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Associated Press
4 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Legacy Jewelry LA & Burbank NutriShop Partner to Celebrate Fitness with Custom Jewelry
'It's in the name. Legacy speaks to more than just jewelry itself,' said Matt Tolano, founder and certified gemologist at Legacy Jewelry LA. 'Jewelry is the physical form of internal achievement. Conquer the mind, conquer the body—and then get the physical trophy. These moments deserve to be frozen in time.' Legacy, a first-gen, veteran, and Latino-owned fine jeweler, partners with NutriShop's Weight Loss Challenge to create a custom pendant symbolizing personal growth. This meaningful piece honors hard-earned milestones, proving that fine jewelry celebrates life's transformations. Known for bespoke craftsmanship, Legacy remains a go-to for custom jewelry in Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA - Legacy Jewelry LA, a trusted name in custom jewelry Los Angeles, has partnered with Burbank NutriShop to create a one-of-a-kind piece that honors a very specific kind of achievement: personal transformation. As part of NutriShop's upcoming Weight Loss Challenge, the winner will receive a custom-designed pendant by Legacy as a symbol of their journey and success. The partnership was born organically after NutriShop owner Hyk came across Legacy's Instagram and saw founder Matt Tolano completing a pull-up challenge at the end of 2024. The two connected by phone and discovered a shared belief: that jewelry can—and should—mean more. This new community-driven collaboration offers more than just a reward. It invites people to see jewelry as a wearable reminder of growth, dedication, and personal evolution—something Legacy has long championed as a brand rooted in intentionality, heritage, and storytelling. Legacy Jewelry LA stands apart in a city filled with jewelry stores in LA. As a first-generation, veteran and Latino-owned business, Legacy offers deeply personal attention, transparent design services, and true expertise. Clients work directly with Matt, a GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Diamond Graduate, where he learned in depth about the world of diamonds and approaches each custom piece with both precision and heart. While many jewelers offer sparkle, Legacy offers meaning. Whether it's a family heirloom redesigned, a symbol of recovery, or a marker of a fitness goal achieved—Legacy believes jewelry should carry weight, not just shine. About Legacy Jewelry LA Legacy Jewelry LA is a fine jewelry studio specializing in Los Angeles custom jewelry that blends traditional craftsmanship with modern storytelling. From engagement rings to commemorative pendants, every piece is made with intention, clarity, and care—because milestones deserve more than mass production. Press Inquiries Matt Tolano [email protected] +1 (213) 866-5552 Media Contact Company Name: Legacy Jewelry LA Contact Person: Kéo Mabra Email: Send Email City: Burbank State: CA Country: United States Website: Press Release Distributed by To view the original version on ABNewswire visit: Legacy Jewelry LA & Burbank NutriShop Partner to Celebrate Fitness with Custom Jewelry | Los Angeles Custom Jewelry Meets Wellness
Forbes
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
New And Sculpturally Chic Peruffo Jewels Show At Couture Las Vegas
Made in Italy and transcending conventional fine jewelry formats and trends, Peruffo is distinguished by sculpturally daring designs that look and feel ergonomically elegant and architecturally avant-garde, all while being comfortable to wear. Designed by Creative Director Marta Martino with input from founder/CEO Enrico Peruffo, the jewels are conceived and handmade with an artisanal Italian savoir-faire that makes their pure structures, forms, materials, lines and curves live on the body in sensual and visual splendor. Embodying elemental, universal forms like pyramids, triangles and cubes, Peruffo jewels are fashioned either in precious metals set with diamonds and colored gemstones, or with distinctively hued and textured hard stones such as turquoise. In addition to showing new additions to their core collections named Slide, Studs, Guitar, Chains, Rocks, Love and Candy, Peruffo will be debuting its Blocks and Lyrics ranges at COUTURE Las Vegas from June 4 to June 8 in the Cristal ballroom, Booth #205. All of the new Peruffo designs elaborate on the brand's established codes while presenting new refined and rare sculptures to wear. As Peruffo explained, 'The Lyrics bracelets create a special type of poetry in motion through the clash of brutalist architectural forms and psychedelic visions,' Peruffo wrote in an email. '18-karat black, yellow and white gold bracelets are embellished with diamonds in different formation patterns playing on repeated geometric modules with an elastic mechanism.' In the Blocks collection, 'Bold yet simple tactile shapes merge with movement and ergonomic principles to combine in stacks reminiscent of childhood building blocks.' Whether in matte finish or high shine options in 18-karat gold or gold set with pavé diamonds, each piece is designed with a system of advanced micro-titanium springs that allow for movement and opening. 'This results in a comfortable jewel with a fluid sculptural aesthetic,' he wrote. Peruffo's distinctive aesthetic unites polished, punk silhouettes with Brutalist architecture forms and lyrical kinetic movement in classic, and therefore ageless, chic. While some of the larger pieces may look bold and even monumental, all Peruffo jewels are smart designs that live on the body like a second skin. In the case of earrings from past collections, they live in and around the wearer's body like tiny bejeweled satellites, drawing the attentions of others. Peruffo silhouettes are also striking in that they appear to be designed to adorn human beings, rather than merely specific genders. In this sense, Peruffo designs are molto 21st century, and yet reminiscent of some androgynous jewels of antiquity, such as those made in Italy during the time of the ancient Etruscans, circa 700 B.C. It's worth noting that PERUFFO's Studs collection, received a record-breaking four nominations and two wins at the 2023 COUTURE Design Awards. This collection, designed by Peruffo Creative Director Marta Martino, drew inspiration from the Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky's memorable dictum, 'Point and line to plane.' Equally significant, Peruffo is deeply intertwined with Italian artisanal jewelry heritage and aesthetic excellence, as its parent company is a major luxury jewelry brand, Fratelli Bovo, s.r.l. which was founded in 1977. This writer quizzed Enrico Peruffo regarding the alchemical processes that he and his Creative Director Marta Martino undergo each time they create a collection. To begin with, he detailed, 'For Peruffo collections we use both hand drawings to start and then CAD designs, rapid prototyping and 3D printing.' Working together on initial concepts, 'Marta and I and agree on our direction for a new collection,' he continued. 'She is a visionary and many times will draw inspiration from fine artists such as painter Wassily Kandinsky's works, on a journey to discover a unique exploration of music and jewelry.' Martino, Peruffo related, 'Marta helps us to keep pushing the boundaries, creating collections that are disruptive in design. We want to continue to challenge the traditional idea of jewelry and create a new interpretation of these age old materials and techniques,' he explained. 'We analyze and explore new themes blending contrasting elements inspired by art, fashion and architecture and also by transforming subjects of our everyday life.' Very often, Peruffo elaborated, kinetic concerns, rather than static objects or drawings, animate the core of a given collection. For example, 'We have often started from the simple concept of a line or group of lines with movement, and how these can function, reflect or apply energy within a specific type of space,' he stated. 'We like to use innovative and dynamic movements with static objects, simple shapes or designs that reimagine possibilities. Sometimes these are more serious, sometimes more whimsical, and we look at many types of performative and artistic works for inspiration. We have big ideas and we are highly experimental in our approach for Peruffo,' he confessed, 'so some designs never make it to a collection.' Customarily, Marta Martino sketches foundational ideas and key influences of the shapes or design elements on which a collection will be based. From there, Peruffo related, 'We move to an extensive research and analysis phase in order to ensure that the collection can be produced in a scalable production process.' Next, Peruffo utilizes over 100 in-house technologies to advance its production including latest generation manufacturing equipment. As Peruffo explained, 'We specialize in types of production that many other factories cannot achieve for the brands they produce for.' While Peruffo uses these technologies and advances for their manufacturing as well as for his brand, human artisanal excellence is just as important to his production process. Master artisans skilled in assembly, master stone setters, polishers, finishers and quality control experts 'are all needed for our pieces,' he maintained, yet so are powerful artistic cornerstones around which new Peruffo collections can be built. While Peruffo listed such Brutalist architects as Marcel Breuer, Aldo Loris Rossi and Paolo Portoghesi as major influences, the conceptual artist Sol Lewitt and architect and city planner Paol Soleri also earned special mentions. 'Something we often see in our collections are unexpected combinations, so I guess I have always had some connection to seeing the irony and the possibility in contrasts,' Peruffo mused. Contemporary jewelers who Peruffo rates highly include Delfina Delettrez, the fourth-generation heiress of the Fendi family, who founded her own company, Delfina Delettrez, in 2007, with the help of her jeweler father, Bernard Delettrez, who is based in Rome. Then there is Repossi, a heritage house famous for its upmarket minimalist designs, plus Charlotte Chesnais, whose exploration of curved and linear forms make her jewelry an ongoing adventure in style and substance. 'The Made in Italy brand Chantecler," Peruffo wrote, 'with their artistic creative pieces that are most often inspired by the nature of the unique surroundings of Capri, create absolutely some of the most interesting wearable art.' According to Peruffo, "The Made in Italy brand Mariani 1878, based in Monza, 'creates jewels of incredible detail and interesting use of stones and settings, including stark black high polish gold with floating white diamonds. These elements make their pieces highly identifiable and often unique.' Finally, the Made in Italy brand Miseno, which incorporates the terrain, seacoast and ancient mosaics of the Mediterranean as inspiration, is also of great interest to Peruffo. Peruffo's expansive love of design, materials and high artisanship, plus his appreciation for other jewelry designers is echoed in a philosophical text on Peruffo Jewelry's website, "Many collections, one soul. Many identities making an organic whole, where all elements coordinate and exchange: a universe of diverse signs, forming a unique and recognizable language." Rooted in the narrative of jewelry history, Peruffo Jewelry embodies new forms and concepts in its designs while honoring its artisans and fellow jewelers.
Forbes
28-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Savannah Friedkin Is Bringing Sustainability To The Jewelry Industry
Savannah Friedkin Fine Jewelry Fine jewelry may be luxurious, but the industry can be anything but, with a lot to improve in terms of sustainable and ethical practices. Savannah Friedkin, the founder of her namesake fine jewelry brand, has stepped onto the scene to prove that luxury can be both beautiful and environmentally friendly. I spoke with her recently to learn more about how she started the brand and what it means for a jewelry brand to be committed to sustainability. Savannah Friedkin Savannah has always had a passion for combining creativity with conservation, as well as a strong entrepreneurial spirit. She earned her MBA at London Business School and focused on entrepreneurship 'with the goal of building something of my own', she explained. She desired to create a brand that was innovative and beautiful but also reflected her values, and 'with the innovation and disruption caused by lab-grown diamonds,' she became inspired to launch Savannah Friedkin Jewelry, which she initially ideated as a project during a summer program at business school. Once the program had ended, she couldn't stop thinking about the idea and set out to launch it for real. When it came to starting the brand, she knew how important it was to surround herself with an incredible team with experience in the fine jewelry field. 'Coming as an outsider,' she explained, 'there was a steep learning curve, especially when it came to the complexities of the supply chain," so hiring team members to help her navigate the jewelry world and find the right suppliers was essential. And because the brand is committed to sustainable practices, that became an especially tricky hurdle. 'We hold ourselves to high standards when it comes to sustainability, ethical practices, and traceability, which limits our options, but it's something we won't compromise on.' Savannah Friedkin Fine Jewelry 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 So, how does one make a sustainable jewelry brand? That mission begins with the raw materials. 'We only use certified recycled gold," Savannah shared, 'which means the gold had a previous life and has been refined and repurposed into something new, without the need for additional mining.' For the diamonds, they are SCS-certified, which 'is the highest level of certification for traceability, sustainability, and ethicality in sourcing.' Savannah and her team also visited each of their manufacturers and suppliers to independently audit them and ensure that all their partners are equally 'committed to supporting the communities in which they operate, and the planet as well.' Savannah Friedkin Fine Jewelry Transparency in the process is huge for Savannah and her team, which is why their website features a detailed FAQ with an entire section on 'Product/Sustainability/Environment' to provide more information on how the brand sources its materials and manufactures its products. 'If a brand is clearly sharing their goals and accreditations,' she explained, 'the more likely they are to be following their claimed practices.' As a consumer, if you're shopping for sustainable jewelry, look at brands like Savannah Friedkin that are clear about their practices and sustainability goals. Savannah Friedkin Fine Jewelry Of course, it's still important for the jewelry to look beautiful, which is why Savannah spends just as much time designing the collections. Of her first collection, Broken, she shared that it 'came from a time in my life, and in the lives of many women I love, when we were feeling a bit fractured.' She was inspired by how those moments of vulnerability, whether they be career struggles, fertility challenges, mental health, and so on, sparked deep connection and created a 'beautiful common ground'. The resulting collection features fractured and fragmented gold and silver pieces that mesmerize with their unique designs. Her second collection, Emergence, is full of constellation-like diamond pieces, which Savannah said symbolized new growth. She 'was inspired by the image of a plant breaking through concrete, life finding a way in the most unexpected places.' The third collection, SAV, is a 'celebration of simplicity' utilizing the brand's monogram to create stunning gold pieces. She described this collection as a badge of honor of sorts, saying that 'it's a quiet way of saying you belong to this tribe of women who honor each other's stories and are committed to doing right by the planet.' Building up that tribe is a big focus for Savannah and the brand this year as they continue to grow. To build connections and community with new customers, she's focused on residencies, pop-ups, and brand trips to share the Savannah Friedkin mission with the world. The brand recently hosted its first-ever brand trip with a mix of content creators, sustainability advocates, and editors at Susurros del Corazón outside of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to bring the brand's ethos to life during the three-day retreat. Savannah Friedkin Brand Trip at Susurros del Corazón Savannah Friedkin Brand Trip at Susurros del Corazón They're also gearing up to host their second residency at Hotel Jerome in Aspen from mid-June to September to continue to establish a strong foundation with their customers, as well as several fun pop-up events around the U.S. through the summer. For a brand that is so much about the storytelling behind the beautiful pieces, I love how this provides a great way to share what makes the designs so unique and get customers invested in the brand on a deeper level. With these exciting upcoming events, the goal to launch in the United Kingdom later this year, and the just-released Broken Hand Chain, there's no shortage of exciting growth to come for the Savannah Friedkin brand. It's a true testament that sustainability, even in the fine jewelry space, is not only possible but beautiful.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Renisis Debuts at Jensen Stern with Sculptural Fine Jewelry
The partnership is an alliance rooted in transformation, artistic craft, and personal alchemy KETCHUM, Idaho , May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Renisis, a sculptural fine jewelry brand born from global journeys, theatrical imagination, and emotional depth, is now available at Jensen Stern, a boutique gallery nestled in the heart of Ketchum, Idaho. This partnership marks the first public presentation of Renisis' inaugural collections, the Evidence of the Future Collection and the Curl Collection—two bold, sensorially charged explorations of wearable art as protection and intention. Jessica Herner, Owner & Partner at Jensen Stern, says, "We at Jensen Stern are thrilled to announce the arrival of Renisis by Sardwell to our gallery this summer. Known for her striking balance of architectural precision and organic elegance, Sardwell's work brings a bold new dimension to our curated offerings. Introducing her pieces to our clients is not only an honor, but a celebration of artistry that resonates with the spirit of discovery and design at the heart of Jensen Stern." Renisis was founded by Sardwell, an interdisciplinary artist whose practice has long blurred the boundaries between sculpture, storytelling, and performance. With a background in sculpture and large-scale installations complete with theatrical apparel detailing at the Rhode Island School of Design, Sardwell first made her name creating theatrical experiences that enveloped the viewer in movement, texture, and light. Her evolution into jewelry was not a pivot, but a distillation—a shift from space-altering installations to body-altering sculpture. "The transformational ability that sculpture has to alter space is a revolutionary power," Sardwell explains. "Now it's harnessed to be worn on the body as jewelry." Over the course of 15 years, Sardwell's work and studies took her across the world—from the sculpture studios of Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires to the silversmith villages of southern China, where she absorbed the visual languages of transformation and ritual. She apprenticed with master jewelers in Brazil, immersed herself in the rhythm and nuance of local traditions, and began sketching her own visual language—one that echoed the drama of opera, the layered strength of armor, and the hidden sensitivity of ancient ornamentation. With every journey, she collected not just materials, but cultural meanings. These experiences now live within each Renisis jewel, encoded as symbols, sculpted forms, and emotional architecture. Evidence of the Future, a debut collection, emerges from the cultural interplay of East and West, past and possible. Drawing from the silhouettes of ancient Far Eastern armor and the unapologetic boldness of American urban statement jewelry, these one-of-a-kind pieces express a duality of presence: power and tenderness, protection and vulnerability, groundedness and transcendence. The jewelry designed not only to be worn, but felt—to become part of the wearer's own evolving myth. Under black light, fluorescent gemstones within the pieces come to life. Beneath the polished surfaces, reimagined Japanese indigo florals hide—private patterns known only to the wearer. Black jade, long revered as a protective force, finds elegant contrast with icy jade, known to calm and clear. Not mere decorative details, these are talismans—quietly powerful, spiritually intelligent, and rooted in intention. Standout designs include the Wish Arrows Studs, symbols of elevation, available in 18K gold with or without inverted diamonds; the Sting Ray Ring, focused and fierce, set with black jade and pavé diamonds; and the Guardian Temple Pendant, a sacred mirror of strength that hides mother-of-pearl inlays behind a shimmering Tahitian pearl. The accompanying Ombre South Sea Pearl Necklace, finished with an 18K white gold temple bow clasp, echoes ancient ceremony with futuristic grace. Sardwell's Curl Collection, featuring organic geometry, is meant to be worn with ease. If "Evidence of the Future" is armor, "Curl" is intimacy—spiraling, soft-edged, and sculptural. The collection speaks to Sardwell's love of the helix, the curve, the infinity symbol. Inspired by her own curly hair and the mathematics of sensual form, Curl explores how loops become lines of memory. South Sea pearls, custom-cut bullet stones, and inverted diamonds anchor designs like the Bullet Stone Curl Ring, Harmony Curl Ring with Green Tourmaline, and Infinity Loop Earrings. Each piece is a gesture of both strength and surrender—everyday sculpture, deeply personal. Recently, Renisis has been honored as a finalist in two categories of the prestigious 2025 JCK Jewelers' Choice Awards. The Triple Infinity Gold Earrings were named a finalist in the Gold Jewelry – Over $2,500 category and additionally received both the Influencers' Choice and Editors' Choice Awards for Best Gold Jewelry. The Pearl Curl Ear Cuff was selected as a finalist in the Pearl Jewelry – Over $5,000 category. These accolades further affirm the brand's exceptional design innovation and artistic vision. The debut of Renisis at Jensen Stern is more than a presentation—it is a dialogue between philosophies, a convergence of aesthetic worlds where jewelry becomes both artifact and invitation. Jensen Stern is an intellectual and artistic playground, tucked within The Galleria in Ketchum, Idaho, where curation is guided not by trends but by curiosity, story, and soul. Part atelier, part sanctuary, it offers a rare kind of retail experience: one where objects are witnessed, and conversations unfold organically among sculptures of gold and light. At Jensen Stern, beauty is both considered and lived. In the space, the Medieval idea of the jeweler as a keeper of magic is quietly revived. With its poetic sensibility and reverence for craft, Jensen Stern is the perfect counterpart to Renisis, a place where spirit and adornment intersect in ways that feel both ancient and timeless. "At Jensen Stern, jewelry is treated as a living object," says Sardwell. "This is exactly what Renisis stands for. It's not about trends. It's about art, and a sensitive cultural perspective." Visitors to Jensen Stern can explore the world of Renisis in person, surrounded by creative energy and conversation that makes a piece of jewelry unforgettable. For Renisis jewelry inquiries, email info@ and explore the collection online at Pieces can be experienced in person at Jensen Stern, located in The Galleria at 351 Leadville Avenue North, Ketchum, Idaho 83340. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Monday through Saturday during peak season. For sales inquiries, contact Jessica and Charlie Herner at 208-726-2363 or info@ For inquiries regarding this press release, contact info@ or call 212-913-9761. About Renisis Renisis is a sculptural fine jewelry brand founded in 2021, born from a desire to translate the language of art, movement, and ritual into powerful, wearable form. Each piece is a meditation on transformation—rooted in founder Sardwell's background in theatrical installation, metalwork, and her global journey across design traditions in South America, East Asia, and beyond. With a focus on bold, architectural lines, sensual curvature, and rare gemstone pairings, Renisis pieces exist at the intersection of sculpture, storytelling, and personal empowerment. Each piece is a limited edition or one-of-a-kind creation, conceived as a modern talisman—meant to speak for the soul. The aesthetic blends ancient symbolism with contemporary urban edge, shaped by founder Sardwell's deep-rooted fascination with the emotional power of form. Anchored in artistic integrity and exceptional craftsmanship, the brand reimagines fine jewelry as a personal extension of the wearer—a lyrical balance between armor and art. Discover more at Media Contact Olga Gonzalez, Renisis, 2129139761, info@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Renisis Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Arab News
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Jessica Kahawaty launches jewelry label with her father
DUBAI: Lebanese Australian model and entrepreneur Jessica Kahawaty this week launched her own fine jewelry brand, Kahawaty Jewels, alongside her father, master jeweler Ghassan Kahawaty. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ Based in Dubai, the brand is a continuation of their family's long-standing tradition in jewelry craftsmanship. 'I grew up watching my father in his jewelry trade. I saw how happy he made people when he created these beautiful pieces,' Jessica told Arab News. 'I've always wanted to continue my father's legacy and my grandfather's trade. I felt like this is the perfect time to launch Kahawaty Jewels in Dubai, which is a city I've been in for over 13 years.' For Jessica, building the brand with her father has been a meaningful journey. 'He's the only man I trust when it comes to diamonds and jewelry. He has an impeccable eye for detail and quality,' she added. 'He has the most incredible craftsmanship. So, I learned so much from him, and launching this with my father feels like a true partnership.' A post shared by Kahawaty Jewels (@kahawatyjewels) Kahawaty Jewels debuted with the Octagon collection, a design inspired by the number eight, which holds deep family significance, Jessica said. Jessica was born and her father took over the family business in 1988. The eight-sided motif also symbolizes infinity, Jessica added. Jessica describes the brand's aesthetic as 'incredibly timeless, yet modern and wearable.' She added: 'It is for the woman who loves craftsmanship and loves to feel like she's wearing jewelry that stands out yet, you know, she can kind of keep it for many years to come.' Beyond the Octagon collection, Kahawaty Jewels features additional lines such as Art Deco, Floral and Classic collections, offering a variety of engagement rings, glitzy necklaces and tennis bracelets. Each piece is crafted with GIA-certified natural diamonds sourced globally and produced in ateliers across Sydney, Hong Kong and Dubai. The approach focuses on offering detailed consultations and explaining the craftsmanship behind each piece, reflecting the brand's family-run nature, Jessica said.
