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Gemstone Spotlight: Laurie Kaiser
Designer Laurie Kaiser draws her inspiration from the shapes and styles that she finds in nature.
PHOTO Kaiser’s “Thorn” earrings feature one-of-a-kind pink and green tourmaline slices and diamonds crafted in 18-karat yellow gold ($2,370).
PHOTO Kaiser’s “Thorn” earrings feature one-of-a-kind pink and green tourmaline slices and diamonds crafted in 18-karat yellow gold ($2,370).
PHOTO This pendant boasts a gray oval-shaped moonstone cabochon and diamonds in 18-karat gold, on a blackened sterling silver chain($2,560).
PHOTO These “Breeze” earrings are made using mismatched faceted aquamarines and diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold ($9,240).
PHOTO Kaiser’s macramé bracelets, which are adjustable, feature opal doublets with diamonds and 18-karat yellow gold (top: $1,050; middle: $1,380; bottom: $1,150).
PHOTO This pink tourmaline oval cabochon and diamonds are set in Kaiser’s signature 18-karat yellow gold leaf bezel, on an 18-karat gold chain ($3,330).
PHOTO These stud earrings are made with opal doublets accented with diamonds and set in 18-karat yellow gold ($2,500).
PHOTO Kaiser’s ring features Sleeping Beauty turquoise from Arizona and diamonds made in 18-karat yellow gold ($4,470).
PHOTO This one-of-a-kind crescent-shaped Australian boulder opal is accented with diamonds and 18-karat yellow gold, on a blackened sterling silver chain ($3,900).
PHOTO Kaiser’s one-of-a-kind pink fossilized coral teardrop earrings made in 18-karat yellow gold ($970)
PHOTO This necklace has a one-of-a-kind chrysocolla druzy and diamonds made in 18-karat yellow gold, on a blackened sterling silver chain ($2,550).
Designer Laurie Kaiser draws her inspiration from the shapes and styles that she finds in nature.
A fan of a well-cut stone that has been placed in a thoughtful design, many of her pieces are one-of-a-kind, jewelry that is “looking for a soul mate,” as she likes to say.
She has a special affinity for opal, moonstone and druzy, especially the look these gemstones create when paired with diamonds and gold.
Her “Sprinkles” collection features larger gems accented with smaller diamonds of various sizes to make them appear that they “dance” around the stone and create a more elegant, sprinkled look. Her “Lemongrass” collection, meanwhile, includes large stones surrounded by strands of textured gold.
Click through the slideshow to see 10 of Kaiser’s new designs.
Kaiser’s “Thorn” earrings feature one-of-a-kind pink and green tourmaline slices and diamonds crafted in 18-karat yellow gold ($2,370).
This pendant boasts a gray oval-shaped moonstone cabochon and diamonds in 18-karat gold, on a blackened sterling silver chain($2,560).
These “Breeze” earrings are made using mismatched faceted aquamarines and diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold ($9,240).
Kaiser’s macramé bracelets, which are adjustable, feature opal doublets with diamonds and 18-karat yellow gold (top: $1,050; middle: $1,380; bottom: $1,150).
This pink tourmaline oval cabochon and diamonds are set in Kaiser’s signature 18-karat yellow gold leaf bezel, on an 18-karat gold chain ($3,330).
These stud earrings are made with opal doublets accented with diamonds and set in 18-karat yellow gold ($2,500).
Kaiser’s ring features Sleeping Beauty turquoise from Arizona and diamonds made in 18-karat yellow gold ($4,470).
This one-of-a-kind crescent-shaped Australian boulder opal is accented with diamonds and 18-karat yellow gold, on a blackened sterling silver chain ($3,900).
Kaiser’s one-of-a-kind pink fossilized coral teardrop earrings made in 18-karat yellow gold ($970)
This necklace has a one-of-a-kind chrysocolla druzy and diamonds made in 18-karat yellow gold, on a blackened sterling silver chain ($2,550).
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