Greetings!
Welcome to the May 2011 issue of Inspired by Design. In this issue we will focus on Bohemian Chic...eccentric glamor...audacious styles with verve. Layers of ethnic, vintage, and earthy components are combined with a dash of savoire fair and a strong dose of personality. With eye-catching aplomb, the CJDG designers interpret the trend of the moment. For the Trade...Beginning on May 31, many CJDG designers will be showing their work at the Las Vegas trade shows -- Couture, JCK and NICHE. Please scroll down to the end of this Inspired to see the complete list. We have posted the lists on the CJDG Facebook page as well. And don't forget, the CJDG has retail memberships available for those stores that carry our designers. The CJDG website is connecting our readers to the best of designer jewelry and now they will be able to find the stores where they can make their researched purchases. Check out our Retail Members page. If you are a store owner who is interested in becoming a Retail Member of the CJDG, please contact Marylouise. You can find archived copies of the Inspired by Design Newsletter here. We hope you enjoy Inspired by Design. If you know someone who would enjoy our newsletter, please forward it on to them. Many thanks. Regards, Jeanne Johngren President, Contemporary Jewelry Design Group   |
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Alexandra Hart: Fabulous Flora
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Organic elements are a treasure trove for Alexandra Hart. Feathers provide inspiration with their variety of forms and patterns. Here, a golden feather bends and wraps so that it fits around your finger. It is finished with a touch of diamonds. Very earthy. Very elegant.
Feather Wrap ring hammer formed 18k gold with diamonds
Contact:Alexandra Hart
Alexandra Hart
http://www.alexandrahart.com
info@alexandrahart.com
619.286.9278
Alexandra Hart will be exhibiting at NICHE:The Show, Booth 1615, June 4-7, 2011 in Las Vegas
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Barbara Heinrich Studio: Fresh Fruits of the Summer
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Watermelon Tourmaline is lush faux fruit. Folklore tells us that the stone has strong healing energy, the pink soothes and harmonizes, the green feeds your life force. Together the colors enhance inspiration. Here, Barbara Heinrich strings together slices of tourmaline with gold shells for a necklace that will soothe your soul and balance your spirit.
18k yellow gold with Watermelon Tourmaline
Photo by Hap Sakwa, Copyright Barbara Heinrich Studio.
Contact: Barbara Heinrich
Barbara Heinrich Studio http://www.barbaraheinrichstudio.com info@barbaraheinrichstudio.com 585.383.1089 Barbara Heinrich Studio will be exhibiting at The Couture Show, Booth 100C (with ASPECTS) June 2-6, 2011 in Las Vegas |
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Diana Widman Design: On the Silk Road
Sculptors carve fabric out of marble, Diana Widman renders silk from gold and quartz. Fabric-like texture is one of Diana's trademarks, and her new Raw Silk and Satin Collection features rough-carved quartz in purple, cognac and gray that have the nubby texture of raw Dupioni silk.
Raw Silk and Satin earrings 18k gold with rough-carved cognac Quartz and Diamonds Contact: Diana Widman Design
Diana Widman Design http://www.widmandesign.com diana@widmandesign.com 312.346.2363 |
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Galatea: Dynamic Patterning
 Building on Galatea's famous carved pearls, the Queen Bead Collection has over 100 different artfully hand-carved South Sea and freshwater pearl beads that let you build a unique necklace, bracelet or earrings one bead at a time. Galatea's craftsman create a seemingly limitless array of patterns. Queen Bead bracelet of carved pearls and sterling silver.
Contact: Chi Huynh
Galatea Jewelry by Artist http://www.galateausa.com email@galateausa.com 800.609.6888 Galatea will be exhibiting in the Design Center at the JCK Show, Booth S11001, June 3-6, 2007 in Las Vegas |
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MaeVona: Celtic Love Cuff
Maeve Gillies' Scottish heritage informs her jewelry design. The River Ayr, winding its way through the southwestern part of Scotland, is the inspiration for her Ayr Collection. Bold yet intricate, like the designs found in the illuminated manuscripts of yore, the hinged Ayr cuff bracelet can accommodate a center diamond or gemstone of up to 3.0 tcw. Maevona creates jewelry for the adventurer.
Ayr Cuff shown in 18K white gold with 18K rose gold accents and a 2.0 tcw Marquis cut Diamond. Also available in 18k rose, white or yellow gold or platinum.
Contact:Julie Rosenberg
MaeVona
http://www.maevona.com
info@maevona.com
212.557.7300
MaeVona will be exhibiting in Luxury by JCK, Booth LUX-736A, May 31 - June 6, 2011 in Las Vegas
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Manya & Rouman: Shadow on a Lake
As a little girl, Manya Tessler would go to the park with her grandmother to feed the ducks, geese and the occasional pair of swans. By the glow of the evening moon, Manya would watch the swans, illuminated by the moon, swimming like white shadows. Manya has captured that memory with vintage quality in the Opaline White Shadow Swan necklace. The elegant carved swan floats on a beaded necklace in opalescent shadows.
Opaline White Shadow Swan necklace of oxidized sterling silver, acrylic, pink Quartz, Sapphires and Diamonds
Contact: Manya Tessler or Roumen Vragov
Manya & Roumen
http://www.manyaandroumen.com
info@manyaandroumen.com
703.623.4040
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Petra Class: Ice in Gold
Drama and light. This necklace is a scene stealer, brightening the face of the wearer. The uneven stones are surrounded by richly hued gold. All of Petra Class's designs cultivate the beauty of the organic material that she so clearly loves.
Quartz Disc Necklace 22k and 18k gold with Quartz
Contact:Petra Class
Petra Class
http://www.petraclass.net
petra.class@gmail.com
415.648.6337
Petra Class will be exhibiting at The Couture Show in NextWave #423, June 4-7, 2011 in Las Vegas
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Pamela Froman: Harlequin Happiness
Pamela Froman's Harlequin Medallion is a glorious combination of opaque and reflective qualities.The creator of exquisite colored gold alloys, her signature "crushed" gold surrounds an unusual and rare center stone of Rutile Quartz. The 39" long necklace of "crushed" gold beads, Tahitian pearls and Labrodorite beads in cool shades of blue can be worn single or doubled. A celebration of texture, color and style.
Harlequin Medallion Pendant: one-of-a-kind 18k yellow & white Crushed Gold round pendant, featuring a rare Brazilian Platinum Rutile cabochon framed with Diamond Pave, on one-of-a-kind 39" long Scroll Crush Beads Necklace: Labradorite beads and natural Tahitian Pearls with 18k yellow gold scrolls set with Diamonds (0.45tcw)
Contact: Jilienne Hart Auth
Pamela Froman Fine Jewelry
http://www.pamelafroman.com
jilienne@pamelafroman.com
323.954.7436
Pamela Froman Fine Jewelry will be exhibiting at The Couture Show in NextWave #419, June 4-7, 2011 in Las Vegas
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Rebecca Overmann: We're a Fan
Rebecca Overmann's designs have names like Stream, Lily Pad, Spine, and Dew Drop. Based on natural forms, all of her jewelry can be described as organic and earthy. These Layered Fan earrings from her Lily Pad Collection are modeled after leaves. They move gently and they are almost weightless. Delicate contrast, glowing finishes and affordable artistry are Rebecca's signature elements.
Layered Fan Earrings 18k yellow gold bi-metal mixed with oxidized sterling silver
Contact:Rebecca Overmann
Rebecca Overmann
http://www.rebeccaovermann.com
info@rebeccaovermann.com
415.505.7043
Rebecca Overmann will be exhibiting in the Design Center at the JCK Show, Booth S10405, June 3-6, 2007 in Las Vegas
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Vicente Agor: Haute Hippie in the Key of Blue
Asymetrically layered slices of aquamarine edged with a signature slope of diamond pave dangling from a diamond filigreed chain...Bohemian Chic at it's finest. Vicente Agor combines organic forms
with modern curvilinear lines creating a look that he calls "haute hippie." Vicente likes to say that his jewelry speaks to the sensibility that "life is too short to be mousy."
18kt gold, Aquamarine and Diamonds necklace
Contact: Michael Pfeffer
Vicente Agor http://www.vicenteagor.com
info@vicenteagor.com
415.863.1770
Vicente Agor will be exhibiting at The Couture Show in NextWave #426, June 4-7, 2011 in Las Vegas
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CJDG Members Presenting in Las Vegas
THE COUTURE SHOW at the Wynn Resort, June 4-7, 2011 | DA16 | Adel Chefridi | | NW429 | Annabelle | | 100c | Barbara Heinrich | | NW434 | Denise Betesh | | NW435 | Etienne Perret | | 100F | George Sawyer | | 905 | Gurhan | | NW428 | Just Jules | | 704 | K. Brunini Jewels | | NW413 | Megan Thorne | | NW419 | Pamela Froman Fine Jewelry | | 137 | Paula Crevoshay | | NW423 | Petra Class | | NW409 | Somers | | NW421 | Suzy Landa | | NW415 | Syna Jewels | | 108 | Todd Reed | | NW411 | Tresor Collection |
THE JCK SHOW at Mandalay Bay, June 3-6, 2011 (AGTA opens June 2, Luxury opens May 31) |
AGTA at JCK
| | | AGTA828 | Gordon Aatlo | | | | | Design Center at JCK | | | S10407 | Amali | | S10409 | Belle Brooke | | S10704 | Chris Ploof Studio | | S10608 | Cornelis Hollander | | S10917 | Elements and Alloys | | S11001 | Galatea Jewelry by Artist | | S10416 | Gregore Joialliers | | S10304 | Julia Behrends Design | | S10619 | Lika Behar Collection | | S10405 | Rebecca Overmann | | S10519 | Mark Schneider | | S10606 | Todd Reed | | | | | Luxury by JCK | | | Lux1204 | Denny Wong | | Lux410 | Lush Jewels/Goshwara | | Lux736A | MaeVona |
NICHE: The Show at the Planet Hollywood Celebrity Ballroom, June 4-6, 2011 | Booth 1615 | Alexandra Hart | | Booth 1407 | Alexis Barbeau | | Booth 1401 | Chris Nelson | | Booth 205 | Emanuela Duca | | Booth 405 | J. Petet Designs | | Booth 1311 | Margery Hirschey | | Booth 1103 | PY Joaillier | | Booth 1303 | Sydney Lynch | | Booth 1003 | Tschetter Studio | | | |
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Executive Board
Jeanne Johngren, President
Vicente Agor, Vice President
Mark Schneider, Treasurer
John Petet, Secretary
Marylouise Lugosch, Executive Director
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