Tamar Collection
Studio
Stories
The Tamar Collection: Studio Stories
After a four-year hiatus from releasing a new collection, I returned to creating with renewed purpose. The Tamar Collection emerged from that return, born at the Tucson Gem Show and forged through countless bench-side pivots in my Denver studio.
Each piece in this collection is one-of-a-kind. Each creation took me on what I call a "micro-journey", a unique path from raw gemstone to finished work that can never be exactly replicated. These stories document that process: the pivots, the problems-turned-breakthroughs, and the moments when the materials finally told me what they wanted to become.
This collection
is named for Tamar, my first collector, the woman who saw me before the gallery features, before the museum showcases, before the industry recognition. She taught me that jewelry lives beyond metal and stone. In her words, each piece "chose her," calling to parts of her identity that felt "punk-ass and tough" or "graceful and full of bliss." She spoke the language of color, emotion, and intuition, and saw my pieces as personal talismans, memory-keepers, and power statements.
The Tamar Collection embodies that same language. It's for those who want to feel something real every time they put it on.
About This Collection
Design Philosophy: Structured Beauty, Gemstone-Led Process
The Tamar Collection represents a deliberate aesthetic shift in my work, from organic, flowing forms to structured, architectural design.
What defines this collection:
Mosaic-style settings - Gemstones framed like stained glass in handcrafted gold
Articulated joints - Engineering that allows rigid-looking pieces to move with the body
Tailored uniformity - Precise geometric repetition that honors the gemstone's natural shape
Bench-side pivots - Every piece required abandoning the original vision to let the materials lead
The process:
All gemstones were sourced from the Tucson Gem Show in Tucson, Arizona, the largest gem show in the world. Back in my studio, these uncommon stones met real metal, real gravity, and my willingness to pivot. I experimented, assessed, refined, again and again, until each design carried both breath and backbone.
The rhythm of creation: trial by fire (quite literally, armed with my soldering torch), where sketch or intuitive movement becomes sculpture, then extrapolates into functional art.
The philosophy:
I practice what I call "using the whole buffalo." When I source a strand of exceptional gemstones, I honor the entire material by creating companion pieces, cuffs that complete chokers, and earrings that extend the narrative. Not "sets" for the sake of matching, but respect for the material and momentum for the creative process.
Engineering for the Body
How Jewelry Learns to Move With You
Creating sculptural art is one thing; creating sculptural art for the human body is another. The human form is essential in informing my work when creating within negative space.
What looks effortless on the neck is often my most complex work.
The engineering of pieces like the green amethyst collar only worked when every stone had its own frame with precision-drilled holes, and the chains were precisely graduated so the necklace gently "fans out" across the collarbone. Without this exactness, the necklace would droop—because the length of the top chain must be shorter than the others to follow the natural neckline.
The micro-decisions matter:
The millimeters I adjust in the chain length between framed stones
The moment a finer chain unlocks delicate control over drape
The relief when geometry finally turns into grace
The articulated joints that allow rigid metal to flex with your movement
I test, shorten, rehang, and rework until the metal learns the body's contours. It's where craft becomes comfort, and comfort becomes confidence for you, the wearer.
It's a good thing I can test my pieces on myself multiple times during the creation process. If it doesn't work for me, it won't work for you.
What Makes These Stories Matter
The Micro-Journey: Why One-of-a-Kind Design Can Never Be Replicated
As a one-of-a-kind jewelry designer, I don't work with production lines, templates, or repeatable processes. Each piece emerges from:
The specific gemstones I found on that particular sourcing trip
The technical challenges that arose when those stones met metal
The creative pivots required when the original vision failed
The serendipitous discoveries that happened in the struggle
This means no two pieces can ever be the same, even if I wanted to recreate one. The gemstone strand is gone. The creative problem-solving happened in real-time. The micro-journey is complete.
When you own a piece from the Tamar Collection, you're the only person in the world who possesses that exact design, born from that specific material and that singular creative journey.
These stories pull back the curtain on that process. They document the blistered hands, the re-dos that turned to revelations, the moments when a piece finally smiled back at me from the bench.
Studio Stories
Tamar is my first pastel gemstone collection, each piece made once and never repeated. These are the stories behind the pieces: the stones, the bench moments, and the small accidents that made each one itself.
The woman this collection is named for
For Tamar
The collector who understood this work at a rare depth, and gave the weave its name. In her own words.
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When Monet Meets the BenchReading Sara Mrad's Fleur de Lumiere Through Tamar
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The Amethyst ChokerWhen the Design Rewrites Itself
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The Green Amethyst CollarDesigning in Three Dimensions
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The Pink Kunzite ChokerA Wearable Rebellion
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The Pastel Gemstone Multi-Strand NecklaceWhen Failure Becomes Two Designs
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The Pastel Gemstone Statement CuffA Quiet Rebellion
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The Pastel Gemstone Cuff BraceletThe Piece That Refused to Quit
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The Pendant Pastel Gemstone Drop Necklace
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The Topaz Gemstone Drop EarringsThe Art of Not Competing
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The Green Long Gemstone Tassel Earrings
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The Oval Chain Link Drop Gemstone EarringsThe Accidental Alignment
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The Blue Gemstone Drop Choker
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The Green Long Gemstone Necklace with Chain Tassel DropWhen the Circle Wouldn't Behave
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The Gold Long Green Gemstone Y-Drop NecklaceThe Illusion of Simplicity
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The Pastel Gemstone Ear Cuffs
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The Green Long Square Gemstone Drop EarringsWhen It Finally Flows
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Multi-Color Sapphire BriolettesMy Quiet Constant
Read the storyEach piece is built once. When it sells, it is gone.
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The Tamar Collection features pastel gemstones in structured, architectural settings. Each piece is one-of-a-kind and available exclusively through Andrea Li.
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This Purple Amethyst Cuff is handmade by Andrea Li as a companion piece to the amethyst choker that came before it: the same mosaic-like configuration of natural amethyst gemstones, the same Tucson strand, now tailored into a sculptural cuff bracelet.
The amethysts were sourced as a single strand at the Tucson gem show, and Andrea built both pieces from that one find, using every stone in it. That is not a coincidence or a marketing angle - it is how she works. She calls it using the entire strand: when a stone parcel or strand arrives in the studio, no portion is discarded. The material's full story gets told. This cuff carries all of that intention in its structure.
The stones are set in natural amethyst gemstones on a 14K gold-filled circle link extender chain, with 18K gold vermeil components and recycled 14/20K gold-filled metal throughout. The extender chain is a practical choice, not an afterthought: it allows the cuff to adjust across wrist sizes without sacrificing the weight or proportion of the piece.
One of a kind. The choker and this cuff were built as a set from a single Tucson find. When this piece sells, it is gone. Explore more in the Pastel Gemstone Jewelry collection.
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Materials
Natural amethyst gemstones
14k gold-filled circle link extender chain
18k gold vermeil components
Recycled 14/20k gold-filled metal
Wear It With
Pair this gemstone cuff with the matching amethyst choker necklace for a cohesive, collector-worthy look.
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Designed as a companion piece to the mosaic choker necklace, these delicate amethyst gemstone drop earrings reflect Andrea Li’s signature balance of form, restraint, and refinement.
Each handcrafted earring features a shimmering natural amethyst suspended from a modern gold chevron chain, offering subtle movement and elegant length. This minimalist silhouette ensures the earrings won’t compete with bolder neckwear, but instead create a harmonious pairing, an essential consideration for any collector seeking to complete a statement jewelry set.
As an artist and jewelry designer, Andrea Li responds to collector requests for matching earrings that complement but never overwhelm. This pair is a thoughtful solution to the challenge of finding earrings that work seamlessly with sculptural, one-of-a-kind designs.
Materials:
Natural amethyst gemstones
Chevron gold-filled chains
Recycled 14/20k gold-filled metal
Wear It With:
Pair with the amethyst gemstone choker necklace for a cohesive set, or wear solo for an elevated everyday look.
These gemstone cluster earrings feature a striking open teardrop frame, hand-formed from 14/20k recycled gold-filled metal, acting as a gleaming minimalist counterpoint to a lush bouquet of pastel-hued gemstones.
Designed by artist and jewelry designer Andrea Li, these dangle hoop earrings represent a favorite design evolution. What began as an experimental open teardrop silhouette became a defining motif, repurposed across her newest statement earring collection.
The gemstones, green amethyst, kunzite, scorolite, aquamarine, morganite, and sapphire in delicate tones, are meticulously arranged into a cascading cluster that seems to float within the airy teardrop form. The effect is one of playful tension: structured lines meet gemstone spontaneity, creating a design that feels both organic and intentional.
Collectors seeking distinctive, one-of-a-kind pastel jewelry will appreciate the dynamic silhouette and spectrum of light-catching hues.
Materials
Gemstones: Green Amethyst (Prasiolite), pale amethyst, Aquamarine, Kunzite, Morganite, Rose Quartz, Akoya Keshi Pearls, Green, purple, and grey sapphires
Precious Metals: Recycled 14/20k gold-filled metal
Wear It With
A perfect match to our pastel gemstone statement necklaces or gemstone cuffs, these earrings pair beautifully with other light-toned pieces in the pastel collection.
This one-of-a-kind gemstone collar necklace features a series of hand-framed green amethyst gemstones (also known as prasiolite) set in a graduated configuration that accentuates their architectural beauty. Designed by Andrea Li, artist and jewelry designer, each gemstone is housed in a custom-fabricated frame of recycled 14/20k gold-filled metal, then suspended with triple strands of fine chain accented by Labradorite enamel paperclip chains.
As a designer, Andrea allowed the materials to guide the composition. This statement necklace began as a linear design but evolved into a subtly flared collar style after exploring how the gemstones moved when worn. Framed prasiolite stones are anchored by AAA-grade concave-cut olive prasiolite beads, introducing delicate contrast and shimmer.
This collector’s piece reflects Andrea Li’s signature commitment to wearable art, informed by thoughtful engineering and artistic storytelling. Ideal as a standalone statement necklace or styled with coordinating gemstone earrings.
Materials:
Gemstones: Green Amethyst (Prasiolite), ***AAA Quality Concave-Cut Olive Prasiolite
Precious Metals: Labradorite enamel chain accents, recycled 14/20k gold-filled wire, individually fabricated 14/20k gold-filled frames.
*** AAA grade for a gemstone signifies the highest quality, characterized by exceptional color, clarity, and a precise cut. These stones are considered near-perfect and are among the top 10% of gemstones, with very few to no visible inclusions, vibrant color, and maximum brilliance.
These minimalist gemstone stud earrings were conceived as companion earrings to complete the visual harmony of the statement collar necklace from the same series. Andrea Li, an artist and jewelry designer, crafted these studs to offer balance, a grounded, elegant punctuation to the more elaborate neckline above. The square green amethyst gemstones (also known as prasiolite) are housed in meticulously hand-fabricated gold frames, set with clean lines that echo modern designs.
Sometimes, the most impactful pieces are those that hold space without overwhelming. These post earrings exemplify that philosophy—providing polish without distraction, presence without dominance. With the clarity and soft mint hue of the gemstones, these earrings are just as arresting worn alone, making them ideal for collectors who appreciate wearable art with a refined sensibility.
Materials
Green Amethyst (Prasiolite)
Cat’s Eye
Recycled 14/20k Gold-Filled Metal
This pastel gemstone choker necklace is a one-of-a-kind statement collar designed by Denver-based jewelry artist Andrea Li. At the heart of this wire choker are two sculptural teardrop pendants made from rare, pink Kunzite gemstones, each framed in a fluid loop of 14/20k recycled gold-filled metal. The teardrop frames serve as architectural anchors for Andrea’s signature gemstone clustering, creating a symphony of pastel hues and textures.
Featuring a curated mix of topaz, morganite, scorolite, AAA aquamarine, rose quartz, and Akoya keshi pearls, this handcrafted choker necklace evokes ethereal femininity and intentional design. The clustered gemstone arrangement rises in volume and energy near the collarbones, creating a wearable sculpture that transforms the wearer into a walking work of art.
Born from Andrea’s desire to break away from traditional jewelry production and embrace expressive artistry, this statement necklace exemplifies a refined and elevated approach to pastel jewelry. Whether worn as a collector’s piece or a conversation-starting accessory, it’s made to empower.
Materials
Gemstones: Rare Pink Kunzite Pendants, Topaz, pale amethyst, Akoya Keshi Pearls, ***AAA Aquamarine, Moss Aquamarine, Moganite, Kunzite briolettes, Rose Quartz, Ametrine, Purple and Grey Sapphires
Precious Metals: Recycled 14/20k gold-filled components
*** AAA grade for a gemstone signifies the highest quality, characterized by exceptional color, clarity, and a precise cut. These stones are considered near-perfect and are among the top 10% of gemstones, with very few to no visible inclusions, vibrant color, and maximum brilliance.
This one-of-a-kind Pastel Gemstone Multi-Strand Statement Necklace is handmade by Andrea Li in her Denver studio: a layered design built across multiple gold-filled chains and hand-composed from a soft, full-spectrum pastel palette.
The cluster carries Green Amethyst (Prasiolite), Aqua Hydro Quartz, Mystic Prehnite, Moonstone, Kunzite, Morganite, Yellow and Blue Aquamarine, Spinel, Topaz, Japanese Akoya Keshi Pearls, Australian Opal, and Green and Grey Sapphires. Every stone is set on recycled 14/20k gold-filled components, strung across 14k gold-filled sequin and circle link chains. The colors lead, not any single hero stone, and the strands are layered so the whole piece moves and catches light from every angle.
The necklace is cold-connected, assembled with wire and never with heat, which is what lets pearls and an opal share a single layered piece without putting either at risk. Opal is the most fragile stone here, so I seat it last and by hand, leaving deliberate give in the surrounding cluster so no single point of pressure ever reaches the stone. Keshi pearls get the same care: wire-seated, never glued, so they sit secure but unstressed.
One of a kind. Built once, never replicated, never manufactured. When it sells, it’s gone. Explore more in the Pastel Gemstone Jewelry collection.
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Materials:
Gemstones: Green Amethyst (Prasiolite), Aqua Hydro Quartz, Mystic Prehnite, Moonstone, Kunzite, Morganite, Yellow and Blue Aquamarine, Spinel, Topaz, Japanese Akoya Keshi Pearls, Australian Opal, Green and Grey Sapphires
Precious Metals: Recycled 14/20k gold-filled components, 14k gold-filled sequin and circle link chains
This one-of-a-kind pastel gemstone cuff bracelet channels the same rebellious spirit as its choker counterpart. Inspired by expressive design and a commitment to wearability as art, this sculptural cuff features a layered cluster of rare pastel gemstones, including moss aquamarine, moonstone, scorolite, and Ametrine, delicately wired onto a hand-fabricated 14/20k gold-filled cuff.
Crafted by artist and jewelry designer Andrea Li, this statement piece is more than an accessory—it’s a manifesto. Created for collectors who value individuality over mass production, this bracelet speaks to those drawn to the maverick designs that define Andrea Li's body of work. The palette of soft lilacs, icy blues, and shimmering blush tones delivers a refined yet playful energy, while the cuff’s small scale offers versatility without compromising impact.
A perfect companion piece to our gemstone chokers and cluster earrings, this piece embraces the controlled chaos of gemstone clustering with the structural elegance of a tailored design.
Materials
Gemstones: Pale amethyst, Topaz, Moss Aquamarine, Akoya Keshi Pearls, Ametrine, Moganite, Aquamarine, Rose Quartz, Moonstone, Grey, Purple & Green Sapphires
Precious Metals: Recycled 14/20k gold-filled components
This one-of-a-kind Pastel Gemstone Cuff Bracelet is handmade by Andrea Li in her Denver studio: a wide, wearable sculpture built on a recycled 14/20k gold-filled wire frame made from a repurposed gold rectangle, hand-formed and layered with a full soft-spectrum pastel cluster.
The stones are aquamarine in varied cuts, moss aquamarine, green amethyst, moonstone, ametrine, kunzite, pale amethyst, Akoya Keshi pearls, and green, grey, and purple sapphires. Color leads the composition, not any single stone - the varied cuts of aquamarine alone pull light differently across the piece, and the sapphires anchor the palette's cooler edges. At 7.5 inches the cuff is slightly adjustable and designed to sit comfortably over the wrist without needing a clasp.
Every stone is cold-connected, wire-set by hand with no heat near the gems. Cold connection is how Andrea builds cluster pieces this layered - it lets her place pearls and delicate stones like moonstone into the same composition without the thermal risk that bench soldering would introduce. The Akoya Keshi pearls are wire-seated rather than glued, so they stay secure without stress on the nacre. The frame itself is repurposed material, recycled 14/20k gold-filled, and shaped from scratch for this piece.
One of a kind. Built once, never replicated, never manufactured. When it sells, it's gone. Explore more in the Pastel Gemstone Jewelry collection.
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"Andrea is a special person, and I can't recommend her work highly enough. My necklace is bold and incredibly delicate at the same time. Every tiny detail feels so thoughtfully, tenderly crafted." — Jennifer M.
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This pastel gemstone drop necklace represents the sweet spot where comfort meets artistic risk. Drawing on familiar construction techniques and signature forms, this necklace was born from a place of confidence, yet I knew it had to go further. With every component, from the 18k gold vermeil leaves to the abstract statement cluster nestled at its heart, I challenged my own design instincts to reimagine what a statement necklace could be.
Creating this multi-chain necklace meant weaving in contrasting elements: Akoya Keshi Pearls against mystic quartz, sculptural amethysts alongside baroque pearls, and strands of recycled gold-filled chain layered with intention. The asymmetry is deliberate, an invitation to embrace the unpredictable beauty of design that honors the creative process. Whether worn solo or paired with gemstone cuff bracelets or companion earrings, this piece speaks directly to the collector who seeks individuality, depth, and handmade artistry.
Each section of the necklace was meticulously assembled using an instinctual balance of weight, color, and shape. It’s wearable sculpture, elevated jewelry for those who view adornment as a form of personal expression.
Materials:
Gemstones: Pale amethyst, Hydro Quartz, Baroque Pearls, Australian Opal, Mystic Quartz, Amethyst, Akoya Keshi Pearls, Moss Aquamarine, Ametrine, Spinel, Morganite, Aquamarine, Purple Sapphire, Moonstone, Topaz, Kunzite, and Mystic Labradorite
Precious Metals: Recycled 14/20k gold-filled components, 18k gold vermeil leaves, and chain
This pastel gemstone statement necklace marks the inception of the entire collection, the alpha in the journey of creative rebirth. Jewelry designer Andrea Li brought this wired necklace prototype to the Tucson gem show to hand-select and match gemstones, each chosen for their unique cut and expressive clarity. The piece sparked immediate reactions from fellow designers: “You’re crazy”—a compliment in the world of bold, boundary-pushing art jewelry.
Combining a Biwa pearl chain, shimmering Australian opals, and faceted scorolite with dramatic sequin and diamond-cut 14k gold-filled link chains, this necklace dares to challenge convention. Kunzite, mystic quartz, amethyst, and grey sapphires cluster at the center in an asymmetrical flourish, pushing the boundaries of what a statement necklace can be. Finished with recycled 14/20k gold-filled and 18k gold vermeil components, this piece is built to inspire, crafted not for mass appeal, but for collectors who crave original design with emotional resonance.
Materials:
Gemstones: Pale amethyst, Aquamarine, Australian Opal, Amethyst, Mystic Quartz, Kunzite, Zircon, Mystic Labradorite, Purple and Grey Sapphire
Precious Metals: Recycled 14/20k Gold-Filled Components, 14k Gold-Filled Diamond and Sequin Chains, 18k Gold Vermeil Elements, and 14k gold-filled Biwa Pearl Chain
This pastel gemstone drop necklace is a masterclass in delicate balance and bold design. Featuring a prominent AAA-quality green amethyst concave olive gemstone, this statement necklace resolves in a cascading vertical line that draws the eye and elongates the silhouette. The sculptural gemstone cluster, anchored by Japanese Akoya Keshi Pearls, iridescent Australian opals, and yellow aquamarine, sits at the center of a recycled 14k gold-filled paperclip chain necklace, flanked by decorative U-shapes for added architectural presence.
The design emerged from a vision of symmetry and surprise. The artist, Andrea Li, utilized familiar materials in unfamiliar ways, creating a fresh design language that merges traditional craftsmanship with wearable sculpture. A key moment of inspiration was sparked at the Tucson gem show, where the topaz stones were selected for their luminosity and perfectly paired with the gemstone cluster to form a dramatic, yet refined drop necklace. This is a piece for collectors who appreciate jewelry that speaks in both whispers and declarations.
Materials
Gemstone: ***AAA Green Amethyst Concave Olive, Yellow Aquamarine, Aquamarine, Australian Opals, pale amethyst, Kunzite, Topaz, Mystic Quartz, Japanese Akoya Keshi Pearls, Purple and Grey Sapphires
Precious Metals: Recycled 14/20k Gold-Filled Paperclip and Circle Link Chains
*** AAA grade for a gemstone signifies the highest quality, characterized by exceptional color, clarity, and a precise cut. These stones are considered near-perfect and are among the top 10% of gemstones, with very few to no visible inclusions, vibrant color, and maximum brilliance.
These one-of-a-kind gemstone dangle hoop earrings are an intentional echo of the pastel statement necklace featured in this collection. Handcrafted by artist and jewelry designer Andrea Li, these hoops were forged with care from 14/20k recycled gold-filled wire, reshaped into delicate circles with an airy openness that recalls the movement of the sequin chains in the coordinating statement necklace.
Each earring is accented with pastel-hued Kunzite, luminous aquamarine, Morganite, and Australian opal, carefully crimped into place using wire guardians and crimp covers, a technique Andrea used to avoid visual weight while maintaining artistic cohesion. The cluster is suspended just below the gold hoops, offering a subtle nod to her signature gemstone cluster earrings technique, but with a cleaner silhouette.
These dangle hoop earrings are wearable art for the collector who values originality, craftsmanship, and subtle luxury.
Materials:
Gemstone: Kunzite, Australian Opal, Spinel, Aquamarine, and Morganite
Precious Metals: Recycled 14/20k gold-filled components
These sculptural drop earrings offer a distilled echo of the companion drop necklace, simple, deliberate, and brimming with intention. Using architectural paperclip chains as the structural base, each earring is anchored with a single geometric topaz gemstone that refracts soft pastel light like a prism.
Jewelry designer Andrea Li built these dangle earrings with restraint, letting the composition reflect the same U-shaped drop and open spacing found throughout the collection’s statement necklaces. The design choice to forgo gemstone clustering is a rare pause, a moment of calm amidst the maximalist expressions found elsewhere in the line.
This post earring style offers a minimalist aesthetic with an artistic edge, ideal for those who favor subtle sophistication and collector-worthy details in their everyday wardrobe. With recycled gold-filled components and thoughtful balance, these earrings aren’t just a companion piece, they’re wearable sculpture.
Materials
Topaz
Labradorite
Recycled 14/20k gold-filled components
Add movement and light to your look with these green amethyst tassel earrings. This pair features faceted green amethyst drops anchored by a cascade of sparkling 14k gold-filled sequin chains. Designed by jewelry designer Andrea Li, these statement earrings were inspired by a healthy obsession with rare chain styles, sourced during late-night “chain-scrolling” sessions and refined at the Tucson gem show.
Each earring showcases meticulously selected sequin chains that catch the light with every step, transforming a gemstone earring into a wearable performance. The vibrant pastel tone of the green amethyst pairs effortlessly with other drop necklaces or paperclip chain necklaces from the collection. They serve as ideal companion earrings to larger statement necklaces, striking a balance between sparkle and structure.
These tassel earrings were created for collectors who understand that true style lives in the details. The handcrafted design ensures that each earring feels light, lively, and utterly unique.
Materials
Faceted green amethyst
14k gold-filled sequin chains
Recycled 14/20k gold-filled components
These sculptural gemstone earrings are a design born from serendipity and the hands of artist and jewelry designer Andrea Li. While working in her studio, Andrea accidentally placed two of her signature hand-formed U-shaped components end to end on her workbench, and inspiration struck. The modern silhouette that emerged became the heart of these drop earrings, linked together by elegant paperclip chains and adorned with light-reflecting center-drilled aquamarine gemstones.
The result? A pair of statement earrings that bridge unconventional artistry with a contemporary edge. These earrings are ideal for collectors who embrace bold, design-forward jewelry with intention and meaning.
Whether worn as a companion piece to one of Andrea's drop necklaces or as a standalone statement, these earrings bring the perfect balance of geometry, movement, and soft luminosity.
Materials
Aquamarine (center-drilled)
Hand-formed 14k gold-filled U-shaped and paperclip chains
Recycled 14/20k gold-filled components
This sculptural wire choker necklace features three stunning topaz gemstones suspended in a modern open oval pendant, framed by 14k gold-filled paperclip chains. The minimalist yet bold design pays homage to architectural elegance and handcrafted precision. Inspired by the success of Andrea Li’s signature ‘U’ motif earrings, this choker reimagines balance and flow with meticulous alignment and ergonomic contouring to ensure a flattering fit along the décolletage.
Andrea Li, a Denver-based jewelry designer and artist, labored over every detail, from hammering the heavy gauge wire to perfectly contour around the natural curves of the neck to engineering gemstone placement so each faceted topaz lays flat and luminous against the skin. This gemstone choker is more than jewelry, it's wearable sculpture for collectors who appreciate craftsmanship and avant-garde design.
A modern companion piece to our oval chain link drop gemstone earrings, this statement collar necklace is ideal for women who seek distinctive, expressive adornment.
Materials
Faceted topaz gemstones
14k gold-filled paperclip chains
Recycled 14/20k gold-filled wire (hand-shaped choker base)
This green gemstone drop necklace is proof that failure can be fertile ground for innovation. Originally designed as part of a layered necklace concept, this reimagined statement necklace flourished once freed from its initial constraints. A perfect showcase of Andrea Li’s artistry, the sleek silhouette is accentuated with slinky 14k gold-filled sequin chains, framing a vertical stack of luminous green amethyst stones.
The jewelry designer discovered the perfect visual tension by orienting the sequin chains vertically, giving the piece both structure and movement. The faceted gemstones act as elegant anchors, ensuring the drop maintains a clean line down the décolletage. Add in the soft sparkle of black and gold link chains, and you have a bold yet refined drop necklace that blurs the line between minimalism and maximalist flair.
Whether styled with an open neckline or a high collar, this work of art delivers the drama of a tassel necklace with the sophistication of a gallery piece. Designed for collectors and wearers who crave expressive jewelry, this is one of those pieces that moves with you, and moves people.
Materials:
Green Amethyst
14k Gold-Filled Sequin Chains
Recycled 14/20k Gold-Filled Components
This long green gemstone necklace is hand-built by Andrea Li in her Denver studio — and it's probably the most technically demanding piece in the entire Pastel Gemstone collection. Three 14k gold-filled sequin chains align in perfect harmony to appear as one, splitting to ascend on either side of the neck while maintaining the illusion of a single strand. Getting that right required anchoring all three chains to a tiny metal bar on both sides, shaped to follow the natural contours of the body so no chain droops out of sync with the others.
Each green amethyst stone sits in a custom-fabricated gold frame, precision-drilled and hand-soldered with jump rings to connect them in a cascading Y-drop formation. The simplicity of the final design hides the complexity of the construction — the kind of elegance that only comes from distilling something difficult into something that looks effortless.
Andrea drew on every technique available — fabrication, wire work, and assembly — to build a piece where no single element is recognizable in the final design. Built once and never repeated.
Explore the full Pastel Gemstone collection or learn about green amethyst (prasiolite).
This one-of-a-kind paperclip chain necklace showcases a daringly original design by jewelry designer Andrea Li. Anchored by a lustrous baroque pearl, this contemporary piece features a pastel gemstone cluster suspended on 14k gold-filled components. You'll find hand-selected stones like rose quartz, kunzite, aquamarine, and morganite, arranged with intention to embody nature’s own palette.
Woven through the design is a bold aesthetic choice, a modern link chain necklace formed from elongated paperclip chains. This rebellious form meets refined material, making the necklace a statement collar that evokes feminine strength and creative individuality.
The hand-forged hook, threaded before being set, reflects the artistic complexity and personal resolve that went into this collector’s piece. Inspired by Andrea’s philosophy of disrupting norms in both fashion and society, this necklace is more than a beautiful object, it's wearable art for the modern woman rewriting her own narrative.
Materials
Gemstone: Baroque pearl, Aquamarine, Rose quartz, Kunzite, Morganite, Amethyst, Green amethyst, Japanese Akoya Keshi pearls, Peruvian opal, Green, purple, and grey sapphires
Precious Metals: 14k gold-filled paperclip chains, and Recycled 14/20k gold-filled components
This pastel gemstone ear cuff is handmade by Andrea Li in her Denver studio -- a sculptural, non-pierced design built from recycled 14k gold-filled wire that hugs the ear's natural curve without a piercing.
The frame started as a problem: shaping, soldering, and reshaping the wire until the arc sat flush with no pressure point. When one cuff came out shorter than the other, Andrea added an extra wire layer to both -- a correction that became the piece's defining edge, creating a perimeter shaped perfectly to hold a gemstone cluster. Each cuff holds a hand-wrapped cluster of yellow aquamarine, kunzite, green topaz, and Peruvian opal, accented with Japanese Akoya Keshi pearls and sapphires in green, purple, and grey. The palette reads like a spring afternoon -- soft enough for a ceremony, striking enough to wear with a plain black top and nothing else.
Opal is the most fragile stone Andrea sets, and on this cuff it goes in last. The gem cluster is cold-connected -- each stone wire-wrapped individually, no heat near the opal -- which is what lets the cluster sit close and full without putting pressure on the stone.
One of a kind. Built once and never repeated. When it sells, it's gone. Explore the full Pastel Gemstone Jewelry collection, or go deeper on the opal in this piece at the opal gemstone guide.
No piercings required. Built once and never repeated.
Explore the full Pastel Gemstone collection or learn about the aquamarine and moonstone varieties used in this collection.
No piercings, no problem, these sculptural ear cuffs deliver high-impact glam without commitment. Inspired by ethereal lightplay, this pair fuses glimmering opal rondelles with a waterfall of 14k gold-filled sequin chains that shimmer with every turn.
Crafted by Andrea Li, this jewelry designer’s work draws on elements from her signature style, unexpected, romantic, and unapologetically expressive. The hoops are structured to hug the ear gracefully, while the dangle tassel earrings dance just at the jawline, creating captivating movement and energy. The chain tassels were sourced at the Tucson gem show, a favorite hunting ground for the artist’s rarest finds.
Wearers seeking unique statement earrings that combine modernity with softness will find these ear cuffs a dream. The opals catch the light with pastel flashes of teal, blush, and violet, like a candy-glazed rainbow whispering against the skin.
Materials
Ethiopian Opal Rondelles
14k gold-filled sequin-dapped chains
Recycled 14/20k gold-filled wire components
Inspired by the elegant green amethyst Y drop necklace, these elongated gemstone earrings were designed as the final punctuation mark to the Pastel Collection. With three simple-cut green amethyst stones in 14k gold-filled custom frames, these drop earrings reflect the seamless collaboration between metal, fire, and intention. Each component was soldered and set with a kind of muscle memory that only develops after hundreds of hours of making, the kind of flow that results in wearable art.
Perfect for collectors drawn to modern lines and soft sparkle, these drop earrings offer an architectural silhouette softened by the calming hue of pastel green. The result is a sophisticated balance between refinement and bold simplicity, a signature look by jewelry designer Andrea Li.
These green amethyst earrings make an elegant companion piece to our gemstone Y drop necklace. Whether you're wearing them solo or with coordinating pastel jewelry, they frame the face with clean lines and luminous color.
Materials
Green Amethyst (faceted)
Recycled 14/20k gold-filled components
ONE-OF-A-KIND
This sculptural gemstone choker necklace blends tailored design with unexpected whimsy, signature touches of artist and jewelry designer Andrea Li.
Inspired by a strand of a rare, unrepeatable purple amethyst gemstone strand sourced from the Tucson gem show, this one-of-a-kind statement necklace evolved through experimentation. The original concept, resembling a jeweled vertebra, transformed into a precise, three-tiered formation, reminiscent of mosaic-stained glass. Each gemstone is hand-set within custom-fabricated 14k gold-filled frames, designed with articulated joints for improved wearability.
One-of-a-kind
Articulated joints
Handset Gems
A dramatic gold chevron chain drop cascades from the center, anchored by three companion stones to unify the entire silhouette. This choker necklace is a collector’s piece, ideal for women seeking bold, expressive jewelry with a story.
Materials:
Natural amethyst gemstones
Chevron gold-filled chains
18k gold vermeil components
Recycled 14/20k gold-filled metal
Wear It With:
Style this architectural masterpiece with simple drop earrings to command attention at any gallery opening or special occasion
★★★★★
“So thankful to have found the gifted hands of Andrea Li! I found Andrea’s website during a midnight google search, and once I laid eyes on Andrea’s pieces, I was hooked. Andrea took the time to learn about the event, my dress, and what I envisioned. It was pure magic and talent how she created my necklace and earrings. She elevated my look for my niece’s big day with dazzling blues and greens, and waves of golden movement that mirrored the ocean tide. So very happy with the pieces Andrea created for me, and the kindness and spirit which she did it.”
- Autumn B
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