Black tourmaline roz ring

For Jean Prounis, there was only ever one color of gold; the buttery yellow that we know from visiting museum exhibitions of ancient times. From Greco-Roman to Pre-Colombian, her vivid creations encompass ideas from civilisations long lost. In an imaginary conversation with her grandfather, Jean’s jewellery speaks to times of both yesterday and tomorrow, transcending time and honoring the grounding and protective powers of gold. Explored here in a conversation on ethical sourcing practices, the legendary New York supper club Versailles and 22 karat gold.