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World Famous Jewellery Designers Who Left Their Mark   by Siddhartha Sawansukha

Beautiful, lasting and dazzling jewels are perhaps one of the most precious gifts of nature that we humans have loved and celebrated since time immemorial. Jewels have been perceived as possessing astrological, symbolical and aesthetic values which make them even more attractive to us humans. When jewels are shaped and intricately crafted with gold and silver metals to create true pieces of art - jewelry is created that ensnare and amaze us with their beauty and sparkle. Through out human history jewelry has been celebrated and beloved as symbols of power, social status, honour, luck and even love and jewelry making as a traditional craft has survived thanks to our appreciation for all things beautiful.

Fashion they is fleeting, yet few creations that are true expressions of artists' imagination and skills leave their everlasting marks in human consciousness; in short, among thousands of new designs and fads that each generation churns out few designs or styles are timeless. This is especially true for the craft of jewelry designing which in many parts of the world was once a closely guarded family oriented business with skills imparted down generations. Most world famous jewelry stores today actually began their journey in form of small family owned jewelry stores; it is the artistic vision and skills of gifted designers that catapulted names like Tiffanies, Cartier, and Harry Winston into the world arena as the ultimate word for style, elegance and glamour. As a Kolkata bridal jeweler I introduce with pride and awe some of the biggest names in the international jewelry industry, artists par excellence whose name have become synonymous with sophistication and glamour.

Cartier Luxury Jewelry

Any list of legendary jewelers that have left their mark on time is bound to have the name of Cartier family at top. Since the inception as a small family business established by Louis Francois Cartier, Cartier Luxury Jewelry has come a long way with stores dotting almost every corner of the world. Pierre Cartier with brothers Louis and Jacques expanded the family business establishing Cartier jewelry and luxury watches as the last word in glamorous, chic and sophisticated accessories that mesmerized the world, royalty cine stars and common folk alike. Classic simplicity and elegance, hallmarks of the Cartier style has won admiration, awe and accolades in varying degrees for more than hundred years now.

Tiffany Jewelry Store

Tiffany & Co. store situated in 57th Avenue in Big Apple was made famous by the Audrey Hepburn black & white 1961 classic "Breakfast at Tiffany's". The store established by Charles Lewis Tiffany in 1837 really began making a name for itself as world's finest jewelry store when Louis Comfort Tiffany took over the helm of the family business in 1902. Louis, a major mover and shaker of the Art Nouveau movement, is also well remembered for his beautiful extravagant jewelry designs and stain glass lamps. Louis established the Tiffany Artistic Jewelry Department in New York's prestigious fifth avenue where at a later date some of the most talented and gifted jewelry designers worked under the Tiffany's banner to create exquisite jewelry pieces. Parisian-born Jean Schlumberger's creations inspired by scenes of nature caught the eye of celebrities like Jacqueline Kennedy and Elizabeth Taylor who were happy to flaunt his creations. Florentine designer Elsa Peretti creations in sterling silver revolutionized 20th century deign concepts and continue to woo women of all generation till date. Paloma Picasso, daughter of artist Pablo Picasso, crafted provocative jewelry pieces set with coloured gemstones for Tiffany's in 1979 when her exclusive collection was launched under the store's banner. She is also well known for her fashion jewelry that she crafted for fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. Frank Gehry, innovative architect and engineer, launched his exclusive jewelry collection in 2006 in partnership with Tiffany's. His designs are spontaneous and inventive just like his buildings. In short, Tiffany's continues with the tradition of working with some of the most talented and visionary designers to create sophisticated and provocative jewelry designs that are timeless in their beauty.

Coco Chanel Jewelry

Not satisfied with designing clothes alone, designer and entrepreneur extraordinaire Coco Chanel tried and left her mark in every aspect of fashion from perfumes to jewelry. Classic black and white joined warm gold in Coco Chanel jewelry pieces that sport simple geometric shapes in simple yet elegant style. "Chanel - above all else, is a style. Fashion, you see, goes out of fashion. Style never"- Chanel jewelry designs proved to be just that a style that never goes out of fashion.

Harry Winston Jewelry

Ever since opening doors in 1932, Harry Winston store has been the one stop destination for who's who of New York and rest of the world. Form setting the legendary hope diamond to the Jennifer Lopez's pink diamond engagement ring - Harry Winston is the last word in international glamour. Winston revolutionized diamond jewelry designing in the 20th century and set the benchmark that all other tried to imitate and replicate. From Jennifer Garner's engagement ring to Paris Hilton's canary yellow engagement ring - all the celebs love Harry Winston designs.

About the Author

Siddhartha Sawansukha of Sawansukha Jewellers is a well known authority in Indian gem and jewellery sector.