Each sapphire is freeform faceted in a pebble-like shape in this duo of stacking rings. The gems are set in a yellow gold rubover setting on a yellow gold band.
Mark Nuell is jewellery maker and gem cutter and his passion for precious stones began when he was eight years old. At this time, his family emigrated from England to Australia, where his father became a sapphire miner at the Gemfields in Queensland for 25 years. This sparked Mark’s love for beautiful gems while living in the Australian bush. At the age of 15 he had the opportunity to train as a gem cutter. After learning this craft, attracted by the bright city lights, Mark moved to Sydney to study jewellery design. He then moved to London and quickly became established as a jewellery maker, where he now combines his gem cutting skills with his goldsmithing craft. He returns to the mines in the outback every year to source unique precious stones for his creations.
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Each sapphire is freeform faceted in a pebble-like shape in this duo of stacking rings. The gems are set in a yellow gold rubover setting on a yellow gold band.
Photo: ©Richard Valencia
This ring features a multi-coloured Parti Sapphire, freeform faceted in a pebble-like shape. The gem is set in a yellow gold rubover setting on a yellow gold band.
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This ring features a deep pink coloured tourmaline, freeform faceted in a pebble-like shape. It is set in a yellow gold rubover setting on a silver and yellow gold band.
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This pair of asymmetric earrings is composed of freeform geometric shapes. Each earring features a trio of freeform faceted parti sapphires ranging in colour from blue to teal and yellow, set in yellow gold rubover settings.
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This pendant necklace is made out of a bright blue aquamarine gemstone that has been faceted in a freeform way. It is set in a yellow gold rubover setting, dangling from a yellow gold chain with alternating oval and smaller round links.