Meet Our Designers
- CYNTHIA ANN
- CYNTHIA ANN BRACELETS
- JUDE FRANCES
- JUDE FRANCES NECKLACES
- KC DESIGNS
- KC DESIGNS NECKLACES
- MIZUKI
- SALE ITEM
- SUZANNE KALAN
- WHIM EXCLUSIVES
- ZASHA BY JUDE FRANCES
- ZASHA BY JUDE FRANCES NECKLACE
Alwand Vahan, also known as Sacha, studied at Paris' jewelry and design school La Chambre Syndicale de la Bijouterie, Joaillerie et Orfevrerie ... the same school where his grandfather was awarded medals for his designs eighty two years earlier. Alwand Vahan was one of the first jewelry designers represented exclusively by Bergdorf Goodman before he began designing for Cartier, Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus, Mayor's and others.Today, Sacha's collections are often featured in Town and Country, Luster, In Style and other publications.
Angelique de Paris is the pioneer of magnificent designs made of precious metals and a luminous colorful resin in an extensive palette of stunning hues, which come alive against the skin. The designer's philosophy is to embellish women with luxurious high-style and richness both in design and color.
Arman Sarkisyan is not your typical jeweler, a throwback to a time of old world jewelry-making, his methods are as ornate and intricate as each of his pieces. Inspired by his travels, art, as well as mystical and spiritual elements, many of his designs are a blend of the Gothic and Byzantine eras combined with modern influences. Working with rich 22K gold and oxidized silver, as well as precious and semi-precious stones, Arman’s charms, earrings, rings and bracelets are old-school classics with a unique and innovative design.
Beverley K has grown into a major force in the jewelry industry. Beverley K is committed to carrying jewelry of the highest standards and then ensures that this well-crafted jewelry is channeled through the superior retail jeweler to the final consumer.
The collection debuted with a femme petite line of handcrafted bridal rings. Combining feminine charms with exquisite craftsmanship, each ring is a gorgeous mosaic of fine miniature work. Micro-pave beads secure in place the stream of tiny diamonds that form a halo around the brilliant center stone. The ancient art of hand filigree is meanwhile taken to marvelous new depths. Each strand of 18K white gold is fashioned into delicate vine like curls to form a fancy bridal bed. Finished with deep hand-engraving reminiscent of royal insignias, this bridal collection indeed appeals to the princess in every bride.
President and Founder Morrie Knopp, who named the collection after his long-time partner and wife Beverley Knopp. A mother of two, Beverley splits her busy schedule between raising their two young daughters and assisting Morrie with the daily operations of his jewelry firm, often appearing at trade shows across the country.
Christopher Designs diamonds are expertly crafted using the finest materials and technology available. Christopher Slowinski came to America twenty-five years ago bringing with him the elegance and precision of a fine European jewelry designer. Christopher Design's jewelry unites classic jewelry training with revolutionary technological design advantages. The innovation used in their designs is clearly evident by the several US patents that Christopher Design's holds .He has been awarded three U.S. patents for his groundbreaking work in setting and cutting diamonds. The amazing Crisscut™ Diamond is recognized for its superior brilliance and fire as they have an astounding 77 facets in their Emerald, Cushion, and Asscher Cuts. This technique is so innovative a U.S. patent protects it. In fact, in the entire world there are only two jewelers to ever be issued a patent for invisible set jewelry, Van Cleef & Arpels and Christopher Designs.
The uniqueness of my collection of jewels comes from the passion and desire to always have something individual and new.
The Cynthia Ann Collection of interchangeable earring charms has been evolving over the past decade. What began as a need to simplify my jewelry wardrobe (I wore the same pair of diamond hoops for over a year) turned into a desire to have change. I began working with KC Designs to help create this new and ever changing look. My first exchange was with owners Lenny Krol & Joe Carullo who helped create an exclusive line of interchangeable earring charms for my line Cynthia Ann Collection. The charms gave me the ability to change my look with my mood and of course my wardrobe. A full array of the collection can also be found at Cynthia Ann located in the Cotton Club Collection in Houston Texas. The look of Cynthia Ann is romantic, feminine and reflects the ultimate in girlish sophistication and most importantly changes with my every whim.
Diana Heimann was born in Michigan and educated at the University of Michigan School of Art. The Jewelers of America selected Diana as New Designer of the Year in 1997.
Warm, imaginative and multifaceted, Diana Heimann's designs are the distinctive expressions of an energetic creative talent inspired by art, architecture, nature and spirituality. She creates rings, earrings, necklaces and other pieces that are entirely original with 18 karat gold, platinum, diamonds, pearls and colored gemstones as her palette.
Diana's jewelry is intricate, hand detailing, frequently with floral motifs and ornamentation that evokes Renaissance art. Even when her work features large stones and bold shapes, it has a sense of lightness and balance that makes it eminently wearable.
The result is a collection of enduring yet trend-setting jewelry that is completely original, with a one-of-a-kind feel that makes it the choice of fascinating women throughout the world. Her work is a favorite with many celebrities who have selected Diana Heimann jewelry for public events such as the Oscars, and for their personal wardrobes.
After finding success with their first venture in the jewelry business, Emily and Ashley Green branched out and decided to create a second line. Emily and Ashley lent their first names to this line, as well as the same unique color combinations, patterns and textures that are the trademark of Greenbeads. Using only precious stones and fourteen and eighteen karat gold, Emily and Ashley delivers a sense of finery to colorful, yet chic pieces. Above all, Emily and Ashley jewelry is distinctive, and has a personality to match.
Emily and Ashley has been featured in many magazines, and on celebrities such as Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson, Katie Couric, and Jennifer Garner.
For more than two decades, Jordan Scott Designs has combined the finest materials with an artist's vision to handcraft some of the world's most innovative designs in gold, silver, and diamonds. From a small studio in Manhattan's diamond district, Jordan stepped on to the international stage in 1995 when he introduced his breakthrough line of Y necklaces in silver and gold - the first time the design made famous on the TV hit Beverly Hills 90210 had ever been done in these metals. Since then, Jordan's uncanny eye for the "next big thing" has kept his shop at the forefront of jewelry design and manufacture. Which is why his work is continually in demand among the most respected retailers large and small. Few shops in the world offer the originality and craftsmanship of a Jordan Scott creation along with a competitive price point. Season after season, the Jordan Scott brand - and private labels - are among the best selling in the industry. Jordan Scott Designs LTD remains headquartered in Midtown Manhattan.
Orange County based jewelry designers, Jude Steele and Frances Gadbois, with a motto to "Just Go For It" started Jude Frances a little over 4 years ago. The two women decided to translate their mutual love of jewelry into their own line. Jude Frances started with an initial investment of $9000. Of that a large portion came from the sale of an antique ring given to Jude by her grandmother. They entered the market determined to settle for nothing less than success. Both women's background and personal experiences are reflected in their work. Frances was born in English Countryside and educated by her father about the antique jewelry world. Frances infuses a more conservative and timeless element of the line. Jude, a native Texan, brings a hint of funkiness into their designs using colorful stones and wrapping stones in gold and diamonds. Their personalities provide the ideal partnership with Frances's particular eye overseeing design and manufacturing, and Jude's vibrant personality managing the sales and marketing.
KC Designs began as the entrepreneurial dream of two childhood friends, now business partners, Lenny Krol and Joe Carullo in New York City. KC Designs has established a reputation of excellence in the industry and has remained a leader in designs innovation with over twenty years of experience. KC Designs offers a varied selection of diamond jewelry from classic silhouettes to cutting edge creations.
KC Designs diamond and gold collection exudes an inspiring vision of timeless beauty. From casual sophistication to formalwear, each piece is meticulously designed with the consumer in mind.
KC Designs has caught the attention of many celebrities, fashion editors, and fine retailers nationwide. KC Designs has been featured in Lucky, In Style, GQ, Hamptons, FHM, Us Weekly, Ladies Home Journal, Shape, National Jeweler, Lustre, JCK and Modern Jeweler. KC Designs jewelry has adorned such celebrities as Katie Holmes, Kelly Ripa, Gloria Estefan,Jessica Simpson,Heidi Klum. KC Designs has also appeared in major television programs and feature films in a pair of KC's large diamond hoops on Sex and the City.
The unexpected beauty of everyday objects is a source of end less inspiration for the designers and manufacturers of Makur. A fascination with balance, shape and texture is evident in their unique collections. Each piece features an unusual combination of gold finishes and colors including rose, white and green and the textured braiding element that has become a design signature.
Since inception, Manak has pioneered the use of Natural Color Diamonds, Diamond Briolettes, Old Mine Cuts and Rose Cut Diamonds for fine jewelry designers in the trade. Today, the next generation, led by Pratima Sethi, has introduced Manak Couture, a refreshing line of jewelry that brims with vitality and youth but is anchored in the sophisticated use of diamonds, and brought forth by an unchanging influence of the world's natural wonders. The jewelry line’s muse and uniqueness are rooted in the adornment of nature filled with a spectrum of colors. Manak Couture is a celebration of elegance and luxury in an art deco and contemporary style through the interplay of Natural Fancy Color Diamonds, Briolettes and Rose Cut Diamonds.
Mizuki Nagasawa was born in Tokyo, raised in New York, and schooled in sculpture at the School of Visual Arts. Her fine arts background, cool Soho style, and Japanese heritage are evident in the sleek movement and visual power of her shapes, executed in both 14 and 18-karat gold and diamonds. Worldly, fashion-aware women and men who have an eye for detail wear Mizuki. She also has a celebrity following that ranges from Jennifer Aniston to Steven Tyler of Aerosmith.
Ray Griffiths, an Australian-born jeweler, has been creating gorgeous jewelry for close to 30 years. Ray draws inspiration from architecture and art. His technical excellence and skilled craftsmanship enable him to create lasting pieces. His degrees from the Gemology Institute of Sydney in Gemology and Diamond Technology and a five-year apprenticeship alongside master artisans, where he honed his skills by creating the elaborate substructures for tiaras and crowns (crownwork). There are not many modern jewelers who know as much as Ray does about the composition and form of rare metals, stones and gems. This knowledge and Ray Griffith's jewelry can be found in the collections of celebrities, private collectors of fine jewelry, and select boutiques in the US. Ray's work has been featured in publications including Courvoisier's Book of the Best, Elle, In Style Magazine, Jewelry Connoisseur, Martha Stewart Weddings, New York Magazine, Town and Country, American, Australian, Italian and Japanese Vogue & W.
Jewelry designer Rhonda Faber Green, the creative force behind Rhonda Faber Green Designs, clearly loves hearts, diamonds and filigree. They appear throughout her creative endeavors. After graduating from UCLA, Rhonda joined the merchandising department of Max Factor, developing new products and creating shades and promotions for the LA-based international cosmetic company. Three years later, she applied her marketing and design skills to the jewelry business, helping build one of the country's largest privately owned jewelry stores. In 2002, the Rhonda Faber Green - . Kazanjian Bros., Inc., the legendary estate jewelry company, partnership was created. Delicate and feminine, like their designer, the dazzling collection includes necklaces, bracelets, pendants, earrings and rings, exquisitely crafted of 18-karat yellow and white gold or platinum and precious stones - primarily diamonds, and semi-precious stones.
Carol Seiden and Carolyn Gang. Two women. Two distinct fashion styles. A shared passion for designing sophisticated 18K gold jewels that transcend time and trends. SeidenGang first achieved fame by developing a process for transforming timeless Greek and Roman mythological plaster bas-reliefs into sophisticated artful jewelry. This pioneering collection earned rave reviews for its intricate detail, expert craftsmanship and stunning beauty. SeidengGang’s DIVAGOLD jewelry can be seen in luxury magazines such as: Town & Country, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Gourmet and Departures.
Shaesby Scott's background is embedded in art and sculpture. While living abroad in Rio de Janeiro, he discovered his passion for jewelry. Today, Shaesby is recognized for sophisticated collections that combine art with fashion. Each piece of jewelry is handcrafted with the intention of complimenting a woman’s beauty. Based In Austin, Texas, Shaesby continues to increase new work representing his creative passion for timeless design.
With an artist’s eye and a passion for jewels, designer Shaill Jhaveri started Shaill New York in 2000: a precious jewelry line that continues to evolve and take chances. Summed up by an editor as “refined elegance,” the collections, primarily in 18k gold and precious stones, are also playful and inventive. Outside his own collections, Shaill consistently collaborates with other designers and jewelry corporations, allowing him to be more expansive- to “breathe and grow” as he puts it. The designer, a native of India, lives and works in New York City.
The delicate and ornate pieces that comprise Sheryl Aufrichtig's jewelry collection are true works of art. Piece by piece the collection has evolved into one of the most recognizable jewelry brands in the industry thanks to Aufrichtig's unique and handcrafted designs that create the illusion of gilded lace.
Taking a cue from an artistic set of parents, Aufrichtig grew up with an appreciation for intricate fabrics, precious metals and fine craftsmanship. As a young girl born and raised in New York City, Aufrichtig spent many weekends with her father in the garment district hiding behind spools of fabric and daydreaming about dress styles - even staying awake all night before the first day of school to read the September issue of Vogue. Years later she turned her dreams into reality and embarked on a career in fashion for 15 years as Vice President and Head of Merchandising at a leading woman's coat manufacturer. A sculptor by craft and inspired by her passion for the ornate, Aufrichtig began to shift her artistic gears when she became disappointed with the lack of creativity in the jewelry market. She then set out to create a niche line of jewelry that would blend the delicate and classic look of textiles with the timeless allure of yellow gold.
Today, the collection continues to embody the spirit and passion of this native New Yorker, skillfully balancing her love of art and elegance, creatively presented in designs that have the look and feel of one-of-a-kind jewelry. From graceful teardrop earrings and bold semi-precious stone necklaces, to signature flower pendants and dramatic yellow gold and diamond cuffs, Aufrichtig never stops pushing the envelope creating must-have accessories coveted by both bohemian women and fashionistas alike.
Sheryl Aufrichtig resides in New York City with her husband and two children.
Susan Novogrodzki was expressing herself with gold wire and precious gems from an early age, pretending to make her own jewelry in her father's factory. "Jewelry is part of my heritage, I grew up surrounded by it.” Her parents are from Argentina and came to New York approximately forty years ago. Her father trained as a bench jeweler in his native country and after two years, In 2007, She launched her own collection, which has garnered a successful and loyal following among retailers and consumers alike. Her philosophy is that women today are much more comfortable purchasing jewelry for themselves then ever before. So she wants her customers to be able to wear the jewelry today, as well as in five to ten years from now.
Jewelry designing became Suzanne Kalandjian's passion after her first child was born. She started making her dreams a reality when her husband encouraged her to start their own company, Kalan, in 1988. Suzanne and Paul were involved in the jewelry business, both in retail and manufacturing, since their teenage years, through their respective parents. Presently, Suzanne Kalan jewelry designs are recognized and sold internationally.
