A pair of platinum Shanghai earrings with oval facetted peridots from Pakistan,oval facetted blue zircon, sky blue topaz briolettes and diamonds. Inspired by the Shanghai river. From the Journey to China.
Shanghai
The great city of Shanghai is defined by its Whangpoo river snaking around its bends. Cassandra's earrings twist around the facetted, briolette and cabochon cut stones, each pair unique in its combination of colours: soft pink kunzite, green tourmalines and golden citrines. The stones are unrepeatable. From the journey to China.
Peridot
Peridot was found from 300BC on the Isle of St John in the Red Sea and crusaders bought it back for their catherdrals in the Middle Ages. When beautifully cut it has the colour of a freshly unfurled beech leaf in Spring- although it is actually the birthstone for August. Large stones are rare and when she finds them, Cassandra loves to use them for brooches and earrings.
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.
