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✦ PROVENANCE & COLLECTOR NOTE
Jan Michaels of San Francisco is known for bold, earthy, gemstone-forward designs, and this 21-inch statement necklace is a beautiful example. Super Seven, amethyst, red jasper, carnelian, and tiger's eye are arranged along an antiqued brass chain in a rich, rhythmic mix of color. The star of the piece is the Super Seven, a rare quartz that can hold up to seven minerals in a single stone, flanked by two small, deeply saturated amethyst beads. The warm brass lets every stone glow, giving it the feel of an heirloom with plenty of modern confidence.
A Brief History: Jan Michaels has been designing jewelry in San Francisco for over 40 years, and her signature style has stayed remarkably consistent throughout her career. Because of that, there's no reliable way to date this piece. It could have been made 25 years ago or quite recently. What we do know is that it has been in the Reserved Grace collection for at least five years, and the rich color of the amethyst has held beautifully over that time.
✦ CONDITION
Excellent condition. All stones are present and secure, the antiqued brass finish is even and intentional, and the clasp closes securely.
✦ DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
- Designer: Jan Michaels, San Francisco, California
- Gemstones: Super Seven, amethyst, red jasper, carnelian, tiger's eye
- Metal: Antiqued brass
- Era: Undated; Jan Michaels has been designing for over 40 years
- Length: 21 inches
- Weight: 84 grams
- Condition: Excellent
✦ GRACE NOTE
"Every stone carries a memory." Wear it with deep jewel tones, a velvet dress, or a structured blazer, and let it bridge eras with confident grace.
Care: polish gently with a soft cloth and store separately to protect the brass finish and stones.
✦ PROVENANCE & COLLECTOR NOTE
Jan Michaels of San Francisco is known for bold, earthy, gemstone-forward designs, and this 21-inch statement necklace is a beautiful example. Super Seven, amethyst, red jasper, carnelian, and tiger's eye are arranged along an antiqued brass chain in a rich, rhythmic mix of color. The star of the piece is the Super Seven, a rare quartz that can hold up to seven minerals in a single stone, flanked by two small, deeply saturated amethyst beads. The warm brass lets every stone glow, giving it the feel of an heirloom with plenty of modern confidence.
A Brief History: Jan Michaels has been designing jewelry in San Francisco for over 40 years, and her signature style has stayed remarkably consistent throughout her career. Because of that, there's no reliable way to date this piece. It could have been made 25 years ago or quite recently. What we do know is that it has been in the Reserved Grace collection for at least five years, and the rich color of the amethyst has held beautifully over that time.
✦ CONDITION
Excellent condition. All stones are present and secure, the antiqued brass finish is even and intentional, and the clasp closes securely.
✦ DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
- Designer: Jan Michaels, San Francisco, California
- Gemstones: Super Seven, amethyst, red jasper, carnelian, tiger's eye
- Metal: Antiqued brass
- Era: Undated; Jan Michaels has been designing for over 40 years
- Length: 21 inches
- Weight: 84 grams
- Condition: Excellent
✦ GRACE NOTE
"Every stone carries a memory." Wear it with deep jewel tones, a velvet dress, or a structured blazer, and let it bridge eras with confident grace.
Care: polish gently with a soft cloth and store separately to protect the brass finish and stones.