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While French designers have always had a presence at COUTURE, around 2023, their numbers truly became remarkable. What was even more extraordinary than their ubiquitousness was the astounding...
The StoryWhile French designers have always had a presence at COUTURE, around 2023, their numbers truly became remarkable. What was even more extraordinary than their ubiquitousness was the astounding...
The StoryWhile it only recently celebrated it’s 1 year anniversary, Cleveland-based Porterfi has already created a buzz among COUTURE’s designers and brands. The shop’s owner, Jaeda Kinkoph, is an...
Pearls, June’s birthstone, have long been associated with characteristics such as purity, sweetness and innocence. Wearing pearls, as lore goes, can bring one inner calm, peace and an...
We are in a golden era of lucky charms. Waves of talismanic designs have swept into fashion over the last several years including zodiacs, evil eyes, hearts and...
Eva Fehren designer, Eva Zuckerman, is a quintessential New Yorker. Born and made in New York City, Eva always considered herself a creative and immersed herself in multiple...
The jewelry that artist Sara Beltran designs for her Dezso brand is an extension of her life as a whole. Dezso, which means Desire in Latin, is an...
When she launched her brand in 2015, designer Alexandra Rosier Abramczyk already had a strong foundation in the high jewelry space. Enamored with jewelry from a young age,...
When Elizabeth “Beth Anne” Bonanno and Joel Cheatwood, co-founders of luxury brand development agency, The Gems Project, contemplate adding to their already robust roster of designer fine jewelry clients, they take into account a...
The StoryThere’s a very short list of the finest vintage jewelry stores in the world, on this list firmly sits Fred Leighton. A NYC institution since the 1960s – with loyal fans like Jennifer Aniston and...
Whenever looking at particularly gem-y gemstones, it’s hard not to think, “That looks good enough to eat!” Watermelon tourmalines that look like, well, watermelon, garnets that resemble Jolly Ranchers, pink sapphires that bring to...
Our COUTURE Design Awards traditionally garners an influx of attention and excitement well after the official event in the spectacular Encore Theater. Media from across the globe reach out asking for the press release...