Marrow Fine’s Kaleidoscope Dazzles With Color

By Brittany Siminitz | February 02, 2024

For Christmas, I bought my girls a kaleidoscope. It was just a little thing, intended to be a stocking stuffer that I assumed wouldn’t amount to much fuss.

In a sea of toys and games, I was surprised to see this unassuming kaleidoscope become a favorite, and not just for the kids—even the grown-ups could’ve passed it around for hours, mesmerized by the galaxy that we seemed to access with a tiny peep.

I still find myself reaching for that kaleidoscope. It has a calming effect, watching the shift of colors and shapes, and the glimmer (our version was mixed with glitter).

The newest collection from Marrow Fine demonstrates an understanding of that trancelike power of the kaleidoscope. Inspired by designer Jillian Sassone’s memory of her grandfather’s kaleidoscope, the collection plays with the shapes and colors one might encounter when peeking through a kaleidoscope lens—a harmony of optical illusions.

Marrow morganite hexagon ring — *Linear band in 14k white gold with 0.74 ct. hexagonal morganite, 0.26 ct. pear-shape opal, 0.07 ct. round Montana sapphire, and 0.03 ct. round diamond, $4,000*

Marrow sapphire earrings — *Dangle earrings in 14k yellow gold with 0.82 ct. t.w. Montana sapphires, 0.26 ct. t.w. Malawi sapphires, and 0.53 ct. t.w. emerald-cut diamonds, $6,300*

Marrow sapphire Linear band — *Linear band in 14k yellow gold with 0.9 ct. hexagonal sapphire, 0.15 ct. baguette diamond, and baguette opal, $5,000*

Each piece is one-of-a-kind and, true to Marrow’s brand DNA, set with hand-sourced gemstones that display an array of colors and shapes.

Marrow spinel opal ring — *Linear band in 14k white gold with 0.32 ct. baguette spinel, 0.11 ct. opal, and 0.05 ct. t.w. diamonds, $1,900*

Marrow black diamond band — *Linear band in 14k yellow gold with 0.98 ct. hexagonal black diamond, 0.6 ct. pear-shape sapphire, 3 mm pearl, and 0.03 ct. round diamond, $4,500*

Marrow Fine sapphire dangle earrings — *Dangle earrings in 14k yellow gold with 0.33 ct. t.w. diamonds, 0.65 ct. t.w. Montana sapphires, and 0.69 ct. t.w. Nigerian sapphires, $5,200*

Marrow spinel linear band — *Linear band in 14k yellow gold with 1.23 ct. oval spinel, 0.28 ct. round Malawi sapphire, 0.07 ct. Montana sapphire, and 0.11 ct. round diamond, $4,000*

“Sourcing the gemstones featured in these designs was a true treasure hunt,” Sassone says in notes on the collection. “From Montana to Sri Lanka, these unique gems were hand-selected from all over the world.”

Marrow Montana sapphire band — *Linear band in 14k white gold with 0.63 ct. oval Montana sapphire, 0.19 ct. round Montana sapphire, 0.14 ct. hexagonal white diamond, and 0.02 ct. round white diamond, $3,300*

Marrow Fine emerald band — *Linear band in 14k yellow gold with 0.86 ct. shield-cut emerald, 0.32 ct. emerald-cut green beryl, and 0.07 ct. baguette diamond, $4,500*

Marrow tourmaline band — *Linear band in 14k yellow gold with 1.06 ct. emerald-cut tourmaline and 0.52 ct. t.w. Montana sapphire cabochons, $2,300*

Each ring displays beautiful features, and many of the rings are stackable—one can just imagine how together they would put on their own kaleidoscopic show. These are pieces that customers would reach for daily, and might even consider for wedding jewelry.

Marrow Tessera band — *Tessera cigar band in 14k yellow gold with 0.88 ct. t.w. Montana sapphires, $2,900*

The collection includes both linear bands (with the gems in a line) and a number of chunky gold cigar bands, which bubble with bezel-set cabochon sapphires. Linear drop earrings are a delight, perfect for pairing with an assortment of stud earrings or huggies, or for wearing on their own.

Marrow opal dangle earrings — *Dangle earrings in 14k yellow gold with 0.53 ct. t.w. opal, 0.51 ct. t.w. diamonds, and 0.55 ct. t.w. sapphires, $4,500*

Top: Linear band in 14k yellow gold with 0.51 ct. hexagonal Montana sapphire, 0.28 ct. kite-shape diamond, 0.1 ct. round Montana sapphire, and 0.03 ct. round green sapphire, $4,500; Marrow Fine

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