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Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Marie Lichtenberg Bandana Turns Heads At The Couture Show
Marie Lichtenberg's high jewelry bandana, unveiled at the Couture Show Las Vegas this week. Marie Lichtenberg chose this week's Couture Show in Las Vegas to unveil her most technically ambitious piece yet, blending European high luxury craftsmanship with Far West style. And at $270,540, the haute bandana is also her highest value jewel so far, heralding a move towards high jewelry. The sage green suede bandana took 280 hours to make in Italian workshops, as artisans embroidered 386 hand-sculpted gold embellishments onto the cloth, an off-cut from a French luxury house. Gold beads, ruby-set stars, paisley-inspired teardrops and bezel-set diamonds are scattered across supple suede, fastened at the back with a gold bead chain. Rather than studding the cloth with gemstones, Lichtenberg tasked craftspeople with developing an embroidering technique that combines Italian gemstone mastery with French leather expertise in the hybrid jewel. Marie Lichtenberg's high jewelry bandana, unveiled at the Couture Show Las Vegas this week, features ... More 280g of gold, 17.68 carats of rubies and 3.09 carats of diamonds. Famously inspired by pop culture and Americana, Lichtenberg's diamond star pendants recently appeared on the cover of Rapaport magazine representing the US flag, in an issue that explored the impact of the recent rise in trade tariffs. This time, she has looked to 'cowboy culture and the Southern charm of the rodeo —blended with Parisian finesse,' according to the brand. 'The bandana represents a turning point that marks our first steps in high jewelry,' explains Lichtenberg, who recently announced the brand would be doubling down on 18kt gold and precious materials in response to soaring gold prices. 'It's a true first for us, combining pop culture with the highest levels of luxury craftsmanship. I see it as a piece of jewelry couture.' The jewel features 280g of gold, 17.68 carats of rubies and 3.09 carats of diamonds. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder Earlier this month, Lichtenberg launched a collaboration with MyTheresa. In an Instagram post in April, the brand announced a shift in focus to with the introduction of Collectibles, highly technical, high-value pieces produced as one-of-a-kind or short runs: 'Gold is reaching historic highs, and we believe the only one way to go is up… So, we've decided to lead the way. To reinvent ourselves, and keep on doing what we do even more beautifully, and with ever more precious materials… The new Collectible collection was born because we'd rather reinvent ourselves than pass the soaring cost of gold onto you'. After winning the Couture Best in Debuting Award in 2022 for the Blunt Box locket, one of a series of gold lockets and rings that open to reveal sizeable diamonds, and gemstones set en tremblant. In 2023, she won the Best in Innovative award for the Magic Ball necklace, in collaboration with Mattel©. Earlier this month, she unveiled a collaboration with MyTheresa, featuring an exclusive take on Lichtenberg's emblematic gold locket and scapular necklaces. Marie Lichtenberg's suede and gemstone bandana. Lichtenberg's unisex jewels have been seen on stars as diverse as Gwyneth Paltrow, Jay Z and Lewis Hamilton. More recently, Rihanna has also been photographed layered in gold scapular necklaces and lockets. Bets are on as to who steps out in this exceptional new piece.
Forbes
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The Aaron Jah Stone Pocket Watch Is Couture's Most Coveted Timepiece
The gem-set pocket watch by Aarn Jah Stone designer Cyril Bismuth, on show at the Couture Show in ... More Las Vegas this week. It's Las Vegas Jewelry Week and at the Couture Show, Aaron Jah Stone is showing for the first time. Behind the brand, is the Parisian jewelry designer and passionate stone hunter Cyril Bismuth, whose 'spiritual jewelry' already has a firm following in the US market. With him in Vegas, is a very special jewel designed to mark a milestone — and it's up for the Best in Innovative Award. Bismuth decided to create a 15th anniversary pocket watch on the way back from a trip to Dallas, as he tells me, when we meet in a Paris restaurant. 'I love the ways Texans can combine the classic jeans-cowboy boots-Stetson look with French designer luxury.' Until a few years ago, he admits he 'didn't know much about the State beyond JR Ewing in Dallas,' but he has since made many friends in this most welcoming of States. In gem-set silver, the Aaron Jah Stone pocketwatch feels pleasingly heavy. Set into rugged, textured silver, a rainbow mix of faceted and polished sapphires, tourmalines and turquoises mark the hours in the 36mm watch case. The piece is attached to a string of his signature hard stone beads, with custom clips so it can be worn as a necklace or pocket watch inspired by the old-style elegance of modern Texan style. The piece feels heavy in the hand, and significant; a fitting celebration of his first 15 years in business. With a carefully designed interior, it closes with a safe and satisfying snap. Bismuth's eyes light up when he's talking about gemstones, whether it's buying turquoise at a mine in Arizona, or sifting through watermelon tourmalines and Zambian sapphires in Bangkok. He describes what it was like to buy a gemstone in the backstreets of Rangoon; a pale blue, slightly starred sapphire cabochon. It would be the first time he had bought a sapphire back from Mayanmar: 'it was the stone of my whole trip,' he says, and he went on to set the sapphire in the first ever silver ring he made, at the Haute Ecole de Joaillerie jewelry school in Paris. Aaron Jah Stone's pocket watch is designed for a 36mm watch. 'I've collected stones ever since I was a kid,' he says. 'Even worthless rocks have always been fascinating to me'. After completing his training, he began making hard stone bracelets, and elaborate strings of precious beads strung on his signature red thread, before moving onto small collections, like the Phoenix collection, in which opal eyes wink out from beds of diamond pave as they climb ears and encircle fingers. It's jewelry made with intention, each stone chosen for its properties, and it soon caught celebrity eyes. Aaron Jah Stone came to prominence in Paris in the early 2010s and achieved international visibility when Bismuth's friend Sebastien Jondeau showed Karl Lagerfeld his jewelry. Lagerfeld wore one of his necklaces in Singapore at the Chanel resort show in 2013 and Bismuth ended up creating a new necklace for the Chanel Creative Director at each Fashion Week thereafter. Before long, Bismuth was front-row at the Chanel runway and his designs were seen on members of Lagerfeld's inner circle, including models Lily Rose Depp and Cara Delevingne. A watermelon tourmaline and gold necklace by Aaron Jah Stone Since then, he has created jewelry for celebrities from Michael Jordan to Pharrell, and appeared in glossy magazines and newspapers worldwide. But he became disillusioned with the media after a time and took a step back from the limelight to build up a solid global collector base. He first met the Couture founder Gannon Brousseau a decade ago, but at the time the Paris luxury store Montaigne Market gave him all the international visibility he needed. Fast forward ten years, and the time is finally right to take Aaron Jah Stone to the Desert City. It's a strong edition for French independent designer brands at Couture, some of whom have previously been more tentative participants, citing travel and booth cost as barriers and preferring to show on home ground during Paris Fashion Weeks. In recent years, French-owned brands have become more prominent. After winning the award for Best in Debuting in 2022, Marie Lichtenberg is now a regular, as well as Yvonne Leon, Rainbow K and Maison Alix Dumas, showcasing the breadth of creativity from French designers to a cohort of premium international buyers and press. Cyril Bismuth, the jewelry designer behind Aaron Jah Stone Although Bismuth retains a loyal French clientele, his US collectorship developed rapidly. 'I understood early on that my collectors already had all the classics from the big houses,' he explains. 'They wanted unique, meaningful jewels that they could stack, or one-off masterpieces to wear as a statement. Americans are lot more sensitive to spiritual jewelry than the French, and I love that!', he laughs. 'They choose bigger colored stones and understand the rarity of the piece, because I produce mainly bespoke and very small series. There's an element of rejection of the luxury 'uniform'.' 'When you buy one of my pieces, you're buying an energy, a story. It's everything from day one of my stone-sourcing research, my trips, all the different stages in the making process in my Parisian workshops, right up to my Instagram post celebrating the final piece,' Bismuth says. And Aaron Jah Stone has a busy summer to come, with a stop-off at that Arizona turquoise mine after Couture, before heading back to Europe for private sales with his international clientele in villas and on yachts in the Mediterranean. September will see him back Stateside for a string of trunk shows in New York, Dallas, Aspen and Miami. I get the sense that whether he's sifting rough turquoise or meeting new clients, busy is exactly how Bismuth likes it.
Forbes
5 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Gurhan High Karat Gold Jewels Illuminate Couture Show With A Rare Glow
New York-based designer Gurhan is exhibiting hi latest limited edition and one-off high karat gold ... More jewels at the Couture show in Las Vegas June 4 - June 8. Specializing in hand-wrought, 24-karat, 22-karat gold and sterling silver jewels ranging from a granulated sterling silver cross pendant necklace priced at $245.00 to hand-hammered 24-karat gold beaded men's bracelets to a one-of-a-kind Paraiba tourmaline necklace that retails for approximately $200,000, Turkish-born, New York-based high luxury jewelry designer Gurhan Orhan creates distinctive jewels in an epic array of styles and price ranges. Yet his jewelry's main marks of distinction reside in their embodiment of traditional artisanal techniques and aesthetic tendencies that originated in the Byzantine empire (roughly from 330 AD to 1453 AD), as well as antique elements sourced from around the world. In addition to being a designer, Gurhan cuts the turquoise, boulder opals and other gemstones that ... More he uses in his various collections. While Gurhan's Antiquities collection pieces are set with everything from ancient Roman micro-mosaics and carnelian intaglios to 16th century Japanese Satsuma porcelains buttons of rare beauty, his High Jewelry, Gold Classic, 25th anniversary, Curated and Men's collections are alive with Gurhan's love of gold, precious gemstones and the Old World mastery of his Istanbul artisans, which he has carefully trained over the years. Gurhan, who is exhibiting his many collections at the Couture Show in Las Vegas June 4 - June 8, granted a Zoom interview to this writer to reflect on his career, which began in Turkey and brought him to New York City 26 years ago. Gurhan's radiant New York City flagship boutique is located on Franklin Street in Soho. While Gurhan's boutique at 160 Franklin Street in New York's Soho district has been gleaming and going strong for eleven years, he continues to expand his creative horizons. After training as a lapidary, Gurhan is now cutting turquoise, boulder opal and other gems that are set in his jewels. 'A collection with the #8 mine turquoise that I cut will be presented at Couture,' Gurhan noted, along with a tourmaline collection, a sapphire collection, plus diamonds and gold collections. 'At Couture, we are also exhibiting pieces such as a bracelet that can be added to a necklace for interchangeable looks,' he confided. "Versatility is an important advantage in a jewel as many customers highly value this aspect of a design." FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder Ancient scarabs, Roman micro-mosaics, intaglios and bronze elements from antiquity set in high karat ... More gold make this Gurhan Antiquities bracelet a treasure, When it comes to describing the formative influences on his aesthetic, 'Byzantium is my starting point,' Gurhan explained, 'as the Byzantine empire had such a strong love of gold, which I completely identify with. In Byzantine art and culture," he related, 'gold symbolized divine light, transcendence, and spiritual purity. Its presence in religious objects, artwork and jewelry, made gold a symbol of strength, profound beauty, purity, faith, wealth and power. During the Byzantine era, the Roman Empire expanded East, and centered on Constantinople, which is now called Istanbul,' he continued. 'The Roman influence on Constantinople explains why much Byzantine jewelry resembles jewels of Roman antiquity, and while the Byzantine Empire's artistic and cultural influence spread far and wide, its use of gold in jewelry, in royal objects and in fine art made a huge impact on other world cultures.' Like a secret garden, Gurhan's opal and diamond ring set in high karat gold is alive with constantly ... More changing colors and light. Gurhan's jewelry differs from many other contemporary jewelers in that it is made with hand-wrought, labor-intensive techniques like granulation, filigree, and inlay, showcasing his admiration for Byzantine traditions of metalworking and adornment. In Gurhan's estimation, gold is more than a precious, beautiful and rare jewelry material. For him, it is a cosmically powerful substance with proven scientific properties. 'It's amazing that gold came to this planet as a result of meteorite bombardments," Gurhan mused. "It flew through outer space and landed like a gift deep inside the earth. Gold is a kind of transmitter that moves energy into your body, and it's also the best conductor of electricity with maximum efficiency," he claimed. Jewelry designer Gurhan Orhan wears high karat gold rings and an earring of his own design. In addition, 'Pure gold is hyper-precious and because it is almost 40 percent heavier than 18-karat gold, it feels fantastic on the body,' he said with a smile. Along with his respect for the energetic properties of gold, Gurhan also reveres whatever it is that animates gemstones. 'Energies live inside gemstones, definitely,' he said. 'In the case of pearls, these materials were made by a living thing, an oyster. Think about that,' he said with a laugh, while holding up to the camera a 40.25 inch strand of baroque freshwater pearls that featured a 22K gold lobster clasp. One of the standouts of Gurhan's Oyster collection, the necklace is one of his many utterly unique organic statement pieces. Gurhan's gift for high luxury jewelry design is fortified by his love of gold plus the colors, ... More textures and energies inherent in gemstones and organic gems, such as pearls, In order to compensate for gold's recent record high prices, Gurhan noted that, 'We have been making lots of new gold chains in different sizes that show a lot of gold yet are lighter in weight.' On the subject of gold's current price, Gurhan commented that, 'Considering that there is such a finite amount of gold, I believe that is priced rather low.' What if gold continues to rise even higher in price? 'The higher in value the raw material of your products, the better it is for your business,' he theorized. What's more, given that hundreds of Gurhan's online New York boutique clients are already avid members of his loyalty program, 'I remain optimistic, for my customers and my various retail partner who I will see at Couture all love gold as much as I do.' Gurhan utilizes the power of cabochon-cut colored gemstones offset by twinkling diamonds to create ... More visually impactful jewels.
Forbes
01-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
38 Exquisite Jewels To See At The 2025 Couture Show
Each year during the first week of June, jewelry and watch professionals from around the world converge in Las Vegas for a series of jewelry trade shows. The annual Couture Show is one of those shows. It serves as a showcase for some of the world's best designer and high jewelry brands. The invitation only trade fair will be held June 4 – 8 at the Wynn Las Vegas casino resort. Approximately 350 jewelry designers from the U.S., Europe and Asia will present jewels that represent a range of style and talents. It is the best showcase in the U.S. for talented and accomplished fine and high jewelry designers. From this range of talent, I selected 38 designs that I believe will make an impression this year among consumers. There are many more jewels and creators to be seen during the duration of the fair, many of which will be on display at specialty retailers in North America and abroad. Jade Trau's contemporary diamond-centric jewelry designs have been making a mark in recent years. One piece she is showing at Couture is an 18k yellow gold ring that features a 1.01 G colored trillion-cut diamond set in a platinum alchemy setting, under a Frankie Stacking band (top photo). Trau gets a second mention as she used her design skills to glam up a selection of vintage 1970s Rolex watches with hand-crafted diamond bezels and exotic straps, while preserving their original mechanics and silhouette. Oscar Heyman Pansy Ring © Allison Chipak Few jewelers can match the craftsmanship, precious materials and storied history of Oscar Heyman, a century-old family-owned firm known for its classic high jewels. Among the many that the high jewelry brand will exhibit at Couture is this colorful 'Pansy Ring' made with layers of round sapphires, emerald-cut peridots, emerald-cut amethysts and round diamonds. Art jewelry brand, Tabayer, is unveiling the Zorae collection of jewels. It's the second jewelry collection Tabayer is doing in collaboration with artist photographer, Lina Scheynius. Instead of releasing images of the jewels, the brand chose to release photographs by Scheynius that inspired the pieces. Tie Dye Giza ring by Harwell Godfrey Harwell Godfrey Harwell Godfrey, founded in San Francisco by Lauren Harwell Godfrey, is making a name for herself by designing and crafting jewels that are thoughtfully selected to enhance the wearer's experience. This is represented with her Tie Dye Giza ring created with a 15.39-carat bi-color tourmaline set in 18k yellow gold. Buddha Mama, founded by Nancy Badia, is a handmade fine jewelry brand based in Miami, Fla. Badia's jewels are inspired by the spirit of Buddhism and rooted in the philosophy of contribution. The pieces are crafted from 20k gold, gemstones and enamel. The Guitar Pick pendant is made of 20k yellow gold with a diamond ball chain. The Marco Bicego Lunaria Gem necklace Marco Bicego The internationally renowned brand, Marco Bicego, is celebrating 25 years of Italian craftsmanship, innovation and design. To mark this milestone the brand will be introducing new jewels at the Couture Show. Among them are new pieces to the Lunaria collection featuring 18k yellow gold combined with candy-colored gemstones. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder The former designer of watches for some of the most prestigious Swiss and French luxury brands inspired Anna Maccieri Rossi to produce jewels with the theme of time. She says her pieces are a tribute to memory through imagination. Anna Maccieri Rossi's Jewelry is an Italian brand with the goal of creating precious and timeless pieces of art. The pieces are designed in Italy and made by hand in Italy, France and Switzerland. The 'Carpe Diem Look at the Moon' is a celestial 18k yellow gold pendant with two 18k yellow gold openable clasps. It is equipped with a quartz watch movement that powers a little golden star. It's completed with an aventurine and mother of pearl mosaic dial and the caseback is engraved with 'Carpe Diem.' Chantecler Capri Nautilus ring Chantecler As its home on the Italian resort island of Capri would suggest, fine jewelry brand, Chantecler, creates jewels that are poetically shaped by the sea. The Nautilus Collection is perfect representation of this, in which pieces are a precious mix of white enamel and diamonds that reveal light, shade, color and shape of the exotic shells. The collection includes a ring made of 18k yellow gold, titanium white enamel and diamonds. The Nanis Boules necklace Nanis Italian Jewels The Boules collection by Italian jewelry brand, Nanis, is known for its its sinuous shapes and colors inspired by Italian drinks from the 1960s. The brand, led by Laura Bicego, will reveal an addition to the collection at the Couture Show called, 'Dolcevita,' which is enhanced by an iridescent and shimmering shade of white mother-of-pearl. Chiarelli Milano was founded in 2020 by Jessica Nasr. It's a brand that blends Nasr's global influences with the refined expertise of Italian craftsmanship. The brand will unveil the Istinto collection inspired by 'the sleek power of the leopard to the hypnotic energy of the serpent,' Nasr says. Among the pieces in the collection is a pendant necklace in 18k yellow gold with black and white diamonds. Peruffo 'Blocks' 18k gold rings Alessia Fantinato Italian brand, Peruffo, is a two-time Couture Design Awards winner, takes a unique approach to jewelry creation when it comes to forms. For example, its latest collection, Blocks, is an elevated form of brutalist architecture combined with building blocks from childhood. The sculptural shape features a micro titanium spring system for functionality and movement. The Peruffo Block pieces are made in 18k yellow white gold with a matte or high polish finish and are meant to be layered and combined to create different looks. Italian jewelry brand, Miseno, founded by Antonio Cardamuro, specializes in contemporary interpretations of classic jewels. The company recently released 'The Arco Collection,' to mark its 10-year anniversary. The collection is inspired by the actual Arco (arch) Felice, located on the seaside of the Gulf of Naples. Original plans for the arch were conceptualized in 95AD by Roman emperor Domitian, creating an inspiring feat of architecture and engineering that has lasted the test of time. The hero piece in the collection is the Arco High Jewelry Necklace featuring 34.67 carats of diamonds and 26.20 carats of turquoise, set in white gold. Vhernier is an international brand that exemplifies the best in Italian contemporary design and style. Its unique sculptural jewels are in demand worldwide. The Pirouette collection is an example of this design and style. The collection of rings and earrings feature simple round forms that are designed to softly hug the finger and ears. Perhaps the most interesting pieces in this collection combine jet with the classic Vhernier diamond pavé that covers the curved surfaces, adding brightness to the subtle form. The Picchiotti Reversable Necklace Picchiotti Picchiotti is a storied Italian family-owned firm that produces jewels which embody Italian style, jewelry technology and traditional craftsmanship. The company, located in the Italian gold-making center of Valenza produces gold, gem-set and diamond pieces that range from fine jewelry to high jewelry. One of its signature designs is 'reversable jewels,' a versatile collection in which the pieces can be worn on either side like the necklace pictured, crafted in 18k yellow gold, diamonds and mother-of-pearl. Located in the gold jewelry-making center of Vicenza, Italian fashion fine jewelry brand, Mattia Cielo, combines modern industrial design with traditional jewelry making skills. An example of this is the five row flexible bracelet pictured which showcases pearls and diamonds set in 18k yellow gold. Sylva & Cie Treasor necklace Sylva & Cie Los Angeles-based Sylva & Cie produces jewels that combine history with the present by hand selecting and creating unique arrangements of stones and elements. The necklace pictured, 'Treasor,' uses ankh inspired diamond pendants, intaglios and Egyptian amulets that are reimagined into a contemporary jewelry piece. Adding to this multi-cultural statement are Victorian-era collets and floral references along with layers of colored gems. British fine jewelry brand, Robinson Pelham, specializes in 'joy-inducing pieces that brighten up your jewelry box and become bold statements of self-expression.' This approach must be working as the three founders of the company have a strong following in the U.K. and U.S. These shield-shaped 'Daystar' pink opal earrings include a slim, elegant half-moon and drop shield gemstone shapes that are exclusively cut for Robinson Pelham. Drawing inspiration from the Georgian era, the earrings also include diamond spokes in a claw setting, creating a ray like effect. Karina Choudhrie 'Icon Wish' diamond-paved ring Karina Choudhrie Karina Choudhrie is a designer based in London who creates about 70 unique high jewels a year, alongside several collections using recycled gold. Every jewel receives eight rounds of polishing to achieve the mirror finish that has become her signature. The Icon Wish ring in yellow and rose gold is set with 33 brilliant-cut pavé diamonds. French fine jewelry designer, Marie Lichtenberg, is a former fashion magazine editor who moved to creating jewels with personality and style that quickly created a strong following in the U.S. Her handcrafted 18k yellow gold rivière bracelet is set with 216 rubies and is inspired by Indian craftmanship. The rubies are articulated on the gold mesh and hand assembled. An invisible clasp opens and closes the bracelet. Rainbow K Blossom necklace Rainbow K French fine jewelry brand, Rainbow K, produces Art Deco inspired jewels with bold touches of modernity and heritage. A company motto is 'More is More,' meaning that it advocates for the accumulation of jewels. The Blossom necklace features delicate petals articulated for fluid and elegant movement, where brushed gold blends with smooth gold. Yvonne Léon 'Checkerboard' wedding band Pessina Massimo photographe Yvonne Léon says she respects the traditions of jewelry making but gives herself the freedom of breaking the rules with her jewels that are created from her workshop in Paris. Because of this, she says women choose her fine jewelry pieces when they treat themselves. An example of breaking tradition is her 'Checkerboard' wedding band made with malachite and lapis lazuli blocks in yellow gold. CADAR Evil Eye Cocktail ring CADAR CADAR, founded by Michal Kadar, a former fashion designer, creates gold and diamond jewels that are sculpted in a way that creates movement and resembles fabric. The radiant diamond Evil Eye cocktail ring in 18k yellow gold is designed as a talisman for protection and a good luck piece. White diamonds are placed on a concave surface with a gold ball in the center representing the pupil of the eye that rotates on an axis to reveal a round, brilliant center diamond encircled by white diamond baguettes. The Circa 1700 'This Be Your Lucky Star Talisman' pendant is crafted with enamel and diamonds and set in 18k yellow gold. The 'Love & Protection Armor Mechanical Hand Clasp' is in 14k yellow gold with rubies, diamonds and enamel. The jewels are attached to a 'Cosmic Connection Chain' in 18k yellow gold. Howl, a Los Angeles-based brand founded by artist and craftsperson, Tini Courtney, creates jewels using a tedious and time-consuming wax carving technique as represented by her Stella mandarin and violet spinel ring in 18k yellow gold. Vanessa Fernández handcrafts one-of-a-kind, sculptural jewels from her Miami studio using sustainability and ethically sourced materials. Her 'Classic Curva' ring with a 5.82-carat cushion-shaped blue sapphire is set in 18k yellow gold that wraps around the gem. Clean lines, classic shapes and unexpected edges define Jade Ruzzo jewels. An example of this is the Cymbal pendant in 18k yellow gold centered with a blue sapphire. Contemporary and geometric may best describe the jewels created by Los Angeles native, Lizzie Mandler. Pictured is her Othello Cigar Band Ring in highly polished 18k yellow gold. The Retrouvaí 'Carnelian Love Pendant' Retrouvaí, based in Los Angeles, is the brainchild of Kristy Stone who uses nostalgia as the starting point for her creations. Pictured is the Retrouvaí 'Carnelian Love Pendant' in 14k yellow gold with carnelian and diamond . Jenna Blake 'Deco' chandelier earrings Jenna Blake Jenna Grosfeld, the founder of Los Angeles-based Jenna Blake Jewelry, specializes in creating modernized renditions of classic designs. An example of this is her Deco Chandelier Earrings made of 18k yellow or white gold with 9.12 carats of diamonds. Khepri Jewels is a fine jewelry house rooted in ancient symbolism and modern artistry. This is underscored with this pair of twin-set pave fringe drop earrings crafted in 18k and 22k yellow gold adorned with about 13 carats of natural and untreated fancy-colored diamonds. Studio Renn Vessel Earclimbers Studio Renn Indian design firm, Studio Renn, founded by Rahul and Roshni Jhaveri, returns to the Couture Show with its newest designs that they say, 'exist at the intersection of concept, craft and innovation.' Highlights include abstracted silhouettes of Cacti and Seed-Leaf collection and additions to Godna collection featuring 3D geometry. The Studio also will debut Vessel, a study that explores the craft of making vessels and their significance. The Verragio Devotion ring Verragio New York-based Verragio specializes in bridal jewels but in recent years added fashion-oriented fine jewelry to its offerings, such as the Devotion 18K yellow gold double-wrap bead ring with diamonds and rhodolite. The Anita Ko Diamond Zara ring Anita Ko Anita Ko is a Los Angeles-based jewelry designer who creates contemporary, luxury pieces with a twist, such as Ko's Diamond Zara Ring in 18k yellow gold with 0.92 carats of diamonds. Cicada diamond and emerald necklace Cicada Cicada is a New York-based jewelry brand founded in 1985 by Armenian jewelers, Arsavir Zarokyan and Aras Tritirian. Many of their pieces are heirloom quality and bespoke, such as with this luscious diamond and emerald necklace. Jacquie Aiche designs her jewels from her bungalow in Beverly Hills, Calif. She is known for layering and her signature technique of draping diamonds and gems in a way that looks effortlessly put together. Maison H Jewels was founded by Hisham Mahomed and Fatima Tayob. It produces a diverse inventory of fine jewelry made with precious materials. The Brush Disc Mini Earrings are made with 18k yellow gold with a brushed finished that feels smooth and gives a softness to its appearance. The earrings are completed with diamonds in the center. The LaLAoUNIS Byzantine necklace LaLAoUNIS The Greek jewelry brand, LaLAoUNIS, specializes in reviving the designs of ancient Greek artifacts and turning them into contemporary jewels through yellow and gems, such as the Byzantine necklace that is pictured.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Demna Wore a Black T-shirt, Natch, to Receive a French Honor
HEAVY MEDAL: There's a good chance this was the first French medal of honor pinned on an artfully decayed black T-shirt. Rachida Dati, France's minister of culture, kept re-pinning and straightening the green ribbon and medallion after decorating Balenciaga's creative director Demna as a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters at a ceremony on Monday night. More from WWD Pamela Anderson Embraces Drama in Birdcage Veil With Structured Suiting at the Christian Dior Couture Show at Paris Fashion Week Anya Taylor-Joy Talks 'The Gorge,' Jisoo, Jenna Ortega and Venus Williams Buckle Up at Dior Paris Scene: The Latest and Greatest Things to Do Dati even adjusted the shoulders of Demna's T-shirt, which gaped open at some seams, and exalted his many arm tattoos, including one of the Eiffel Tower. The designer said he was touched by the recognition from the French state, twisting his fingers into heart symbols as his coworkers in the design studio let out a loud cheer. Actress Isabelle Huppert joined Dati on a dais to recount the designer's accomplishments as his parents, key journalists, his favorite fashion professor and Kering executives looked on. The latter included François-Henri Pinault, Francesca Bellettini, Balenciaga's longtime chief executive officer Cédric Charbit and his successor as of Jan. 2, Gianfranco Gianangeli. 'I often thought that my work was not really understood or was misinterpreted, but today, that's changing and I'm very happy about that,' Demna said in his acceptance speech, spoken in French. 'I didn't know that Paris would become a home, and even more so a place that would influence my style and my vision of fashion so much.' Huppert, a Balenciaga ambassador since 2023, lauded Demna for 'taking fashion, this world often filled with rules and traditions, disrupting it and, in a way, turning it on its head.' She argued his upbringing in Georgia remains paramount. 'His roots are present in everything he does. In his way of looking at the world, understanding struggle, identity and even humor,' Huppert said. 'He can be inspired by the banal or the monumental. He transforms the forgotten, the neglected into something sublime. 'Demna has never hesitated to take risks, to challenge the status quo or to address the complexities of our world,' she continued. 'His work is bold, intrepid and above all very authentic. Through his designs, he has given a voice to so many people and proven that fashion can be a force for change, a medium of connection and, yes, even a form of protest.' Demna studied international economics at Tbilisi State University before he enrolled in Antwerp's Royal Academy of Fine Arts, graduating with a master's degree in fashion design in 2006, going on to work for Walter van Beirendonck, Maison Margiela and Louis Vuitton before founding Vetements in 2014, and assuming the helm of Balenciaga the following year. Vetements ignited the luxury streetwear juggernaut in fashion, and he transformed Balenciaga with a unique new strain of dystopian-tinged chic, and alternative glamour. Established in 1957 to recognize artists and writers, as well as others who have contributed significantly to the arts in France, the Order of Arts and Letters has been awarded to the likes of Iris Van Herpen, Giambattista Valli, Simon Porte Jacquemus, architect Peter Marino and the late fashion editor André Leon Talley. Best of WWD 'White Lotus' Star Nicholas Duvernay Models for Banana Republic With Jasmine Tookes in Spring 2025 Campaign [PHOTOS] Lauren Sanchez's Inaugural Outfit, Natalie Portman in Versace & More Peekaboo Bra Layering Trends [PHOTOS] Melania Trump's Wedding Planner Describes the Party and Guests — 20 Years Later
