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Jewels of the Month, Part 2: October Birthstone

October 10, 2019 by WendyB

Tourmaline and opal are October’s two birthstones. I’ve shared the double-tourmaline ring that I created for ANZA Gems before, but ANZA’s recent Instagram post of it has inspired me to feature the ring again. I love how this post shows the different phases the gems went through: uncut rough; faceted but loose gems; and finally the gems set in my ring design.

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What’s better than an October tourmaline transformation? Why two, of course!! Yes, believe or not, both of these luscious gems are East African tourmalines! Both were sourced by @idazzle on different trips to Kenya and Tanzania. The golden custom trillion was faceted by @stierbstier in Michigan while the green custom keystone cut was faceted in New York. Leave it to @wendybrandesjewelry to weave them into one brilliant 18k gold piece handmade in New York City. Just goes to show how many hands create a single piece of jewelry. It takes a village. We’re incredibly grateful for our village of jewelry artisans! Just look at the gorgeous designs they make possible! #transformationtuesday #tourmalinetuesday #octoberbirthstone #birthstonejewelry #designerjewelry #jewelrywithapurpose #journeyofagem #ittakesavillage #artisan #customejewelry #oneofakindjewelry #ethicaljewelry #ethicalgems #roughgems #customcut #18k #ring #jewelrygram #ptgems #bethstier #wendybrandesjewelry #idazzle #anzagems #gemsforchange

A post shared by ANZA Gems (@anzagems) on Oct 8, 2019 at 3:36pm PDT

As a bonus, here’s a little video from A Thousand Facets.

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Absolutely stunning ring by @wendybrandesjewelry this golden and gree tourmaline are perfection. Thanks to @agta_gems for inviting me to the #agtaspectrum17 editor's day, I had a blast! Gorgeous tourmalines by @anzagems #wendybrandesjewelry #wendybrandes #oneofkindjewelry #ring #agta #finejewelry #handcraftedjewelry #amorajoyas #jewelryADD #madewithlove #handmadejewelry . . . . . #jewelry #bijoux #joyeria #joias #jewellery #schmuck #gioielleria #diamonds #gems #gemstones #smycken #tourmaline #goldtourmaline #greentourmaline #anzagems

A post shared by A thousand Facets (@athousandfacets) on Aug 10, 2017 at 9:58am PDT

To inquire about the ring, contact ANZA Gems directly.

If you’re looking for birthstone earrings instead of a ring, check out the luscious cabochon-cut tourmaline I used to create 18K stud earrings for my own line. I think the dome-shaped gems are a nice change from what you usually see in birthstone studs.

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I had just two pairs of tourmaline studs in stock, and one sold this week. I won’t be making these again, so if you want the last pair, don’t delay. Have any questions or need help with the website? Holla at me at info@wendybrandes.com.

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Filed Under: birthstone, earrings, featured jewel, gems, jewel of the month, Jewelry, rings, Shopping, stud earrings Tagged With: october birthstone, tourmaline

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Award-winning designer of fine jewelry inspired by women's history and pop culture. A former journalist who writes about jewelry, fashion, medieval history, news, feminism, dogs, cats and whatever else is on her mind. Blogging since 2007.
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