The Polished Carat

Naomi Sarna: Capturing Fluidity in Gemstones


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This New York based jeweller and gemstone carver's handmade jewellery and is inspired by the drape of fabric, the fluidity of running of water and nature. Her aesthetic is realised through carved gemstones, fiery Mexican opal, amethyst, aquamarine, topaz, jade, zircon and chrysoprase. Naomi can confidently conquer any gem, relishing the challenge of even the most difficult stone to carve. With the shapes she fashions in her cocktail rings, brooches and pendants, Naomi pays tribute to a gem’s natural dynamic, coaxing a gem to reveal it's true form and flow, embracing perceived flaws and allowing a stones inner beauty to shine. Naomi Sarna travels the world in search of her beloved coloured gemstones, recounting her travels to Tanzania in Africa as one of the best experiences of her life. Her jewellery beautifully reflects how she is inspired by the fluidity and organic forms and elements found in nature. To manifest these qualities, she has mastered the art of hand carving and inlay. Das As one of the best gemstone cutters in the world, Naomi has also won many prestigious accolades, including 23 AGTA Spectrum Awards. Naomi Sarna says of her carved gemstones jewellery,  “I see my jewels as transitional objects, ones that evolve from their natural origins as crystals found in the earth to their completed journey for the person who wears them. My hands construct their story ". "The happy wearer treasures both their existence and their story in the same way that mineral origins are treasured. To see them in that context is a union of spirit, art and nature,” says Naomi.
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The Polished CaratBy Jeanita