Beatriz Carnaval earrings in 9ct yellow gold with diamonds (2.4cts). Inspired by the colourful works of Brazilian abstract modernist painter, Beatriz Milhazes whcih seemed to Cassandra like the dahlia flowers in her garden. From the Journey to Brazil.
Each earring measures approximately 42mm in length.
For me, the whirls of colour in one of Beatriz Milhazes paintings took me straight back to my garden: to the dahlias growing in every colour, clashing orange with pink, yellows, reds and purples. I love these flowers and here was my chance to create a jewel inspired by them. I made petal outlines in marquises of gold, set diamonds into the circles, and hung circles off the circles with a movement that only the influence of Brazil could suggest.
Diamond- from the Greek 'adamas' means the unconquerable and so it is, being the hardest of all gemstones. From yellowish to green, red, pink and blue, diamonds are found in all colours in South Africa, Australia, as well as Namibia, Russia and China.
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.