The Golden Eye

Keith Berge

The Golden Eye has had the privilege of representing artist Keith Berge for many years. His attention to detail and design are highly regarded in the world of goldsmithing.

"The primary influences in my work arise from a lifelong fascination with history and a desire to better understand the technical and artistic motivations and challenges of the past. As such, the majority of my work is an effort to pay tribute to the amazingly talented ancient craftsmen drawing heavily on Minoan, Sumerian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman influences. Humans have adorned themselves with jewelry for at least 30,000 years but the introduction of metals into jewelry is relatively recent, only becoming widespread in the past 7000 years. Sadly, many of the techniques used by the ancients to create their masterpieces have been lost due to rapid advances in technology and the ability to inexpensively mass produce items. It is my goal to keep the old ways alive, recreating by hand, often painstakingly, pieces that are similar or identical to the pieces made thousands of years ago. Although the tools I use are better than those of the Bronze Age Etruscan craftsman, the challenges are comparable. My medium of choice is high karat gold because it imparts a soft, rich luster to my pieces, providing a look suggestive of an ancient and regal past.

In addition to my goldsmithing, I have a 'day job' as an anesthesiologist at the Mayo Clinic. While I love this career with the academic and social outlets it provides, the greatest joy of my day comes when I can sit at my workbench to recreate the wonders of the ancient past."

International Folk Art Market

In mid-July, Santa Fe is transformed into a multi-cultural city, featuring the art, handicrafts, music, and food from ninety countries. "The mission of the International Folk Art Alliance is to celebrate and preserve living folk art traditions and create economic opportunities for and with folk artists worldwide."

Drops

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In 1971, The Golden Eye™ created the original Ear-rangements™, the hoop and dangle (a.k.a. drop) earring system that does it all… handcrafted in the heart of Santa Fe. This system allows you to mix, match, and layer drops onto hoops to create your own signature look.

Pink Tourmaline Aphrodite Drops

Our 18kt gold Aphrodite Drops create a luxe ambiance with sophisticated pink tourmalines 1.63 ctw. and plush white diamonds .24 ctw. in 18kt gold.

Approximate length: 1"

Rose Cut Salt and Pepper Diamond Drops

Unique and distinctive salt and pepper diamonds create a sophisticated and eye-catching look in these drops. The contrast between the elegant18kt gold setting and the organic, natural beauty of the diamonds makes these beauties stand out. A perfect blend of elegance and individuality.

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

Sea Serpent Peacock Pearl Pendant

Iridescent peacock pearls are beautifully displayed in our mixed metal power piece. Sterling silver Sea Serpents with 22kt gold beads create the frame for a freshwater button pearl with a mauve metallic nacre bezeled in 22kt gold. A 22kt gold hinge and cap hold a voluptuous blue teardrop-shaped beauty.

Approximate length: 2"

Chain sold separately.
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Sevilla Multi-colored Sapphire Hoops

Sevilla Multi-colored Sapphire Hoops create allure with 18kt gold beads and fourteen sparkling sapphire briolettes in a watercolor palette.

Approximate length: 1.5"

Commissioned Diamond Ring

One of our favorite endeavors is to create commissioned pieces with clients' heirloom stones, in this case an important pear-shaped diamond...diamond scrolls and golden beads enrich a silken contoured shank.

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"

Nouveau Niche Stack

Curves and swirls in beautiful patinas create a passionate ensemble.

From top:

R0967R-L Ouroborus 18kt Rose Gold Ring
SB003 Serenity 18kt Gold Band
R0967Y-L Ouroboros 18kt Yellow Gold Ring

Low Dome Blossom Ring

Conjoined blossoms create a refined silhouette in lightly polished 18kt gold, by Robin Waynee .

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.