Upcoming Trunk Shows
Past Trunk Shows
Sarah McGuire Trunk Show
www.SarahMcGuire.com
Friday September 9th and Saturday September 10th
New York-schooled, Chicago-based jewelry designer and metalsmith Sarah McGuire finds inspiration in organic forms, manmade curiosities and classic modernist design. Growing up in New England, Sarah spent her summers on the beaches of Cape Cod and coastal Connecticut, collecting objects and absorbing the landscape that would later inform her work as a jeweler.
From her timber-loft studio, the designer and a small team craft each piece of jewelry by hand. Sarah uses recycled metal - primarily high-karat gold and sterling - mixing it with linen, leather, rough gemstones and diamonds that are conflict-free and responsibly sourced.
With its emphasis on both design and craftsmanship, Sarah's spare, organic work rewards scrutiny without clamoring for attention. Her goal is to make timeless, meticulously crafted pieces that can be treasured for years to come.
David Urso Trunk Show
Friday, September 23rd & Saturday, September 24th
David Urso's highly sophisticated handcrafted jewelry is a visual feast of color, form and surface. The jewelry is characterized by sensual organic shapes and a painterly use of hand tinted resins, which are applied in solids and patterns.
His classic signature collection is created by experimenting with natural herbs and spices such as poppy seed, expresso and dill. He uses the dried minced plants 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, crushed turquoise and birch wood chips have been added to the inlay. This new jewlery collection integrates the use of Native American and Mexican jewelry influences into his own contemporary designs.
As always... each piece is entirely handmade in his studio in Ulster County, NY.
Martha Sullivan Trunk Show
marthasullivan.com/
Friday May 20th and Saturday May 21st
Working out of her studio on the coast of Maine, Martha handcrafts wearable treasures made of sterling silver & gold accented with precious stones and pearls. Blending traditional and exotic influences, her inspirations extend from ancient civilizations to modern architecture. Martha has a unique affinity for containers, and embodied in her creations in a sense of small holding spaces.
Martha's passion developed by working with metal. Drawing upon this fascination, she has devoted herself exclusively to the pursuit of innovative metalsmithing and jewelry design. Martha synthesizes diverse elements to create designs that cast an enduring impression. Her designs are stamped with signature Sullivan patterns, with the finished piece oxidized to enhance both texture and form.
ARA Collection Trunk Show!
www.ara24k.com
Now thru Saturday, March 26th
The story begins with two brothers and a small jewelers bench in Bodrum, Turkey. Then, neither could have imaged that their unique designs would captivate so many. Nearly two decades later Ara Collection is known worldwide for it's handcrafted 24 karat gold jewelry.
In 2002 Ara Collection expanded to the US, opening their first retail store in Santa Barbara, California. Over the next few years Ara continued to grow. The collection now graces over 150 jeweler stores nationwide, as well as Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Bermuda and Puerto Rico.
Ara Collection takes pride in quality and workmanship. Each piece is created by hand in a small work shop in Turkey. Inspiration for the collection comes from the rich history of ancient Anatolia civilizations and the beauty of Mediterranean and Asian sea.
Terri Logan Trunk Show
Tuesday, April 19th thru Saturday, April 30th
Primarily self-taught, my work is based on formal concerns, design and function. I make jewelry because of the intimacy the function allows. I use metal and stones ( river rocks ) because they are inherently strong materials. The combination of metal and stone allows me to integrate the industrial and organic elements of our world. These materials are rich in their historic value, and intrinsic to our growth as a civilization; their abundant character, separate or in relation to each other, offers me infinite possibilities as a language.
Alexandra Rivera
AlexandraRiveraDesign.com
Friday December 3rd and Saturday December 4th
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.alexandrarivera.com/
Lika Behar
www.LikaBehar.com
Friday, November 19th 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. & Saturday, November 20th 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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.
For more information about Lika Behar please visit www.LikaBehar.com.
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
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.
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