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Sword pendant
by Parulina
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Growing up in the United Kingdom (U.K.), designer Parul Kuki
Seth was inspired by Gothic cathedrals, rock music and high fashion. She even
apprenticed with fashion icon Vivienne Westwood. Kuki Seth’s Indian heritage
infused her with a love of brilliant color. It was all of those elements that
became the vocabulary for Kuki Seth’s jewelry collection, Parulina. The line is comprised of richly colored gemstones
glittering with diamond accents in bold designs that capture the essence of
exotic, sun-filled places around the globe.
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Earrings by Calleija
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Ring by Bonato Milano 1960
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Award-winning Australian jeweler Calleija has partnered with
luxury automobile maker
Aston Martin to produce an elegant jewelry collection.
The partners share a passion for fine quality and top craftsmanship. Designer
John Calleija was influenced by the Aston Martin One-77 Supercar. The
collection, which was six years in the making, features a new cut —
the Astar,
based on the contours of the Aston Martin grille, the lines of which are
repeated in the diamond. In addition, Calleija incorporates pink diamonds from
the Argyle mine in some
of the pieces. The collection debuts May 16
at the
luxury automobile’s showroom in
Mayfair, London.
Platinum Guild International (PGI-USA) is busy reminding the
industry that platinum is the premier metal for jewelry. The recent BaselWorld
2012 fair showcased the third Platinum Design Awards competition. There were 52
entries vying for honors in four categories: Bridal, most commercially
appealing; Bridal, most innovative design; Men’s Jewelry and Trends. The
pieces, which were displayed at 26 participating manufacturers’ booths, were
judged by 50 international journalists during the show. Winners were feted at a
cocktail party where PGI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) James Courage presented
them with their awards. The winners for Bridal, innovative design, were
Philippe Tournaire, first place; Matthia’s & Claire, second place and
Domino, third place. For Bridal, commercial design, Matthia’s & Claire took
first place; Gerstner, second place; Meister, third place. Men’s Jewelry
first-place winner was Roberto Demeglio; TTF, second place; Paolo Piovan, third
place. Trends winners included Bonato Milano 1960, first place;
Heinz Mayer,
second place and Gebrüder Schaffrath, third place.
Shana Farr
introduced her Pure Imagination jewelry collection at the Players Club in New
York City. The collection is comprised of sterling silver pieces with gold
accents: Fortune Cookie pendants and charms open to reveal a personal message;
Secret Garden spells out memories in intricately filigreed lockets; Bouquet is
filled with flowers. In addition to an accomplished professional singing
career, Farr worked at Harry Winston, where she became global director of
merchandise. She later moved to Samuel Aaron, where she created designs as
director of merchandising.
Article from the Rapaport Magazine - April 2012. To subscribe click here.