11.24.2010

Jewelry Photographer

Silver Marrakech rings with pave white and pink sapphires.

I had an incredible time with the photographer Anya E., we did 3 separate shoots ranging from portrait shots in a grassy field and her studio to some outdoor macro shots.  These are photos from the first set, and I loved how she captured in beautiful detail the pave settings of the Marrakech rings, the cabochon cuts of the Barcelona setting, and the coloration and gold flecks in my lapis Belle Epoque ring.  It is great to see the jewelry on models, and also to mix and match different pieces from the various collections.  As always, Ayesa Flores did a gorgeous job with model Liz Craig's makeup creating a neutral palate that did not distract from the jewelry. 

 Vermeil Sakura stud, ring and pendant set.

Belle Epoque gold vermeil and emerald cut rock crystal pendant with gold vermeil white topaz Barcelona ring.

Stacked Barcelona rings (from left: silver with faceted green amethyst, silver with cabochon royal blue moonstone, silver with faceted blue topaz).

11.10.2010

18k Rose Gold Pave Diamond Marrakech Ring

I love rose gold because this alloy imbues the pieces with an antique feeling.  Jewelry made during the Belle Epoque Era (the 'Beautiful Era' in Europe from the late 1900s to before World War I) and Victorian Era often had a slightly pink hue.  Adding a tiny amount of copper to the gold alloy gives rose gold its color.  I think it is fun to incorporate this antique alloy to more modern pieces like my Marrakech Collection.  The pave diamonds also accentuate the outline which forms the ring.  This piece is meant to place an emphasis on the skin and its the beauty.  The body is revealed in the center of the ring rather than a set stone.

11.08.2010

Veteran's Day Benefit for the Wounded Warrior Project







Come join us at Ginger Boutique on Bethesda Row to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.

10% of profits will go to the WWP:

http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

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Sotheby's Auction


Starlette Collection to be auctioned along with many other items this Saturday at Sotheby's.

To purchase tickets for the event:
http://www.nyjl.org/?nd=events_fall_auct

The 'Kai' Ring - Japanese for the 'Ocean' or 'Sea'


New custom designed ring in 18k yellow gold with a center bright blue cabochon topaz and side cabochon royal blue moonstones. The smooth cut of the stones is higher and fits very nicely with rounded setting. I love these dreamy oceanic tones together!

Photo shoot in Japan





We took these photos a fifteen minute walk from my home in a tiny Japanese village called Ginoza-son. It was a beautiful day, but extremely hot. Luckily, Okinawa has one of the highest number of vending machines in the world per capita, so cold beverages were never too far out of reach! We loved incorporating the distinctive terracotta walls and marble cut slabs as backdrops for my new Japanese inspired collections. The day culminated with Liz (the model) rescuing a tiny, homeless and adorable kitten that was trying to stay cool underneath a car parked nearby. Thanks to our friend Holli, the kitten ‘Boomer’ now has a good home!
The makeup artist Ayesa did an incredible job with Liz, using a very neutral palate with a sun-kissed bronze glow. It photographed beautifully, even when the shoot moved to the water.