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Variance Objects

Small Iolite Stud Earrings

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With their molten, hand-wrought design, these Variance Objects earrings have a rugged, casual and edgy vibe. The angular nuggets of pale purple iolite have smooth surfaces which alternate with their jagged edges. They are held in place by 14K yellow gold claw prongs and attach to 14K gold posts.

studs : about 5/16" x 5/16"
iolite : about 7mm x 7mm
14K yellow gold post backs

Variance Objects

SANTA CRUZ, CA - Nicole Rimedio creates jewelry that highlights the natural beauty of raw materials. Her jewelry shows the earth, fire, and hand that it came from. While she received her BA in Architecture and Urbanism from Smith College, and her master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from UC Berkeley, making jewelry has always been her path. Nicole founded Variance in 2013 with her partner Scott. Scott manages operations and Nicole is the artist. They both have a passion for gemstones and together they source fine gem specimens and rough rock from gem collectors and small scale miners.