Creation of a Jewel
The creation of a jewel requires adherence to stringent parameters in three main areas: the planning of the design, the selections of materials and the careful production of a wearable piece.
Design
The most vital ingredient of any piece, this is the blueprint of the jewel. A successful design should be aesthetically pleasing with good use of color, balance of materials and attractive proportions, as well as being practical and wearable.
Intrinsic value & quality of the component materials
The value of any gemstone depends on its basic identity: some gems are traditionally sought after for their beauty, inherent properties and rarity. For colored stones geographical origin of the material is almost a prerequisite of the sale of any important gem today and an additional premium is paid for provenance
Quality of Craftsmanship
Fine workmanship is essential to the execution of the design into physical reality. A state of art piece should be as beautiful from the front as from the back and, like the lining of an haute couture dress. The reverse of any jewel provides perhaps the best clue to good craftsmanship.
Signature
It is always an advantage to own a signed jewel since this provides further proof of quality, ensuring the buyer of authenticity and design originality.