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Following 20 years of serving as Master Engraver to the world’s finest jewelers, such as Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Bulgari and Harry Winston, as well as for a host of celebrity clients, José María García Armenter has launched his own eponymous jewelry collection, called simply, José María.
The
José María collection is primarily made from precious
metals that are finished in ways that are unique to Mr. Armenter’s
signature style, such as shine, sandblasted, satin, vermeil, and his own
inspired combination of techniques. The platinum, high-karated gold and
sterling silver jewelry designs first launched in 2001 at Julie Artisans
Gallery at 762 Madison Avenue in Manhattan, with a small collection of
rings, earrings and bracelets called Alpha, followed by the collections
Degree and Fiesta. Gallery representatives of Julie Artisans
Gallery continue to express excitement about each of Mr. Armenter’s
collections, saying “He employs a wonderful use of positive and negative
space;” “His inventive use of pierced silver is reminiscent
of cut-paper silhouettes;” and “José María uses
space in a very obvious, unique way.” Cecilia de Torres, curator
and owner of Cecilia de Torres gallery in SoHo chimes in, “When I
buy a piece from José María, I am acquiring art, not jewelry.”
Gg handles press relations and marketing for José María. A new web site will be developed soon. Visit José María’s current web site to view more of the collection and to obtain pricing information.
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| José
María at his workbench |
