Alex Sepkus 18K and Diamond "Sticks and Stones" Earrings E-160D
Alex Sepkus is well-known for having a penchant for the non-traditional. Whether he’s creating unique, baroque bracelets and necklaces, or one-of-a-kind earrings like this set of 18K gold and diamond "Sticks and Stones" earrings, you can always expect incredible quality and craftsmanship.
These earrings are a wonderful example of this. They are built entirely around two large, highly-polished pieces of Amazonite, weighing in at a combined total of 17.30ct. Amazonite is only available from a small number of mines in Russia and Colorado, and is a variant of feldspar with a unique, jade-like color. The stones can vary in color from brilliant greens to deep azure and cobalt.
An 18k gold earring body holds these giant stones in place, attaching by a hinge to two bar-style earrings. At the top of the earrings are 2 diamonds of VVS clarity and F-G color grade, weighing in at 0.11ct. The small, brilliant-cut and rounded diamonds serve as a visual "counterweight" which emphasizes the unique appeal of the large, teardrop-shaped Amazonite stones.
The name of these earrings comes from their unique design. The "sticks" are the upper part of the earring, which are straight and decorated with a roughened texture, while the "stones" refer to the Amazonite. Grab a pair yourself, and add them to your collection.