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Gemstone Spotlight: Penny Preville
First inspired by the treasures that she found in her grandmother’s jewelry box, Penny Preville has created a signature look inspired by fashion and culture and based on femininity and an eye for detail.
PHOTO Preville’s opal doublet, aquamarine and diamond earrings in 18-karat rose gold ($11,795)
PHOTO Preville’s opal doublet, aquamarine and diamond earrings in 18-karat rose gold ($11,795)
PHOTO This open bangle features pear-shaped labradorite and pavé diamond accents made in 18-karat white gold ($4,995).
PHOTO A cushion-cut pink opal ring accented with diamonds and made in 18-karat rose gold ($3,375).
PHOTO Preville’s blue sapphire and diamond “Imperial” pendant in 18-karat white gold ($8,475)
PHOTO Preville’s opal doublet and diamond open bangle set in 18-karat white gold ($4,150)
PHOTO These 18-karat white gold earrings feature emerald and green chalcedony accented with pavé diamonds ($10,495).
PHOTO Preville’s oval-shaped sapphire split-shank ring with diamonds and 18-karat white gold ($11,675)
PHOTO An oval boulder opal pendant accented with diamonds and set in 18-karat white gold ($4,655)
PHOTO The “Arabesque” ring features emerald, moonstone and diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold ($6,360).
PHOTO These long drop earrings feature dark blue boulder opal doublets and diamonds in 18-karat white gold ($9,770).
First inspired by the treasures that she found in her grandmother’s jewelry box, Penny Preville has created a signature look inspired by fashion and culture and based on femininity and an eye for detail.
The designer’s newest gemstone pieces incorporate a lot of her favorite color, blue, using aquamarine, opals, and sapphires, as well her other go-to stones, rubies, emeralds, and moonstones.
Preville also told National Jeweler that in 2015, her work will start to include celestial stars, moons, and amulets in a new collection, as well as Chinese-inspired designs based on fashion trends recently seen on runways.
Click through the slideshow to see 10 of Preville’s most recent designs.
Preville’s opal doublet, aquamarine and diamond earrings in 18-karat rose gold ($11,795)
This open bangle features pear-shaped labradorite and pavé diamond accents made in 18-karat white gold ($4,995).
A cushion-cut pink opal ring accented with diamonds and made in 18-karat rose gold ($3,375).
Preville’s blue sapphire and diamond “Imperial” pendant in 18-karat white gold ($8,475)
Preville’s opal doublet and diamond open bangle set in 18-karat white gold ($4,150)
These 18-karat white gold earrings feature emerald and green chalcedony accented with pavé diamonds ($10,495).
Preville’s oval-shaped sapphire split-shank ring with diamonds and 18-karat white gold ($11,675)
An oval boulder opal pendant accented with diamonds and set in 18-karat white gold ($4,655)
The “Arabesque” ring features emerald, moonstone and diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold ($6,360).
These long drop earrings feature dark blue boulder opal doublets and diamonds in 18-karat white gold ($9,770).
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