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Rock Collecting

Fashion Forward

by Jeff Prine, Executive Editor

Photography by Chris Trayer

Sometimes the retail business can seem to be a rocky road. But for those who dare to take the road less traveled, there are some new stones that line the pathway to sales success. Sometimes referred to as �exotic� stones, these stones, which range from everyday agates to rare earthly finds, are exceptional in their own right. Their colors, patterns, and details resemble landscapes, animal skins, or even Impressionist paintings. Such unusual stones are adding to the definitions of what is precious in fine jewelry. This trend emerged in Europe and now has been adapted into the American fine jewelry lexicon. At a time when newness is needed to refresh cases, something different is just a stone�s throw away.


	Mahlia Collection�s Cerulia blue agate petal necklace in 18k white and yellow gold with rainbow moonstone accents, suggested retail $22,000, (800) 819-2725.


	Uzca�s dumortierite leaf pendant with 18k rose gold and diamonds, suggested retail $4,900, (305) 374-4151.


	From left: Jane Taylor�s 18k yellow gold ring with free form boulder opal surrounded by emeralds, suggested retail $8,050; and sterling silver ring with agate surrounded by gray color-change garnets, suggested retail $2,000, (413) 256-8404. K. Brunini�s �Object Organique� ring with moss agate in sterling silver decorated with 18k yellow gold dragons, yellow diamonds, and rubies, suggested retail $18,750, (858) 259-8779.


	Sara Blaine�s petrified palm wood, golden citrine, and blue topaz sterling silver pendant, suggested retail $126, (770) 650-0999. Dian Malouf�s sterling silver and tan agate earrings with 14k gold and turquoise details, suggested retail $975, (214) 520-3123.


	Bochic�s jasper cross ring with black diamonds, suggested retail $8,500, (212) 659-7743.


	Donald Huber�s loop pendants in gray agate and rutilated quartz with 18k gold and diamond bales and chains, suggested retail $9,500 to $12,500, (212) 675-7575.


	Gurhan�s pietersite and 24k gold necklace, suggested retail $4,200, (646) 230-1122.


	Yves Kamioner�s fossilized dinosaur skin enhancer pendant, suggested retail $3,200, on an 18k yellow and white gold pendant with diamonds, suggested retail $2,460, (917) 273-0104.


	Jane Taylor�s polka dot agate earrings with spessartite garnet tops, suggested retail $1,620, (413) 256-8404.


	Left and right: Dian Malouf�s triangular shaped brown agate ring in sterling silver and 14k gold, suggested retail $1,900; and black and pink agate, pink coral, 14k gold, and sterling silver ring, suggested retail $1,650, (214) 520-3123. Center: K. Brunini�s �Object Organique� ring with jasper orb in sterling silver with 18k yellow gold antler details and diamonds, suggested retail $11,250, (858) 259-8779.