Julie Benz' Bridal Shower featured in OK Weekly Magazine!

Julie Benz looked radiant at her bridal shower, wearing rings and earrings by Pamela Froman!

OK! Weekly covered the event, a cooking class at Le Cordon Bleu, where Julie and her guests learned how to make Chicken Vindaloo, Samosas, and decadent Chocolate Lava Cakes. What a fabulous idea for a bridal shower!

Julie accessorized her one-shoulder David Meister dress with Christian Louboutin slingback pumps, and Pamela Froman's medium-size "Crushed Headlight Hoops" in 18k Yellow Gold...

... the stunning "Majestic Crush" Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with a Malaia Zircon center stone, Malaia Sapphires, and Diamonds...

... and a sparkling stack of three rings: our 18k Pink & Yellow "Ombre Big Crush" Ring, 18k Pink "Crushed Beauty" Ring, and 18k Pink "Get a Crush" Ring, all set with Diamonds. We think she looked amazing!Julie Benz is an American actress, best known for her roles as Darla on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, and as Rita Bennett on Dexter, for which she won the 2006 Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television. She joined Desperate Housewives as Robin Gallagher in 2010, and starred on the series No Ordinary Family until it was cancelled in May 2011. Julie will soon be marrying her long-term boyfriend, marketing executive Rich Orosco, and we couldn't be happier for her!

Inside Weddings Magazine, Winter 2012

I just realized I neglected to share this great bit of editorial coverage Pamela's "Scroll Crush Cap" Earrings recently received!

This beautiful pair of earrings was featured in Inside Wedding's jewelry box section, which was entirely dedicated to earrings for this particular issue... or, more specifically, dedicated to "Delightful earring designs that pair precious metals with genuine gems."


Pamela Froman's "Scroll Crush Cap" style comes in many different 18k gold and gemstone combinations, and most are one-of-a-kind! This particular pair, which is 18k yellow gold, and features snow white opaque opal briolettes accented with sparkling diamonds.

Pamela Froman's Ring on Regina King!

We were thrilled to see Southland's Regina King wearing Pamela's Spectrum Award winning "Crushed Frame" cocktail ring on the cover of Jewellery Business Magazine!

Featured in CIJ Trends & Colours: Openwork & Boldy Blue

CIJ (Couture International Jewellery) featured 2 Pamela Froman pieces in their Winter 2012 Trends Guide!

Shopping Guide

Just discovered a great bit of press from 2010! We just came across this issue of the Russian Shopping Guide: The gorgeous model is wearing two Pamela Froman necklaces!

"Royal Crush" Necklace

18k Yellow & White Gold with Dark Pink Tourmaline & Diamonds

"Crushed Fleur de Lis" Pendant

18k Pink & White Gold with Diamonds, on 18k Pink handmade chain

Happy Rocks: Pamela Froman quoted in Rapaport Magazine

Pamela was recently interviewed about her use of colored gemstones by Editor-in-Chief Amber Michelle, for Rapaport magazine's August issue, and we just got our copy today! I've transcribed some of the fabulous article for you below:





Happy Rocks

One thing all designers agree on: Colored gemstones make people feel good

By Amber Michelle

(partial transcription follows)

Color has a huge impact on all of our lives. Color psychology finds that personality traits are revealed through color preferences, the color of packaging impacts purchase choices and various colors are said to shift one's mood. Colored gemstones hold appeal for consumers for a range of reasons -- they represent personal expression, they have fascinating legend, lore and metaphysical characteristics associated with them and colored gemstones are the perfect way to complement an outfit. But the main reason people choose a color is because it makes them feel good.



Personality

"Each stone has its own personality," says designer Pamela Froman of the eponymous Los Angeles-based company, who finds that the blend of stones and metals can completely change the look of a piece. "Colored gemstones add another dimension of color to a piece that can't be achieved with gold alone. I've developed my own 18-karat alloys so I have multiple colors of gold to work with and colored gemstones expand my palette. I love to take a unique gemstone, like black rutilated quartz, and pair it with a color metal that is not typical, like 18-karat pink gold."

Runway

Despite the focus on color connected with runway fashion each season, the shows have surprisingly little impact on designers. ... Both Froman and Showers admit to paying no attention at all to the runway shows, choosing instead to design with the colors that they are drawn to at any given time.

Mix & Match

While colored gemstone jewelry often has one luscious center stone that is the highlight of the piece, sometime designers will choose to mix their own colors. All designers mix their gems in a way that expresses their own aesthetic and creativity. "For me, it usually begins with the color of the gemstone," says Froman. "Depending on which shade of gold I choose to use, I can achieve bold contrasts, such as 18k-karat yellow gold with tanzanite or rubellite. Other times, I prefer a more subtle, tonal approach, with combinations like 18-karat pink and yellow gold with a peach moonstone. Each combination evokes a different mood."

Diamonds

Colored gemstones have a beauty all their own, but their beauty is still enhanced by diamonds. Using diamonds in a design allows it to go from day to night with ease, notes Froman, who concludes that "diamonds add sparkle and an element of glamour to my colored gemstone designs. By setting the diamonds next to a stone, it pops the natural color of the gem and brings the piece to the next level."

Summer Press Clippings

Hello, Jewelry Lovers!
I realize I've gotten a little behind in my blogging, but it's not for lack of material to blog about, it's just been a really busy Summer so far...
So, in an effort to catch up, I thought I'd share a sampling of the editorial coverage Pamela Froman Fine Jewelry has received this Summer. Enjoy!

Inside Weddings Magazine, Summer 2011

Inside Weddings selected our "Majestic Crush" earrings in 18k Pink & Yellow "Crushed" Gold, featuring gorgeous Malaia Zircon center stones with Malaia Sapphire & Diamond accents and Peach Moonstone drops, to illustrate the "Light & Airy" theme of their Jewelry Box section: "Delicate jewelry designs with weightless appeal, perfect for summery bridal ensembles."

Rapaport, May 2011

"Each year, designers create trendsetting new confections to debut at the Las Vegas jewelry shows." Amber Michelle, Editor-in Chief of Rapaport, identified Pamela Froman's "Crushed Solitatire" Rings with natural color diamonds as one of the "Desert Treasures" to be found at the Couture Show in Las Vegas this year.

Couture International Jewellery (CIJ), Summer 2011

CIJ Trends & Colours, "the Jewellery Industry's only comprehensive guide to the hottest trends and colours for 2011," selected Pamela Froman's "Royal Cap" Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold with smooth Carnelian drops to illustrate the popularity of the color Orange this year: "A power colour, orange commands attention. Evocative of the changing seasons, it is between the heat of summer and the cool of winter, but is definitely a hot colour for 2011."

Pamela Froman featured in Niche Magazine's 2011 Jewelry Portfolio

Niche Magazine, Spring 2011
"What Independent Retailers Read"

Niche Magazine's 2011 Spring issue features a portfolio of the best new jewelry collections hitting the market this year, and Pamela Froman Fine Jewelry was selected for inclusion! The earrings shown are Pamela's "Scroll Crush Cap" Mommy Earrings in 18k Yellow "Crushed" Gold with Turquoise briolettes and Diamond accents; the "Scroll Sparkle Stud" portion of the earring can be worn without the Turquoise drops for an every day casual option.

A note about "Mommy Earrings":
When Pamela's "favorite creation", her son, Hudson, came into this world, the designer realized she could no longer live in her "Headlight Hoop" earrings, because they were the perfect size for Hudson's tiny fist to grab hold. This is when the inspiration for "Mommy Earrings" struck: a simply beautiful stud with no sharp edges or prongs wouldn't be a problem for exploratory baby fingers, and a removable decorative drop would allow the earring to be dressed up for dinner with Daddy! Of course, you don't have to be a mother to appreciate the versatility of Mommy Earrings, but it's a great excuse to own a pair...

Pamela Froman is Russian Vogue's EDITOR'S CHOICE!!!

I recently posted some pictures from the February issue of Russian Vogue, showing Pamela Froman Fine Jewelry on the cover and within the main fashion story. While there's no denying the joy we felt to see Pamela's jewelry featured in such a major publication, March has brought even more fabulous news: the new Editor-in-Chief of Russian Vogue, Victoria Davydova, has selected a pair of Pamela Froman earrings as her jewelry choice this month! We are incredibly flattered.

The earrings shown are Scroll Crush Cap Mommy Earrings, in 18k White "Crushed" Gold with lustrous Black Spinel briolettes and sparkling Diamonds. Pamela calls these "Mommy Earrings", because she developed the design when her son was a baby pulling on her favorite hoops, and she needed a better option... the top of the earring is a Scroll Sparkle Stud that can be worn daily without the drops (no pulling!) and dressed up for a night out on the town. By the way, Mommy Earrings come in a variety of styles, with many different types of drops. You don't need to be a mom to appreciate the versatility of this earring but, with Mother's Day coming up, it could be a great excuse to ask for a pair!

Pamela Froman on the cover of Russian Vogue (and inside!)

We were excited to see Pamela's jewelry on the cover of the February issue of Russian Vogue!

(The model is wearing a few Crushed Bangles)
Pamela Froman Fine Jewelry is also featured in the main fashion story, aptly titled, "Road into California." (*According to the translation, that is.)

"Crushed Fleur de Lis" Pendant
18k Pink & White gold with Diamonds

Ombre "Arabesque Crush" Earrings
18k Pink & Yellow Gold with Rainbow Moonstone

"Harlequin Crush" & "Pave Scroll Crush" Bangles
18k Yellow & White Gold, center Bangle has 3 Diamond Pave Scrolls

Grace Ormonde Wedding Style features Pamela Froman's gorgeous "Arabesque Crush" Earrings!

The latest issue of Grace Ormonde Wedding Style is now on newsstands, and the Hot Picks section features a gorgeous one-of-a-kind pair of Pamela Froman earrings! These earrings, called "Arabesque Crush", combine 18k Pink & Yellow Gold swirls with beautiful Rainbow Moonstone drops; the warm colors of the gold flatter most skin tones, and the flashes of blue and violet from the moonstone will draw attention to the bride's smiling face. Due to the rare quality of the gemstone, only a few pairs of these will be made, and each will be unique. Shouldn't everything you wear on your wedding day be extra special?

Broken English is ELLE's Top Shop!

We're pleased to announce that one of our retail partners, Broken English in Santa Monica, CA, is featured as a "Top Shop" in the December issue of Elle Magazine! And, Pamela's popular "Headlight Hoops" are listed as one of their best-sellers! If you have jewelry-lovers on your shopping list this year (or you are the jewelry-lover!) Broken English is definitely worth a visit.

Gems That Inspire: Rainbow Moonstone

Pamela's gorgeous Rainbow Moonstone "Royal Princess Cap" earrings were selected to illustrate the latest edition of "Gems That Inspire" in Watch & Jewelry Review magazine! The article also quoted Pamela's thoughts about the celestial stone: "I love when a gemstone is made more beautiful by perceived imperfections, and rainbow moonstone is the perfect example of this! Inclusions in the stone create beautiful rainbow flashes, and the milkiness seems to intensify the colors," says designer Pamela Froman. "In fact, rainbow moonstone has become one of the most requested gems in my collection of one-of-a-kind and limited edition colored stone cap earrings."

The is a wonderfully informative article, written by Jeff Prine. If you'd like to know more about the beautiful gemstone known as Rainbow Moonstone, I've copied some of it for you below so, read on...

Excerpts from "Gems That Inspire" by Jeff Prine, published in Watch & Jewelry Review:

Description:
The moon has been worshipped since the dawn of civilization so it's no wonder that the shimmery lunar-like glow found in moonstones makes them such a popular gem. The problem is, the most exceptional examples - colorless with a blue sheen - are rare, expensive, and difficult to find. Thanks to recent finds in the India subcontinent, the jewelry industry has embraced a stunning alternative: rainbow moonstone.
Also from the feldspar family, rainbow moonstone gets its name from the traces of albite and anorthite that create a rainbow-like play of colors when light hits the stone, causing phenomena known as "andularescence." While rainbow moonstone tends to appear to emit a lot of electric blue color, it resembles the finest blue moonstones that have become so dear.
Nonetheless, calling this variety of feldspar a moonstone is actually a misnomer - albeit a deliberate one. Rainbow moonstone is really a "rainbow labradorite" since its mineral content comes from the labradorite side of feldspars instead of the orthoclase branch from which blue moonstone is derived. In some English-speaking countries, it's sometimes referred to as "petrol moonstone" since the gem's color play resembles the multicolor film that gasoline displays under certain light.

Origins:
Moonstone can be found in Brazil, the European Alps, India, Madagascar, Mexico, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania, with the highest quality moonstones being found in Sri Lanka. Most rainbow moonstone, however, is found in southwest India.

Folklore:
Many of the metaphysical properties associated with moonstones are also associated with rainbow moonstone. The soft hues of rainbow moonstone are said to create feelings of peacefulness within one's self, while at the same time providing emotional strength, compassion, and inner confidence. Its labradorescence and the spectrum of light it creates are said to help with clearing and bringing in "uplifting energies." Therefore, rainbow moonstone enhances balance and harmony. The gem is associated with the Crown Chakra and is said to aid in granting wishes.
Another use of rainbow moonstone is protection, especially for those living in remote or rural areas.
Like the flashes of color, the gem purportedly elicits flashes of insight, increases intuition, and enhances one's creativity. It is said to enhance the power of the feminine, making it a favorite for brides (or those wishing to be betrothed.)

Pamela Froman featured in Watch & Jewelry Review

Hi Everyone,

We've been so busy lately, that I forgot to post this great bit of recent press! Pamela's super-long "Scroll Crush" Beaded Necklace was used to illustrate this Watch & Jewelry Review story about Imperial Topaz. They also quoted Pamela's thoughts about how she uses this beautiful gemstone.

(click on image to see larger)

"Pamela Froman's Alchemy" an interview with Pamela Froman

Have you ever wondered about Pamela's innovative multi-color gold designs ... how she achieves her unique colors ... what inspires her different color combinations ... why the color of the metal is so important to her design process ... ? Then take a few minutes to read this excellent interview with Pamela on the new CJDG website! Click here to read the full article.

Pamela Froman in Brides Magazine

Brides Cover, January 2010

"What's Your Ring Style?" Engagement Ring Quiz
(click on the image to see it full-size)

Another view of the ring, since the editorial spread is pretty dark

Pamela's one-of-a-kind "Double Crush Solitaire" Engagement Ring was featured in the January 2010 issue of Brides Magazine, to illustrate the ideal engagement ring for an "Organic" Bride. This ring is 22k "Crushed" Gold, featuring a Rose Cut Diamond set in an 18k White bezel, with Brilliant Cut Diamond side stones.

Pamela Froman featured in JQ's 2010 Trends issue!

We just saw the new JQ Magazine, their special "Ten Trends 2010" issue, and Pamela's designs are used to illustrate two of the trends!

#2, Unique Materials, shows Pamela's "Wrapped Cap" earrings with Lapis Lazuli and Diamonds. The Lapis earring is a one of a limited edition, but each pair is unique; some of the stones are flecked with gold! This earring style is also available with Rutilated Quartz, and other one-of-a-kind gems. The Pamela Froman Fine Jewelry Collection includes two other earring cap styles as well, most of which are one-of-a-kind!

#8, Symbolism, shows Pamela's beautiful "Ombre Gothic Cross", which "fades" from 18k White to Green to Yellow, finishing in a rich 22k; this particular piece is set with a deep red Garnet.

Fine Jewelry News Designer Spotlight on Pamela Froman!

The November issue of Fine Jewelry News just came out, and it features a great article about Pamela Froman! For those of you who don't have a subscription to this fabulous newsletter, I've transcribed the article below.

Designer Spotlight: Pamela Froman
by Jodi Goldberg

Imagine working every day in a studio that looks as if it’s sailing into the sky, flooded with natural light and filled with the soothing sounds of exotic birdsong and gently babbling fountains. That’s exactly the inspired setting where Pamela Froman pours creativity, joy, and a sense of well-being into each of her one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. She even has a plush, carpeted area for her four-year-old son, Hudson Elijah, to play while she dreams up new designs. Hudson’s picking up a thing or two from his mom while he plays. “This past Mother’s Day I had to follow a trail of Hudson’s dinosaurs and plastic bugs to my present,” Pamela recalls. “It was a sweet surprise. He made me a necklace with beads on it. I guess he is following in his mother’s footsteps, sort of!” Spoken like a daughter who followed her own mother’s artistic footsteps. “One of the most important ingredients in my love for art is my mother, Ann Froman,” the designer shares. Pamela’s mother is a renowned artist whose sculptures have been displayed in museums and galleries all over the world. Ann got her start as a shoe designer, and Footwear News’ fashion editor-at-large, Vivien Infantino, recalled meeting Ann and baby Pamela during an interview in the artist’s home years ago: “We were in the kitchen and [Ann] was making cereal for her baby and I remember that there were little figurines of clay everywhere. She was always sculpting.” Pamela’s own work has a wonderfully weathered, beautifully battered look with a rough-meets-refined feel. “I love irregular surfaces,” the designer explains, “so most of my pieces are textured with a special hand-hammering technique I call ‘Crushed.’” Combined with a satin finish created on a customized wire wheel, the Crushed texture gives a much softer, more feminine feel to the metal. Pamela worked with a jeweler/caster to painstakingly mix a signature palette of gold alloys that are muted and soft and look harmonious when she uses them together. “The colors of the metals are very important to me. I love to use 18k yellow, pink, and green gold with beautiful stones to create a contemporary look that can be worn with designer jeans on the weekend, or with a designer gown on the red carpet.” Pamela’s had the good fortune to be showered with awards and accolades from nearly every corner of the jewelry and fashion industry. This past June, Pamela was honored at the 2009 Couture Design Awards with the “Best in Bridal.” Her winning entry, the beautifully alternative “Crushed Mélange” bridal suite, is crafted from 18k pink, white, and green gold with sparkling diamonds. The engagement ring features a unique opalescent milky diamond, which not only adds to the visual appeal of the ring, but is also less expensive than a colorless diamond of similar size. At last year’s prestigious Town & Country Couture Design Awards, also known as the Oscars of the jewelry industry, Pamela was awarded the “Best of Gold” for her stunning Gothic Harlequin Cross pendant. It features a beautiful aquamarine cut in the shape of a cross, and the back of the pendant is as beautiful as the front, with detailed scroll cut-outs surrounding the designer’s signature “PF” logo. Although an impressive roster of celebrities have a “Crush” on Pamela’s jewelry, she’s less concerned about who’s wearing her jewelry than how it’s being worn. “Two people can wear the same piece and it will have a completely different look,” Pamela says. “I feel strongly that individuality is the underlying theme of beauty.” Pamela’s hip yet timeless pieces are made to be worn and treasured for generations to come. “I believe that the more a piece is worn the more beautiful it is because it becomes part of the person’s essence.”

Get A Crush on Pamela Froman Pearls!

Hi Everyone,

I thought it was pretty cool that two magazines have recently featured Tahitian Pearl designs by Pamela Froman: the September issue of Watch & Jewelry Review, and the October issue of JCK! These two pieces are very different but, you'll notice that in both designs, Pamela has hand-selected beautiful natural color pearls that are complemented by the special colors of her crushed gold.

Give the Gift of Pamela Froman Fine Jewelry!

Pamela Froman's award-winning Tri-Pearl Slide necklace is featured in the Fall 2009 issue of Inside Weddings magazine... what a beautiful gift for a bride on her big day! Or, if you're a bride who wants to give your mother or Maid of Honor a unique thank you gift she will love forever... think "Pamela Froman"!

The Tri-Pearl Slide necklace, part of Pamela's innovative tri-color "Crushed Melange" Collection, is made of 18k Pink, White & Green Gold with Diamond accents, and features 3 unique Tahitian and South Sea Pearls, hand-selected for their beautiful natural colors. (By the way, this piece was the Consumer's Choice in the 2009 AGTA Spectrum Awards!)