Seven Gem Necklace And Earrings
Necklace: 18k yellow gold, forged-link necklace with amethyst, rubellite and pink tourmalines, tanzanite, tsavorite garnet, yellow sapphire and aquamarine, and 10 x .05 ct diamonds. Total carat weight: .50
Earrings: 18k yellow gold earrings each with tanzanite and .05 ct diamond
$9,870
Unable to land a prep school teaching job, Gabriel Ofiesh, an English literature graduate from the University of Virginia, traveled to the small town of Chatham, Virginia, one weekend before graduating in 1973 to try to sell some of the silver jewelry he made as a hobby.
This unprecedented "commercial success" (he made $400 in one weekend) sparked the beginnings of a 30-year career as a jewelry designer. Largely self-taught, Gabe took workshops along the way with noted metal workers and also studied gem-setting at the Revere Academy in the mid 1980s. But mostly he continued to work on his own, moving from silver to gold, refining techniques and developing his interest in jewelry that moves.
The Orbit Ring is a patented design of Gabriel Ofiesh. Each ring is formed in a patented process that allows an "orbiting" band to freely revolve around the wide textured surface ring. Fabricated by hand, this collection of rings is available with either pave set diamonds or channel set diamonds.
A second, equally dynamic design is his Pave Square Ring. These 18K square rings feature Pave set diamonds in a variety of widths. Beautiful alone or stacked together, Compliments' collection includes a full selection of Gabriel's gorgeous--and comfortable!-- square ring designs.
Gabriel Ofiesh designs all of his own work, which is hand made in his studio in Charlottesville, Virginia. Our long history working with Gabriel assures you of the best service and best pricing. Work with him directly during an upcoming Compliments Ofiesh Trunk Show visit held seasonally in Kennebunkport. We'll be happy to keep you posted.
Or view his stunning collections anytime the mood strikes....