#JWLV - Couture - Favorites and Some New Discoveries! #Couture2013

The Couture Show this year was FABULOUS - and buzzing with energy and a true excitement to be there...

A few of my favorite things:

...lets start with off the charts gorgeous - hands down - Goshwara and FEI - these two companies are actually family - finding that out was all the explanation I needed for the amazing gems in Goshwara jewelry.






Then there are the fantastical creations of Sevan Bicakci, Lydia Courteille and Wendy Yue

Pearl fantasies - stunning baroques and rounds in sizes and shapes that were breathtaking from the classic Mikimoto, in snake settings from Utopia and floral parts from Paula Crevoshay 

While we are talking over the top - my favorite trend is  Victorian but with Bollywood dimension and color - it seems the Celebrities love it also!   

Favorites - Sutra Jewels and the new DOVES by Doron Paloma 

If you think you are done with the blackened metals - just wait until you see the amazing wedding rings from Michael John Jewelry and the classics from Sarah Graham...Oh! and Annie Fensterstock's Cuff Bracelet!

In LIVING Color - the simply elegant collections from Alberto Parada and Ivy NY....

Brumani's lush color can't be beat (I loved last seasons blush pinks) and  they have captured the heart of young Hollywood - they're wearing it - you will be soon

The realistic Nature themes of classics like K Brunini Jewels, Aaron Henry and the young designer Aida Bergsen...   

There was no shortage of Skull themes from realism to sugar skulls - Atelier Minyon - King Baby - Deakin & Francis and even in cameos from Amedeo

...not to be overlooked those brands that you wear day in and day out, that become YOUR statement piece...Heather Moore and Kabana

Last but definitely not least the Wedding Collections - so many unique new designs from Heather Moore and Pinar Oner Design Atelier.  But, my personal favorite was, without reservation, the Bamboo Wedding Set from Aaron Henry - who would love to be able to say their wedding set was crafted in the USA!

Centurion Design Awards - 2013 Winners Acknowledged

2013 Centurion Design Awards 

Winners Acknowledged

Earlier this year, at the ultra exclusive Centurion Show the winners of the Centurion Design Awards were announced . The competition was open to all exhibitors at the show, and drew entries from almost two-thirds of the companies participating. Retailers were asked to vote for one winner in each of 11 categories.

The categories were as follows: Bridal, Colored Stone Classic, Colored Stone Fashion, Contemporary Metals, Diamond Classic, Diamond Fashion, Gold, Pearl, Platinum, Silver, and Watches.

Sponsoring companies this year were: Exhibit Management Corp. of New York, Chippenhook of Lewisville, TX, and Jewelers’ Mutual Insurance of Neenah, WI. Richard Zucker of Exhibit Management designed the showcase display theme, Chippenhook provided display fixtures and in-case signage, and pieces were insured by Jewelers Mutual for the duration of the competition.

Bridal

Finalists were Frederic Sage, Maevona, and Mark Patterson

Winner - Frederic Sage

Diamond pave Engagement Ring in a floral motif

Colored Stone Classic
Finalists were Jack Abraham, Jewels by Star, and Oscar Heyman Winner -TIE - Jack Abrahams and Jewels By Star

Jack Abraham's ruby ring surrounded by a wealth of diamonds

Jewels by Star's Diamond framed emerald ring

Colored Stone Fashion 

Finalists were Annie Fensterstock for Fragments, Spark Creations, and William Levine

Winner - Spark Creations

Green tourmaline drop earrings in a trendy stilleto silhouette 

Contemporary Metals 

Finalists were Eclat Jewels, Rebecca, and Todd Reed 

Winner - Todd Reed 

Palladium and diamond cuff bracelet

Diamond Classic

Finalists were Etho, Kwiat, and Rahaminov Diamonds 

Winner - Kwiat

Limited-edition “Revel” earrings, feature a pair of cushion cut diamonds totaling 12.33 carats 

Diamond Fashion 
Finalists were A. Link & Co., Roberto Coin, and Siera Jewelry Winner - TIE - Roberto Coin and Siera
Roberto Coin's black and white diamond and green garnet cobra bracelet

Siera's diamond floral pendant in 18k and black rhodium on a black rhodium chain.

Gold 

Finalists were Alwand Vahan, H. Weiss, and Heather Moore. 

Winner - Heather Moore (a first time exhibitor)

Moore's special-order wrap ring framed in cognac diamonds and personalized with the names of Moore’s children.

Pearl 

Finalists were Autore, Coge Design Group, and Yvel 

Winner - Yvel 

Yvel's one-of-a-kind 18k white gold and diamond necklace set featuring a baroque freshwater pearl.

Platinum 

Finalists were A. Jaffe, Roberto Demeglio, and Gumuchian 

Winner - Gumuchian 

Gumuchian's versatile platinum and diamond “Bow-lero” necklace

Silver 

Finalists were Charles Garnier Paris, Eli Jewels, and Elizabeth and James. 

Winner - Charles Garnier Paris 

Charles Garnier's  “Constellation” Collection in a wavy cuff bracelet

Watches 

Finalists were Frederique Constant, Steven Kretchmer Design, and Philip Stein for ViewPoint Showroom 

Winner - Frederique Constant

Frederique Constant’s Lady Slimline Joaillerie watch

On Pinterest?  I invite you to show these Award Winners lots of love - RePin them from my Award Winners - Jewelry Board and share them with your friends!  

Heather Moore Creates Zikomo Collection To Benefit H.E.L.P.

In partnership with Heather Moore Jewelry, Jillian Wolstein of H.E.L.P. has created the Zikomo Collection to document the aspirations of the children of Malawi. Each necklace within the collection tells a unique story pertaining to a specific child's dreams for the future. Each child has their plan for the future on one side of the charm, while their personality is reflected through their signature on the opposite side. Each piece is crafted by hand, and is dedicated to a specific student.

"We believe it is every child's birthright to receive Hope for a better future, Education to grow, unconditional Love, and Protection from disease and illness," said Jillian Wolstein, Founder & Executive Chairwoman of H.E.L.P. "Our goal is to make each child's dream a reality through quality primary education and access to higher education."

Proceeds from the Zikomo Collection will benefit the direct services of H.E.L.P., specifically, the Secondary School Scholarship Program.

In partnership with Heather Moore Jewelry, H.E.L.P. has collaborated with the Heather Moore design team to create the "Zikomo Collection" to further document the aspirations of the beautiful young children of Malawi, Africa. This stunning piece features a Size 2 Yellow Gold ID Tag Charm the signature of Idrissa Alick, an African boy living in Malawi with the dream of becoming an Actor. This aspiration of his is stamped on the opposite side of the charm. Paired to compliment the charm is a Smokey Quartz harriet stone, a mineral from Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi!  This all hangs from a 20" 1.5mm Yellow Gold Chain with a bar reading Help' on side A and 'Zikomo' on side B. Zikomo is the Africans word for Thankfulness.

ABOUT H.E.L.P. 

H.E.L.P.'s mission is to develop the pathway for children living in rural regions of Africa to become integral members and leaders in society through quality education.  H.E.L.P. is committed to cultivating the academic potential of each child through a comprehensive range of opportunities in primary school to prepare students for the next level of education, and to support those efforts through secondary school scholarships.

ABOUT HEATHER MOORE JEWELRY 

Established in 2003, Heather Moore Jewelry has charmed the fashion world with a consistent commitment to exceptional quality, innovation, and sophisticated design. The collection is based on the concept that everyone has something in his or her life to celebrate. Heather Moore creates an opportunity to document milestones and inspirations as well as who, what and where through handmade, specialized designs. All pieces are offered in sterling silver and 14K yellow, white, rose and green gold. Heather Moore Jewelry is doing its part to help preserve the Earth's natural resources by strictly working with 100% recycled metals. The goal of Heather Moore Jewelry is to help you create a timeless piece that commemorates you and everything important in your life. 

SOURCE Heather Moore Jewelry

Heather B. Moore Jewelry to Exhibit at Prestigious Centurion Show

Heather B. Moore, Inc., has been selected to attend Centurion, an invitation-only jewelry tradeshow held each year in Scottsdale, Arizona. What sets Centurion apart from other industry trade shows is that attendees are voted in by other top-end designers. Only the best of the best are invited; this year just nine new designers made the cut.

“The designers that exhibit at Centurion are the finest in the world; it’s an honor to be included,” said Heather Moore, company founder. “We’ve worked long and hard over the years to build sales tools for our personalized collection that equal the quality of our designs. We look forward to showcasing our work alongside such respected designers.”

Heather Moore jewelry is created using a freehand technique, where each character is individually hand stamped. The tooling is all made in-house in Moore’s studio in Cleveland, Ohio. This method makes each piece unique, and allows the customer to tell their own story using handwriting from a letter, their children’s drawings, and other images that are significant to the person’s life.

“We make an impression in the metal just like the story that you document has made an impression in your life,” says Moore.

About Heather B. Moore, Inc.

In 1994, Heather Moore introduced personalized jewelry to the luxury market, and has since won numerous awards for her work, including the JCK Rising Star Award, 2008 JA New York Iconic Coffee Cup Award, First Place in the Gold category at the 2010 Couture Design Award, the 2012 JCK Award for Personalized Jewelry Over $1,000, and the 2012 AGTA Award for Business/Day Wear. She combines her talent for storytelling with her passion for the arts to create a line that allows you to Cherish Who You Are(TM). Heather Moore Jewelry is located in Cleveland, Ohio, and all pieces are created there by hand using custom-milled stamps created in the company’s own steel shop. Heather Moore jewelry is available at fine jewelers across the US, Canada, UK, and Germany.

SOURCE Heather B. Moore, Inc.