All artwork isn’t found in museums or hidden away in private collections. Some of the most creative and fabulous masterpieces can be seen on wrists — bracelets. Some are simple tennis bracelets. Others are handcrafted cuffs of natural materials partnering up with precious jewels. This Art Ball auction item is such a cuff.
Heather Asbury — Rare Gems Of India* (Value: $6,500)
Dallas interior designer Heather Asbury has loved beautiful things since she was a little girl. But one of those “things” that was at the top of her list was jewelry. Back in 2003 she took a trip to Turkey, where the world of more exotic jewelry really got her hooked. When she discovered the prices that were being charged for such pieces, she decided that she had the talent and connections to create her own bracelets.
After creating the designs and having an Indian jeweler produce them, she was shocked. They not only were incredibly gorgeous, but the quality of craftsmanship was phenomenal. Her project was done. . . or was it? Instead the bracelets became compliment magnets forcing her to produce “a collection of more than 350 pieces.”
For the Art Ball, Rare Gems of India has provided a Heather Asbury one-of-a-kind, naturally shed horn cuff highlighted by a vintage Indian broach with rubies, sapphires, emeralds and rough-cut diamonds.
Bidding is open now online and will conclude the night of the Art Ball.
* Compliments of Heather Asbury — Rare Gems of India ** Photo provided by the Dallas Museum of Art's Art Ball