Welcome to the new Inspired by Design monthly email from the members of the Contemporary Jewelry Design Group.
Our aim is to show you new work from a group of outstanding jewelry designers. These are the heirlooms of the next generation. We know you appreciate how a thing of beauty can change your mood, change your day and even change your life and that is at least one reason why you are engaged in this business.
Feel free to contact each of the designers listed below for further information about their work.
We hope you enjoy Inspired by Design. Send it on to a friend if you do. Many thanks.
Regards,
Mark Schneider
President, Contemporary Jewelry Design Group |
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Aaron Henry: Extending an Olive Branch |
19.2K Yellow Gold
Diamonds set in 18K white gold
Diamond Bail opens to admit many chains |
Aaron Henry's 19.2K Yellow Gold Open Branch pendant has the soul of its design in countryside ramblings. A wonderful, big look that retains a sense of lightness and airy elegance, the links are based on olive branches and assembled into an open, free form pendant with attention grabbing diamonds.
For Further Information, contact:
Aaron Henry Furlong
http://www.AaronHenry.com
info@AaronHenry.com
(213) 623-4228
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Belle Brooke: Essence of the Evening Sky |
Matte Black Sterling Silver
18K Yellow Gold
Diamonds (.40 ctw.) |
Belle's new collection, Night Sky, is a deconstructed interpretation of her original vision. Each piece is named for an element of the cosmos. Matte black sterling silver provides the bones and eighteen karat yellow gold bezels set with white diamonds add elegant contrast and sparkle, evoking the evening sky. Light and airy, the Cassiopeia Cuff is substantial in its geometric form. For further information, contact:
Belle Brooke Barer
http://www.BelleBrooke.net/
Belle@BelleBrooke.net
(213) 488-9470
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Jeanne Johngren: Exuberant Color |
18K Yellow Gold
Pink and Orange Sapphires (3.96 ctw)
Diamonds (G,VS1 0.16 ctw)
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With an eye for detail and a penchant for juicy color combinations, Jeanne Johngren brings the stained glass windows of Renaissance architecture to the modern age with her latest collection. Her 18K gold Quattro pendant is joyful and bold, a celebratory composition as shown here in vibrant orange and pink sapphires accented with diamonds. For Further Information, contact:
Jeanne Johngren
http://www.JeanneJohngren.com
info@JeanneJohngren.com
(212) 233-0050
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Lika Behar: Anchored in Istanbul |
Handmade "Anchor Chain" Sterling Silver Earrings with 24K gold accents and diamonds (1.35ctw)
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Lika Behar's new collection, Anchor Chain is a tribute to her maritime heritage. Born in Istanbul, Lika's collections capture the essence of handwrought precision and celebrates the workmanship of ancient artisans. For Further Information, contact:
Lika Behar
http://www.LikaBehar.com
LikaBehar@LikaBehar.com
(201) 933-7200
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Mark Schneider: JCK Jewelers Choice Award! |
Platinum ring accented with 18k rose gold,
Free form Fire Opal (4.90ct),
white diamonds (0.18ct),
natural yellow diamonds (0.54ct), and natural brown diamonds (0.08ct).
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A lover of architecture and furniture design, Mark Schneider brings clean line and structure to his contemporary opal ring. The ring features a free form fire opal, rose gold and warm natural color diamonds. Mark has noted similarities in this ring to the design aesthetic of architect Frank Gehry. This piece recently won 1st place in the 2010 JCK Jewelers Choice Award Competition. For Further Information, contact:
Mark Schneider
http://www.MarkSchneiderDesign.com
info@MarkSchneiderDesign.com
(800) 452-5804 |
Somos Creations: Stirring Elegance & Detail |
18K Yellow Gold Pendant with Fancy Cut Citrine (14.50 ct) and Diamond (.44 tw GHVVS1) with Tsavorite Garnet (.14 ct) |
This 18K Yellow Gold Pendant was created for this one-of-a-kind fancy cut citrine. Hugging the smooth curved lines of the center stone, the pendant caresses the citrine. The small diamond melee adds sparkle to these sensuous curves and the round tsavorite garnet pops with a contrast of color. For Further Information, contact:
Marie Somos
http://www.SomosCreations.com
800-61-SOMOS |
Pamela Froman: MJSA Vision Award Winner! |
18K Pink and Yellow Gold
Fire Opal
Diamond (.90 ctw)
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Award-winning fine jewelry designer Pamela Froman is best known for her innovative designs combining multiple colors of 18k gold, like this gorgeous necklace that just won First Place Gold Distinction in the MJSA Vision Awards! Pamela combined 18k Pink & Yellow Gold to create this subtle two-tone design. Notice how the centerpiece appears to "fade" from yellow to pink at the tips. The center stone is a beautiful crackly Fire Opal that complements the overall warmth of the piece, and brilliant Diamonds add sparkle. For Further Information, contact:
Jilienne Hart
http://www.PamelaFroman.com
Jilienne@PamelaFroman.com
(323) 954-7436
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Paula Crevoshay: Romance and the Rose
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18K Gold Handmade ring with Natural Conch Pearl (2.88ct.),
Tsavorite Garnet (1.89ct.), Sapphire (3.65ct.), Diamond (0.39ct.)
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The Rose "Bringing natural forms into my work is my way of reaching out to humanity's compassion for the earth. My mission is to rekindle the viewer's romance with the dance of life." -Paula Crevoshay For Further Information, contact:
Martin Bell or Chris Chavez
http://www.Crevoshay.com
info@Crevoshay.com
(505) 898-2888
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The Contemporary Jewelry Design Group is a national association dedicated to the promotion of creative jewelry design and committed to the highest standards of integrity and ethics in business and in design. |
The Contemporary Jewelry Design Group
Mark Schneider, President
Marylouise Lugosch, Executive Director
Pam Ford, Vice President
Jeanne Johngren, Secretary
The Contemporary Design Group has changed its name. We are now the Contemporary Jewelry Design Group. We are in the process of updating our website to reflect this name change.
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