Luxury Jewelry vs. Bling: Carl Blackburn and Today"s Fine Jewelry
/24-7PressRelease.com/ - May 15, 2005 - Fashion critic Cathy Horyn at the New York Times recently summed up a growing feeling among luxury jewelry shoppers with the epigram, "Forever doesn"t seem as long as it once was." With so many well-known fashion brands such as Gucci, Dior, and Louis Vuitton trying to cash in on their name recognition with jewelry collections, the line between pure "bling" and truly fine jewelry is increasingly getting blurred.
While some long time jewelry manufacturers and designers have worried over the big fashion players entering their field of adornment, vintage-inspired designer Carl Blackburn has welcomed the new competition.
"Anything that sparks increased interest in our industry is a good thing, and that includes new collections from Gucci and other fashion houses," said Blackburn. "I surely understand, though, Ms. Horyn"s feeling. The over-commoditization of precious jewelry has in some ways diluted the enduring emotions that should be associated with such a gift when it"s purchased or exchanged with a loved-one. On the other hand, I"m also well aware that fine jewelry buyers are among the savviest shoppers out there. When they want to buy an heirloom quality piece of jewelry they demand that the piece have the same look, feel, and artistry they found inside their grandmother"s or great-grandmother"s jewelry box. They know that "forever" isn"t just captured in a name but in the details; and the smaller houses, dedicated exclusively to fine couture jewelry, offer a level of detail and craftsmanship others will always have a tough time matching. For us, the magic will remain."
Carl Blackburn"s introductions for 2005 certainly reflect that Old World sensitivity for jewelry making, the kind that spans generations, not simply the short-lived fashion trends of hip seekers.
To view a continually updated online catalogue of Carl Blackburn"s jewelry, editors should email david(at)carlblackburn.com for a username and password to the trade locked portion of the company"s website: http://www.carlblackburn.com
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