Pear Earrings in Amethyst/Tanzanite StyleNumber_S65658 with the same ribbed texture

with the same ribbed texture but a duller

Chunky without being overpowering

made in Italy from structured calf leather in a rich shade of brown

and slimmer than both from the knee down

The editor’s recollections of some of the world’s greatest photographers

Pear Earrings in Amethyst/Tanzanite StyleNumber_S65658 with the same ribbed textureSomething of an iconoclast in the fine jewelry world, Marie Hlne de Taillac makes semi precious pieces that feel decidedly un stuffy. Her designs are special, but playful, and have enjoyed a cult following since 1996. Each piece is made by artisans in Jaipur, India (the gem capital of the world!) and carefully crafted to bring out the natural rainbow colors of the stones.