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Original handcrafted artisan jewelry adapted from historical styles.
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$60 USD Offers ConsideredSALE QUEEN OF TARA Emerald Celtic Medieval Style Spiral Earrings 22KGV
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Emerald:Celtic Medieval Style:Sterling Vermeil
Medieval Ireland maintained its independence from England until after the Norman invasion in 1066, and was a major center of European culture during the early Middle Ages. The Celtic monks of the British Isles, who produced the immortal Book of Kells, preserved much of the priceless knowledge of the Roman Empire while the rest of Europe was in chaos. I imagine this elegant pair of earrings set being worn by one of the cultured Medieval Irish queens of Tara during this period. The earrings ...
$41 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Turquoise Linear Earrings 24KGV Roman/Ancient Style
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Turquoise
I was thinking of a cherished summer spent in the Aegean when I crafted these earrings, and the beautiful artisan jewelry I bought in the Monastiraki bazaar in Athens and throughout the islands. Much of Greek jewelry is still influenced by Turkish/Oriental styles like these earrings. Turquoise literally means the gemstone of Turkey, and is widely used and beloved in their jewelry. They are designed in a style that was widely used in the ancient and early Medieval world: Greek, Roman and ...
$68 USD SaleSALE Medieval Stained Glass - Ruby Kyanite Medieval Style Earrings 24KGV
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Ruby:Kyanite
Stained glass windows are one of the most spectacular examples of Medieval art, culminating in the Rose Window of Gothic cathedrals. These are huge round panels of stained glass, with a galaxy of jewel-toned colors radiating out from the center. The legendary Eleanor of Aquitaine would have seen the first of these Rose windows in the Cathedral of St. Denis. I've crafted these earrings in the deep reds and blues that were such a predominant color in these windows, on vermeil chandeliers that ...
$36 USD Offers ConsideredSALE My Medieval Heart Garnet Silver Filigree Medieval Style Post Earrings
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Garnet:Silver Filigree:Medieval Style
When Medieval knights returned from the Crusades in the 12th century, they brought back all manner of luxuries from the East, including filigree jewelry for their ladies. These finely detailed silver filigree and garnet earrings might have been purchased in some Eastern bazaar for a European knight's lady. The Medievals believed that garnets ruled the heart, love and passion. I've crafted these to celebrate my lifelong love and passion for all things Medieval. Perhaps you also have a Medieval ...
$53 USD Offers ConsideredSALE TURQUOISE Chandelier Earrings Ancient Medieval Style 22K GV
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Turquoise:Ancient/Medieval Style:Chandelier Earrings:Sterling Vermeil
I was blessed with the opportunity to spend a summer in Greece and Turkey when I was in college, and the memories of the colors - especially the remarkable quality of light that is characteristic of these places - have stayed with me for a lifetime. The whites and deep blues of the houses, the extraordinary intense blue of the skies, and the honey-gold marbles of the ancient temples overlooking the sea reflect the exact colors of Nature in this glorious part of the world. I was thinking of that ...
$49 USD Offers ConsideredLOVE MEDICINE Rhodolite Garnet Rhodochrosite Pink Chalcedony 22KGV Earrings
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Rhodochrosite:Rhodolite Garnet:Pink Chalcedony
One of my favorite authors is the talented Louise Erdrich, whose novels of Native American life in the modern world have all been highly acclaimed. My favorite of her novels is "Love Medicine," for whom this series of jewelry is named. All the pieces in this series are crafted with gemstones that are associated in folklore with love, soothing comfort and renewal. This is a particularly harmonious blend of shimmering pink Peruvian chalcedony, lusciously rose-pink rhodochrosite, and fine rhodolite ...
$32 USD Offers ConsideredSALE TUDOR Renaissance Cultured Pearls Dangle Earrings 14KGF 24KGV
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Cultured Freshwater Pearls
For the many customers who have written me to ask if I've been watching the marvelous new series "The Tudors": of course! The costumes and jewelry alone make the series a must-see for anyone who loves Renaissance history. These earrings are an adaptation of a style that was very popular during that time. I have another pair of Tudor Pearl Earrings, also in my Ruby Lane store. Pearls have always been loved, but during the Renaissance they were an integral part of any piece of jewelry. Pearl ...
$27 USD Offers ConsideredSALE MEDIEVAL SCARLET Cubic Zirconia Scarlet Crystal Silver Medieval Style Earrings
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Cubic Zirconia:Austrian Crystal:Medieval Style
The Medievals were passionately fond of vivid colors: russets, saffrons, blues, greens, all made a Medieval gathering glow with rich color. But scarlet red was far and away the most favored. In Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the immortal Wife of Bath--the incomparable Dame Alisoun herself-- proudly wears her scarlet red skirts and stockings. These silver filigree earrings, with their vivid scarlet red crystals, would have been popular during Chaucer's time, perhaps even worn by Dame Alisoun. ...
$41 USD Offers ConsideredSALE TUDOR English Renaissance Style Cultured Pearl Post Earrings 24K GV
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Cultured Pearl:Tudor:Renaissance
For the many customers who have written me to ask if I've been watching the marvelous new series "The Tudors": of course! The costumes and jewelry alone make the series a must-see for anyone who loves Renaissance history. These earrings are an adaptation of a style that was very popular during that time. Pearls have always been loved, but during the Renaissance they were an integral part of any piece of jewelry. Pearl earrings were worn not only for their beauty but to display the wealth and ...
$50 USD Offers ConsideredSALE TSARINA Medieval Russian Style Faceted Amber Linear Post Earrings 24KGV
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Baltic Amber:Russian Medieval Style
These magnificent earrings are an adaptation of a style worn by Medieval Russian noblewomen, who were passionately fond of amber. Their earrings were long, intricate and miniature works of art. A similar version, in pure gold, might have been a gift from a Medieval Tsar to his beloved Tsarina. (I was thinking of Peter the Great and his adored Catherine). The gems are precious amber: the top round beads are 10mm. hand-faceted honey amber (the faceting gives it a lovely subtle sparkle), and the ...
$35 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Tudor Renaissance Style Cultured Freshwater Pearl Chandelier Earrings GV
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Cultured Freshwater Pearls:Vermeil:Tudor Renaissance Style
For the many customers who have written me to ask if I've been watching the marvelous series "The Tudors": of course! The costumes and jewelry alone make the series a must-see for anyone who loves Renaissance history. These new earrings are an adaptation of a style that was very popular during that time. Pearls have always been loved, but during the Renaissance they were an integral part of any piece of jewelry. Pearl earrings were worn not only for their beauty but to display the wealth and ...
$27 USD Offers ConsideredSALE TUDOR Renaissance Style Cultured Freshwater 3-Pearl Dangle Earrings 24KGV
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Tudor Renaissance Style:Cultured Freshwater Pearl:Vermeil
For the many customers who have written me to ask if I've been watching the marvelous series "The Tudors": of course! The costumes and jewelry alone make the series a must-see for anyone who loves Renaissance history. These earrings are an adaptation of a style that was very popular during that time. Pearls have always been loved, but during the Renaissance they were an integral part of any piece of jewelry. Pearl earrings were worn not only for their beauty but to display the wealth and status ...
$60 USD Offers ConsideredSALE MEDIEVAL EMERALD Chandelier Earrings Emeralds Cultured Freshwater Pearls 24KGV Medieval Style
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Emerald:Cultured Freshwater Pearl:Medieval Style
This curved chandelier style of earring has been worn by women since ancient times, and was especially popular during the Medieval period. I've crafted these modern reproductions in a combination that would have been highly prized during that time: emerald and pearl. The curved chandeliers are 24kt. sterling vermeil, with a fringe of teardrop-shaped cultured freshwater pearls. The center gems are 4.5mm. faceted rondelles of gem emeralds from Colombia: emeralds were as highly prized during the ...
$65 USD Offers ConsideredLOVE MEDICINE Rhodolite Garnet Rhodochrosite Morganite Pink Tourmaline/Sapphire/Opal/Chalcedony
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Rhodolite Garnet:Rhodochrosite:Pink Tourmaline:Pink Sapphire:Pink Chalcedony:Morganite:Rose Quartz:Cascade Style
One of my favorite authors is the talented Louise Erdrich, whose novels of Native American life in the modern world have all been highly acclaimed. My favorite of her novels is "Love Medicine," for whom this series of jewelry is named. All the pieces in this series are crafted with gemstones that are associated in folklore with love, soothing comfort and renewal. This is a particularly harmonious blend of shimmering pink Peruvian chalcedony, lusciously rose-pink rhodochrosite; pink Peruvian opal ...
$86 USD Offers ConsideredSALE GODDESS UMA Ruby Garnet Rose Cascade Earrings 14KGF 24KGF
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Ruby:Rhodolite Garnet
She is the ancient Hindu Goddess of Love and Beauty, comparable in the West to Aphrodite and Venus. I saw Uma's spirit everywhere in India, in the breathtaking beauty and grace of the lovely Indian women. I've crafted this new pair of earrings for Uma, in genuine rubies--the national gemstone of India, and long a symbol of erotic love and passion in gem folklore--and roses, Uma's sacred flower. This matches my Goddess Uma Ruby Briolette Necklace, as well as my India! Ruby Garnet Bracelet, also ...
$41 USD Offers ConsideredSALE NORTHERN GOLD Amber Medieval Style Chandelier Earrings 24KGV
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Amber:Medieval
During Ancient and Medieval times, fine Baltic amber was as prized as gold--and it was known as the 'Gold of the North.' Women treasured their radiant golden amber jewelry in ancient Greece and Rome, and all throughout Europe during the Middle Ages. The magnificent Medieval earrings would have been worn with pride by any Celtic, Russian or Viking lady! The chain-maille pendants are made with from 24kt. sterling vermeil rings, and are adorned with the finest radiant honey amber, sparkling with ...
$60 USD Offers ConsideredSALE TSARINA Russian Medieval Style Chandelier Earrings Madeira Citrine Amber 22KGV
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Madeira Citrine:Amber:Medieval Russian Style
These magnificent earrings are an adaptation of a style worn by Medieval Russian noblewomen, who were passionately fond of amber. Their earrings were long, intricate and miniature works of art. A similar version, in pure gold, might have been a gift from a Medieval Tsar to his beloved Tsarina. The 22kt. sterling vermeil connector is a filigree adaptation of the distinctly Russian 'onion-dome' style of Medieval cathedral. They are set with an oval cabochon of honey amber in the center. (Note: the ...
$45 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Amethyst Ancient Roman Style Chandelier Earrings GV
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Amethyst:Ancient Roman Style
Ancient Rome has been in the spotlight recently because of the hugely popular series "Rome," and I am delighted: it is my favorite period of history and culture after the Medieval period. I've adapted this pair of earrings from Roman earrings of the early Empire (first century A.D.), originally crafted in amethyst and pure gold. Amethysts were quite popular in Roman jewelry. They were associated in gemstone folklore with truth and clear vision. Both the Greeks and Romans believed that wearing ...
$32 USD Offers ConsideredSALE ANGELSKIN Coral 14KGF Edwardian Style Drop Earrings
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Coral
If you saw the film "The Hours," you may remember the lovely and graceful coral teardrop Edwardian earrings worn by Nicole Kidman in her brilliant portrayal of Virginia Woolf. The style of those earrings was classically Edwardian: I've crafted these as an affordable modern version of the coral drop earrings of that period. These are as graceful and elegant a pair of earrings as I have crafted recently, with teardrop briolettes of fine angelskin coral. They are accented with granulated rondelles ...
$60 USD Offers ConsideredSALE AGE OF AQUARIUS Apatite Amethyst Cascade Earrings 14K GF
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Amethyst:Apatite:Cascade Style
Apatite is a delightful stone, that comes in a variety of blue-green shades, ranging from deep peacock blues to electric tropical neon-blue. Along with amethyst, it is one of the birthstones of the sign of Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 19) and associated with creativity, originality and self-expression. They also make a very unusual and quite beautiful color combination. The style is a dangle of cascades of aquamarine/teal/violet color: a 9mm. briolette of faceted deep-purple amethyst is the bottom ...
$41 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Amethyst Medieval Style Chandelier Crescent Earrings 24KGV
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Amethyst
This curved chandelier style of earring was worn by women since ancient times, and was especially popular during the Medieval period. I've crafted these modern reproductions in amethyst, a beloved gem of the Middle Ages: it was associated with love, truth and clear vision. The curved chandeliers are 24kt. sterling vermeil, with a total of 16 faceted 4mm. amethyst rondelles. These are fine quality amethysts in the classic deep violet color. The center amethysts are high-quality 9mm. faceted ...
$60 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Amethyst Ancient Roman Style Chandelier Post Earrings 22KGV
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Amethyst:Sterling Vermeil:Ancient Roman Style
Ancient Rome has been in the spotlight recently because of the hugely popular series "Rome," and I am delighted: it is my favorite period of history and culture after the Medieval period. I've adapted this pair of earrings from Roman earrings of the early Empire (first century A.D.), originally crafted in amethyst and pure gold. Amethysts were quite popular in Roman jewelry. They were associated in gemstone folklore with truth and clear vision. Both the Greeks and Romans believed that wearing ...
$41 USD Offers ConsideredSALE ATLANTIS Larimar Aquamarine Turquoise Cultured Freshwater Pearl 14KGF Earrings
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Larimar:Aquamarine:Turquoise:Cultured Freshwater Pearl
I've crafted these earrings to remember the ancient legend of lost Atlantis, in the colors of the Caribbean seas. My Atlantis line of jewelry has inspired many a designer! Beads of pure and precious Dominican larimar are the focal points - larimar is also known as the 'dolphin' or 'Atlantis' gem. This stone is found only in one place in the world, one mountain in the Dominican Republic. It is the result of ancient volcanic explosions, an incomparable lustrous tropical aquamarine color. Dominican ...
$41 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Venus In Green 3-Dangle Green Chalcedony Briolette Earrings 24KGV
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Green Chalcedony
The color green has always been associated in folklore with the Goddess Venus. She is the ancient Roman Goddess of Love, Beauty and the arts. When she is pleased, her gifts are said to be love, joy and all things beautiful. As late as the Medieval and Renaissance times, green clothing was known as 'la livree des amoureux' - the color of lovers. These triple dangle earrings feature graduated shades of translucent green chalcedony, in faceted 10 and 12mm. briolettes. They hang from sterling ...
$50 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Victorian Style Gems: Lapis Coral Turquoise Cascade Earrings 14KGF
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Turquoise:Lapis:Coral:Victorian Style
I learned my jewelry skills as an apprentice to a master artisan who specialized in antique Victorian jewelry. I still remember the classic combination of turquoise, lapis and coral in the jewelry of that lovely period. I've crafted these new earrings in that classic Victorian combination, but in a modern dangle style with cascades of gemstones. These graceful earrings feature teardrop briolettes of very fine quality Chinese turquoise (almost certainly stabilized) in 10mm. briolettes. These are ...
$45 USD Offers ConsideredSALE VENUS IN GREEN Earrings Chrysoprase Briolettes Filigree Hearts 24KGV
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Chrysoprase:Ancient Style:Filigree:Sterling Vermeil
The color green has always been associated in folklore with the Goddess Venus. She is the ancient Roman Goddess of Love, Beauty and the arts. When she is pleased, her gifts are said to be love, joy and all things beautiful. As late as the Medieval and Renaissance times, green clothing was known as 'la livree des amoureux' - the color of lovers. The earrings feature one of the most breathtakingly beautiful of the green gems: water-green chrysoprase from Australia. The earrings feature a filigree ...
$72 USD Offers ConsideredSALE AUTUMN LEAVES Madeira Citrine Yellow Citrine Garnet Hessonite Spessartite Amber Carnelian Silver Cascade Earrings
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Madeira Citrine:Hessonite Garnet:Spessartite Garnet:Red Garnet:Green Garnet:Faceted Amber:Carnelian:Cognac Quartz:Silver
Autumn is my favorite time of the year, with its spectacular display of fall colors here in the New York mountains. I've crafted these new earrings in that array of vivid shades. I have a similar pair, in sterling vermeil, in my Ruby Lane Store. These are crafted in sterling silver. The gemstones are: cognac quartz ( a clear natural quartz that is dyed a cognac color), faceted honey Baltic amber, spessartite and hessonite spice garnet, Madeira citrine, yellow citrine, Vesuvianite (also known as ...
$55 USD Offers ConsideredBLUE HOUR Cascade Earrings Iolite Kyanite Rainbow Moonstone Chalcedony 14K GF
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Iolite:Kyanite:Rainbow Moonstone:Cultured Freshwater Pearl:Blue Chalcedony:Cascade Style
One of my lifelong favorite fragrances is Guerlain's famed "L'Heure Bleue" created in the Edwardian decade of the early 20th century. The term refers to the 'Blue Hour' of dusk in Paris, when the light fades to deepening blue-violet shadows. Parisians say it is the finest hour of the day for romance...... These lovely new earrings are a modern adaptation of a pair that might have been worn by a celebrated beauty in Paris of that time. I've accented them with gemstones the color of Paris' famed ...
$72 USD Offers ConsideredSALE AUTUMN LEAVES Carnelian Madeira Citrine Garnet Hessonite Spessartite Vesuvianite Chalcedony Cognac Quartz 22K GV Cascade Earrings
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Carnelian:Madeira Citrine:Garnet:Hessonite:Spessartite:Vesuvianite:Chalcedony:Golden Citrine:Smoky Quartz:Cognac Quartz
Autumn is my favorite time of the year, with its spectacular display of fall colors here in the New York mountains. I've crafted these new earrings in that array of vivid shades. I have a similar pair in sterling silver in my Ruby Lane Store. The gemstones are: cognac quartz ( a clear natural quartz that is dyed a cognac color), spessartite and hessonite spice garnet, honey chalcedony, Madeira citrine, yellow citrine, Vesuvianite (also known as idocrase), green garnet, carnelian, and red garnet. ...
$36 USD Offers ConsideredSALE INDIA! Ruby Rondelles 24KGV Satin Teardrop Earrings
Artisan Jewelry:Earrings:Ruby
One of my many precious memories of living in India is the beauty of the jewelry worn by Indian women, usually in gold filigree set with precious stones. Rubies are the national gemstone of India, said to represent enduring wedded love (and erotic passion) and wealth, and in their purest state are so expensive that most of us cannot afford them. These are very affordable rubies, in faceted 8mm. faceted briolettes. These are designed for everyday wear, but have a bit of Eastern flair to them. ...
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