation. Many spiritual traditions have used this potent imagery as a point of entry for meditation.

Approximate length: 1.125"

Green Tourmaline Terra Drops

Imagine being enveloped in the aura of arboreal green tourmalines 5.26 ctw. trimmed with beaming white diamonds .06 ctw. set in 18kt gold.

Approximate length: .6875"

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"

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

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

Hungarian Coins

Authentic sterling silver Hungarian coins circa 1200 are bezeled in 18kt gold and embellished with gold beads; the coins bear the image of Madonna and Child on one side and the Hungarian crest on the other. Wear them as a perfect stand alone or layer them with our other drops, such as the Marquis Diamond Drops (pictured).

Approximate length: 1"

Mixed Metal Frame Drum Drops-large

Oxidized silver and 22kt gold team up to make a versatile pair of tribal drops, suitable for layering or wearing alone.

Approximate diameter: 1.5"

Mixed Metal Frame Drum Drops-small

Oxidized silver and 22kt gold team up to make a versatile pair of tribal drops, suitable for layering or wearing alone.

Approximate diameter: 1"

Splash Hanger Studs

Our 18kt gold Splash Hanger Studs are fitted with hooks that accommodate most of our drops.

Approximate diameter: .5"

Shown with our Green Tourmaline Starbright Drops (sold separately).

Approximate length: 1"

Diamond Triad Hanger Studs

Our 18kt gold and Diamond .10 ctw. Triad Hanger Studs are fitted with hooks that accommodate most of our drops.

Approximate length: .5"

Shown with our White Diamond Ojo Drops (sold separately).

Approximate length: .75"

Spiny Nautilus Hanger Studs

Our 18kt gold Spiny Nautilus Hanger Studs are fitted with hooks that accommodate most of our drops.

Approximate length: 1"

Shown with our Aquamarine Gondola Drops (sold separately).

Approximate length: .625"

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"

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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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!

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"

Tourmaline and Tsavorite Belize Drops

Lush tropical hues in the form of blue-green tourmalines 2.56 ctw. and tsavorite garnets .89 ctw. are united with white diamonds .06 ctw. and finished in 18kt gold.

Approximate length: 1"

Amethyst Bing Drops

Rose cut amethysts 5.04 ctw. cast their heliotrope spell in 18kt gold bezels with Bing tops.

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"

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.

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"

Chain sold separately.
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Four-tiered Moonstone and Diamond Drops

Ishtar, have mercy! Stunning rose cut moonstones 9.4 ctw. coupled with brilliant white tube-set diamonds .34 ctw. in 18kt gold will bring out the moon goddess in you...handcrafted with six hinges for maximum sway.

Approximate length: 2"

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"

Victorian Coral Intaglio Drops

Rare antique coral intaglios from the Victorian era are set in 18kt and 22kt gold and embellished with diamonds .12 ctw. and pink-tipped coral tulips.

Approximate length: 1.25"

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"

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"

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"

Lapis Lipstick Drops

Vibrant blue lapis is bezel set in 18kt gold and punctuated with white diamonds .10 ctw.

Approximate length: 1.25"

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"

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"

Chain sold separately.
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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).

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"

Chain sold separately.
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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.

Apatite Rose Cut Necklace

Carribean blue rose cut apatite stones are set with 22kt gold and white diamonds to create a gorgeous necklace....matching drops are

Apatite rose cut necklace SOLD
Rosecut Peridot and Tourmaline Necklace SOLD

Turquoise Table Ring

Stand back, friends, because this is over-the-top fabulous! A stately piece of Chinese turquoise with dramatic black matrix is set in satiny 18kt gold with a cleverly distressed faux finish...the grace note is a tiny crevice of white diamonds .03 ctw.

Aquitaine Ruby Ring

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

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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Our Thanksgiving Drops Sale begins on Friday, November 24 at 11:00 am through Monday, November 27 at 5:00 pm . All in-stock, non-consignment drops will be 20% off. Sale prices will appear in the cart NO SOONER THAN 11:00 am. Hoops are not included. Please shop carefully. All sales are final.
Additionally, we will be in the store on Sunday November 27 from 11:00-3:00 pm to serve you.
Though we strive to keep our website updated, some of your selections may be out of stock. Call us 505-984-0040 or email us info@goldeneyesantafe.com and we will find you something you like just as much...or better.