GARRETT MALLON

Sterling Silver Salmon of Knowledge Pendant Necklace

For those who happen to visit Galway, Ireland in July you might be fortunate enough to see its annual art festival. 

The festival is renowned for its Macnas Parade—a “street dancing event showcasing Ireland’s rich musical history.” 

Ireland is also home to featured jewelry designer Garrett Mallon.

SIFIS STAVROULAKIS

18K Gold and Oxidized Sterling Silver Ivy Plant Leaf Ring

The Greek city Faliraki is an energetic locale with shopping bargains along the cobblestone streets of Rhodes Old Town; restaurants that highlight scrumptious local cuisine; and a booming nightlife with clubs like Bed and Ziggy’s. 

Greece is also home to featured jewelry designer Sifis Stavroulakis.

GERT HELLMUTH

18K Yellow Gold Ring, Earrings and Bracelet
with Diamonds from Croco Collection

Located on the southwest border of Germany in the Vosges Mountains is the Moselle Valley.  

The area is widely known for its white wine, and 13^th century castles that include Burg Bischofstein, and Burg Pyrmont.  Germany is also home to featured jewelry designer Gert Hellmuth.

LIA DI GREGORIO

18K White Gold Mobile Ring with Pink Pearl

The rustic beauty of Italy’s Cinque Terre, located on the Italian Riviera, is one of the regions many highlights.  

Those who have visited this unique locale reveal that it is a place separated from modern fixtures like a whole other world.  

Italy is also home to featured jewelry designer Lia Di Gregorio.

TZU-JU CHEN

Lotus Necklace with Paper Money,
Kingfisher Feather Inlay, Coral,
Turquoise and Monofilament

Located in the Chinese province of Sichuan, Dazu County is renowned for its stunning rock carvings. 

Included among the rock carvings are “fifty thousand statues of Buddha.”  China is also the ancestral home of featured jewelry designer Tzu Ju Chen.

ALEXEI SOLDATOV | ALEX SOLDIER

Smoky Quartz and Diamond Pendant Necklace

Touted as one of Russia’s major “religious centers,” Suzdal is an 11^th century city that houses spectacular 13^th and 17^th century churches and cathedrals.

Russia is also home to featured jewelry designer Alexei Soldatov.

KATHERINE JETTER

18K White gold Sweetpea Flower Earrings with
Pink Sapphires and Diamonds

Tropical temperatures and an energetic night life characterize Darwin, Australia a small but captivating city with a multi-cultural population. 

Australia is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Katherine Jetter.

JULIA HADI

18K White Gold 3-Wheels Diamond Bracelet

Curious whales and dolphins can be seen during August and September while scuba diving at Indonesia’s Manado Dive Resort. 

The lush locale is a volcanic island with plenty of “fresh fruits and vegetables.” 

Indonesia is also the ancestral home of featured jewelry designer Julia Hadi.

2014 JEWELRY TRENDS (VIDEO)

The runways of Givenchy to Paul Gaultier showcased fabulous jewelry from ear cuffs to funky turquoise necklaces.  Check out some of the styles on trend for 2014!

ARABEL LEBRUSAN

18K Gold Diamond Sequin Ring
with Diamonds

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Spain’s Cave of Altamira houses ochre and charcoal etched, three-dimensional ceiling paintings from the Magdalenian period.  Spain is also home to featured jewelry designer Arabel Lebrusan.

ANNE SPORTUN FINE JEWELLERY

18K Gold Diamond Flow Bar
Bracelet with Diamonds & Aquamarine

For 83 years Canada’s Montreal Botanical Garden has provided its visitors with astonishing panoramic views of sumptuous gardens.  

Established during the peak of The Great Depression, of its 200 acres one of the most popular areas is the traditionally styled Japanese Garden complete with swimming koi carp and tea ceremonies.  Canada is also home to featured jewelry designer Anne Sportun.

MARIO GARAVELLI

18K Gold Hoop Earrings with Diamonds

There is an unconventional tourist attraction in Venice, Italy: the Palazzo Ducale (or Doge’s Palace).  

Housing the courts and seats of government the structure is known for its stunning Gothic architecture and “vast collections of paintings.”  Italy is also home to jewelry house Garavelli.

JOANNA DAHDAH JEWELLERY

18K Gold Vermeil Bi-Color Ring

With a population at just over a quarter of a million, the city of Tyre ranks fourth as one of Lebanon’s largest cities.  

The city is one of antiquities where ancient Byzantine and Arabic ruins remain.  Lebanon is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Joanna Dahdah.

EKATERINA POKROVSKAYA

18K Gold Infinity Cocktail Ring
with  Quartz and Cubic Zirconia 

The 18^th century Russian structure Catherine Palace is a visual feast for the eyes.  

Ordered for construction by Empress Catherine I, its exterior “contains over 100 kg of gold” while its interior boasts Hanging Gardens, Neo-Palladian accents and the ethereal Hall of Lights.  

Russia is also the birthplace to featured jewelry designer Ekaterina Pokrovskaya.

PETRI KYMLANDER

18K Gold Dumortierite Pendant
with Diamonds

Espoo, Finland is a city highlighting activities to satisfy the adventure seeker, the nature lover, and the history buff. 

The Serena Water Park offers fun in the sun with water slides and swimming pools while the Marketta Park is Finland’s “largest permanent garden.”

Lastly, the Gallen Kallela Museum is the quintessential setting for the bookish type.  Finland is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Petri Kymlander.

MARIA BLACK | MBJ

18K Gold Plated Crescent Earrings (Top Left);
18K Gold Plated Chaos Ring (Top Right);
Oxidized Sterling Silver Castro Ring (Bottom Left); and
Sterling Silver 1925 Necklace (Bottom Right)

At just over 100 years old, The Little Mermaid sculpture, located in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a popular tourist site.  

In fact, Copenhagen is ripe with a variety of places to see whether media related or scientific.  Denmark is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Maria Black.

BRIAN de STAIC

10K Gold Cashel Half Hoop Earrings

The Irish town of Dingle, located in County Kerry, is an area of scenic wonders that include the Blasket Islands; the pottery of craftsman Louis Mulcahy; and a fun-loving dolphin named Fungie. 

Ireland is also home to featured jewelry designer Brian de Staic.

PIERRE-YVES PAQUETTE | PIERRE-YVES

14K Pink Gold Pendant Necklace
with Tahitian Keishi Pearl & Pink Sapphire

Cape Breton Island, located in Nova Scotia, Canada, holds within it one of the area’s most talked about Cabot Trail.  

trails:

The 185 mile highway dips and winds through the island’s most beautiful scenery.  Canada is also home to featured jewelry designer Pierre-Yves Paquette.

YUKO FUJITA

Wood & Shell Lost World & Memory Reading
Pendant Necklaces

The lush beauty of Japan’s Heian Shrine Garden is an amazing place of landscaping and natural beauty. 

Divided into four sub-gardens that face south, west, middle and east each garden hosts tranquil ponds and floral arrangements of cherry blossoms, bush clover and irises.  Japan is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Yuko Fujita.

ALEKSANDRA VALI

Oxidized Sterling Silver
The Spark of Passion
Brooch Pin with Coral

Affectionately known as “Mother Volga,” the Volga River is not only Russia’s major water source, and the country’s national river, but it is also the largest river in Europe.  Russia is also the birthplace to featured jewelry designer Aleksandra Vali.