KATHERINE DANNENBERG
EXHIBITOR PHASE Kickstarter DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION This piece is part of a body of work concerning convergent evolution, and the forms of each link were inspired by the pod-like forms that recur in the natural world in plants and animals alike.
LISA KRULASIK
EXHIBITOR PHASE Kickstarter
MANELI SARMADI
EXHIBITOR PHASE Kickstarter DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION My experiences in both industry and handmade fields have brought up a never ending debate within me. Both craft and industry constantly inspires my designs, and allows me to discover aesthetic values in various materials. Hard and Soft No.1 Brooch is an investigation of applying alternative materials in contemporary jewelry. The stereotypical utilization of certain mediums prevents people to appreciate their beauty. The design focuses on manipulating industrial materials like concrete and steel into organic shapes in order to convey a different perspective. They are indeed unique in texture and forms, that have potentials to adorn the body.
OLIVIA SHIH
EXHIBITOR PHASE Kickstarter DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION The photograph of an upside down glacier by Alex Cornell. Typically white with snow, the flipped iceberg is a deep shade of translucent blue-green. Mesmerizing but dangerous, the flipped iceberg is also indicative of global warming and subsequently changing salinity levels in the sea.
SOPHIA CHAI
EXHIBITOR PHASE Kickstarter
DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION My inspiration for this piece came from my love for music, as the name of this piece suggests. The Etruscan chain represents the audience as it is being enveloped by the pendant symbolizing the sound of the symphony. The pendant itself is the body of music, made up of individual gold filigree wires which represent the orchestra members. The sterling band wrapping around the pendant is the conductor, keeping everything together and in harmony.
VICKY LEW
EXHIBITING PHASE Kickstarter DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION FLIGHT is Vicky Lew’s debut collection, fueled by nature-inspired forms and the juxtaposition of these forms on the human body. Born in Malaysia and based in London, the recent Central St. Martins graduate found that living in close proximity to Hyde Park heightened her appreciation for the beauty of nature, particularly that of birds in flight. Her aspirations were to capture the drama and majesty of this transient moment in pieces of fine jewelry.
AMY GLASWAND
EXHIBITING PHASE Rising Star
DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION This piece combines the glamour of deco mixed with modern architectural elements...softened with the luster of pearls. I like the combination of these elements...glamorous yet clean.
ASBURY ADAMS
EXHIBITING PHASE Rising Star DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION Geodes are small crystal caves of power and beauty. These unique crystal caverns hold and amplify energy which is used for protection. Rubies bring love, confidence, loyalty and courage to the individual. The marriage of these two represent the divine feminine within all of us.
AVIGDOR LLC
EXHIBITING PHASE Rising Star DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION �My Beloved� demonstrates a relationship and feeling of love, in which G-d declares HIS love openly and constantly, giving us a feeling and awareness that G-d is our very best friend. Just as I am connected to my G-d (My Beloved) so I am connected to my husband (My Beloved) resulting in a 3-way relationship resulting in the birth of a child who forms an immediate connection with their parents and G-d.
AYVA JEWELRY
EXHIBITING PHASE Rising Star
BLACKBIRD AND THE SNOW
EXHIBITING PHASE Rising Star
DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION These earrings represent the Celestial inspiration of our sky and the marriage of the moon and stars. The diamonds represent glittering stars, and the moonstones represent the moon and her luminous glow.
BQ JEWELRY
EXHIBITING PHASE Rising Star DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION The piece is inspired by Nature’s beautiful designs. I am always amazed by the intelligent patterns in the work of nature. Vine like wire work becomes three dimensional line drawing that brings lightness with delicate volume expressing organically systematized form from surroundings.
DANA BRONFMAN
EXHIBITING PHASE Rising Star DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION The “Holly” ring reimagined one of my first designs, the Hollow Ring, as a single, solid form with an elegant, convex curve to complement the circular cutouts of varying sizes that dot the ring’s perimeter. The ring’s hole pattern represents the oculus, openings in architecture, to balance the form with the freedom of negative space. I added diamond halos to frame the matte gold with sparkling dimension.
DORYN WALLACH
EXHIBITING PHASE Rising Star DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION Doryn’s inspiration to use polished black agate for the pendant stems from her interior design work, which often featured beautifully-veined marbles and other stonework. The South Sea pearl’s setting was influenced by the ornamental Art Deco details of Rockefeller Center. The gold ball chain, meanwhile, is another echo of Doryn’s background in interior design; it’s a play on a lamp chain
HOZONI DESIGNS
EXHIBITING PHASE Rising Star DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION The inspiration for this piece is the balance we see in nature’s rugged beauty, particularly the mountains. There is so much harmony in something so rugged, and we believe this piece captures that balance. It retains an organic element yet has the elegance of refinement.
ILYSSA LONDO
EXHIBITING PHASE Rising Star DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION Love the organic natural stones that can be found in our earth. Love how labradorite is a stone that transcends and changes color based on the light it is in.
MERIDITH MARKS
EXHIBITING PHASE Rising Star DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION The inspiration for the Lily was to create a statement pieces that can be worn as a three different jewelry pieces.
MWPARIS
EXHIBITING PHASE Rising Star
DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION the courage and the ingenuity of the first beings.
SPENCER FINE JEWELRY
EXHIBITING PHASE Rising Star DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION The method of Spencer Portrait gemstones incorporates photography with fine jewelry. It uses modern technology inspired by hand-painted portraits of nobility, Reverse Intaglio, and Cameo. The Angel Gabriel is part of a series of Winged Creatures, and Powerful Females. In history, male angels have been portrayed as females .in paintings and mosaics. I dream that these icon of history may be revered and appreciated in a contemporary setting. Customization is also encouraged for clients to create a Spencer Portrait gemstone of an image which they adore within this radiant frame.
TK METAL ARTS
EXHIBITING PHASE Rising Star DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION ”The dahlia, in its versatility, its beauty, its infinite variety of color and form, it is the very symbol of San Francisco life and of the spirit of her people” - Dahlia Society of California.
TURA SUGDEN
EXHIBITING PHASE Rising Star DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION These earrings are a study in deconstruction of a classic composition. By building signature settings to encapsulate negative space beneath each diamond, the gold work becomes as impactful as the stones themselves. A muted color palette of green and gray give this unique pair of earrings a soft, romantic air reminiscent of misty evenings.
ADINA PLASTELINA
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION This design is inspired by the magnificent peacock feathers. The designer wanted to catch the beauty of peacock eye, by creating an exact pattern in our Millefiori technique.
ALEX MONROE
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION The Wild Rose collection is inspired by English hedgerows, which bloom with wild roses in late spring, each piece is a careful and detailed study into the natural beauty found growing wild in the English landscape.
ANGELA GEORGE
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION The Halo Collection inspiration came from a fabric pattern, which is where a lot of my inspiration comes from. My thought behind making this bracelet was to create something very classic and somewhat heirloom.
CIRA LTD.
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION The construction of a multi storey office building just opposite our workshop inspired me to this design.
CONNI MAINNE
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident
DALLAS PRINCE DESIGNS
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION
When East meets West, many smaller communities merge together creating a more unique sophisticated metropolis. This ring was inspired by all those who joined together to unify and build something beautiful. The synergy of this design is in each section of hand detailed filigree and engraving that is highlighted by white Diamonds and a very colorful Sunset Mandarin Spessartite.
DEETA THAKURAL
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION Diamond slices are chips from rough uneven octahedron diamonds. This piece is showing the journey of a rough diamond that becomes a faceted diamond slice.
DENISE JAMES
EXHIBITING PHASE
Resident
DESCRIPTION OF inspiration Denise James Terra Petal Earrings are reflective of ancient
DENNY WONG
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident
DORIAN&ROSE
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION I’ve always loved looking at jewelry that looks back at you. I believe the soul is revealed through the eyes, and I wanted to capture that feeling. I started with the eye (marquise diamonds) after that, the ring guided my hands and I followed it’s path.
ED LEVIN
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident
DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION The challenge of forging a bracelet from one 3� continuous piece of sterling wire. A large cabochon stone was added for summer color.
EHINGER SCHWARZ
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident
FERN FREEMAN
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION This cuff design is inspired by the dresses worn by the flappers of the 1920s era.
GALAETA JEWELRY BY ATRIST
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION A pure heart, like its precious counterpart, gold, is rare and beautiful. The Heart of Gold Collection celebrates the beauty of both in this stunning pendant.
HOLLMULLER
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION We love how our carbon fiber can look like wood or Damascus steel. We wanted to make a bracelet that was durable and attractive. This piece feels incredible! It is such a hard substance and yet it can be so soft.
INES RIO
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION «Nas Estrelas», meaning «In the Stars», represents a night sky, full of cosmic elements that marvel and intrigue us. The grey diamond stands above- maybe it is a planet- adding dimension to the stellar surface. The ring shank has its own spatial movement, with an irregular shape all around the finger.
JORGE REVILLA
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION Coils, twists and textures found in organic rope.
JS NOOR
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION Inspired by the Hawa Mahal in Rajasthan. Hawa means wind. The earrings are lightweight and airy and inspired by the architecture of this fantastic 18th century structure.
KELIM JEWELRY DESIGN
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION Istanbul- The flow of the beautiful Bosporus and the Asian and European flair that the city has to offer. Istanbul has a vibrant life and an alluring mystic unlike any other. There is a great history of many cultures and this piece tries to capture the “Oriental” side of Istanbul.
KURTULAN
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION Rugs and ancient wall engravings.
LITTLE H
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION Inspired from the naturally formed geodes in Tucson. It is my romantic idea of encrusting luscious gemstone in the interior of pearls.
LULU DESIGNS
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION The Orion Ear Climber takes its name from the stars, as we hope capture the constellations through this unique pair.
LIVEN CO.
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION Inspired by the beauty and strength of Roman Columns, the Heirloom Baguette Pillars Band is a key piece in L I V E N’s Heirloom Collection, where old world charm and romance meets clean modern aesthetic.
LORD JEWELRY
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION Inspired by my love for nature and my passion for jewelry enameling.
MAGICK FUSAGER DESIGN
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION This piece honors the vast transformations in a persons life from birth to death using the metaphor of the butterfly. Inspired by reflection on a long personal journey.
MERIDA DIAMONDS
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident
DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION I prefer to design elegant and beautiful pieces that women love to wear but don’t look overly feminine. This cuff does just that; delicate and beautiful with a definite wild side. Kind of like a contradiction. There’s a lot of attitude going on here. I like to design pieces that will “steal the show”.
MICHAEL JENSEN DESIGNS
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION People’s eyes watching an event from the seats of an amphitheater
MICHAEL JOHN
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION The piece was artfully designed around this rare Australian Black Opal from thousands of years ago from under the Seas of a specific region of Australia. Michael John beautifully captured all the beauty and glory of the Seas where this rare opal came from and created a nest of magical charm for this unique stone.
NINA NGUYEN
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION The Rings are pieces you wear for yourself, since you can see them all day. There is a personal joy in having the variety to choose a simple look, or to create a complex statement with different shapes, colors and textures.
PHILIPPA ROBERTS
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION I am always striving to make the jewelry that women can wear everyday. This piece is simple and timeless and circles appeal to everyone.
RONA FISHER
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION Rushing water, springtime thaw, mountain stream
SAVIO JEWELLERY
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION We got the inspiration from Flower and trying to describe there phases we tried to transform its beauty on this piece of jewelry.
SONETTE JEWELERY
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION This piece has Nature with a capital N for inspiration. From the tree bark in a colorful spring forest, it shines through the day for independent women.
THE INSPIRED COLLECTION
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION The ring Patai is inspired by the koru (a stylized fern-leaf motif) as it unfurls from a spiral shape into a fern leaf, opening up towards the light. This is symbolic of new life and new beginnings, growth, strength and peace. A beautiful inspiration when people are getting engaged and starting a new life together. Crafted in platinum, Patai Pink clasps a pear shape sapphire so gently in the unfurled frond of the koru that the gemstone appears as if it is floating. The name Patai is a Maori word translated to mean “to ask, question, inquire, crossexamine, provoke and challenge.” It is a constant reminder of why our team are passionate about designing jewelry - we aim to constantly challenge and radically change people’s perceptions of what they thought was possible in a ring.
TINA JEWELLERY
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION Mellow,irresistible nature
TOBY POMEROY
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION After flowing through the ear, chain links back to the piece behind the diamond creating a continual, elegant, and balanced look.
TRESOR
EXHIBITING PHASE Resident DESCRIPTION OF INSPIRATION Fancy cut organic diamond pave with white round brilliant diamond bracelet set in 18k Yellow Gold