The Spinel Egg Project
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Four years ago I’m sitting in LA with some jewelry friends and one of them pulls out a small bag of spinels that he called Jedi spinels. Fun fact-Vincent Pardieu a well known gem dealer in the early 2000s named the bright reddish pink ones this because he said they “were untouched by the dark side” and yes they are named after Star Wars. I was told that they are really hard to set because one never knows which way to “attack” their octahedral shape if you don’t want to cut them. And why on earth would anyone want to cut them?!
So they sat for a couple of years. I can’t explain where ideas come from so don’t ask but the fully formed idea that these stones needed to be encased in egg shaped crystals and perform as a Lock and become a parure with matching earrings just occurred to me. I reached out to the incredible stone cutter Michael Peuster who agreed to take a shot at it and he spent the time to make it happen and we know it wasn’t easy. Michael is going to be very surprised I think to finally see what we have done with his work…. I chose platinum because I love the way it offset the spinels.
The chain is made of interlocking platinum “cans” with more spinels imbedded on either side. They spin. So they look different from every angle. It’s a parure which simply means it’s a set that is meant to be worn together but of course my hope is that you will wear all the pieces in many ways.
The earrings are convertible but you know that because to me it doesn’t make sense if things are not convertible. The “Egg Lock” detaches from the chain and can be worn of course in other ways. All of it. For a wild dreamer. For a Star Wars lover…. These types of pieces find their way to their people.
Available in:
Platinum
Gemstone:
Spinel
Additional Details:
The Lock and Chain when worn together is 15.5"
Total Carat Weight: 29.34
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Burning Questions
What’s the size difference between babylocks, medium locks and regular locks?
A babylock measures a 1/2 inch, a medium an inch, and a regular lock an inch and a quarter.
How can I style my lock?
You can use it as an extra link to a chain, as a charm holder, or use it to simply complete a chain.
What are the most popular chain lengths?
- 15” is popular for a choker-style look.
- 19” is universally flattering as a necklace and most customers can wrap it around their wrists as a bracelet.
- 32” gives maximum play with various styling possibilities.
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We accept returns and exchanges within 15 days of receipt for all pieces returned to us in their original packaging and in their original, unworn condition.
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