A Sparkling Holiday Brunch in Brooklyn!
TOAST TO THE HOLIDAYS AT KITCHEN AT COBBLE HILL
A MODERN MEDITERRANEAN BRUNCH WITH WINE AND GEM PAIRINGS!
Guess what wine and gemstones have in common… they are both expressive of “terroir”… of the earth!
Just as the elements in the soil impact how a wine tastes, the minerals that were present in the earth when a gemstone was formed determine how a gem will look!
These are but a few similarities that may surprise you!
Our experience is designed to nourish appetites, joy, curiosity, and community - and expand things to know and questions to ask about responsible sourcing!
Beyond Kitchen on Cobble Hill’s delectable Mediterranean flavors, guests experienced a flight of 3 wines, paired with 3 gemstones, discovering the dynamic qualities of the gems, up close and personal!
THE GEMSTONE AND WINE PAIRINGS…
ORANGE
Gulp Habolo 2020
Gulp/Hablo
La Mancha, Spain
Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc
Mandarin Garnet
Tanzania
1.99 carats
ROSÉ
Pink Lola 2021
Cary Q (woman winemaker, Cary Quintana)
California
Graciano blend
Pink Tourmaline
Nigeria
1.84 carats
LAMBRUSCO
Lini 910 2020
Lini 910 (woman winemaker, Alicia Lini)
Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Lambrusco Salamino, Ancellotta
Rhodolite Garnet
Tanzania
2.20 carats
The FINE JEWELRY you choose can support climate action and SDGs!
You may not realize it, but responsibly sourced jewelry can support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. For example, when shopping for an engagement ring, choosing post-consumer recycled diamonds, colored gemstones from artisanal miners, and Fairmined gold are beautiful options that support the above SDGs. Discover more here.
SHOP HOLIDAY SPARKLE
DESIGN YOUR FUTURE HEIRLOOMS
As your jewelry guide, I can help you acquire traceable colored gemstones from artisanal miners with a provenance that amplifies your story, style, and values!
The gemstones you see below are currently available and I can also source ready-made colored gemstone or diamond jewelry of your dreams.
WHAT IS RESPONSIBLY SOURCED JEWELRY?
The phrase “sustainable jewelry” is problematic for many reasons and it may not mean what you think. Greenwashing is prevalent across all industries and the word has become ambiguous and overused.
A better, more holistic goal is responsibly sourcing. Beyond ethical, conflict-free, and traceable, this practice encompasses protecting people, their skills, and the planet. Ideally, this is achievable through vertical integration that enables remote, local economies to sustainably thrive.
When it comes to sourcing gemstones for bespoke jewelry, the trusted partners I collaborate with provide as much information as possible about the who, where, and how of their materials.
THE PROVENANCE OF A GEMSTONE
For example, every gemstone sourced from Nomad’s has an accompanying Provenance Report. The origin is disclosed in 4 possible levels of traceability, with each level corresponding with a degree of certainty of information and history of the stone.
A sample report outlining details of a single Nomad’s gemstone, as well as the history of origin and traceability story.
PRECIOUS METALS
For precious metals, this can mean using certified post-consumer recycled gold - or a step further is mercury-free Fairmined gold.
WHAT IS FAIRMINED GOLD?
Just as we know where our food is from and who made our clothes, why not the gold in our jewelry? Let’s compare recycled gold versus Fairmined gold…
