Diamond Times
Designer Spotlight: Alwand Vahan
View Collection With origins in Paris, France, Alwand Vahan has been a designing fine jewelry for over 100 years, now carried on by third-generation Alwand Vahan, also known as "Sacha." Today, Sacha's collections are found in the finest jewelry stores throughout the country, his creations dazzling today's woman with an eye for style, quality, and comfort. When asked about why he designs jewelry, Sacha says, "I create jewelry like I would a film set; with mood, drama, and my customers wear the jewelry like actresses. When I design jewelry I think of women as film stars. I want them...
Designer Spotlight: Freida Rothman
View Collection Freida Rothman is a New York City-based jewelry brand mixing classical and modern design. Catering to women from all over the world, Freida Rothman jewelry enables a woman to accent her personal style with added grace and charm, elevating her look from casual to sophisticated. The perfect mix between classical charm and big city glamour, Freida Rothman jewelry features a wide array of sterling silver necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings with finishes ranging from 14K gold to platinum and black rhodium. Freida Rothman creates jewelry that fits into any woman’s lifestyle. Every piece is influenced by her...
Designer Spotlight: Doron Hakimian of Dove's Jewelery
View Collection The Architect Doron Hakimian, president and chief designer of Doves by Doron Paloma, was always a jewelry enthusiast. Although he grew up in a family of precious gem stone manufacturers, he decided to pursue his other passion, architecture. He received his architecture degree, and several awards in the field, including the prestigious American Institute of Architects design award. Doron discovered his hidden talent for creating beautiful jewelry when he spent a summer sketching pieces for his family business. His incredible gift for drawing, along with his architect's eye, proved to be a winning combination for creating beautiful jewelry....
Designer Spotlight: Tacori
View Collection The Tacori Legacy The Tacorian family’s proud tradition of passion is expressed in everything they create. Spanning four decades, Tacori designs have fused classic elegance with modern inspiration, creating some of the world’s most highly regarded and exquisite jewelry. The Tacori legacy begins with Haig Tacorian, patriarch of the family, who in 1969 left Europe to start a new life in the United States. In California, Haig and his wife Gilda devoted themselves to creating fine jewelry with a unique and distinctive European flair. Haig is still the father of the company, with his son Paul and daughter...
Designer Spotlight: Simon G
View Collection Welcome, my name is Simon Ghanimian. Growing up, my parents handed down the values of honest, hard work to all their children. We were taught that if you could build something with your hands, you'd never go hungry. That led to my start in making jewelry. And before long, what started as a hobby became a passion. After a few years. I had made the journey from Beirut to Los Angeles, where I decided to open my own business. But when I went to register at City Hall, the clerk told me my name was too long. And...