Years before we met, she purchased this seafoam aquamarine aboard a cruise. It wasn’t chosen for rarity or value—it simply reminded her of a place she never wanted to forget.
We met years later at my weekend art market in Encinitas, California, where she was drawn to my mixed-metal designs. Together we explored scale, proportion, and finish until the stone finally found the setting it had been waiting for. A softly brushed solid 18k gold bezel was chosen to warm the aquamarine, while an aged sterling silver band provided quiet contrast and an understated, handcrafted character.
What began as a keepsake from one journey became a reminder of another. The most meaningful commissions aren’t always built around extraordinary gemstones. Sometimes they’re built around extraordinary memories.
