These gemstone cluster earrings feature a striking open teardrop frame, hand-formed from 14/20k recycled gold-filled metal, acting as a gleaming minimalist counterpoint to a lush bouquet of pastel-hued gemstones.

Designed by artist and jewelry designer Andrea Li, these dangle hoop earrings represent a favorite design evolution. What began as an experimental open teardrop silhouette became a defining motif, repurposed across her newest statement earring collection.

The gemstones, green amethyst, kunzite, scorolite, aquamarine, morganite, and sapphire in delicate tones, are meticulously arranged into a cascading cluster that seems to float within the airy teardrop form. The effect is one of playful tension: structured lines meet gemstone spontaneity, creating a design that feels both organic and intentional.

Collectors seeking distinctive, one-of-a-kind pastel jewelry will appreciate the dynamic silhouette and spectrum of light-catching hues.

Materials

Gemstones: Green Amethyst (Prasiolite), pale amethyst, Aquamarine, Kunzite, Morganite, Rose Quartz, Akoya Keshi Pearls, Green, purple, and grey sapphires

Precious Metals: Recycled 14/20k gold-filled metal

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A perfect match to our pastel gemstone statement necklaces or gemstone cuffs, these earrings pair beautifully with other light-toned pieces in the pastel collection.

This pastel gemstone choker necklace is a one-of-a-kind statement collar designed by Denver-based jewelry artist Andrea Li. At the heart of this wire choker are two sculptural teardrop pendants made from rare, pink Kunzite gemstones, each framed in a fluid loop of 14/20k recycled gold-filled metal. The teardrop frames serve as architectural anchors for Andrea’s signature gemstone clustering, creating a symphony of pastel hues and textures.

Featuring a curated mix of topaz, morganite, scorolite, AAA aquamarine, rose quartz, and Akoya keshi pearls, this handcrafted choker necklace evokes ethereal femininity and intentional design. The clustered gemstone arrangement rises in volume and energy near the collarbones, creating a wearable sculpture that transforms the wearer into a walking work of art.

Born from Andrea’s desire to break away from traditional jewelry production and embrace expressive artistry, this statement necklace exemplifies a refined and elevated approach to pastel jewelry. Whether worn as a collector’s piece or a conversation-starting accessory, it’s made to empower.

Materials

Gemstones: Rare Pink Kunzite Pendants, Topaz, pale amethyst, Akoya Keshi Pearls, ***AAA Aquamarine, Moss Aquamarine, Moganite, Kunzite briolettes, Rose Quartz, Ametrine, Purple and Grey Sapphires

Precious Metals: Recycled 14/20k gold-filled components

*** 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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This one-of-a-kind Pastel Gemstone Multi-Strand Statement Necklace is handmade by Andrea Li in her Denver studio: a layered design built across multiple gold-filled chains and hand-composed from a soft, full-spectrum pastel palette.

The cluster carries Green Amethyst (Prasiolite), Aqua Hydro Quartz, Mystic Prehnite, Moonstone, Kunzite, Morganite, Yellow and Blue Aquamarine, Spinel, Topaz, Japanese Akoya Keshi Pearls, Australian Opal, and Green and Grey Sapphires. Every stone is set on recycled 14/20k gold-filled components, strung across 14k gold-filled sequin and circle link chains. The colors lead, not any single hero stone, and the strands are layered so the whole piece moves and catches light from every angle.

The necklace is cold-connected, assembled with wire and never with heat, which is what lets pearls and an opal share a single layered piece without putting either at risk. Opal is the most fragile stone here, so I seat it last and by hand, leaving deliberate give in the surrounding cluster so no single point of pressure ever reaches the stone. Keshi pearls get the same care: wire-seated, never glued, so they sit secure but unstressed.

One of a kind. Built once, never replicated, never manufactured. When it sells, it’s gone. Explore more in the Pastel Gemstone Jewelry collection.

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Materials:

Gemstones: Green Amethyst (Prasiolite), Aqua Hydro Quartz, Mystic Prehnite, Moonstone, Kunzite, Morganite, Yellow and Blue Aquamarine, Spinel, Topaz, Japanese Akoya Keshi Pearls, Australian Opal, Green and Grey Sapphires

Precious Metals: Recycled 14/20k gold-filled components, 14k gold-filled sequin and circle link chains

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This one-of-a-kind pastel gemstone cuff bracelet channels the same rebellious spirit as its choker counterpart. Inspired by expressive design and a commitment to wearability as art, this sculptural cuff features a layered cluster of rare pastel gemstones, including moss aquamarine, moonstone, scorolite, and Ametrine, delicately wired onto a hand-fabricated 14/20k gold-filled cuff.

Crafted by artist and jewelry designer Andrea Li, this statement piece is more than an accessory—it’s a manifesto. Created for collectors who value individuality over mass production, this bracelet speaks to those drawn to the maverick designs that define Andrea Li's body of work. The palette of soft lilacs, icy blues, and shimmering blush tones delivers a refined yet playful energy, while the cuff’s small scale offers versatility without compromising impact.

A perfect companion piece to our gemstone chokers and cluster earrings, this piece embraces the controlled chaos of gemstone clustering with the structural elegance of a tailored design.

Materials

Gemstones: Pale amethyst, Topaz, Moss Aquamarine, Akoya Keshi Pearls, Ametrine, Moganite, Aquamarine, Rose Quartz, Moonstone, Grey, Purple & Green Sapphires

Precious Metals: Recycled 14/20k gold-filled components

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This one-of-a-kind Pastel Gemstone Cuff Bracelet is handmade by Andrea Li in her Denver studio: a wide, wearable sculpture built on a recycled 14/20k gold-filled wire frame made from a repurposed gold rectangle, hand-formed and layered with a full soft-spectrum pastel cluster.

The stones are aquamarine in varied cuts, moss aquamarine, green amethyst, moonstone, ametrine, kunzite, pale amethyst, Akoya Keshi pearls, and green, grey, and purple sapphires. Color leads the composition, not any single stone - the varied cuts of aquamarine alone pull light differently across the piece, and the sapphires anchor the palette's cooler edges. At 7.5 inches the cuff is slightly adjustable and designed to sit comfortably over the wrist without needing a clasp.

Every stone is cold-connected, wire-set by hand with no heat near the gems. Cold connection is how Andrea builds cluster pieces this layered - it lets her place pearls and delicate stones like moonstone into the same composition without the thermal risk that bench soldering would introduce. The Akoya Keshi pearls are wire-seated rather than glued, so they stay secure without stress on the nacre. The frame itself is repurposed material, recycled 14/20k gold-filled, and shaped from scratch for this piece.

One of a kind. Built once, never replicated, never manufactured. When it sells, it's gone. Explore more in the Pastel Gemstone Jewelry collection.

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"Andrea is a special person, and I can't recommend her work highly enough. My necklace is bold and incredibly delicate at the same time. Every tiny detail feels so thoughtfully, tenderly crafted." — Jennifer M.

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This pastel gemstone drop necklace represents the sweet spot where comfort meets artistic risk. Drawing on familiar construction techniques and signature forms, this necklace was born from a place of confidence, yet I knew it had to go further. With every component, from the 18k gold vermeil leaves to the abstract statement cluster nestled at its heart, I challenged my own design instincts to reimagine what a statement necklace could be.

Creating this multi-chain necklace meant weaving in contrasting elements: Akoya Keshi Pearls against mystic quartz, sculptural amethysts alongside baroque pearls, and strands of recycled gold-filled chain layered with intention. The asymmetry is deliberate, an invitation to embrace the unpredictable beauty of design that honors the creative process. Whether worn solo or paired with gemstone cuff bracelets or companion earrings, this piece speaks directly to the collector who seeks individuality, depth, and handmade artistry.

Each section of the necklace was meticulously assembled using an instinctual balance of weight, color, and shape. It’s wearable sculpture, elevated jewelry for those who view adornment as a form of personal expression.

Materials:

Gemstones: Pale amethyst, Hydro Quartz, Baroque Pearls, Australian Opal, Mystic Quartz, Amethyst, Akoya Keshi Pearls, Moss Aquamarine, Ametrine, Spinel, Morganite, Aquamarine, Purple Sapphire, Moonstone, Topaz, Kunzite, and Mystic Labradorite

Precious Metals: Recycled 14/20k gold-filled components, 18k gold vermeil leaves, and chain

This pastel gemstone statement necklace marks the inception of the entire collection, the alpha in the journey of creative rebirth. Jewelry designer Andrea Li brought this wired necklace prototype to the Tucson gem show to hand-select and match gemstones, each chosen for their unique cut and expressive clarity. The piece sparked immediate reactions from fellow designers: “You’re crazy”—a compliment in the world of bold, boundary-pushing art jewelry.

Combining a Biwa pearl chain, shimmering Australian opals, and faceted scorolite with dramatic sequin and diamond-cut 14k gold-filled link chains, this necklace dares to challenge convention. Kunzite, mystic quartz, amethyst, and grey sapphires cluster at the center in an asymmetrical flourish, pushing the boundaries of what a statement necklace can be. Finished with recycled 14/20k gold-filled and 18k gold vermeil components, this piece is built to inspire, crafted not for mass appeal, but for collectors who crave original design with emotional resonance.

Materials:

Gemstones: Pale amethyst, Aquamarine, Australian Opal, Amethyst, Mystic Quartz, Kunzite, Zircon, Mystic Labradorite, Purple and Grey Sapphire

Precious Metals: Recycled 14/20k Gold-Filled Components, 14k Gold-Filled Diamond and Sequin Chains, 18k Gold Vermeil Elements, and 14k gold-filled Biwa Pearl Chain

These one-of-a-kind gemstone dangle hoop earrings are an intentional echo of the pastel statement necklace featured in this collection. Handcrafted by artist and jewelry designer Andrea Li, these hoops were forged with care from 14/20k recycled gold-filled wire, reshaped into delicate circles with an airy openness that recalls the movement of the sequin chains in the coordinating statement necklace.

Each earring is accented with pastel-hued Kunzite, luminous aquamarine, Morganite, and Australian opal, carefully crimped into place using wire guardians and crimp covers, a technique Andrea used to avoid visual weight while maintaining artistic cohesion. The cluster is suspended just below the gold hoops, offering a subtle nod to her signature gemstone cluster earrings technique, but with a cleaner silhouette.

These dangle hoop earrings are wearable art for the collector who values originality, craftsmanship, and subtle luxury.

Materials:

Gemstone: Kunzite, Australian Opal, Spinel, Aquamarine, and Morganite

Precious Metals: Recycled 14/20k gold-filled components

This one-of-a-kind paperclip chain necklace showcases a daringly original design by jewelry designer Andrea Li. Anchored by a lustrous baroque pearl, this contemporary piece features a pastel gemstone cluster suspended on 14k gold-filled components. You'll find hand-selected stones like rose quartz, kunzite, aquamarine, and morganite, arranged with intention to embody nature’s own palette.

Woven through the design is a bold aesthetic choice, a modern link chain necklace formed from elongated paperclip chains. This rebellious form meets refined material, making the necklace a statement collar that evokes feminine strength and creative individuality.

The hand-forged hook, threaded before being set, reflects the artistic complexity and personal resolve that went into this collector’s piece. Inspired by Andrea’s philosophy of disrupting norms in both fashion and society, this necklace is more than a beautiful object, it's wearable art for the modern woman rewriting her own narrative.

Materials

Gemstone: Baroque pearl, Aquamarine, Rose quartz, Kunzite, Morganite, Amethyst, Green amethyst, Japanese Akoya Keshi pearls, Peruvian opal, Green, purple, and grey sapphires

Precious Metals: 14k gold-filled paperclip chains, and Recycled 14/20k gold-filled components

This pastel gemstone ear cuff is handmade by Andrea Li in her Denver studio -- a sculptural, non-pierced design built from recycled 14k gold-filled wire that hugs the ear's natural curve without a piercing.

The frame started as a problem: shaping, soldering, and reshaping the wire until the arc sat flush with no pressure point. When one cuff came out shorter than the other, Andrea added an extra wire layer to both -- a correction that became the piece's defining edge, creating a perimeter shaped perfectly to hold a gemstone cluster. Each cuff holds a hand-wrapped cluster of yellow aquamarine, kunzite, green topaz, and Peruvian opal, accented with Japanese Akoya Keshi pearls and sapphires in green, purple, and grey. The palette reads like a spring afternoon -- soft enough for a ceremony, striking enough to wear with a plain black top and nothing else.

Opal is the most fragile stone Andrea sets, and on this cuff it goes in last. The gem cluster is cold-connected -- each stone wire-wrapped individually, no heat near the opal -- which is what lets the cluster sit close and full without putting pressure on the stone.

One of a kind. Built once and never repeated. When it sells, it's gone. Explore the full Pastel Gemstone Jewelry collection, or go deeper on the opal in this piece at the opal gemstone guide.

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