This pastel gemstone drop necklace is a masterclass in delicate balance and bold design. Featuring a prominent AAA-quality green amethyst concave olive gemstone, this statement necklace resolves in a cascading vertical line that draws the eye and elongates the silhouette. The sculptural gemstone cluster, anchored by Japanese Akoya Keshi Pearls, iridescent Australian opals, and yellow aquamarine, sits at the center of a recycled 14k gold-filled paperclip chain necklace, flanked by decorative U-shapes for added architectural presence.

The design emerged from a vision of symmetry and surprise. The artist, Andrea Li, utilized familiar materials in unfamiliar ways, creating a fresh design language that merges traditional craftsmanship with wearable sculpture. A key moment of inspiration was sparked at the Tucson gem show, where the topaz stones were selected for their luminosity and perfectly paired with the gemstone cluster to form a dramatic, yet refined drop necklace. This is a piece for collectors who appreciate jewelry that speaks in both whispers and declarations.

Materials

Gemstone: ***AAA Green Amethyst Concave Olive, Yellow Aquamarine, Aquamarine, Australian Opals, pale amethyst, Kunzite, Topaz, Mystic Quartz, Japanese Akoya Keshi Pearls, Purple and Grey Sapphires

Precious Metals: Recycled 14/20k Gold-Filled Paperclip and Circle Link Chains

*** AAA grade for a gemstone signifies the highest quality, characterized by exceptional color, clarity, and a precise cut. These stones are considered near-perfect and are among the top 10% of gemstones, with very few to no visible inclusions, vibrant color, and maximum brilliance. 

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These sculptural drop earrings offer a distilled echo of the companion drop necklace, simple, deliberate, and brimming with intention. Using architectural paperclip chains as the structural base, each earring is anchored with a single geometric topaz gemstone that refracts soft pastel light like a prism.

Jewelry designer Andrea Li built these dangle earrings with restraint, letting the composition reflect the same U-shaped drop and open spacing found throughout the collection’s statement necklaces. The design choice to forgo gemstone clustering is a rare pause, a moment of calm amidst the maximalist expressions found elsewhere in the line.

This post earring style offers a minimalist aesthetic with an artistic edge, ideal for those who favor subtle sophistication and collector-worthy details in their everyday wardrobe. With recycled gold-filled components and thoughtful balance, these earrings aren’t just a companion piece, they’re wearable sculpture.

Materials

• Topaz

• Labradorite

• Recycled 14/20k gold-filled components

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These sculptural gemstone earrings are a design born from serendipity and the hands of artist and jewelry designer Andrea Li. While working in her studio, Andrea accidentally placed two of her signature hand-formed U-shaped components end to end on her workbench, and inspiration struck. The modern silhouette that emerged became the heart of these drop earrings, linked together by elegant paperclip chains and adorned with light-reflecting center-drilled aquamarine gemstones.

The result? A pair of statement earrings that bridge unconventional artistry with a contemporary edge. These earrings are ideal for collectors who embrace bold, design-forward jewelry with intention and meaning.

Whether worn as a companion piece to one of Andrea's drop necklaces or as a standalone statement, these earrings bring the perfect balance of geometry, movement, and soft luminosity.

Materials

• Aquamarine (center-drilled)

• Hand-formed 14k gold-filled U-shaped and paperclip chains

• Recycled 14/20k gold-filled components

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This sculptural wire choker necklace features three stunning topaz gemstones suspended in a modern open oval pendant, framed by 14k gold-filled paperclip chains. The minimalist yet bold design pays homage to architectural elegance and handcrafted precision. Inspired by the success of Andrea Li’s signature ‘U’ motif earrings, this choker reimagines balance and flow with meticulous alignment and ergonomic contouring to ensure a flattering fit along the décolletage.

Andrea Li, a Denver-based jewelry designer and artist, labored over every detail, from hammering the heavy gauge wire to perfectly contour around the natural curves of the neck to engineering gemstone placement so each faceted topaz lays flat and luminous against the skin. This gemstone choker is more than jewelry, it's wearable sculpture for collectors who appreciate craftsmanship and avant-garde design.

A modern companion piece to our oval chain link drop gemstone earrings, this statement collar necklace is ideal for women who seek distinctive, expressive adornment.

Materials

• Faceted topaz gemstones

• 14k gold-filled paperclip chains

• Recycled 14/20k gold-filled wire (hand-shaped choker base)

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