Wasabi was founded in 1992 by Jill Pearson, a Los Angeles native and third generation Japanese-American.  Pearson enjoys combining Japanese and American cultures into her designs to create styles that are clean and streamlined while being spunky and surprising. Prior to launching Wasabi, Pearson took jewelry making courses in high school, and as a child even went door-to-door selling handmade earrings she and her sister had created. Parson’s lifelong fascination with gemstones is what she believes is the driving force behind Wasabi and its success.

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The Hessonite Gemstone, also know as the Cinnamon Stone, is a variety of grossular, which is a calcium aluminum mineral. This stone primarily comes from Sri Lanka and is mostly found in placer deposits. It’s distinguished by its cinnamon brown to bright golden orange hues. Wearing hessonite is said to bring wealth, success, prestige, happiness, and good health.     

The Carved Hessonite Earring, by Becky Kelso, has an antique and feminine appeal. Kelso designed the earring with meticulous detail as it contains a delicate flower, which is carved into the golden orange stone. The earring is made out of 14kt yellow gold. Kelso launched her jewelry line in 1995 and it has rapidly flourished since then. Her designs have been worn by numerous celebrities including Cate Blanchett, Penelope Cruz, Shania Twain, and Jennifer Lopez. Buy through Moondance Jewelry Gallery for $465.

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