Designer Spotlight on Jorge Adeler, Adeler Jewelers

IPDC 2012-13 Winner from Adeler

Well known for their pearl collection, Jorge Adeler, proprietor and master designer of Adeler Jewelers, unearths some of the seas most beautiful and majestic pearls and brings them to life through his one of kind designs. Jorge travels to far reaches of the world from the Philippines, Japan, China and the South Pacific to uncover the perfect pearl. His trips then influence his design and how the piece takes shape.

His involvement with discovering the pearls is intimate and detailed; his last trip to Flower Island in Palawan, Philippines he learned 360 interactions that are involved in the culturing pearl process; beginning with the birth of the oyster larva and fast forwarding six years to the extraction of the magical South Sea Pearl. His adventures to capture these pearls range from pearl diving for the Pinctada Maxima-the largest pearl bearing oyster in the world-to harvesting at modern pearl farms.

It's because of this dedication that Jorge continues to win awards for his designs. Winner at the International Pearl Design Competition he went home with The President's Trophy and The Brilliance Award and Orient Award. Two years running he won four second place and two third place competitions at the JCK Jewelers Choice Awards.

From Japanese Akoya to Tahitian Black and South Sea Pearls, Jorge encrusts them in 18 K gold with gemstone accents. Out of the oyster and onto the strand, one by one, two by two, each pearl begins to form into a piece of art joined together by diamonds and semi precious stones, just waiting to be claimed by its owner. Whether worn seductive and sultry or elegant and refined Jorge's pearls can take on any demeanor and style and offer something for any occasion.

Weekend Emerging Designer Spotlight on "little h" by Hisano Takei

The Spotlight is on:

 "little h" by Hisano Takei
    www.hisanotakei.com


"I am attracted to the idea of jewelry taking different roles other than simply ornamentation.  Ideas such as jewelry suggesting garment, jewelry taking over the body of the wearer, and jewelry breaking out of the traditional role of adornment are some ideas that enthrall me. The shift in scale and use of traditional and nontraditional material in jewelry making allowed me to challenge these ideas. My work is predominantly made out of organic gems such as pearls and wool. I explore forms and ideas of jewelry through texture, color, and overall composition. The softness and curves are inviting aspects of my forms; the sensuous properties of felted jewelry are uncommon and strike new challenges for the wearer and the viewer alike."

Early admirers include First Lady, Michelle Obama - seen wearing
the Colorful Torsade from the Colorful Pearls Collection.

When Taylor Swift was channeling her inner Jacki-O she stacked
bracelets from the Tiny Freshwater Collection - CLASSIC!

Baroque Pearl Silhouette Collection

The silhouettes mimic the unique outline of baroque saltwater pearls with diamond and colored stone accents. 

Curator's Note: This collection is brilliant - rather than trying to match up baroque pearls, Hisano, the designer, chooses to celebrate the very thing that makes each pearl unique...

Golden South Sea pearls in 14k yellow gold with yellow diamond accents

Tahitian pearls in Sterling Silver with tiny accents of ruby and green diamonds.

...to the sensuous feel of her felted wool pieces.

The unexpected whimsy of using traditional jewelry making techniques
to create a woven bracelet in wool felt...for the Felt Jewelry Collection.

"I strive to create 

beautiful wearable pieces 

that provoke wonderment, attraction, and disturbance."

   little h by Hisano Takei

         www.hisanotakei.com

Awards Announced for 8th International South Sea Pearl Jewellery Design Competition

A model demonstrates a pair of award winning
pearl earrings designed by Filipino designer
Evelyn Buen-Chua, titled "Blessing" 

Monday, March 7th marked the awards ceremony for the 8th International South Sea Pearl Jewelry Design Competition.  The ceremony was part of the on-going Hong Kong International Jewelry Show 2011 (HKIJS), with more than 700 designs competing in 7 categories. All winning designs will be put on display during the HKIJS.

Award winning pearl head-wear designed by
Hong Kong designer Wong Suk Hing, titled "Fly" 

The South Sea Pearl Consortium invited professional designers and students to put their creativity and skills to the test by signing up for the 8th International South Sea Pearl Jewellery Design Competition.

Award winning pearl jewelry designed by a
Chinese designer Yang Zhe, titled "Rotation"

The contest is comprised of two categories namely the Open Group, which caters to jewellery industry practitioners and professional jewellery designers, and the Student Group, which is open to current full-time or part-time jewellery course students or individuals who have completed their relevant course studies in 2009-2010.

The South Sea Pearl Consortium is an international non-profit organisation that promotes South Sea pearls globally.  Founded in 1995, the South Sea Pearl Consortium is a non-profit organization created by Nicholas Paspaley and several like-minded people to educate jewellery designers and retailers, as well as the consumer, to the special qualities of the South Sea cultured pearl. The Consortium now has a presence in Europe and the United States as well as in Asia, providing information to the press, retailers, designers and consumers.

For contest info: http://www.leewolter.com.hk/sspc2010

Photos of winning designs via  English.Xinhuanet. com 

Winners of the 2010 International Pearl Design Contest

Earlier this week the Cultured Pearl Association announced the winners of their FIRST International Pearl Design Contest...

From the website:

Providence, RI –October 21, 2010
Francis Mastoloni, President of the Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc. proudly announces the winners of the CPAA’S first International Design competition. “We are very happy with the success of our first competition, entries from 9 countries we received” Mr. Mastoloni reported.

For you - just a few of the winning entries - I will be putting a photo gallery up at Posterous as I receive photos (if you are one of the jewelers on the "Commendations" list and want to be included email to robynahawk at yahoo:

PRESIDENTS TROPHY
“South Sea Glow”

Adam Neeley of Laguna Beach, CA

The highest honor awarded to a design that unanimously captivated judges as the best of the best.

LUSTER AWARD
“Sea of Love”

Philip Dismuke for Jewelsmith of Durham, NC

Award is given to the entry that is judged “most marketable” of all the entries in the competition. This design will have the most overall appeal for the retail marketplace.

ORIENT AWARD
“Aurora Eclipse”

Anil Maloo, Baggins Inc. of Los Angeles, CA

The award given to the entry that would inspire a new found affinity in someone for cultured pearls.

WEDDING DAY AWARD
“Carved Lace”

Elizabeth Blair of Harbor Springs, MI / Massimo Sanalitro of Milan, Italy

Brides and pearls are synonymous. Create a “fantasy wedding” theme with pearls.

ABOUT CPAA

The Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc is a non profit group founded in 1957, comprised of the finest manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, dealers and suppliers of Cultured Pearls in the United States.

Our intention is to "cultivate" awareness, interest, demand and successful marketability of Cultured Pearls for the retail community and the consumer level. Through promotion, education, public relations and unwavering commitment we aim to inspire an authentic passion for all Cultured Pearl varieties.

Autore Takes Another Jewelry Design Award...

Now in their second year, Veranda magazine’s Art of Design Awards “honor trailblazers forging paths in the design industry with work that is both innovative and timeless.”

For the 2010 Awards the magazine recognized:

Paul Wiseman in Interior Design

Bernie de Le Cuona in Fabric Design

Gil Schafer in Architecture

Suzanne and Christopher Sharp of The Rug Company in Accessories & Furniture

Nancy Goslee Power for Garden Design

Alessio Boschi for Autore in Jewelry Design

Check out the October issue for more “The world is craving authenticity right now—things that are thoughtful and well executed,” said Sr. Editor Dana Caponigro. “By looking both backward and forward, the Art of Design Award winners prove that good classic design is anything but boring.”

Nominated by leaders in the decor and design worlds, the winners were selected by a judging panel that included fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, architect Peter Pennoyer, designer Rose Tarlow, and David McFadden, chief curator of the Museum of Arts and Design.

This has been a big year for Autore who earlier this year won the 2010 Couture Design Award for Pearl Jewelry for it's Princess of the Lagoon Lariat - the unique design can be worn in 7 different configurations and features:

18ct white gold
1 pc of 21mm unique dark silver Autore Baroque South Sea pearl
12.95 x 12.00 Autore South Sea pearl strand
3 pieces of 9/11mm white Drop Autore South Sea pearls
Brilliant and rose cut diamonds = 8.78cts
Diamond cut Paraiba tourmalines = 6.70cts

Australia's Jewellery World reports that following the Couture presentation in Las Vegas, Autore CEO Rosario Autore said the multifunctional jewel is the masterpiece of Autore's Venezia collection and "the product of the influences of Serenissima architectural motives, the playful spirit of the Carnival and the soft blue tones of the waters of the Venetian lagoon."