Variance Objects / Jewelry / Earrings / Day to Night Rutilated Quartz and Watermelon Tourmaline

Rough cut Rutilated Quartz and Tourmaline gems are captivating and perfectly imperfect mismatched settings of 14k rose, white and yellow and 18k-22k yellow gold. All of Variance Objects jewelry is one-of-kind, based on capturing the beauty of each gem and in their signature settings and mixed metals jewelry.

• Materials – 14k rose, white and yellow gold; 18k-22k yellow gold, 2 Rutilated Quartz, 3 Tourmaline
• Sustainability – Variance Objects employs recycled metals from a United States manufacturer, as well as recycles metals within their own studio. They source Kimberly certified conflict free diamonds come from a family owned business and buy rough colored stones from artisan miner owners all over the world. Stones are hand-cut polished in-house to capture the nature of each stone, and preserve its inherent textures, color patterns, and light qualities rather than transforming them into a sparkly made object.

This item gets carefully packed and will ship within 5 business days or sooner. 

Santa Cruz, California

Nicole Rimedio and Scott Zankman are the creators behind Variance Objects, the enchanting jewelry line that honors the natural beauty of raw  materials. A trained architect, Nicole’s collection is edgy and elegant, inspired by rediscovery of ancient and antique jewelry. Scott manages visuals and operations, and together, they have a passion for sourcing the finest gem specimens, which they hand cut. Variance’s signature mixed precious metal bands are made of 14-24k yellow, rose and white gold embedded into oxidized sterling silver. Each setting is unique to the stone, giving you a one-of-a-kind look.

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