Akaila Reid’s Fantastical Orbs of Fancy

[PinkDiamond]

These are fabulous, especially the cuff bracelet, although I'd be afraid I'd be clumsy and knock an orb or two off of it, but I love them all and think you will too. I'm showing you the first two pics plus the cuff bracelet, but I also love the ring and earring set in the next 2 pics below it in the article, so use the link to check out all these puppies. It's been a while so I'm glad to find one of those rare articles that we can get our opal fix from.

Akaila Reid’s Fantastical Orbs of Fancy
By Brittany Siminitz | February 04, 2022



"If you’ve spent any time on social media in the last several weeks, you may have spotted—or been awe-struck by, or stared in a trance at—the creations of Akaila Reid.

Mesmerizing and magical glowing orbs of Ethiopian (and pink) opal are signatures of the New York–based jeweler, who officially debuted her namesake brand in 2020.

“I was living in New York as a young 20-something and not sure of what I wanted my life to look like. A family friend had studied at GIA many years ago and thought it might be something I would be interested in,” says Reid of her start in the industry. “I went on a tour of the campus and it just felt right. I spent two years studying gemology and jewelry design at GIA and upon graduation decided to launch Akaila Reid.” ... "


Ring in 18k yellow gold with 23.1 ct. pink opal and 6.9 ct. Ethiopian opal, $2,960


One-of-a-kind cuff bracelet in 18k yellow gold with 26.27 cts. t.w. pink opal, 10 cts. t.w. Ethiopian opal, and 4.21 cts. t.w. diamonds, $17,100

https://www.jckonline.com/editorial-art ... id-jewels/

[SwordfishMining]

That can work with so many colors. My clumsy self doesn't even wear a watch.