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Blue Chalcendony, Moonstone & Sapphire
Necklace from the Statement Collection;
courtesy Mia Katrin, Jewel Couture
CHALCEDONY 2
CHARM
by Diana Jarrett GG RMV 3
Creative jewelry artisans draw inspiration from nature and Katrin confesses, “I’ve always loved chalcedony, especially the No one sells luxury better than The Bua Bell Group
myriad other sources they encounter on their journey. Sometimes blue color. It’s kind of soft and dreamy but also very intense
it’s a certain stone that causes a designer to stop and take a closer and vibrant.” The stunning blue chalcedony neckpiece from her
look. And that’s exactly what happened with jewelry artist Mia Statement Collection is bold and feminine at the same time—
Katrin of Jewel Couture LLC. not an easy task. But there is something about the easy elegance
of pairing vibrant blue chalcedony with complementary gems
Who Likes Blue? like moonstone that establishes its effortless style. “I like the 4
juxtaposition of the raw natural nuggets of my blue chalcedony
Blue chalcedony is a designer’s darling. The microcrystalline in harmony with moonstone, sterling nuggets and sapphires in 5
natural stone is discovered throughout the world, often in the same piece,” she points out.
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