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Gemstone Spotlight: Estenza
After manufacturing fine jewelry for more than 45 years, family-run brand Estenza embarked on a rebranding effort a little over a year ago and set out to expand its business in the United States.
PHOTO Estenza’s “floating ring” features rutilated quartz and diamonds in 14-karat yellow gold ($2,550).
PHOTO Estenza’s “floating ring” features rutilated quartz and diamonds in 14-karat yellow gold ($2,550).
PHOTO This drop pendant is set with amethyst, rose quartz and diamonds with gallery-work accents, made in 14-karat yellow gold ($1,650).
PHOTO A sugarloaf smoky quartz cabochon is accented with pavé diamonds and underside gallery work in 14-karat rose gold ($2,700)
PHOTO These drop earrings feature sugarloaf-shaped rutilated quartz, diamonds, peridot, and a pavé diamond halo on the back (not seen in this image) made in 14-karat yellow gold ($3,750).
PHOTO Estenza’s ring features a single sugarloaf-shaped rutilated quartz with pavé diamonds and underside gallery work in 14-karat yellow gold ($2,700).
PHOTO Estenza’s amethyst drop earrings with diamond accents are set in 14-karat gold ($3,450).
PHOTO A sugarloaf-shaped smoky quartz surrounded by cabochon amethysts and diamonds, all set in 14-karat yellow gold ($1,500)
PHOTO Estenza’s tear-drop pendant is centered on a sugarloaf-shaped rutilated quartz with diamond accents in 14-karat gold (1,950).
PHOTO These “floating earrings” feature a rutilated quartz and diamond jacket, which can be removed so that the gold ball can be worn alone as a stud. All are set in 14-karat gold ($3,450).
PHOTO This ring features a smoky quartz “pyramid” with an amethyst surrounded by a diamond halo, all in 14-karat yellow gold ($1,350).
After manufacturing fine jewelry for more than 45 years, family-run brand Estenza embarked on a rebranding effort a little over a year ago and set out to expand its business in the United States.
In September, the brand released its new Pyramid collection. Inspired by geometric designs, the line features sugarloaf-shaped gemstones paired with diamond pavé and intricate metalwork in either 14- or 18-karat gold.
“The designs are minimalist to showcase the gemstones and are designed for customers looking for vintage-inspired pieces,” said designer Priyanka Kedia.
Kedia also noted that they will add stud earrings to the line before the holiday season, and will continue expanding the collection in 2015.
Click through the slideshow to see 10 pieces from Pyramid.
Estenza’s “floating ring” features rutilated quartz and diamonds in 14-karat yellow gold ($2,550).
This drop pendant is set with amethyst, rose quartz and diamonds with gallery-work accents, made in 14-karat yellow gold ($1,650).
A sugarloaf smoky quartz cabochon is accented with pavé diamonds and underside gallery work in 14-karat rose gold ($2,700)
These drop earrings feature sugarloaf-shaped rutilated quartz, diamonds, peridot, and a pavé diamond halo on the back (not seen in this image) made in 14-karat yellow gold ($3,750).
Estenza’s ring features a single sugarloaf-shaped rutilated quartz with pavé diamonds and underside gallery work in 14-karat yellow gold ($2,700).
Estenza’s amethyst drop earrings with diamond accents are set in 14-karat gold ($3,450).
A sugarloaf-shaped smoky quartz surrounded by cabochon amethysts and diamonds, all set in 14-karat yellow gold ($1,500)
Estenza’s tear-drop pendant is centered on a sugarloaf-shaped rutilated quartz with diamond accents in 14-karat gold (1,950).
These “floating earrings” feature a rutilated quartz and diamond jacket, which can be removed so that the gold ball can be worn alone as a stud. All are set in 14-karat gold ($3,450).
This ring features a smoky quartz “pyramid” with an amethyst surrounded by a diamond halo, all in 14-karat yellow gold ($1,350).
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