The Golden Eye

Amy Bertelli

After inheriting The Golden Eye from her mentor, Norah Pierson, Amy embarked upon her role as the primary jewelry designer. Since 2007 she has honored the jewelry gallery’s founder while forging a path of her own. Her love of colored gemstones informs her designs. Amy considers herself a “midwife” for the materials. Her remarkable Power Pendant Series, including the Sugilite Baroque, Astarte, and Soul’s Compass Pendants, conveys the strength and depth of the Divine Feminine.

“I can always tell when I get the right combination of stones. They tell me when something is missing or when I have it right. Likewise, the decision to use 18kt gold or the warmer look of 22kt gold is dictated by the piece itself. My job is mostly to listen.”

Foxtail Chain

A substantial, simple 3.6 mm chain in deep 18kt gold, finished with an unobtrusive barrel clasp.

Approximate length: 16"
Available in 18" and 3.1 mm.

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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

Opal and Tourmaline

Water, sky, fire, and rainbows...all of these elements of nature seem to be embodied in the magnificent opal.

The opal is October's birthstone.

The Australian aborigines tell the story of the Creator coming down to earth from heaven on a rainbow to bring the message of peace to humans. Where his feet touched the ground, it became alive with opalescent color.

It is a fact that 95% of the world's opals are mined in the outback of Australia.

Opals are composed of a mineraloid gel, a mineral-like substance that does not demonstrate crystallinity as most gems do. Deposited in rock fissures, such as limonite, sandstone, or basalt, the small spheres of gel cause interference and refraction manifestations, resulting in the unique color play of the opal.

The opal is made up of at least 3% water, but can have a water content as high as 20%. It can become brittle when stored dry, and the color play may pale when exposed to heat for a long period. It is best to wear your opals regularly. They need to absorb the humidity from the air and the skin. They are rated a 5.5-6 on the Mohs scale, so caution is needed in order to avoid stress and abrasion to the stone.

Ethiopian Hydrophane opals have a different relationship with humidity and oils. They are happiest when they have less contact with skin oils and perspiration.

The tourmaline is also recognized as a birthstone for October. It may be a good alternative for the person who wants to wear their jewelry a little harder . The tourmaline is 7-7.5 on the Mohs scale, making it a very durable stone.

The word tourmaline means "stone with mixed color." They are found in nature in virtually every hue of the rainbow, often with multiple colors in the same stone. The watermelon tourmaline, with three distinct colors, is one of the most fascinating specimens.

Mined mainly in Brazil and Africa, tourmaline is one of the most utilized stones in jewelry today. Rubellite describes a deep red tourmaline, Paraiba, an intense blue green, and Canary, a golden yellow. No two tourmalines are exactly alike, making them a perfect choice for one-of-a-kind pieces.

Legend has classified the tourmaline as the stone of love and friendship, rendering them firm and lasting.

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!

The Illuminating Lens Necklace

Incandescence animates an Ethiopian opal orb in a sapphire-encrusted .84 ctw. 18kt gold frame, suspended from a crescent moon bail that boasts an orange sapphire flanked by two glittering diamonds .06 ctw....layers of 18kt gold and opal beads echo the swirling apricot chromatics of the pendant.

Approximate length (pendant): 1.75"

Approximate length (necklace): 18"

Labradorite Hawk Pendant

An especially adularescent labradorite teardrop 11 cts. is proffered by the iconic raptor in 18kt gold.

Approximate length: 2"

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Jadeite Ajna Pendant

Three fine jadeite cabochons 1.34 ctw. are bezeled in 18kt gold and illuminated with three brilliant diamonds .07 ctw. The uppermost cab is crowned with gleaming gold beads.

Approximate length: 1.5"

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Indicolite Tourmaline Pendant

A deep forest-green seven carat indicolite tourmaline is cushion cut, bezeled in 18kt gold, and coiffed with a diaphanous blue-tinged moonstone .15 cts. and two twinkling diamonds .03 ctw.

Approximate length: 1.5"

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Mauve Pearl Starfish Pendant

A beaded 18kt gold starfish clasps a tantalizing mauve pearl to bring out the siren in you.

Approximate length: 1"

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Ardoxsho Coin Pendant

The Kushan Empire in what is now northern India is the source of this Ardoxsho coin which we have reproduced in sterling silver. Ardoxsho, goddess of wealth, is backed with a Shaka king who ruled circa 325-345 A.D. The coin is bezeled and beaded in 18kt gold.

Approximate diameter: .75"

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Unalome Pendant

The 18kt gold Unalome symbolizes the path to enlightenment in the Buddhist tradition...spirals and curves illustrate the circuitous travels of those on the path...the straight line exemplifies an increase in peace and awareness...a tiny diamond beams at the tip, emitting light. The serpent, or naga, is a complementary symbol representing the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. Both symbols are progressing toward a lotus, representing transcendence beyond egoic attachment.

Approximate length:1.25"

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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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Iris Quartz Pendant

The spectral panorama of an oval Iris quartz emanates good vibrations from within a simple 18kt gold frame.

Approximate length: 1.25"

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Ethiopian Opal Sophia's Cross Pendant

A smoldering Ethiopian hydrophane opal .79 cts. in rousing shades of orange, brown, and green is the centerpiece for Sophia's Cross in 22kt gold and sterling silver.

Approximate length: 1.5"

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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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Opal Andromeda Multiverse Pendant

This one puts the drama in Andromeda...coruscating guacamaya hues swirl inside an Australian opal 5.21 cts. in a 22kt gold bezel mounted on a blackened sterling silver shield...the shield is secured with a beaded 22kt gold frame punctuated with 22kt gold and diamond .26 ctw. stations...who needs force when you can have power?

Approximate length: 2"

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White Diamond Silvio's Cross Pendant

Silvio's Cross finds favor in 18kt gold with clean white diamonds .24 ctw.

Approximate length: 1"

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Harvest Goddess Pendant

A replica of an ancient Greek coin, devoted to a goddess... ours is cast in 18kt gold for a rich look.

Approximate diameter: .75"

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Ankh Pendant

The ancient Egyptian symbol known as the Key of Life displays its power in 18kt gold.

Approximate size: 1.25" x .75"

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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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Honeycomb Skep Pendant

A sterling silver honeycomb is home to an 18kt gold bee surrounded by radiant orange sapphires and garnets.

Approximate length: 1.25"

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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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Ethiopian Opal Shield Pendant

There is no mistaking the power in this piece. A spellbinding Ethiopian opal 10.52 cts. is flanked by sparkling white diamonds .10 ctw. and crowned with purple sapphires .05 ctw., tsavorite garnets .02 ctw., and a verdant Paraiba tourmaline .50 cts.

Approximate length: 1.5"

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Ethiopian Opal Andromeda Pendant

An astounding Ethiopian opal 3.99 cts. displays fiery orange, soft peach, lime green, cornflower blue, scarlet, lemon yellow, and a few shades in between...the frame for this stunner is composed of white diamonds .40 ctw. and orange sapphires .46 ctw. in 18kt gold. No mere mortal shall usurp your rule, Goddess, when this bauble is around your neck!

Approximate length: 1.25

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Demantoid Garnet Soleil Pendant

Here comes the sun...an exceptional demantoid garnet cabochon 5.09 cts. displays the coveted feathery plumes of a horsetail inclusion...faceted demantoids .19 ctw. shine at cardinal points while golden Mali garnets .07 ctw. and shining white diamonds .16 ctw. complete the dazzling halo.

Approximate length: 1.5"

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Coral Sconce Pendant

An heirloom piece if we ever did see one...pure elegance resides in a lavish oval of Mediterranean coral 16 cts. dressed in a simple beaded frame...topped and tailed with brilliant white diamonds .30 ctw.

Approximate length:2"

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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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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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Diamond Crystal Pendant

Here comes the rock candy! Four cognac diamond 1.64 ctw. crystals are lit up with crisp white diamonds .42 ctw. and set in an elegant, timeless 18kt gold frame.

Approximate length: 1.75"

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Tanzanite Valora Pendant

Quintessential Norah Pierson opulence defines this heirloom piece in 18kt gold featuring a 14 ct. tanzanite cabochon, vivid paraiba tourmalines .30 ctw., a blue zircon briolette 2.4 cts. and fancy white diamonds set in sinuous patterns.

Approximate length: 1.75"

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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Marmalade Garnet Andromeda Pendant

Beyond the ornamental and into the mystical we go, conveyed by the blaze of a spectacular grossular garnet 3.88 cts. set in 18kt gold and framed with pink sapphires .34 ctw. and glittering diamonds .36 ctw...the tapered, hinged bail is graced with bright tsavorite garnets .06 ctw.

Approximate length: 1.25"

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Opal Mandala Pendant

Sublime radial balance expressed in 18kt gold, white diamonds .40 ctw., demantoid garnets .10 ctw., and a mesmerizing Ethiopian opal 1.6 cts.

Approximate length: 1.5"


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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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Vintage Moonstone Pendant

A one-of-a-kind piece from the hands of Norah Pierson bestows iconic glamor...an effulgent rose cut moonstone from India is rimmed in sterling silver and set in gleaming 14kt gold...a frame of pave cognac diamonds attentively glistens...a generous gold bail on a sleek black chain harbors gold beads below and a silver-wrapped star sapphire above...the bottom of the piece is finished with a rose cut pear-shaped diamond and two round star sapphires, flanked by gold beads.

Approximate length: 1.25"

All proceeds will benefit The Wildlife Center, The Raptor Center, Heart & Soul Animal Sanctuary, Felines and Friends New Mexico, and Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary.

Aurora Borealis Pendant

It all started with an otherworldly Ethiopian opal 24.46 cts. that sparked the imagination of a visionary artist who called in the teal tourmalines 1.04 ctw., white diamonds .14 ctw., tsavorite garnets .04 ctw., and sapphires .02 ctw. as her allies and arranged them in a splendid constellation held in 18kt yellow and white gold!

Approximate length: 2"

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Rhodocrosite Lipstick Pendant

Juicy rhodocrosite, the color of watermelon, is crowned in 18kt gold and adorned with succulent orange sapphires.

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.

Moonstone Waterfall Earrings

An absolutely stunning pair of 18kt gold earrings features translucent rainbow moonstones 18.9 ctw. in articulated bezel settings accented with diamonds .30 ctw.

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.

Fire Agate Star of Creation

The Star of Creation represents the six attributes of the Creator: power, wisdom, majesty, love, mercy, and justice...a timely talisman to remind us of our potential. Highly animated, iridescent fire agate from the vaults of The Golden Eye are inlaid in 22kt gold...the center stone is encircled with gypsy set diamonds...a diamond rests between each of the six points of the star...the back of the pendant bears a golden starlet that echos the ruling pattern. This one-of-a-kind piece possesses the magnetism of a historical relic.

Approximate length: 1.25"

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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"

Multi-Stone Bracelet

A rainbow of colored gemstones makes for a bright and beautiful bracelet. Tourmaline, peridot, amethyst, and moonstones are set in 18kt gold with a watermelon tourmaline clasp.

Approximate length: 7"

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.

Moonstone Cascade Necklace

You'll be swooning with us once you lay eyes on the marvelous Moonstone Cascade Necklace, fashioned from 22kt and 18kt gold. An incandescent oval moonstone holds court amidst two round accent moonstones 5.35 ctw. Four bright diamonds are complemented by twelve gold beads for a luxuriant feel. A curvaceous faceted moonstone briolette takes it over the rainbow.

Approximate length: 16-18" adjustable

Scarf Slide

A one-of-a-kind scarf slide designed and created by Norah Pierson.

A colorful agate is set in sterling silver with 24kt gold foil. Adorning the piece are citrine, garnet, hematite, and rutilated quartz. This piece is an architectural work of art as much as it is an astonishing piece of jewelry.