The organic personality of a gemstone is difficult, and sometimes impossible, to replicate – to be truthful, it is part of what makes certain stones their own work of art.
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Charming imperfections, undulating color and structural composition meld into a character unique to each stone.
Preserving the natural magnetism of these materials is paramount for designers Gerda and Nikolai Monies – a challenge they both invite and relish in creating their one-of-a-kind jewelry.
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This stunning citrine necklace exemplifies the earthy character Gerda and Nikolai are known for. A geologically rare pale-yellow quartz, the light captured and reflected within the citrine’s cascade of facets is both subtle and undeniably elegant.
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At the clasp, two striking pieces of rutilated quartz sit alongside a hazy orange carnelian. A departure from the typically graphic black leather and ebony settings of Monies’ signature, each stone rests in carved Danish oak.
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The play of light and texture between the intersecting filaments of the rutilated quartz, the creaminess of the carnelian and the glimmer of the citrine strands creates a piece that is simultaneously unexpected and extraordinary.
In seeking a combination of materials that best complement the character of each component, Monies creates jewelry that is ultimately greater than the sum of its parts.