Since 2003 jewelry designer and philanthropist, Joan Hornig has been blending classic traditions to contemporary forms. Hornig’s designs are meant to draw pleasure not only from her exquisite pieces of jewelry, but also from the significance of giving back. She developed the Joan B. Hornig Foundation as a message that philanthropy is beautiful, personal, and worth promoting. With every purchase of Joan Hornig jewelry, the purchasers are able to direct the donation to a charity of their choice. Some celebrities that have been seen wearing her pieces are: Megan Fox, Zoe Saldana, Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Morrison, and Katherine Heigl.
Jewelry manufacturing has been in designer Caesar Azzam’s family since the 1800’s. At a young age, Azzam learned the art of jewelry design from his father, then in 1990 he went on to attend the Gemological Institute of America and became a Gemologist. After working for fine jewelry designers in Los Angeles, he decided to launch his own collection named Caesar’s Design in 1998. The Caesar’s Design collections are pleasantly unique, fresh, and contemporary.
The elaborate Gumball Butter Ring is part of Azzam’s Gumball Collection that uses traditional stones and organic materials to create an ultra-sophisticated style. A single perfectly round highly polished 12mm turquoise stone sits atop of a thick softly brushed .925 sterling silver band. The Gumball Butter Ring is custom made with each order. Buy through Chickdowntown.com for $575.
In 2001 designer Adina Reyter realized that there was a lack of clean, simple, yet sophisticated jewelry; she then decided to launch her Signature Collection. The pieces in this collection are contemporary, classy, and can be worn everyday.
Part of the Signature Collection is the fashion-forward Circle Ring. This ring contains a circle that measures ½” in diameter and is made from sterling silver. The Circle Ring is unique because it compliments any personal style with its simple design. Buy through Rilee and Lo for $55 and use coupon code RL30 to receive 30% off!
Designer Suzanne Wilson has always been fascinated by jewelry and its significance throughout history. As a child, Wilson owned a charm bracelet that was very special to her. To this day she believes that jewelry has a deeper and personal meaning for many women. Wilson’s fine jewelry line is timeless, vibrant and produced with superior craftsmanship. Celebrities that wear Suzanne Wilson Designs include Demi Moore, Charlize Theron, and Kate Hudson.
When designer Susan Domelsmith was unable to find jewelry that reflected her own edgy, yet elegant style, she began creating necklaces for herself. These necklaces comprised of vintage chains that were reconfigured through draping, knotting, and tangling into new stylish designs. Soon thereafter Domelsmith launched Dirty Librarian Chains, which caught the attention of Austin, Texas boutique FactoryPeople who became her first retailer. To this day, Domelsmith continues to incorporate reworked vintage pieces from second-hand sources into her designs.
A few days ago, I posted about the contemporary Harmony Turquoise Watch by the Philip Stein brand. Today, I noticed that Saks Fifth Avenue is conducting a sweepstakes on this Diamond Watch, which is part of the same collection as the Harmony Turquoise Watch. This timepiece is valued at $1,025, and approximately weights .28 carats. The sweepstakes ends on 5/4/09; to submit your entry, sign up here for email updates from Saks.
The Philip Stein brand is a leader in creating modern timepieces using the Chinese chi philosophy. Their watches are built with Natural Frequency Technology designed to reinforce the human body’s electromagnetic field to increase energy levels, stamina, and sleep. Two round chi balls are placed on the back of the watch touching the wrist to promote a positive energy flow. Oprah Winfrey and Madonna have been known to wear Philip Stein watches.
The Harmony Turquoise Watch is practical and contemporary while bringing tranquility to its wearer. This watch allows for keeping time in two different zones; perfect for frequent travelers. Its stainless steel sapphire coated crystal face is curved for optimal positioning on the wrist. The luxurious straps are made from snakeskin and are turquoise in color. The watch contains a quick release mechanism to easily change straps, and is water resistant up to 100 feet. Buy the Harmony Turquoise Watch through Bergdorf Goodman for $640.
A Smokey Quartz Gemstone is a brown to black variety of Quartz. This stone holds a meaning of endurance. When worn, it provides personal pride, joy and creativity. It is known to clear and cleanse negative energies; bringing to you your ability to get things done and enhancing your organizational skills.
ELLE Jewelry is owned by ELLE Magazine, which is the largest fashion magazine in the world. ELLE creates custom cut gemstones and uses high-polished sterling sliver in their styles. The Sterling Silver FacetedSmokey Quartz Pendant is characteristic of their designs. Irregularly shaped, the Smokey Quartz pendant dangles from a sterling sliver chain and is contemporary and stylish. It makes for easy wearing with jeans for a simple every day look. Buy through Joolwe for $230.
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