| SEPTEMBER 2007 NEWSLETTER |
| “As deep as the ocean, as high as the sky… blue is as boundless as the imagination.” – Unknown |
| NEW “JEWEL” |
| “That twinkle in your eye… could it be the sapphire?.” –ce
The spectrum of color varieties in sapphires always amazes me. Seen here is an exceptional specimen of the padparadscha sapphire, which comes in colors ranging from orange to pinkish-orange. White-gold mounting custom-made for this rare-colored specimen. Prices vary. On the lighter side, these pink sapphires are set in 18k white gold, oval shepherd-hook earrings from our Center Point collection; $1,250. Let’s not forget a favorite: blue, seen here in a wide, squared band with sapphire baguette. This style is available for men and women, shown here in 14k white gold men’s, $1,300; and women’s, $1,050. |
| CED NEWS |
| Claudia Endler Designs has a new phone number: 323.225.5924.
Claudia Endler Designs was featured on JCK Online for “Jewelry for Men” |
| CED EVENTS |
| October 6th & 7th: The Brewery Artwalk, Downtown Los Angeles
Meet artists up close and personal at The Brewery semi-annual Artwalk. This live/work complex will be open to the public. Come see Claudia Endler Designs and our new showroom (and soon-to-be art gallery)! Our Grand Opening is scheduled for 2008. Click here for a map to our location. November 2-4: SOFA (Sculptural Objects and Functional Art), Chicago, IL Claudia Endler Designs will be showing with the William Zimmer Gallery,www.williamzimmergallery.com, one-of-a-kind collectables along with selected works from our collection at this prestigious international art fair. The World’s Foremost Art Fairs of Post-Craft Masterworks, Bridging Design, Decorative and Fine Art. www.sofaexpo.com November 7th: Phoenix Fashion Week, Phoenix, AZ Claudia Endler Designs will be accessorizing the runway show for the debut of Debra Davenport’s couture collection. |
| SEPTEMBER’S FEATURE: INTERVIEW WITH A SAPPHIRE |
| Sapphires… not just blue… not just September’s birthstone… not just the symbolic gemstone for the fifth and 45th wedding anniversaries. And thanks to the late Princess Diana’s choice of an 18-carat sapphire engagement ring following her betrothal to Prince Charles in 1981, the sapphire made a steadfast comeback as a popular alternative to the diamond engagement ring.Diana’s choice remains popular today given its rating of 9 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. On the Mohs scale, a diamond gets a 10, while a topaz ranges between seven and eight, meaning sapphires are a great choice for everyday wear because of their sturdiness, not to mention their reputation of being among the four most precious gemstones, which include diamonds, emeralds, and rubies.
True Colors Yes, it’s one of the fairest of all gems; but what makes sapphires even more enticing is their natural availability in a spectrum of colors. Aside from sapphires’ wide-ranging blue hues, including pale, ice blue to deep cobalt blue, the non-blue-colored sapphire, referred to as a fancy sapphire, is available in surprising varieties, such as: ·Yellow Composed of the mineral corundum, which consists of pure aluminum oxide, trace amounts of other elements, such as iron, titanium, and chromium, cause corundum to produce the sapphire’s wide range of color offerings. As is the norm with colored precious stones, a handful of heating techniques may be used to reduce inclusions and enhance clarity, as well as to intensify color saturation. No Stone Unturned The cornflower blue sapphire, also known as Kashmir blue, remains the most popular and pricey color, however, the padparadscha variety (Sinhalese for “lotus flower”), which yields a salmon-like color, can oftentimes fetch even higher prices than the finest blue sapphires. Depending upon how deep the color is, pink sapphires can also be expensive, as a pink sapphire fully saturated with chromium becomes red and is essentially a ruby. Purple sapphires are gorgeous and yet are among the more affordable of options for this precious stone. Additional varieties include the star sapphire and color-change sapphire. Exhibiting a natural star-like feature called an “asterism,” the star sapphire’s character stems from the mineral rutile that forms intersecting needle-like inclusions, causing a six-point star pattern across the surface of the stone. Color-change sapphires exhibit different colors under different lighting conditions. Sapphires can be found in many parts of the world, but the most prized stones are from Sri Lanka, Kashmir, and Myanmar (Burma). Thailand, Madagascar, Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Tanzania, and Kenya also produce sapphires in volume, but as of 1987, Australia has produced the highest volume. Name Game With all of the color and other variations associated with sapphires, things can get really confusing when seeing all the names used to describe them. That in mind, there are issues to look out for, such as misleading names for stones that are not sapphires at all or sometimes synthetic, including: ·Brazilian sapphire = blue tourmaline or blue topaz ·Uralian sapphire = blue tourmaline ·Gold sapphire = lapis lazuli with pyrite sprinkles ·Hope sapphire = synthetic blue spinel ·Lux sapphire = iolite ·Lynx sapphire = iolite ·Water sapphire = iolite ·Sapphire quartz = massive blue quartz or chalcedony ·Sapphire spinel = blue spinel ·Burmese/Burma sapphire = synthetic sapphire ·Rose Kunzite = synthetic pink sapphire ·Verneuil sapphire = synthetic sapphire This month’s exploration into the world of sapphires reveals the vast diversity and strength of this remarkable gemstone. So, if blue doesn’t quite do it for you, take your pick. You can’t go wrong with this one! Sources |
| FROM ONE OF OUR CLIENTS |
| “I just wanted you to know we love the ring and thank you for a great job!” –Tanita S. |
| THE WAY OF CHIC |
| Diversity gives us more to love, learn, and live for. |
| STYLE RECOGNITION |
| The new Blue Velvet restaurant and lounge housed in the “Flat” residential complex in Downtown L.A.’s historic Westlake neighborhood evokes an ambiance unlike any of its sleek, modern L.A. counterparts thanks to its environmentally friendly planning, downtown revitalization contributions, and thoughtfully planned menu, which according to an L.A. Times food critic gets better all the time. Open since the beginning of 2007, dim lighting, red glass walls, and dark wood furnishings reflect crackling flames from a concrete fireplace and warm up the mod dining areas. Chic looks aside, there’s sure to be a spot in the joint to accommodate any character, plan, mood, or appetite with the additional presence of a relaxing lounge area, and a dance floor with music that’s cranked up around 10 p.m. A diverse wine list or ice-cold cocktail can be enjoyed while unwinding in the lounge on its low-to-the-ground sofas bordering a sunken open table and facing a monitor with streaming traffic on the nearby freeways. For a more occasion-oriented evening, starters like hamachi and braised bacon, entrees including venison loin andbronzed monkfish, and desserts like white chocolate bombe can be savored while overlooking the dazzling cityscape. For an introduction and toast to the future of Downtown L.A., head straight for Blue Velvet. In the meantime, check out www.bluevelvetrestaurant.com for a mouthwatering glimpse into this sparkling urban gem. |
| CED CLIENT REFERRAL PROGRAM |
| Claudia Endler Designs is proud to offer a new program for our clients. Send us a client and you will receive special rewards from Claudia Endler Designs. Hmmm…I wonder what it could be. |
| 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. The holidays will be here before we know it! That means presents. Don’t forget! |
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