RAPAPORT... The Spanish matador’s ornate regalia is the inspiration behind the De Luces collection introduced by Carrera y Carrera. Goldsmiths and jewelers from the Spanish design firm have interpreted the intricate gold filigree, lacework and sparkle of sequins from the bullfighter’s suit into precious jewelry of gold and diamonds. The result is three collections: Ruedo, Pasodoble and Alamar. Yellow gold and rose cut diamonds distinguish the Ruedo and Pasodoble collections that are inspired by the castanets and rigid embroidery of the suit. The Alamar collection is white gold with diamonds and showcases pieces of technical complexity. To capture the essence of the De Luces collections, Spanish model Almudena Fernandez and matador Eugenio de Mora were photo-graphed together by Mario Sierra for Carrera y Carrera’s promotional materials.
Yemenite filigree master and jewelry artist Yehuda Tassa will be conducting workshops on the ancient art of granulation. The workshops will be held at Little House Jewelry Workshop in Menlo Park, California, on August 2 and August 9. Tassa began studyingthe craft of Yemenite filigree when he was six years old. Taught by his father, Tassa worked in the family jewelry business in Yemen for 16 years. He now creates jewelry and teaches in Northern California. The workshops are sponsored by the Metal Arts Association of Silicon Valley, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the advancement of Silicon Valley metal arts through education, innovation and community. For information, visit the website www.maasv.org.
We all need a little protection sometimes and MyAngel pendants are just the answer. Created by Vienna, Austria–based Christian Weber, MyAngel is communication jewelry that symbolizes care, support, love or protection. Suna Bros. is the distributor of MyAngel, which comes in assorted sizes and is available in sterling silver or 18-karat gold with diamonds, gemstones or unadorned. Whichever one is chosen, MyAngel is perfect for sending best wishes from the heart.
Lune D’Argent is a new brand of five collections by designer Amy Levine that captures nature’s elements — earth, water, wind, fire and rain — in precious sterling silver sprinkled with diamonds or showcasing colored gemstones. The metals in the pieces are textured to evoke the essence of each element represented in the five collections. For information, visit www.lunedargent.com.
Fashion House MaxMara selected Platinum Guild International (PGI) as the official jewelry partner for its 2008 direct-mail magazine that will be distributed globally this month. Platinum jewelry by Beaudry, Erica Courtney, Herco, Ricardo Basta and Tacori adorned model Missy Rayder for the magazine’s photo shoot, showcasing the jewelry as an integral part of a fashion statement.
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