18K yellow gold, 10 red spinel briolettes 7.46 ctw

Simple and modern lines make Barbara Heinrich'sNavette Collection sing.

Like the eager,succulent fruit heavy onits branch, this piece by Heinrich leaves one coveting its beauty in all itssumptuous splendor. Beautifully formed, a careful, long wire of high karat gold caresses the ear, and what lingers is an extension of intricate wonder. Ever so lightly touched, gold cylinders are slightly flexed, to uphold the shape of the piece. Following the stable form are where the impeccable spinels hang, completing the work. An insatiabledemonstration of color and rich proportion, Heinrich continues to astound us with her remarkable craftsmanship.

1.87" (4.75cm) length of earrings

18K gold ear wires

A total of 5red spinelsare suspended from each hammered gold tube (cylinder) and wire.