Santa Cruz artist Vanessa Mellet handcrafts delicate jewelry in gold, silver, and gemstones, often drawing inspiration from the natural world. Deep blue iolite gets a little extra detail in these 18K gold vermeil earrings by Vanessa Mellet. A 10mm rose-cut stone sits in a filigree bezel surrounded by tiny gold dots, with an iolite drop below. The small-scale metalwork gives it personality without making it precious The 18K gold vermeil and iolite combination keeps this one distinct..