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thejewelr ybook.com | 33 LORD Jewelry is perhaps best known for its incredible insect jewelry; most notably the high jewelry Dragonfl y brooches, modern takes on one of Lalique's favorite subjects, wherein Şinork has replaced the so , languid curves of the Art Nouveau era with the bold, clean lines favored by today's customers. ere are the Moth and Butterfl y rings, both with wings of plique-à-jour; a cheerfully chubby Bumblebee pendant, featuring a diamond in its abdomen and green enamel wings; and a trio of adorable and easy-to-wear enamel Scarab pendants, all set in 18k gold. ere's the vibrant, fi gural Peacock ring with its fan-shaped tail of sapphires and emeralds from which extends a body of patterned green enamel that wraps gracefully around the fi nger to reveal a neck of bright, white diamonds ending in an enameled head and face with a gold beak; as well as a Snake ring featuring such a masterful application of multicolor enamel that it almost seems to slither on one's fi nger. But even among this bejeweled menagerie, it's the Dreamscape collection of one-of-a-kind rings and necklaces that has me completely mesmerized. e Elevated ring with its vertiginously alternating green and black enamel stripes; the Compass ring with navy blue and ivory enamel over a lighter blue enamel, surrounded by diamonds; and the Constellation necklace with a sapphire surrounded by diamonds set in teal and turquoise enamel: Each bestowing upon its wearer a sense of history, cra smanship, and artistry. As esteemed designer/master jeweler Victor Velyan recently summed it up, for me, "In the world of jewelry making, there are cra smen and there are artists: Şinork Agdere is both of these and a gentleman, as well!" One-of-a-kind Dragonfl y Brooch; crafted in 18k gold, with multicolor plique-à-jour enamel, set with diamonds (1.88 ct.t.w.), Australian opals (2.35 ct. tw), emerald (.79 ct), and rubies (0.51 ct. t.w.) One-of-a-kind Butterfl y Ring; crafted in 18k gold, with multicolor plique-à-jour enamel, set with diamonds (0.87 ct. t.w.) One-of-a-kind Dreamscape "Compass" Ring; crafted in 18k gold, with multicolor enamel, set with diamonds (0.43 ct. t.w.), and sapphire (1.25 ct) One-of-a-kind Peacock Ring; crafted in 18k gold, with multicolor enamel, set with diamonds (0.38 ct. t.w.), center emerald (2.27 ct.), emeralds (1.62 ct. t.w.), and sapphires (4.50 ct. t.w.)

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