While 2021 marks the 20 th anniversary of the founding of Ray Griffiths Fine Jewelry, having trademarked the distinctive, chic and airy 18-karat gold jewelry genre of Crownwork® in 2014, Griffiths has long distinguished himself from other designers. Green Card lottery made his new home in New York.

At the end of the 20 th century, Griffiths drew a winning number in the U.S. In the rarified realm of design-driven, luxury jewelry, Australian-born New York City-based designer/goldsmith Ray Griffiths is legendary for visionary design, superb quality gem materials and intrepid, master artisanship. It is the birthstone month for September babies and also for Leo’s and is the traditional wedding gift for 5th and 45th years.Ĭlick here to hear feast your eyes on more Yellow Sapphire beauties. Sapphires are the next hardest minerals to diamonds, making them great for engagement rings! The properties of yellow sapphire attracts wealth, stimulates intellect and improves focus so it is a good stone to have around at all times. The main causes of yellow coloration in sapphires is trace element iron, increased concentrations will produce higher color saturation. Unlike mining, where approximately 20 tons of waste is generated to produce just one ounce of gold, refining precious metals has virtually no waste and is much better for the earth. All of the gold we use is certified eco-responsible, recycled metal.

They are designed to sit at the front of the piece so they won’t snag your clothes. The bales on our pendants/charms have a beautiful etching detail on them, they give the wearer the ability to wear their piece on different chains or use them as a charm on a bracelet. This is a gorgeous 18k yellow gold Crownwork® half ball pendant with yellow sapphire center stone and pave yellow sapphire surround in oxidized silver.

Yellow sapphire necklace