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… »

Gurhan Sleeping Beauty Turquoise in Veranda

Turquoise is one of the most distinctive gemstones in the world and has been used in jewelry craft for many thousands of years. The name is a French derivation of Turkey, a country through which much of the original supply of turquoise travelled from Egypt. Though the original sources of this unique gemstone lie in the east, there are turquoise mines throughout the world. Amongst the most prominent mines currently in operation is the Sleeping Beauty mine in Arizona. This mine produces some of the most prized turquoise in the world and is a major supplier to a variety of jewelers.

One such jeweler is Gurhan Orhan. Known for his revival of ancient jewelry craft techniques, tools and designs, Gurhan brings antique character into a modern context. In this way, it is fitting that Gurhan would choose to use Sleeping Beauty turquoise in his storied designs. As a native of Turkey, Gurhan’s use of turquoise is that much more felicitous, and the gem’s exceptional character is particularly well matched to his metal of choice, 24k gold. Continue Reading… »

Gurhan Gives Back

The world of designer jewelry is one of glamour, extravagance and opulent marvels. Existing in this lofty atmosphere, it’s all too easy for designers and their patrons to lose sight of the everyday. However, some members of this elite community choose to lend a hand to those less fortunate than themselves. One such person is world renowned gold jewelry designer Gurhan Orhan.

This summer, Gurhan partnered up with charitable organization God’s Love We Deliver, helping in their mission to provide healthy meals and nutritional counseling to individuals afflicted with life-altering illnesses. Gurhan was able to contribute in two ways. Firstly, the brand donated a gorgeous aquamarine “Slice” necklace to be included in an auction bennefit. Secondly, memebers of the Gurhan staff volunteered together in the GLWD kikitchen helping to craft nutritious meals for over 3,000 people.

In these times of economic hardship, it’s doubly important for those endowed with wealth and privilege to open their hearts and share what they have with the disadvantaged. It’s encouraging to see that a successful and talented jewelry designer like Gurhan Orhan has made it a priority to persue such ambitions.  This is just one more reason why Gurhan is one of our favorite jewelry brands.

Megan Fox in Gurhan for Transformer’s Premier

Great things are clearly on the horizon for Megan Fox. This blue eyed and tattooed brunette is fast becoming one of the hottest stars of her generation. With tremendous media attention and the watchful eye of America’s men and women on her, this young star is poised to take Hollywood by storm. Often compared to Angelina Jolie, Fox is a sexy and fiery model and actress who grabbed the world’s attention for her turn in Michael Bay’s “Transformers” film. Since appearing scantily clad and sweltering over a car engine, Fox has nabbed #2 spots on both FHM’s and Maxim’s top 100 lists of the world’s sexiest women. Continue Reading… »

Sandra Bullock Says Yes to Gurhan!

From RomCom to Rom Dram?

Sandra Bullock has had a very successful career, playing leading ladies in romantic comedies. How is it then, with her new movie The Proposal about to be released, can she declare that she HATES romantic comedies???? Isn’t that her bread and butter? Her claim to fame? Her next leading role? Au contraire says Bullock.

In her new movie The Proposal, Sandra Bullock plays a Canadian born book editor living in the US, who faces deportation because of her immigration status. Her character quickly decides to remedy the situation, by marrying her assistant, played by Ryan Reynolds, who she has tormented professionally for years. Their characters start out hating one another, and end up falling madly in love. Sound funny? PLEASE don’t call it a comedy! Bullock feels it is a romantic drama, reminiscent of films from the 1930s and 1940s. Romance? Drama? Call it what you like, but the chemistry between Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock will result in box office gold. Continue Reading… »

Gurhan’s Silver Style

In the shifting landscape of luxury goods, customers are thinking hard about their purchasing decisions, and brands are rethinking aspects of design and style. Affordability is a major theme, and along with this, customers are demanding designs which offer intangible values such as timelessness, sentimentality and a deeper meaning. While some brands struggle to meet these new challenges, Gurhan is confidently displaying a wealth of attractive new designs which meet the needs of the new luxury goods consumer. Continue Reading… »

Gurhan Willow Statement Necklace: A Turkish Delight

Gurhan, Statement Necklace, Spring is here, and Summer is soon … how many more reasons do you need to love this Gurhan Willow Statement Necklace ?

Gurhan reinvigorated the jewelry industry with his 24K gold creations, pioneering the art and craft of working with such a precious and soft, malleable metal.  Each piece of jewelry is made in Turkey and is numbered and signed by Orhan Gurhan himself which speaks to the one-of-a-kind design philoshophy of the jeweler.  Continue Reading… »

Gurhan Yellow Gold Earrings: Strike gold with your girl on Valentine’s Day!

Listen up guys, Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and you can’t slack off on a gift for your lady. So if she loves yellow gold, look no further than Gurhan for some finely made gold earrings. Here, we’ve got three versions, for the variety of ladies out there, and of course Gurhan has a bunch more here on Vialuxe. These confetti flake earrings are hand hammered and feature some gorgeously blue briolettes that give a bit of movement to these pieces. These Gold Collection marquis stencil earrings also have some movement action on the top with gold beads. I love the cutout shape of these beauties. Certainly not least, we’ve got Gurhan’s simple teardrop shaped earrings, that are extremely versatile. These three options from Gurhan are sure to please any great girlfriend this Valentine’s Day!

Gurhan – Fall Gold Rush !

Gold Rush Fall 2007 is in full swing!! Just last Friday, I met friends for birthday drinks at a great little bar (complete with dark atmosphere and way cool DJ music) and saw so many women wearing gold bangle bracelets – my friends included. I saw some women wearing several thin gold bangles on both wrists and some wearing wide cuff gold bracelets on both wrists. Either way, the bracelets were truly specatular, making for a chic look – the gold really popped in the dark club! These women are definitely current with the jewelry trends for Fall! So, which designers have these ultra-in, lustrous yellow gold bangle bracelets? Gurhan! Gurhan is the ultimate in yellow gold jewelry. He creates gold bangle bracelets (like the one here), gold necklaces, gold bracelets, and gold rings using only PURE 24 karat gold! The difference in luster between pure 24k and diluted 18k and 14k is immediately recognizable. Whereas diluted gold actually does look yellow, 24k gold looks like “gold bar – gold rush” gold! Grab your mining pan and join the fashionistas going atfer the Gurhan Gold!