One of a Kind Gemstones
We are thrilled to announce the launch of a new FoundRae collection: a Collector’s Series comprising exclusively of one-of-a-kind pieces.
For me, gemstones are miracles of nature. Their beauty lies in their infinite variation and the fact that each one is completely unique. It has long been a dream of mine to create a collection with larger-sized, exquisite jewels, and with the V MMXXIV (May 2024) Collector’s Series, we have done just that. For this collection, I was inspired by the horizon where ocean meets sky, and went in search of pale blue aquamarines, a range of blue sapphires, and greenish-blue tourmalines.
The gemstone selection process is like a treasure hunt. You can’t just order what you want, because gemstones are cut from “rough,” or uncut, stones—as they look when they come out of the earth. Expert gemstone cutters assess each rough and determine the shape and cut that will maximize the size, color, quality, and market value of the finished gem. We work with only the finest, most trusted suppliers, and we begin by giving them an idea of the sizes, cuts, color and quality standards we want. The suppliers peruse their inventory and also start searching feverishly for raw materials—you cannot imagine the competition for each stone!
After scouring the market, we meet with our suppliers several times to review and winnow our selection, as only the most singular finds can meet our high standards. Each gemstone in our Collector’s Series comes with a certificate of authenticity stating its origin and ratings.
For me, gemstones are miracles of nature. Their beauty lies in their infinite variation and the fact that each one is completely unique. It has long been a dream of mine to create a collection with larger-sized, exquisite jewels, and with the V MMXXIV (May 2024) Collector’s Series, we have done just that. For this collection, I was inspired by the horizon where ocean meets sky, and went in search of pale blue aquamarines, a range of blue sapphires, and greenish-blue tourmalines.
The gemstone selection process is like a treasure hunt. You can’t just order what you want, because gemstones are cut from “rough,” or uncut, stones—as they look when they come out of the earth. Expert gemstone cutters assess each rough and determine the shape and cut that will maximize the size, color, quality, and market value of the finished gem. We work with only the finest, most trusted suppliers, and we begin by giving them an idea of the sizes, cuts, color and quality standards we want. The suppliers peruse their inventory and also start searching feverishly for raw materials—you cannot imagine the competition for each stone!
After scouring the market, we meet with our suppliers several times to review and winnow our selection, as only the most singular finds can meet our high standards. Each gemstone in our Collector’s Series comes with a certificate of authenticity stating its origin and ratings.
8.89ct Aquamarine - Reverie
One of A Kind Gemstone Pendant
One of A Kind Gemstone Pendant
9.9ct Aquamarine - Reverie
One of A Kind Gemstone Ring
One of A Kind Gemstone Ring
3.34ct Blue Sapphire - Reverie
One of A Kind Gemstone Ring
One of A Kind Gemstone Ring
3.14ct Blue Sapphire - Reverie
One of A Kind Gemstone Pendant
One of A Kind Gemstone Pendant
6.43ct Blue Sapphire - Reverie
One of A Kind Gemstone Ring
One of A Kind Gemstone Ring
14.35ct Green Tourmaline - Reverie
One of A Kind Gemstone Pendant
One of A Kind Gemstone Pendant
10.85ct Green Tourmaline - Reverie
One of A Kind Gemstone Ring
One of A Kind Gemstone Ring
24.85ct Green Tourmaline - Reverie
One of A Kind Gemstone Pendant
One of A Kind Gemstone Pendant
Although I had a design in mind for this collection, each stone is unique, which results in subtle but important differences for each setting. The stones’ depths vary slightly, as the exact dimensions of each elongated rectangle were determined by the size of the natural rough, and even the rounded edges of the cushion cuts aren’t quite the same. After scanning each stone, we meticulously crafted and cast a bespoke setting for each one. For this first V MMXXIV Collector’s Series, we have two styles: a Reverie gemstone pendant and signet ring. Both feature a soft elongated rectangle silhouette with a butterfly and spade motif embossed on the bezel.
Green Tourmaline:
For the V MMXXIV Collector’s Series, we selected a range of tourmaline stones: pale yellow-green and vivid green to vibrant blue-green. The most valuable tourmalines feature significant color variation within the same stone, and our tourmalines are all AAAA, the highest standard—translucent, brilliant, and eye-clean. AAAA rated stones constitute less than 1% of available tourmalines.
The design for our Reverie gemstone requires an elongated cushion cut and we selected two kinds: a modified step-cut cushion and a flower-cut cushion, as these proved the most beautiful. We carefully considered which setting best showcases the attributes of each stone.
For the V MMXXIV Collector’s Series, we selected a range of tourmaline stones: pale yellow-green and vivid green to vibrant blue-green. The most valuable tourmalines feature significant color variation within the same stone, and our tourmalines are all AAAA, the highest standard—translucent, brilliant, and eye-clean. AAAA rated stones constitute less than 1% of available tourmalines.
24.85ct Green Tourmaline - Reverie
One of A Kind Gemstone Pendant
One of A Kind Gemstone Pendant
The design for our Reverie gemstone requires an elongated cushion cut and we selected two kinds: a modified step-cut cushion and a flower-cut cushion, as these proved the most beautiful. We carefully considered which setting best showcases the attributes of each stone.
10.45ct Green Tourmaline - Reverie
One of A Kind Gemstone Ring
One of A Kind Gemstone Ring
"The gemstone selection process is like a treasure hunt. Hopefully you will fall in love with the search just as I did."
- Creative Director, Beth Hutchens
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Sapphire:
For the V MMXXIV Collector’s Series, we selected a range of sapphires, from a cornflower blue that appears lit from within to a brilliant deep cobalt hue.
Sapphires are in high demand, so procuring the rough stones is very competitive—especially because we only selected AAA-rated stones.
For the V MMXXIV Collector’s Series, we selected a range of sapphires, from a cornflower blue that appears lit from within to a brilliant deep cobalt hue.
3.34ct Blue Sapphire - Reverie
One of A Kind Gemstone Ring
One of A Kind Gemstone Ring
Sapphires are in high demand, so procuring the rough stones is very competitive—especially because we only selected AAA-rated stones.
3.16ct Blue Sapphire - Reverie
One of A Kind Gemstone Pendant
One of A Kind Gemstone Pendant
Aquamarine
This precious stone’s name comes from the Latin word for seawater, and we wanted our V MMXXIV Collector’s Series assortment to embody the qualities of water, with pale turquoise hues and exceptional transparency, clarity, and sparkle. Our aquamarine standard is A++++ which is the 1% of aquamarine roughs—in the end, only five aquamarine stones met our exacting standards.
