Award-winning designer finds inspiration more than 2,000 years in the past.

You look at the rough edges, hammered gold and colored diamonds and think "Egypt." Perhaps these are prized pieces from the collection of a long forgotten Nile princess. Were they dug free from the ruins of a buried Mesopotamian temple? Maybe they were adored by the wife of a Constantinople statesman and glittered during the sunniest days of the Roman Empire.

Each piece shines like a freshly discovered artifact, but none of them have spent a minute in the dirt. This treasure trove of "ancient" adornments is actually a new collection of one-of-a-kind, handcrafted pieces from William Travis Jewelry, named among the "Top 50 Designer Retailers" in the United States. Owner and designer William Travis Kuckovich, recognized with 20 different industry awards, combines contemporary flair with classic materials to create his elegant art.

In his stunning Diamond Necklace, the delicate hammering and dramatic cuts of the 18K rose gold pendant provide a rustic frame for a hand-faceted, chocolate-colored natural diamond (1-1/10 ctw). The large stone is topped with an 18K yellow gold bail and a bezel-set, brilliant-cut yellow diamond. The 18" chain features 14K rose gold links.

The impressive 3-Stone Ring features a chocolate diamond in the center, flanked by a red and yellow stone (3-3/4 ctw). Each hand-faceted natural diamond is bezel-set in hammered rose gold. The band, also richly textured, is 18K yellow gold. The unique 2-Stone Ring features a brown diamond and a yellow diamond (1-3/4 ctw), each hand-faceted and bezel-set in 18K rose gold with an 18K yellow gold band. Both Diamond Earrings feature a hand-faceted, natural grey diamond (1-1/2 ctw) set in warm, 18K rose gold. In luxurious detail, Travis captures the mystery and romance of the distant past with his one-of-a-kind masterpieces. (Each piece is a limited edition of one.) Each celebrates ancient style with a modern twist.