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life in the facet lane
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Dazzling Stone
by Diana Jarrett GG RMV
f you know, you know. Jewelry
lovers tell you that once in a great
I while, a single stone will speak
to them. They must have it. There is
something so compelling about it—they
can almost hear it call their name.
Jewelry designers experience
something similar to that phenomenon
when one dazzling stone comes their
way. Like people who pass through our
lives, not every one is a keeper. Similarly we will confess, not every
stone is “the one.” But when an exceptional gemstone lands into
a designer’s hand, it immediately resonates with them. They must
have it too and help uncover its optimal charm. I suspect that
designers want others to discover what they see as well. That’s the
Robin Callahan's Azurium Tourmaline: Pendant.
language of jewelry.
Photo Credit: Daniel Zetterstrom
Designer Robin Callahan, https://shop.robincallahandesigns.
com/ approaches each stone she works on with individuality. “In most cases my clients don’t want to sway my creativity, so
Some jewels may speak to her immediately, so she begins the they just eagerly await sketches,” she says. Most clients leave the
design process right away. Other stones need time for her to fully entire process with her. “I’m so blessed that they just let me do
develop their complete concept. my thing”
Of the extraordinary pendant we’re featuring, she says it all Callahan named her original work of art “Azurium,” meaning
started with a flawless Congo Tourmaline. She collaborated with bright blue in Latin. She points out its special attributes. “It
gemstone cutter Dalan Hargrave to ensure a spectacular outcome. features 8 carats total of marquise diamonds. It also prominently
His expert carving proved just the ticket—when she saw the flaunts 3 carats total of rare Brazilian Paraiba tourmaline melee
results, “I knew what to do.” stones---locating them was a huge challenge.”
Your best look is the one that you dream up yourself.
Let’s draw inspiration here, trust our own creative expression!
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