Jun 11, 2015 | Colored Gems
“For the rest of my life, I will reflect on what light is.” Albert Einstein understood the power of light. When awed by the beauty of a gem, it’s the light, not the stone, which moves us. The dance between light and gem reflects that of a relationship—sometimes...
Apr 9, 2015 | Colored Gems
Peridot has been discovered not only in the Earth’s mantle, but on the moon, Mars and in fallen meteors. However, a trip to Earth’s nightlight isn’t necessary to add this beautiful gem to a collection. Beyond unique locations, Peridot is one of the...
Mar 26, 2015 | Designing Eye, Once Upon A Jewel
Everyone’s a genius in hindsight. More valuable is foresight – the ability to predict and take action based on insight into a future chain of events. Guided by intuition, vision, and smarts, my client purchased these exquisite 8.03-carat, tangerine Spessartite garnets...
Mar 5, 2015 | Colored Gems
Rhodolite Garnet 15.11 caratsOrigin: Tanzania15.83×12.62×8.91 mm oval A garnet…what do you see – bursting pomegranates…flames of crimson cabernet encircling your glass? Garnet comes from the Latin word Granatum referring to the red seeds of...
Jan 29, 2015 | Designing Eye, Once Upon A Jewel
Stars are born, but not always in the heavens. For this project, we created what would be the star performer at my client’s anniversary soiree, a vivid Blue Tourmaline and colored gem mosaic ring that stole the show. She came my way via a referral from someone I...
Jan 8, 2015 | Colored Gems
Let’s Play Clue – January 8, 2015 Red Sunstone9.27 carats15.3×15.5×9.2 mm, TrillianValued at $5850What ranges in color from butterscotch, to orange, green, to red with some of the most prominent deposits located in the U.S.? Give up? Breathtaking sunstones! One need...
Oct 16, 2014 | Designing Eye, Once Upon A Jewel
What to Wear with Anything An episode of “What NOT To Wear” wasn’t on my television screen when designing this custom Torii pendant for my client. I created my own show called, “What To Wear With Anything”. A world-class gem and mineral collector, my client...
Sep 25, 2014 | Designing Eye, Once Upon A Jewel
Looking through one’s jewelry box can be a trip down memory lane~underneath the sophisticated jewels you now possess is the ring your first boyfriend gave you, the simple strand of pearls you wore to graduation all those years ago, or in this case a pair of early...
Aug 27, 2014 | Bring Your Own Jewels, Designing Eye, Once Upon A Jewel
One of my passions is to express facets of life in jewelry . . . in this case, The Smile. Very few things in life make us feel as wonderful as the warmth of a smile. My client, a jewelry collector, acquired an extraordinary large, baroque 26 mm South Sea pearl. Take...
Feb 10, 2014 | Bring Your Own Jewels, Progressive Pairs
BYOJ (Bring Your Own Jewelry) See Cynthia Renée's custom jewelry design portfolio here. Discover how your jewels can be a guide to personal transformation. GET GUIDE CONTACT Call 919.883.4791EmailSchedule CUSTOMER CARE Payments Shipping Returns Jewelry Care...
