{"product_id":"rough-aquamarine-pendant","title":"Rough Aquamarine Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Rough aquamarine crystal set in 22k gold bezel with 18k backing and bail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\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\/span\u003e\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":51510473130306,"sku":"P1AquaCryssmall-P-C","price":2375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/9482\/files\/Class510011.jpg?v=1781123956","url":"https:\/\/thestore.madmuseum.org\/products\/rough-aquamarine-pendant","provider":"The Store at MAD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}