Welcome to the November Issue of Inspired by Design.

In honor of the impending cold snap, our theme this month is ice -- of the diamond and gemstone variety. And as evidenced by the early sightings of wreaths, trees and menorahs in store windows, the holiday season is upon us. We have some great gift ideas in this issue of the CJDG newsletter. Contact the CJDG designers and stores near you to learn more about the work that takes your breath away!

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.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Regards,
Jeanne Johngren
President, Contemporary Jewelry Design Group

   

Zaffiro captures the luster of moonlight on new fallen snow in this gleaming Snowflake pendant. An opulent Moonstone literally glows, regally set in hand-fabricated high karat
gold granulation, surrounded by radiant diamonds and sapphires. Lavish and luxurious, this is a truly spectacular vision of beauty and fine craftsmanship. 





Snowflake pendant granulated 22kt yellow gold with 18kt yellow gold,  Moonstone, pink and purple Sapphires and diamonds

Contact: Elizabeth & Jack Gualtieri
Zaffiro
http://www.zaffirojewelry.com
info@zaffirojewelry.com
503-236-6735

These glamorous tear drop earrings from Syna Jewels sparkle with eye popping color and statement making style. The opalescent blue Topaz drop is suspended from a strand of diamonds, like the drop of water at the tip of an icicle as it melts. Light up the night at holiday parties when you wear these dazzlers!






18k white gold, blue Topaz & diamond drop earrings

Contact: Dharmesh Kothari
Syna Jewels
http://www.synajewels.com
dk@synajewels.com
201-585-2021

We're Mad for Cufflinks! Go beyond the basic monogrammed cufflinks with this pair from Marie Somos' Heirloom Collection. A classic design of diamonds set around a blue Topaz, these cufflinks are opulent and eye-catching.





Heirloom Collection cufflinks 18K white gold, blue Topaz and .34 tcw. diamonds

Contact: Marie Somos
Somos Creations
http://www.somoscreations.com
info@somoscreations.com
845-348-3636

The tension between fire and ice, and hot and cold is eloquently expressed by Pierre-Yves Paquette with this tension set ring. A glacier-blue diamond is held fast by warm gold, supported by silvery Mokume. A vision of contrast.









Mokume Gane tension set ring 18K grey gold, sterling silver, 22k lemon gold with a 0.36 tcw. frosty blue diamond.

Contact: Pierre-Yves Paquette
Pierre-Yves Joaillier
http://www.pyjoaillier.com
py@pyjoaillier.com
450-227-9449

When Pamela Froman's son was born, she realized she could not wear her hoop earrings near him, so she designed a two part convertible earring for new moms. The studs can be worn around baby without fear of them being pulled out, and the dangling enhancer can be added whenever mommy and daddy finally get a night out! (New dads out there, are you taking note?)




Scroll Crush 'Mommy' Earrings 18k White gold, faceted Crystal Quartz briolettes and diamonds.

Contact: Jilienne Hart Auth
Pamela Froman Fine Jewelry
http://pamelafroman.com
jilienne@pamelafroman.com
323-954-7436

Many couples decide to tie the knot over the Holidays, and they start searching for an engagement ring. MaeVona has a ring for every taste and style, all lovingly named after locales in Maeve Gillies' native Scotland. The Mallow ring, named for the Scottish island, could be the star of your holiday engagement.





Mallow Engagement Ring 18k gold or platinum Round Brilliant cut diamond (Can accomodate a center stone of .75-1.25 tcw) with 6 (0.18tcw) round side diamonds.

Contact: Maeve Gillies
MaeVona
http://www.maevona.com
info@maevona.com
212-557-7300

In Native American lore, a Dreamcatcher is a charm made of an intricately woven web that hangs over a person while they sleep. The web is supposed to trap bad dreams.  Inspired by this tradition, Just Jules designed a Dreamcatcher collection. Her cuff bracelet of lacy woven gold with a diamond slice edged in pave diamonds will promote sweet dreams.

Dreamcatcher 14K yellow gold cuff bracelet with white diamond slice (2.66 tcw.) and white pave diamonds.

Contact: Julie Romanenko
Just Jules
http://www.justjules.com
julie@justjules.com
480-860-6211

Glowing and magical, this pair of Heloisa Fitzgerald earrings comes with a delightful surprise; they can be converted into three different earrings or a pendant. Lustrous sugary Tourmaline is a sumptuous holiday feast for the eyes.











18K Gold and Tourmaline earrings

Contact: Heloisa Fitzgerald
Heloisa Fitzgerald Jewelry
http://www.heloisafitzgerald.com
heloisa@heloisafitzgerald.com
617-419-0383

Heather Moore designs jewelry that commemorates the milestones of your life. She offers a dizzying assortment of themed charms and gemstones that can be selected to represent birthdays, anniversaries and other events. For the holidays, you might choose a golden snowflake and personalized charms strung with holiday lights of diamonds and blue Topaz.
 



Contact: Julie Galloway
Heather Moore Jewelry
http://heathermoorejewelry.com
julie.galloway@heathermoorejewelry.com
216-932-5430

Stuart Adelman has caught a snowflake in his patented Piercette® setting. The setting allows the stone to move even as it is held securely in place, so it constantly shimmers.
The frosting of diamonds on the bail draws your eye to this snowflake that will never melt.








14k white gold, blue Topaz and diamonds.

Contact: Stuart J. Adelman
Artelle Designs
http://www.artelledesigns.com
artelle07@aol.com
763-559-0044