Thursday, March 17, 2011

Aquamarines, Blue Topaz, and Other Delights!

March is the month of aquamarines, and aquamarine is truly one of the most popular gemstones that I sell. It's probably because they are not just beautiful whether they are a greenish colour, dark or light blue, or filled with inclusions, but because they mix so well with so many other gemstones. The first offerings here are aquamarines of varying colours and quality.
   Above is an aquamarine bracelet made with faceted slabs of blue aquamarine with 14 karat goldfilled accents and artist's lampwork beads. Below is an  aquamarine necklace made with large faceted rondelles in graduated size.  These aquamarines have a greenish colour and even a yellowish tint occasionally. They have a high polish and really shine; small accents are of sterling silver.
The following three aquamarine bracelets illustrate just how different aquamarine jewelry can look. The first bracelet has light blue aquamarines with gold vermeil accents, the second mixes sterling silver with fiery sunstone. And finally, the last aquamarine bracelet is one of my favorite combinations: rubies and aquamarines with sterling silver. The second strand is a sterling chain dangling a few rubies.


The two bracelets below are a kyanite bracelet with sterling and artist's lampwork, and a turquoise bracelet with vermeil.

The last three bracelets are made of blue topaz. It is difficult for me to keep blue topaz jewelry on my website; it generally sells very quickly. The blue topaz that I use, whether it is the lighter Swiss Blue Topaz or the darker London Blue is always gem quality, and such fun to create with! The middle bracelet features Swiss Blue topaz while the top and bottom bracelets feature gorgeous tiny (3mm) faceted London Blue topaz in sterling silver and 14 karat goldfill respectively.


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14 comments:

Rebecca said...

wow so much jewellery, love the shade of blue

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Love LuLu said...

I love Blue Topaz for spring. Such a striking color!

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elettrarossa said...

Your jewels are so beautiful, rich and balanced, many congrats!

Holly said...

I love these! A great use of aquamarine.

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Beautiful jewelry, love it!

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Petie Mae said...

I love the aquamarine stones- they are so versatile!

Anonymous said...

ow.........the jewelry is beautiful....i like it........

Fiona said...

I love the aquamarine stones used in your collection. Beautiful pieces!

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wholesale women's fashion said...

I like the aquamarine stone are pretty, every piece are nice.

Team Member said...

We have seen a HUGE influx of customers coming into the store looking for Blue Topaz. Wish we could get more of it!

Clark David said...

your jewels are beautiful...

Gold diamond rings said...

The blue looks gorgeous.....love it...

Dan Zuluaga said...

Beautifully styled and wonderfully blue. The bracelet with aquamarine is a handcrafted treasure. It is dainty and elegant.