Right here, from the designer who makes them. I design one-of-a-kind aquamarine jewelry by hand in my Denver studio, working in 14k gold-filled, 14k gold, and sterling silver. Every piece is built once. When it sells, it's gone.

The aquamarine earrings on this page are from my Glacier collection, from marquis hoops to shoulder dusting silver chains of aquamarine, zircon and pearl. No two stones are alike. I actually think that the stones' flaws contribute to their beauty greatly.

Yes. A commission starts with a conversation: bring an inspiration image, a gemstone you want to use, or a sold-out piece from my site that you loved. I confirm every detail with you, including materials, dimensions, design direction, and projected cost, before I pick up my tools, so the length you want, at the collarbone or anywhere else, is part of that conversation. If I need to order specific gemstones, that can take three to four weeks.

If the necklace you came for has sold, I have worked with clients to reimagine a similar version of a sold-out item. It could never be a replica, because of the unique gemstones used in each piece, but we can capture the original spirit. Ask about a custom piece →

Yes. My Glacier collection sets aquamarine in sterling silver, from cast talons first carved in wax to brushed silver scales and long silver chains. Some pieces, like my Large Aquamarine Teardrop pendant, are oxidized sterling silver, which gives a piece a mystical aesthetic, like that of an ancient amulet. I also work in 14k gold-filled and 14k gold.

Yes, and each set is still one of a kind. My pieces are specific enough that ordinary jewelry can clash with them, so I design pieces that coordinate. Matching earrings to a necklace you already own is one of my most requested custom pieces. For one client I sketched a necklace that complemented her earrings without copying them, shaped for her neckline. Ask about a matched set →

I buy my aquamarine from gem vendors at the Tucson Gem Show. On heat treatment, here is the honest answer: nearly all aquamarine on the market is heat treated to deepen its blue, and the treatment cannot be detected. I just don't know which stones I buy are heat treated.

Wherever you shop, if the price seems too good to be true, ask for certification papers and buy from reputable sellers. When in doubt, consult a certified gemologist who can verify the authenticity of your aquamarine. More on what to look for in my aquamarine buying guide.

Use a soft toothbrush, warm water and a degreasing dish soap like Dawn. Skip the ultrasonic cleaner: ultrasonic cleaners are not safe for the stones. Shine the metal parts with a Sunshine polishing cloth, with one exception: oxidized silver shouldn't be polished, otherwise you remove the oxidation finish.

Keep your pieces away from high heat, and store them in separate pouches so they don't scratch each other.