Mine for Dazzling Stones

Early prospectors surely noted the promise of the desert landscape. Today, modern jewels’ searing hues—from hot oranges to brilliant ambers— and sculptural forms pay sparkling tribute to the American West.

1. Tree Opal and Green Diamond bangle by Nina Runsdorf, price upon request; ninarunsdorf.com.

2. Chrona Disco earrings by Vram, $33,600; vramjewelry.com. 3. Marquise Leaf tennis bracelet by

Cathy Waterman, $12,760; ylang23.com. 4. Desert ring by Daria de Koning, $7,000; dariadekoning .com. 5. Corsage cuff by Cathy Waterman, price upon request; Etc, 205-871-6747. 6. Reversible Rectangle Nephrite Jade locket with the Double Chain necklace by Sherman Field, price upon request; shermanfield.com. 7. Nomos earrings by Daria de Koning, $5,300; dariadekoning.com. 8. Grace IX Citrine necklace by Maja Dubrul, $11,400; majadubrul.com. 9. Curve Manchette cuff by Sylvia Toledano, $300; modaoperandi.com. 10. Citrine and diamond brooch by Tony Duquette, price upon request; cayencollection.com. 11. Asteroid earrings by Lisa Eisner Jewelry, $9,600; lisaeisnerjewelry.com.

—JEWELRY DESIGNER HUTTON WILKINSON “When I was young, my parents had a house in the Mojave desert... I find inspiration in those desert sands, Joshua tree bark, glowing amber sunsets, and even the shooting stars that I would search the desert sky for.”