Queen Victoria named opal her favorite gemstone in support of the spectacular finds at Lightning Ridge. To capture some of the royal glory of that grand Victorian Age, I used natural Australian light champagne diamonds and rubies in my design.
Opal 19.32 carats
4 Rubies 1.28 carats
72 Diamonds 2.60 carats
VS1-VS2, light champagne color
18K White Gold
Measures 57 mm by 28 mm or 2 1/4 inches by 1 1/8 inches
When the sun rises at Lightning Ridge, the colors over the scrub covered desert are incredible. The sun’s rays bring new joy and optimism in the search for hidden treasures. This opal is a perfect example of such a rare find.
Opal 29.90 carats
256 Diamonds 6.39 carats
VVS2-VS1, H-I color
18K White Gold
Measures 96 mm wide by 56 mm tall or 3 3/4 inches by 2 1/4 inches
There are musical instruments around my house from all over the world, the result of thirty years collecting. By natural instinct, I include the beautiful shapes of these instruments in the design of my jewelry. This design is a blending of the violin and the ancient Chinese pi pa.
Opal 18.85 carats
41 Diamonds 5.20 carats
VS1-VS2 clarity, F-G color
18K White Gold
Measures 61 mm long by 28 mm wide or 2 1/2 inches by 1 1/8 inches
This opal was found at Lambina in South Australia. Natural colored sapphires were used to enhance it’s dancing harlequin pattern.
Opal 9.85 carats
7 Sapphires totaling 3.91 carats
1 White Pearl 9.5 mm
16 Diamonds .42 carats
VS1-SI1, H-I color
18K White Gold
Measures 69 mm long or 2 3/4 inches
