#SilentSunday #DesignerSpotlight Jack Hovsepian's DANHOV

Jack Hovsepian developed creative skills early and was able to master a technique that  married precision with art...and in 1984 he founded Danhov.

Located in Hollywood, California, Danhov is known for award-winning,  handcrafted fine jewelry and bridal.

...and now, to commemorate 30 years of leading bridal trends and creating elegant, innovative jewelry, Danhov introduces Trenta. 

This fine jewelry collection is an extension of the modern minimalist lines and shapes for which Danhov is known. Italian for thirty, Trenta is perfect for a wedding day - or any day.

Photos: from Jewelry Week in Las Vegas 2014  - thank you to Kevin my reluctant hand model ;)

Website:       http://www.danhov.com/

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#JCKLV - Launch of Mireya Line By Engagement Ring Guru, Harout Aghjayan

Two Industry Veterans Join Forces to Create Collection Highlighted by New ‘Fit’ System 

The Mireya bridal jewelry brand is the latest creation from esteemed bridal jewelry designer Harout Aghjayan. Russell Cohen, best known for his successful 23-year career as Chairman and Co-CEO of Carlyle & Co. Jewelers, a $110 million luxury jewelry company, will take the reigns as CEO of Mireya. The brand Mireya, which gets its name from a Spanish word meaning miracle, has set out to become one of sorts for the tradition based bridal jewelry
industry.

With the “pick-a-head” Mireya Fit System, the brand will revolutionize the way that brides-to-be shop and create diamond engagement rings while giving retailers readily available, in store options enabling them to close the sale immediately. The Mireya Fit System takes guessing and imagining out of the buying process, allowing women to try on their exact complete ring – not look at a CAD design on a computer screen or try on a semi-mount. The buyer is presented, in store, with a selection of Mireya rings stocked by the retailer and a set of pre-set center diamonds in various shapes and sizes. Mireya’s rings are engineered to seamlessly accept the pre-set center diamonds with a precise, secure and patented lock-in system, making each ring a complete, custom-created ring. Once a final selection is made, the ring can be fully assembled that same day. The Mireya Fit System also offers additional benefits to retailers and consumers: easy and fast modifications without completely rebuilding a ring, easy upgrades, and for those fewer and fewer grooms selecting a ring without their bride’s input, an insurance policy – if she does not like it, just change it in minutes with a simple visit to the store. Retail prices range from $800 to $2,000.

Mireya will also offer an assortment of finished goods characterized by its signature – a
Renaissance inspired shank design. The cohesive collection, consisting of 20 variations of this
signature style and 185 styles in total are all meticulously handmade of 14K, 18K or Platinum, in the USA, and offer attractive price points in each category. CEO Russell Cohen declares, “I am excited to be a part of this unique initiative in the bridal jewelry market. Beyond the stunning designs, I am confident that the Mireya Fit System will be the key to transforming retailers’ abilities to sell engagement rings.” 

“Mireya is the next evolution in engagement rings,” said Harout Aghjayan. He continued, “Pairing stunning design with cutting-edge technology, creates a win-win situation for consumers and retailers alike. I have always been on the forefront of the jewelry 

industry and am proud to be bringing this next innovation, which will change the way engagement rings are sold.” 

The Mireya brand assortment will expand to include diamond wedding bands, wedding-day
jewelry, everyday diamond jewelry and, in the near future, fashion collections with an updated, sophisticated look, exquisitely articulated and value-oriented. Mireya will officially debut at JCK Las Vegas at Booth 1329 from May 27th to June 2nd, at which time the brand’s advertising campaign, website, and in store displays will be unveiled.

#JWLV - 5 Favorites from the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show

Your Wednesday dose of major jewelry - in this case Antique Jewelry!!!

My top 5 (in no specific order) from the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show....Contact info accompanies each photo!

This Demantoid stunner stopped me in my tracks

Gorgeous piece from Vivid Diamonds

Joden went above and beyond - educating me on the Guilloche and Fine Jewelry of Carlo Giuliano more on this jeweler to the Queen at: http://historicgems.tumblr.com/post/52937064705/carlo-giuliano-master-jeweler-from-joden-world

This amazing Tiara was outstanding!  from the always top shelf Yafa Signed Jewels - http://www.yafasignedjewels.com/

Necklace to Tiara Conversion with all the hardware in the original contoured presentation case...from Morelle Davidson

#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!

#JWLV - Dian Malouf has SERIOUS love for the Men at JCK Las Vegas!!!

Some SERIOUS love for the Men!!!

EVERYDAY, EVERYNIGHT, EVERYWHERE

JCK design center booth S10400

may 31 - june 3

http://dian-malouf.com/collections/mens-collection

#JWLV - John Dyer's StarBrite™ Cuts Take Center Stage at AGTA Las Vegas at JCK

When you hear terms like "Ripple Top" and Zig Zag it may bring school yard bullies to mind (yes I was four eyes!).  Then you add "Super Trillion", "StarBrite" and "Light Weaver" and you realize that we are talking about Super Heroes!!!!   Gem Cutting Super Hero John Dyer to be specific!

Previewing just a few of the StarBrite™ cuts that will debut at the show!

See you at the AGTA Show inside JCK Las Vegas!  BTW - it opens one day before JCK!

12.21ct Square StarBrite™ Citrine

2.23ct UNHEATED Square StarBrite™ Tanzanite 

The Multiple International Award Winning Gem Cutter will be available at...

    AGTA GemFair™ at the JCK Las Vegas Show

May 30 - June 3, 2013

Booth #AGTA 1204

#JWLV - Two Magical Previews from Couture 2013

 

Couture 2013 Preview-Highlights!

Ivanka Trump Takes us on a Journey
Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry is introducing the "Journey," a new series of collections inspired by Ivanka's passion for travel, architecture and design. Each collection is directly influenced by Ivanka’s favorite locations around the globe. The voyage begins with "Metropolis" – meaning “mother city"; a line of 18k yellow gold and diamond jewelry, inspired by 1920’s Art Deco architecture, in Ivanka’s favorite city, New York. Each piece in the Metropolis Collection is designed with an ‘IT’ motif, signifying the Greek key – a popular architectural design during the Art Deco period. Born and raised in NYC, Ivanka says, "It was important to me that Metropolis was the first collection in the Journey series...the culture and atmosphere of this city have always been a major source of creative inspiration." Chambertin II





Mauro Felter's Path of Flowers
Mauro Felter drew inspiration for his new collection, "The Path of Flowers," from a valley near his hometown in Northern Italy called Vallecamonica. There are two mountains in this valley, Concarena and Pizzo Badile, where there is a light refraction phenomenon known as the "Spirit of the Mountain" which slowly dissipates with the rising of the sun. The mystical aura of this place influenced Mauro's use of color in his latest collection. He uses 18k rose and yellow gold with a variety of gemstones such as fire opals, Australian boulder opals, paraiba tourmalines, green turquoise, sapphires, rubies, emeralds and diamonds (yellow, brown and colorless). The Path of Flowers was named after a mountain path surrounded by colorful flowers that takes you to the top of the highest mountain in the valley. Design Atelier Salon #15


See you at Couture - to Register: http://www.thecoutureshow.com/

#JWLV - Six Brilliant Diamond Previews from the Prestige Promenade at JCK

Nestled inside the massive JCK Show is the exclusive Prestige Promenade - featuring a range of looks from Red Carpet Designers to impressive new Designers!   Here are a few previews of the blinding diamond designs you will find at Prestige Promenade - See you there!

For a complete lookbook click here - Prestige Promenade Lookbook