Here are pictures of some of our products. Our designs are inspired by the art and lives of people in the ancient times and far lands. These lands are the homes of some of the oldest civilizations in the world: Anatolian, Hittite, Mediterranean, Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Ottoman, Roman and Byzantium civilizations. The cultural heritage of these lands goes back to 10,000 BC. Archeological findings from these times included glamorous jewelry. Women of Alexandria, Constantinople, Troy and Olympus wore jewelry for the purposes of protection, beautification and celebration of rebirth, life and fertility. NERSEL&IRENE Jewelry captures the history in the molds of gold, brings you this unique blend of culture, and shows that some things never go out of style. We believe when people own a piece of NERSEL&IRENE jewelry, they will own a piece of history.
This is our Signature Twin Goddess Bracelet. This gold bracelet with a twin goddess charm is 100% handmade, 24K solid gold designer jewelry. Twin goddess figures are side-by-side double goddesses from the 3rd millennium BC. The goddesses express the duality of the feminine archetype such as opposite seasons, the alternating rhythm of day and night, the integration of death and life. Twins demonstrate a kinship connection, solidarity, partnership, affection, and the relationship of lovers or friendship.
My partner and I designed this piece together. We have named this necklace Pelta Necklace. This stunning gold necklace is 100% handmade from 18K solid gold. The surface is brushed and has a beautiful satin look and feel. It is a unique piece of designer jewelry. Pelta is an ancient semi-circular shield shape that is commonly featured in Roman mosaics. Modified pelta shapes were used to interlock into a tessellating pattern for which contrasting colors were used in Roman mosaics. This beautiful artisan necklace is a unique piece of art inspired by Roman mosaic designs and ancient Mediterranean jewelry from the early bronze age.
My absolute favorite! My husband bought this for me for Christmas. The color combination of gold and blue is just gorgeous! This lapis lazuli and gold necklace is 100% handmade 18K solid gold jewelry. Lapis is a gemstone straight out of fairy tales of the Arabian nights: deepest blue with golden shining pyrite inclusions which twinkle like little stars. It was one of the first stones ever to be used and worn for jewelry. Excavations in the antique cultural centers all around the Mediterranean provided archeologists with samples for jewelry which was left in tombs to accompany the deceased into the hereafter. Again and again this jewelry consisted of necklaces and objects crafted from lapis lazuli – the clear indication that thousands of years ago the people in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia, Greece and Rome cherished the deep blue of the lapis lazuli.
Yellow and Pink Gold Pomegranate Pendants. These unique gold pomegranate pendants are 100% handmade from 18K solid gold as well. These beautiful artisan pendants are inspired by ancient Turkish and Persian jewelry. The pomegranate fruit has long been cultivated as an ornament and for its edible fruit. The fruit has long been a religious and artistic symbol. In the Old Testament, Solomon sang of an “orchard of pomegranates.” Because of its role in the Greek legend of Persephone, the pomegranate came to symbolize fertility, prosperity, and eternity. In Christian art it is a symbol of hope.
And earrings, we women love them! I feel like I need to have earrings that match every outfit I have. You can wear tourmalines with various colors because they are multi colored stones and match almost all colors because of the different shades they have in them. These are handmade 24K yellow gold multi color tourmaline earrings with diamonds. Tourmaline is a color miracle, and tourmaline stones are popular as jewelry stones but also as healing stones. They are believed to balance male/female energies. Purple tourmalines have attributes of creativity, love and devotion. We have a number of earrings where we have used tourmalines and diamonds.
Amorion Tourmaline Pendant. Elegant handmade 24K gold Tourmaline necklace on silk tri-color ribbons. The color of the ribbons match beautifully with the color of the gold and the green shades of the tourmalines. Inspired by ancient jewelry yet very elegant and modern look.
Turquoise Ocean Pendant. And yes this necklace does look like a ocean! Handmade 24K gold Turquoise necklace hangs from a black leather cord. The turquoise stone has all the shades of a deep blue ocean. For thousands of years this gemstone has been appreciated as a holy stone, a good-luck-charm or a talisman. It is a virtual “people’s gemstone”. The oldest proof for this lies in Egypt, where in tombs from the period around 3000 B.C. artifacts with Turquoise were found. In the ancient Persian Kingdom the sky-blue gemstones were originally worn around the neck or on the hand as protection against evil spirits.
Twin Goddess Charm Pendant. We have these in white, pink and yellow gold. These pendants with our signature twin goddess charm is completely handmade 18K solid gold jewelry. The charms hang on a leather cords. The twin goddess figures are side-by-side double goddesses from the 3rd millennium BC. The goddesses express the duality of the feminine archetype such as opposite seasons, the alternating rhythm of day and night, the integration of death and life. The twins demonstrate a kinship connection, solidarity, partnership, affection, and the relationship of lovers or friendship.
And more earrings. As I have said before “less is not more” anymore! We have designed these to be able to offer earrings that women can wear when they really dress up and go out to party! These long dangling earrings are 100% handmade 18K solid gold jewelry. These earrings are inspired by ancient jewelry from the Mediterranean from around the 3rd millennium BC. The original earrings are on display at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Istanbul, Turkey. The earrings are 5 inches long yet they are not heavy and are easy to wear. They have a gorgeous shine and twinkle. These long earrings are very trendy and fashionable.
The ring on the left is our Turquoise Sultan Ring. Handmade 24K solid gold and silver turquoise ring with diamonds. Inspired by rings worn by the Ottoman Sultans. In line with Ottoman taste, jewelry had to be ornate and extremely colorful. Jewelers used a variety of metals like gold and silver and stones like turquoise in order to fashion a piece of jewelry. Many popular jewelry motifs originated in the Ancient World. Later the designs were adopted by the Byzantines, then by the Ottoman Empire. Jewelry did not only complemented the outer appearance of an Ottoman woman but also gave her status. This beautiful ring has unique Ottoman designs.
And the ring on the right is our Blue Topaz Ring. Beautiful handmade solid white gold ring with gorgeous blue topaz and diamonds. Blue topaz is found in Brazil, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, and China. The Egyptians said that topaz got its shine from the golden glow of the mighty sun god Ra. This made topaz a very powerful amulet that protected the faithful against harm. The Romans associated topaz with Jupiter, who also is the god of the sun. The ancient Greeks believed that it had the power to increase strength and make its wearer invisible in times of emergency. Topaz is the birthstone for those born in the month of November. Topaz is a very hard gemstone but it can be split with a single blow, a trait it shares with diamond.
And finally our very first design: Hand Hammered Antique Rings. We have designed these rings as wedding bands for my first client, and my colleague, Alexis. The surface of the rings are hammered by hand to give them the antique excavated look. Two or three of these rings can be worn together. They would also make beautiful eternity rings, which symbolizes the renewal or ongoing nature of a lasting marriage. We product these rings in yellow, white or rose gold. Alexis loves them, her family and friends love them! It is a great pleasure to hear that your very first customer is so happy with your very first product 
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