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Gemstone Spotlight: Pamela Froman
Born and raised in Manhattan, Pamela Froman graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York before settling in Paris to design jewelry for top couturier salons.
PHOTO The “Dancing Flame” 18-karat yellow “crushed” gold earrings from Froman’s Arabesque Crush collection feature matrix fire opal briolettes accented with diamonds ($9,200).
PHOTO The “Dancing Flame” 18-karat yellow “crushed” gold earrings from Froman’s Arabesque Crush collection feature matrix fire opal briolettes accented with diamonds ($9,200).
PHOTO Froman’s “Colorful Crush” pendant boasts a platinum rutile center with hot pink tourmaline trillions and multi-colored Paraiba tourmaline, made in 18-karat yellow and white gold ($21,000 for the pendant only).
PHOTO The “Sunstone Crush” cocktail ring features a bi-color Oregon sunstone in the center, surrounded by sapphires and diamonds, and made in 18-karat pink and yellow gold ($15,400).
PHOTO Froman’s “Scroll Crush Cap” earrings made in 18-karat yellow gold feature faceted green onyx marquise briolettes and a single diamond in the center of each scroll.
PHOTO For the “Ombré Arabesque Medallion,” Froman has combined 18-karat pink and yellow “crushed” gold to create an ombré effect from the center stone, which is a zircon, and also includes brilliant-cut diamonds ($9,900 for the pendant only).
PHOTO From the Scroll Crush collection comes this “Scroll Crush Maltese” leather wrap bracelet, made with 18-karat yellow gold and a black diamond surrounded by pavé-set and bezel-set brilliant-cut diamonds on an Italian lambskin leather ribbon ($9,200).
PHOTO The “Ellie” ring boasts a one-of-a-kind Ethiopian opal surrounded by diamond pavé and 18-karat white “crushed” gold ($7,000).
PHOTO Froman’s “St. Petersburg Waltz” earrings boast tanzanite surrounded by diamond pavé with dangling bezel-set Paraiba tourmalines ($11,000).
PHOTO Froman’s “Harlequin Teardrop” pendant boasts Brazilian rutilated quartz framed by 18-karat yellow and white “crushed” gold and diamond pavé ($7,990 for the pendant only).
PHOTO The “Cyndee’s Crush” two-finger ring features an Australian boulder opal surrounded by diamond pavé and Paraiba tourmalines. It is 18-karat yellow and white gold ($11,000).
Born and raised in Manhattan, Pamela Froman graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York before settling in Paris to design jewelry for top couturier salons.
She eventually decided to strike out on her own, creating a signature look for her brand that combines classic European design elements with her own unique sensibility, and combining different colors of 18-karat gold, 22-karat gold and platinum.
“I love irregular surfaces, so most of my collection is textured with a special technique I call crushed,” Froman said about her hand-hammering technique. “My mission is to create collectible works of art that will be worn--not locked away in a safe--passed down and appreciated for generations.”
Froman’s fine jewelry collection features pieces made with rare natural stones that she hand-selects, often offset with diamond pavé or other smaller gemstone accents.
Click through the slideshow to see 10 examples of Froman’s latest designs.
The “Dancing Flame” 18-karat yellow “crushed” gold earrings from Froman’s Arabesque Crush collection feature matrix fire opal briolettes accented with diamonds ($9,200).
Froman’s “Colorful Crush” pendant boasts a platinum rutile center with hot pink tourmaline trillions and multi-colored Paraiba tourmaline, made in 18-karat yellow and white gold ($21,000 for the pendant only).
The “Sunstone Crush” cocktail ring features a bi-color Oregon sunstone in the center, surrounded by sapphires and diamonds, and made in 18-karat pink and yellow gold ($15,400).
Froman’s “Scroll Crush Cap” earrings made in 18-karat yellow gold feature faceted green onyx marquise briolettes and a single diamond in the center of each scroll.
For the “Ombré Arabesque Medallion,” Froman has combined 18-karat pink and yellow “crushed” gold to create an ombré effect from the center stone, which is a zircon, and also includes brilliant-cut diamonds ($9,900 for the pendant only).
From the Scroll Crush collection comes this “Scroll Crush Maltese” leather wrap bracelet, made with 18-karat yellow gold and a black diamond surrounded by pavé-set and bezel-set brilliant-cut diamonds on an Italian lambskin leather ribbon ($9,200).
The “Ellie” ring boasts a one-of-a-kind Ethiopian opal surrounded by diamond pavé and 18-karat white “crushed” gold ($7,000).
Froman’s “St. Petersburg Waltz” earrings boast tanzanite surrounded by diamond pavé with dangling bezel-set Paraiba tourmalines ($11,000).
Froman’s “Harlequin Teardrop” pendant boasts Brazilian rutilated quartz framed by 18-karat yellow and white “crushed” gold and diamond pavé ($7,990 for the pendant only).
The “Cyndee’s Crush” two-finger ring features an Australian boulder opal surrounded by diamond pavé and Paraiba tourmalines. It is 18-karat yellow and white gold ($11,000).
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