{"product_id":"australian-opal-doublet-earrings","title":"Australian Opal Doublet Earrings with Diamond","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Australian opal doublet set in 22k gold bezel with .2ct dia connected by 18k spacer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Approx 0.75\" L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetra Class, a talented artist from Germany, studied art history and philosophy at the University of Stuttgart before undergoing rigorous training in metalsmithing and design. Her experience as a silversmith deeply influenced her jewelry-making approach, rooted in European applied arts. While living in Berlin before the Wall fell, Petra began creating and showcasing her jewelry in galleries across Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter marrying Steve, a Californian, she moved to San Francisco and founded her jewelry design studio in 1991. The blend of her classical training with California's nature-inspired ethos formed her distinctive style. The studio evolved into a family-run atelier, now spanning two generations on the West Coast and in New York City, with a skilled team including her son Lucas, daughter-in-law Phoebe, and bench jewelers Morgan, Clio, and Emma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucas, who grew up in the studio, began working full-time in 2020, driven by a desire to explore his creativity. Phoebe joined in 2022 to manage the New York studio after a successful career in fashion. Morgan, with the studio since 2014, produces intricate pieces from Portland, while Clio and Emma support the team in New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetra divides her time between San Francisco and the German countryside, where she creates one-of-a-kind pieces. The studio crafts jewelry from recycled 22-karat and 18-karat yellow gold, using ethically sourced gemstones and traditional techniques. The designs highlight vibrant colors and textures, aiming to create captivating, meaningful pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection features rhythmic arrangements, contrasts in textures, and a diverse palette of gemstones, including aquamarine, emerald, and lapis lazuli. While yellow gold is preferred, pieces can also be made in white or rose gold upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petra Class","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52978613551426,"sku":"E2OpalDia-E-C","price":4563.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/9482\/files\/4_9ed5dfc5-3b99-44c7-8079-fdb8c6b13ec8.png?v=1778075654","url":"https:\/\/thestore.madmuseum.org\/products\/australian-opal-doublet-earrings","provider":"The Store at MAD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}