Karen Sugarman Designs

Opals are my birthstone, so I have always had a soft spot for them because of their unique qualities and fire. They are also notoriously difficult to photograph - especially for a novice like myself! Rest assured, this strand of opals has a lovely fiery translucence and is unique in so many ways . . . even though these photos say differently. A stunning graduated strand of Welo Opals...

Isabelle Earrings. Kite cut stones are frequently one of my most popular cuts to add to my designs, since gemstones are generally cut in a more traditional style. This gorgeous pair of Scorolite or Lavender Opal kite cut stones have been crowned with gently hand-linked tendrils of Tanzanite, Scorolite, Rainbow Moonstone, Pink Amethyst, and Keshi Pearl clusters - then suspended from silky pearl post earrings. The delicate coloring of this favorite barely-there light lavender stone...

A trail of creamy elongated Biwa Pearls have been separated with small rondelles of pink tourmaline to create this lovely and wedding—worthy necklace. The culmination of this design is a white Venetian intaglio (backed with Mother of Pearl) pendant featuring the three graces is crowned with a pink tourmaline at the removable bail...

Ayla Necklace. Freshwater keishi pearls, with their gorgeous silky nacre, have been hand-linked with rhodium silver and juxtaposed with a jaw dropping Georgian Enamel Silver Paste Pendant. The rich cobalt blue enameled disc has been encased within a silver paste cartouche frame and accented with a feminine silver paste basket of flowers. Three little teardrops dangle from below the ornate frame. This unique necklace has been married to a frilled section of hand-linked rock crystal and kyanite rondelles and further enhanced with a grouping of pink sapphire flanked with pyrite in gold vermeil. The gold vermeil is repeated again as the delicate pendant is suspended from a twist faceted rock crystal teardrop with hand coiled gold vermeil loops. Certain to appeal to any lover of Georgian era jewelry...

Blue and white themes are universally popular whether in interior design or jewelry. Such is the case with this whimsical and charming kyanite blue necklace. Various shades and sizes...

It is warm here today in Dallas and working on this stunning clear rock crystal necklace has simply been a delight. Not only does it seem cool because of the clarity of the stones, ...

Varying shades of ballet pink and pink grapefruit colored luxe morganite beryl beads are gently separated, creating a bountiful statement choker necklace designed to celebrate spring...

Rachelle Necklace - An explosion of pink, woodrose and garnet reds is exhibited by this cacophony of texture and color in this elegant cluster choker necklace. Each of the hundred...