Paula Mendoza Rings are Raw, Earthy, and So Ugly They're Beautiful

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed)
Mar 18th 2010 at 11:00AM

Off balance, unexpected, and definitely meant to draw attention, raw emeralds take center stage in this collection of rings by Paula Mendoza that I stumbled across over at Vivre. Raw can describe more than just the gems, as the designs themselves evoke a very primitive and unpolished (figuratively and literally) vibe as chunks of emeralds and other gems are paired with dented and misshapen 24k gold vermeil for a results that looks almost as if it could have been pulled directly from the Earth as is.

I think they're really ugly but also quite beautiful. Very fluid and abstract. I'm a huge fan of raw gems though so that could be part of it, what do you think? $325 - $650

Gallery: Paula Mendoza Jewelry

Tags: emeralds, jewelry, paula mendoza, PaulaMendoza, ring, rings

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Ravi Shanghavi Mar 18th 2010 2:01PM

Rigel I think you're mad! Well I did until I looked at the Amethyst bracelet anyway. I too am a fan of uncut stones but Paul Mendoza lost me on most of his pieces. I think a little more refinement like that in the bracelet would garner more sales. - Ravi Shanghavi

Meg Mar 21st 2010 2:27PM

I still think they're ugly.

alfred b yosarium iii Mar 21st 2010 2:56PM

I don't think they're ugly. Gross, disgusting, and tasteless might be better fitting terms.

ead17 Mar 21st 2010 3:16PM

Hideous!

Brianna Mar 21st 2010 4:28PM

they're not the most gorgeous piece of jewelry but some people might think they're pretty, like the creator maybe?

javxmn Mar 21st 2010 4:39PM

While the Amethyst Bracelet is the probably the best looking piece I still think it is ugly. If you are a fan of uncut stones you should take a look at LILLY BARRACK.

Catmoves Mar 21st 2010 5:57PM

Must be a slow news day. Why does anyone think we would be interested in seeing jewelry that looks like something a five year old created?
Yuck.

anita Mar 21st 2010 5:48PM

No, they aren't !

Lone Star Mar 23rd 2010 9:52PM

Just because they are uncut stones, do they have to be set in something that looks like it has been chewed up and spit out?

magyymae1 Mar 21st 2010 6:49PM

I can't imagine wearing any of the rings because they are so wide they would hurt your fingers; not to mention that all but one of them are vermeil and for that kind of money I wouldn't want something that is not solid gold - even 10K or silver. Interesting is what I might say, but not enough to buy for a wad of money.