Saundra Messinger Sterling Square Necklace with Large Diamond Bezel

100% Sterling Silver with Diamond Bezel Toggle Closure Maker's Mark on Toggle Excellent Condition ABOUT the artist, Saundra Messinger: Following a successful singing career and years as an executive at EILEEN FISHER, Saundra began designing jewelry. Her designs came out of a longing for imperfect forms in a matte finish not yet seen in the jewelry industry. In a world of glitz and glamour, Saundra was seeking simplicity. With a love of sterling silver, Saundra worked with artisans to create her signature shimmering matte finish. This matte finish combined with a sprinkling of tiny diamonds would be reminiscent of the sea glass Saundra loves from the two rivers of her life, The Hudson and The Mississippi. When Saundra and her recording engineer husband, Chuck Irwin, lived in a cottage on the shores of the Hudson, she would watch the sun rise on the steely grey river and experience the thrill of 'diamonds on the water.' The impact of that thrill has been transferred to Saundra's perfectly imperfect designs. Since debuting her collection in 2000, Saundra's work has been widely recognized by the jewelry and fashion industry for its uniqu