What’s That Stone?

These designers do gems differently

When you visit Arizona during Tucson Gem Weeks, you’re bound to come across rare and unusual gemstones. You may know all of them. Some might be new to you. Or perhaps you’ve seen them before, but you’re intrigued to learn more.

Many of the brands and designers at JCK Tucson showcase styles that make you stop and ask, “What kind of stone is that?” The question often prompts enthralling discussions and mini educational moments that you can wisely re-gift to your customers. Some brands seek out these stones, finding that their own aesthetics work well with slightly more unusual gems. (Of course that doesn’t mean you won’t find lovable stones like sapphire or turquoise in their stock.) Here are two designers offering eye-catching stones. Look for both at JCK Tucson. 

K Mita

K. Mita is the work of designer Keiko Mita, who earned her degree in jewelry design from New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. There is a sculptural look to Mita’s works, and a love for nature, travel, and her Japanese heritage infused throughout. Striped agate, rhodochrosite, and a bevy of quartz varieties are just some of the gemstones that will entice you to take a second look. 

Alex Sepkus

The Lithuanian-born Alex Sepkus has honed an aesthetic that sets his designs apart from many other fine jewelers—hand-wrought detailing that produces miniature works of art. Against Sepkus’s recognizably detailed settings incorporate gemstones in interesting cuts, varieties like tourmaline ranging from blue to brown to green to orange, and milky diamonds that shine supreme.

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