Do You Have a Favorite Gold Designer?

[HollyS]

Date: 3/4/2009 4:31:39 PM
Author: AGBF

Date: 3/4/2009 12:56:51 PM
Author: AGBF

Today I am wearing my Gurhan 24K hoop earrings each of which has a large South Sea pearl dangling from it.

These earrings were pictured earlier in the thread, but there is so much in this thread that I thought I would repost the picture!

Deborah

Oh, those are sooooo very me! Gorgeous!

 

[Harriet]

Date: 3/4/2009 4:33:21 PM
Author: AGBF
And thanks, Harriet!

Deb

I'm living the high K gold life vicariously through Sharon and yourself.

 

[AGBF]

This ring by Elizabeth Ryle was posted in another Pricescope thread within the past few days. At the moment I do not even recall in which section of Pricescope. I know that I wanted to be sure to post a photo of it in this thread, however, so that we could keep it for our archives. I think that it is simply spectacular. I would have been very happy to have this as my engagement ring had we been able to afford this when I was getting married! I do not think that I would ever have tired of it or grown out of it!

AGBF

 

[AGBF]

Holly, I was on a site called, "The Clay Pot" to which I was introduced recently by the poster who showed me the Elizabeth Ryle ring I posted above (and with which I fell in love). While browsing the site (which is chock full of absolutely beautiful high karat gold, ladies!!!) I saw this bracelet. Now, strictly speaking, it isn't really gold. The description painstakingly makes clear that it is lemon quartz. Two pieces of lemon quartz are covered in 24K gold foil and the clasp is 18K gold. (The reason I found the bracelet is that I did a search for 24K gold and that gold foil brought this bracelet into the purview of my search!)

However, I couldn't help but notice that the designer of the bracelet was Israeli and had a name that began with an "N". So I went back to one of your old postings, Holly. Is this the designer to whom you were referring in the posting below? Her name is Nava Zahavi.

Deb/AGBF

Date: 2/23/2009 7:09:43 PM
Author: HollyS

Deb, there's an Israeli woman jeweler, makes her own designs, that I'm trying to remember by name -- would you know who I'm thinking of? She's probably in her 60s or 70s, at least she looks that age. I think her first name begins with an 'N'. . . . . .

I love her designs, and can afford nothing, of course.

 

[Harriet]

Deb, Sharon,
I just realised that my credit card points are redeemable at Bergdorf''s, which carries ...

 

[HollyS]

Date: 3/12/2009 11:08:37 PM
Author: AGBF





Holly, I was on a site called, ''The Clay Pot'' to which I was introduced recently by the poster who showed me the Elizabeth Ryle ring I posted above (and with which I fell in love). While browsing the site (which is chock full of absolutely beautiful high karat gold, ladies!!!) I saw this bracelet. Now, strictly speaking, it isn''t really gold. The description painstakingly makes clear that it is lemon quartz. Two pieces of lemon quartz are covered in 24K gold foil and the clasp is 18K gold. (The reason I found the bracelet is that I did a search for 24K gold and that gold foil brought this bracelet into the purview of my search!)

However, I couldn''t help but notice that the designer of the bracelet was Israeli and had a name that began with an ''N''. So I went back to one of your old postings, Holly. Is this the designer to whom you were referring in the posting below? Her name is Nava Zahavi.

Deb/AGBF

Date: 2/23/2009 7:09:43 PM
Author: HollyS

Deb, there''s an Israeli woman jeweler, makes her own designs, that I''m trying to remember by name -- would you know who I''m thinking of? She''s probably in her 60s or 70s, at least she looks that age. I think her first name begins with an ''N''. . . . . .

I love her designs, and can afford nothing, of course.

Maybe so. . . . hmmm. She worked with chunky gems, not too overly faceted, lots of 24K gold, very artisan stuff but really well made. She used to be featured on ylang23, but she''s not there anymore.

I love the ring!!! Simple, yet stunning; and doesn''t look like you could date it from its design.

 

[AGBF]

Date: 3/13/2009 7:44:34 PM
Author: Harriet


I just realised that my credit card points are redeemable at Bergdorf''s, which carries ...

Wait a minute...this was a trick question! I was so sure that the answer had to be Buccellati, because I was thinking of what designer''s work you would purchase with cash, that I was mystified to find that the only Buccellati carried by Bergdorff''s was sterling silver napkin rings! Now I see that you are going to be getting jewelry for "points"! No cash required! So I see that the answer could be Gurhan or Yossi Harrari or Roberto Coin or any one of our favorite jewelry designers. Bergdorff''s carries all of their lines! If I had to guess, I''d guess Gurhan .

Are you looking at a specific piece, Harriet dear?

AGBF

 

[AGBF]

Date: 3/14/2009 12:25:02 AM
Author: HollyS

Maybe so. . . . hmmm. She worked with chunky gems, not too overly faceted, lots of 24K gold, very artisan stuff but really well made.

Holly, from what I have seen of her work, the above description of her work sounds like she. I think we have identified the mystery Israeli jewelry designer although your senility is making it hard for us to know if we have .


PS-Please, no one get mad at me. I am older and much more senile than Holly and I am just kidding!


AGBF

 

[coatimundi_org]

YipYip! I just bought my first high karat gold piece! 22k with a golden South Sea pearl--a pendant, so not a ton of gold, but I''m really excited. I''m really crazy about yg these days--it''s taken over my regular jewelry lusts!

I''ll post pics when it arrives!

 

[HollyS]

Deb, I''m convinced, after looking at her website, she IS my allusive Israeli designer! Thanks for finding her.

She was making ''Statement Necklaces'' long before the average fashionista was wearing them. If you ever see a photo of her, you''ll be able to tell that she designs what she loves and would wear. She appears to have a very dramatic personality -- someone who can easily wear the jewelry instead of the jewelry wearing her! That must be why I stick to smaller pieces; I''m a quiet soul with a contemplative nature. ATW notwithstanding.

 

[AGBF]

Date: 3/14/2009 2:31:45 PM
Author: HollyS

Deb, I'm convinced, after looking at her website, she IS my allusive Israeli designer! Thanks for finding her.

She was making 'Statement Necklaces' long before the average fashionista was wearing them. If you ever see a photo of her, you'll be able to tell that she designs what she loves and would wear. She appears to have a very dramatic personality -- someone who can easily wear the jewelry instead of the jewelry wearing her! That must be why I stick to smaller pieces; I'm a quiet soul with a contemplative nature. ATW notwithstanding.

I'm glad we found her, Holly! It wouldn't do for the members of the gold thread all to be wandering around unable to locate a designer who works in 24K gold!

I see the side of you that loves delicate jewelry when I see your appreciation of Jude Frances; Cathy Carmendy; and Lucie Campbell. You also sometimes walk on the wild side with Gurhan and Nava Zahavi, however! Their work is big and bold!


AGBF

 

[AGBF]

Date: 3/14/2009 2:16:59 PM
Author: coatimundi


I'll post pics when it arrives!

Indeed you will! Or you will never be allowed to show your face here again! I almost blew a fuse because there wasn't a photo in this thread today until I reread your posting and saw that the piece had not yet arrived. I decided that this time I would let you off the hook .


PS-Are we still looking at 24K gold for your mother's 60th? I saw some more 24K rings (some with diamonds) on The Clay Pot website, but I didn't want to overwhelm, you! For a while I was posting sites faster than you could take them in, I think!


AGBF

 

[coatimundi_org]

Date: 3/14/2009 3:01:37 PM
Author: AGBF

Date: 3/14/2009 2:16:59 PM

Author: coatimundi

I'll post pics when it arrives!

Indeed you will! Or you will never be allowed to show your face here again! I almost blew a fuse because there wasn't a photo in this thread today until I reread your posting and saw that the piece had not yet arrived. I decided that this time I would let you off the hook .

PS-Are we still looking at 24K gold for your mother's 60th? I saw some more 24K rings (some with diamonds) on The Clay Pot website, but I didn't want to overwhelm, you! For a while I was posting sites faster than you could take them in, I think!

AGBF

haha! I will post a pic for sure when it arrives!

oooo I love The Clay Pot. I'll go over there and have a look. I am still looking for my mom, but my dad has not gotten back to me about certain styles. He's supposed to be subtly quizzing her on what look she prefers--hammered, smooth, sandblasted, etc. So, I'm waiting...

 

[Harriet]

Deb,
Bergdorf does carry Buccellati, albeit not online. Now, how do I persuade the other half to let me ggoble up the points?

 

[canuk-gal]

Date: 3/14/2009 5:25:46 PM
Author: Harriet
Deb,
Bergdorf does carry Buccellati, albeit not online. Now, how do I persuade the other half to let me ggoble up the points?

HI:

Oh I suspect you''ll find a way!

cheers--Sharon

 

[canuk-gal]

Date: 3/12/2009 11:08:37 PM
Author: AGBF

Holly, I was on a site called, ''The Clay Pot'' to which I was introduced recently by the poster who showed me the Elizabeth Ryle ring I posted above (and with which I fell in love). While browsing the site (which is chock full of absolutely beautiful high karat gold, ladies!!!) I saw this bracelet. Now, strictly speaking, it isn''t really gold. The description painstakingly makes clear that it is lemon quartz. Two pieces of lemon quartz are covered in 24K gold foil and the clasp is 18K gold. (The reason I found the bracelet is that I did a search for 24K gold and that gold foil brought this bracelet into the purview of my search!)

However, I couldn''t help but notice that the designer of the bracelet was Israeli and had a name that began with an ''N''. So I went back to one of your old postings, Holly. Is this the designer to whom you were referring in the posting below? Her name is Nava Zahavi.

Deb/AGBF

Date: 2/23/2009 7:09:43 PM
Author: HollyS

Deb, there''s an Israeli woman jeweler, makes her own designs, that I''m trying to remember by name -- would you know who I''m thinking of? She''s probably in her 60s or 70s, at least she looks that age. I think her first name begins with an ''N''. . . . . .

I love her designs, and can afford nothing, of course.

HI:

Very neat bracelet. I could wear several of those at one time.... You''re good, Deb!

cheers--Sharon

 

[AGBF]

Date: 3/14/2009 6:36:34 PM
Author: canuk-gal

You''re good, Deb!

You know, since the Internet came out, I have become pretty good, Sharon! It is made for would-be researchers who couldn''t make it in academia, I think! And that is what I am...a frustrated researcher!


AGBF

 

[Harriet]

Date: 3/14/2009 6:34:59 PM
Author: canuk-gal

Date: 3/14/2009 5:25:46 PM
Author: Harriet
Deb,
Bergdorf does carry Buccellati, albeit not online. Now, how do I persuade the other half to let me ggoble up the points?

HI:

Oh I suspect you''ll find a way!

cheers--Sharon

Sharon, I''m a newly-wed. Any tips?

 

[chrono]

Date: 3/14/2009 11:28:29 PM
Author: Harriet

Date: 3/14/2009 6:34:59 PM
Author: canuk-gal

Date: 3/14/2009 5:25:46 PM
Author: Harriet
Deb,
Bergdorf does carry Buccellati, albeit not online. Now, how do I persuade the other half to let me ggoble up the points?

HI:

Oh I suspect you''ll find a way!

cheers--Sharon

Sharon, I''m a newly-wed. Any tips?

I suspect as a newly wed, it''s even easier - no tips needed but I can''t suggest a rated suggestion online now, can I?

 

[Harriet]

I'm sure Dancing Fire will.

On a serious note, I don't ask for jewellery as a reward. We either agree to buy it or I get it as a gift (not as part of a deal).

 

[canuk-gal]

Date: 3/15/2009 3:10:02 PM
Author: Chrono

Date: 3/14/2009 11:28:29 PM
Author: Harriet

Date: 3/14/2009 6:34:59 PM
Author: canuk-gal

Date: 3/14/2009 5:25:46 PM
Author: Harriet
Deb,
Bergdorf does carry Buccellati, albeit not online. Now, how do I persuade the other half to let me ggoble up the points?

HI:

Oh I suspect you'll find a way!

cheers--Sharon

Sharon, I'm a newly-wed. Any tips?

I suspect as a newly wed, it's even easier - no tips needed but I can't suggest a rated suggestion online now, can I?

HI:

Phooey--married 23 years and I was hopin for a tidbit or two........

....might come in handy when I ask for that 5 carat oval diamond ring I saw........

cheers--Sharon

 

[Harriet]

Any big occasion coming up?

 

[canuk-gal]

Date: 3/15/2009 6:52:04 PM
Author: Harriet
Any big occasion coming up?

HI:

Staying married another year?

cheers--Sharon

 

[Harriet]

Good one!

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 3/14/2009 6:34:59 PM
Author: canuk-gal

Date: 3/14/2009 5:25:46 PM
Author: Harriet
Deb,
Bergdorf does carry Buccellati, albeit not online. Now, how do I persuade the other half to let me ggoble up the points?

HI:

Oh I suspect you''ll find a way!

cheers--Sharon

Yes please find a way. At least we can live through you. I am wanting their bracelets so badly. But thanks to Diamondfan I have some inspired pieces to hold me over.

 

[Harriet]

Which bracelets do you like? The ones with the silky texture?

 

[Harriet]

Date: 3/15/2009 8:04:14 PM
Author: Kaleigh
Yes please find a way. At least we can live through you. I am wanting their bracelets so badly. But thanks to Diamondfan I have some inspired pieces to hold me over.

Mamma mia! An Italian friend just told me that Buccellati is significantly cheaper in Italy (33% in one case). Maybe you''ll be able to get their bracelets earlier.

I got the go ahead from hubby, but I''m going to wait till I go to Italy next.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Here is an inteesting piece--18 & 22K. I like big pieces--cuffs especially.

http://www.signedpieces.com/item.cfm?item_id=11095

22K

http://www.signedpieces.com/item.cfm?item_id=11055

cheers--Sharon

 

[Harriet]

I like the texture and the different gold shades.

 

[canuk-gal]

Date: 3/17/2009 9:01:13 PM
Author: Harriet
I like the texture and the different gold shades.

HI:

Do you wear large bracelets, Harriet? Many think the large size is OTT, but I luv ''em. Would wear more than one......

chees--Sharon