JEWEL OF THE DAY - Krobo Pinks

JEWEL OF THE DAY - Krobo Pinks: These three–hundred-year old pink beads are strung with two 18K white gold 10mm diamond ball clasps set with approximately 6 carats of fine diamonds. It can be worn as a choker or two bracelets. The beads are made by the Krobo and are known as Krobo Powder Glass beads from Ghana, Africa c. 1750. $15,000.00

This unique collection marries Ancient African Glass trading beads dating from the early 1600s to the turn of the 20th century with a mélange of clasps including: diamond and gem encrusted balls, Art Deco, Vintage and Edwardian diamonds, and solid gold. Joseph Knight sources rough beads; some buried for centuries in the rich African soil and gives them new life. The sublime contrast is a wearer’s delight. Knight&Hammer developed the motto: Jewelry with a Conscience A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each piece of Le Mal Afrique is a donation towards building wells in Haiti through www.FOKAL-USA.org, giving entire communities a fresh source of drinking water. Each piece is housed in a handcrafted leather box created by a tribe in Senegal, Africa which helps to build their local economy.



Coco Talon models Knight&Hammer's Le Mal Afrique with K&H Private Jewelers' Edwardian era Champagne Locket in platinum, diamonds and onyx for $28,000.00.

JEWEL OF THE DAY - Krobo Greens from Le Mal Afrique

Krobo Greens: A show-stopping 64 inch necklace and bracelet suite of 18th century Krobo powder glass beads strung on a titanium chain with our signature 18K green gold ball clasp pave' set with 182 gem quality peridot totaling 11.38 carats. Powder glass beads have been made in the Krobo tribe and surrounding regions of Ghana, Africa, for centuries. $9,500.00

Coco Talon layered the Krobo Greens with the Bohemian Black Tie necklace worn as a bracelet and from the Knight&Hammer Trenta collection our onyx, diamond and 18K white gold cross.

Cheers to looking FABULOUS!

If your neck is petite you can wrap the necklace around three times for a dramatic choker and still wear the bracelet, or you can add the bracelet for a multi-wrapped look.

JEWEL OF THE DAY - Le Mal Afrique Glass Emeralds & Diamonds

Le Mal Afrique Glass Emeralds & Diamonds c. 1850 magnificent green Vaseline molded and faceted bicone trade beads strung with two 18K white gold 10mm diamond ball clasp set with approximately 6 carats of fine diamonds. This can be worn as a long necklace or a short necklace and bracelet and even as a double strand choker. $15,750.00

Here the necklace is shown worn as a necklace and bracelet paired with the Knight&Hammer Unbelievable Bracelet in 18K white gold.

JEWEL OF THE DAY - Krobo Tan & Sage from Le Mal Afrique

Krobo Tan & Sage Necklace of three-hundred-year old aqua and tan beads strung with an 18K white gold 10mm diamond ball clasp set with approximately 3 carats of fine diamonds. Krobo Powder Glass beads from Ghana, Africa c. 1750. $8,500.00

Coco Talon layered in Le Mal Afrique and the Knight&Hammer signature BIG LOVE ring!

JEWEL OF THE DAY - Saint Michael & the Archangels

JEWEL OF THE DAY - from Trenta - Saint Michael is a huge inspiration for me. The first three antique molds I acquire were of this Warrior angel. He is fierce in his love! St. Michael Pray for Us!

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JEWEL OF THE DAY - La Duchess from Le Mal Afrique

La Duchess: A Stunning strand of 16th century Dutch molded and faceted powder blue milk glass trading beads strung on sterling silver chain with Knight&Hammer's signature 18K rose gold ball clasp pave' set with 182 pink sapphires totaling 11.38 carats. $8,000.00

JEWEL OF THE DAY - from Trenta Sicilian Crest Necklace

JEWEL OF THE DAY - from Trenta Sicilian Crest - a regal Seal of Sicily crest coin on a 32" sterling chain, can be worn short or long and even as a decorative belt, $695.00. The symbol dates back to when Sicily was part of Magna Graecia, the colonial extension of Greece beyond the Aegean. Pliny the Elder attributes the ...origin of the triskelion of Sicily to the triangular form of the island, the ancient Trinacria, which consists of three large capes equidistant from each other, pointing in their respective directions, the names of which were Pelorus, Pachynus, and Lilybæum.The translation for the Greek text: "ZEUS FATHER TO THE LAWS" Special Thanks to Kathleen McGowan for help with the translation.

JEWEL OF THE DAY - Gothic St. Michael Ring

The Gothic Saint Michael ring makes a magnificently beautiful addition to the Trenta collection. Joseph Knight has taken an ancient St. Michael charm and set it in a Gothic inspired mounting, like a gem. Hand crafted in the United States of fine sterling silver this ring promises to become part of your daily jewelry wardrobe. $395.00 available in traditional, bright & gunmetal finishes, shown with traditional finish. For $495 available richly dipped in 22K yellow gold!

FOURTH OF JULY SPECIAL!

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JEWEL OF THE DAY - I have my eyes on you...

A little freaky - yes, a whole lot of fabulous - double yes! From the Trenta Collection a Celtic Sicilian Skull rings with gem quality pearl eyes! Sterling & gem quality pearls, $440.00 heading to hitchcock Madrona! To be honest when it come back from the pearl setter I was a little shocked, but after taking it for a test drive I was in LOVE! (Rocked it as a pinky ring)

This bad ass bauble will scare off any undesirables & attract admiration! I am so excited about this ring I took the pictures myself to share with you, so please excuse the amateur hour! This ring is also available with gem quality quartz!