Designers of Fine Jewelry
Designers of Fine Jewelry
John Wind founded Maximal Art in 1985, immediately upon graduating from Slade School of Art in London and returning to his hometown of Philadelphia. He recently started to design the John Wind Signature Collection from Maximal Art, which unveils a spirited new approach aimed at stylish, fashion-conscious, and yet individualistic women who adore unique and sophisticated accessories. For the Signature Collection, John continues his collage work using new and vintage design elements, but takes his vision in a whole new direction. For inspiration and materials, Wind draws from his own archives of vintage treasures and still heads to flea markets and other antiquing venues. He works with old and new Austrian, Venetian and Czech glass beads, semi-precious stones, charms, metal chains, dupioni silks and other sumptuous ribbons to deliver the collection’s wearable works of art. The Signature Collection’s handcrafted necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins and belts are dramatic, quirky and avant garde.
Born in Spain, Miguel Ases’ love for design brought him to Madrid’s School of Arts to study fashion and design after his retirement from the National Ballet of Spain. Upon completion of his studies, Miguel worked in Barcelona. His success there led him to New York, where he began to design his own label that has developed a large following. Miguel is forging ahead with his powerful impressions of elegance in his intricate designs. Miguel has been featured in countless magazines and fashion shows.
Ben-Amun Necklace: Issac Manevitz is the design genius behind Ben Amun. His work exudes classic style with a richness behind it that is not beyond one’s pockets. He makes jewelry that is exquisite and wearable, without feeling that as though you can only wear it to a grand ball. This particular necklace is made of marbled amber, multifaceted metallic brown beads, and turquoise beads all on a silver metal link chain. It measures at 50″ long. A great piece that can be worn throught the seasons. Price: $170
Antiqued Rose Cabochon Necklace: I found more gold jewelry! It is understated yet still an amazingly beautiful pendant that reminds me of the Victorian age, where women were delicate and feminine, but incredibly strong. The rose pendant measures 40 mm by 30 mm and hangs from an 18″ gold plated chain. It appears subtle in its beauty, and in a jewelry case one could overlook it, but paired with the right outfit, it could very well be the bold piece. It would be nicely accented with stacked gold bracelets and small earrings. Price: $25.