Nicole Rimedio, the artist behind Variance Objects, creates jewelry that highlights the natural beauty of raw materials. Her jewelry shows the earth, fire, and hand that it came from. While she received her BA in Architecture and Urbanism from Smith College, and her master's degree in Landscape Architecture from UC Berkeley, making jewelry has always been her path.
Nicole founded Variance in 2013 with her partner Scott Zankman. Scott captures the beauty of Nicole's jewelry in his photography of each piece she creates; he also manages sales and operations for Variance. They both have a passion for gemstones and together they source the finest natural and unusual gem specimens and rough rock. Nicole and Scott live and work in Santa Cruz, California.
Exchanges only within 7 days of receiving; We cannot do exchanges on pieces you purchased at another location. Please inquire with tha. The pieces and process are inspired by the materials. We use the materials of traditional fine jewelry but we approach the process in a minimalist way.
Nicole founded Variance in 2013 with her partner Scott Zankman. Scott captures the beauty of Nicole's jewelry in his photography of each piece she creates; he also manages sales and operations for Variance. They both have a passion for gemstones and together they source the finest natural and unusual gem specimens and rough rock. Nicole and Scott live and work in Santa Cruz, California.
Exchanges only within 7 days of receiving; We cannot do exchanges on pieces you purchased at another location. Please inquire with tha. The pieces and process are inspired by the materials. We use the materials of traditional fine jewelry but we approach the process in a minimalist way.
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The darkened silver on our mixed metal bands will brighten with wear.
The darkness will hold in areas of the band that have tool marks.
Over time the band will develop its own patina/unique texture.
With all ring purchases, we will provide our Anti-Polish for you upon request to re-darken the silver to return it to its original look but the same brightening process will occur with wear.
The darkness will hold in areas of the band that have tool marks.
Over time the band will develop its own patina/unique texture.
With all ring purchases, we will provide our Anti-Polish for you upon request to re-darken the silver to return it to its original look but the same brightening process will occur with wear.
We've heard our work described as raw gemstone jewelry.
We always start with rough gemstones but we cut and polish each stone in a minimalist fashion.
We look for natural formations, inclusions, and textures to expose the essential character and beauty of each raw gemstone.
While we appreciate the allure of a brilliant precious gem, we've expanded our selection to include stones that are rarely seen in fine jewelry.
We source raw gemstones from all over the world.
We're always seeking out better quality rough stones and cultivating relationships with miners and gem dealers.
We always start with rough gemstones but we cut and polish each stone in a minimalist fashion.
We look for natural formations, inclusions, and textures to expose the essential character and beauty of each raw gemstone.
While we appreciate the allure of a brilliant precious gem, we've expanded our selection to include stones that are rarely seen in fine jewelry.
We source raw gemstones from all over the world.
We're always seeking out better quality rough stones and cultivating relationships with miners and gem dealers.
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