Birthstone Cluster Collection
Just in time to accompany the lush colors of autumn and the sentimental giving season, Bang-Up Betty’s newest collection of jewelry features rough and polished gemstones set in resin and displayed uniquely, a beautiful contrast to the polished and perfect way gemstones are traditionally set and sold for top dollar.
My brand new Birthstone Cluster Collection was inspired by nature and the gorgeously imperfect way the world’s gemstones come to us before they’re cut, set and made to look like something completely otherworldly.
I cast these stones in clear resin, letting them fall from my fingertips into the liquid wherever they land. Over several days, it hardens into a little cluster of gemstones that look like they’re bursting forth. Glowing peridots, moody sapphires, rich rubies, warm citrine crystals… all the colors of the birthstone rainbow.
Pearl Birthstone Strand Necklace / June Birthstone
Pearl Birthstone Strand Necklace / June Birthstone
The June birthstone is often said to be Alexandrite, one of the rarest and most expensive gemstones on earth, but we prefer its more affordable, equally elegant counterpart, the pearl. There is a rainbow of beautiful pearls available, and we chose a classic, elegant cultured seed pearl in a traditional creamy white color. Pearls are associated with nurturing, calm, integrity and femininity.
Each pearl cluster strand is made by hand and is as different as each cultured seed pearl included. Pearls are strung on wire, making between a 1 1/4 and 1 1/2 inch length of stones.
Chains are gold-filled or sterling silver and measure approximately 17 inches long including the length of stones. Longer or shorter chains are available upon request.
Birthstone cluster strand necklaces are made by hand at Bang-Up Betty’s North Little Rock, Arkansas, studio.