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| 18K Gold Infinity Cocktail Ring with Quartz and Cubic Zirconia |
The 18th century Russian structure Catherine Palace is a visual feast for
the eyes.
Ordered for construction by
Empress Catherine I, its exterior “contains over 100 kg of gold” while its
interior boasts Hanging Gardens, Neo-Palladian accents and the ethereal Hall of Lights.
Russia is also the birthplace to featured
jewelry designer Ekaterina Pokrovskaya.
As I have often said a lot of classically styled jewelry
from independent designer jewelry brands is rather homogenous.
Pokrovskaya’s elegant, high-end jewelry,
though understated, possesses a design personality sparked by universal symbols
and astronomy.
Her 18-karat gold Solar
Orbit Ring—with its bold, thick shank—highlights a “floating” stone setting
in which a single cabochon of citrine seems to levitate.
Her delicate earrings Amazon Treasures features Brazilian tourmaline gemstones and is the
jeweler’s pared down take on the chandelier style.
For me her stunning Infinity
Ring is the showstopper! I am not a
fan of clear/white stones. I should say
that I do not like to see them overly faceted.
I think facets actually hide a white stone’s natural beauty.
Pokrovskaya understands that philosophy as she showcases a
delicately faceted, chunky clear quartz on an 18-karat gold throne-like setting
and shank. The quartz is overlaid--but
not hidden—with a dainty infinity symbol.
Gor-geous!
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| 18K Amazon Treasures Earrings with Tourmaline |
The Brazil-based jeweler began a career in trinket design
after journeying to the country with her mother. “My mother is a technical trainer of Russia’s synchronized
swimming team. I always traveled with
her.
She wanted me to work with her,”
recalls the working mom. “Because of her
work we came to Rio de Janeiro. I fell
in love with Brazil and I decided to stay.”
After working 10 years in the “sales department of an
international jewelry company” she wanted to try her hand at creating. Her love of Brazilian gemstones and good,
old-fashioned determination took her into a world of gleam and shimmer.
“I learned all I could about gemstones and found inspiration
everywhere. I decided to open my own
atelier. I have always loved jewelry but
have never had enough money to afford any precious stones. I love designing jewelry and I am so happy
for it.”
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| 18K Gold Tropical Showers Necklace with Aquamarine |
2014 Jewelry Trend Alert: Chandelier
earrings were on the runways of Olivier Rousteing.
Pokrovskaya’s minimalistic take on this style
is firmly on the year’s style trends as well as vividly colored and muted
gemstones.
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