Gold and gemstone jewelry

Robert Leser began his career in the early 70s as the third generation of a family business now celebrating its 100th year in the industry. Dealing in rough and polished diamonds with his father and grandfather, Robert's career evolved over the past 35 years from internationally known diamond dealer to a name recognized in the U.S. for innovative jewelry design. Garnering numerous awards in the 80s and 90s, Robert's latest endeavor, Color Story, won a Spectrum award for gemstone jewelry design in its very first season.


14k White Gold Jewelmesh Earrings
From the Jewelmesh Collection.
Hinged earring - 1 inch in diameter.
$2150

The Jewelmesh Collection
Jewelmesh is a product that is unique in the jewelry market. Made in large sheets or on spools, Color Story literally cuts them up with scissors like fabric to fit the sizes needed for earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. No other jewelry item feels as supple, silky, and soft as Jewelmesh.


14k White Gold Rhapsody Ring
From the Rhapsody Collection.
Blue topaz and peridot stones set in 14k white gold.
$1080

The Rhapsody Collection
Rhapsody is all about bright and juicy cushion cut stones with over 40 color combinations to choose from. There are no diamonds in Rhapsody and all the styles - three stone rings with matching earrings, pendants, and bracelets - have the common element of scroll filigree in the under gallery.


14k Yellow Gold 2Side Necklace
From the 2Side Collection.
16" Multigemstone necklace in 14k yellow gold.
$3730

The 2Side Collection
2Side features gemstones faceted the same on both sides, so there really isn't a top or a bottom. All shapes of gemstones in multiple or solid colors, with and without diamonds, but they will always have a rope design in the metal that connects them.

Designer Statement

When I began combining two or more colored gemstones together in 1997, says Robert Leser, "I saw the results were cool, warm, and hot looks. Every time I offered a new design in several color combinations, each looked so different that I had a hard time deciding which my favorite was.

I began to give these combinations names, such as Tropicana for Blue Topaz and Peridot or Midnight Sun for Garnet and Citrine. These names told a story, and so I named the brand Color Story. How my career transformed from where I began in this industry to where I am now so many years later is even a mystery to me sometimes, but I do know that working with colored gemstones is the biggest passion of my career.