We want to share some of John’s newest designs with you.
Welcome to our gallery! We hope you will take some time to peruse our current collection of innovative jewelry set with exquisite gems and pearls. If there is something that you find intriguing, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are happy to answer your questions by phone/email, or arrange for a virtual or in person showing. Please note, just a cross section of our current collection is shown on the web site. John has many new pieces in the works. Stayed tuned.
Phone: 608-824-0392
Email: johnchristinestr@gmail.com
Rings
14K gold ring sets stage for luscious magenta color tourmaline, with subtle setting of round brilliant diamond accents to either side.
Eye catching hot pink tourmaline graces this unique offset design with circular cut out accents.
Exquisite tourmaline sourced in the Congo is accented with channel set round brilliants diamonds, with a trillion cut diamond bezel set at the tip. This bright and lively gem is of natural color.
One of the most exquisite tourmalines with which we ever worked. Sourced in Namibia this rare beauty exhibits vibrant green/blue color play. Round brilliant diamonds, including one fancy color, offer the most subtle accents.
Think Caribbean water. Teal color tourmaline rides wave of gold with just a few diamond accents for a little extra brilliance.
14K gold ring of organic flowing design has bezel set greenish blue tourmaline. Rings of similar design with different color gems are stackable.
14K gold ring sets stage for fine green tourmaline pear shape accented with round brilliant diamonds.
Offset, sculptural design ring sets stage for brilliant zircon set in a partial bezel. Field of flush mounted diamonds adds just the right amount of extra brilliance.
14K “peach” gold is the perfect complement for this unusual color “salmon” color tourmaline. Fascinating color play.
14K matte’ finish “peach” gold softly complements the color of this tourmaline. And remember, peach is the pantone color for 2024!
Bold, sculptural design embraces custom cut “Peachy” color tourmaline. This gem is bright and lively! As an option, diamonds can be set on bottom ridge.
While typically found in shades of blue, we were excited to find this zircon in a peachy tone. Known for a property called a high refractive index, the zircon exhibits a wonderful dispersion of color and light.
Sculptural 14K yellow gold, one of a kind ring features round brilliant diamonds set in a sweeping design.
14K gold hand carved and cast, one of a kind sculptural ring is bold in its design, but easy to wear.
Hand constructed 14K gold ring features boulder opal sourced in Queensland Australia. With multiple color plays from every angle, opals are always best seen in person!
Hand carved and cast in gold, 18K gold ring features black opal sourced in Lightning Ridge Australia. This fine opal exhibits every color and should be seen in person to appreciate its exquisite color play.
Guggenheim inspired ring was hand carved and cast in gold. Achieving the technical design elements were no small feat!
14K gold of ring softly geometric, yet organic design features exquisite natural, mauve color freshwater pearl. This open design perfectly showcases the pearl.
14K white gold ring “hugs” natural, bluish silver color Tahitian pearl. Round brilliant diamond accents are set at base of pearl for subtle accent.
14K yellow gold ring showcases fine Tahitian pearl, accented with field of flush mounted diamonds. “Field” is softly matte finished, the rest of the ring is high polish.
14K white gold open design ring, sets stage for dark, multi “peacock” color Tahitian pearl.
White gold “bubbles” design band features “wavy” border. Diamonds can be randomly set to add a little sparkle.
Necklaces
18K gold pendant features boulder opal from Queensland Australia. Broadflashes of blues and greens make for an exceptional stone.
Pendant and earring suite is set with the epitome of fine indicollite tourmaline. Sourced in Nigeria, these rare beauties were further enhanced by custom gem cutter Stephen Avery. The suite is well suited for the discerning jewelry collector.
Exquisite “peacock” blue tourmaline is adorned in 18K yellow gold and accented with round brilliant diamonds. This beautiful gem was sourced in Namibia.
Inspired by nature, this hand forged 14K gold pendant features Australian boulder opal with a fascinating pattern of matrix (host rock that the opal is cut from). We are intrigued by the matrix that gracefully separates waves of color to either side.
One of a kind pendant features custom cut amethyst by the late, great Tom Munsteiner. His unique gems are works of art in of themselves, and we design extra meticulously to honor the creativity and quality of the cutting. This design inspires freedom and joy for the open seas.
Trillion cut tourmaline of fine green color nests beautifully in graceful hand carved and cast pendant design.
One of a kind 14K gold pendant brings together abstract shapes in a balanced and harmonious way.
Another addition to our “Balance and Harmony” collection. These pendants are designed to impart joy and healing.
Hand carved and cast, 14K gold pendant features unique dimensional, design elements. Round brilliant diamonds give it just the right amount of sparkle.
14K freeform design pendant features round brilliant diamonds. A contemporary dress up or dress down piece.
18K gold pendant features fine emerald, accented with asymmetric placement of round brilliant diamonds accents.
14K freeform pendant features matte finish exterior, looking into a high polish interior. Line of round brilliant diamonds added for just a little sparkle!
“Lagoon” blue tourmaline radiates in this 14K gold pendant with subtle round brilliant diamonds for accents.
Matte finish 14K white gold pendant contemporarily designed for golden color princess cut sapphire.
White gold tapered design pendant sets stage for round brilliant diamonds. The perfect piece to dress up or complement your more casual look.
“Fireball” baroque freshwater pearl graces hand forged “squiggle” design pendant. Dress up or dress down, this pearl pendant is perfect for any outfit.
14K white gold hand forged “Squiggle” design pendant features Tahitian pearl and diamond. The perfect accessory for any outfit!
14K gold Druzy quartz pendant. Druzy refers to a layer of quartz that has crystallized on the surface of a quartz-based mineral. Druzy has a “sugar” like appearance as it sparkles particularly in the presence of sun light and is found worldwide in agate geodes. These one of a kind stones are works of art in of themselves!
14K gold surrounds drusy in this drop design pendant. The natural color play in this drusy is fascinating!
Earrings
18K gold sculpted earrings set stage for fine, natural blue aquamarines. The cut on these aquamarines is unparalleled…so bright, so beautiful!
Pendant and earring suite is set with the epitome of fine indicollite tourmaline. Sourced in Nigeria, these rare beauties were further enhanced by custom gem cutter Stephen Avery. The suite is well suited for the discerning jewelry collector.
18K gold earrings designed for natural “mint” color cushion cut tourmalines. Soft color is amplified by brightness.
14K gold earring for round brilliant diamonds in a tapered channel setting. Classic, yet contemporary, dress up or dress down.
14K gold single element earrings from our Connections collection. Earrings may be embellished with bezel set diamonds. Perfect for dress up or dress down!
14K gold hand forged earring jackets, of “Squiggle” design. Shown with blue zircon stud earrings.
14K gold earrings feature custom cut amethyst set at base of hand forged design, with jumpring at top to add a little dangle! Special cutting of the gems creates “kaleidoscope-like” effect.
Tutone 14K gold dangle earrings feature natural color black Tahitian pearls. Round brilliant diamonds add a little sparkle as they dangle from the chain.
Fashioned after a pair of earrings that Christin owns. Fine Tahitian pearl rounds set at base of lightly forged drop design with bezel set diamond accents.
Mother Nature beautifully sculpted these freshwater pearls, and blessed them with the most beautiful luster. We set them in a 14K gold hand forged design.
Bracelets
14K cuff style bracelet features lustrous Tahitian pearl and shimmering South Sea golden pearl.