Stronger than granite or marble, this gemstone's durability has made in very popular throughout history. Thanks to their hardness (9 on the Mohs scale), sapphires are easier to care than most gems. They only require casual care, perfect for a bracelet, but as with everything jewelry, always beware of perfumes and chemicals.

When purchasing a sapphire piece like this or any of my other pieces, know that the value depends on the size, color and transparency. With these gemstones, the place of origin also takes on a very special role. The most valuable one are the genuine Kashmir stones. Burmese sapphires come in as a close second, and third are the ones from Sri Lanka. Make sure you never buy any sapphire that has undergone a chemical process and that the seller give you a certificate of authenticity.

In ancient times, Persians believe that the world was embedded on a huge blue sapphire sky. Such beauty and purity is what makes these gems so special and why I worked exclusively with them, and without any other complementary gemstone.  I have been wanting to do something different with sapphires for a long time, to showcase them, and inspired by Italy, Venice and its beautiful craftsmanship, I came up with this perfect piece.

Since ancient times, turquoise has been used by indigenous people of Mexico and the U.S.. Worldwide, turquoise has been coveted for thousands of years, and it is believed to be one of the first minerals ever mined. It is often noted that turquoise has healing properties and a deep metaphysical meaning. People also believe that this gem can reveal the physical and emotional well being of the wearer by the way it changes hues.


For this version of my popular ring, I chose this deep green tsavorite for the zebra-like details. Unlike many other gemstones tsavorite is neither burnt nor oiled. It literally is a piece of unadulterated nature. Tsavorite is also prized for its hardness. This is important for me because it allows me think of different ways to design and set the stone, and it is important to you, because a piece made of tsavorite is very unlikely to crack or break.
Tsavorite is a very special gem due to its very vivid green color, which comes in different shades ranging from a springlike light green, to an intense blue green, to a deep forest green. All of these colors have an invigorating effect on the senses making the wearer feel as vibrant as the gem. It's also valuable because it has great brilliance and sparkle, sometimes even trough clothes.
The other turquoise piece I'm showing today is this magnificent turquoise bead necklace with blue sapphires. This necklace is quite special because it plays on the aesthetic of the classic strand of pearls and takes it to another level. Blue sapphire is stronger than granite or marble, and this gemstone's durability has made in very popular throughout history. Thanks to their hardness (9 on the Mohs scale), sapphires are easier to care than most gems. They only require casual care, but as with everything jewelry, always beware of perfumes and chemicals.

Inspired in part by the cool blues of the beautiful water of the Mediterranean Sea, my Diana ring is mainly a tribute to the people's princess and everyone's favorite all time royal, Lady Di.  We've all seen and coveted her iconic sapphire engagement, and this was my way of remembering such a chic and classy woman.



Lucky for us we still have Duchess Catherine to carry on her legacy.  If anyone has the chops for the job, it's her.  When I heard the legendary ring would be passed on to Kate, I was a little nervous.  It wasn't until I saw the actual pictures of her in that historic ring that I gave a little sigh of relief.  She looked amazing in her magnificent blue sapphire, matching her dress to the ring, as Diana did in numerous occasions. 


For my version of the "Diana" ring, I chose to work with cabochon cut sapphires instead of faceted ones, primarily because they are unique and not so widely used in jewelry design. I've used this cut a few times in my latest collection, so it was very natural for me to work with it again.  If I wanted to re-invent a classic, I had to do it in a way that was subtle and completely different.  I didn't want just another knock-off of a famous ring.  Instead I wanted my version, a ring that is very much Daniella Kronfle Jewelry, and I think I succeeded both in remembering Princess Diana and in designing something very special and super original. 



From celebrities like Penelope Cruz (her vintage engagement ring is very similar) to dozens of internet impostors, the original Royal engagement has inspired a myriad of copycats.  I think that the perfect combination of the peaceful blue and the diamonds is timeless, and that is part of the appeal.  For my version I decided to give it a little twist and make it quite modern by having many stones instead of just one big solitaire.


The challenge lay in bringing a piece that was very traditional to today's woman. It also had to be both versatile enough for day and night and wearable in every degree possible. I wanted the ring to hug the finger and have enough weight to stand alone or complement other pieces in my collection such as my fabulous "Liz" earrings below. 


The right piece of jewelry can make any woman look and feel like a princess, and that is my mission when I am creating all of my pieces. I think that with my "Diana" ring I achieved it. Hope you enjoyed the royal ring and post.  Have a great week. 

Love Always
Dani K