Laura Ramsey "Gems at Large"

  Laura Ramsey designed this contemporary cocktail ring featuring five pear mixed-cut iolite stones and 33 single-cut diamonds set pave. Designed in a spray motif, this gorgeous designer ring reminds me of a peacock's feathers. It is an excellent representation of Laura Ramsey's flair for design.  

Laura Ramsey

Laura Ramsey is best known in partnership with her husband, the famous gem cutter John Ramsey. For over 40 years, this gemstone power couple has traveled the world in search of glorious rough gemstones. Focusing on the more obscure and sometimes rare stones, such as tanzanite, tsavorite, and rubellite tourmaline, John cuts the stones, and Laura incorporates them into her stunning contemporary designs. They met in an airport on December 6, 1975. Though she started out as a shy girl growing up in difficult circumstances, Laura eventually found her gumption and went to work as an airline stewardess. Once on board the plane, John caught her eye and a bond formed almost instantly. They were married the following August, and eight months later caught another flight together, this time to Kenya, Africa.  

Gem-Hunting Around the Globe

Their trip to Kenya was the first big action step toward realizing their dream of establishing a full-scale gemstone and jewelry design business. From Africa, they brought home tanzanite, tsavorite, and the rare and beautiful scapolite. Soon after, John became one of the first gem cutters in the world to facet rough tanzanite. The Ramseys sold these gemstones in the rough and faceted to clients. They went on other excursions around the world, and eventually Laura Ramsey began using some of John's cut stones in her designs.  

Gems at Large

As the years went on, John and Laura Ramsey continued to gain attention in the gemstone industry for their knowledge, skill, and integrity. Eventually, they chose to distribute Laura's designs through the home shopping industry. They launched their own home shopping program through ShopNBC, called "Gems at Large." Her high-end jewels sold in abundance, and their business partnership continued to fuel their success. Sadly, their relationship with ShopNBC ended somewhat abruptly and mysteriously. Today, John and Laura Ramsey maintain a personal website where they sell their jewels and gemstones to private clients. Laura Ramsey's creative talents extend beyond jewelry, as well. She also paints with watercolors, draws and sketches with pencil and colored pencils, and she takes beautiful photographs. Interested collectors can purchase her art on Pixels. Her integrity and renown in the jewelry and gemstone industry ensure that Laura Ramsey jewels remain a solid investment for collectors and contemporary jewelry enthusiasts. To add this beautiful LR jewel to your collection, give our sales staff a call today.