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Rock Star. A talk with couture jeweler Rodney Rayner. It's a confident woman who wears Rodney Rayner's bold, colorful, statement-making pieces. In fact, according to the designer, nine out of ten purchases are made by women, who buy these extraordinary gems for themselves. "My jewelry is for the woman who understands her own personal style. She can pair it with jeans or an evening dress, yet always look appropriate and fabulous," he says. The core of the collection are remarkable rings, which are amazing inside and out. "There's something going on all the way around, like diamonds set inside the shank. Each piece is beautifully finished with no rough edges." Also featured are ultra-chic pendants and earrings, often inspired by ring designs. Influenced by both color and shape, Rayner says one collection leads to the next, so that pieces may be worn alone or combined for even greater impact. Colors of the precious and semiprecious stones run the gamut, from mind-blowing brights to sophisticated mixes of tone-on-tone. Some of Rayner's favorites? Brown, a new addition to the line, which can be worn by women of all skin tones. Luxurious green python, And he especially likes an amethyst and diamond ring which he describes as "gothic and slightly edgy." According to the British-born designer, color has definitely made its way into the public consciousness. "Women are not only ready for a high-end color line, they're ready to buy important pieces for themselves. And that's a trend that's going to grow." Preview the collection. Back to Designers Section. |
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