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LIFE IN THE FACET LANE
STERLING SILVER & 18K YELLOW GOLD
CHRYSOCOLLA RING
PHOTO(S) COURTESY OF:
MARYANN SCANDIFFIO
ASYMMETRICAL TOURMALATED
QUARTZ AND DIAMOND PAVE’ EARRINGS
What she did for love
by Diana Jarrett GG RMV
J ewelry designers often work from “because the needle-like black tourmaline inclusions appearing
the inside out–they start with what within natural clear quartz fascinate me.” Scandiffio loves the
they love and move forward drawing exciting effect created by the randomly oriented black tourmaline
inspiration from a stone or a certain needles inside the clear quartz. “They are a great counterpoint for
shape that speaks to them. This organic diamond pavé as well.” Tourmalated quartz is so mesmerizing, she
method of creating reveals itself in a claims, that often people do not notice right away the asymmetrical
uniqueness dominating each piece. Savvy difference of shapes of her artful earrings.
collectors recognize that they’ll never Chrysocolla also enjoys most-favored status with this designer,
encounter the exact package again–the because as she notes, “I’m designing with the peace stone as
message of the designer in fusion with the chrysocolla has been called. I believe we are all here to bring peace
stone and the piece itself. and love to the world in our own unique way. Designing jewelry is
Naples jewelry designer Maryann Scandiffio allows a stone to my way of accomplishing that mission.”
speak to her and takes a cue from what each gem contributes to the Preview her work up close and personally at Mark Loren Studio
custom design process. Lately she’s been fascinated by some exotic in Mercato and Provident Jewelry on 5th Avenue in Naples.
choices like tourmalated quartz and chrysocolla. Haven’t heard of No matter what she creates, you can be sure designer Maryann
these, you say? You’re in good company. Most collectors need a bit Scandiffio has a message inherent in each piece, and its foundation
of tutoring to understand these extraordinary gemstones. starts and ends with love. 3
“I like designing with tourmalated quartz,” she explains,
Contact Diana Jarrett at diana@dianajarrett.com and read color-n-ice.blogspot.com
STERLING SILVER & 18K YELLOW GOLD
CHRYSOCOLLA RING
PHOTO(S) COURTESY OF:
MARYANN SCANDIFFIO
ASYMMETRICAL TOURMALATED
QUARTZ AND DIAMOND PAVE’ EARRINGS
What she did for love
by Diana Jarrett GG RMV
J ewelry designers often work from “because the needle-like black tourmaline inclusions appearing
the inside out–they start with what within natural clear quartz fascinate me.” Scandiffio loves the
they love and move forward drawing exciting effect created by the randomly oriented black tourmaline
inspiration from a stone or a certain needles inside the clear quartz. “They are a great counterpoint for
shape that speaks to them. This organic diamond pavé as well.” Tourmalated quartz is so mesmerizing, she
method of creating reveals itself in a claims, that often people do not notice right away the asymmetrical
uniqueness dominating each piece. Savvy difference of shapes of her artful earrings.
collectors recognize that they’ll never Chrysocolla also enjoys most-favored status with this designer,
encounter the exact package again–the because as she notes, “I’m designing with the peace stone as
message of the designer in fusion with the chrysocolla has been called. I believe we are all here to bring peace
stone and the piece itself. and love to the world in our own unique way. Designing jewelry is
Naples jewelry designer Maryann Scandiffio allows a stone to my way of accomplishing that mission.”
speak to her and takes a cue from what each gem contributes to the Preview her work up close and personally at Mark Loren Studio
custom design process. Lately she’s been fascinated by some exotic in Mercato and Provident Jewelry on 5th Avenue in Naples.
choices like tourmalated quartz and chrysocolla. Haven’t heard of No matter what she creates, you can be sure designer Maryann
these, you say? You’re in good company. Most collectors need a bit Scandiffio has a message inherent in each piece, and its foundation
of tutoring to understand these extraordinary gemstones. starts and ends with love. 3
“I like designing with tourmalated quartz,” she explains,
Contact Diana Jarrett at diana@dianajarrett.com and read color-n-ice.blogspot.com
