#JWLV COUTURE Design Awards is Highlight of 2017 Jewelry Week Las Vegas #CoutureShow2017 #ThisIsCouture

COUTURE Design Awards is Highlight of 2017 Event
New Venue Elevates the Award’s Gravitas  

Excitement and anticipation permeated the crowd within the Encore Theater as nearly 1,000 designers, editors and retailers from the COUTURE community gathered to celebrate the nominees and winner’s of this year’s COUTURE Design Awards. The change in venue left everyone in awe with the Art Deco decor of the lobby and the magnificent sparkle from the stage.

“Tonight is when we celebrate the incredible artists who labor an entire year to create these works of art, and showcase their hearts and souls within their salons,” COUTURE’s Director, Gannon Brousseau explained from the stage. He then went on to thank this year’s panel of judges, Melissa Geiser from Stanley Korshak, Julie Thom from Von Bargen’s, Daisy Shaw from Vanity Fair, Katerina Perez of Katerina Perez, and designer Yossi Harari, for their time, insight and expertise in selecting the winning designs and finalists.

Furrer Jacot, who won the inaugural Best in Men’s Jewelry Award thanked the designer who has been with him for 30 years saying that he “didn’t want to do another men’s piece - he wanted to do something great.” The winner of the Best in Diamonds Above $20,000, Fernando Jorge, enthused from the stage, "This was my first adventure with diamonds and therefore I feel very very honored to receive this award."

A touching highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Cindy Edelstein Award by Cindy’s daughter, Remy, to designer Stephen Webster. A video tribute showcased the designer’s passionate support of the industry, commitment to ethical sourcing and design practices and philanthropic endeavors. 

Best in Bridal:

Winner: Jade Trau

1st Runner Up: Mark Patterson

2nd Runner Up: Eva Fehren

Best in Colored Gemstones Above $20,000:

Winner: John Hardy

1st Runner Up: Bayco

2nd Runner Up: Sutra

Best in Colored Gemstones Below $20,000:

Winner: Amali

1st Runner Up: Andrea Fohrman

2nd Runner Up: Carol Kauffman

Best in Diamonds Above $20,000:

Winner: Fernando Jorge

1st Runner Up: Anita Ko

2nd Runner Up: Mariani

Best in Diamonds Below $20,000:

Winner: Garavelli

1st Runner Up: Roule & Co.

2nd Runner Up: Qayten

Best in Gold:

Winner: Cadar

1st Runner Up: Luisa Rosas

2nd Runner Up: Elena Votsi 

Best in Haute Couture:

Winner: Pasquale Bruni

1st Runner Up: Kavant & Sharart

2nd Runner Up: Picchiotti

Best in Innovative:

Winner: Nadine Ghosn

1st Runner Up: Marie Mas

2nd Runner Up: Serafino Consoli 

Best in Men’s Jewelry:

Winner: Furrer Jacot

1st Runner Up: Jan Leslie

2nd Runner Up: Pat Flynn

Best in Pearls:

Winner: Yvel

1st Runner Up: Mizuki

2nd Runner Up: Todd Reed

Best in Platinum:

Winner: Heinrich & Denzel

1st Runner Up: Misui

2nd Runner Up: Alishan

Best in Silver:

Winner: Atelier Zobel

1st Runner Up: Emanuela Duca

2nd Runner Up: Aida Bergsen

Best of Debuting at Couture:

Winner: Leyla Abdollahi London

1st Runner Up: Nadine Ghosn

2nd Runner Up: Julien Riad Sharon

People’s Choice

Winner: Mariani

1st Runner Up: Jorg Heinz

2nd Runner Up: King Baby

#JewelWKLV - Luxury Comes In All Price Points!

I have to say that when I signed up to cover Luxury by JCK I thought I would be overwhelmed...I am amazed by the craftsmanship, stunned by the color of the gems and blinded by the scintillation of the diamonds...but this show is so well set up that no one thing overwhelms you.  Each booth stands out and stands on it's own!


A couple of vendors that are truly the answer to the small retailer and chain alike that are weathering these tough times...

YEP - you saw that right LIEBERFARB - probably one of the #1 names in LUXURY Wedding...has just introduced a new line called BOND2.  a seamlessly extruded precious product made by pulling a tube of gold together with a tube of silver, so tightly, that the metals fuse together completely!!!


If you are a Maker/Bench Jeweler you know that this means you have a metal that you know how to work - and you CAN work this - so personalize blanks with stones or engraving - make it yours!!!


http://www.lieberfarb.com/
http://www.facebook.com/lieberfarbinc

This next Designer is new to me Enric Torres has several lines - this artist from Barcelona is known most for his line of Gaudi style translucent enamels...



...but the lines that stood out to me were the Gallery and Silver Lines -you get a really BIG look and a very affordable retail...


The Gallery line "Parracs" has a chunky folded and forged steel look in Sterling Silver 

...and the newest silver line is so reasonable - has a big look, texture, gems and movement - what more could you ask for?


Contact info is coming - and they will have a website up soon!


*any prices shown are tradeshow pricing


More to come....

#JewelWKLV - It's A Holiday - Why Am I Working?

...WHY???   Because it is Jewelry Week in Las Vegas - everything I am passionate about is about to be laid out in front of me!!!

It is official - I picked up my Press Badge this afternoon at the Mandalay Bay - Luxury by JCK and Swiss Watch by JCK are underway this week, while JCK Las Vegas starts at the end of the week.

David Copperfield - Cirque - Dancing With The Stars - YEP!  this is Las Vegas  ;)

Meanwhile all the way up the strip there are shows that feed into the Jewelry Week vibe...

At the Mirage the GLDA Show runs through the 31st...Luxury by JCK opens tomorrow...Couture opens on the 31st, along with the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show at the Paris Hotel and AGTA Gemfair at Mandalay Bay.  On June 1st, Niche: The Show opens at Planet Hollywood - this little show I am planning to hit as I have never been disappointed by a RosenGroup project...stay tuned for reports from all these shows!

If you want to keep up with all the shows check back periodically or subscribe to this blog....you can also follow the Twitter feed at...http://twubs.com/jewelwklv/

See you on the strip...

Jewelry Week Las Vegas: Las Vegas Bead Renaissance Show

Las Vegas Bead Renaissance Show


June 1- 3, 2012Friday - Saturday 10 - 6, Sunday 10 - 5


At the Palace Station Hotel / Casino2411 W. Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102


What you'll find at this year's Las Vegas Bead Renaissance Show:  


The Bead Renaissance show is a shopping experience for anyone who wishes to explore their creative side. Shop for finished jewelry and jewelry findings. The annual Las Vegas show will feature vendors selling beads of vintage Lucite, silver and gold, semi precious and precious stone, crystal, and glass lampwork artists.
 
There is no better way to spend part of the weekend with family or friends together at the Bead Renaissance Show. Visit the web site for more details: www.beadshow.com


Information, Vendor List and Links at:
http://www.xpopress.com/LV-BRS-show-schedule.html