Greetings!
The color authorities of the fashion world have declared Tangerine Tango, a bright reddish orange, the color for 2012. Glorious shades of orange, lemon, and ruby red are competing for our attention. Since citrus is in season, this month's Inspired by Design is all about the juicy and bold colors of citrus-y gemstones. Every month Inspired by Design brings the best of designer jewelry to your inbox. 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. Regards, Jeanne Johngren President, Contemporary Jewelry Design Group |
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Belle Brooke: Orange Spice
 A spicy red orange Chalcedony brings sophistication and drama to Belle Brooke's Dewdrop Pendant. Boldly elegant, the sultry stone simmers in oxidized silver with a sprinkle of diamonds. Dewdrop Pendant matte oxidized sterling silver, 18k yellow gold, white diamonds (.11 tcw.), pear shaped orange chalcedony cabochon (approx 15 tcw.).Contact: Belle Barer Belle Brooke Designs http://www.bellebrooke.netbelle@bellebrooke.net |
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Paula Crevoshay: Year of the Dragon
 2012 is the year of the dragon. Inspired by this one-of-a-kind Brazilian Opal, Paula Crevoshay designed this Sea Dragon to represent the moment when molten lava enters the sea and gives rise to new worlds beneath the waves.
Pali's Mist Pendant. Carved Brazilian Opal (by Glenn Lehrer 70.13 tcw.), Opal (3.73 tcw.), Diamond (6.68 tcw.), Black Spinel Drop (38.11 tcw.), Black Spinel Beads (392.16 tcw.) and 18k gold. All stones are natural.Contact: Paula Crevoshay or Martin Bell Paula Crevoshay http://www.crevoshay.cominfo@crevoshay.com505-898-3888 |
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Denny Wong: Colorful Embrace
 The radiant colors of a sunset are captured by a Madeira Citrine embraced by pink and yellow Sapphires. The Tahitian Pearl strand accentuates the rich lush colors of the gemstones.
18K gold necklace with Madeira Citrine (54.14 tcw.), diamonds (.19 tcw.), Pink Sapphires (.20 tcw.) and Yellow Sapphires (.19 tcw.) on Tahitian Pearl Strand.
Contact: Denny Wong Denny Wong Designs http://www.dennywong.comdenny@dennywong.com808-947-0188 |
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Goshwara: With a Twist
 Statement necklaces continue to be a fashion trend in 2012. Multiple strands of marmalade colored Rubellite, Garnet and Citrine beads twist together in this necklace by Goshwara. Worn with a cocktail dress for evenings or with a sweater for the office, it has colorful pizzaz and year round versatility.
Tassel Necklace 18K gold with small Mandarin Garnet beads (505.40 tcw.), large Rubellite beads (23.65 tcw.), and large Citrine Beads (69.03 tcw.)Contact: Sweta Jain GOSHWARA http://www.goshwara.cominfo@goshwara.com212-937-9727 |
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Heather Moore Jewelry: Ruby Red Romance
 Declare your devotion with this romantic pendant from Heather Moore. A large, translucent, one-of-a-kind Cabochon Rubellite with a sweet phrase set beneath the stone is surrounded by channel set diamonds.
I Love You More than the Stars the Moon and the Sun pendant from the Harriet Stone Collection. 14k gold, channel set diamonds (3.5 tcw.) and Cabochon Rubellite Tourmaline (54.70 tcw.). 33" 14k hand hammered chain.Contact: Heather B. Moore Heather Moore Jewelry http://www.heathermoorejewelry.cominfo@heathermoorejewelry.com216-932-5430 |
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Somos Creations: Luscious Victorian
 Victorian inspired design is spiced up with a burst of sunny color by Somos Creations. Swirls of soft filigree contrast with the unexpected bold orange garnet. A touch of diamonds completes this new heirloom.
Heirloom Collection pendant 18k gold with Spesarite Garnet (1.60 tcw.) and diamonds (.06 tcw.)Comtact: Marie Somos Somos Creations http://www.somoscreations.cominfo@somoscreations.com845-348-1965 |
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Syna Jewels: Sweet Tart Beads
 Five strands of grapefruit colored Rubellite and Madeira Citrine beads are strung in random layers for a chic look. No perfectly graduated strands here! Vivacious and versatile, the go-to accessory for dress up or down.
Mogul limited edition five strand bead necklace, 18k gold, Rubellite (425 tcw.) and Madeira Citrine (730 tcw.)
Contact: Dharmesh Kothari Syna Jewels http://www.synajewels.comdk@synajewels.com201-585-2021 |
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Tschetter Studio: Fresh Cut Tourmaline
A fascination with the swirls and granules of fossilized coral was the inspiration behind this attention grabber of a necklace. A purple pink Tourmaline pendant is offset with a Spessartite garnet and granulated gold and suspended from a necklace of multicolored gemstones. Simply spectacular.
Fresh Fossil necklace of Marquis-shaped Pink Tourmaline Cabachon (6.91 tcw.), round faceted Spessartite Garnet (0.34 tcw.), 22k gold granulation and 18k gold, on necklace of multicolor lens-cut beads (Pink Tourmaline beads shown, with Spessartite Garnet, Iolite, Green Tourmaline, Aquamarine and Amethyst beads not shown).
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Zaffiro: High Karat, High Intensity
Zaffiro's Mexican Fire Opal pendant is red-hot, rich and a bit exotic. A classically inspired, high karat gold setting shows off the smouldering Opal at its high intensity best.
Classic Collection pendant Mexican Fire Opal (7.4 tcw.), Demantoid Garnets (.42tcw.), and diamonds (.21 tcw) set in granulated 22k yellow gold with 18k yellow gold.
Contact: Elizabeth & Jack Gualtieri Zaffiro http://www.zaffirojewelry.cominfo@zaffirojewelry.com503-236-6735 |
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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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