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Holiday 2009

Zobel Trunk Show Armenta Trunk Show

Monday, Dec. 7th thru Saturday, Dec. 12th
9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
until 7 p.m. Thursday and 4 p.m. Saturday


Experience this romantic collection, designed by Emily Armenta.  The look is both old-world and contemporary, created with 18-karat yellow gold, oxidized sterling silver and diamonds.  Some pieces are set with moonstones, malachite and other non-traditional gems for a casual elegance that works every day.  Pendants, chains, stackable bangles, interesting rings, great earrings – these are pieces that can be mixed and matched, with prices starting at $400. This feminine, fashion-forward collection is perfect jewelry for the modern woman.

Learn more about Armenta

Jingles and Jewels for COCA

Jingles & Jewels
Join us for an evening of dazzling jewelry, sparkling cocktails and holiday shopping.
All proceeds will benefit COCA, including 10 percent of the purchase price
of all jewelry sold that evening

Monday, Dec. 7, 5 to 8 o’clock in the evening at Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers
$25 per person, $40 per couple


For tickets please contact Peggy McNulty Ward at COCA, 314 725 1834 ext. 105 or email pward@cocastl.org.

Attendance prizes of $1000 and $3000 shopping sprees at Elleard Heffern
will be given away beginning at 7 o'clock.

Zobel Trunk Show Cultured Pearl Show

featuring Beautiful Jewelry and Loose Strands

Monday, Nov. 23rd thru Saturday, Nov. 28th
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
closed Thanksgiving
until 6 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday


Every woman loves the luster of pearls. At Elleard Heffern’s cultured pearl trunk show, see lovely finished necklaces, bracelets and earrings, plus a treasure trove of loose strands. You can select the strand that compliments your complexion most beautifully, in the size, shape and color you prefer, and choose the perfect clasp. We’ll string your new pearls on silk thread, with a knot between each gem to hold it securely, to the precise length you desire. From baby Akoya pearls, held in esteem for their unblemished surfaces, to large baroque South Sea cultured pearls, the show will feature pearls to suit every style and budget.

Learn more about Pearls

Zobel Trunk ShowOscar Heyman Presents Estate Jewelry

from Europe and America

Tuesday, Dec. 1st and Wednesday, Dec. 2nd
9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

It’s an Elleard Heffern tradition. Come experience an extraordinary collection that is always brimming with recent acquisitions of the finest quality. Oscar Heyman jewels are known for their exceptional craftsmanship, classic design and unparalleled gemstones, but this trunk show also includes signed, collectible pieces by other famed American designers and jewelry houses.  Stop by and be dazzled!

Learn more about Oscar Heyman

Estate Trunk Show Estate Show

Monday, Nov. 16th thru Saturday, Nov. 21st
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A select group of estate dealers from across the country will present their finest collections of pre-owned jewelry, representing major periods in jewelry design, including Edwardian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Retro and Cocktail.  Estate jewelry lovers will be pleased to discover a breadth of pieces at the show, including some of the world’s most exquisite, rare and exceptional jewels to small pieces that make wonderful, personal gifts. Crafted with artistry and techniques that are sometimes impossible to replicate today, estate jewelry represents an excellent value as well as the opportunity to own something unique.

Learn more about Estate Jewels

Nicholas Varney Trunk ShowNicholas Varney Jewels Trunk Show

and Personal Appearance

Wednesday, Nov. 18th and Thursday, Nov. 19
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, until 7 p.m. Thursday

Returning to Elleard Heffern with an updated collection, Nicholas Varney presents his glorious jewels, straight from the pages of Vogue and W. Whether it’s a bold, embellished, statement-maker or a simple gold form, Nicholas’ designs exude his signature style.  Whimsical, delightful, organic, with unexpected combinations of color and texture, each piece is created with the most meticulous hand-craftsmanship and attention to detail. These are high-powered pieces of jewelry that don’t take themselves too seriously.

Learn more about Nicholas Varney

Zobel Trunk Show
Zobel Trunk Show

Monday, Nov. 2 and Tuesday, Nov.3
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For the first time ever in St. Louis, experience the strong, exclusive and highly individual designs of Atelier Zobel.   The entire collection of spectacular jewels will be in-store, with each piece possessing a timeless beauty, intrigue and innovation – the signatures of Zobel design.  The artist has won international awards at the highest level for his work, which is rooted in crafts but always looking forward. A piece of Zobel jewelry is a must-have for the collector seeking the world’s best. Come join us for this very special showing.

Learn more about Michael Zobel

Spring 2009
OHB

Oscar Heyman and Brothers Trunk Show

featuring classic Oscar Heyman pieces, plus important estate jewels
from America and Europe

Thursday, April 16th 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, April 17th  9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join us for mimosas in the morning and cocktails in the evening while you shop the collection.  It’s a great time to be buying estate jewelry!

These signature Oscar Heyman pansy pins are just some of the famous creations for which this American jeweler is recognized the world-over.  Originally introduced in the 1930s in a variety of sizes and colorways, they are still in production today and are highly prized by collectors.

Other motifs from the same era are Oscar Heyman’s dazzling gardenia and lily-of-the-valley brooches. Visit our show to see these incredible jewels first-hand.  To read more about OHB, one of the world’s finest manufacturing jewelers, see this article from Antiques&Fine Art magazine.




From Sea to Shining Sea


May 4th through 9th

americaWe are proud to host this weeklong celebration of American jewelry design and craftsmanship.  Join us as we pay tribute to our exclusive designers who not only live and work in the United States but also employ American artisans in the creation of their collections.

Shop the collections May 4th thru May 9th
Six exciting days of trunk shows, designer appearances and refreshments.


Meet Michael Bondanza
Wednesday and Thursday
Cocktail reception Thursday, May 7th from 5 to 7 p.m.

Meet Mark Patterson
Friday and Saturday
Join the artist for mimosas Saturday, May 9th beginning at 9:30 a.m.

All week long, come shop expanded collections from Michael Bondanza, SeidenGang, Aaron Henry, Mark Patterson, Armenta and Michael Good.  Plus, see new pieces from more American designers, including Oscar Heyman, John Iversen and Jean François Albert.

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Aaron Henry is a third generation jeweler and diamond merchant working today in Southern California.  He is also a true outdoorsman who finds inspiration in nature.  Aaron’s award-winning designs reflect the beauty found in the aspens of  the High Sierras, the gingko of New York, the maples of Washington state and the grape leaves of Napa Valley.
Emily Armenta designs modern jewelry for today’s woman who yearns for the romance  and intrigue of old world techniques and craftsmanship.  Inspired by Spanish and Moorish architecture, her pieces look as if they came straight from a sunken treasure chest.  This Texas native is a favorite among celebrities and was recently the recipient of the prestigious Town and County 2008 Couture Silver Jewelry Award. america
america Michael Bondanza has parlayed his passion for platinum into an award-winning career.  His personal vision, expressed through his exquisite designs, has garnered international acclaim and the admiration of fellow designers around the globe.  Working in NYC, his inspiration often comes from his city surroundings.
Mark Patterson and his wife, Josette, who work in Newport Beach, California,  have revolutionized the jewelry world through their distinctive designs and vibrant use of color.  Specializing in colored gemstones, their pieces are glamorous and wearable.  Mark recently received the “Designer of the Year” Award from JQ International Magazine, an important trade publication. america
america SeidenGang celebrates the love affair between women and jewelry, passion and fashion.  Bold, 18-karat yellow gold, dramatic texture, hand-woven chains with convertible pendants, brilliant diamonds, gemstones and pearls are all hallmarks of a SeidenGang collection.  The collection is created in New York by Carolyn Gang.
Michael Good crafts his exquisite collections in a converted old barn tucked away in the seaside town of Rockport, Maine.  This quintessential American goldsmith has perfected the anticlastic technique and in the process, he has changed American jewelry forever.  His latest work in bronze and 22-karat gold is both organic and colorful. america


December 2008
Global Chic Week
armentaJoin us, December 1-6 for a week of extraordinary trunk shows of jewelry you’ll want to see and own, designer appearances and refreshments from around the world. Choose the perfect gift for those on your list, and create your own Wish List from among our jewelry treasures. We know you won’t want to miss one of our sensational Trunk Shows!

Masriera
Shop the Collection:  Monday and Tuesday, December 1 & 2
Masriera speaks to the delicate nature of beauty, and has been a prominent name in jewelry for the last two hundred years.

Armenta

Shop the Collection: Wednesday, December 3
arunashiAn historian, romantic, and skilled jeweler, Emily Armenta’s biggest inspiration comes from the Spanish poet,
Lorca and early Spanish and Moorish architecture.

Arunashi
Special cocktail reception and collection preview with Arun Bohra:
Thursday, December 4, 5pm-7pm

Shop the Collection and meet designer, Arun Bohra:
Thursday - Saturday, December 4-6

Arun Bohra’s magnificent use of color and imaginative hues of gold, results in jewelry that is both provocative and timeless. His Jaipur family has been creating exquisite jewelry for Indian royalty for over 150 years.

All week long, come shop our expanded collections by Bochic, Baccarat and Stephen Webster plus new jewelry from our favorite European, South American, Turkish, Greek, Indian and American designers.

Bochic:  The Bochic collection is inspired by ancient jewelry techniques and traditions from the exotic Orient and Mediterranean regions-of-old, infused with modern luxury.
Baccarat:  Still made by hand in France, Baccarat fine jewelry is finished with 18-karat gold, sterling silver and gemstone accents.
bochicZobel:  Described as a modern cosmopolitan, Michael Zobel is characterized by highly individual, strong and exclusive jewelry of timeless beauty.
Maija Neimanis:  Maija Neimanis spent 20 years as an award-winning costume-designer. Using historical techniques of the Etruscans and Greeks, she creates jewelry for the modern woman looking for timeless, beautiful pieces.
Carla Amorim:  A young Brazilian designer, Carla Amorim’s work results from three major influences in her life – architecture, nature and culture.

Additional international designer collections include IsabelleFa (Germany) and Lucie Campbell (England).

Elements and Alloys, a new line of modern, American, handcrafted jewelry will also present its collection on Monday, Dec. 1st and Tuesday, Dec. 2nd.

 
November 2008


Oscar Heyman Brothers Trunk Show

Please join us for our annual holiday presentation of the Oscar Heyman collection featuring
extraordinary estate jewelry from Europe and America.


Oscar Heyman Brothers, recognized throughout the trade as “the jeweler’s jeweler,” is known internationally for their one-of-a-kind heirloom pieces and custom-designed jewelry. Their exquisite pieces include Elizabeth Taylor’s diamond necklace featuring the Taylor/Burton pear-shaped diamond and the gemstone jewelry for the 2002 Winter Olympics. Oscar Heyman’s signature gardenia and pansy brooches, created in the 1930s, have reached iconic status.

With a heritage dating back to Russia’s Faberge workshops, Oscar Heyman has been designing and manufacturing the finest precious gemstone jewelry for over 90 years. Oscar Heyman is one of a handful of family-owned shops still dedicated to European-style craftmanship and "by hand" fabrication. Every step in a piece’s production is done in-house, with the single exception of diamond cutting.

You are invited to a cocktail reception and collection preview:

Thursday, November 6 5pm-7pm

Shop the collection:
Friday, November 7 9:30am – 5pm
Saturday, November 8 9:30am – 2pm


VarneyNicholas Varney Jewels Collection and Personal Appearance

Please join us as we welcome internationally renowned designer, Nicholas Varney to St. Louis. This marks the first time Nicholas Varney jewelry has been made available in the Midwest, and his first visit to the city.

From the pages of Vogue and W to the New York Times and Robb Report, Nicholas Varney’s jewelry is hot — attracting the attention of private clients, exclusive jewelers and museums. Known for his artistic use of gems, Varney says he combines the “bravado of bold American designers such as David Webb and Tony Duquette with fine European craftsmanship.” (Robb Report: Rising Stars)

Kit & Nick

The son of famed society interior designer Carleton Varney and textile designer Suzanne Varney, Nicholas grew up associating jewelry with “love, travel, excitement and happiness.” Sondra Schneider writes in Aspen Peak Magazine, “Nicholas Varney does not make jewelry-he creates small sculptural paintings, works of art that are worthy of being displayed as objects de virtu when they are not being worn.”

You are invited to shop the collection and meet Nicholas Varney:
Friday, November 21 9:30am – 5pm
Saturday, November 22 9:30am – 4pm