Denise Betesh 22k & diamonds small granulated square stud, .10ct
$1,100
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Denise Betesh 22k yellow gold & diamond small granulated square stud, .10ct. Each earring measures approximately 3/16" x 3/16".
Denise Betesh creates jewelry that feels both current and timeless, marrying the purity of matte 22-karat gold with the clarity of contemporary design. Her work carries an antique sensibility, yet her refined forms and flawless gemstones speak unmistakably to the present. Rooted in ancient technique and executed with modern restraint, each piece evokes the quiet power of adornment that endures across centuries.
Working from her studio in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Betesh begins every piece by milling and drawing pure 24-karat gold, alloying it to the ideal warmth and texture of 22-karat. She forms her own wire, builds each link, and applies granulation—an intricate process in which tiny gold granules are fused to the metal without solder. This method, perfected by the Etruscans and practiced since the third millennium BC, requires patience, precision, and a meditative rhythm that becomes part of the finished jewel. Her chosen gemstones, ethically sourced and often singular in character, have taken lifetimes to form; Betesh shapes and frames them with minimal, intentional embellishment that lets their natural brilliance speak.
Sourcing recycled gold and conflict-free stones, Betesh creates jewelry that is as conscientious as it is beautiful. Her palette echoes the soft, dreamy landscapes of New Mexico—the muted glow of desert light, the serenity of open sky. With every finished piece, she seeks not only aesthetic harmony but an emotional connection, carrying forward centuries-old tradition into a form that resonates intimately with the wearer.
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