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
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.
Tourmaline of “icy” green blue color was concave faceted by master gem cutter Richard Homer. The tourmaline is of unusual color, and the cut makes it even more exceptional.
Another of the “mint” color tourmalines that we so covet! This fine gem is set in a hand carved and cast, one of a kind design.
Think Caribbean water. Teal color tourmaline rides wave of gold with just a few diamond accents for a little extra brilliance.
14K gold ring sets stage for fine green tourmaline pear shape accented with round brilliant diamonds.
Rich and vibrantly colored peridot was sourced in Pakistan. We were enamored with its rich hue when we first saw it, and wanted to design something that would showcase the color of the gem through sides of the bezel setting. By incorporating circular cut outs into the design of the bezel, the color of the peridot can shine through the sides.
18K gold asymmetrical design surrounds rich and vibrant colored tanzanite. The color of this gem is exceptional for its size.
14K free flowing design ring features fine, custom cut tanzanite, in a hand carved and cast design. The cutting style of the gem is “concave faceting”, and was invented and cut by Richard Homer.
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!
18K yellow gold ring sets stage for natural bicolor tourmaline, accented with sweeping channel of round brilliant diamonds. This exquisite gem is best appreciated in various light sources, as the color shifts.
Sculptural 14K yellow gold, one of a kind ring features round brilliant diamonds set in a sweeping design.
Free standing sculptural design ring features custom cut aquamarine. We created this one of a kind ring to showcase the art of master gem cutter Richard Homer.
14K gold hand carved and cast, one of a kind sculptural ring is bold in its design, but easy to wear.
Free standing ring of 18K gold. One of a kind design adds beauty when worn as a ring, and elegance as an objet d’art.
This tutone 14K, one of a kind ring is truly a work of art! The citrine was custom cut by German master gem cutter, Tom Munsteiner. This ring is a must see and try on, as it’s impossible to capture all of its dynamic design elements.
Vibrant “raspberry” color garnet looks exceptionally beautiful in this swirly design. This garnet packs a lot of color punch!
Bold and sculptural 14K gold design suits this regal colored amethyst concave faceted by master gem cutter Richard Homer.
14K gold of ring softly geometric, yet organic design features exquisite natural, mauve color freshwater pearl. This open design will perfectly showcase 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.
Guggenheim inspired ring was hand carved and cast in gold. Achieving the technical design elements were no small feat!
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.
Necklaces
This one-of-a-kind pendant, with its sleek and seductive lines, features an alluring opal sourced in Lightning Ridge Australia. This pendant is for the discerning art jewelry collector who is searching for something truly distinctive. Should we embellish this magnificent piece with diamonds?? Caution: Opal are always even more beautiful in person!
Exquisite color, cut to shape of fish body, this boulder opal sourced in Queensland Australia was destined to be a tropical fish pendant.
18K yellow gold simple, yet organic design pendant sets stage for black opal; origin Lightning Ridge Australia. “Screaming” flashes in predominantly green and blue make this opal a treasure!
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.
Exquisite peacock blue tourmaline is adorned in 18K yellow gold and accented with round brilliant diamonds.
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.
Hand forged gentle sweeping design compliments trillion cut amethyst and diamond. The amethyst is of regal purple color with subtle nuances of red and blue.
Regal magenta color garnet pairs well with 14K “peach” gold in this asymmetric, angled pendant design.
Matte finish 14K white gold pendant contemporarily designed for golden color princess cut sapphire.
“Screaming” pink tourmaline makes its debut in a hand forged 14K white gold pendant.
Freeform natural color freshwater pearl resembles shape of manatee. Pearl exhbits mauve color coupled with a beautiful iridescence.
“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!
White gold tapered design pendant sets stage for round brilliant diamonds. The perfect piece to dress up or complement your more casual look.
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!
Hand carved, fine lapis features natural surfaces and polished surfaces. We met the carver of this lapis at the gem show in Tucson in 2019. Lapis is shown on an anodized stainless steel neckwire.
Earrings
18K gold sculpted earrings set stage for fine, natural blue aquamarines. The cut on these aquamarines is unparalleled…so bright, so beautiful!
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.
The garnets in these 14K gold earrings are simply spectacular. So bright, so vibrant! Princess cut diamonds perfectly add to the brilliance.
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.
14K gold hand forged earring jackets, of “Squiggle” design. Shown with blue zircon stud earrings.
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.
The allure of this pair of boulder opal earrings is that they are slightly mismatched but beautifully complement one another.