2006 Collection - Nersel & Irene Jewelry2006 Collection FOR THE GODDESS INSIDE YOU. Nersel & Irene brings you high quality, handmade, designer gold jewelry. The blueprints of our unique

2006 Collection

F O R T H E G O D D E S S I N S I D E Y O U .

Nersel & Irene brings you high quality, handmade, designer gold jewelry.

The blueprints of our unique designs are ancient pieces of jewelry that

were created thousands of years ago. Our talented craftspeople have spent

many years to perfect the art of gold jewelry making in the lands of Istan-

bul , Byzantium, the Mediterranean and Anatolia.

Create your own history with our jewelry—indulge the goddess inside

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OUR VALUE PROPOSITION: Designer jewelry inspired by history.

COMPANY INFORMATION: NERSEL & IRENE brings customers unique, high quality,

handmade gold jewelry. The blueprints of our designs are thousands of year’s old artifacts, exca-

vated from archeological sites around the Mediterranean. Our designs are inspired by the rich

culture and history of Istanbul, Byzantium, the Mediterranean and Anatolia.

OUR MISSION: At NERSEL & IRENE our mission is to create and provide you with timeless,

high quality, completely handmade gold jewelry that you can wear at any occasion, give to a

loved one, or pass on to your children. We aim to transform our rich history, art, and culture

into unique pieces of gold jewelry. Our goal is to bring customers tradition with a twist. Our

craft is contemporary yet ancient, modern yet traditional, antique yet exciting.

OUR COMPANY: NERSEL & IRENE is a private company owned by Nersel zur Muehlen and

Irene Sokullu. Our headquarters are located in Hoboken, NJ (the hometown of Frank Sinatra).

We work with an excellent design and production team to create top quality gold jewelry. Each

of our pieces has a stamp that shows its karat value, where the product was created, and all of

our products come with our distinct company logo - the Twin Goddesses. We affirm that all

our products are handmade by skilled and experienced craftspeople and that they are made from

the highest quality gold. We carry only 18 and 24 karat solid gold products.

OUR INSPIRATION: NERSEL & IRENE designs are inspired by the art and lives of people in an-

cient times and distant lands. These lands are the homes of some of the oldest civilizations in

the world: Anatolian, Hittite, Mediterranean, Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Ottoman, Roman and

Byzantine. The cultural heritage of these civilizations goes back to 10,000 BC. Archeological

findings from these times included glamorous jewelry. Women of Alexandria, Constantinople,

Troy and Olympus wore jewelry for the purposes of protection, beautification, and the

celebration of rebirth, life and fertility.

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Material: 24k yellow gold

Weight: approx. 13.5 grams

Our signature gold bracelet with a twin goddess charm is 100% handmade from 24k solid gold. The

twin goddess figures are side-by-side double goddesses from the 3rd millennium BC. The

goddesses express the duality of the feminine archetype such as opposite seasons, the alternating rhythm

of day and night, the integration of death and life. Twins demonstrate a kinship connection, friendship,

solidarity, partnership, affection, and the relationship of lovers. This bracelet is a unique piece of art

inspired by ancient jewelry.

OUR SIGNATURE TWIN GODDESS BRACELET

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PELTA BRACELET


Weight: approx. 20 grams

This striking gold bracelet is 100% handmade from 18K solid yellow gold. The surface is brushed and

has a beautiful satin look and feel. It is a unique piece of designer jewelry. Pelta is an ancient semi-

circular shield shape that is commonly featured in Roman mosaics. Modified pelta shapes were used in

Roman mosaics to interlock into a tessellating pattern in which contrasting colors were used.

This beautiful artisan bracelet is a unique piece of art inspired by Roman mosaic designs and ancient

Mediterranean jewelry from the early bronze age.

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PELTA NECKLACE



Size: 19 inches long

This stunning gold necklace is 100% handmade from 18K solid gold. The surface is brushed and has a

beautiful satin look and feel. Pelta is an ancient semi-circular shield shape that is commonly featured in

Roman mosaics. This beautiful artisan necklace is a unique piece of designer jewelry and perfectly com-

plements our Pelta bracelet that is shown on the opposite page.

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Material: 18k yellow gold, lapis lazuli


Size: 17.2 in long

This lapis lazuli and gold necklace is completely handmade from 18K solid gold and the finest lapis

lazuli. Lapis is a gemstone straight out of the fairy tales of the Arabian nights: The deepest blue with

golden shining pyrite inclusions that twinkle like little stars. It was one of the first stones ever to be used

for jewelry. Excavations in antique cultural centers all around the Mediterranean provided archeologists

with samples for jewelry that was left in tombs to accompany the deceased into the hereafter. Again and

again this jewelry consisted of necklaces and objects crafted from lapis lazuli – a clear indication that

thousands of years ago the people of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia, Greece and Rome cherished the deep

blue of the lapis lazuli.

LAPIS LAZULI MEDITERRANEAN NECKLACE

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LAPIS LAZULI GRAPE LEAF NECKLACE

Material: 24k yellow gold, lapis lazuli


This dazzling lapis lazuli and gold necklace is 100% handmade from 24K solid gold. This beautiful arti-

san necklace is a unique piece of art inspired by ancient jewelry. Ancient jewelry consisted of necklaces

and objects crafted from lapis lazuli – a clear indication that thousands of years ago the people of Meso-

potamia, Egypt, Persia, Greece and Rome cherished the deep blue of lapis lazuli. This necklace is held

together with a gold grape leaf. Grapes and grape leaves were subjects of poems to the lover. Grape

leaves used to symbolize good health and prosperity.

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Material: 18k yellow gold (fruit), 18k white gold (leaf)


Size: 1.4 inches (pendant), 19 inches (necklace)

This unique gold pomegranate pendant is 100% handmade from 18k solid gold. This beautiful artisan

necklace is inspired by ancient Turkish and Persian jewelry. The pomegranate fruit has long been

cultivated as an ornament and as an edible fruit. The fruit has long been a religious and artistic symbol.

In the old testament Solomon sang of an “orchard of pomegranates”. Because of its role in the Greek

legend of Persephone, the pomegranate came to symbolize fertility, prosperity, and eternity. In

Christian art it is a symbol of hope.

YELLOW POMEGRANATE PENDANT

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PINK POMEGRANATE PENDANT

Material: 18k pink (rose) gold (fruit), 18k white gold (leaf)


Size: 1.4 inches (pendant), 19 inches (necklace)

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LONG TWINKLE EARRINGS



Size: 5.5 inches (14 cm)

These long dangling earrings are 100% handmade from 18k solid yellow gold. The earrings are inspired

by ancient jewelry from the Mediterranean from around the 3rd millennium BC. The original earrings

are on display at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Istanbul, Turkey. The earrings are 5.5 inches

long yet they are not heavy and are easy to wear. They have a gorgeous shine and twinkle. These long

earrings are very trendy and fashionable.

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TURQUOISE OCEAN PENDANT

Material: 24k yellow gold, turquoise

Weight: approx. 28 grams (turquoise approx. 14 grams)

This beautiful handmade 24K gold Turquoise necklace hangs from a black leather cord. This unique

necklace is inspired by ancient jewelry. The turquoise stone has all the shades of a deep blue ocean.

For thousands of years this gemstone has been appreciated as a holy stone, a good-luck-charm or a talis-

man. The oldest proof for this lies in Egypt, where in tombs from the period around 3000 B.C. artifacts

with turquoise were found. In the ancient Persian kingdom the sky-blue gemstones were originally worn

around the neck or on the hand as protection against evil spirits.

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HITTITE PRINCESS PENDANT



This chic handmade 24K gold pendant has a braided swirl in the middle and beautiful colorful beads. It

is inspired by an ancient broche worn by a Hittite princess. The Hittite kingdom lasted from roughly

1680 BC to about 1180 BC. The Hittites were called “Children of Heth” in the Old Testament. They

are considered to be the first civilization to have discovered how to work iron and thus the jewelry arti-

facts found in this era are from the Iron Age. This Hittite Princess Pendant has an elegant matching

gold chain .

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FIG TREE PENDANT



This pendant is a handmade 24k solid gold fig tree with a solid gold chain necklace. The Greeks saw

the fig tree as sacred to Dionysus, whose popular worship encouraged an emphasis upon fertility. On a

mystical level the fig tree indicates the embrace of absolute unity, the intimate experiencing of the heart

that beats in nature, a tree of knowledge whose fruit yields eternal life. This vital force quickens the seed

and helps it to germinate, making the branches bend downward like the sacred Ashwatha tree. Fig trees

are usually associated with cosmic sacrifice and eternal life.

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YELLOW TWIN GODDESS CHARM PENDANT


Weight: 2 grams

Height: 0.8 inches

This pendant with our signature twin goddess charm is completely handmade from 18k solid yellow

gold. The charms hang on a brown leather cord, other colors are available upon request. The twin god-

dess figures are side-by-side double goddesses from the 3rd millennium BC. The goddesses express the

duality of the feminine archetype such as opposite seasons, the alternating rhythm of day and night, the

integration of death and life. The twins demonstrate a kinship connection, friendship, solidarity, part-

nership, affection, and the relationship of lovers.

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WHITE TWIN GODDESS CHARM PENDANT

Material: 18k white gold

Weight: 2 grams

Height: 0.8 inches

This pendant with our signature twin goddess charm is completely handmade from 18k solid white

gold. The charms hang on a brown leather cord, other colors are available upon request. The twin god-

dess figures are side-by-side double goddesses from the 3rd millennium BC. The goddesses express the

duality of the feminine archetype such as opposite seasons, the alternating rhythm of day and night, the

integration of death and life. The twins demonstrate a kinship connection, friendship, solidarity, part-

nership, affection, and the relationship of lovers.

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PINK TWIN GODDESS CHARM PENDANT

Material: 18k pink (rose) gold

Weight: 2 grams

Height: 0.8 inches

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SEA GREEN BRACELET



Size: 7 inches long (18cm)

This simple yet elegant handmade 24k gold bracelet with tiny turquoise beads looks great for any occa-

sion. The bracelet has a beautiful color combination of rich 24k gold and sea green turquoise beads. Its

design is based on ancient Turkish jewelry.

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TURQUOISE GRAPEVINE NECKLACE



This striking handmade 24K gold necklace with turquoise beads is inspired by ancient Turkish jewelry.

The necklace ends can have gold leaves or gold balls which were used in ancient jewelry to indicate

tears. In ancient Mediterranean cultures turquoise was believed to provide soothing energy and used to

symbolize hope and freedom. In Native American tribes it was worn to help one develop natural powers.

The turquoise beads are connected by grapevine branches.

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TURQUOISE POMEGRANATE NECKLACE



The design of this beautiful handmade 24K gold necklace with turquoise beads is based on ancient

Turkish jewelry. The necklace ends have little gold pomegranates. Pomegranates symbolize eternity and

fertility. The pomegranate was named by the Phoenicians, who were active in spreading its cultivation,

partly for religious reasons. Jewish tradition teaches that the pomegranate is a symbol for righteousness,

because it is said to have 613 seeds which correspond with the 613 mitzvot or commandments of the

Torah. The pomegranate has been cultivated around the Mediterranean region for several millennia.

The turquoise beads were used to symbolize hope and freedom.

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ANCIENT COIN NECKLACE

Material: 24k yellow gold, sapphire

The design of this handmade 24k ancient coin necklace with sapphire beads dates back to approximately

450 BC. Gold was believed to bring honor and wealth, stabilize emotions, purify the body, and enhance

mental capacity. The first golden coins in history were coined by Lydian king Croesus, around 560 BC.

Gold was used in ancient Greece only in temples, graves and jewels and there were no ancient Greek

golden coins until the days around 390 BC, when the Greek king Philip II of Macedon minted golden

coins. In ancient Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cultures gold coins were worn to symbolize status

and wealth. The coin necklaces were found in tombs of kings and queens to symbolize the sun and

glory.

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ANTIQUE FIRE NECKLACE

Material: 24k yellow gold, carnelian stones

Antique handmade 24K necklace with carnelian stones in the color of fire. Carnelian stones are believed

to protect against anger and fear. In the Indian culture carnelian stones are believed to open up the

hearth chakra, allowing a connection with one’s inner self. They are also believed to produce precision

and inspiration and to provide stabilizing energy in one’s home. Carnelian is believed to encourage love

between family members. Jewelry with carnelian beads were used in the Indus Valley Civilization, an

ancient civilization thriving along the lower Indus River around 3300 BC-1700 BC. In the ancient

Mediterranean cultures carnelian stones were used to increase physical energy.

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FEMALE FIGURINE PENDANTS


These two pendants feature a female figurine and a mother and children motif in solid 18k yellow gold.

These unique pendants celebrate the feminine figure and fertility. They are inspired by pendants from

the 2100 BC era excavated in Asia Minor. The female figurine is depicted to wear beaded jewelry and

earrings. The Mother figurine is shown with two children and symbolizes motherly love, protection and

affection. Both pendants are expertly handcrafted from solid gold.

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The pendants on this page feature the Aegean sun and the Mediterranean sun in 18k solid yellow gold.

These two pendants were inspired by pendants found in tombs of princes in Anatolia. They are believed

to be from 3000 BC. The pendants symbolize the power and warmth of the sun. Ancient civilizations

and some tribes have worshipped the sun and solar deities for all of recorded history. The Sun deity

Sama or Shamash , was the name of the sun-god in Babylonia and Assyria. The pendants are made

from 18k yellow gold and the surfaces are hand hammered.

THE SAMA SUN PENDANTS

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MITRA TOURMALINE EARRINGS

Material: 24k yellow gold, tourmaline, diamonds


Gemstones: approx. 0.75 ct diamonds, approx 8.75 ct tourmaline

Size: 1.2 in x 0.6 in (3cm x 1.5 cm)

Beautiful handmade earrings in 24k yellow gold with multi color tourmaline stones and a halo of

diamonds. Tourmaline is a color miracle, they are popular as jewelry stones but also as healing stones.

Mitra was an important Persian and Indian deity as the god of honesty and friendship. Purple tourma-

lines have attributes of creativity, love and devotion.

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Size: 1.4 in x 0.6 in (3.5 cm x 1.5 cm)

Tourmaline is a color miracle and tourmaline stones are popular both as jewelry stones and as healing

stones. Due to their good energetic conductivity and their wealth of mineral elements they are believed

to have reconstructive effects. Their attributes are inspiration, understanding and confidence. They are

believed to balance male/female energies. Purple tourmalines have attributes of creativity, love and devo-

tion. These earrings take their name from the ancient Mediterranean city of Side.

SIDE TOURMALINE EARRINGS

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NESA TOURMALINE EARRINGS

Material: 24k yellow gold, diamonds, tourmaline



Size: 2 in x 0.6 in (5 cm x 1.5 cm)

This beautiful pair of handmade 24k yellow gold earrings with multicolor tourmaline stones and a single

diamond is named after the Turkish city of Nesa. Tourmaline is unique color miracle, and the exemplars

in these earrings display beautiful purple and green shades. Crystals displaying just one color are quite

rare, usually a crystal shows various shades and colors. Tourmalines are popular as jewelry stones but also

as healing stones. Due to their good energetic conductivity and their wealth of mineral elements they are

supposed to have recreational and reconstructive effects.

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SAMAL TOURMALINE EARRINGS

Material: 24k yellow gold, diamonds, tourmaline



Size: 1 in x 0.4 in (2.5 cm x 1.0 cm)

An exquisite pair of handmade 24k yellow gold earrings featuring multicolor triangular tourmaline

stones and a cluster of three diamonds. Tourmaline is a virtually unique color miracle with purple and

green shades. Crystals displaying just one color are quite rare, usually one and the same crystal shows

various shades and colors. Tourmalines are popular as jewelry stones but also as healing stones. Due to

their good energetic conductivity and their wealth of mineral elements they are supposed to have recrea-

tional and constructive effects. The earrings take their name from the ancient Hittite city of Samal in

Asia Minor.

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MILAS TOURMALINE EARRINGS




Size: 2.16 in x 0.4 in (5.5 cm x 1 cm)

This beautiful set of handmade 24k gold earrings featuring four multicolor tourmaline stones and a sin-

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Gemstones: approx. 0.5 ct diamonds

approx. 38 ct tourmaline

Size: 16.5 inches length (42 cm)

A gorgeous handmade necklace in 24k solid gold with seven multicolor tourmaline stones and eight

diamonds on a black leather cord. Tourmaline is a virtually unique color miracle. Crystals displaying just

one color are quite rare, usually a crystal shows various shades and colors. Tourmalines are popular as

jewelry stones but also as healing stones. Due to their good energetic conductivity and their wealth of

mineral elements they are supposed to have recreational and reconstructive effects.

TROY TOURMALINE PENDANT

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EPHESUS TOURMALINE NECKLACE



Gemstones: approx. 0.5 ct diamonds, approx 48 ct tourmaline

Size: 17 inches (43 cm)

Five multicolor tourmaline stones and six diamonds adorn this handmade 24K gold necklace on a black

leather cord. Tourmaline stones are popular as jewelry stones but also as healing stones. Due to their

good energy conductivity and their wealth of mineral elements they are supposed to have recreational

and reconstructive effects. They are intensely colored purple, yellow-green, olive-green and brownish-

green stones. This necklace takes its name from the great ancient Greek city of Ephesus.

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Gemstones: approx. 0.13 ct diamonds

approx 23.5 ct tourmaline

Size: 17.7 inches (45 cm)

This elegant handmade 24k gold pendant with four

tourmaline stones and a single diamond rests on silk organza tri-color ribbons. The color of the ribbons

match beautifully with the color of the gold and the green and purple shades of the tourmalines. This

piece is inspired by ancient jewelry yet it is very stylish and modern. The necklace takes its name from

Amorion, an ancient city in the Phrygia Kingdom which existed between 1200 BC and 700BC.

AMORION TOURMALINE PENDANT

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CARIA GLAMOUR PENDANT

Material: 24k yellow gold, tourmaline, diamonds, glass beads



Size: 5.11 x 1.5 inches (13 x 4 cm)

This absolutely stunning pendant shows two gorgeous pieces of tourmaline framed in 24k gold, dia-

mond halos, and blue, green and purple beads. The design of this carefully handcrafted piece of art was

inspired by ancient jewelry of the Middle East. It takes its name from the region of Caria (Greek

Καρία) of Asia Minor.

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EMERALD GRAPE LEAF NECKLACE

Material: 24k yellow gold, emerald

Weight: 68 grams

This dazzling emerald and gold necklace is handmade from 24k solid gold and sparkling emeralds. Em-

eralds have the most beautiful, intense and radiant green that can be imagined. The name emerald

comes from the Old French esmeralde. Incas and Aztecs regarded the emerald as a holy gemstone. The

oldest known finds were made near the Red Sea in Egypt and in the tombs of the pharaohs from 3000

BC. Emerald mines were referred to as Cleopatra’s Mines. This stunning necklace is held together with

a grape leaf locket. Emeralds are believed to bring well being and good luck.

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GREEN TOURMALINE FLOWER PENDANT



Gemstones: approx. 0.5 ct diamonds, approx 39 ct tourmaline

Size: 17 inches (43 cm) and 2.75 x 1.5 in (6 x 4 cm)

A stunning handmade multicolor tourmaline pendant in 24k yellow gold framed with diamonds. This

unique piece comes with a matching green silk ribbon. Green tourmalines have fine leek-green, in-

tensely colored yellow-green, olive-green, and brownish green shades. Especially the color range from

blue-green to the darkest bottle-green is covered spectacularly by wonderful tourmalines. These colors

represent the natural Turkish tourmaline best. The olive-green is rare and highly coveted.

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PURPLE TOURMALINE FLOWER PENDANT



Gemstones: approx. 1 ct diamonds, approx 35 ct tourmaline


A dazzling handmade purple tourmaline pendant framed in 24k yellow gold with diamonds. This beau-

tiful piece comes with a matching purple silk ribbon. Tourmaline is a virtually unique color miracle with

purple and green shades. Crystals displaying just one color are quite rare, usually a crystal shows a variety

of shades and colors. Tourmalines are popular as jewelry stones but also as healing stones. Due to their

good energetic conductivity and their wealth of mineral elements they are supposed to have recreational

and reconstructive effects.

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HAND HAMMERED ANTIQUE RINGS


Weight: approx. 3.2 grams (each)

Size: 3 mm (0.1 inches) thickness

These antique wedding bands have been designed after Anatolian artifacts that date back 2000 years.

The surface of the ring is hammered by hand to give them an antique excavated look. Two or three of

these rings can be worn together. They would also make unique wedding bands or would be worn as

eternity rings, which symbolizes the renewal or ongoing nature of a lasting marriage. These rings can be

made in yellow, white, or rose gold.

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TURQUOISE SULTAN RING

Material: 24k yellow gold, diamonds, sapphire, turquoise, silver

Weight: approx. 8.8 grams 24k gold, approx 7.75 grams silver

Gemstones: approx. 0.42 ct diamonds, approx 0.54 ct sapphire, approx. 9.75 ct turquoise


A unique handmade ring in 24k solid gold with a precious turquoise stone and diamond inlays. The de-

sign of this artisan piece was inspired by rings worn by the Ottoman Sultans.

All weights and sizes given in this catalog are approximate, since each of our pieces is handmade and can vary slightly due to the creation

process and the selection of gemstones.

If you have any special requests such as engravings, material substitutions or design alterations please contact us for an individual quote at

[email protected] or using the contact information above. All of the information in this catalog is accurate as of March 2006.

Design changes and availability of individual items may change without notice, please contact us or visit www.nerselandirene.com for a look

at our most current collection.

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2006 Collection - Nersel & Irene Jewelry2006 Collection FOR THE GODDESS INSIDE YOU. Nersel & Irene brings you high quality, handmade, designer gold jewelry. The blueprints of our unique