Fairy Blue
It was named Fairy Blue, Italian Jeweler Spallanzani’s last creation. It’s a gourgeous 38 carats trilliant cut Tanzanite mounted on a 18 karat white gold ring, surrounded by 3.47 carats of diamonds set in a pavé.
source: Lussuosissimo
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The jewellery is a high neckpiece embodied with a cluster of coloured gemstones and diamonds
source: Diamond World
Isabelle Adjani, renowned French actress attended the French award Ceremony “Les César”, adorning de GRISOGONO jewellery. She was nominated for Best Actress in her role in her latest film, « La journée de la jupe », reports say. Her jewellery was a high necklace in white gold set with sapphires, white diamonds and coloured stones, inspired a masterpiece out of a painting by Gustave Klint.
The neckpiece embodied 560 white diamonds of 7,36 carats, 1104 blue sapphires of 14,54 carats, 1196 pink sapphires of 22,61 carats, 644 amethysts of 8,32 carats, 1399 tsavorites of 21,5 carats, 276 purple sapphires of 4,69 carats, 579 green sapphires of 5,12 carats, 398 yellow sapphires of 6,29 carats et 57 central sapphires of 85,62 carats.
Pelham, N.Y.–The Jewelers Resource Bureau (JRB) is inviting jewelry designers to attend the Designer CEO Summit, a designer-geared event intended to inspire creative-minded artisans to develop effective business strategies for running their own companies.
The event is scheduled t take place Sunday, March 14, at the Katie Murphy Amphitheatre at New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology, and will feature nine hours of education, insight and peer interaction.
According to JRB President Cindy Edelstein, the event is called the “Designer CEO Summit” because the organizers want designers to think like top executives, and the organizers have assembled a roster of business leaders who know exactly how to get designers to the next level in their businesses.
Designers attending will have a chance to learn about CEO-level strategic thinking from Andrea Hill, former CEO of industry supplier Rio Grande and owner of HMC Group. Hill will discuss topics such as determining cash requirements, understanding and using ratios to make better plans, and how to stay focused on good decisions, among much more.
Later that morning, Meeling Wong, a veteran of thriving designer brands such as David Yurman, John Hardy, Diamond in the Rough and Coomi, will speak on how brands such as these run and what makes them successful. Wong will start off by differentiating a “business” from a “brand,” and will later move on to brand positioning, communications, pricing merchandising and more.
Attendees will also get a chance to hear from Lisa Jenks, a designer trailblazer who rose to fame for her jewelry before moving into licensed products with flatware, barware, leather goods and more; as well as from Kate Peterson, a noted retail strategist who will teach attendees how to “Get Into the Mind of Your Customer: How Retailers Think, Buy, and Sell Your Work and How You Can Influence It All.”
Making it a day full of learning, the conference will feature educational opportunities during lunch, too, with “75 Ideas in 75 Minutes,” a lunch event featuring a panel of experts who will discuss salesmanship, merchandising, celebrity public relations and social marketing, among other topics.
If attendees are eager to make it a full weekend of learning, they will have a chance to do so through a Jewelers Resource Bureau’s pre-summit workshop and post-summit workshop. On Saturday, March 13, a limited audience will have the opportunity to attend two workshops, one on do-it-yourself public relations, and the second on sales planning and trunk shows. On Monday, March 15, the professionals of the Jewelry Information Center will offer media training and a chance to showcase each Jewelers of America member designer’s jewelry at an afternoon of editor’s appointments.
Seating for the all-day event, which rund from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 14, is limited, and tickets are $319 each. For more information, and to purchase a ticket, click here.
A rapid look at jewelry by Karen Bizer.
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As Harry Winston says so candidly, ‘People will stare. Make it worth their while’, holds true for lovers of designer jewelry. Possessing even one exquisite piece of designer jewelry can give most women quite a high!
Collectors and ardent fans of designer jewelry would really agree with this statement. Jewelry would always remain dear to most women but owning designer jewelry is a cherished dream for many. Elegance and sophistication is just the base of such jewelry, these brands also give the buyer a satisfaction he/she has bought something that is worth its value. Buying any kind of designer jewelry also helps one to be at ease as there is always the guarantee factor and assurance of quality that is associated with branded pieces.
Although many new brands are being seen emerging in the global market of the fashion industry, there are still a number of designers who rule the roost as far as fashion is concerned. The fashion conscious people always prefer to invest in a brand that symbolizes style, fashion, sophistication and quality as these also give a star status, once adorned. Take a peek into the famous designer jewelry brands that have enticed women for all these years.
Top Designer Jewelry Brand Names:
Harry Winston:
The Harry Winston jewelry brand has a long line of jewelry designs to his credit. Harry Winston rings are extremely popular amongst most fashion savvy youngsters who are about to tie the knot. Huge diamonds like a trademark of Harry Winston jewelry. Although the 1920s and the 1930s saw a demand for small gemstones, it was Harry Winston who dared to go off the beaten track and launch large stones that were set in minute settings. One of the famous gems that belong to this brand is the dark blue Hope diamond. (45.5 carat). This look shot Harry Winston to fame and today; this designer jewelry still ranks high on the must haves of many.
Tiffany Jewelry:
Tiffany is one such brand of designer jewelry that has remained to be one of the most sought after brands amongst others. The Tiffany brand was first known as Tiffany & Young in the year 1837. It was later changed to Tiffany & Co in New York. It is not only the diamond jewelry that drove women wild; it is their entire range of pendants, bracelets, earrings, watches etc. At Tiffany’s, every jewel is a prized and treasured possession. Charles Lewis Tiffany, the founder of Tiffany and Co., designed a lot of lamps, mosaics, stained glass windows and jewelry and it was only later that this company earned loads of prizes and got international status as a brand. The innovative designs were the hallmark of the Tiffany brand.
Buccellati:
Owning a Buccellati piece of designer jewelry would be like owning a masterpiece. The founder of this exquisite line of designer jewelry was Mario Buccellati. Every piece of Buccellati designer jewelry has a personal touch that is given by his son and Gianmaria Buccellati. A family affair, innovative ideas for exquisite designs run in the Buccellati family. Today, one can see new designs and sophisticated pieces being churned out by the Buccellati brand.
Graff:
Lawrence Graff, the British billionaire is behind the exquisite designs that belong to this brand. Graff is also known as the new Harry Winston of this era. With his amazing business sense, Graff has seen his business rise phenomenally with a wide range of sophisticated and unique designer jewelry. Large diamonds are the signature mark of the Graff brand.
Chopard:
Designer Jewelry lovers can never go wrong with a Chopard. Chopard first tasted success with the hot new designs in the pocket watches sector. Louis-Ulysse Chopard first began this company in 1860. The sterling silver cubic zirconia earrings company was then bought by Karl Scheufele in 1963. Here, jewelry making was combined with the fine art of watch making. The year 1976 saw the launch of a new line ‘Happy Diamonds’. The Chopard brand ensures its loyal customers that every gem is hand picked and each design is unique and is achieved after a lot of detailing. Be it the watches or the fine jewelry, this is one brand you can watch out for!
De Grisogono:
Black diamonds were used as a distinguishing factor under the De Grisogono label. This trend began when Gruosi incorporated this sterling silver jewelry in the late 1990s. This brand houses some of the top creative designer jewelry that is bound to captivate any woman! Outlandish to some, Grousi finally founded the company, De Grisogono in 1993. Today, with a global appeal, this brand has climbed new height in the designer jewelry segment.
Swarovski:
This is a luxury brand that is known for its lead crystal glass products. Daniel Swarovski originally created the Swarovski crystal when he invented an automatic cutting machine in 1892. This magic crystal transformed the fashion scenario sterling silver heart charms when it was used for creating exquisite jewelry. Today, Swarovski beads and crystal jewelry are a rage in designer jewelry.
With more new designers joining this bracket, designer jewelry lovers have a vast option to choose from. The truth is the trendsetters can never go out of fashion! Here’s to the Guru’s of designer jewelry!
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