Vasant Rechtschaffen is an internationally recognized jewelry designer, known for her powerful statement pieces utilizing large and colorful gemstones. Every year she travels to India, where she has been working with the same gem merchant for over twenty years. Her handpicked gems go to skilled Indian metalsmiths who use Vasant’s designs. The resulting jewelry then travels to America, where it makes its way to the Phoenix Shop. Vasant seeks to represent the resplendent beauty and stark austerity of India in her jewelry pieces. Of her work she states... "Somehow it's always the right fit! I get so much pleasure out of seeing my designs light up a beautiful woman and in turn to see how her natural beauty makes my creations even more stunning to the eye."