This year’s JCK Las Vegas was a huge success for Yael Designs. In fact, it was our best year ever as we received loads of attention from customers and top fashion and jewelry editors for the newly launched  Serendipity Collection!

Here are some highlights from JCK Las Vegas 2013:

We dedicated the primary space of our booth to the mesmerizing emeralds of the Serendipity Collection. This collection features vibrant, vintage-inspired rose cut emeralds of rare quality. The collection includes eye-catching and tasteful pieces to complement colors and jewel tones trending for Fall 2013. The vibrant color and unique shapes that characterize this collection sparked both interest and admiration of top editors at the show. 

Our emerald slice cocktail ring made the headlines of JCK Show Daily on the first day of the show. The fabulous combination of diamond detail and emerald slice left viewers at the show mesmerized!

On the second day, another piece from the new Serendipity Collection - this one of a kind cocktail ring with emerald slice set in white and blackened gold with emeralds and diamonds - was featured by none other than the kind of luxury, Forbes!

The Serendipity Collection wasn’t the only thing on everyone’s tongues. During the show, Darcy Miller, Editor of Martha Stewart Weddings, gave a wonderful presentation on jewelry display where she featured our jewelry. The jewel tree above showcases our tanzanite earrings from the Pacifica Collection! You can read more about jewelry display ideas presentation by Martha Stewart Weddings. 

With all the attention from stores and editors, JCK Las Vegas 2013 was an amazing experience for Yael Designs. We are so excited for this upcoming year and look forward to rocking next year’s show!

This year’s JCK Las Vegas show only just began, but we already have news to report! Darcy Miller, Editor of Martha Stewart Weddings, gave a presentation on creative jewelry display ideas for different holidays!

It’s a great presentation with some really unique, creative ideas. But what we liked the most is that the presentation featured Yael Designs jewelry! 

Hanging from a holiday season jewelry tree our Yael Designs tanzanite earrings from the Pacifica Collection! Here’s a closer look at these beauties:

Want to create a jewelry tree of your own for the holiday season? Just check out the Martha Stewart Weddings pamphlet, which provides simple instructions for creating this eye-catching jewelry display.

Yael Designs is very excited to announce the release of Serendipity Collection for Fall 2013.

Highlighting vibrant, vintage-inspired rose cut faceted emeralds of rare quality, Serendipity Collection includes earrings, cocktail rings and pendants set in 18K white and yellow gold and accented with diamonds.

Since visiting emerald museums in Colombia two years ago, Yael Designs CEO Yehouda Saketkhou has been inspired to create an emerald collection and has been searching for a source of high quality emeralds that could be cut into slices without compromising the stone’s look.

“I was about to give up my search when Pantone announced emerald as the color of 2013,” said Saketkhou. “And right then, I suddenly came across my emerald source. It was so serendipitous that we immediately knew how to name this collection.”

The emeralds in Serendipity Collection have good clarity and rich green color that is offset by lustrous diamonds and gold setting to give the pieces an organic, yet luxurious feel.

“We shared our early designs with our fans on Facebook and received a tremendously positive response,” said Yael Designs’ marketing director Stefan Patashvili. “We’re very excited to bring this fashion collection to life.”

The Serendipity Collection features bold, sophisticated statement pieces that will work well with blacks, greys and jewel tones trending for Fall 2013.

“We wanted to bring emerald slice jewelry to luxury buyers looking to add this beautiful, high fashion stone to their collections,” said Saketkhou.

The Serendipity Collection will debut  this June at JCK Las Vegas booth LUX400. The price for Serendipity Collection starts at $3,000. Photos of the collection can be found on http://www.yaeldesigns.com/collections/serendipity. 

Today is the release of the much anticipated Great Gatsby movie, which has been a major fashion influence this season. Set during the Roaring Twenties, the film brings us back to a time of never-ending fun and opulence with jaw-dropping fashion and fabulous jewelry!

In the film, much of the jewelry was provided by Tiffany & Co.  One of the sure to be iconic pieces is the Savoy Headpiece worn by Carey Mulligan as she brings Daisy Buchanan to life.  This piece features a detachable brooch and consists of freshwater pearls and brilliant diamonds in platinum setting.  We would give anything to rock this headpiece out on the town!

It’s all about the layers

Another one of our favorite Roaring Twenties trends, seen often in the movie, is the layered look.  These pearl tassels by Tiffany & Co have a playful, costume feel.  Pieces that fall at different lengths give us a diverse look and are begging to be added to.  Adding diamond strands like this Swarovski art deco necklace to layered pearls mixes both the sparkle and the drama to give you a winning ensemble!

Art Deco faves

The Art Deco jewelry of the 1920s reflected what was happening in painting and architecture, especially in urban power centers like New York City. In Great Gatsby, these Tiffany & Co earrings feature oval spessartites in a diamond setting reminiscent of the lacework popular during that era.  The drama of black and white is another trademark of the Great Gatsby era, as seen in this Tiffany bangle. 

This clutch by Clara Kasavina and her husband Misha Berger surely sat among Daisy Buchanan’s most prized possessions.  Marquise-cut blue crystals breathe life into this amazing design, reminiscent of a Chinese fan.  We just cannot get enough!

Vintage jewelry from the Great Gatsby era

Art Deco was a great period for amazing jewelry with bold, edgy floral and architectural motifs. We lovet this art deco brooch of Belgian origin, made of dazzling platinum and diamonds.  These white gold and diamond Dutch earrings are practically a necessity for any flapper!  The fan and lotus motif was extremely popular in the roaring 1920s and pieces like this diamond, sapphire and emerald brooch by Boucheron were in high demand.

Our new collection pays tribute to Art Deco

Rather than working in diamonds and pearls, we at Yael Designs reinterpreted the Art Deco jewelry motif with the new Pantone color of the year - emerald - in our Fall 2013 Serendipity Collection.

Take a trip through time with the vintage feel of these floral emerald earrings that glow like the lights of New York! The second pair of earrings we’re highlighting today showcases intricate craftsmanship in the lace detailing, makes these earrings one of a kind. Complete your Roaring 1920s outfit with this fabulous emerald slice ring where waves of white diamonds splash against the vibrant gem creating movement and beauty.

We had a lot of fun creating the Serendipity Collection and paying tribute to one of the greatest periods in American history! 

When Amanda, the founder of popular wedding blog 100 Layer Cake, contacted us about jewelry for her wedding, we immediately knew that she would love our stunning morganite cocktail ring to go with her gorgeous bouquet and diamond drop earrings for her Southern California reception.

The wedding took place in September 2012 and we have been waiting impatiently ever since to see how it turned out. Well, it’s finally out and it looks stupendous! The dress, the florals, the adorable black and white bridesmaid dresses (one from our San Francisco friends at Kirribilla), the photography itself (by Max Wanger/Martha Stewart Weddings) - everything is pure perfection! You can see the full wedding album on 100 Layer Cake blog.

But of course, for us it was great to see Amanda wearing Yael Designs cocktail ring from the Lyra Collection that features a brilliant 18.75ct morganite center stone set with white diamonds in 18kt rose gold band.

We were even more excited to see that Martha Stewart Weddings magazine featured Amanda & Tim’s wedding in its Real Weddings issue that just hit newstands. (Cover photograph by Joe Budd/Martha Stewart Weddings, 2013. Copyright © 2013.)

For her reception, Amanda donned a sparkly Monique Lhullier and Yael Designs diamond drop earrings, which you can see in this cake cutting picture.

Here are the earrings she wore up close:

We’re very excited to have helped Amanda with her wedding and wish her and her husband Tim the best of everything!

If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then the bigger the diamond the better the friend! As we celebrate this month’s birth stone we take a look back at some of the most awe-inspiring celebrity diamond engagement rings. From traditional cuts to vintage settings to more contemporary styles, the diamond’s beauty is truly ever changing.

Justin Timberlake brought classy back when he popped the question to Jessica Biel with this 18-carat vintage inspired engagement ring that he designed himself.  Two aquamarine side stones represent Jessica’s birthstone and add an extra layer of depth to the ring’s design.

Victoria Beckham’s 11-carat ring from her soccer star hubby David Beckham is the definition of a dazzling diamond.  The diamond encrusted band adds some extra sparkle to the incredibly clear stone.  Like every other style Victoria wears she makes this diamond look effortlessly beautiful!

Everyone loves Queen B, but no one more than Jay-Z.  Beyonce’s 18-carat engagement ring is one of a kind and as big and bright as Beyonce herself.  This Lorraine Schwartz sensation has been valued at more than $5 million.  This Diva’s engagement ring is as flawless as her style!

And who could forget Jennifer Aniston’s 8-carat stunner from Justin Theroux?  This radiant cut diamond nearly takes up half of Jen’s finger, but who could say ‘no’ to such a gorgeous gem? 

It’s not just enormous center diamonds that make the ring however. If you’re looking for jaw-dropping sparkle, a halo of diamonds may be the way to go.  Here some of our favorite big diamond rings from the Novelique Collection. The first ring is wreathed with two circular layers of diamonds, bringing as much shine as any queen of Hollywood, but without the red carpet price tag.

If you want a big diamond in the center, there can be no substitute for a large cushion cut diamond in a triple banded setting. Another member of the Novelique Collection is this round-cut diamond with elegant diamond detailing in a crown-like 18kt white gold band.

And for a more modern look, this fluid last white gold band combines high fashion with a colossal round-cut diamond in the center.

If you’re after big bling, there is surely a diamond out there for you.

We’re thrilled to see several of our pink engagement rings showcased on Brides.com! Pink engagement rings have become a bold new trend for the contemporary bride, transforming the traditional ring into a fashion statement.

Here are 5 Yael Designs engagement rings picked by the editors of Brides magazine for their feature:

I. This ring with a 3.02 pear-shaped pink diamond center surrounded by 1.06 brilliant cut diamonds is elegantly set within a two-toned gold band.

II.  Brides editors thought this glimmering 18kt two-toned gold ring with 2.93 fancy pink oval diamond accented by 1.1 brilliant cut diamonds was a perfect twist on a timeless style.

III. This fiery ring displays a 4.21oval pink sapphire center surrounded by 1.03 pave diamonds set into an 18kt two-tone gold ring.

IIII. For the more daring bride, Brides.com editors chosen our pink sapphire pear-shaped ring set into a 1.04 diamond encrusted, 18kt two-toned band.

V. Much to our excitement, Brides.com also selected our classic princess cut pink sapphire ring with .048 carats of diamonds and a simple yet elegant 18kt two-toned band.  

We love working with the editorial team at Brides Magazine, which turns to Yael Designs for the hottest, newest jewelry designs to bring to their readers.

We at Yael Designs are absolutely thrilled to announce that our Tanzanite ring has won the coveted 2013 JCK Jewelers’ Choice Award in Tanzanite Jewelry over $10,000 category!

It means a lot to be recognized for our designs by our colleagues in the fine jewelry industry as well as esteemed jewelry editors. We’re glad to add the JCK Jewelers’ Choice Award 2013 to our list of past awards.

The winning ring features a 19.63ct tanzanite with swirls of diamonds set in 18kt white and rose gold. We felt that such a gorgeous deep blue stone deserved a truly royal setting that recalls the undulations of ocean waves.

There was another sighting of Yael Designs fine jewelry on 2013 JCK Jewelers’ Choice Award pedestal.  Our Blue Zircon ring “Antarctica” was recognized as the finalist in the Colored Stone Jewelry over $10,000 category.

Inspired by the  dangerous beauty of the 7th continent this 18kt white gold ring features 17.1 carat Blue Zircon accented with 1.16 carats of brilliant cut diamonds.

Spring is one of our favorite seasons, not just for the perfect sunny days and cheerful bird songs, but for the fabulous fashions!  It’s time to shed the warm coats and fuzzy boots and let your inner butterfly out again.  Spring is a time to experiment with new styles, so don’t be shy to unleash the vibrant fashionista within!

Rustic Chic

Whether you’re going out for a coffee or taking a walk in the park to people watch, feel comfortable and breezy in a bowtie top like this rusty colored sleeveless number from French Connection.  Add a lacy vest from Modcloth and break out your trusty Express cutoffs.  It would not be spring without amazing wedges like these pops of color from Jessica Simpson.  The icing on the cake for this look is a ring from our Fairytale Collection, which pulls vibrant colors from nature itself.  The green of new sprouts, the orange of a hazy sunset and the blue of a bright, laughter-filled day will put you in the mood for fun and adventure.

Feisty Floral

Don’t let the pastel pinks and blues fool you, this look is feminine but fierce.  Greet the new spring blossoms with a pair of adorable floral shorts from Modcloth and their matching lace blouse.  A blush pink blazer  from Elizabeth James makes this look street ready whether you’re running to fashion shoots or college lectures.  Silver-tipped rosy heels from Shoe Republic add attitude and match your French manicure with Zoya’s Laney.  Our pink, yellow and white diamonds create a flower-patterned pendant that is as bright and cheery as your look. As The Beatles famously sang, “Here comes the sun!”

Black and White with a Twist

Bring spring inside by adding bursts of color to a stylish black and white ensemble.  A black peplum skirt from Express mimics the tulips and lilies outside with its flattering silhouette. Add this shimmering white blouse from New York & Co for some subtle femininity.  Peachy sandals from JustFab bring the vibrancy of the season and show off your adorable pedicure.  Our organic morganite pendant wrapped in rose gold and white diamonds matches our morganite earrings and your dazzling inner beauty.  With a look so sunny and joyful, you will forget you are at work!

We’re very excited to see several of our round cut diamond engagement rings make it into the latest story by Brides.com! Round cut engagement rings are a popular choice with brides as they look elegant no matter if the setting is classic or modern.

Here are three Yael Designs engagement rings picked by the editors of Brides magazine for their feature:

I. This ring with a 1.5ct round diamond center is accented with two trillian cut diamonds in an elegant 18kt white gold band and diamond setting.

II. Brides editors thought this modern 18kt white gold setting does a great job showcasing the 4.33ct round diamond in the center:

III. Finally, we’re not surprised Brides.com also selected this classic halo diamond beauty with a 2.44 round cut diamond center and a thin platinum band as it’s one of our most popular styles.