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Jennifer Heebner: Centurion ‘22 From The Eyes of the Influencers March 27, 2022 (0 comments)
Phoenix, AZ--Jennifer Heebner (@jenniferheebner) was another of the esteemed influencers covering the jewelry of The 2022 Centurion Jewelry Show. With years of industry wrirting and editing experience at JCK Magazine and now with her own growing Instagram following, she met with a number if exhibitors to report her take on the jewelry they presented at the show. Below is what she uncovered (all photos courtesy of Jennifer Heebner):
ASHI COUTURE
There’s a whole lot of really nice invisible-set jewels at @centurionjewelry! These necklaces are from @ashicouturenyc at booth F-517. Both are made in 18k gold and feature 20 cts. Round and 23.6 cts. Emerald-cut diamonds for $77,800 and $131,325
BELLARRI
Nautilus shell pendants from the Cove collection are from @officialbellarri at F-308 at @centurionjewelry. Made in 14k gold, each one has multiple carats of colored stones on a gem-station chains and retail for $4,970 apiece.
FACET BARCELONA
Yyyaaasssssss!!!!! From @facetbarcelona at F-409 @centurionjewelry. These 14k gold stretch bracelets have titanium and steel spring cores for flexibility and durability. And it was so good to see Stacie Orloff!!!! As shown, there are 31 cts of diamonds retailing for more than $90,000!!!!
GEMS OF NOTE
This is a special stone, so it’s not surprising that it is in the collection of @gemsofnote. This 10.43 ct round brilliant is an H color, VS1 clarity that is EX EX EX per @giagrams. The dime-size stone is set in platinum, because, of course, and was hiding in the back of someone’s safe until recently. It joined @gemsofnote’s rare and one-of-a-kind inventory just three weeks ago. It retails for just under $1 million.
GOLDEN STONE
Have you ever seen invisible-set colored stones? @goldenstoneusa has them! It’s common to see diamonds set this way, but not colored stones. See these in person at @centurionjewelry F-511. Made in 18k gold, these bracelets retail from $11,000 to $17,600.
KABANA
New inlay styles from @kabanajewelry at @centurionjewelry booth no. M-305! Cuteness from the Alhambra, Bubbles, and Lotus Flower collections! Love all the custom gemstone cuts for which the brand is known, and how their designs have evolved from traditional geometric inlay looks to motif-specific ones! Such statement pieces for everyday wear. Drop by and talk to Eric!
NADER KASH
A trio of step-cut sparklers in platinum from @naderkash F-311 at @centurionjewelry! A K color VVS2 7.01 center has 0.46 ct. tapered baguettes; A G VS2 4.70 Asscher-cut center has 0.55; side stones; A G VS2 8.21 ct. solitaire.
PENNY PREVILLE
LOVING these layerable looks from @pennypreville at @centurionjewelry booth no. M-300! From top down: Chain in 18k gold with an illusion-set diamond pendant with 0.52 ct. diamonds, $4,900; Necklace in 18k gold with 1.79 cts. bezel-set diamonds and an illusion-set pendant with 0.49 ct. diamonds, $14,250; Flat link necklace in 18k gold with 0.91 ct. diamond stations, $11,450.
POMPOS JEWELRY
You’ll be dreaming about this ring from Pompos Jewelry @pompos_jewelry at @centurionjewelry M-512! The center is a heated purplish blue Ceylon sapphire weighing 9.46 cts. with 1.40 cts. diamonds. The ring is made in platinum and retails for $58,500. @pompos_jewelry uses platinum almost exclusively (hey, @platinum_jewelry!) and is debuting at @centurionjewelry. The company has years of experience manufacturing for others but is showing high-end classics now under its own brand. Their quality is top notch and baguette-cut diamonds are a niche (wait until I post the spinel!). Everything is made in Los Angeles.
ZYDO ITALY
BIG BLING at @zydoitaly!!! Booth F-6 at @centurionjewelry. Try on a massive diamond bracelet or three. All are made in 18k gold and have flexible cores executed in a proprietary metal mix. Prices range from $125,000 to $170,000.