Tito Pedrini’s background was in the auction world. He then became a certified gemologist, and took a senior position as a jewellery expert with Sotheby’s. His design firm was launched in 1999, and he likens his jewellery to haute couture clothing.

These Ayla earrings are a really pretty and unique design, showing off the stone (it comes in moonstone, as shown below, blue chalcedony and black onyx, as well as settings in yellow and rose gold) within a sinuous frame. The Ayla collection also has a similarly styled ring. Available from USD $3500.