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His astoundingly adventurous life – from Beirut to Belgium,
Saudia Arabia to Thailand – has, along with his family's history
as jewelers for the Ottoman Empire, shaped Selim Mouzannar's
work to be glamorous, historic and internationally alluring.
With a level of sophistication and elegance rarely seen,
Mouzannnar's work is a global expression of the art of
gemstones, both refi ned and exotic. These rings, from his
Istanbul collection, are an homage to the celestial forces that
were once powerful images of the Ottoman Empire.
www.selimmouzannar.com
The master of alchemy and fi re-forged metals, Victor Velyan
has infused his collection with the hypnotic, feminine force
of moonstones and lavender moon quartz this season. A
little rough, a little refi ned, these translucent gems with
rocker chic makes a bold, sexy statement on any wrist.
www.victorvelyan.com
Mythic, legendary, gilded, storied… Elena Votsi
creates jewelry as legendary as the mythic islands
of Greece from which it comes. Arrows, hearts,
and over-sized geometric designs are dramatic and
playful all at once. Small details like the bent
center angle of the heart, and the diamond-
studded ends of the barbwire ring are exquisite
signs of her master craftsmanship.
Dilamani creates wide-ranging styles to capture the
many moods and events in a woman's life, from bold
statement pieces to delicate gems for daily wear.
These exotic hoops, romanticized by rows of
sparkling diamonds, evoke a perfumed kasbah and
the elegant shape of faraway architecture. These
hoops are an evocative, distinguishing addition to
any jewelry collection.
