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Brand News: Nanis At 25; Rahaminov Moves; Popular UK Designer Sets Sights On USA; More March 18, 2015 (0 comments)
Nanis Celebrates 25 Years With New Collections
Vicenza, Italy—Nanis is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the introduction of two new collections, Cachmere and Trasformista. Nanis founder and principal designer Laura Bicego is a second-generation jeweler whose signature style incorporates intricate hand-engraved textured surfaces and multifunctional pieces that always offer a surprise to the wearer. According to the designer, serendipity has always played a role in the creation of her pieces, especially when figuring out complex hinges, clasps, and other elements of construction.
The Trasformista collection (on model, left) features pieces that transform with a simple twist or turn, and the Cachmere collection is inspired by the soft, warm luxury wool of the same name.
Above left, a grouping from the Trasformista collection; right, a ring from the Cachmere collection from Nanis.
Rahaminov Is Moving Offices
Los Angeles, CA—Rahaminov is moving its offices as of Friday, March 20. The new street address is 606 S. Olive St., Suite 2018, Los Angeles, CA 90014. All other contact information remains the same: (213) 622-9866 or (800) 742-8864; fax (213) 622-6113.
Award-Winning UK Designer Sets Sights On USA
London, United Kingdom—Rachel Boston, who was nominated for New Designer of the Year at the UK Jewellery Awards and named by Elle and Harper's Bazaar magazines as a “designer you need to know,” is getting ready to expand to the United States.
Boston grew up in the diamond industry; she’s the daughter of renowned London diamantaire Mark Boston. She is a graduate of London’s prestigious Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, which has turned out such famous fashion legends as Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, and the late Alexander McQueen. She continued her jewelry education at GIA in New York, then returned to London to launch her signature collections in 18k gold with precious stones and rose cut diamond slices.
Handcrafted in London’s Hatton Garden district, Boston’s “Runes” collection reinterprets the ancient symbols and meanings of the Runic alphabet into fashion forward, modern luxury pieces with clean lines and angles. From hinged diamond rings to white sapphire ear cuffs, the collection is accessible luxury with understated edge.
A model wears pieces from Boston's "Runes" collection, left. Center and right, closeups of the Ingwaz and Kauno rings from the collection. Both in 18k white gold with diamonds, and available in 18k yellow.
The “Cosmos” collection features one-of-a-kind pieces with rose cut diamond slices chosen for their remarkable inclusions and cut to honor the beauty of the imperfect. Slices are are surrounded by pavé diamonds in a spectrum of natural hues from dark brown to white.
Venus necklace features a rose-cut teardrop yellow diamond slice with golden and brown inclusions (4.25 ct.), surrounded by 0.54 ctw yellow to brown gradient diamond pavé in 18k gold.
In addition to Elle and Harper’s Bazaar, Boston’s work has been featured in Vogue, W, the Evening Standard Magazine, Grazia, The Independent, and more. She also has built a celebrity following with the likes of Rihanna, Nineh Cherry, Jourdan Dunn and others wearing her pieces.
Retail prices for the Runes collection range from $825 to $3,410. The Cosmos collection retails from $5,190 to $8,130. For information, email hello@rachelboston.co.uk.
Rio Tinto Launches New Jewelry Designs In USA
New York, NY—Rio Tinto last week previewed its latest range of Argyle diamond jewelry designs for the U.S. market. The new collections are part of Rio Tinto’s ongoing commitment to the world’s largest retail diamond jewelry market.
Four U.S. jewelry designers—Jennifer Dawes, Suzanne Kalan, Matthew Campbell Laurenza, and Sandy Leong—were tapped to translate the latest design trends into compelling jewelry collections for the US consumer.
Pieces by Suzanne Kalan, left, and Matthew Laurenza for the new Diamonds With A Story collection.
Rio Tinto Diamonds Marketing general manager Bruno Sané said, “Diamond jewelry purchases are ultimately driven by design, so understanding consumer emotions and translating them into designs is important for the development of the jewelry industry. Rio Tinto’s global marketing is driving this approach in all major and emerging markets.”
Brandee Dallow, director of Rio Tinto Diamonds’ North American office, said, “I am delighted to preview these collections tailored especially for the U.S. market. The four designers were selected because of their unique perspective on design, unparalleled attention to detail and love of jewelry and fashion. They have brought Diamonds with a Story to life in designs that speak to the origin, beauty and color of Australia’s Argyle diamonds.”
The bespoke collections will be showcased at JCK Las Vegas in May and sold at select US retailers beginning in June. Each collection features 12-18 pieces including rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets in 18K gold with Argyle diamonds.
ALOR Wins Reversal Of Cable Jewelry Injunction
San Diego, CA—A three-judge panel has reversed the preliminary injunction preventing ALOR International Ltd. from selling certain cable jewelry. ALOR is locked in dispute with luxury goods brand Philippe Charriol International (“PCI”), involving claims of trademark infringement, copyright infringement, and breaches of a licensing agreement between the two companies.
The Ninth Circuit’s written decision concluded that the parties’ Jewelry License Agreement did not include the contested cable design mark, but only the word marks expressly listed in the contract’s schedule of licensed marks. Additionally, contrary to the district court’s findings, the Ninth Circuit stated that any prohibition of sales of similar designs by ALOR did not extend past the contract’s term. Read more here.