I am in love with the new collection at imogeneANDannie. Jeweler Annie Chau has created a series of clean lines and organic shapes in oxidized sterling silver, juxtaposed with colorful semiprecious stones and reclaimed painted chain. The combination makes my mouth water.

And to think, it all started with a simple strand of beads: “I acquired this amazing strand of pink opals not so long ago. I was struck by the hard lines in juxtaposition with the soft pink of the stone. I couldn't help but to repeat the five and six-sided shape over and over again in metal to try and recreate my own ‘gems’,” says Annie. “I've contrasted the blackened silver with little pops of color here and there as a little homage to the soft pink stone.” Brilliant!

(Images courtesy of Annie Chau)