The Golden Eye

Ruby Sea Serpent Cuff

One of our most treasured designs is wrought in 18kt gold with ruby cabochon eyes...a portal to ancient times.

Ruby and Diamond Beaded Eclipse Drops

When you need an upscale drop with range, our 18kt gold Ruby .08 ctw. and Diamond .06 ctw. Beaded Eclipse Drops serve admirably, alone or as a layering piece.

Approximate length: .3125"

Hawk Earrings

Our 18kt Hawk Earrings, rendered in exquisite detail, are modeled after designs found in Egyptian iconography.

Approximate size: .625" x 1.25"

Mozambique Ruby Studs

Powerful, luxurious 18kt gold Mozambique Ruby 6.72 ctw. Studs are the perfect shape for your lobes...gold beads add a Byzantine touch.

Approximate length: .75"

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!

Montana Sapphire Zandra Ring

The 18kt gold Zandra Ring features a tempestuous rose cut dichroic Montana sapphire 1.8 cts. in a triple-banded 18kt gold mounting with white diamond .06 ctw. flanks.

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"

Coptic Cross Earrings

The ancient Ethiopian cross is the inspiration for our Coptic Cross Earrings. Fashioned from 18kt gold and set with red rubies, they are substantial in size but intentionally balanced to be very comfortable.

Approximate length: 1.625"

Burmese Ruby Perugia Ring

The dramatic hue of a deep cherry red Burmese ruby 1.52 cts. has the right temperament for our 18kt gold Perugia Ring flanked with shimmering white diamonds .21 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.

Pear-shaped Emerald and Diamond Ring

A very special client asked us to design a ring around her fabulous pear-shaped emerald. We gave the luscious gem a prong setting with a halo of diamond melee spilling over into the rim. Diamond-studded buttresses rise up from the shank to the bezel. The underside of the ring boasts an 18kt gold bridge studded with, you guessed it...diamonds. Needless to say, this ring looks great both on and off the finger!

The Alexandra Ring

Named for the Empress of Russia, wife of Czar Nicholas II, the Alexandra Ring ring is worthy of a monarch.

A 5.56 ct. rose cut grey diamond is set in 18kt gold and encircled with shimmering white diamonds .57 ctw...a ribbed and beaded 18kt gold shank adds elegance.

Rutillated Quartz Eclipse Ring

Fascinating patterns enliven the rutillated center of our Eclipse Ring...its heavy 18kt gold bezel is scored and textured, and studded with Mali garnets .61 ctw. and cognac diamonds .16 ctw...the handsome shank is contoured to fit between your fingers like a glove.

Moonstone Titania Ring

Glory is in bloom, as evidenced by our 18kt gold Moonstone 4.72 cts. Titania Ring, encircled with glittering white diamonds .53 ctw.

Bombay Sapphire Ring

An Art Deco marvel, our Bombay Sapphire Ring is superbly built in 18kt gold with a cornflower blue sapphire 4.49 cts., white diamonds .08 ctw., and fine granulation.

Black Diamond Oval Dome Ring

This ring does for your hand what high heels do for your legs...can you picture it? A bountiful rose cut black diamond 23.02 cts. needs absolutely nothing apart from its smooth 22kt gold frame and a wearer who is unafraid to make a statement.

Emerald Cabochon Scallop Ring

The 22kt gold Scallop Ring, designed and carved by Norah Pierson, features a bottomless emerald cabochon framed by twinkling white diamonds.

Tourmaline Verdana Ring

Starting with a lush blue green tourmaline 7.36 cts. that just won't quit and ending with a halo of demantoid garnets 1.05 ctw. and diamonds .24 ctw., the 18kt gold Verdana Ring might just be the charmer of the year!

Padparadscha and Diamond Ring

Here's a dream of a custom ring in 18kt gold....one of the rarest of sapphires gets the royal treatment with a fancy diamond halo and diamond buttresses. Padparadscha is the Sanskrit word used to represent the color of a tropical lotus flower.

Chrysocolla Scallop Ring

Botticelli's Venus could rock this ring and so could you...a superb cabochon chrysocolla 16 cts. is rimmed with pave diamonds .30 ctw. and finished with an 18kt gold tapered shank.

Golden Zircon Ygerna Ring

From the Knights of the Round Table comes a one-of-a-kind ring in 22kt gold...a rare golden zircon cabochon flanked by mulberry zircons and andradite garnets, with a sprinkling of shimmering white diamonds.

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.

Moonstone Moorish Tapestry Ring

Straight from Scheherazade's manicured finger comes the Moorish Tapestry Ring with a sensational blue moonstone 13.30 cts. and scintillating demantoid garnets, set into an ornate 18kt gold bezel and shank.

Black Diamond Celestial Ring

The Black Diamond Celestial Ring lives up to its name...22kt gold symbolizes the sun encircled by tiny diamond .04 ctw. stars in orbit...bright, peened sterling silver signifies the moon. The dazzling rose cut black diamond 14.78 cts. exemplifies a gemstone that has never been found anywhere but in Brazil and the Central African Republic, prompting scientists to attribute its origins to stellar supernovae explosions.

Azalea Ring

One of the most exciting rings to ever grace our cases! Gorgeous multicolor tourmalines form the petals of the exquisite 18kt gold Azalea Ring.

Constanza Ring

Constanza was designed in 18kt gold as an engagement ring for a client. A square cut, 1.3 carat diamond is the centerpiece, with cognac diamond accents on the shank.

Blue Zircon and Diamond Ring

A blue zircon and diamond ring was commissioned by a very special customer. Diamonds bubble up from all sides of an ornate 18kt gold shank. A glistening diamond halo cradles an exceptional blue velvet zircon fitted with rounded double prongs.

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.

Rose Crush Stack

We've got a crush...how about you?

From top:

RR0102 Ruby 18kt Yellow Gold Eternity Band
R1211 Ruby and Diamond Guinevere Band
RC677 Faceted Ruby Be Mine Ring
R1211 White Diamond Guinevere Band
R1052 Ruby Vesta Band

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

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

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

Cabochon Ruby Eye of Horus Ring

When you want the Eye of Horus, the whole Eye of Horus and nothing but the Eye of Horus, look no further...copious amounts of 18kt gold create a distinguished setting for a ruby .28 cts. cabochon and a hidden white diamond .03 ct.

Buff Top Ruby Eye of Horus Ring

A buff top ruby .28 cts. is domed with a cabochon cut while the bottom is faceted, creating the illusion of depth as the human eye is drawn into the eye of the stone. Rows of pave diamonds .30 ctw. in 18kt gold illuminate the rest of this mystical symbol. Every part of this talisman has meaning; in ancient times, it was used as an integral part of healing.

Narrow Ripple Ring

Dunes and tides come to mind within the organic lines of our 18kt gold Narrow Ripple Ring.

Tradewinds Ring

A Norah Pierson favorite, the 18kt gold Tradewinds Ring speaks to the wanderer in all of us with glimmering white diamonds .03 ctw. to light the way.

Black Diamond Meteora Ring

You will adore our rose cut black diamond 4.84 cts. Meteora Ring in 18kt gold...easy to wear, plenty of flair!

Peridot Florentine Ring

Take it from us, Eve...you won't be able to resist the glowing green-apple allure of our 18kt gold Peridot 8.56 cts. Florentine Ring with sparkling white diamonds .04 ctw.!

Lemon Sapphire Be Mine Ring

Wear a little sunshine on your finger with our 18kt gold Lemon Sapphire 1.4 cts. Be Mine Ring, made to stack or stand alone.

Sapphire Beaded Coil Ring

A light blue sapphire softly shines from the center of our 18kt gold Beaded Coil Ring.

Ruby River Rapids

Swirls of 18kt gold eddy around 4.22 carats of ruby cabuchons...frothy diamond bubbles play in the flow.

Buff Top Rectangle Sapphire Ring

The pull of a bottomless sapphire 1.2 cts. in a satiny 18kt gold bezel will turn this ring into a favorite...to stack or enjoy on its own.

Sapphire Circle of Wreaths Ring

Our much-loved 18kt gold Circle of Wreaths Ring is the setting for a deep blue sapphire .21 cts. that beams with old world charm.

Ruby Hugs and Kisses Ring

Subtle, refined, passionate...sounds like an intriguing dating profile, doesn't it, but it's the 18kt gold Ruby Hugs and Kisses Ring with ruby .24 ctw. hugs and pave diamond .18 ctw. kisses...an instant classic!

Brown Diamond Sitara Ring

The soon-to-be-if-not-already-classic Sitara Ring incandesces with a rose cut brown diamond.46 cts. and gold bead accents...and it stacks!

Peruvian Lily Diamond Ring

Truly a ring to swan around in! This 18kt gold band blooms with just under 2 carats of diamonds...an oval rose cut center cognac diamond .95 cts., four princess cut champagne diamonds .36 ctw., and eight white rounds .64 ctw. combine for some highbrow sparkle!

Faceted Yellow Diamond Ring

Our 18kt gold Faceted Yellow Diamond 1.22 cts. Be Mine Ring was born to shimmer...a perfect stand alone and a fab stacker!

Wild Horse Ring

The 18kt gold Wild Horse Ring captures the true spirit of the West. These bands are very comfortable, perfect for active lifestyles.

Hawk Ring

The 18kt gold Hawk Ring elicits the mystery of ancient Egypt. The intricate detail on this piece gives it a powerful appeal.

Circle of Wreaths Ring

Our 18kt gold Circle of Wreaths Ring has a Renaissance appeal.