Spend any time by the water and you might find it a challenge not to be inspired by your surroundings. Jewelers know how captivating the sea is—a good number of them have ocean-themed designs to prove it.
One of the latest nautical-influenced collections is Prism, from Katey Walker, who is based in the Connecticut River Valley, an area with a shipbuilding heritage. The jewelry in it offers a take on deck prisms—faceted glass meant to catch light from the sun and reflect it down to levels below. With this seafaring inspiration and their white topaz, diamonds, and pearls, the Prism pieces are ideal for all of this summer’s travels.
Pierced pear marquise necklace in 18k white gold with 7 cts. t.w. white topaz and 0.12 ct. t.w. diamonds, $5,995Pear marquise stud earrings in 18k yellow gold with 1 ct. t.w. white topaz and 0.12 ct. t.w. diamonds, $995Ring in 18k white gold with 0.5 ct. white topaz and 0.06 ct. diamond, $995Huggie hoop earrings in 18k yellow gold with 1 ct. t.w. white topaz and 0.12 ct. t.w. diamonds, $895Spike earrings in 18k yellow gold with 1.08 cts. t.w. diamonds, $4,995
“I have been inspired by all things of the sea and am constantly surrounded by sailboats where I live,” says Walker. “The form and function of the deck prisms on the ships is what inspired me from a design point of view.”
Drop earrings in 18k yellow gold with 1 ct. t.w. white topaz and 0.36 ct. t.w. diamonds, $2,595Heart ring in 18k yellow gold with 0.9 ct. white topaz, $1,895Heart huggie earrings in 18k yellow gold with 1 ct. t.w. heart-shape white topaz and 0.24 ct. t.w. diamonds, $2,595Necklace in 18k yellow gold with white and pink freshwater pearls and 1 ct. heart-shape white topaz, $2,495Tuck earrings in 18k yellow gold with freshwater pearls and 0.3 ct. t.w. diamonds, $2,195
The designer chose white topaz—which feels light and airy, perfect for such an ode—because it is the birthstone of her twin sons. “I believe it brings good fortune,” Walker says.
Large double hoop earrings in 18k yellow gold with 7 cts. t.w. white topaz and 0.03 ct. t.w. diamonds, $2,995Necklace in 18k yellow gold with freshwater pearls and 0.3 ct. t.w. diamonds, $3,995Triple heart drop earrings in 18k white gold with 3.2 cts. t.w. white topaz, $1,595
The collection is available now.
Top: Triple drop earrings in 18k yellow gold with 3 cts. t.w. white topaz, $1,695; Katey Walker
