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LIFE IN THE FACET LANE

         IT’S ALL ABOUT

      THE SHAPE

‘BOUT THE SHAPE

                                                                            CHAMPAGNE DIAMOND EARRINGS;  P opular gem industry writer-author Diana
                                                                            COURTESY SUTRA JEWELS                 Jarrett accepted an award from the American
                                                                                                                  Federation of Mineralogical Societies for
                                                                            CHRISTINA HENDRICKS WEARS             their Editors, Writers, Poets & Illustrator
                                                                            SUTRA JEWELS CHAMPAGNE       competition, reports the New York Mineralogical
                                                                            DIAMOND EARRINGS;            Club. Jarrett has already been the recipient of
                                                                            COURTESY D’ORAZIO &          multiple awards as a journalist to the trade and
                                                                            ASSOCIATES                   myriad consumer outlets.

by Diana Jarrett GG RMV                                                                                      “I consider you to the Best of the Best in North
                                                                                                         America,” declared Mark Nelson,Chairman of
S ometimes the story is all about the stone. Sometimes it’s all about the                                AFMS Bulletin Editors Advisory Committee. From
          designer. But this time we bring you a fusion of Edwardian era motifs                          the nationwide entries,the top 10 winners were
          interpreted for the very modern lady. The result is a completely new                           announced through the New York Mineralogical
          shape of jewelry that is at once appealing but with a surprising twist.                        Club. Jarrett ranked in the top three of that elite
    The ever luminous Christina Hendricks captured here at a Hollywood event                             group for her in-depth reportage on the celebrated
is always at home in her own skin and her femininity. You see her here wearing a                         Russian jeweler, Peter Carl Fabergé – Uncovering
newer earring shape that we imagine would look superb on any woman, whether                              Fabergé. “Your accomplishments that placed you as
one has long flowing tresses or a pretty short bob.                                                      one of the Best in North America are something
                                                                                                         that should be an example to other bulletin editors
    The earrings we love caress the contours of the ear, creating a canvas of bling                      in North America,” Nelson told Jarrett.
to cast dazzling light reflections back onto the lovely lady’s face. The detail
worked into this design keep the overall look light and delicate. But it makes                               Jarrett’s distinctive voice in the diamond and
a big impression. We hope other creative designers will pick up this exciting                            gemstone world has made her one of the most
trend. This modern take on the demi-lune earring shape is by no means new.                               sought after journalists in the industry. A prolific
Ladies from early 20th century and into the 1940s wore a version of this half-                           contributor to trade and luxury lifestyle outlets for
circle shape with both earrings and sweater clips. The 21st century interpretation                       years, she enthuses each audience with the same zeal
of that classic form has more fluid lines, is thoroughly sophisticated and pairs                         she has for her topics. Her individualistic approach
perfectly to modern fashion.                                                                             and easily recognizable take on gem subjects garners
                                                                                                         a global fan base. Jarrett adapts to each audience
    Ms. Hendricks Sutra earrings are set with champagne diamonds. We don’t                               whether it be with laboratory reports requiring
know anyone who doesn’t look stunning in champagne diamonds. Their warmth                                painstaking precision or her engaging views on
and depth of color complements every skin tone. We often reach for jewelry                               trending patterns.
shapes we’re most familiar with. This out-of-the-ordinary earring stunner is one
we all should try – soon. 3                                                                                  A longstanding member of the New York
                                                                                                         Mineralogical Club (NYMC) founded by legendary
                                                                                                         19th century gemologist George Frederick Kunz; her
                                                                                                         articles have been a fixture in their NYMC Bulletin
                                                                                                         for over a decade. She’s a graduate gemologist
                                                                                                         from Gemological Institute of America (GIA), a
                                                                                                         Registered Master Valuer (RMV) and a member of
                                                                                                         the Association of Independent Jewellery Valuers
                                                                                                         (AIJV ).

                                                                                                             Learn more about Diana Jarrett and contact her
                                                                                                         through her website; www.dianajarrett.com.

Contact Diana Jarrett at diana@dianajarrett.com and read color-n-ice.blogspot.com www.dianajarrett.com
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