NEW! Medium Stick and Stones Herkimer Diamond Necklace by Hannah Blount

Medium Stick and Stones Herkimer Diamond Necklace by Hannah Blount

These pretty Herkimer Diamond earrings are voluptuous and glamorous. The glittering crystals are classically feminine, simple, and organic.

Herkimer diamonds are raw quartz crystals mined exclusively in Herkimer County, NY. Believed to be nearly 500 million years old, each stone has naturally formed with eighteen facets, six sides, and two points (double terminated). While they are not actually diamonds, they earned this nickname for their diamond-like shapes. The diverse crystals come with a number of curious inclusions, which add to their value and character. Each is uncut and unique.

Herkimer stone with oxidized sterling silver, 14k gold, 28" chain

Hannah has been creating jewelry since she was a young child. The daughter of a fisherman and a seamstress, Hannah was raised in the tradition of hand skills, hard work, and dedication. In their weathered island home, she and her six siblings learned how to entertain themselves amidst the chaos that comes with such a large family. The dingy fishing paraphernalia that littered their backyard was a playground of inspiration: gritty snapshots of beauty against the clean backdrop of their hometown of Nantucket. These familiar moments inspired her to create beauty of her own.

With the help of a bead book she was given as a gift, Hannah started making simple earrings and necklaces for her friends and family. Over time, her basic designs evolved into sophisticated metalwork. She graduated from Umass Dartmouth in 2008 with a bachelor's degree in Jewelry/Metals. Immediately upon graduating, Hannah built up her studio and began Hannah Blount Jewelry.