{"id":12329,"date":"2021-10-26T06:39:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T01:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=12329"},"modified":"2021-10-27T12:12:16","modified_gmt":"2021-10-27T06:42:16","slug":"bejewelled-notes-from-couture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/bejewelled-notes-from-couture\/","title":{"rendered":"Bejewelled Notes from Couture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We took a tour of the Couture show in Las Vegas this fall and have been busy curating some of our favourite jewels from the fair. This is the third and final installment of the Couture highlights.<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Harwell Godfrey \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Couture show was wonderful for Lauren Harwell Godfrey of Harwell Godfrey. \u201cI appreciate the show acting as a deadline for me to get these new works into the world. It was also very special for me to be surrounded by the Couture community,\u201d she says. The designer unveiled several new one-of-a-kind pieces as well as two new collections at Couture \u2013 Other Dimensions and Between the Lines.\u00a0New stockists, sales and a Couture award for best in \u2018Colored Gemstones under $20k\u2019 were highlights from this year\u2019s show observes the designer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Stardust Cigar Band crafted in 18-karat gold features triangles set with round diamonds alongside sharp-edged baguettes, to create an interplay of patterns. By Harwell Godfrey<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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18-karat gold, gemstone, diamond, and stone bead tassel pendant. By Harwell Godfrey<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

She loves large scale pieces and says they inevitably grab the most eyeballs. \u201cThere\u2019s a big one-of-a-kind Chrysoberyl medallion in the Other Directions collection that got a lot of love at the show, and I think the unexpected subtlety of Between the Lines captured a lot of interest. But by far, the most eyeballs went to my Totem pendant from my Cleopatra\u2019s Vault collection that won the Design Award,\u201d she adds.
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Retrouva\u00ed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kirsty Stone of Retrouva\u00ed showed the new Impetus collection for the first time. \u201cThis collection is all puzzle pieces and interlocking shapes that were designed as symbols representing that we are each individually part of a much larger picture,\u201d explains the designer, who hadn’t shown a new collection since March of 2020. \u201cThe period leading up to this show and post-show has been pretty hectic considering the switch in schedule from June to August, but the show itself was very successful for us which is all I could really ask for.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Handmade 14-karat cabochon gemstone Impetus Puzzle Pendant. By Retrouvai<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The impetus interlocking Puzzle pendant set with an oval tourmaline and emerald. By Retrouvai<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Retrouva\u00ed\u2019s focus going into the Couture show was to come together with their existing retail partners to find the most beautiful combination of Retrouva\u00ed\u2019s pieces for each of their unique clientele. \u201cDespite managing to work through the pandemic to this point through screens and FedEx exclusively, it feels important for our partners to be able to hold our pieces in their hands,\u201d adds Kirsty. Her new Impetus pieces were the most popular at this year\u2019s show.
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Almasika<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catherine Sarr of Almasika showcased her latest offering, Harmony. \u201cSound waves are at the centre of\u00a0this collection,\u201d Catherine explains. She created designs that manifest sound as both a stimulus and a sensation. Since ancient times and across cultures, humans have used sound to restore their vibration to a state of harmony, observes the designer. Created in 18-karat gold and set with marquise diamonds, the collection includes earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Marquis stud earrings from the Harmony collection. By Almasika<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Harmony Marquis Eternity Band. By Almasika<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Couture show for Catherine was a great opportunity to foster relationships both new and existing. \u201cSome of the relationships I have with my stockists had been built during the pandemic, so meeting with them was invaluable. It was also wonderful to see industry leaders whom I\u2019ve known throughout my career. I was honoured to be selected by these industry leaders and colleagues as an award finalist for a Couture Design Award for best debuting designer,\u201d says Catherine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There were so many positive takeaways for Almasika as a business and brand. \u201cWe are delighted to have new stockists and gained wonderful new customers.\u201d The standout pieces were Almasika\u2019s Harmony hoops and ring, besides the Universum cuff and Vici Comb earrings that debuted at the Sotheby\u2019s Brilliant and Black Exhibition in September.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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