Upcoming Trunk Shows
Mary & Lou Ann
www.maryandlouann.com
Friday July 9th and Saturday 10th, 2010
We are both trained silversmiths who met while we were students at the University of New Mexico. Our work is truly collaborative and we share equally in all aspects of design and production.
We design and produce jewelry in sterling silver, inlayed with polymers. We fabricate the metal framework of each piece in sterling or use a mixture of cast and fabricated sterling components. All cast components are created from masters that we have fabricated ourselves in silver and copper or carved from wax. The color process is a mixture of both liquid and clay polymers. We create our colors primarily through oil pigments and integrate both synthetic and organic materials, such as sugar or sand, to create texture. We occasionally use semi-precious stones for contrast and accent colors. We utilize a surface finishing process of ultra fine sanding grits to create a semi-gloss surface on the polymers. Each piece is oxidized and scratch finished by hand, to create texture and drama within the silver. Necklaces and pendants are strung on stainless steel cables, sterling cables or other non-traditional materials. All work is designed and fabricated by us in our studio. We do not have assistants or staff of any kind.
For more information about Mary and Lou Ann please visit www.maryandlouann.com
Past Trunk Shows
Jes MaHarry'
www.jesmaharry.com
Saturday May 1st thru Saturday May 15th, 2010
From an early age, Jes MaHarry's love for the beauty in nature was clear.
Riding horses bareback and wandering for treasures throughout the forests
and fields of upstate New York, her bond with nature never ceased.
In college, she majored in illustration and fine arts. Subsequently, Jes
went on to pursue her passion of artistic expression in making jewelry
indicative of nature's spirit. In her early career, she worked several jobs
while financing her growing business, now known as SunHorse. She was
simultaneously forming relationships with Native American artisans and
African bead traders. As time went on, she integrated her creativity and
emerging skills, her love of color with precious beads, and her love for
illustration with raw metal.
She spends countless hours molding nature with her own imaginative spirit
to form the foundation of her own unique expression. Her hand-hewn, free
forming sterling silver, gold and platinum pieces are easily distinguished
and collected world-wide. After having achieved global success, she now
employs a staff of artisans to assist in rendering her spirit in each
individual creation.
Alexandra Rivera
AlexandraRiveraDesign.comFriday June 11th and Saturday June 12th, 2010
Alexandra Rivera earned a BFA from Syracuse University and now makes her home in Connecticut.
Rivera creates jewelry with designs derived from nature: fine leaves, delicate stems and tiny blossoms. The look is understated and feminine. Her jewelry offers effortless beauty.
"My jewelry is designed to appear spontaneous but in fact its subtleties are very thoughtful and expressive…. The style is enhanced by the sparkling color palette of fine gems that are in wonderful contrast to the matte gold finishes. Earrings of oval circles are enhanced by incorporating the glimmer of diamond beads.
"I use elements from nature but often I find that universal design elements themselves such as line and space are inspiration enough for my jewelry. My use of asymmetry ultimately creates balance."
For more information about Alexandra visit http://www.alexandrariveradesign.com/
Carol Workinger, Carolina design
studiocarolina.com
Trunk Show: March 19- March 20, 2010
Organic elements and exquisite color sensibility form the foundation of the jewellery label carolina which attracts such stars as Cameron Diaz, Sting, Sheryl Crowe, and Phoebe Cates. The collection comprises an unusual and rare mix of semi-precious stones along with horn, leather, and shell styled into feminine and sexy shapes. Created in 1999 by entrepreneur Carol Workinger, carolina offers a wide range of hand-crafted necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings. Formally trained as a goldsmith at the Jewelry Arts Institute in New York, Carol oversees all aspects of design and production at her New York and London studios.
2009 Trunk Shows
River Song
Friday, September 25th & Saturday 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2009
The architecture of the natural world inspires her collection. Through her study of horticulture and plant taxonomy, and the vivid journals and illustrations of 19th century botanists influence her designs.She hand selects each gem for luminosity and unique character. Many pieces echo the forms of flowers she observes. Others are inspired by the colors and textures in nature.Her jewelry is a journey into the natural world.
River Song Jewelry began as a winter reprieve from organic farming. She draws inspiration from the world around her, River Song jewelry envokes the essence of the earth. Her designs celebrate the natural world with refined organic style. Each piece is carefully crafted by hand, preserving its authentic nature.
For more information about Alexandra visit http://www.alexandrariveradesign.com/
Echo of the Dreamer and Mars and Valentine
May 18 - June 6, 2009
Step into the showroom and you immediately feel the sense of calm that the name Echo of the Dreamer evokes. In the heart of Manhattan’s bustling garment district, Echo of the Dreamer occupies a 4,400 square foot loft decorated like a sanctuary far outside the city – with towering plants, eastern statuary, and a balcony with a view of the Empire State Building. Serene and inviting, this is where designer Margaret and her team of Dreamers create inspiring collections of stunning jewelry season after successful season.
Margaret incorporates exotic and rare minerals and gemstones into treasures that are sought after by collectors and celebrities. The collection is brilliantly eclectic and ever changing. Joss Stone has worn her Dreamer jewels during the Super Bowl halftime extravaganza and most recently during her performance at the Angel Ball. Nicole Miller commissioned a dramatic line of Celtic inspired gemstone crosses and cuffs for her spring runway show.
Echo of the Dreamer is sold at select Saks Fifth Avenue locations and prestigious art galleries nationwide. Prices range from $80 for a pair of jade and peridot earrings, to $2400 for an Ancient Roman coin pendant in 18k gold with an emerald crystal drop on sapphire beads.
Some things are just better old - especially when they’re new. Mars and Valentine, a division of Echo of the Dreamer headed by Margaret’s daughter Myoshin, is strong and elegant, fun and ultra feminine; each piece by Mars and Valentine tells a story. Iconic, mythological images are combined with industrial metalwork to create pieces that are timeless as well as gorgeous. All pieces are handmade, with astonishing attention to detail - featuring vintage and antique items set amongst natural stones, gems, and pearls, all in sterling silver and brass. Some of the highlighted materials include Czech, Japanese, and German glass, carved intaglios and cameos, and Victorian-era metal.
The balance of cherished objects, with the strength and humor of modern design is the heart of Mars and Valentine- creating an intriguing new sensibility- jewelry for the modern goddess. Prices range from $60 to $3800.
For more information and for press samples please contact:
Sara Greulich
212.594.8022
sara@echoofthedreamer.com
www.echoofthedreamer.com
www.marsandvalentine.com
Lika Behar
www.likabehar.comFriday June 19th and Saturday June 20th, 2009
Lika Behar was born in the magnificent city of Istanbul. With roots in ancient Anatolian civilizations, this former Byzantine capital has evolved into a cosmopolitan metropolis which juxtaposes sublime historical architectural expressions within a modern skyline. As such, Istanbul is known as one of the truly great romantic destinations of the world and is the fundamental source of inspiration for the Lika Behar Collection.
Lika’s family lineage is one of storied gold coin dealers; a trade long believed to be the lifeline of the Mediterranean. Her collection elegantly reconciles the rich inspiration of ancient jewelry traditions, utilizing only pure and nimble 24 Karat gold. The results are pieces wrought with a sensual and tactile modernism. The 2008 collection is also infused with brilliant gemstones reflecting the varying hues that recall the depths of blue waters that cradle Lika’s birth country. Her workroom in Istanbul deftly reconciles ancient history with the sensibility of the modern world. Each piece from the collection is uniquely hand wrought with the exquisite precision once celebrated by ancient artisans; yielding a tawny luxury fit for the modern woman whose jewelry reflects, at the same time ancient history, and the art that is the modern feminine spirit.
Alexandra Rivera
AlexandraRiveraDesign.comFriday, May 1st and Saturday, May 2, 2009
Alexandra Rivera earned a BFA from Syracuse University and now makes her home in Connecticut.
Rivera creates jewelry with designs derived from nature: fine leaves, delicate stems and tiny blossoms. The look is understated and feminine. Her jewelry offers effortless beauty.
“My jewelry is designed to appear spontaneous but in fact its subtleties are very thoughtful and expressive…. The style is enhanced by the sparkling color palette of fine gems that are in wonderful contrast to the matte gold finishes. Earrings of oval circles are enhanced by incorporating the glimmer of diamond beads.
“I use elements from nature but often I find that universal design elements themselves such as line and space are inspiration enough for my jewelry. My use of asymmetry ultimately creates balance.”
For more information about Alexandra visit http://www.alexandrariveradesign.com/
David Urso
www.ursojewelry.comFriday April 3rd and Saturday April 4th, 2009
David Urso’s highly sophisticated resin and sterling silver jewelry is a visual feast of color, form and surface. Sensual organic shapes and a painterly use of hand-tinted resins, which are applied in solids and patterns, characterize the work. His signature collection is created by experimenting with natural herbs and spices as pigment, sometimes combining them with pastels and mixing them directly into clear resin. The resulting color range is vibrant, earthy, and beautifully textured. Recently David has been using woods and clear resin. His new collection features the elements of turquoise and birch, while incorporating Native American and Mexican influences to create his own contemporary designs. As always each piece is entirely handmade in his studio in Ulster County, New York.
- David Urso
10% off our David Urso collection during the Trunk Show!
Dana David
DanaDavid.com
December 12th & 13th, 2008
Inspired by graphics and architecture, the bold, sculptural design of the Dana David collection is married with classic elegance and attention to detail. Dana Melnick began designing her own pieces because she was unable to find jewelry that she could relate to on a personal level - substantial pieces that reflected her passion for great design, fashionable and hip enough for every day wear. Meticulously hand-crafted using the finest materials, the pure shapes and satin finishes are designed to enhance the natural beauty and elegance of the metal and stones. A lover of the graphic shape of stars since childhood, each piece is signed with her trademark logo star.
Ann Lightfoot
www.annlightfootdesign.com
November 14th and 15th, 2008
Ann Lightfoot's simple yet elegant jewelry designs are inspired by the natural materials she works with. "The color, cut and shape of a stone dictates each design," says Ann, who creates each of her unique pieces by hand, using precious and semi-precious stones and the finest linen, silk or sterling silver.
Ann's jewelry also reflects her interest in other cultures. After graduating from Harvard College, where she earned a degree in History and Literature, Ann ran a teaching program in Bangkok, Thailand. She has also worked with Cambodian refugees in Thailand, for a non-profit organization in Paris and for a French cosmetics company in New York. Ann's first jewelry designs were created out of jade medallions and vintage glass stones found in a Shanghai antique market, and she continues to use fine Asian, South American and African beads and pendants in her designs.
Ann’s jewelry has been exhibited at art galleries and museums and has been featured in several publications, including the June 2005 edition of Lucky magazine and the August 2006 issue of Bon Appetit. Ann lives in Lyme, Connecticut with her husband and four children.
Next trunk show is Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13th with Dana David.
Cynthia Liebler Saari
Woodstock, Ct.April 25th and 26th, 2008
Artist Bio
Cynthia Saari started making glass beads in 1995 following work in textile and small business. Her art wearable jewelry pieces are sold and exhibited in numerous galleries and art museums in the U.S.; she teaches and consults nationally about the ancient craft of glass beadmaking and has work included in several publications. She recently curated a show of lampwork glass for a well-known New England gallery. Her studio is in a rural part of Connecticut, where all work is made and designed by her personally.
Artist Statement
Like many artists, I am influenced by things in the natural landscape such as patterns and colors in tree bark and branches. Art and architecture, particularly Asian design, has found its way into my aesthetic. Using opaque glass with metal leaf, enamel powders, and threads of pulled glass enables me to create and “organic” appeal, building each bead in a process similar to layering a painters’ canvas (though materials are worked in a 1200 degree flame). Having the technical ability to express an artistic idea in a three dimensional form is the challenge and reward for me.
Glass beads are combined in finished jewelry using semi-precious stones such as agate, carnelian, onyx, chalcedony, opal, garnet, and turquoise. Findings are made of sterling silver and gold-filled wire. I personally select accent stones in my travels to various gem shows, occasionally adding vintage beads to my one-of-a-kind “jumble necklaces”.
- Cynthia Liebler Saari