The Ornate Elegance of a Diamond Cuff (Part 2)

The CAD images for the diamond cuff we told you about last week have been completed. The Art Nouveau-inspired custom creation features an intricate openwork floral motif designed in 18k gold set with diamonds.

The Ornate Elegance of a Diamond Cuff (Part 1)

When asked by a lifelong friend to create a piece that celebrated her accomplishments both personally and professionally, Ana-Katarina knew that she needed a design palette that was as intricate as the recipient. This friend—a businesswoman who also is the godmother to Ana-Katarina’s daughters—has risen to the top of her field, and serves as the Head of Development at a leading Saudi women’s center.

Using an Art Nouveau floral motif, Ana-Katarina created these two versions for the clients review. When the final design is selected, the cuff will be crafted in several pieces and clasped together--a design style found in both Balkan and Middle Eastern tradition.

Check back soon for more updates about the completion of this piece!

Design: Redefined

This ring, initially comprised of a wedding set, was taken and transformed with the primary goal of making it into one signature statement piece. The two pear-shaped diamonds equal .77tw and the shank is created with 4 marquise diamonds equaling .30ct and round brilliant diamonds equaling .20ct. Everything is set off with pave set diamonds equaling 1.00ct, for a total diamond weight of 2.27ct. This piece is yet another example of Ana-Katarina's ability to reshape, rebuild and transform existing pieces to make them infinitely more special and personal to their owner.

A Ring Inspired by a Coral Creature (Part 2)

Shortly after AnaKatarina was first hired to redesign the original coral ring that inspired this work of art, it was stolen. Rather than completely reconstruct the missing item, AnaKatarina used inspiration from a dream involving sea urchins which inspired the colors, shape and texture that are reflected in the finished piece, shown above. This oval-shaped coral stone is set in 18k yellow gold and features an intricate beading and a detailed undercarriage.

Keep[sake] The Change

It is not uncommon to hear someone say that one of the most unique mementos from any travel experience is something as basic as a coin. No sooner do these small metal pieces leave their country of origin, they become relics of experience, transforming from their intended value to sentimental value. Designer Ana-Katarina knows this first-hand.

When she received a Byzantine coin as a gift earlier this year, it already had tremendous sentimental meaning; representing the history and culture of a region dear to her, along with a special relationship with the man who gifted the coin to her. Rather than tucking it away somewhere, Ana-Katarina enveloped the ancient coin in 18k rose gold and created a beautiful pendant, a truly priceless possession that has become a statement piece unto itself for Ana-Katarina.

Do you have a coin that holds sentimental value? Tell us your story…

Creating a talisman for the woman juggling it all (Part 4)

Comprised of amethyst and ruby stones, two colored rose cut diamonds and a circle of cabachon moonstone and cognac diamond stones, this symbolic custom piece reflects the very nature of the client's life, artfully displayed on this talisman. The use of moonstone in this piece provides the illusion of an inner glow called Adularesence, where the stone appears to give off the radiance of the moon reflecting on water.

This piece can be personalized with stones to represent and enhance any woman's lifestyle and personality.

A wedding day gift finalized

As earlier reported, a Saudi businessman who has been a long-time client of AnaKatarina Eco Gioielli came to Ana-Katarina with a request. He wished to present his bride-to-be with a magnificent wedding day gift she could wear on their big day. The desire was to create an enchanting piece that symbolized the powerful meaning and beautiful harmony of the couple's union. Now complete , this 84 ct. diamond necklace set in white gold does just that.