Alexandra da Fonseca-Klein (ADFK) - Jewels by ADFK

The Mona Lisa (La Gioconda or La Joconde) by Leonardo Da Vinci. A 40x30 clear glass carved on reverse and frosted made in West Germany, set on a sterling silver case. This intaglio has a raised image featuring a very detailed image reverse. Handmade Pendant and chain, before the intaglio was set on the case I have inserted some shaded Emerald gems and some tiny white freshwater pearls inside. When..

An homage to the underwater world. This fairly heavy solid sterling silver pendant has an imprint from what I could call a sea shell. With its amorph shape and texture, this pendant has been adorned with 4 amazing green Colombian and Zambian Emeralds, these symbolising the green underwater flora. As a diver I try to bring you some of the impressions from our beautiful seas on Earth. Emerald ..

Liberdade, the Portuguese word for freedom. Beautifully 65cm long gold vermeil with an open clasp where a central pendant slides through. The dangly pendant is a combination of a 12mm round amazingly faceted Emerald cabochon set in gold vermeil, a beautiful handcarved bird, a faceted Emerald drop with a freshwater pearl and a beautiful brushed 'leaf', all in sterling silver gold vermeil. Emeral..

May is the month where Emeralds dominate. This amazing high quality Columbian Emeralds that graduate in colour and clarity from pale clear light green to solid dark green have been incorporated with sterling silver 24ct vermeil chain, making this bond into a bracelet with a fine vermeil leaf at the end of the clasp. These beautiful Emeralds are faceted into sparkly tiny rondelles. Mined over 40..

Beautiful sparkle 4mm round rose cut London blue topaz. Set in sterling silver studs. Great depth of colour, this shade of Prussian blue is not only elegant but flattering. These faceted stones have a neatly cut, and are polished to a high shine. This precious stone has been used in jewellery for centuries, appearing in amulets of power and influence. Due to its rarity, this stone has become..

3 in a row, beautiful round faceted Hessonite (Grossular Garnet) set in sterling silver. The orange-brown colour is due to the mangnese and iron inclusions. Both the Ancient and Romans made Cameos, intaglios, and cabochons from hessonite and faceted stones for jewellery. Although Garnet is mostly associated with the colour red, this gemstone appears in many colour. It is formed from compl..

A translation from the formation of a gemstone. Inspired by the geology of gemstones I tried to replicate an Aquamarine Crystal Matrix. This ensemble is totally handmade with solide sterling silver with a fairly interesting rock texture where a natural smooth Aquamarine cluster has been set. The pendant is 3cm x 2cm and weights 17.5gr. To give it a more natural look I have partially oxidised it. T..