Greetings!
Welcome to the December Issue of Inspired by Design. It is no accident that the holiday season takes place during the darkest time of the year. As the Winter Solstice approaches, we deck our halls with countless lights to brighten up the dark and cold, so our theme this month is Sparkle and Shine. There is still time to find the perfect gift of jewelry. Contact the CJDG designers and stores near you to learn more about the work that lights up your eyes! We have just uploaded a profile of CJDG member Barbara Heinrich to our website. Find out how this award-winning goldsmith balances her life as designer, wife, mother and world traveler. To learn more about all of 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. We wish everyone a joy-filled holiday season and the best of times in the new year! Regards, Jeanne Johngren President, Contemporary Jewelry Design Group   |
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Suzy Landa: Dazzling Delights
 Radiant gemstones embellished with diamonds is Suzy Landa's signature style. The extravagant violet Amethyst, the glowing deep pink Rubelite and the tawny caramel Madeira Citrine are as delectable as a box of holiday candy. Rings in 18k gold with diamonds, Amethyst, Rubelite and Madeira Citrine. Contact: Suzy Landa Suzy Landa Jewelry http://www.suzylanda.comslanda@suzylanda.com212-874-2346 |
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Annabelle: Marvelous Moonstone
 Moonstones are enchanting magical gems. A luscious peach Moonstone encircled by a Milky Way of diamonds casts a celestial glow in Ann Fagin's statement ring.
Moonstone Ring 22k yellow gold with peach Moonstone (21 tcw), surrounded with 20 diamonds (1.02 tcw)Contact: Ann Fagin Annabelle http://www.annabelle22kt.comannabelle22kt@verizon.net760-485-0947 |
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Syna Jewels: Luminous Lantern
 Syna Jewels' carved crystal pendant was inspired by 16th Century Mughal symbols. An ornament wrapped in a web of 18k gold and diamonds and embellished with a radiant Rubellite, this bejeweled lantern illuminates the season.
Mughal Lantern Rock Crystal pendant. 18k yellow gold, with carved rock crystal (780 tcw)., Rubellite (7.5 tcw)., and diamonds (1.9 tcw). Contact: Dharmesh Kothari Syna Jewels http:www.synajewels.comdk@synajewels.com201-585-2021 |
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Denny Wong: Hawaiian Holiday
 Christmas in Hawaii means sand instead of snow but the islands sparkle on their own. Denny Wong's Christmas Ornament pendant celebrates the tropical colors of Hawaii in alluring green, blue and pink. You can bring the islands home for the holidays. Mele Kalikimaka!
Ornament pendant. 18K white and yellow gold with Green Beryl (14.25 tcw)., Pink Tourmaline (3.40 tcw)., Tanzanite (.81 tcw)., Ruby (.20 tcw)., and diamonds (.08 tcw).Contact: Denny Wong Denny Wong Designs http://www.dennywong.cominfo@dennywong.com808-947-0188 |
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Sydney Lynch: Arctic Lights
 Sydney Lynch's Arctic bracelet proves that sparkle doesn't have to come from diamonds. It is a celebration of a glittery, snowy winter landscape captured in silver, white and palest blue. There is an elegant earthiness to this bracelet; strong graphic lines and icy gemstones warmed up with gold. Arctic bracelet Sterling silver, 18k and 22k gold, Brazilian Quartz with included minerals, Pearls, white Sapphires, Moonstone, and Aquamarine. Contact: Sydney Lynch Sydney Lynch http://www.sydneylynch.cominfo@sydneylynch.com402-435-2920 |
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Aaron Henry Designs: Frosted Branches
 Aaron Furlong draws much of his inspiration from nature. Here he fashions the texture and grain of an olive branch out of gold and assembles an Op Art version of a tree. Frosted with diamonds, it glows at any time of the year. Olive Branch pendant 19.2k yellow gold with diamonds set in 18k white gold.Contact: Aaron Furlong Aaron Henry Designs http://www.aaronhenry.com info@aaronhenry.com213-623-4228 |
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Elements & Alloys: Muse from Mythology
To the ancient Greeks, Helios was the god of the sun who drove his chariot across the sky, crowned with a halo of rays. Inspired by mythology Elements & Alloys present their Helios earrings, a round center stone encircled with a ring of burnished gold.
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Somos Creations: Star Bright
The Three Magi who followed the star were astrologers and for centuries stars have held a magical place in the season. This opulent 12 point star of frosty platinum, with a large center stone surrounded by diamonds is opulent and luxurious.
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Etienne Perret: Ceramic Style
Light and dark, black and white, cool and warm, these elements of contrast coalesce in this bold, eye-catching ring. A cognac diamond shimmers among diamonds that are set in pitch black ceramic.
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Heloisa Fitzgerald: Star Flower
 Heloisa Fitzgerald's radiant star flower of white Topaz and diamonds has a surprise in store for you. It can be worn as both a bracelet or a pendant, proving that versatility does not have to be boring. Convertible Bracelet/Pendant 18 kt gold, white Topaz (25 tcw) and diamond (.34 tcw)
Contact: Heloisa Fitzgerald Heloisa Fitzgerald Jewelry http://www.heloisafitzgerald.comheloisa@heloisafitzgerald.com617-419-0383 |
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MaeVona: Engaging Times
 Traditionally, emerald cut diamonds are set vertically in a ring, but MaeVona turns tradition on its side by setting the diamond horizontally across the finger. Elegant and graceful low-set curves showcase the center stone. A matching wedding ring snuggles up to the engagement ring which is named for the Scottish island of Eorsa.
Eorsa Platinum and diamond engagement wedding ring set. Engagement ring has 1.5 tcw. center stone with 0.10tcw pavé diamond accents. Wedding ring has 0.07tcw pavé diamond accents.Contact: Maeve Gillies MaeVona http://www.maevona.cominfo@maevona.com212-557-7300 |
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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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