Caviar-Themed Promotion From Lagos And Philadelphia Hotel Benefits Autism Research

Lagos, the nationally known luxury jewelry brand, has teamed with The Rittenhouse hotel in Philadelphia for a special caviar-based promotion to raise funds for autism research.

The luxury hotel is using the month of April (Autism Awareness Month) to launch its new private-label caviar—a 30-gram tin of oscietra caviar from Sturia, the flagship brand of French caviar producer Sturgeon. 

Throughout the month, guests at the hotel’s restaurants—Lacroix, Bar210 and the Library Bar—can order “The Caviar Experience” package, which includes The Rittenhouse private-label caviar with traditional accompaniments, a bottle of one of Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2004 champagne. The food a drink course will be paired with the Lagos Black Caviar enamel beaded bracelet with pavé diamonds set in sterling silver with 18k gold accents. Caviar is the signature line of jewelry created by the Philadelphia-based jewelry brand.

The cost of the package is $2,150 with 15% of proceeds going to Autism Speaks—a national organization that promotes solutions for individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support.

Guests who wish to tie in the caviar package with a hotel stay at The Rittenhouse’s suites can book it ahead of time. Rates start at $4,000 with 15% of proceeds going to Autism Speaks.

Sylvain Briens, The Rittenhouse food and beverage director, said the partnership made sense for a number of reasons. First, the name of Lagos' iconic jewelry line shared the name of the promotion; second, the company is based in Philadelphia; and third, because Lagos has a branded boutique at Rittenhouse Square, near the hotel.

“We can’t think of a better way to launch our private-label caviar than by working with our Rittenhouse Square neighbor and highlighting their signature Caviar line,” Briens said. “Being able to also contribute to a charity we are all passionate about is a great bonus.”

For more information about this promotion, visit lacroixrestaurant.com or call 215-790-2525. 

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Lagos Adds Colored Beading To Its Caviar Collection

Luxury jewelry brand, Lagos, unveiled the "Caviar Icon Collection," the latest interpretation of its signature "Caviar Collection," created in an array of colorful beading. 

Caviar Icon Bib necklace

A pillar of the Lagos brand, Caviar was designed by Steven Lagos, brand founder and creative director, more than 30 years ago and has since evolved into its most iconic design. It is updated in precious gemstones that include amethyst, peridot, pearl, garnet and turquoise. Each silhouette is adorned with classic Caviar accents set in 18k gold. Styles range from a lariat necklace to tassel earrings, each designed to be layered and mixed.

Black Caviar bracelet

In addition the brand introduced extensions to "Black Caviar," the brand’s best selling and most innovative collection to date. It's best known for its sculptural and smooth ceramic beads adorned with radiant 18k gold and brilliant diamonds. 

White Caviar Statement bracelet

This fall, Steven Lagos added high polished sterling silver and diamond accents that accompany the ceramic beads. The extension of black and silver continues to modernize and reinvent the classic Caviar stack. The versatility of this collection has always been one of its selling points. Lagos also added black and white ceramic and sterling silver stackable rings and hoops in various sizes.

Infinity ring

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LAGOS Adds Black Ceramic Beads To Caviar Collection

The iconic Caviar collection by the LAGOS jewelry brand has been given an update with new color and materials.

The Black Caviar collection of bracelets and chains features sculptural and smooth ceramic “Caviar” beads adorned with 18k gold and brilliant diamonds. The launch of this newest line signifies a reinterpretation of the Philadelphia-based brand’s Caviar design created nearly 40 years ago by Steven Lagos, founder and creative director of LAGOS. 

“I like to experiment with texture, scale and colors beyond silver and gold. I love the smooth finish of ceramic and the color choices it offers,” Lagos said. “Ceramic widened the design scope for us in many ways.

Lagos went on to say that it took three years to actually bring the design to a finished product because it required a new fabrication process. While this new process may have been time consuming, it provided opportunities to improve upon other aspects of the product, such as the LAGOS bracelet clasp. 

“It is now more curvy and feminine, and an overall better fit for the wrist,” he said.

It’s being sold as a collector’s piece, Lagos said, meant to be paired with 18k gold, diamond and sterling silver Caviar pieces.

“I want her to see the Black Caviar bracelet as the missing statement from her wrist—a ‘uniform’ piece, not a ‘trend’ piece,” he said. 

Black Caviar will launch September 1 on LAGOS.com, Neiman Marcus and all retailers that carry LAGOS jewelry. Pieces run from $450 to $6,000.

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New Colorful and Golden Jewelry Designs from the Couture Show

The NightFall collection by Lagos was one the many new collections unveiled by designer Steven Lagos. It consists of black spinel, 18k gold and diamonds. It is available exclusively at Neiman Marcus through October.

Colored gemstones, which were widely used in place of diamonds during the recession, have continued to find acceptance among designers, retailers and consumers. A variety of bold, precious gems, ranging from dark blue lapis to red spinels to multi-colored sapphires were on display during the Couture Show in the Wynn Las Vegas. Of course, emerald, the color of the year, was prevalent among the designs as well as citrine. In many cases these gems were matched with high-karat gold, which has made a striking and glittering return to the jewelry stage.

Below is a listing of some of the jewelry shown at Couture. 

A faceted citrine center stone is mounted on sterling silver with 18k gold beaded accents by Lagos.

Damiani Butterfly necklace made of 18k gold with sapphires, emeralds and other colored gems.

The deep, rich blue of lapis lazuli is prominent in this necklace by Coomi.

The Marina B Kashan bangle made of 18k gold combined with oval-shaped precious and semi-precious gems.

Black rhodium gold earrings with round brilliant and rose cut diamonds by Michael John Jewelry.

A set of mismatched emerald and opal drop earrings by Arunashi.

A half-white, half-yellow 60-carat citrine surrounded by diamond pave set on 18k gold by Parulina.

18k rose gold crescent ring with brown diamonds, red garnets, light orange sapphires and citrines by Octium.

Large green amber drop attached to an 18k setting with champagne diamond pave by Syna.

18k yellow gold necklace with champagne pave diamonds by Bavna.

18k oxidized gold earrings with pink opals and black diamonds by Ivanka Trump

Gold beaded bracelet by Marco Bicego.

Rings in 18k yellow and rose gold with brown and white diamonds, pink, smoky and lemon quartz, pink tourmaline, ruby mandarin garnet and aquamarine by Brumani.

Red spinel and diamond pave earrings by Erica Courtney

A variety of jewelry pieces made with fossilized materials such as woolly mammoth tusk and gemstones from Monique Péan. 

Independent metalsmith, Victor Velyan’s 22k crocodile-skin bracelet with emeralds.

Aquamarine and Roman coin replica earrings by the 1884 Collection.

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The Spectacular Jewelry News Network Jewelry Gift Guide

With just eight more shopping days left until Christmas, I put together a variety of jewelry items designed to inspire you to buy that special gift for those closest to you. What all of these pieces share are superior artistry, craftsmanship and beauty.

The Cindy Chao White Label Four Seasons Pepper Ring consists of sugarloaf color-change sapphire, diamonds and yellow diamonds set on 18k yellow gold. It's available at Bergdorf Goodman. Price upon request.

Limited to a run of 10, Alexandra Mor Asscher-Cut Diamond Earrings with each set crafted and signed by the New York City-based artist. Each earring contains an Asscher Cut diamond weighing 3.41 carats suspended from a .42-carat round diamond encircled with rows of 1mm of diamond melee totaling 8.49 carats set with platinum and 18k yellow gold. The price is $330,000 and it’s available at Dorfman Jewelers, 617-536-2022, dorfmanjewelers.com.

The center stone in the Amgad Red Diamond Flower Ring is a 0.48ct radiant shaped Fancy Purplish Red Diamond from the Argyle Mine in Australia, the world's top source for these rare colored stones. It's with 1.9cts. of colorless pear shape diamonds. Retail price: $350,000. To purchase the ring contact AMGAD at 212.719.4111 for a list of retailers.

Sethi Couture 18K Multi-Color Diamond Chandelier Earrings features 11.81 carats of fancy colored diamonds. Retail Price: $18,000. It is available at EB Horn, Boston, Mass.

The necklace features a 51.06-carat natural fancy black, pear shaped diamond. Rare in both size and natural-color achievement, it is adorned with fine white diamonds that includes a 1.68-carat shield shaped, E color, Internally Flawless diamond and 553 fine white diamonds totaling 14.35 carats. Retail price: $1 million. For purchasing information contact Ishay Ben-David Corp. at fancycolordiamond.net.)

A 2.02 grayish blue diamond and an 1.89 gray blue diamond center the earrings, which are finished with with 1.85 carats of pink diamonds. Retail Price: $3 million. It's available at Borsheims in Omaha, Neb., Borsheims.com.

Le Vian 18k Chocolate Diamond Necklace, features 7.27 carats of Le Vian's trademark Chocolate diamonds. Retail price: $46,097. Contact Le Vian at 877-2LEVIAN for an authorized retailer.

The Donna Distefano 18k gold, diamond and sapphire 'Mira' ring is made to order by the award winning goldsmith in her private atelier in New York City. The price is approximately $45,000 (each sapphire varies in price) and available by appointment at Donna Distefano, New York City 212.594.3757 or at donnadistefano.com.

The polished 18k rose gold cushions on the Fabergé Treillage Rose Gold Bandeau Rings along with the diamond studs give them a soft, pillow-like appearance. The large Bandeau ring is $8,492; and smaller Bandeau ring is $5,335. They are available at faberge.com.

Montblanc 4810 Star Pave Bracelet is made of 18k pink gold, the void in the iconic Montblanc star is filled with diamonds pave in different carat sizes to create sparkle. The cost is $4,300 and is available at Montblanc retail outlets.

The Nina Basharova Nest Brooch is made of Tahitian and South Sea pearls, champagne bezel-set diamonds and ostrich feathers, all set in18k gold. It retails for $17,800 and is available at David Orgell, 262 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, Calif.; (310) 273-6660. 

The Bizzotto Infinito Ring features 18k pink and white gold ring with two rows of diamonds It sells for $6,900. For purchasing information, contact; 760-832-2325; export@bizzottogioielli.com; bizzottogioielli.com.

The Ceramique "Lover's Ring" from Etienne Perret features interlocked 3mm bands in 18k gold & black gem ceramic. Retail price is $899. In cobalt chrome & black gem ceramic the price of this ring is $248. This style is also available with 3 interlocking bands, in a variety of metals for a range of prices. Its available at retail stores around the country (go to ceramicjewelry.com for a list of jewelers) or directly from Perret by emailing Etienne@EtiennePerret.com.

Lagos Sapphire Statement Necklace features beaded and fluted sterling silver surround 13 brilliant, blue pave gems (twc. 36.41). The necklace retails for $15,500 and is available on lagos.com.

The four-inch  Large 'Flower Urn' Diamond Earrings from Madyha Farooqui are made with Rose cut diamonds, 14k gold, rhodium plated silver & diamond pave. It retails for $12,750 and is available at Talisman Gallery at Harvey Nichols, London, or at www.madyhafarooqui.com.

The Mary Esses Large Cabochon Chrysoprase is framed by micro pave-set diamonds, set in a latticework of 18k gold and bezel-set diamonds. It retails for $8,300. It is available at Skibell Jewelers in Dallas, www.skibellfinejewelry.com.

The JJ Number 8 Oval Swirl Stud Earrings are a modern take on old Hollywood glamour with oversized Pink Opals surrounded in a swirl of white sapphires and set in fine sterling silver. It retails for $2,840 For more information, contact JJ Number 8 jewelry at WWW.JJNUMBER8.COM.

The Me&Ro 18k Gold Black Diamond Circle Teardrop Chain uses clusters of black diamond briolettes hand beaded with recycled 18k gold wire dangle throughout this limited edition chain. It measures 20 inches in length and the reflective deep black diamond beads range in size from 4x3mm to 6x4mm. Necklace fastens with a recycled 18k gold hook and eye closure. The approximate carat weight is 86.54. Retail price $18,000 and is available on meandrojewerly.com.

The Carrera y Carrera Danza Maxi Ring is made with 18k yellow gold ring with diamonds and is inspired by the movement in a dancer's skirt. It retails for $8,300 and is available at Neiman Marcus stores nationwide.

The 14k Rose Gold Ruby and Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Ring from Effy Jewelry retails for $2,750 and is available at www.EffyJewelry.com.

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