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Cindy’s TrendTracker: Rock crystal
Rock crystal, also known as clear quartz, is a staple in jewelry design dating back centuries.
N Regnier’s “Jaguar Scratches” rock crystal ring is set in 24-karat gold-plated sterling silver ($697). nregnierjewelry.com
Rock crystal, also known as clear quartz, is a staple in jewelry design dating back centuries. It is a very common stone and yet it deserves to come back in vogue now and again because it offers such creative options for designers.
Right now, many designers are using it to give their pieces a great look at a relatively affordable price, as it really glams up when accented with a few diamonds set in gold. But it can also be casual when going solo or paired with silver.
Here are 11 styles that span the high/low spectrum and offer some clearly beautiful choices.
N Regnier’s “Jaguar Scratches” rock crystal ring is set in 24-karat gold-plated sterling silver ($697).
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Monica Marcella’s “Enhydro” quartz pendant showcases a stone with prehistoric condensation built up inside a naturally occurring cavity, which results in a moving air bubble and a small amount of water captured inside. It is set in 18-karat gold and features a signature tuffet shape above the stone ($1,260).
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These rock crystal gem link earrings by Elizabeth Garvin are made in blackened sterling silver with white diamonds ($2,860).
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Andrea Fohrman’s 12 mm round rock crystal and white diamond pavé earrings are set in 18-karat white gold ($3,700).
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Wendy Brandes’ “Clemence” ring showcases rock crystal set in 18-karat satin-finished gold ($4,000).
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Bibi Vander Velden’s white crystal pendant necklace is made up of little hands with brown and white diamonds ($5,333)
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Mattioli’s African Queen pendant in rose gold and milky quartz ($5,700)
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Lydia Courteille’s 18-karat gold, brown diamond and rock crystal ring (price upon request)
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