In 2003, Damiann Brown was inspired to create his jewelry line while he was yet a commodities trader. He took 22 months to research his concept of Glass Fusion pieces using semi-precious stones from Africa, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Peru and Siberia.

“I hand-select each stone based on cut, polish, color and striation. I then decide which sterling setting will best enhance the stone’s natural features. Sometimes I sort through 10,000 loose pieces and select 200 that are worthy of my designs … and other times, I have special cuts done and use every piece.”

Brown’s process includes “an arduous glass-fusion process. … The end product is a piece that is nearly impossible to break and that changes colors as the dichroic component bends and refracts light. Each piece exudes its own one-of-a-kind pattern and color shift … its own distinct personality, if you will. All of the glass fusion is done under my supervision here in the states.”
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His hard work has been rewarded by the rising status his pieces enjoy among celebirites such as Actress Sonja Balmores, pictured here. (click image to enlarge)