Wednesday, December 31, 2014

KIMBERLY BAKER

18K Gold Vermeil Morgane Necklace
Designed by Japanese architect Minoru Yamasaki, Seattle, Washington’s Pacific Science Center was planned for the city’s 1962 World’s Fair.

Composed of eight buildings the center contains a butterfly house, planetarium, science exhibits and two IMAX theaters. 

Washington State is also home to featured jewelry designer Kimberly Baker.

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

TINA ENGELL JEWELLERY

18K Gold Quadruple Cup Ring
The Danish city of Odense is known not only for its stunning old world architecture, like Saint Canute’s Cathedral, but also for being the residence of luminaries like tennis player Caroline Wozniacki. 

Denmark is also the ancestral home of featured jewelry designer Tina Engell.

Monday, December 29, 2014

KIM POOR JEWELLERY

18K Gold and Citrine Sustone Choker Necklace
Good places to unwind and soak up the sun are the Brazilian beaches Praia do Futuro and Praia de Iracema

Located in the high-energy city Fortaleza, the beaches come alive at night with plenty of parties. 

Brazil is also home to featured jewelry designer Kim Poor.

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

REBEKA KAHN ARTWEAR

Rosanna Celtic Goddess Necklace with
Ceramic Clay, Black Glaze, Lava Rock,
Hematite and Turquoise Glow Beads
Kilkenny, Ireland is on its way to becoming a top tourist attraction. 

It is a location enveloped in history with 12th and 13th century landmarks that include the lovely stained glass windows and Gothic architecture of Saint Canice’s Cathedral

Ireland is also home to featured jewelry designer Rebeka Kahn.

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

WENDY YUE

18K Rose Gold Serpent's Nest Ring
with Opal, Brown Diamonds, Blue
and Pink Sapphires, Tsavorite and Citrine
A World Heritage Site, China’s Jiuzhaigou Valley is the habitat of the Great Panda. 

Shrouded in lore, legend says that the bodies of water located within the valley were created by the shards of a goddess’ broken mirror. 

China is also home to featured jewelry designer Wendy Yue.

Monday, December 22, 2014

SERRETTA MORRIS | SERRETTA HANDMADE JEWELLERY

Graduated Lapis Necklace
A one-time “sleepy fishing village,” Brighton, England stirs with visitors who seek out the pebble beach, music bars, and the assortment of “unique products” at North Laine

England is also home to featured jewelry designer Serretta Morris.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

ELIZABETH MOORE | FROOTE JEWELRY

Tetiara Necklace with Carnelian, Citrine and
Gold Button Pearls
Touted as the U.S.’s largest jewelry district, the Jewelry District of downtown Los Angeles also boasts annual sales of nearly $3 billion.

One of the earliest jewelry stores, established 82 years ago, was Harry Winston and Co

California is also home to featured jewelry designer Elizabeth Moore.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

LARA BOHINC

Red Acrylic Lunar Light Choker  with
Silver Foil
Rain water passes through the Skocjan Caves during the rainy season of Slovenia’s Karst region. 

Consisting of limestone caves, sinkholes, and collapsed dolines this UNESCO World Heritage site is praised for its beauty, and “archaeological significance.” 

Slovenia is also the ancestral home of featured jewelry designer Lara Bohinc.

Monday, December 15, 2014

CEYDA GUNGOR | JADA

14K Rose Gold Juju Bracelet with Champagne Diamonds
With its long summers and beautiful beaches the Turkish city Alanya is an ideal seaside resort.  But Alanya’s natural wonders is not all this city has to offer. 

The power of Seljuk architecture is on display with the 13th century Alanya Fortress, and the Red Tower.  Turkey is also home to featured jewelry designer Ceyda Gungor.

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

NEGAR KHATAMI | KATAMI DESIGNS

Sterling Silver
Sancus Pendant Necklace
The Iranian cities Ardabil, and Nir are former trade hubs with intriguing characteristics. 

Due to its location, near the salty Lake Urmia, Nir is known for its salt industry while Ardabil has a thriving Persian carpet business. 

Iran is also the ancestral home of featured jewelry designer Negar Khatami.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

LUCY FOLK

Gold Vermeil Pearly Dough Ring with White
Pearl and Orange Garnets
The intense red colored rocks of the Australian Olgas are one of the natural draws of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. 

The rocks are separated by valleys and can be accessed through two trails: the Walpa Gorge Walk and the Valley of the Winds.  

Australia is also home to featured jewelry designer Lucy Folk.

Monday, December 8, 2014

SAYA HIBINO

18K Gold Large Wing Necklace
At only 16 years old, Japan’s Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is considered one of Japan’s “finest engineering feats.” 

With a length of nearly 13,000 feet, the structure holds the distinction of being the “world’s longest suspension bridge.” 

Japan is also home to featured jewelry designer Saya Hibino.

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

THERESA BURGER

3-D Printed Triangular Magenta Nylon
Bangle Bracelet and Orange Nylon
Hexagonal Ring
Bordered by Algeria and Guinea is the African country Mali.  Often referred to as the “Jewel of West Africa’s Crown,” the French-speaking locale is believed to have established the world’s first universities.

Africa is also the ancestral home of featured jewelry designer Theresa Burger.

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

ARIELLE de PINTO

18K Rose Gold Vermeil Web Necklace 
The city of Winnipeg, located in Canada, is not only praised for its beauty but it is among the country’s largest municipalities. 

Some visitors eagerly partake of the scenic parks and gardens like the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden.  However, many enjoy popular cuisine at eateries like Provence Bistro

Canada is also home to featured jewelry designer Arielle de Pinto.

Monday, December 1, 2014

QUOTABLE GEMS | NICOLE KIDMAN


GAURI TANDON and RADHIKA TANDON | ISHARYA

18K Plated Brass Goddess Honeycomb Earrings
with Green Amazonite
Considered the largest of five observatories constructed by 18th century emperor Jai Singh II is Jaipur City’s Jantar Mantar.  

Constructed of stones, bronze sheets and marble the observatory contains the world’s largest sundial “which predicts seasons and eclipses.”  

India is also the ancestral home of design team Gauri and Radhika Tandon.
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