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May 2012

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Angelina Jolie Launches Jewelry Collection To Aid Charities

May 25, 2012  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

Whether you're Team Aniston or Team Jolie, you've got to admit that Angelina Jolie definitely knows how to rock the red carpet. While the world is still staring at her amazing legs, it turns out that Jolie has been designing her own luxury jewelry ... Read More

Diamonds By Kristin Hanson Amaze With Brilliant, Rare Colors

May 22, 2012  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza

Jewelry by Kristin Hanson reflects the harnessing of beauty and the transformation of luxury accessories into a wearable art form. In 2007 Hanson’s designs won her the Couture Award as one of the country’s top designers. After studying in Italy, she returned to New York where she began working out of her Brooklyn apartment, launching her first collection at Bergdorf Goodman. Hanson maintains her high caliber of work by using classical European goldsmith techniques and only the finest gems in her pieces.... Read More

Danish Fashion Designer Releases Line of Rugged Men's Jewelry

May 21, 2012  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza

It is in Paris, France where Danish jewelry artist Tobias Wistisen can be found handcrafting his incredible line of jewelry. It was in this city that Wistisen attended international design institute ESMOD and where he got his start in the industry training under British iconic fashion designer John Galliano.... Read More

Quirky, One of a Kind Jewelry Created From Unlikely Places

May 18, 2012  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Crème Nouveau isn’t your average high-end jewelry line—and that’s just the way they like it. The UK-based company is headed by Katherine Hawkins who personally seeks out vintage and retro materials in locations ranging from antique shops, attics, and craft shows.... Read More

Aston Martin Legacy of Beauty Reflected in Exclusive Jewelry Collection

May 15, 2012  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza

Australian designer Calleija and famed luxury car company Aston Martin are partnering to create an exclusive line of jewelry celebrating the Aston Martin legacy. John Calleija, who is of Maltese and Italian descent, imbues his beautiful pieces with a sense of true European style, and in 2000 was awarded with the De Beers Diamond International Award. The honor is considered the largest Design Award in the world. The designer consistently pushes boundaries, travelling the world to discover the best gems and metals and spearheading innovations within the field which includes his launch of the new “Glacier” cut for precious stones.... Read More

Chopard Celebrates the Legacy of Marilyn Monroe at Cannes Film Festival

May 14, 2012  |   Contributor: Deidre Woollard

The Cannes Film Festival is always the spot for international glamour. This year, the festival will celebrate film legend Marilyn Monroe fifty years after her passing. Festival partner, jeweler Chopard is paying homage to Monroe in several ways: unveiling a series of 25 unpublished photographs of the star by Milton H. Greene, as well as a jewelry collection that honors her beauty designed by Caroline Scheufele, artistic director and co-president of Chopard.... Read More

The Italian Inspiration of Lera Lee Fine Jewelry

May 8, 2012  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Texas-born Lera Lee, who now resides in Fort Worth with her husband and three children, has been creating luxury accessories for a discerning global clientele for over a decade. An expert in product development, Lera admits she basically fell into the world of fine jewels in 2001 while living in Italy.... Read More

Jewelry By Bjorg Offers A Touch of Exotic Surrealism

May 3, 2012  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza

Norwegian-born jewelry designer, Bjorg Nordli-Mathisen, only releases two collections a year. However, when she does, their rare artistry, a mix of mystery and exoticism, are often featured in elite fashion editorials such as Vogue Italia, Vogue Paris, Nylon, Marie Claire, among several others. Many of her designs have been inspired by her global travels, and especially by her time living in India.... Read More