I remember vividly the day I received my first gems from my grandmother. I think I was around the age of twelve when she gave me a ring with rubies, July’s birthstone, surrounded by diamonds and a pair of owl 14K earrings. My eyes dazzled at the owl’s brilliant diamond filled body and shiny ruby eyes. I felt like a princess whenever I wore them. Falling in love quickly ensued, and I’ve been a gem enthusiast ever since.
My love affair with gems coupled with a desire to incorporate them into my living space has led me to some fabulous discoveries.So get a pen and paper to take notes on how you too can bring a little fashion to your home.
These chandeliers from Zia Priven’s couture collection and table lamp pictured above are absolutely gorgeous. The gem pendants add a touch of unrivaled elegance and sophistication.
About Zia Priven:
Founded in 1999 by the husband and wife team of Marcia Zia and Paul Priven, Zia-Priven Design was born out of a shared passion for dramatic lighting and a love of ‘40s Moderne.
In 1997, Zia and Priven met while working on a film in Los Angeles. After discovering their mutual love of lighting and design–not to mention each other–the pair opened a boutique where they specialized in restyling and restoring vintage lighting. Despite the boutique’s success, Zia and Priven felt dissatisfied with the lack of creativity they saw in the lighting market, so they set out to create their own line of unique lighting for the contract and residential industries. Leaving their careers in Los Angeles behind, Zia and Priven packed up and moved to New York, where they now live and work.
Their debut line, The Salon Collection, appeared in the fall of 2000, introducing the market to Zia-Priven’s modern interpretation of classic lighting. With the additions of The Moderne and Extraordinary Collections, Zia-Priven Design cemented their reputation as a studio specializing in modern glamour.
Experimentation with new materials such as Ping Pong Balls, Faceted Nickel Beaded Ball Chain and lengths of luxurious, yet modern crystal chains, has taken the line to a new level. The 10ft Troy Ping Pong Ball Chandelier caused quite a stir at the Architectural Digest Home Design Show, 2006, resulting in a feature story in the NY Times, The NY Post and a live interview on The Today Show
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