Posted by: jewelryplanet on: May 8, 2009
Astley Clarke has commissioned the Takara Collection from our team of New York designers and craftsmen. This is a super fine, contemporary collection of 18K gold and micro-pave gemstones inspired by Japanese design and New York chic. Based in France, Takara has stores in France, Belgium, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Takara means treasure in Japanese.

18k White Gold & Ruby Hoop Earrings
Pave ruby hoop earrings by the Takara team of designer jewellers in New York. These unique designer hoop earrings feature exquisite scarlet red rubies pave set in 18k white gold. Measuring 30mm in diameter, these hoops are hinged at the centre, with sapphires set on the inside and outside edge of the hoop.
$3500

18k White Gold & Pave Sapphire Ring
Featuring exquisite bright blue pave sapphires across half the band, this fabulous 18k white gold ring measures approximately 11mm in width. This piece includes 2.56 carats total sapphire weight.
$2450

18k White Gold & Diamond Moon Pendant
Featuring a super stylish pave diamond sphere, this unique 18k white gold pendant measures approximately 17mm in diameter, suspended from a 16" white gold chain and fastening with a petite clasp.
$7700
Worn by some of the world's most stylish women, the Takara Collection includes fabulous statement pieces of designer jewelry that are as wearable as they are art. Takara is committed to providing quality products made from natural materials and local art craft. The company works directly with each craftsman, without any intermediary parties. Takara explores its treasures, and brings you some jewels made in natural materials: glass pearls, wood, bones, metal.