Greetings!
Welcome to the June 2011 issue of Inspired by Design which is all about Arm Candy.
This season's glorious bangles are bursting with vivid colors and inventive shapes...it's fireworks all summer long! CJDG designers have created a dizzying array of stackable bracelets, from cool silver to burnished gold, with the subtle touch of diamonds or an armful of candy colored gemstones. So many choices, so little time!
Each month, Inspired by Design offers just a sampling of the jewelry designs that are available from our member designers and the stores that carry them.
For more, visit our website -- www.cjdgjewelers.org. You can find archived copies of the Inspired by Design newsletter here.
Have a fantastic 4th of July! Many thanks, loyal readers! Please pass this on to anyone you think might be interested in gorgeous jewelry design and the stories behind the art. Regards, Jeanne Johngren President, Contemporary Jewelry Design Group PS - If you are a jewelry designer or retailer who is interested in becoming a member of the CJDG, please contact Marylouise. |
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Aaron Henry Designs: Into the Woods
Like the forest on an early Spring morning, Aaron Henry captures the
texture of branches lightly frosted with diamonds and sapphires. These stackable bracelets from the Arbor Collection are Aaron's interpretations
of his visits to the California Sierras, the Adirondacks, and the woods of Louisiana and Mississipi.
18k rose and white gold and 19.2k yellow gold. Available with Diamonds or Sapphires with Diamond accents.
Contact: Aaron Furlong
Aaron Henry Designs
http:.//www.aaronhenry.com
ahenrydesigns@sbcglobal.net
213-623-4228
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Dana David: Surfs Up!
Reminiscent of waves pounding the shore, Dana David's simple, elegant Scribble bracelet generates drama on the arm. The frenetic motion of the line creates visual rhythm and a stack of five or seven of these would be an exciting remembrance of a soothing beach-side vacation.
Scribble bangle 18k yellow gold Contact: Dana or David Melnick
Dana David http://www.danadavid.com info@danadavid.com 732-706-0298 |
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Gurhan: Burnished Beauties
Gurhan's Elements Collection was inspired by the four elements --
air, water, earth and fire. With their hand-wrought texture, each bangle can stand alone or, they pop as an alternating stack of glowing gold contrasted with cool, water-colored gemstones. These are burnished beauties for the modern woman intrigued by old world craftsmanship.
Bracelets from the Elements Collection: 24k yellow gold with black Rutilated Quartz, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz and hand hammered lentil shapes.
Contact: Gurhan Orhan and Fiona Tilley
Gurhan
http://www.gurhan.com
info@gurhan.com
646-230-1122
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Goshwara: An Affection for Arm Confection
Goshwara's Gossip stackable bangles take the idea of a solitaire, a most iconic ring design, and kick it up. Bracelets with large faceted gemstones in almost any color and shape you can imagine, stack up like rings on your wrist. These are mouthwatering, delicious scene stealers!
Gossip stackable bangles. 18K yellow gold, bezel set faceted gemstones available in a variety of colors.
Contact: Sweta Jain
Goshwara
http://www.goshwara.com
info@goshwara.com
212-937-9727
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Lika Behar Collection: Spice of Luxe
Lika Behar's gold and oxidized sterling silver bangles are meant to be mixed and mingled. An alluring combination of light and dark, each bangle complements the other.
Delicate touches of diamonds, pearls and white sapphires add sophistication and spice to any look.
24k gold and oxidized silver with Diamonds, Keishi Pearls and white Sapphires
Contact: Lika Behar
Lika Behar Collection
http://www.likabehar.com
likabehar@likabehar.com
201-933-7200
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Somers Jewelry: Leather and Pop
For a more polished take on the leather cuff, Somers Jewelry fastens leather strips with a buckle of their signature sculptured sterling silver, creating a glam modern bracelet. The leather is available in many combinations, from bright primary colors to metallics. Striking and bold, these bracelets are statement makers.
Leathers Collection Open Oval "Sundance" Bracelet sterling silver with metallic leather
Contact: Hillary Randolph
Somers Jewelry
http://www.somersjewelry.com
hillary@somersjewelry.com
505-986-0288
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Zaffiro: Blackened Silver in the Golden Age
Zaffiro's Etrusco collection offers a rough hewn look inspired by centuries old Etruscan goldsmith techniques. Bold tool marks on blackened silver contrast with the luster of finely granulated 22k
gold. When stacked together, the bracelets reflect the colors of the
glowing gemstones.
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Etrusco Bangle Bracelets. Sterling silver & 22kt gold accented with a palette of colored gems. Contact: Elizabeth & Jack Gaultieri
Zaffiro http://www.zaffirojewelry.com info@zaffirojewelry.com 503-236-6735 |
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Zeira: Layered Luxury
Like a decadent cake layered with a rich ganache and jewel toned filling, Zeira's stackable bracelets are scrumptious. Part of the Raw Jewels Collection, bangles with
bezel set blue Topaz or diamonds can be put together with unadorned gold bracelets. Sweet and luxurious but without the calories.
Raw Jewels Collection stackable bracelets. 18-22K gold with Diamonds and blue Topaz
Contact: Sami & Leah Zeira Zeira http://www.zeira.com sami@zeira.com 212-395-9707 |
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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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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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