Silver & Gold

Silver and gold, silver and gold
Everyone wishes for silver and gold
How do you measure its worth?
Just by the pleasure it gives here on earth.

Silver and gold, silver and gold
Mean so much more when I see
Silver and gold decorations
On every Christmas tree.

What's a Christmas tree without tinsel and pretty silver and gold decorations? Can't really call it a Christmas tree now can you? And think of all the fun and joy that would be lost on Christmas morning if all the young folks didn't get to see that sparkling, happy tree.

Silver and gold, silver and gold
Mean so much more when I see
Silver and gold decorations
On every Christmas tree.

(Rankin/Bass, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer)

The Inspiration:

The Jewelry:

"Gold is a treasure, and he who possesses it does all he wishes to in this world, and succeeds in helping souls into paradise."

~ Christopher Columbus

Spiced Mango

Imagine a cozy autumn day... Colorful leaves gently twirling to the ground in vibrant orange, rust and green.  The aromas that fill the air, hot spiced cider with a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, a hint of burnings leaves.

The warm embrace of this sweet and spicy collection of gems appeals to everyone's need for a kiss from mother nature. The colors create a complex combination that will spice up even the most blustery fall days. Awaken your senses with a burst of fresh mango, spicy clove and rich emerald green.  The addictively uplifting colors are one trend you’ll definitely want to follow.

The Inspiration:

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"Delicious autumn!  My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns."  ~George Eliot 

Autumn Zest

"A few days ago I walked along the edge of the lake and was treated to the crunch and rustle of leaves with each step I made. The acoustics of this season are different and all sounds, no matter how hushed, are as crisp as autumn air." (Eric Sloane)

Beautiful Lemon Citrine and Whisky Quartz gemstones uniquely faceted to reflect the season are set as though they are gentley falling leaves. If you have a zest for this this time of year and all of it's splendor you will love this collection!

The Inspiration:

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"November comes
And November goes,
With the last red berries
And the first white snows.

With night coming early,
And dawn coming late,
And ice in the bucket
And frost by the gate.

The fires burn
And the kettles sing,
And earth sinks to rest
Until next spring."

~ Elizabeth Coatsworth

 

Plum Passion

Purple is royalty. A mysterious color, purple is associated with both nobility and spirituality. The opposites of hot red and cool blue combine to create this intriguing color. On the more red side of purlpe we have rich and romantic plum. The combination of the gemstones purple amethyst, pink tourmaline, tanzanite blue and rhodolite garnet evokes the luxurious and sultry feelings of the color plum. Slip on any of these featured pieces of jewelry and discover the passion of plum.


The Inspiration:

The Jewelry:

"The Word Plum"

By Helen Chasin

The word plum is delicious

pout and push, luxury of
self-love, and savoring murmur

full in the mouth and falling
like fruit

taut skin
pierced, bitten, provoked into
juice, and tart flesh

question
and reply, lip and tongue
of pleasure.

Bountiful Harvest

There is nothing quite like this time of year. "When the trees their summer splendor change to raiment red and gold, when the summer moon turns mellow, and the nights are getting cold; When the squirrels hide their acorns, and the woodchucks disappear; Then we know that it is autumn, loveliest season of the year." (Carol L. Riser, Autumn) It is as if all of nature is waiting to energize your soul with its most intricate art forms. 

Harvest time marks the end of the growing season and is the focus of many seasonal celebrations. Celebrate this Bountiful Harvest of pearls in designs inspired by the season.

The Inspiration:

The Jewelry:

 

"There is music in the meadows, in the air --
Autumn is here;
Skies are gray, but hearts are mellow,
Leaves are crimson, brown, and yellow;
Pines are soughing, birches stir,
And the Gipsy trail is fresh beneath the fir.
 

There is rhythm in the woods, and in the fields,
Nature yields:
And the harvest voices crying,
Blend with Autumn zephyrs sighing;
Tone and color, frost and fire,
Wings the nocturne Nature plays upon her lyre."~William Stanley Braithwaite, Lyric of Autumn

Bejeweled

Hiding away
There's a little bit of gypsy in me
Just hanging around
Till that magical night
When the stars by their light
Give mystery to the sleeping lagoon,
While a haunting guitar
Not too near, not too far,
Gaily hums away,
Strums away
A titillating tune.

When I'm there in the dream
With the one in the world
I worship passionately,
At the moment supreme
Will be shown the unknown
Gypsy in me.

(Cole Porter; Anything Goes)

The Inspiration:

The Jewelry:

"There is a harmony in autumn, and a luster in its sky, which through the summer is not heard or seen, as if it could not be, as if it had not been!"

  ~Percy Bysshe Shelley

Candy Apple

Remember the crunchy cinnamon hard candy that coats a crisp, tart apple. Bring a little candy apple red to your wardrobe with a modern silver bezel featuring a gorgeous piece of red coral. Throw on a pair of patent leather shoes and a splash of red lipstick and get ready to have some fun. So delicious!


The Inspiration:

The Jewelry:

"Our passions are the true phoenixes; when the old one is burnt out,
a new one rises from its ashes."
~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Amber Afterglow

Kicking through piles of fallen leaves the wind has whisked from the branches, they rustle and crunch under your feet on a crisp autumn afternoon. Sipping tea and watching the trees turn, while wrapped in the warmth of a cherished quilt, you enjoy all that fall has to offer.​​

For those who crave the warmth of autumn, experience them through the rich and irresistible hues of amber. Amber jewelry reflects a comforting seasonal palette that is reminiscent of that special place and time. Wrap yourself in a cozy sweater and indulge in an Amber Afterglow.

The Inspiration:

The Jewelry:

"How beautifully leaves grow old.  How full of light and color are their last days." 
~John Burroughs

Appletini

The green-apple crispness of Peridot complements today’s lively fashion scene perfectly. As the popularity of lime green continues to grow, so does the youthful appeal of this citrus-hued gem. Hit just the right balance of sweet and tart with these refreshing earring designs and add some excitement to any outfit.

The Inspiration:

 

The Jewelry:

The Cocktail:

Appletini

Makes 1

* 2oz Vodka

* ½ oz Apple Pucker Schnapps

* ½ oz Apple Juice

* Ice

* Apple Slice

Prepare apple slices ahead of time: Slice mid-sections of green apples showing off the 5-point star in the core. This makes for a dazzling presentation. (Remember to remove the seeds) Store these slices in 7-UP to deter oxidation. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Combine the ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass.

Adjust the apple pucker to taste and keep it really cold. It’s best to chill both the vodka and the apple pucker. Float one slice of green apple on top of your drink. Serve Appletini and enjoy!