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BIBLICALLY INSPIRED...

As if the beauty of the Galilee isn't enough to inspire any artist, Ruth Doron's designs are kissed by the Bible.

Her jewelry design studio is located in a small, pleasant village in northern Israel, nestled in the valley between Mt. Tabor and Mt. Gilboa, near the Sea of Galilee. The ancient road that crosses nearby was the route taken by King Saul and other biblical ancestors. It's no wonder that Ruth's designs express antiquity. What is wonderful is that they also reflect the modern influences of Israel.

A graduate of Israel's prestigious Shenkar School of Design, Ruth crafts precious metals and gemstones into expressive wearable art.

Using CAD or Computer Aided Design, as well as traditional design techniques, Ruth Doron Designs presents complete lines of themed jewelry with names like Royal, Ocean, Harmony and Nature. 

Recognizing the global attraction of Israel, the Holy Land, she creates an entire line of Christian jewelry. Being so close to Nazareth, it's hard not to include her interpretations of the symbols important in Christianity. 

Ruth is a featured designer at From Israel To You, a webstore specializing in Israeli designer jewelry. Her new lines will soon be available.

PAULA JOFFE NEW MANAGER OF JEWELRY BLOG

Paula joffe is a  pro-Israel activist, 24/7. She is the former executive director of the America-Israel Chamber of Commerce/Philadelphia Area, where she worked at the nexus of business and Zionism, helping to create commercial ties between the United States and Israel. Her vocation and avocation merged with the founding of her online jewelry store: www.FromIsraelToYou.com.

From Israel To You offers unique jewelry designs from the shops of skilled artisans, who craft silver and gold with gemstones into wearable works of art. From the northern Galilee to the Gulf of Aqaba in Eilat, from the Holy City of Jerusalem to the modern metropolis of Tel Aviv, influenced by 5000 years of history and various cultures, her artists create magnificent and fashionable jewelry that sets the standard for accessory style.

 

KABBALAH STAR OF DAVID

 The Star of David is a symbol of Judaism. The shape is a hexagram, which is the compound of two equilateral triangles. According to the Kabbalah, the two David Star triangles represent the contrasts in our lives:

Good and evil
Spiritual and physical

The top triangle pointing up symbolizes the good aspect in life which bring the positive power to the triangle pointing down. Each of the Star of David's vertexes represents a day of the week, and the center reresents the Sabbath.

Kabbalists also think that the Star of David's six points represent G-d's rule over the universe in six directions: east, west, south, north, up, and down.

The special shape of the Star of David has also been thought to represent Israel's 12 tribes, as there are 12 sides at the outer six triangles.

There are numerous designers of Star of David jewelry, for both men and women, including:
www.holylandprecious.com

FASHION & CLASSIC JEWELRY FROM ORNA AND RINAT (OR)

    The energy of these two gifted designers creates an exciting fashion trendy jewelry with a promise of a worldwide brand. Orna and Rinat design original jewelry with lots of imagination and creativity. The various necklaces, rings and bracelets are made from gemstones, natural materials and precious metals.

Orna and Rinat approach to the graceful details reflect the meaning the meaning of their brand name OR-Jewelry, their masterpieces enlighten those who wear them.

The motifs shown in their work are taken from the Jewish tradition (Star of David, blessings and prayers taken from the Holy Bible), the mysterious world of the Kabbalah, and international symbols.

The OR creations adorn both men and women.

Visit OR at http://www,or-jewelry.com email at orjewelry@gmail.com

MARIANA LISTS MEANINGS OF NATURAL STONES

The artist and jewelry designer Mariana has been creating unique and original pieces of jewelry since 1997. Mariana jewelry is famous all over the world. Her native colorfulness and her flawless interfusion between old and new, fabric and stone, material and spirit is visible in every one of her jewels. It is the foundation, the heart, and the core of her creation.

Mariana's jewelry, influenced by natural elements, is designed to spiritually uplift the wearer with good energy. The following list represents a portion of the natural mineral Stones used in her jewelery and their meanings:

Rose Quartz: Love Stone

Aquamarine: Courage and Protection

Amethyst: Stone of Peace and Strength

Clear Quartz: Stone of Power 

Carnelian: Passion and Sexuality

Pearl: Lessens Stress of the Heart

Chrysocolia: Peace

Citnine: Lucky Merchant Stone

See more designs at www.mariana.co.il

FAMOUS DESIGNER AYALA BAR PREMIERES THIRD COLLECTION

Premiering this season, famed Israeli artist, Ayala Bar, launched her third collection - the Signature   Collection. The Signature Collection draws together a detailed assortment of hand crafted elements, each masterfully designed to embody an ultimate sense of creation. An extraordinary combination of colors, textures and materials form these personalized pieces, which redefine original craftsmanship and exceptional beauty. The collection features fifteen unprecedented designs including various necklace lengths.

Unique in their own right, Ayala's first two collections reflect different sides of her creativity. Her original beaded mosaics, now called the Classic Collection, combine a sophisticated sense of style and grace with timeless contours and color palettes. Designed for perfection, each piece is carefully hand crafted to create a subtle, elegant mosaic look that is perfectly refined and inspiring. Each collection's title like Shifting Sands, Purple Haze and Silent Pond creatively articulate her color palettes. It is fashion forever.

  Her second collection, the Hip Collection, presents a harmonious medley of colors and materials bursting with life and joy. Dynamic and distinct, each piece is a unique work of art, creatively joining the perfect blend of scents and spices by combining bold fabrics and beading with a hint of her original mosaics.

Ayala Bar consistently produces designs that are innovative yet timeless, bold yet feminine, and international in appeal. She was born and resides in Israel. In the late 1980's she surfaced as a prominent Israeli jeweler. Her designs blend natural elements and glass with assorted metals to create a rich mosaic, resulting in the most intricate limited edition pieces.

For more information about Ayala Bar's jewelry, contact Stephanie Ostrow at IsArt LLC, at 303-873-6553 x 108.

EYAL BAUM DESIGNS WIDELY AVAILABLE IN USA

Eyal Baum Designs is one of Israel's leading jewelry designers and manufacturers, and participates in many major international jewelry, Judaica, Gift and Accessories shows each year. Most of the overseas sales come from North America, as well as from Europe, Africa, and Australia. As the collections are so varied, they are sold in large retail stores, trendy galleries, small boutique shops and in fashion catalogs.

The studios produce a wide variety of jewelry and Judaica. The Company is specially proud of its fused glass jewelry, pearl collections and Roman glass line. The artisans work with silver, titanium, and gold, and many lines incorporate precious and semi-precious stones.

Several celebrities have been seen wearing Baum jewelry on the West Coast.

The Company is based in Ramat Hasharon, a suburb of Tel Aviv. The flagship Israel store, Eyal Designs, is located at 27 Usishkin St., Ramat Hasharon, Tel 011-972-3-549-2894. View designs or shop at www.eyaldesigns.com.