SPOTLIGHT

Susanne Klevorick’s background in fashion design at well-known highly wearable brands, coupled with her love for jewelry and growing up in Manhattan has all influenced her two-year-old jewelry company’s minimalistic and streamlined sensibility. Her shapes are clean-lined and modernistic. She draws her inspiration from the skyscrapers and architectural forms of New York City, softened by…

I remember meeting Sig Ward at one of the trade-only shows in New York City. I was immediately drawn to her large juicy gemstones and the way in which she allowed them to shine. I noticed a surprising minimalism in her approach to pieces that were bold and powerful and stood out yet were still…

    Samantha Jackson, the designer behind Heavenly Vices, takes inspiration from the beauty and history that she saw while growing up in New Orleans. She learned early on from her surroundings that the past is always part of the present and the melding together of different cultures, time periods and customs create a fertile…

    Shelley Cavanaugh might have only recently launched her fine jewelry collection in 2016 and formally showed her designs in August 2017. But this master metalsmith has spent over two decades in the industry working for other designers as a bench jeweler, as well as in small shops doing restorations and repair work. These…

  Upon entering Pam Zamore’s renovated ranch style home in Boston, one immediately picks up on the interior decorator turned jewelry designer’s vibe: eclectic elements that work together, resonating a message that speaks of her travels, her curiosity about different cultures and her love of the spirit and soul of the Southwest. Her collection, Chasseur…

Allison and Jordan Peck, the sister and brother team behind the Brevani collection, grew up in the jewelry industry. Allison, founder and director of merchandising explains, “we have been going to trade shows and visiting retail stores ever since we could walk.” Jordan, director of operations continues, “In 2016 we established Brevani as a branded…

A successful interior designer for 16 years, Susan Oster turned her eye to jewelry after sketching some pieces for a friend’s collection, who appreciated Susan’s earthy yet powerful aesthetic. “It all went very quickly after that. My friend offered to help me start up my own jewelry company, took me to the Tucson Gem Show…

For Meaghan Hennelly of Goldhenn Jewelry, “transitioning into bridal was a natural evolution. I had already been working with rustic opaque diamonds and these translate so well for women looking for something more unconventional in their choice of engagement rings.” Meaghan soon found herself adding white diamonds in all type of cuts that were anything…

  I first met Fern Freeman during The Couture Show, one of the major jewelry trade shows in Las Vegas for retailers and press. It was approximately 10 years ago, around the time that delicate stackable rings and layering equally dainty necklaces in varying lengths was just starting to become one of the popular trends.…

    Fashion-conscious fine jewelry designer, Gigi Ferranti associates precious pieces with milestones in a woman’s life, from heirlooms to gifts. These evoke cherished memories of friends and family to jewels purchased for achievements for oneself. It was one of these meaningful pieces that she first designed and gave her the impetus to launch her…