"Mucha Mermaid II" Bijou Médaille in 18K Gold & Diamond on Aquamarine Necklace

This hamsa is one of Eytan Brandes' older designs, but he has realized it in many different iterations over the years, always keeping it fresh. In shimmery, satin-finished 18 karat yellow gold, this latest version is the first time he's tried opening up one side. The other side is pavé-set with 25 diamonds. In keeping with tradition, he used all different size stones because this design is one of Eytan's favorite ways of using diamonds from Eytan's Big Box o' Recycled Diamonds! These are stones, mostly of average or below average clarity -- pulled from the thousands of pieces of jewelry that have come through the store over the years on their way to be melted and made by Eytan into something better. The stones used for this pendant range in size from 0.8mm to 2.2mm for a total diamond weight of 0.78 carats. Eytan used diamonds that would be considered "slightly included," avoiding the ones that would be classified as "included." (In other words, he used SI1-2's and avoided the I's, with the exception of the stone at the very top, which is a straight I2.) Most of the stones are full cut, but since a lot of these diamonds came from older jewelry, there are a few single cuts as well. Meticulously set, everybody gets their job done, especially set against yellow gold, which can't help but elevate their color. All stones are earth-mined, natural and untreated. We love putting these stones to good use, and we love the way a bit of careful sorting can bring stones from 25 different pieces of uninspired jewelry together to act as a unified team in something new, beautiful and wearable. Go team! The bale* is teardrop-shaped and decent-sized (8.5mm x 6.5mm), allowing for many chain options, but we like our bright red carnelian bead necklace...

This is the second time we've cast this pendant -- an original design by Eytan Brandes. It depicts two amorous snakes slithering together to form a heart while they chomp happily on...

This necklace features one of Eytan Brandes' signature designs - a dancer spinning in her own web of movement. This version includes a little extra -- a barqoue freshwater pearl "cloud" that our dancing dervish seems to be plucking out of the air. The pendant is meticulously set with 51 tiny round diamonds in various sizes up to 1.3mm; Eytan wanted them to look like they just naturally collected into little pools of light. These diamonds are all natural (i.e., earth-mined) and untreated stones with a total diamond weight of 0.34 carats. Our supplier rated this parcel G-H color and high SI or low VS clarity. The pearl is a freshwater baroque, glossy white and chosen specifically for its shape: our dancer appears is pressing her cloud at both ends, so we wanted a pearl that appeared to be a bit smooshed-looking -- like a pillow being caught between two hands. The chain* is cut from a gorgeous vintage 18 karat gold chain that we acquired at a vintage jewelry show...

This one-of-a-kind pendant by Eytan Brandes features a freeform slice of gold, set with a diamond, over a freeform slice of goshenite. Goshenite is a variety of beryl -- basically aquamarine without color. We acquired a little pile of this stuff -- the palest of pale blue and oddly cut -- and were at a loss as to what to do with it until Eytan hit on the idea of setting one of them in a bezel with an oxidized (blackened) inside pan. We love the end result. The swirly pattern of the oxidization plus the faceting plus the minute coloration of the stone combine to give this humble gem a truly unique, shimmery look -- worthy, even, of a hearty "Gosh!" (if anyone actually said "gosh" anymore...) By contrast, the diamond, bezel-set to float in the opening of Eytan's 18 karat gold shard, involves absolutely no hanky-panky. It's an earth-mined, natural and untreated stone weighing 0.04 carats -- a small but high quality sparkler (Eytan rates it G-H color and VS2 clarity). The hand-wrought pulled wire bale is roughly oval-shaped and oversized, since Eytan envisioned his pendant would be paired with beads (which generally require a bigger bale than a chain), but removable. We think our choker-length strand of faceted but rough sapphire...

This adorable hummingbird -- about a third the size of a real hummingbird -- came to us as a bale pendant (which was, we believe a conversion from a brooch), but we converted it to a fixed pendant and added a soft, just-thick-enough franco chain. The hummingbird is 18 karat gold with shimmery blue and green enamel and a tiny ruby...

This bold and graphic new pendant by Eytan Brandes is based on a design suggested by Eytan's brother Gidi, an artist living in Israel. Like a swirling yin and yang symbol, waves of ...

Exceptional one-of-a-kind large aquamarine diamond and black onyx necklace attributed to Mauboussin Paris and set in 18 karat yellow gold. This impressive necklace is a vintage creation dating to 1980s and is emblematic of the bold French high-jewelry glamour of that era. A large aquamarine of approximately 24 carats is the highlight of the necklace center pendant and features an ever-elegant emerald-step-cut. The aquamarine displays a rich and lively blue color that lights up beautifully as the necklace is worn. It is also characterized by fine clarity. The vivid aquamarine gemstone floats on top of oval 18 karat yellow gold base which is masterfully inlaid with black onyx and encrusted with sparkling fine white diamonds. The rest of the necklace is composed of elegant oval links, surface of which is accentuated with finely crafted ridges, and diamond set short links in between them. Altogether, the diamonds total approximately 5 carats. The juxtaposition of vivid blue aquamarine against elegant black onyx and a sumptuous frame of glittering diamonds in the pendant, along with the finely crafted necklace links, all make for an incredibly sophisticated and chic statement jewel. The necklace is in excellent condition and bears French hallmarks of the period including a maker’s mark for Péry & Fils which was one of the main jewelry makers for Mauboussin Paris. Also available under separate listings are a bracelet and earrings from the same jewelry suite. Summary: - Vintage necklace dating to 1980s masterfully combines large blue aquamarine, elegant black onyx, white diamonds and 18 karate yellow gold into a bold and chic design that makes for a statement jewel - Featuring large vivid blue aquamarine of approximately 24 carats and of fine clarity - Featuring approximately 5 carats of fine white round diamonds (F-G color) - Necklace measures approximately 16.5 inches (42cm) in length; the center pendant is approximately 1.2 by 1 inch (3cm by 2.6cm) - Attributed to Mauboussin Paris and with French hallmarks of the period including maker’s mark for Péry & Fils (well know Mauboussin jewelry...

This is an elegant H. Stern necklace crafted in 18K yellow gold and showcases a breathtaking oval Aquamarine pendant with three sparkling diamonds! A bright and beautiful blue oval-shaped aquamarine, weighing 4.50 carats, beams brilliantly from within an 18K gold frame and is enlivened with three round brilliant diamonds. Indulge in the unparalleled beauty of this H. Stern aquamarine...

Absolutely stunning 73.00 ct. aquamarine oval with 1.50 ct. good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in 14k and 18k yellow gold. Omega chain made in Italy.

Tresor Beautiful Necklace features 38.85 carats of Aquamarine & 0.73 carats Diamond. The Pendant are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hu...

Details Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Stone carat: 1.25 Diamond carat: 0.06 Length: Stone size: 7mm About the stones: Genuine Aquamarine: As the blue-green, highly prized variety of the mi...

This gorgeous pendant features a beautiful, round cut aquamarine stone surrounded by 70, sparkling, round cut diamonds as well as 1 pear and 1 marquise cut diamond on an 18K gold cha...