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Bloomberg
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Bloomberg
The Hottest Independent Jewelry Designers Share One Secret Weapon
Even as art deco turns 100, some of the most prominent independent jewelers working today say it's still inspiring them. Geometric motifs, stark whites and blacks, simple pops of color and repetitive structures are the common threads between pieces a century old and these modern masterpieces. For designers Martin Katz, Nikos Koulis and Adam Neeley, the era's rigid lines and strict shapes were a direct influence, but each has adapted them in different ways.
Forbes
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Nikos Koulis Brings Precision And Illusion To Sotheby's Paris
Diamond earrings from the WISH collection by Nikos Koulis The Greek designer Nikos Koulis's first selling exhibition with Sotheby's Paris hit this week, with a 30-piece capsule collection showcasing his finely engineered luxury jewelry. The show coincided with Haute Couture Week in the city, bringing the designer's high jewelry innovation to a wide audience of collectors. Koulis draws on his Greek heritage in his work, which is handmade in Athens. He marries an avant-garde, non-conformist aesthetic with traditional Greek goldsmithing, and sees the Sotheby's exhibition as a direct link to an informed and sensitive audience: 'the partnership encapsulates the value, DNA and narrative that can only be channeled through direct, personal relationships within an exclusive milieu — where I can share my finds, inspirations and demanding pieces,' he says. 'As a collector myself, I deeply nurture the ethos of discovery and uphold the trust in quality throughout my creative journey.' A high-shine diamond necklace by Nikos Koulis, on show in Paris at Sotheby's. Some of the pieces on show were specially commissioned by Sotheby's for the event, while others are limited editions from his first high jewelry collection, WISH, an experimental exploration of femininity. The collection is rooted in the childhood memory of blowing a dandelion clock and making a wish on the white seeds as they drift away, translated into aluminium, precious metals and custom-cut diamonds. Many are exquisitely engineered with complex mechanisms that bring fluidity and motion to the spine of the jewel, including earrings and necklaces that move with the body. Frank Everett, Sotheby's Vice Chairman for Jewelry, Americas, believes Koulis is uniquely placed in the contemporary jewelry landscape. 'I had the pleasure of meeting Nikos Koulis several years ago and have wanted to work with him ever since. His exceptional designs are innovative, bold, and simply beautiful,' he says, adding 'the exact pieces we were to receive for the exhibition were a surprise — when I opened the package, it was a wow moment.' FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder A diamond and aluminium bangle from the WISH collection, on show at Sotheby's Paris. Amongst the most engaging pieces, are a diamond and ruby necklace, which took over 200 days to make in the Koulis atelier. Some of the pieces commissioned for the event itself, explore high-shine polish, with mirror-finished scoops of white gold echoing a graduation of marquise diamonds, in a bracelet that celebrates illusion. The matching tennis necklace feels silky smooth and comfortable on the skin. Elsewhere, a chunky gold chain choker gives way to a cascade of antique pear-cut diamonds, playing with notions of femininity: 'we used long pears for this diamond collar,' Koulis told me at Sotheby's. 'I like the contrast between masculinity and femininity, between the diamonds and the polished gold chain. The spokes float down from the chain in freedom. Rather than fixing them at the sides, we decided to leave them to follow the movement of the body,' he explained. An emerald and diamond bracelet by Nikos Koulis, on show at Sotheby's Paris. For Everett, that movement is key to the success of Koulis' design language. 'His obsession with high-quality gemstones, emeralds in particular, is evident in every piece, and his exemplary craftsmanship offers flexibility and movement to bring life to the jewels.' Rooted in light and geometry, these are jewels which feel empowering in their precision and protective on the body. The collectors perusing the jewels in Paris this week are sure to be walking taller since their purchases.
Harpers Bazaar Arabia
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Harpers Bazaar Arabia
The 5 Chicest Jewellery Brands From The 2025 Las Vegas Couture Show That You Can Shop In The GCC
Each year the world's coolest and most contemporary jewellers descend upon Las Vegas for its renowned couture show. This year? There are five key designers to discover and have delivered to your doorstep… Every year, leading designers, buyers, and media from all corners of the world gather in Las Vegas for Couture, the prestigious jewellery show, where both burgeoning and established brands showcase their latest collections and set the trends for the coming months. This year, designers continued to play with diamonds, bringing a contemporary flair to this classic gemstone through their edgy, yet timeless designs. From Beirut and Athens to New York and Dubai, read on to discover our selection of fine jewellery designers who are making their mark on the global stage. Nikos Koulis In 2006, Athenian fine jewellery designer Nikos Koulis launched his namesake brand. Renowned for his captivating designs, reimagined classics and use of unconventional yet exceptional diamond cuts and materials, Koulis consistently pushes boundaries to create pieces that are both visually striking and easy to wear. His most recent collection, Wish, draws inspiration from his childhood memories of making wishes on dandelions and embodies his innovative approach to high jewellery. Aluminium and black enamel are paired with diamonds and other precious stones to create pieces that are rooted in individuality and characterized by unparalleled craftsmanship. As Koulis explains, 'Exclusivity is key. In a world saturated with homogeneous styles and trends, owning something unique becomes increasingly rare. My jewellery caters to individuals who don't feel the need to conform, but know exactly what they want and share a collector's ethos and aesthetic values.' Shop Nikos Koulis at Khepri The sentiment 'age is just a number' rings especially true for Khepri, a relatively young brand that launched in 2023 yet has already made waves in the jewellery industry. Founded by Reema Chopra, who transitioned from a successful banking career to pursue her love of jewellery, gemstones and design, Khepri has quickly gained momentum. As part of its brand purpose, Khepri is deeply rooted in a philosophy that honours self-expression and transformation, allowing the wearer to feel both classic and cool. In Luna, her latest collection, Chopra features warm-toned, fancy-coloured diamonds that evoke the glow of a romantic candlelit dinner. 'Fancy diamonds in these earthy shades, felt like my skin, but in a diamond,' says Chopra. Yeprem Lebanese fine jewellery house Yeprem, founded in 1964, is renowned for its sculptural creations that transform the wearer into a walking diamond-studded masterpiece-each piece is designed to complement the natural curves of the female form. Yeprem aims to empower women through jewellery that is artistic, striking and above all, wearable. In its latest collection, Arev, which draws its name from the Armenian word for 'sun,' the pieces are sculpted to reflect light in motion, capturing the radiance, strength and life-giving energy of the Yeprem woman. 'Yeprem is not just jewellery-it's transformation. Our designs are for the woman who dares to be seen, who wears power not as a statement, but as her second skin,' says Loutfic Yeprem. Maison H After a decade in the diamond trade, South African entrepreneurs Fatima Tayob and Hisham Mahomed, relocated to Dubai where they launched their fine jewellery brand, Maison H, in 2012. Drawing on deep industry knowledge, a discerning eye and a strong brand ethos, Maison H has quickly become a coveted name among celebrities and global style icons. Known for bold contemporary creations that become like second skin, the brand is a celebration of fluid designs and fearless creativity. As part of its latest collection, Maison H has unveiled sculptural pieces in beautifully textured gold that will surely shine on the global stage. 'True artistry in jewellery lies in bold disruption, the core ethos of Maison H Jewels,' says Tayob. Jade Trau Fifth-generation diamantaire Jade Lustig launched her fine jewellery brand, Jade Trau, in 2012. Blending vintage-inspired design with contemporary yet edgy elegance, Lustig has cultivated a devoted following and is now expanding in the Middle East later this summer. Designed to become an extension of the wearer, Lustig's creations lend themselves to a personalised and effortless layered look. 'I think a gold neck and a diamond ear seemed to dominate the airwaves of the show… clients loved the new chains to pair with our charms and all the new diamond earrings of all shapes and sizes were super exciting to everyone,' says Lustig. Shop Jade Trau at
