{"id":36294,"date":"2026-05-12T13:00:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T07:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=36294"},"modified":"2026-05-12T14:32:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T09:02:47","slug":"the-18-karat-gold-granny-squares-rosemary-ring-featuring-malachite-pink-opals-and-diamonds-pays-homage-to-the-iconic-crochet-blankets-by-harwell-godfrey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/the-18-karat-gold-granny-squares-rosemary-ring-featuring-malachite-pink-opals-and-diamonds-pays-homage-to-the-iconic-crochet-blankets-by-harwell-godfrey\/","title":{"rendered":"Launch Alert: A Vibrant Play of Colour & Form"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jewellery this season ranges from colour and geometry to symbolism. Lauren Harwell Godfrey plays with joyful gemstone combinations, Ritika Atwal turns to geometry, while Jacquie Aiche and Jade Ruzzo channel their creativity through raw minerals and refined restraint.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Harwell Godfrey \u2013 A Rainbow of Colours
\nColour has always been central to Lauren Harwell Godfrey\u2019s design language. This season, she expands her offerings with the Rainbow Quartz Foundation chain and new pairings in the Granny Squares collection.
\nWhen building a palette, Lauren explains that the starting point often comes from feeling rather than a single stone. \u201cWhen it comes to colour, I really love playing with unusual combinations. So, in many ways I would say it begins with emotion or instinct.\u201d Occasionally a remarkable gem takes the lead. \u201cSometimes I come across an incredible stone, and its colour becomes the starting point for everything else.\u201d With the Rainbow Quartz pieces, she focused on relationships between tones, \u201chow light moves through them, and how the palette feels when it\u2019s layered together.\u201d The Rainbow Quartz Foundation chain feels distinctly seasonal, channelling a spring-summer vibe.<\/p>\n

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Granny Squares “Martha” Pendant Necklace is fashioned with lapis lazuli, peach moonstone, amethyst, and diamonds. By Harwell Godfrey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Her confidence with colour can be traced back to her earlier career: before jewellery, Lauren worked for more than 15 years as an art director, where colour correction for print and television shaped her visual discipline. \u201cI\u2019m very comfortable pushing combinations until they feel surprising but still harmonious,\u201d she explains.
\nThat instinct also informs the Granny Squares designs, which now pair malachite with amethyst and lapis with pink opal. \u201cFor me, a combination starts to feel instinctive when the colours have a bit of contrast or tension.\u201d Structure plays a key role, remarks Lauren, who illustrates it through the geometric grid where cabochon stones \u201cthat feel rich and luminous\u201d are set in 18-karat gold frames. A subtle accent of diamonds infuses each design with sparkle.<\/p>\n

Ritique \u2013 An ode to \u2018Trikona\u2019<\/strong>\"\"<\/p>\n

Tricone pendant necklace dotted with oval and drop-cut pink tourmalines. By Ritique<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ritika Atwal has long turned to geometry for inspiration. This time, the triangle becomes a point of strength as well as inspiration for the founder of fine jewellery brand Ritique. Through the Tricone collection, she explores the balance between architecture and symbolism, interpreting it through a sleek lens.
\nThe Tricone collection is inspired by the purity of form: simple lines placed in perfect congruence, creating strength through balance. \u201cThe triangle, one of the most stable structures in architecture, has long been the foundation of bold design and enduring innovation,\u201d explains the Florida-based designer. Across the new collection, that equilibrium translates into clean silhouettes.
\nInspired by the Sanskrit word Trikona, the sacred triangle represents balance and stability. \u201cTricone resonates with me because it is both structural and sentimental,\u201d she says. This, for her, denotes a minimalist, modern form that \u201ccarries a deeper emotional narrative within its simplicity.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Tsavorite mini Tricone axis earrings. By Ritique<\/strong><\/p>\n

First introduced during the uncertainty of the pandemic, the initial Tricone pieces emerged as a \u201csymbolic response to an unstable moment.\u201d The latest extension of the line introduces new colourways. \u201cThe green tourmalines signify growth and vitality, while the pink gems evoke love and gentle resilience,\u201d notes Ritika, describing the palette as \u201ca symbol of creation, preservation, and transformation in harmonious alignment.\u201d The expansion features 15 new styles, including pendants, rings, bangle bracelets and earrings.
\nAlso, the shape plays a key role in shifting the tone of the collection: oval and pear-cut stones punctuate the triangular framework, subtly easing its structural precision. \u201cThe introduction of oval and pear cuts softens the structural geometry, allowing the design to flow with ease rather than force,\u201d she adds.
\nCrafted in her home country of India, the pieces \u2014 made in New Delhi in 18-karat yellow gold \u2014 are accented with natural diamonds. Tricone is a reminder that even minimal forms can hold layered meanings.<\/p>\n

Jacquie Aiche \u2013 Druzy Drizzle<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Yellow gold drop earrings patterned with pave-set diamonds, pink square tourmaline, watermelon baguettes, trillion Druzy drops. By Jacquie Aiche<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Jacquie Aiche\u2019s world, gemstones often lead the narrative. The designer\u2019s penchant for jewellery that draws on spiritual symbolism sees her exploring a variety of gems and minerals, often in raw forms.
\nDruzy has a resurgence in Jacqui\u2019s latest offerings. \u201cI\u2019ve created a handful of Druzy earring styles so far\u2026 But it\u2019s a stone I\u2019ve been playing with since the very beginning. It\u2019s always been around, just evolving as I do,\u201d she says.
\nJacquie keeps \u201cgravitating towards the minerals that carry the healing properties I need most.\u201d Lately, she has been feeling an undeniable draw to Druzy. \u201cI love its natural sparkle \u2014 it inspires creativity and dreaming, something I think we all want more of.\u201d
\nRather than treating the stone as a subtle accent, Jacqui allows its raw, crystalline surface to anchor the design. \u201cEvery stone deserves its moment. When I selected the Druzy for these pieces, I knew they were meant to shine,\u201d Jacquie shares, elaborating on the \u201cbeautiful balance between organic and refined,\u201d that had her \u201chooked.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Linear yellow gold earrings set with pav\u00e9 diamonds, pink teardrop tourmalines, watermelon tourmaline slices, black pearls and marquise druzy motifs highlight a playful composition of colour and texture.By Jacquie Aiche<\/strong><\/p>\n

The stones surrounding Druzy are chosen just as instinctively. Tourmaline, black pearl and diamond accents create a layered interplay of colour and energy. \u201cI place stones beside each other and feel when the piece comes together,\u201d she says. \u201cDruzy is a gem that inspires this creativity and peaceful joy. Tourmaline is a bit more grounding and protective, incredibly empowering. And Black Pearl is for emotional balance and cleansing.\u201d Together, she adds, \u201cthere\u2019s a playfulness and power.\u201d
\nWhile the current focus rests on earrings, Druzy has travelled across several categories within the brand over the years. \u201cOver the years, we\u2019ve offered Druzy rings, necklaces and home crystals,\u201d she says. As with much of her creations, the pieces remain rooted in \u201csensuality, confidence, and that free-spirited yet refined energy.\u201d Her instinct for designing pieces meant to be layered remains central to her philosophy, which she describes simply: \u201cEven when it\u2019s a single piece, it\u2019s a layer of intention.\u201d
\nJade Ruzzo<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Named for Jade\u2019s father, the Vic Ring balances strength and softness in equal measure. This one-off\u00a0 XS Vic features champagne colour diamonds set into a smooth, pillowy band of solid 18-karat yellow gold. By Jade Ruzzo<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jade Ruzzo continues to refine her language of what she calls \u201cbold minimalism\u2019 with new designs. The Gilda Stick Bangle centres on a single 10-mm emerald bead, reflecting her pared-back approach. \u201cI am very focused on proportions to make sure there\u2019s a balance and tension between the restrained, minimalist materials and the scale of the design elements.\u201d<\/p>\n

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A sculptural Stoned Atha cuff in solid 18-karat yellow gold, anchored by a 2.01-carat oval diamond.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Vic ring, now rendered entirely in nine champagne diamonds, explores a different nuance. \u201cI was interested in softening the glamour of the champagne diamonds through the tone of the ring. I love that contrast between extremely precious, \u2018glamorous\u2019 materials and everyday wearability.\u201d For Jade, the Vic design makes the contrast particularly compelling. \u201cThe Vic design is very grounded, and I loved the idea of seeing diamonds in that context, especially warm tones.\u201d<\/p>\n

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