Dale Hernsdorf
About Dale Hernsdorf
In her own words…
“My aesthetic is both modern and timeless. Inspired by Etruscan jewelry and Greek artifacts as well as the clean, spare lines of contemporary architecture, I create one of a kind pieces that are substantial and balanced. The sensuality of gold - the way it feels in the hand and on the skin - has been a major consideration in my design aesthetic, so there's an abundance of it in my jewels.
Each piece is fully hand-wrought in the studio using custom-alloyed high karat gold and ethically sourced fine gemstones. These methods are labor and time intensive, but the touch that hand-fabricating gives every aspect of a piece - each link of chain, bezel, and twist of wire - is the hallmark of my work. This attention to detail results in heirloom quality pieces of jewelry.
From feeling the initial spark of an idea, to being seduced by a particular stone, to coaxing form and wrestling metal, to the final polish, every aspect of my process has one goal - to create a unique piece of jewelry that will be both treasured and worn with delight.”
Inquiries about specific pieces or commissions may be made here.
Asymmetrical yet balanced. 37 Ceylon Sapphires of varied hues are bezel-set and connected with chain links to form a gorget. Handmade, including chain.
ceylon sapphires 23.95 ctw
satin-finished 18k yellow gold
15" length, gorget drops an additional 5cm
This celestial-inspired orb locket features a scattering of flush set, vivid green tsavorites accented with a single white, sparkling diamond. The strewn stones suggest stars in the sky, with the colors playfully reversed as the lone white diamond represents earth. Top and bottom poles of the locket feature vibrant green chromium diopside cabochons.
flush-set tsavorites . 19 ctw, flush-set single white diamond.olct, pair of 2mm cabochon chromium diopsides
polished 18k gold, satin-finished .980 silver
locket measures 2 cm (approx)
26" 18k gold chain linked to bail
18k toggle clasp with second size option
Ten bezel-set, brilliantly hued blue tourmalines are offset by a fully handmade chain. The toggle is bezel-set with a pair of blue sapphires. The complementary shades of the stones and the asymmetrically angled settings evoke a sense of falling water. Fully handmade, including chain.
tourmalines 11.54ctw, sapphires. 16 ctw
satin-finished 18k yellow gold
drop measures 2 1/2"
15" choker-length chain
This triple-chain bracelet is designed to drape and move on the wrist. The central section showcases a vibrant, internally spectacular tourmaline cabochon, bezel-set within a wide frame of gold. The signature toggle x-clasp is equal in visual interest to the main stone, and features four slightly bullet-shaped tourmaline cabochons of subtly different shades of green in each sidepiece. The toggle bar's end caps are bezel-set with emeralds. The bracelet is designed to feel and look pleasing regardless of whether the clasp or the central stone sits forward on the wrist.
• central tourmaline cabochon 20.19ct
• 8 bullet-cut tourmaline cabochons 4.45ctw emerald cabochons .05ctw
• satin-finished 22k yellow gold
• handmade chain
Asymmetrical yet balanced.. Rainbow moonstones are bezel-set and connected with chain links to form a gorget. Completely handmade, including the chain.
rainbow moonstones 9.45 ctw
satin-finished 18k yellow gold
15" length, gorget drops an additional 3.8 cm
The Love Rings set has been specially designed and crafted in partnership with the non-profit organization A Place Called Home. 10% of the Love Ring sales will go toward empowering underprivileged youth in Los Angeles through access to education, arts and well-being
These eternity rings are each set with an odd number of diamonds, ranging from five to thirteen, and a single, secret ruby - the stone of love, energy, passion and power - on the inside of the ring, to rest against the skin. These rings are sold as a set and are wonderful in a stack together, mixed with other rings as a celebration or anniversary memento, or worn singly as a wedding band.
• flush-set diamonds numbering 5 1.03ctw), 7 1.04ctw), 9 (.05ctw), 11 0.06ctw) or 13 1.07 ctw)
• single flush-set ruby inside each band
• satin-finished 18k yellow gold
• rings size 6.5
Rings can be custom ordered in any size and sold individually upon special request
Drape your wrist with gold chain. The designed toggle clasp is the main event in this bracelet, featuring bezel-set garnets and white diamonds. The toggle bar's end caps are bezel-set with garnet cabochons. It is designed to feel and look pleasing wherever the clasp sits on the wrist.
• garnets 5.72ctw
• white diamonds .46ctw
• satin-finished 18K yellow gold
This celestial-inspired orb locket features a scattering of flush-set, sparkling white diamonds reminiscent of stars in the night sky. A single flush set ruby evokes the planet Mars. Top and bottom poles of the locket are set with cabochon rubies. Contained within are loose, full-cut diamonds representing stardust.
flush-set diamonds .21ctw, flush-set single ruby, pair of cabochon rubies polished 18k yellow gold, satin-finished 18k yellow gold
locket measures 2cm (approx)
26" machine-made 18k gold chain linked to bail
handmade toggle with second length option
The Quint Ring comes as a five band set. The tall bezel with side struts has a strong, architectural profile, and the width of the band balances this
spectacular stone.
bezel-set ceylon sapphire 2.54ctw
satin-finished 22k yellow gold
ring size 7