<p>The Emilie Gem Initial is <meta charset="utf-8"><span data-mce-fragment="1">hand-sculpted and cast using the traditional fine jewelry "lost wax" method, in 22K gold-dipped brass with crystal details.</span></p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Our Creative Director, Tara, was inspired by the gilded paintings of Gustav Klimt in creating the series, named for Emilie Floge - one of Klimt's favorite muses, and his life companion. </span></p> <p><span data-mce-fragment="1">Tara forms each letter in</span> clay before setting the faceted stones in place. The design then gets cast in lost-wax brass for an antique look reminiscent of the gold leaf mosaics found in Klimt’s paintings.</p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p>Initial Necklaces give you so many options to add to your neck game. Whether you select your own monogram or letters to represent someone close to your heart, these necklaces are perfect for layering or as a standalone statement. </p>