All about jewelry: November 2008

Sunday, November 30, 2008

.: Selfridges & Co :.

"Selfridges� flagship store on Oxford Street in London will feature a pop-up shop by Designers Block, called The New Design.The shop is available from 10-23 September as part of the London Design Festival. The New Design pop-up shop, on the fourth floor, is selling designs that have been shown in the past at Designers Block exhibitions which are now in production."

I'm doing a happy dance as my work is fortunately included in the pop-up store! Back when I was a University student at COFA, I did a case study on Selfridges and it feels so special to have my work included in such a historically significant store. I'll be heading over to London on the 17th to check out the action at the design festival--- can't wait!

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Designer Jewelry Sale

Cyber Monday Handcrafted Jewelry Specials

The biggest online after-Thanksgiving sale, Cyber Monday, is starting early with some fabulous designer jewelry you can get right now. Cherry Creek Designs and Prolifique Jewelry are both offering 20% off the ENTIRE SITE, and FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $100. Please place your order and put "Saw you on Designing Divas" in the 'notes to seller' section upon checkout. You will be refunded 20% of your order, and all shipping charges if the total of your order is over $100.

There is also a great sale on Jewelry by Jennifer Casady. She is offering 25% off everything on the site. Just use coupon code 'BlackFriday25' when you place your order.

All sales start immediately and go through midnight EST on Tuesday, December 2nd. Order now to ensure delivery in plenty of time for the holidays.

Cherry Creek Romantic Pillow Bead

Made of fine silver this little pillow bead is a perfect addition to your jewelry wardrobe. It come strung on a 17 inch sterling silver chain. This pendant is reversible. One side has a flowery romantic texture and the reverse side is a pin stripe texture. This bead has been oxidized and hand sanded to bring out the details.

$45

Prolifique Cherry Blossom Domed Fine Silver Earrings

Fine silver has been stamped with a delicate fine line cherry blossom pattern onto 16mm disks that have been slightly domed. They hang from sterling silver handcrafted ear wires. Cherry blossoms have long been a symbol of life and vitality in Asian culture. Every spring, the Japanese people gather under the full bloom of the cherry trees, or sakura, and enjoy the beautiful pink and white flowers in a common tradition called Hanami.

$24

Jennifer Casady Live Laugh Love Pendant

Live life to the fullest...laugh so hard you cry...and love as if your heart will burst. Hand stamped with my custom font, this pendant has the words live, laugh and love to remind us to cherish every moment. Just over an inch in length, the oval sterling silver pendant is gently suspended from your choice of chain length, 16 or 18 inches.

$31

Cherry Creek Off Center Ring

I like things that are just a little off. If you do as well then this ring is for you. I purposely soldered this off center. Just a little bit of imperfection for your finger. This ring is a size 7 but will fit a little more like a 6 1/2 or 6 3/4 because the band is wide. The band measures almost a 1/2 an inch at its widest part, this band tapers slightly from end to end. It has been hammered and filed to give it some more character.

$38

Prolifique Chinese Symbol - Fine Silver Pendant

A custom Chinese symbol pendant that is made just for you. And only you will know what it means - unless you're willing to tell. We create this pendant out of fine silver and it can be stamped with your choice of 18 different Chinese symbols with various meanings such as love, peace, dream, etc. The one shown in this listing is the symbol for LOVE and PASSION.

$32

Jennifer Casady Light Twist of Fate Bangle Bracelets - Set of 3

Two lengths of 16 gauge sterling silver wire have been twisted tightly together, annealed, soldered, cleaned, shaped, and burnished to an incredible shine, forming a single bangle bracelet that is 2.5mm wide. The bracelet opening is 2.5 inches.

$87

Cherry Creek Don't Be Square Bangle

3 little fine silver squares caught in the circle of the bangle. This will fit most wrists, it measures 2 3/4 across. The bangle is made of sterling silver.

$28

Prolifique Custom Fine Silver Initial Pendant

This is a unique take on an initial pendant! It is made of fine silver, approximately 17mm square in size, with a branch and leaves and your initial in the bottom corner. It is all hung on a 17" sterling silver rope chain.

$32

Jennifer Casady Duchess Lampwork and Gemstone Necklace

A gorgeous, deep red borosilicate focal bead with swirls of yellow, green and blue sits daintily atop a gemstone cluster of Garnet, Green Amethyst, Iolite, Prehnite, and Citrine faceted rondelles over a 7x10mm Black Cherry Garnet faceted Briolette. The entire necklace is 14k Gold Fill, including the 18 inch chain which is finished with a spring ring clasp. The pendant is just under 2 inches in length.

$86

Cherry Creek Dragon Scale Stud Earrings

An all over pattern of diamonds reminds me of dragon scales. The fine silver studs measure 8 mm and the post and back are of sterling silver.

$16

Happy shopping!

Maggie

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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Georg Jensen Jewelry

A Luxury Goods Company with Danish Roots

Georg Jensen is a global luxury brand offering a wide product assortment from jewelry to gift articles. Georg Jensen is leveraging 100 years of experience based on unique design, craftsmanship, and superior quality to become a high profile player in the luxury goods market. Georg Jensen products are presently available in more than 12 countries through its international retail network of more than 100 shops complemented by wholesale accounts in Europe.

Georg Jensen Fusion Rings
Fusion rings in 18 carat red gold, yellow gold and white gold and gold with brilliant cut diamonds
Total 0.16 ct

The Georg Jensen product assortment includes diamond and gemstone jewelry in platinum, gold and silver, watches, stainless steel and silver cutlery, hollowware, and gift articles for the home and office. Georg Jensen boutiques welcome customers into a contemporary Scandinavian luxury home environment, creating a unique and inspiring shopping experience.

Georg Jensen Dew Drop Earrings
Earrings crafted in 18 carat gold with amethyst

In 2000, Fusion, an interactive ring that allows customers to mix and match colors of gold and diamonds was launched, and became an instant success. Since 2003, Georg Jensen has started a major retail investment program renovating flagship stores in Copenhagen, Tokyo, and New York and opening new stores in Paris, Japan, and the USA.

Georg Jensen Savannah Ring
Ring crafted in 18 carat gold with citrine

In 2004, Georg Jensen celebrated its centenary and embarked on a transition from being a Danish design company to becoming a high-profile player in the luxury goods market. In 2006, the company opened its luxury jewelry and watch boutique on Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills. The store was designed by renowned Japanese architect, Tadao Ando.

Georg Jensen traces its roots back to 1904 when silversmith and sculptor Georg Jensen (1866-1935) started his workshop in Copenhagen. His jewelry, cutlery and hollowware design were an instant success and sought after throughout the world. When Georg Jensen died in 1935, his small workshop had developed into a world-wide company with shops in Paris, London, Berlin and New York.

Company Statement

Our vision is to be a leading, trend-setting, and surprising international luxury goods brand anchored in jewelry and watches. Proud of our Danish roots, faithful to our unique design language, committed to our history of quality and craftsmanship, our mission is to delight and surprise our customers worldwide by delivering unique products of superior design and quality, underpinned by unrivalled customer service.

By exceeding our customers' expectations, we will provide our shareholders with superior ROI (return on investments) and long term sustainable profitability as well as provide our people with a challenging, safe and rewarding working environment.

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Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Verragio Jewelry

Anniversary and Wedding Rings

With over fifteen years of experience designing fine jewelry, Barry Verragio is known for his high quality, innovative, and elegant engagement rings and wedding bands. However, it's his own romance that has most inspired the Verragio collections. Barry first learned the craft of creating rings as an apprentice. He was particularly drawn to working with platinum and diamonds, because the neutral metal allows you to really see the diamond's beauty.

The Paradiso Collection By Verragio was specifically designed with the wearer's comfort in mind. The elegant scrolling design on the inside of each ring provides the ultimate in everyday comfort, unseen in any other design. It hugs the contours of your finger to create the perfect fit and prevent the ring from spinning on your finger.

Verragio Diamond Paradiso Eternity Band
Beautiful Platinum Diamond Paradiso Eterna Band with 0.50ctw of Round Cut Diamonds by Verragio, featuring the ultimate in craftsmanship. The perfect Verragio Eterna ring makes a moment last forever.
$3500

To enhance his natural designing abilities, Barry Verragio studied at the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Having mastered ring design, he worked for several years in the jewelry industry. Then, he decided to propose to Tanya, the love of his life. To make a ring that represented how he felt, Barry invented a new technique - the Lumino Setting - that suspends the diamond above the ring.

Verragio Classico Platinum Lumino Setting Ring
Platinum Lumino pave set diamond ring with a split shank and diamond crown 0.30ctw.
$3350

The Lumino Setting
Four high prongs elevate the central stone above the rest of the band and setting, allowing the maximum amount of light to enter the ring and enhance its beauty. This minimally covered but fully secured design helps accentuate the diamond's shape and enhance its color and clarity for a truly stunning appearance. The diamonds are exposed on all sides to light, and in some rings even the side and accent stones are suspended in modified Lumino settings for maximum brilliance.

Verragio In-Gauge Platinum 8mm Men's Band
Platinum 8mm band with princess cut diamonds and black enamel rim 0.25ctw
$6500

Tanya accepted his proposal and adored her ring. Barry recalls, "When you see that type of reaction, you know it's more than an engagement ring, it's a commitment." So thrilled with Tanya's joy and her friends' praise of the ring, Barry decided to start his own company, Verragio, based on the one-of-a-kind ring he'd created for Tanya.

Barry and Tanya have now been married for over ten years and have two young boys. His marriage remains his primary inspiration for new designs. Barry says, "I believe a union between a husband and wife is as pure, brilliant, and should have as much fire as the moment she first received her engagement ring."See full article.

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Sunday, November 23, 2008

Jewelry Sale at Amazon.com

It's no big surprise to anyone that Amazon.com is the biggest online retailer, where you can buy everything from movies to clothing to tools. And they have some great jewelry at reasonable prices. Just in time for holiday gift buying, they have two special offers going on right now:

Buy Jewelry and Watches from the Amazon.com Jewelry Collection, and get FREE Super Saver Shipping. Items shipped between November 1 and December 31, 2008, may be returned until January 31, 2009 for a full refund.
Save $10 when you spend $50 or more when you pay with Bill Me Later. Offer valid Oct 13, 2008 - Dec 30, 2008.

14k Yellow and White Gold Crossover Hoop Earrings
These hoop earrings feature tubes of yellow and white gold that crossover one another. Both fun and elegant, these 14k gold earrings are perfect for any occasion. The posts are on a hinge and snap into a "U" shaped fixture on the back of the earring - forever relieving worries about lost earrings.
$149

Sterling Silver Open Double Flower Pendant, 16" - 18"
Add a dash of spring to your style any time of year with this pretty open flower pendant. Slender bars of polished sterling silver bend and curve to form a star-shaped double flower with pretty tapered petals. The floral design is anchored at the center by a small polished silver bead and secures to a triangular silver bale. It slides along a smooth and slender 18-inch curb chain that fastens with a spring ring clasp.
$29

14k Yellow Gold 5mm Oval Italian Byzantine Bracelet, 7"
Length: 7 inches
Chain: Byzantine
Clasp Type: lobster-claw
$199

14k Two-Tone Diamond Heart Ring
14k Yellow and White Gold, prong and channel set diamond accents.
Width: 18.8 millimeters
Length: 8.04 millimeters
$180

14k Yellow Gold Oval Mesh Hoop Earrings
These elegant oval hoop earrings are made distinctive by their striking mesh texture and their bright polished shine. Crafted from 14 karat yellow gold, they are comfortably lightweight and have a versatile medium size. A beautiful accent for any occasion, these earrings are featured on curved hinged posts with snap closures.
$65

14k Yellow Gold Freshwater Cultured Pearl, Peridot, and Blue Topaz Drop Necklace, 17"
This elegant, eclectic arrangement of gemstones, pearls, and golden beads looks as if it could have tumbled from a treasure box. It cascades gracefully from a 17-inch 14-karat yellow gold cable chain that fastens with a spring ring clasp. Pretty pink and white freshwater pearls, alternating with beautiful yellow-green peridot and pale blue topaz stones. Intermixed are rice-shaped yellow gold beads with a velvety matte finish. The pretty pastel colors in this necklace are the perfect accent piece with low V-necklines and strapless styles.
$149

14k Yellow Gold Blue Diamond Stud Earrings
Vivid blue diamonds are set in polished 14 karat yellow gold to create these striking stud earrings. The small round diamonds have been heat treated and enhanced to bring out their intense, vibrant blue color. They have a fair cut and a total weight of 3/8 carat. The diamonds are held securely in four-prong settings and featured on 14 karat yellow gold posts with friction back closures. Treated blue diamonds are very durable and have their own distinctive look.
$160

14k Yellow Gold Amethyst Bracelet, 7.25"
Seventeen purple amethyst stones are prong-set in popular and durable 14 karat yellow gold and interspersed with 16 petite diamond accents to create this exquisite bracelet. The round amethyst stones have a rich medium purple hue and are held in four-prong basket settings that allow light to filter through their facets, enhancing their color and sparkle. The 7 1/4 inch bracelet has a hinged design for a beautiful drape across the wrist, and it fastens securely with a simple lobster-claw clasp.
$260

14k White and Rose Gold Pink Diamond Butterfly Pendant
A cluster of seven pink diamonds (.07 ct) pave-set in 14 karat rose gold, creates a lovely focal point for this open butterfly pendant. The butterfly is fashioned in gleaming 14 karat white gold and loops directly over a slender 18-inch box chain.
$160

Sterling Silver Oval Blue Topaz Ring
Simple and stylish matte-finish Sterling Silver and Blue Topaz ring.
$30

Have a great week!
MaggieSee full article.

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Bangles, Et Al

I've been making bangles, a form of bracelet that I'm quite fond of myself. I always have some sort of bangle on whether it's a smooth band of gold or one set with gemstones. The bangle is an especially versatile bracelet since it can be extremely casual or very formal.
The Swarovski bracelet above is the epitome of bling with its huge Swarovski crystals, two Cosmic crystals on either side of a Graphic. It is definitely a bracelet that will be noticed. The bangle bracelet below is a bit more sedate than the one above, but combine rubies and emeralds, and you'll always have a piece of jewelry that will be noticed. The focal point of this bangle is a carved, fluted emerald surrounded by rubies; a toggle clasp has a cabochon emerald set in it.

The other bracelets include a citrine bracelet dwith a lovely borosilicate lampwork bead and charms, a three-strand garnet bracelet with some of the newest silver from Bali, and again, pretty borosilicate beads with an amazing depth and complexity.
The final two bracelets include an emerald bracelet chock full of genuine emeralds, large and small, transparent and opaque. I love the emerald toggle clasp with this bracelet especially; it adds so much richness to the emerald and silver.
Finally, another bangle bracelet with the most amazing pink Peruvian opals - faceted and with the clearest pink I've ever seen in an opal.
Now, if I can just get everything done before Thanksgiving!