Astrantia single 18ct yellow gold earrings set with cabochon emeralds and diamonds. Inspired by the flower of the same name. From the Journey to Italy.
Each earring measures approximately 21mm in diameter.
"Pink, white and green Astrantia flowers grow their papery heads in my garden in July. The delicate detail of each flower seems like a miniature bouquet and so, I have reinterpreted them with diamonds replacing the stamens, making them sparkle as if dew had just fallen."
Emeralds are the most precious gemstone in the beryl crystal group, famed for their spectacular green hues, unlocked by the traces of chromium within their six rayed radial structure. While many stones will feature inclusions, the finest emeralds are remarkably transparent. Honouring the Goddess Venus in Ancient Roman times, these protective gemstones are a prominent symbol for fertility, health, and wealth. Historically, the finest emeralds were found in Columbia and India, where one Maharaja was weighed in emeralds.
Today, they enrapture world-over and are the birthstone for the month of May, bringing to mind the essence of rebirth and growth, as leaves grow more plentiful, and the natural world is abundant with new life.
All Cassandra Goad Jewellery is designed and made in our workshops in London.
Ever in search of the unusual and rare, Cassandra 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. The jewel is then mounted, assayed, polished and set.