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What makes jewelry “couture”? While there are rules in place in Europe as to who can be designated a Couturier or what can be called “haute couture” – in the US these restrictions, for better or worse, do not apply.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Personally I question the use of Couture whose roots come from the term “to sew” – but I do understand the concept. I have put the question to several people in the Industry and you will see their responses throughout this piece.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Following dozens of jewelry trade shows from Tucson to Las Vegas, LUXURY to COUTURE, as I see it couture when referring to jewelry means…”unique design, classically constructed with designer appointments.” BUT – can at the same time mean “classic design elements with old world craftsmanship” or “old word design with a modern twist” but above all it means quality.<\/span><\/span>

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However, since this is MY blog – you get to hear my opinion….for me – Couture Jewelry is about the details.<\/span><\/span>

<\/span><\/span>It is more than just a pretty design – it is the custom designed clasp….from a simple design for a daily look as in this custom take on a centuries old design. Atelier Leseine uses this elegantly simple design for their Men’s Collections.<\/span><\/span>

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<\/span><\/span>…to a completely inclusive design for a limited edition design. With “Le Charmeur” Atelier Leseine had their Custom customer in mind and went one step further to include a clasp that became one with the Charm Bracelet links and speaking of those links – the knife edge and sandblasting of every other link stand out.<\/span>

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<\/span><\/span>….to a custom under carriage as in this piece by ZORA B<\/span><\/span><\/span>

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<\/span>It is the amazingly unique gems – like these remarkable Fossil Corals from Pamela Huizenga Jewelry Design…<\/span>

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<\/span>…and rare gems like the Zultanite used by Gurhan .<\/span>..and the quality of those gems – these cats-eye zultanite are truly inspirational.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span>or these gemmy beauties from Zorab Creations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Then there are the special features like this specially designed bail for the Moana Mana Collection by Atelier Leseine….<\/span>

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<\/span>…the craftsmanship, the overall quality of the fabrication, I think this thought from JCK’s Jennifer Heebner sums it up.<\/span>

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