Gemstone Jewelry
Originally from Casablanca, Morocco, Hassan Bounkit studied at the Univesity de Quebec in Montreal before attending the Dilazzari Fashion Institute in Florence Italy. Bounkit's designs are inspired by Victorian, Asian, and Mediterranean colors and themes. His handmade pieces are large, three-dimensional, and exquisitely detailed. He is known for making the unusual combinations of materials, such as brass, silver, gold, bone, wood, and crystals with imported natural gemstones that are individually hand set.
Bounkit Green Onyx Bracelet
A richly colored cuff of rectangular green onyx cabochons is bold and bright.
• Diameter, about 2¾"
• 24k goldplated brass
• Width, about ¾"
$875
Bounkit Smoky Topaz Earrings
Soft shades from nature, gracefully blended as ovals of rutilated quartz dangle teardrops of faceted smoky topaz with intriquing interior patterns. Made in the USA.
• 24k goldplated brass setting
• Drop, about 2"
• Clip-on back
$380
Bounkit Rock Crystal Bracelet
A glittering cuff of faceted rock crystal ovals radiates sparkle from every angle.
• Rock crystal
• 24k goldplated brass
• Diameter, about 2¾"
• Width, about ¾"
• Hinged
$615
In 1989, Bounkit moved to New York, where he began assisting designers Nicole Miller, Arnold Scaasi, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Marella Ferrera. In 2001 he began working with jewelry designer Iradj Moini, where he developed his knowledge and love for the trade. In 2006 the Bounkit line was created. Each design is one of a kind - no two pieces are exactly the same. His jewelry is collected by loveliest of ladies of fashion and jewelry collectors worldwide. Among his celebrity customers are Oprah Winfrey and Blaine Trump.
