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Gemstone Spotlight: Katy Briscoe
After gaining industry experience through her work at a major department store, the renowned Fred Joaillier of Paris, and David Webb, Katy Briscoe established her own full-service jewelry company in 1994.
PHOTO Briscoe’s 18-karat yellow gold and bi-color tourmaline ring features faceted demantoid garnet and spinel ($36,000)
PHOTO Briscoe’s 18-karat yellow gold and bi-color tourmaline ring features faceted demantoid garnet and spinel ($36,000)
PHOTO These 18-karat yellow gold earrings feature aquamarine, blue spinel, diamonds and removable Burmese blue jade dangles ($15,000)
PHOTO Briscoe’s indigo blue Tourmaline bead necklace features double 18-karat yellow gold “Laura” rondelles ($26,000 for necklace) and a carved jade “Duck” pendant with blue tourmaline and diamonds ($25,000 for pendant), set in 18-karat yellow gold.
PHOTO This 18-karat yellow gold and carved sapphire ring is accented with diamonds ($30,000)
PHOTO These 18-karat yellow gold earrings feature Paraiba tourmaline slices and diamonds ($34,000). The drops are removable.
PHOTO Briscoe’s carved sapphire, tsavorite and diamond “Raj” peacock brooch in 18-karat yellow gold ($165,000)
PHOTO An 18-karat yellow gold and cabochon kunzite pendant accented with violet sapphires and diamonds ($16,000) hangs on two of Briscoe’s medium “Courtney’s Bridge” link bracelets hooked together as a necklace ($13,000 each), also in 18-karat yellow gold.
PHOTO Briscoe’s one-of-a-kind, hand-carved blue Burmese jade ring set in 18-karat yellow gold with violet spinel cabochon and diamonds ($15,000)
PHOTO These 18-karat yellow gold drop earrings boast fire opals, Ethiopian opals and demantoid garnets ($32,000)
PHOTO This carved labradorite pendant with a faceted oval blue zircon in 18-karat yellow gold ($26,000) hangs on a faceted labradorite bead necklace ($13,500).
After gaining industry experience through her work at a major department store, the renowned Fred Joaillier of Paris, and David Webb, Katy Briscoe established her own full-service jewelry company in 1994.
Creating her fine jewelry line with her personal mantra in mind--“go big or go home”--Briscoe brings a bold approach to her jewelry, using unique colored gemstones to create one-of-a-kind and statement pieces made in 18-karat yellow gold.
She takes a truly personalized approach to design, naming and creating her pieces to complement the form, idea, or the client who inspired them.
Years ago when her publicist suggested a new product line, she and the team thought that her aesthetic would also translate well into the home. In 2010 the designer launched her own dinnerware and gift collection followed shortly by a home collection, featuring bone china with gold finishes, natural corals and mineral specimens, among other materials, sold at high-end retail stores across the country.
Click through this slideshow to see 10 examples of Briscoe’s jewelry designs.
Briscoe’s 18-karat yellow gold and bi-color tourmaline ring features faceted demantoid garnet and spinel ($36,000)
These 18-karat yellow gold earrings feature aquamarine, blue spinel, diamonds and removable Burmese blue jade dangles ($15,000)
Briscoe’s indigo blue Tourmaline bead necklace features double 18-karat yellow gold “Laura” rondelles ($26,000 for necklace) and a carved jade “Duck” pendant with blue tourmaline and diamonds ($25,000 for pendant), set in 18-karat yellow gold.
This 18-karat yellow gold and carved sapphire ring is accented with diamonds ($30,000)
These 18-karat yellow gold earrings feature Paraiba tourmaline slices and diamonds ($34,000). The drops are removable.
Briscoe’s carved sapphire, tsavorite and diamond “Raj” peacock brooch in 18-karat yellow gold ($165,000)
An 18-karat yellow gold and cabochon kunzite pendant accented with violet sapphires and diamonds ($16,000) hangs on two of Briscoe’s medium “Courtney’s Bridge” link bracelets hooked together as a necklace ($13,000 each), also in 18-karat yellow gold.
Briscoe’s one-of-a-kind, hand-carved blue Burmese jade ring set in 18-karat yellow gold with violet spinel cabochon and diamonds ($15,000)
These 18-karat yellow gold drop earrings boast fire opals, Ethiopian opals and demantoid garnets ($32,000)
This carved labradorite pendant with a faceted oval blue zircon in 18-karat yellow gold ($26,000) hangs on a faceted labradorite bead necklace ($13,500).
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