Reinstein Ross Jewelry

Each year, partners Susan Reinstein and Brian Ross travel to faraway places like India, Thailand, and Sri Lanka in search of gems. They concentrate primarily on looking for sapphires of unusual colors and glowing, pale emeralds. There seated on the floor, Reinstein and Ross sift through thousands of stones. It can take weeks, or even months, to find gems special enough to bring back to their workshop in New York. They return laden with precious beads and stones in every imaginable color. Using ancient, classical techniques, Reinstein/Ross goldsmiths create tiny treasures. Starting with ingots of pure 24k gold, durable shades of 18, 20, and 22 karat gold, with names like Chartreuse, Peach, and Apricot are alloyed. These special blends are created to enhance both the gemstones and the wearer. Collars of gold, called bezels surround both cabochon and faceted stones. Covering the surface of many of the pieces is Granulation, a 5000-year-old technique in which tiny beads of gold are fused together in intricate patterns. The subtle details of the jewelry could only be achieved by hand fabrication. The care that is taken with each piece is what makes Reinstein/Ross jewelry so special.