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EXCLUSIVE TO CHURCHILL!!!CHURCHILL invites you to view an extraordinary collection, Royal Imports. Join us in welcoming Rajiv, purveyor of exotic leather "It Cuffs" and accessories, handset with precious sapphires, stones and crystals. His gorgeous designs grace the wrists of the famous, and now we present them to YOU for your very own holiday stocking stuffers! Good luck resisting the temptation to open these knock out gifts early! They will be stunning additions to any holiday party!Stop by our Country Club Plaza location between10:00-6:00pm December 16th, 17th & 18th, to view this spectacular jewelry collection. 

We are excited to present the award-winning 'Pamela From an Fine Jewelry Collections' featuring handmade pieces comprised of multiple shades of precious metal and exquisite, rare natural stones. Originality and meticulous attention to every detail are hallmarks of Pamela's signature look; because each item is handmade, no two will ever be identical! This one-of-a-kind, limited edition jewelry is as hip as it is timeless, transcending every generation and age, and specially crafted so that it may be treasured for years to come.DON'T MISS THIS EXCLUSIVE EVENT!!!

FEDERICA RETTORE:

FEDERICA RETTORE IS THE DESIGN FORCE BEHIND RETTORE COMPANY, A HIGH-END DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING FIRM IN MILAN, WITH A STYLE THAT DEFIES CATEGORIZATION, FEDERICA'S FOCUS IS ON NON-TRADITIONAL, FASHION-SENSITIVE DESIGN. LIKE A FASHION ATELIER, FEDERICA PRESENTS TWO NEW JEWELRY COLLECTIONS PER YEAR. MANY YEARS OF CREATIVE EXPERIENCE, COUPLED WITH RELENTLESS AESTHETIC RESEARCH AND HAND CRAFTING, MARK ALL HER CREATIONS, WHERE THE JUXTAPOSITIONS OF SOLID AND VOID, OF RIGOR AND LEVITY, OF TRANSPARENCY AND OPACITY, OF TRADITION AND VANGUARD, OF PROXIMITY AND REMOTENESS, ARE THE HALLMARKS OF HER REFINED ARTISTIC TASTE. FOR THREE YEARS, MS. RETTORE HEADED GUCCI'S JEWELRY DESIGN TEAM IN FLORENCE, WHILE DESIGNING FOR HER OWN RETTORE COMPANY. HER CREATIONS ARE FEATURED IN THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS AND TRENDSETTING STORES. FEDERICA RETTORE'S DESIGNS ARE FREQUENTLY FEATURED IN INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS SUCH AS ELLE, VOGUE (ITALY, GERMANY, SPAIN, USA AND JAPAN), AND W.

THE USE OF NATURAL MATERIALS COUPLED WITH 18KT ROSE GOLD, DIAMONDS AND SEMIPRECIOUS STONES IS THE SIGNATURE OFFEDERICA RETTOR'S COLLECTIONS. FOR THE 2010 FALL/ WINTER COLLECTION, FEDERICA USES ZEBU HORN AND ORIENTAL WOODS IN SOPHISTICATED FEMININE DESIGN AND REFINED HAND CRAFTING. HORN AND ORIENTAL WOOD BOULES ARE EXTENSIVELY USED IN RINGS, EARRINGS AND NECKLACES, ADDING NEW DIMENSION TO FEDERICA'S JEWELRY SHAPES. CUFFS AND BUCKLE BRACELETS PLAY SIGNIFICANTLY INTO 2010 FALL/ WINTER COLLECTION; FED

RICA HAS CREATED NEW CUFF DESIGN TO IMPROVED CUFF WEAR-ABILITY, ADDING TO THE COLLECTION HINGED AND BUCKLE BRACELETS USING MATERIALS SUCH GOLD AND PALLADIUM. COLOR PALETTE FOR FEDERICA'S COLLECTION THIS SEASON IS MORE INTENSE, GREEN TOURMALINE, RED GARNET AND MEXICAN BOULDER OPAL TONES ADD FURTHER PASSION TO THE DESIGNS.

MATTIA CIELO:

MATTIA CIELO'S JEWELS ARE INTENDED AS AN EXPRESSION OF PURE INDIVIDUALITY, THE MARK OF EXCLUSIVITY ATTAINED BY THE BEST ITALIAN CRAFTSMANSHIP WHERE TRADITION AND INNOVATION JOIN EXCELLENCE. FROM THIS PIONEERING SPIRIT IS BORN CIELO UNICO, THE FIRST SOFTWARE INTRODUCING THE CONCEPT OF 'BESPOKE' IN JEWELRY. THIS HIGHLY INTERACTIVE APPLICATION ALLOWS THE CLIENT TO CHOOSE EVERY SINGLE DETAIL OF EACH JEWEL THUS REACHING A LEVEL OF CUSTOMIZATION AND QUALITY WHOSE ONLY BENCHMARK IS THE CLIENT'S SATISFACTION.

MATTIA CIELO, A YOUNG ITALIAN DESIGNER, PRESENTS SOMETHING COMPLETELY REVOLUTIONARY IN THE THE WORLD OF JEWELRY. HIS INDUSTRIAL DESIGN-INSPIRED PIECES ARE DYNAMIC, THEY SPARKLE WITH LIGHT AND MOVEMENT. 'MOVEMENT IS THE ALCHEMY WHICH QUICKENS THE MATTER OF THESE CREATURES. A BREATH OF LIFE FREES THESE RINGS, BRACELETS AND NECKLACES FROM IMMOBILITY AS MAGNIFICENT OBJECTS TO TRANSFORM THEM INTO TOTEMS, INTO WORD AND SIGN, INTO EMOTION AND ENERGY FREED FROM THE CONFINES OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL SPACE ABLE AT LAST TO GIVE VOICE AND GENERATE NEW EMOTIONS, NEW ENERGY', SAID MATTIA CIELO. MIXING GOLD, DIAMONDS AND STONES OF ALL TYPES THIS NEW STYLE OF JEWELRY UNITE THE EXTRAORDINARY QUALITIES OF TRADITIONAL CRAFT JEWELRY MAKING WITH THE ENERGY OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN AND NEW MATERIALS.

INFLUENCED BY HIS INTEREST IN ARCHITECTURE AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN, CIELO PARTNERED WITH ITALIAN DESIGNER-ARTIST MASSIMILIANO BONOLI TO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF TRADITIONAL JEWELRY MAKING. WORKING WITH GOLDSMITHS IN VICEZA, ITALY, THE DUO DEVELOPED DYNAMIC DESIGNS THAT ENABLE CONFIGURATIONS OF RIGID GOLD AND GEMSTONES TO MOVE WITH THE BODY. A PENDANT NECKLACE, FOR INSTANCE, FEATURES GEMSTONES SET AT THE TIPS OF TINY SPRINGS; EACH SPRING FLUTTERS INDEPENDENTLY AS THE WEARER MOVES. 

CHURCHILL proudly presents acclaimed designer Lika Behar who creates unique and intimate works of wearable art. Inspired by jewelry-making techniques of ancient civilizations, she uses pure 24k gold, various precious metals, diamonds and gemstones. Her uniquely hand wrought, individual designs reflect ancient history as well as the modern feminine spirit.

Stop by our Country Club Plaza location between10:00-7:00pm November 12th & 13th, to meet the designer and view her spectacular jewelry collection. See you there!!!

ABOUT LIKA BEHAR:

Lika Behar was born in the magnificent city of Istanbul. With roots in ancient Anatolian civilizations, this former Byzantine capital has evolved into a cosmopolitan metropolis which juxtaposes sublime historical architectural expressions within a modern skyline. As such, Istanbul is known as one of the truly great romantic destinations of the world, and it is the fundamental source of inspiration for the Lika Behar Collection. Her creations bring a New York City sophistication and elegance to this ancient craft. She also carries evil eyes and religious talismans tastefully done for a modern sophisticated lifestyle.

 

COMING SOON!JEMMA WYNNETRUNK SHOW!!!The vision of Jemma Wynne is to create versatile jewelry for women who desire a sophisticated look, while still maintaining a casual ease. Her collection has been featured in publications such as Town & Country, InStyle and W.