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25.01.2022 Valentines Day competition from Carlie Rose de France amethyst hoop earrings in 925 silver To win comment, like & share this page. Winner to be announced Thursday. Good luck everyone

23.01.2022 Congratulations to Tina Hastings winner of the Mothers Day competition cameo earrings Thank you to you all for entering & for the lovely comments. Hope you are all suitably spoilt for Mother’s day I

23.01.2022 Amethyst & white topaz broach/ pendant set in silver now available at Carlie

20.01.2022 In the late 1800’s, in the gem rich gravels of the Pelmadulla rice paddy fields owned by this famous aristocrat The Grand Lady Iddamalgoda Kumarihamy, a rough cat’s-eye chrysoberyl of over 700 carats was discovered. Lady Kumarihamy had four daughters, and bestowed the uncut cat’s-eye on her eldest daughter’s husband, and in turn it was inherited by his son, who in 1930 decided to cut the precious gem. He invited the most famous gem cutter in the Ratnapura area to his manor, a...nd personally supervised the shaping of the stone; the final product was a staggering 465 carat cabochon. The priceless gemstone was set into a beautiful pendant, fixed to a grand necklace and worn by the Kandyan Chieftain on his ceremonial costume. On one such occasion, during the Independence Day Celebrations held at the Parliamentary Speaker’s House, Mumtaz Mahal, the Maharaja of Baroda (India) was so captivated by the Eye of the Lion he is said to have been unable to take his eyes off of it the entire evening. This extraordinary gem remained in the family for the next several decades. In 1978, Paul E Desautels, Curator of the Division of Mineralogy at the Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C. inspected the gem and wrote: I have not yet been able to find anyone here willing to buy the chrysoberyl cat’s eye as a gift to the Smithsonian’s world famous gem collection. However, I shall keep trying because it is a superb museum piece. This gem, as you know is the largest cut stone of its kind in existence. In addition the eye is so intense and striking, under proper lighting, that it is quite spectacular. Ever since it was first shown to me I have been interested in acquiring this world record gem for the Museum. All we lack is the money. Fast forward to the 21st Century and this 465 carat cat’s-eye chrysoberyl eventually made its way into my hands. Such an historic and important gem was certainly deserving a noble name. The Golden Lion has been a symbol of the people of Sri Lanka since 486 BC when Vijaya the first king hoisted a flag with a golden lion on it. So, it seemed quite appropriate I dub this historic gemstone The Lion’s Eye.

20.01.2022 Now in stock white or blue topaz hoop earrings. DM for more details

17.01.2022 http://www.thejewelleryeditor.com//wallace-chan-porcelain/ Blown away by the work of this guy

17.01.2022 Pink & lime green quartz silver ring, perfect splash of colour for Spring

15.01.2022 2 new rings to the Carlie collection available now

13.01.2022 Amethyst is the birthstone for February & has been 1 of the most revered stones for many centuries. An amethyst & garnet ring set in silver with rose gold vermeil now available from Carlie

10.01.2022 The birthstone for March. 7ct emerald cut Aquamarine ring with 6 1pt diamonds set in Matt finish silver. 1 only, size M

07.01.2022 Long time no posts due to a move to the midlands & a big renovation job New Spring/Summer collection just arrived, photos to follow

06.01.2022 A few more pieces from the Carlie collection 1. Blue & green topaz earrings. 2.Green amethyst pendant. 3. Blue topaz & amethyst earrings

06.01.2022 Sky blue topaz trillion cut ring now available

04.01.2022 Antique cameos with white topaz & baroque pearls set in silver pierced earrings

04.01.2022 Congratulations to Kymm McElroy winner of the hoop earrings

02.01.2022 Having just moved house & about to embark on a big renovation job my jewels have been neglected but not forgotten. Am working on the Middleton Collection at the moment. Watch this space