What are some of the most popular jewelry designers?
Famous designers for watches are Cartier, Baume & Mercier, and Michele Watches. Craftsmanship of fine timepieces is just another facet of the wide range of talent displayed by these legendary designers. Shoppers can find beautiful examples of the work of these top designers at stores like Saks 5th Avenue and Neiman Marcus.
Iconic designers like Gucci and Yves St. Laurent set the standard in the fashion world in terms of opulence and luxury. Gucci’s jewelry designs, like the Chiodo collection, showcase the very best of the Gucci style combined with the rich equestrian history of the label. Yves Saint Laurent’s styles are stark and trend-setting, just like the man.
David Yurman’s jewelry has a signature touch in his use of twisted cable. His designs are clean yet bold. You can shop for his work online at www.davidyurman.com, or at high-end retailers like Saks 5th Avenue and Neiman Marcus.
Other top designers are Judith Ripka, John Hardy, and Jude Frances. John Hardy is a forerunner in environmental responsibility and a portion of the proceeds from his special bamboo collection is used to plant bamboo seedlings in Nusa Penida, Bali. Jude Frances jewelry comes from the partnership of two like-minded, creative women whose designs can be worn for any occasion.
Philip Stern sculpts eclectic materials like ostrich, calf, and leather into exquisite pieces of art. The combination of these with more traditional media like mother of pearl and diamonds produces unique jewelry.
These are just a few of the many fine artists and craftsmen producing top quality jewelry. Spend a few minutes browsing online to see a representation of the thousands of glittering gems and creations from which to choose.
