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Gemstone Spotlight: Pamela Huizenga
Jewelry designer and lapidary Pamela Huizenga-Alexander has been involved in the industry since a young age.
PHOTO This blue chalcedony bracelet features tsavorite pavé and is made in 18-karat gold ($11,200).
PHOTO Huizenga’s “Hunka Bauble” ring with multi-colored moonstones and white diamonds made in 18-karat gold ($6,400).
PHOTO This bracelet features rainbow pyrite and is made in
sterling silver ($1,800).
PHOTO Huizenga’s amethyst and white topaz dangle earrings made in sterling silver ($300).
PHOTO Huizenga’s larimar bracelet made in sterling silver ($1,800).
PHOTO This blue chalcedony bracelet features tsavorite pavé and is made in 18-karat gold ($11,200).
PHOTO This Pamela Huizenga ring features a black opal with white diamond melee, set in 18-karat gold ($8,050).
PHOTO This crystal quartz “Happy Buddha” pendant features multi-colored sapphires and diamonds and is made in 18-karat gold ($25,000).
PHOTO This single row bracelet features hot pink tourmaline and 18-karat gold ($13,500).
PHOTO These earrings are 18-karat gold with blue
chalcedony framed in tsavorites and diamonds ($21,000).
PHOTO This 18-karat gold carved lapis pendant features diamond pavé and chrysoprase ($17,000).
Jewelry designer and lapidary Pamela Huizenga-Alexander has been involved in the industry since a young age.
After spending summers in the mountains of North Carolina and visiting gem mines, she developed a special love for the stones found in nature and learned about gemstone cutting at the age of 16.
Her pieces highlight the combination of beauty and imperfection found in gemstones, focusing on the colors, textures and shapes. While she has a special affinity for opals, Huizenga-Alexander uses a wide variety of gemstones in her pieces, including aquamarine, tourmaline, turquoise and chrysoprase.
The Florida-based designer creates jewelry in 18- and 22-karat gold and sterling silver. Every piece is handmade and one-of-a-kind.
Click through this slideshow to see a few of the latest Pamela Huizenga designs.
This blue chalcedony bracelet features tsavorite pavé and is made in 18-karat gold ($11,200).
This Pamela Huizenga ring features a black opal with white diamond melee, set in 18-karat gold ($8,050).
This crystal quartz “Happy Buddha” pendant features multi-colored sapphires and diamonds and is made in 18-karat gold ($25,000).
This single row bracelet features hot pink tourmaline and 18-karat gold ($13,500).
These earrings are 18-karat gold with blue
chalcedony framed in tsavorites and diamonds ($21,000).
This 18-karat gold carved lapis pendant features diamond pavé and chrysoprase ($17,000).
Huizenga’s “Hunka Bauble” ring with multi-colored moonstones and white diamonds made in 18-karat gold ($6,400).
This bracelet features rainbow pyrite and is made in
sterling silver ($1,800).
Huizenga’s amethyst and white topaz dangle earrings made in sterling silver ($300).
Huizenga’s larimar bracelet made in sterling silver ($1,800).
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