Greetings!
Welcome to the November issue of Inspired by Design. The holidays are coming! Ready or not! This month we are featuring new designs from the newest members of the Contemporary Jewelry Design Group. (Six of them are brand new members and we are welcoming back past member, Etienne Perret.) Find the perfect holiday looks here or among the rest of our extraordinary CJDG designers. Please visit our website for articles, holiday guides and the complete list of CJDG designers. We hope you enjoy Inspired by Design. If you do, please forward it on to a friend. You will find a complete archive of all of the past issues on the Inspired page of our website. Happy Thanksgiving! Regards, Jeanne Johngren President, Contemporary Jewelry Design Group |
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Adel Chefridi Fine Jewels: A World of Possibilities
Born in Tunis, Adel Chefridi's multicultural heritage is the inspiration for his jewelry that features glistening gemstones surrounded by diamonds. Celebrating the essence of light and beauty in all corners of the cosmos, the Universe pendant from Chefridi's Colors of Fall collection is a perfect holiday ornament. Universe pendant Emerald and Diamonds in 18K satin finish gold on a double chain.Contact: Adel Chefridi Adel Chefridi Fine Jewels http://www.chefridi.comadel@chefridi.com866-428-8777
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Andrew Nyce Designs: Gifted Metallurgist
Andrew Nyce designed this ensemble for his wife in honor of their 48th wedding anniversary. After a career as a Ph.D. Metallurgist and owner of an advanced materials consulting R&D firm, Nyce began creating jewelry full time in 2002. He specializes in Mokume Gane and Damascus Steel because "each of these materials has beauty in their patterns, colors and the play of shadow and light that speaks to me." 1 carat round with 4 .015 tcw diamond Engagement Ring
Channel set Diamond Wedding Band with 9.025 tcw Diamonds. Mokume Gane 14K Palladium white gold and 950 Palladium Contact: Andrew Nyce Andrew Nyce Designs http://www.andrewnycedesigns.comacnyce@maine.rr.com866-666-5010
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Etienne Perret: Colored Diamonds in a New Material
 | 1.03ct fancy intense orange colored diamond set in 18K gold on a 8mm gem ceramic band
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Etienne Perret has long been known for his jewelry line using colored diamonds. Now he has added a new dimension to his work with the introduction of gem ceramic, a versatile new zirconia ceramic material that is as hard as sapphire and nearly impossible to crack or scratch. High Halo Band features a black gem ceramic band with a single fancy colored orange diamond set in a golden halo. Contact: Etienne Perret Etienne Perret http://www.etienneperret.cometienne@etienneperret.com207-236-9696
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Janet Deleuse: One-of-a-Kind Art Deco
Janet Deleuse's Spring 2011 Collection is influenced by the complex movement and angles that are the signature of Art Deco style. These exquisite, natural blue flawless aquamarine stones in calibrated cuts were the inspiration behind this Art Deco-style, one-of-a-kind suite of earrings with a matching pendant.
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Just Jules: Marvelous Moonstone
Julie Romanenko designed this necklace of
moonstone and sapphires just in time for the holiday season. She loves the elegant elongated shape of the moonstone and the filigree edging. Julie focuses mainly on one-of-a-kind designs. She searches for unique gemstones, then creates jewelry that functions as wearable art. A great holiday accessory!
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Syna Jewels: Magnificent Mughal-inspired Pendant
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Mogul tassel pendant
Chrysoprase with Black Spinel, 18k gold.
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Syna Jewels draws inspiration from the splendor and refinement of the ancient Mughal style, a conscious creation of a line of rulers in India over a period of more than 250 years. Lavishly decorated palaces provide the design elements that come together in a collection that Syna calls Mogul. The signature tassels made of gemstone beads are opulent and beg to be touched.
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Tresor: Dazzling Riot of Rainbow Colors
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After a career in fashion, Puja Bordia launched Tresor Collection in 2008. Descended from 18 generations of jewelers to the royal family of India's Jaipur kingdom, Puja derives inspiration from her heritage. The Dazzle Collection shows off her eye with an extravagant mosaic of multi-colored gemstones of different shapes, cuts and sizes set together to form an arresting composition of radiant rainbow hues.
Dazzle bracelet, multicolor tourmaline, tsavorite garnet, mandarin garnet, tanzanite (83.17 cts) and diamonds (2.40 cts - white and colored diamonds) set in 18K gold.
Contact: Puja Bordia
Tresor Collection
http://www.tresorcollection.com
puja@tresorcollection.com
201-606-2612
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Executive Board
Jeanne Johngren, President
Vicente Agor, Vice President
Mark Schneider, Treasurer
John Petet, Secretary
Pam Ford, Board Member At-Large
Marylouise Lugosch, Executive Director
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The Contemporary Jewelry Design Group is a national association of professional jewelry designers dedicated to creative jewelry design and committed to the highest standards of integrity and ethics in business and in design. |
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The Authority in Color
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