Carmen Marc Valvo & Gurhan

When it comes to fashion design made for real women, Carmen Marc Valvo has made a serious name for himself. From his successful collaboration with Victoria’s Secret to strong relationships with both Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, Valvo is one of the most beloved and successful modern fashion designers. His creations have been worn by a host of celebrities including Beyonce, Kate Winslet, Eva Longoria Parker and many more.

Carmen Marc Valvo’s Spring 2010 presentation was recently broadcast live over Times Square in New York City. For this special runway show, each of the participating models was adorned with 24k gold bangle bracelets from master goldsmith Gurhan Orhan. These stacks of radiant pure gold provided an extra element of pizzazz which was the perfect accent to Valvo’s hip designs. Continue Reading… »

500 Carat Diamond Discovered

A 507 carat diamond has been found at the Cullinan Diamond Mine in South Africa. The diamond is yet to be fully examined or valued, but it is believed to be of exceptional color and clarity and may well be one of the most extraordinary diamonds ever unearthed. Current estimates say the diamond may be worth 20 million dollars or more.

The Cullinan Diamond Mine is one of the world’s most noteworthy diamond mines having produced the largest diamond ever discovered. Appropriately named The Cullinan Diamond, this extraordinary diamond was extracted in 1905 and weighed 3,106.75 carats. Other noteworthy finds at the mine include a 460 carat piece of rough which yielded a 101.27 carat shield cut diamond which sold for $6.2 million. Continue Reading… »

Gurhan Featured in Elite Traveler

The creative genius and inspiration harnessed by Gurhan Orhan gives birth to some of the most unique and marvelous jewelry in the world. Gurhan’s designs are anything but conventional and have a mysterious element of nostalgia. While the brand has had its fair share of mainstream success, there are few brands that even come close to effectively imitating Gurhan’s style.

The mixture of organic elements, ancient craftsmanship and innovation results in one of the truly extraordinary modern designer jewelry houses. As a constant tinkerer, Gurhan releases an abundance of new designs on a regular basis, and often, these designs showcase exciting new materials. Though Gurhan is known for his use of hand-hammered 24k gold, over the years, he has successfully incorporated a vast assortment of materials into his jewelry, far exceeding what most of his contemporaries choose to explore. Continue Reading… »

H.Stern at DVF Spring Collection Launch

This past Sunday in New York City, Diane Von Furstenberg launched her Spring Collection 2010 named “Oasis.” The designs in this collection are vibrant and youthful. Inspired by Egypt and various desert locales, these fashions glow with animal prints, floral chiffon and golden fabrics. Shirt dresses, safari suites and her classic wrap dress designs all sauntered down the runway on glamorous models.

Along with Diane’s exciting new clothing styles, the models wore some of the DVF by H.Stern jewelry pieces. Providing the perfect compliment, these dazzling jewelry creations add sparkle and bold accents. Some of the featured jewelry designs include “Icon” necklaces in 18k yellow gold, “Sutra” bracelets in silver and “Power” rings crafted in 18k yellow gold with rock crystal gemstones. Continue Reading… »

Rashida Jones Wears H.Stern for InStyle

As the daughter of the infamous media mogul Q (Quincy Jones) and actress Peggy Lipton, Rashida Jones comes from an extremely talented lineage. It’s no surprise then that this lovely actress is not only successful but multi-talented. Along with a growing inventory of television and movie acting roles, Jones is an accomplished musician and Harvard graduate.

Rashida is featured in a fashion spread in the September 2009 issue of InStyle magazine. Photographed in pale and earthy shades of pink and tan, her natural beauty is complemented by the summery rural shoot location. Further accenting her down-to-earth allure is a “Stars” collection diamond necklace from H.Stern. The design is a triple drop style crafted in 18k noble gold. Each of the lovely diamond stars displays pave set chapmagne diamonds. Continue Reading… »

Franco Pianegonda – Creating a Lifestyle

As one of Italy’s most successful young jewelry designers, Franco Pianegonda has built a globally recognized brand that offers bold fashion designs. With collections for both men and women, Franco Pianegonda is a true lifestyle brand that displays an adventurous and distinctive aesthetic. Continue Reading… »

Gurhan Cuff Bracelet in Modern Bride

When it comes to bridal style, playing it safe with classics is a good strategy for some, but it’s certainly not essential. In fact, choosing to go bold can be a great way to add to the significance and excitement of such a momentous celebration. While most will choose white metals and white diamonds for their wedding day, a more adventurous soul might opt for radiant yellow gold and gemstones to add iridescence and drama. Continue Reading… »

Hot Pink!

On December 1st, Christie’s Auction House in Hong Kong is set to offer the largest fancy vivid pink potentially flawless diamond ever to be offered for sale at auction. Weighing exactly 5.00 carats and set in a ring by famed international jeweler Graff, this cushion cut pink diamond is estimated at $5-7 million US dollars. This makes it one of the finest and most important pink diamonds ever to be offered at auction. Continue Reading… »

Marco Bicego Jaipur Diamond Earrings

Marco Bicego is a brand that has made a big splash in the designer jewelry world recently. With styles that are fun, distinctive and flexible, this Italian jewelry house has captured a large audience and clientele. From vibrant gemstone compilations to dazzling gold and diamond compositions, there is an overall touch of class which unifies Marco Bicego’s vision.

One of the brand’s most recent collections is “Jaipur Diamonds.” With pave white diamonds set in 18k white and yellow gold, these designs are elegant and dazzling while maintaining a playful look. The gold displays a hand-rendered finish which has an organic and raw feel. Some of the designs in this collection also feature large colored gemstones providing a rich candy colored pallet.

These large diamond dangle earrings are featured in the August issue of “In Style” magazine. With large hoops dangling from pave diamond studs, this design is dynamic and bold. An exciting new take on classic gold hoops from Marco Bicego’s latest collection.

Roberto Coin Cares

Luxury Italian jewelry designer Roberto Coin has launched his fall 2009 advertising campaign, featuring supermodel Christy Turlington. This is a special campaign and one close to Christy and Roberto Coin’s hearts: Five percent of net proceeds of jewelry pieces featured in these ads will be donated to YouthAIDS. Roberto Coin has supported YouthAIDS for the past three years in their global incentive of raising funds and awareness to the world’s youth population.

Christy Turlington, who joins other Hollywood heavyweight philanthropists such as Ashley Judd, Salma Hayek and Penelope Cruz, feels a meaningful connection with this campaign. Having recently returned from Africa where she visited young mothers and children living with HIV/AIDS, Turlington wanted to collaborate with brands trying to effect change on a larger scale. Continue Reading… »