Raw gems are not Reed’s only materials of choice. Many of his pieces contain other fine gemstones. “I really love to use many materials,” he says. “I love color, and adore many large choice specimens of garnet, tourmaline, sapphire and opal. Typically, these pieces would require a special order.” He also works with polished diamonds, including rose and brilliant cut gems.
RAW & RAVISHING
In 2010, when Todd outgrew his industrial design/distribution space in Boulder, Colorado where he is based, he built a retail showroom and studio space on Boulder's Pearl Street. Because Todd's design aesthetic extends to every area of his life, from the home he built to the bikes he rides, his work space is also a dramatic statement of his design vision. When asked whether he is pleased or annoyed that so many other designers are now working with his signature element – raw gems – he answers, “I’m both pleased and annoyed; pleased that designers are exploring new materials to fit the needs of customers, but not so happy about the artist/designer that devalues the material or the brand that I’ve created.”
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18k gold cuff bracelet with uncut diamond macles, pink brilliant cut diamonds and a raw diamond cube.
Todd Reed in his office. photo credit: Brian Mark photography
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