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We design around the stone, from the width of its setting to the way the finished piece sits on the body.
A design begins by noticing what is already present. The outline of a stone, the distribution of colour and the way a surface catches light can suggest where a setting should support, frame or leave space. Decoration follows that reading.
A fine metal edge can sharpen the outline of a rounded stone. Leaving a small gap around it can make the shape easier to see. Adding more detail is worthwhile when it improves the design; sometimes the simpler frame works better.
A jewel is encountered at more than one distance. Across a room, its silhouette registers first. Close to the wearer, its edges, transitions and surface become apparent. On the body, its relationship to a hand, collar or neckline changes the whole composition.
This is why a close photograph and a view of the piece being worn are both useful. One shows the finish; the other shows scale. Look at both before deciding how a design might suit you.
Descriptions should tell you something useful about the piece. Colour can be described from observation. Material identity, treatment and origin require supporting records, and the wording should reflect what those records actually say.
The GREIGN Stone Profile brings the available details together. Our jadeite guides explain the terms you may encounter, so you can read the information and identify anything you would like to ask about.
GREIGN brings jade into a modern wardrobe, drawing on Chinese culture, architectural forms and the details of fine jewellery.
A closer look at the design decisions that connect a stone to its setting, and a finished jewel to the person who wears it.
She knows the pieces she reaches for, and enjoys finding something new to wear with them.
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