St Basil's dress studs with spring mechanisms in 9ct yellow gold set with cabochon amethyst, blue topaz, peridot and red garnet. Inspired by the decorative onion domes of St Basil's Cathedral in Moscow and set with gemstones that echo the colours. From the journey to Russia
St Basil's
Inspired by the decorative onion domes of St Basil's Cathedral in Moscow. The kokoshniki or Onion domes of the cathedral are the most wonderful sight when you see them for the very first time. Cassandra loved their frivolity, their exotic individual expressions of swirls, pineapple patterns, spirals, complicated geometric nets and, the explosion of colours against the sky. From the journey to Russia.
Yellow Gold
Gold is a metal that Cassandra loves to work with, it takes a wonderful pátina with time. Cassandra has the skill of knowing which carat, strength and durability of gold to use, where stone setting is concerned, so that jewels last and look beautiful for generations. Sourcing gold and other metals responsibly from people who have the same ethical vision as herself is particularly important, and she regularly encourages transformations from old unworn jewels in to new sparkling pieces. When receiving jewels from Cassandra Goad, you can be assured that only the highest quality gold is being used.
Craftsmanship and Sourcing
All Cassandra Goad jewellery is designed and made in the
workshops in London.
As a gemmologist, the chemical composition and properties of
gemstones have always fascinated Cassandra. Ever in search of the
unusual and rare, she travels the world to source beautiful
gemstones, either in the rough or cut form. The craftsman works as
an artist recreating the design in metal, his interpretation is
vital to the overall feel of the jewel. The jewel is then mounted,
assayed , polished and set. Many of Cassandra's jewels can be hand
engraved with a personal message to make a unique bespoke gift.
This year marks 35 years of Cassandra Goad and to celebrate Cassandra has delved deep into her jewellery archives to re-discover her most celebrated designs, to re-create each one into either its original form or re-imagined into unseen versions.
