Brilliant & Colorful Topaz

TOPAZ RING IN STERLING SILVER USD $465

This ring is set with a brilliant and colorful topaz with small accent diamond set in the prongs. Not everyone can afford a Cathy Waterman ring so here is a far more inexpensive and colorful alternative.

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Rose Cut Topaz

rose-cut blue topaz, smoky quartz and clear crystal, 22kt matte-finished gold vermeil

An expensive alternative to a rose cut diamond ring.

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Labradorite

katie diamond labradorite ring, $200

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FUN & TWISTY

The Blueberry Ring
Engagement Ring 14k yellow 2mm white sapphire or a .03ct diamond

in a prong setting gold : $209 Wedding Band: $185.00

Also comes in 14k white and 14k rose gold.

The Willow Ring
Engagement Ring 14k yellow 2mm white sapphire or a .03ct diamond

in a prong setting gold : $100.00 Wedding Band: $83.00

The first time I spotted the Blueberry ring was probably over a year ago while browsing through the Clay Pots site. I immediate loved it for it's simplicity, elegances and delicate execution. I was also surprised at the affordably of the set . Carla Caruso has sculpted a beautiful set of rings that twist and interlock. The Willow rings are a lovely streamed lines version of it the same organic idea.

For more info or to Purchuse Clay Pot or to Carla Caruso jewelry

Images are from Clay Pot & Carla Caruso jewelry

Check Out Adel Chefridi In Person

June 20 & 21
Annual American Crafts Festival
Lincoln Center
New York, NY
Saturday 12 noon to 9 pm
Sunday 10 am to 9 pm

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Petite Wow & Rose Cut

There’s a growing trend to use conflict free and natural colored diamonds. What’s good is that you know you're not helping fund illegal operations of rebels and or terrorists. Also, using one of these alternative options can bring down the cost of the ring.

I find natural diamonds are just cool alternatives to the tradition white diamond. Chocolate, blue, green or go goth, go black.

A popular cut for these alternative colored stones is one of my personal favorites, the Rose cut.

This ring in particular is modern and clean with a twist. It’s a moderation of the traditional solitaire setting, a white rose cut conflict free diamond with a 14kt Yellow Gold band and 14kt White Gold Bezel around the stone. The light hammered touches on the band adds a human touch, the signature of the artisan. It would have a very different feeling if the band was a perfect cast, cold and impersonal.

It’s a very sincere and sweet ring. I'd recommend the combination of this thin hammered.

14kt White Gold Bezel, White Rose Cut Diamond: 3mm (0.10 carat), 14kt Yellow Gold Band: 1mm $195.00 USD

slim - hammered 14kt gold band $47.00

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Pale Lovely Lavender In 2.5 Carats

I found this ring while browsing through Etsy one of my favorite places to find new pieces and emerging studios. This is a simple and elegant ring with a cocktail sized Morganite stone. It has a great combination of understated and subtle colors. The stone has a really lovely shade of soft pink/lavender that work wonderfully with the pale 14k yellow gold band.

Ballerina Ring, 14k Gold and Morganite priced at $340
To buy this ring go to onegarnetgirl

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Adel Chefridi's Mediterranean Modern Classics

I discoverd Adel Chefridi 4-5 years ago, while wandering through the Union Square Holiday Market (November 22 through December 28, 2008) in New York City. I instantly fell in love with his work. I’m usually not a fan of gold but the shade of pale gold and the finish combined with the use of alternatives to diamonds like morganite, rubellite, tourmaline , iolite and sapphires has helped change my mind. His ring carries the allure of an ancient Mediterranean beauty of a royal court.




Tourmaline and Diamond Ring priced at 1200$
The main stone just screams I love you with its brilliant red.The accent diamond are set delicately in a narrow band. Also according to the site you can also get green tourmaline as well. One could do a combination with one of the thin bands he make with small diamonds as a wedding ring.


Rubellite (pink to red Tourmaline) and ruby accents. 18k yellow gold with a satin finish. Priced at 2500$. This is a really stellar combo of gold and pink. The band has a bit of thickness to it that is well used with the addition of the accent stones.


Morganite faceted 10mm by 12mm. 18k yellow gold. pave diamonds on the band. Priced at 1500$.
I've seen a few rings with a Morganite. The center stone in this particular ring is very pretty. A nice alternative to a pink diamond.

The bride to be should also check out his other pieces to finish her bridal look on that special day.
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