| APRIL 2006 NEWSLETTER |
| “To be meek, patient, tactful, modest, honorable, brave, is not to be either manly or womanly; it is to be humane.” – Jane Harrison (1850-1928) English classical scholar |
| NEW “JEWEL” |
| “A pearl softens any design and lends itself for great contrast.” – ceThis ring is transformed with the addition of the Tahitian pearl. From our Center-Point Collection and usually set with a gemstone, this ring has been modified to accept the pearl. (18k white gold with a 8mm Tahitian pearl) What a lovely union! Available in other colors, too! |
| CED – News & Events |
| Press GENLUX MAGAZINE – Spring Issue 2006 – GENLUX gave our designs 2 editorials, one for our turquoise and green diamond ring and one for our aquamarine Infinity ring. Genlux found our work at Sculpture to Wear Gallery and had to include us in this color issue. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3Events April 22-23 – The Brewery Artwalk – Downtown Los Angeles : Meet the artists up close and personal at The Brewery semiannual Artwalk. This unique live/work complex will be open to the public. Claudia Endler Designs will be exhibiting at the urban designed space of Telemachus Studio, 672 S. Avenue 21, Unit 2. Los Angeles, CA 90031. For more information about artwalk, visit www.breweryartwalk.com. For a map of the studiowww.telemachus.com/studio.jpgMay 18-20 – Commitment Event @ Sculpture to Wear: Featuring Claudia Endler Designs, “Commitment to ourselves, each other and our dreams”. Come explore the jewelry possibilities for your commitment to the love of your life or a reminder of a promise made to yourself.www.claudiaendlerdesigns.com . Also see artist M.E.Rainer, who creates pieces by transforming daily life into an event of luxury and lavish indulgence. www.rainernyc.com Join us May 18th 5-8pm Opening Night or the Trunk Show and individual appointments May 19 & 20th 11-5. Contact Sculpture to Wear, 808 11th St, Santa Monica, CA, 310.260.1957,lisa@sculpturetowear.com, www.sculpturetowear.com |
| APRIL’S FEATURE: The Black Pearl of Tahiti |
| Creating a setting, for the Tahitian pearl brought in by one of our clients, inspired us to discover more about this alluring gem of the sea.The cultured pearl of Tahiti is synonymous with magic and perfection. Commonly known around the world as “black pearls”, the pearls of Tahiti are indigenous to the remote lagoons of French Polynesia in the South Pacific.Legend has it that the pearl oyster, Te Ufi, was offered to man by Oro ,god of peace and fertility, who long ago used his rainbows to visit Earth. The story goes on to say that Oro gave mother-of-pearl its iridescence and Tahitian pearls their entrancing colors. Some say that Oro offered the pearl from this oyster to the beautiful princess of Bora Bora as a sign of his eternal love.Tahitian pearls are not simply “black”, as they’re commonly called. They come in a variety of colors, such as black, silver, dark and light gray. Truly “black” pearls are very rare, but the rarest is “peacock green” – the greenish black color of a peacock feather.
Though they take their name from French Polynesia’s most well-known island, Tahitian pearls are, in fact, not cultivated in Tahiti, but elsewhere throughout the waters of the French Polynesian collection of islands and atolls in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean. The rich history of Tahitian pearls helps explain their allure and ever-increasing demand in today’s market. The scientific term for Te Ufi is pinctada margaritifera, most commonly known as the “black lipped oyster.” The oyster itself is quite large, sometimes up to 12 inches across and weighing as much as 10 pounds, and often results in much larger-than-average pearls, 7-15 mm. In the 19th century, its shell, like that of many oysters, was in great demand by the European button industry. As a result, commercial shell harvesting operations by local and foreign entities took place annually in the lagoons of Tuamotu and Gambier, two of the five archipelagoes that make up French Polynesia. In the days of such lucrative shell harvesting, one would have to open more than 15,000 oysters, before finding a natural pearl. Before the secret of pearl cultivation was discovered, the Tahitian pearl had earned a reputation for value and rarity. This reputation was further enhanced by its use in the jewelry of the world’s royalty and nobility. Soon the Tahitian pearl became known as the “pearl of queens and queen of pearls”. The most famous of these natural black beauties was called “Azra”. It was the centerpiece of a necklace that was part of the Russian crown jewels. Today, the Tahitian pearl has become an exotic gem sought after by celebrities and pearl aficionados alike. (More on the history of pearls in future articles.) Resource: www.tahiti1.com, www.americanpearl.com, www.pearl-guide.com, www.costellos.com.au |
| FROM ONE OF OUR CLIENTS |
| “BTW, I LOVE my ring! Thank you for setting my Tahitian Pearl” – May Y., Jewelry Designer |
| THE WAY OF CHIC: |
| Liberating the stranded pearl is chic. |
| STYLE RECOGNITION |
| 14TH ANNUAL ART OF MOTION PICTURE COSTUME DESIGN – The Museum & Galleries of The FIDM, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, will be open for their 14th annual exhibition saluting The Art of Motion Picture Costume Design from February 6 through April 29. This annual, major exhibition pays homage to the creativity of the costume designer for film with a museum show of outstanding costumes and Oscar nominated designs. On view will be over 100 actual costumes from over 25 outstanding 2005 motion pictures. FIDM, 919 S Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90014, 213-624-1200. www.fidm.edu |
| THE CED WISH LIST |
| Is there someone we should contact who can help us to grant your jewelry wish? What – Who – Where – When? Contact us atinfo@claudiaendlerdesigns.com with details. There are always lots of weddings during the summer. That means anniversary presents. Don’t forget! |
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