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Kent Raible Stud Earrings

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Each piece of Kent Raible jewelry showcases the master goldsmith's love for the craft. The Washington state-based designer uses ancient techniques to create exquisite 18-karat gold cocktail rings, dangle earrings and pendant necklaces

Raible’s contemporary accessories are set with the finest colored gemstones and feature layers of incredibly detailed granulation, a method of ornamentation common in Byzantine jewelry (and employed in Etruria as well) that sees a piece’s surface decorated with granular spheres of precious metal. Together with his wife, Lynn, Raible has grown his passion project into a thriving and recognizable brand.

Raible's first exposure to metalwork was in a high school jewelry class in the early 1970s. It sparked his interest in the material, and he would go on to spend years studying goldsmithing and design. Though Raible is largely self-taught and never apprenticed under a master goldsmith, he did seek out knowledgeable teachers to help hone his skill and traveled to Germany to study during the 1980s.

Since then, alongside establishing his studio, Raible has become a teacher himself, leading workshops at the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts in San Francisco and the Penland School of Craft in South Carolina. He also offers self-guided online courses and in-person workshops.

Raible's work has garnered acclaim and recognition over the years. One of his masterpieces, the Floating City necklace, is part of the permanent collection at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Finished in 1996 — and partly inspired by the legend of Atlantis — the accessory took two years to make and features diamonds, tourmaline, sapphires, chalcedony and amethysts. A sculpture of Raible’s was included in “The Art of Gold” exhibition organized by the Society of North American Goldsmiths. That same sculpture won the 2015 Saul Bell Design Award competition in the Hollowware/Art Object category. 

Raible continues to offer workshops and make covetable jewelry. He is also inspiring a new generation of jewelry artists, such as Southern California-based designer Loren Nicole, who studied under Raible to learn more about gold granulation.

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Creator: Kent Raible
Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Opal and Chrysoberyl Drop Earrings with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
From Kent Raible the limited edition 'Studio Collection' we bring you his intricately detailed Australian Crystal Opal earrings with Chrysoberyl drop briolettes. Like much of Raible...
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2010s American Artisan Kent Raible Stud Earrings

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Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Moonstone and Pearls Drop Earrings with Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
Kent Raible has paired lovely Moonstones with White Freshwater Akoya Pearls. Nothing is quite as etheric and captures feminine beauty as this combination. Set in 18 karat gold and ac...
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2010s American Artisan Kent Raible Stud Earrings

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Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Australian Opal and Rubellite Earrings, Granulation
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From Kent Raible the limited edition 'Studio Collection' we bring you his intricately detailed Australian Crystal Fire Opal earrings with Rubellite Tourma...
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2010s American Artisan Kent Raible Stud Earrings

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Opal, Rubelite, Gold, 18k Gold

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Kent Raible stud earrings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Kent Raible stud earrings available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Kent Raible jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Kent Raible opal stud earrings, from our inventory of 2, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 4 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider stud earrings by Lauren Harper, Aria Jewelry Design, and Sarosi By Timeless Gems. Prices for Kent Raible stud earrings can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,850 and tops out at $5,700, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $4,100.

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