Greetings!
Welcome to the October issue of Inspired by Design. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the color pink is everywhere. (Even the NFL is wearing pink.) This month we present jewelry that goes beyond a pink ribbon. CJDG designers are actively involved in raising awareness for the many causes that they support. As we enter this holiday season your generous donations to non-profit organizations are a wonderful reflection of the spirit of the season. Many of the CJDG retail members support philanthropic efforts. Check them out here. To find out more about our member designers and the stories behind the art, visit our website -- www.cjdgjewelers.org. You can find archived copies of the Inspired by Design newsletter here. Please forward this on to anyone you think might be interested in extraordinary jewelry and exceptional designers. If you are a jewelry designer or retailer who is interested in becoming a member of the CJDG, please contact Marylouise.Many thanks. Regards, Jeanne Johngren President, Contemporary Jewelry Design Group   |
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Aaron Henry: Think Pink
The varied shades of blush pink in this ring create an intricate mosaic. Aaron Furlong designed it to support a Think Pink event at Max's in Minneapolis, MN. A portion of the proceeds going to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. 18k white gold Pink Sapphire (6.00 tcw) & Diamond (.70 tcw) band from the Seasons Collection.Contact: Aaron Furlong Aaron Henry Designs http://www.aaronhenry.cominfo@aaronhenry.com213-623-4228 |
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George Sawyer: Rhapsody in Pink
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George Sawyer contributes designs and support to several causes in the Minneapolis area, including the Minneapolis Heart Institute, the ARC (provides educational and support services for the mentally challenged) and the Fire Arts Center (a non-profit that teaches jewelry, art welding and blacksmithing and glassblowing.) This suite of icy Mokume and luminous pink sapphires are tributes to the cause. Moonrise pendant(.09 tcw pink Sapphire, .07 tcw diamonds), Curved V Channel Ring (.71 tcw pink Sapphire) and Symmetry Ring (.35 tcw pink Sapphires, .36 tcw diamonds). All 14k gray gold and etched sterling silver. Cable necklace is 18k white gold. Contact: George Sawyer George Sawyer http://www.georgesawyer.comdesign@georgesawyer.com612-375-1799 |
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Goshwara: In the Pink
Luminous rose quartz worn at the heart conveys the sentiment behind Sweta Jain's design in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. A smooth, tactile pleasure awaits the owner of these pendants. Goshwara supports Sahki, a community-based organization in the NYC metropolitan area committed to ending violence against women of South Asian origin, and
Pratham the largest NGO working to provide quality education to the underprivileged children of India.
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Gurhan: Signed, Sealed, Delivered
 Gurhan supports God's Love We Deliver, the NYC tri-state area's leading provider of nutritious meals to people who are too sick to shop or cook for themselves. Headquartered across the street from the studio, many of Gurhan's employees volunteer their time with this organization that has delivered meals to those suffering from AIDS, cancer and other illness for 25 years. Desert Rose necklace 24k gold with rose cut Rhodalite, Iolite, Tanzanite and Amethyst (total combine carat weight 32.40) Contact:Fiona Tilley Gurhan http://www.gurhan.comfiona@gurhan.com646-230-1122 |
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James Binnion: Ring for a Cause
 Until the end of this year, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness, James Binnion Metal Arts will donate 20% of the proceeds from the sale of this elegant etched Mokume and deep pink sapphire ring to the American Cancer Society.Etched Mokume ring of 14K Palladium white gold, 14K red gold and sterling silver with a platinum tapered half bezel set with a pink sapphire .60 tcw. Contact: Terry Binnion James Binnion Metal Arts http://www.mokume-gane.comtbin@mokume-gane.com877-408-7287 |
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Jeanne Johngren: A Rose by Any Other Name
Johngren's Fleur design is loosely based on the rose windows of medieval cathedrals. President of the CJDG, Johngren contributes to numerous non-profit organizations. Recently, she became a board member of Say Ah! whose mandate is to foster good doctor patient communication. An homage to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Jeanne Johngren's pink and diamond Fleur earrings are available at Max's in Minneapolis, MN. Fleur Earrings in 18K Gold, Pink Sapphires, Diamonds (G, VS1)Contact: Jeanne Johngren Jeanne Johngren Design http://www.jeannejohngren.cominfo@jeannejohngren.com800-279-1529 |
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Ronna Lugosch: Pink Pearls in a Pod
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Ronna Lugosch has created a special version of her Two Peas in a Pod necklace featuring pink pearls. A portion of each sale will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer research, education, and treatment. Two Peas in a Pod pendant sterling silver and pink pearls. Contact: Ronna Lugosch Peapod Jewelry http://www.peapodjewelry.cominfo@peapodjewelry.com 207-882-9500 |
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Tresor Collection: Turn the Ribbon on its Head
After she designed these earrings, Puja Bordia realized that they resemble a Pink Ribbon turned upside down. Tresor Collection donates a portion of sales to charitable organizations in India. Among them is BMVSS, the world's largest organization that provides and fits artificial limbs. BMVSS operates internationally and is an NGO with Special Consultative Status with the United Nations. Dazzle Collection Earrings 18k rose gold, Morganite (17.10 tcw.) and Diamond (.77 tcw)Contact: Puja Bordia Tresor Collection http://www.tresorcollection.cominfo@tresorcollection.com201-606-2612 |
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Vicente Agor: Funding Hope
Vicente Agor supports several funds for the increase of medical awareness. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these earrings will be donated to the Vera West Women's Center Hope Fund which provides free yearly mammograms for women. A friend of Vicente's runs Bunco for Breast Cancer, the center's main fundraising effort. This year the theme is "Treasure your Chest."
North Star earring 18kt gold, pink Tourmaline, Tsavorite and Amethyst |
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Zaiken Jewelry: Custom Creation for the Cure
 Malak Atut's pendant is a modern interpretation of the Evil Eye, traditonally worn to ward off harm. Created especially for Breast Cancer Awareness the proceeds will benefit Susan G. Komen.
Pendant 14k gold with pink and white Sapphires. |
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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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