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Brand Ambassadors Bill & Elizabeth Campbell on why they love working with Pamela Froman

We love our retailers! One of the perks of being an independent designer is that you get to choose who you work with (to a degree, of course, because they have to choose to work with you too,) so, mutual adoration is a natural byproduct of our retail partnerships. Even knowing this, it's rare to get to see it all laid out in print, point by point, and read exactly why a retailer loves working with you.

So, you can imagine our delight when the new issue of InDesign magazine came out, featuring a Brand Ambassador story about the Campbells (who own McCaskill & Company in Destin, FL) talking about what it's like to work with (and sell, of course!) Pamela Froman Fine Jewelry. Full disclosure: we knew the story was being written but, we had no idea what a glowing review this would be! It warms my heart and puts a big grin on my face to transcribe this story for you below...

Brand Ambassador
Bill & Elizabeth Campbell
McCaskill & Company, Destin, FL

"We rarely add a new designer; we are extremely selective," say Bill Campbell, who operates McCaskill & Company with his wife, Elizabeth. So it's not surprising that the Campbells admired Pamela Froman's line for a few years at Couture before placing an order in summer 2011. "We'd loved her distinctive look and her use of yellow, pink, white, green, chocolate and black gold. The crushed technique she uses to combine several different colors of gold is absolutely beautiful," Bill says. Now the Campbells just wish they'd taken on the line sooner, as the vibrant handmade designs have been a clear hit with the store's clientele. - story by Josh Wimmer

Customers love it because: "The crushed finish makes Pamela's pieces so wearable -- the line has a very natural beauty. The color combinations seamlessly mix colors of gold, which makes her pieces easy to accessorize and interesting to the eye. People also love that each piece is handmade and no two pieces are exactly alike."

It's easy to sell because: "It just has such a pretty softness to it. And it transcends age and occasion. At our first Pamela Froman trunk show, every single person who came found something they loved. We couldn't recall that ever happening before."

The most popular pieces are: "Everything with opals, her Headlight Hoop earrings, and her Dangle gemstone earrings. Her tourmaline pieces, too. Her price points hover around $3,000 to $4,000, which gives the line a really broad appeal. We're always surprised at how many husbands come in and buy it for their wives. And then their wives come back in and buy more!"

I like working with them because: "Pamela and her assistant Jilienne Hart-Arth -- who's been with her forever -- are an absolute delight. And Pamela always wants to make sure a design is exactly the way you wanted it. She's very humble, too, very appreciative, and very considerate. Like, if you have anything going on in your life, she remembers that. That's just the person she is."

I'd recommend it to another retailer because: "We actually have recommended it to retailer friends in the industry! It's perfect if you're looking for a line that has a distinctive look yet broad appeal. It's not like anything else you're going to see. We have been nothing but thrilled since we began our relationship with Pamela."

"The Campbells truly respect my artistic vision and sell my work with as much passion as I have when I make it. Bill is especially passionate about my one-of-a-kind opal designs and always makes an early appointment to get first pick at Couture! They understand we are in this together and work to do whatever they can to help the business grow." - Pamela Froman

JCK Asks... Pamela Froman: an in-depth interview with the designer

The brand new issue of JCK arrived today and I was so excited to see Pamela's smiling face when I opened it up! In case you don't subscribe to this fabulous jewelry industry magazine, I've transcribed the interview for you below. Enjoy the read, I bet you'll learn something new about Pamela Froman!

JCK Asks... Pamela Froman
On literal and figurative crushes

If you said Pamela Froman was crushing it as a jewelry designer, you'd be right. Because you can't talk about Pamela Froman without talking about Crushed gold. "I thought I should name it," says the Los Angeles-based artist of her now-signature textured technique. "It reminded me of how tinfoil looks when you crush it up." Her Crushed work, often accompanied by soft swirls and scrolls, can be seen everywhere, from her one-of-a-kind opal pieces to her just-debuted wedding collection. "I also like adding unexpected fun stones, like bright blue paraiba tourmaline pave' surrounding a gorgeous opaque gray diamond set in white gold," she says. Just wait -- you'll get a crush of your own.
- Melissa Rose Bernardo

Age: Ageless (A lady never tells.)

Number of years in the biz: In my own business -- nine years.

Number of employees you oversee: 3

Family and pets: My husband, Jay; my 10-year-old son, Hudson; and fish.

Describe your personal style: Black goes with everything! (I think that comes from growing up in NYC.)

First piece you ever designed: A geometric sterling pendant/pin set with an oval faceted hematite cabochon that had copper triangles going through it -- very modern.

The single piece of jewelry you're most proud of: It is a toss-up between my Gothic Cross pendant and my Ombre' Arabesque cuff. The cross was made in 22k and 18k white gold, designed around an aquamarine cut in the shape of a cross. I am proud of the cuff because of all the details: It's a combination of 18k pink and yellow gold scrolls and diamonds around a gorgeous opal center; every element was two-tone pink and yellow -- even the bezels. [Jilienne's note: the Gothic Cross earned Pamela her first big industry award: the Town & Country Couture Design Award for Best in Gold!]

First job ever: Babysitter, then waitress.

How did you get started designing jewelry? I was a fashion design major at FIT and started making jewelry to sell on weekends to help pay for school. I ended up changing my major to jewelry design.

If you weren't designing jewelry, what would you be doing? Either designing furniture and home goods -- which I would still like to do -- or interior design. Or go completely the other way and be a psychologist.

Jewelry you're wearing right now: My Ombre' Cleopatra Ring, which is 18k yellow and pink gold; my 18k yellow Eternal Scroll ring on my thumb; and a platinum rutilated quartz pendant with paraiba tourmaline.

Five items on your desk right now: Waxes, tons of sketches, a drawing of Harry Potter that my 10-year-old did when he was 8, dark chocolate-covered pomegranates, and my computer.

Five songs on your playlist: "Uptown Funk," Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars; "Take Me to Church," Hozier; "Thinking Out Loud," Ed Shereen; "I Gotta Feeling," The Black Eyed Peas; and anything by P!nk.

Exercise regimen: Running after my kid.

What did you have for breakfast? Dark chocolate-covered almonds while running out the door.

Guilty pleasure: Howard Stern interviews.

Drink (daytime/evening): Water. I am a cheap date!

Must-visit spot for someone coming to L.A.: Besides my cool studio, I would say The Getty. The architecture, the view, the art -- it's all fabulous!

First website you check every day (not your own!): I want to sound sophisticated and say NYTimes.com, but Instagram would be more likely.

Scent: The original Bond No. 9 New York.

Book you're reading: I loved Tina Fey's Bossypants, so I picked up Amy Poehler's book Yes Please.

Book you've been meaning to get to: Malcolm Gladwell's The Tipping Point.

Preferred news source: My husband and son.

Main means of transportation: Since I live in L.A., I drive everywhere but, growing up in Manhattan, I really miss cabbing it.

Favorite movie: Oh my gosh, I have so many! Almost Famous, The Usual Suspects, The Big Lebowski, The Departed, The Breakfast Club, Despicable Me, Charade, The Fugitive, L.A. Confidential, When Harry Met Sally, Jerry Maguire...

Who would play you in your life story? I guess Julia Roberts because we both have big smiles and she seems like she has a good sense of humor!

Pamela Froman wins WJA's Award for Excellence in Design!!!

Jewelry industry insiders from across the country gathered in New York last night for one of the biggest events of the year!

The Women's Jewelry Association's 32nd annual Awards for Excellence Gala, held this year at Pier 60 in New York, is a fabulous event that raises money for scholarships and grants for deserving women just entering the jewelry industry and also honors those exceptional women in the industry
who have made their mark and continue to be an example for those newcomers.

CJDG members showing their support for Pamela with signs they made from her headshot. Isn't this picture adorable?

Pamela is incredibly honored and humbled to have been presented with the WJA's Award for Excellence in Design at the gala, joining the ranks of previous winners like Angela Cummings (1984), Lisa Jenks (2006) and Irene Neuwirth (2013), all iconic designers in their own right.

We're so excited for Pamela and would love for you to join us in celebrating this special moment! If you weren't at the gala, you can watch a video of her acceptance speech on YouTube and feel like you were there. You can also see more coverage of the event on social media by searching #WJAAWARDS15. (And if you don't follow Pamela on social media yet, she's @PamelaFromanFJ on Instagram and Twitter, and Pamela Froman Fine Jewelry on Facebook.)

Pamela just won a WJA Diva Award for her transformational bridal design!

Award-winning ring design with interchangeable center stones: oval diamonds; round diamond with yellow & white gold diamond halo frame; opaque grey diamond with Paraiba tourmaline frame; Lightning Ridge opal with diamond frame.

The winners of the 2015 WJA Dazzle Diva Design competition were announced this week and Pamela Froman took first place in the Bridal category!

The theme of this year's Diva competition was "Transformation” which inspired Pamela to create an innovative engagement ring design that allows the bride to change out the center element of the ring depending on her mood or outfit. The way we see it, just because you’re committing to one person for the rest of your life doesn’t mean you have to commit to only one center stone, right? And with options such as traditional brilliant cut diamonds, rose-cut opaque diamonds, opals and more yet to be announced, you won't get bored with your ring. Of course, Pamela is already known for creating versatile jewelry styles that can easily go from day to night but this transformational ring design definitely takes versatility a step further.

And guess what? This award-winning design is actually part of a whole new Pamela Froman bridal line that is currently in the works! Pamela's collection has always included one-of-a-kind bridal styles, in fact the cornerstone of her very first collection was a custom-designed Platinum and 18k yellow engagement ring created for an actress who requested “something distinctive and elegant.”  She is now expanding her bridal offering to include a variety of mountings for traditional diamonds as well as even more one-of-kind engagement rings and an assortment of bands for both men and women. The new Pamela Froman Bridal collection will debut at the Couture show in Las Vegas this May so stay tuned!

Ring in the New Year with Pamela Froman Bridal!

Pamela's one-of-a-kind "Warm Wedding" solitaire was selected for an Inside Weddings feature on the most stylish rose gold engagement rings for 2015 but this ring is more than just rose gold!  When creating this ring Pamela alternated her special 18k "pink" gold with her signature warm 18k yellow so that the color changes from shank to bezel and back again. (Even the bezel is two-tone!) She chose two colors of gold for this design to highlight the warmth of the unique GIA certified 1.72ct VVS2 fancy color center diamond. The center stone makes this ring a one-of-a-kind but the design can be recreated around other gems and in other colors of gold as well. The inset we've added to the page shows the ring paired with Pamela's "Eternal Scroll" diamond bands, also in two colors of gold, creating a lacy ultra-feminine wedding set. Pamela is working on many more styles for a brand new Bridal Collection to be launched this year. Stay tuned for announcements leading up to the launch date!

Designer Profile of Pamela Froman by Broken English Jewelry

This is the gorgeous header image used for Pamela's interview on the Broken English blog, jewelry by Pamela Froman.

Broken English is a very cool jewelry store, with locations in both Los Angeles and New York, that we are proud to work with!  Recently, Chris and Lucy (from the Broken English blog) visited Pamela's Los Angeles studio to interview the designer and photograph the beautiful space she works in as well as some of her fabulous fine jewelry creations.

Click here to see all the beautiful photography on the Broken English blog.

 
They also had Pamela fill out a questionnaire by hand (see above.) You can see a larger version of the handwritten answers (complete with scrolly doodles!) on the Broken English blog. But, since it's hand-written I decided to transcribe the questionnaire for you here in case you had trouble reading it in the original format:

Name:
Pamela Froman

Occupation:
Creative Soul & Jewelry Designer

I've Always Wanted To:
Swim with dolphins & design housewares & furniture & watches.

I'm Inspired By:
Architecture, strong women designers & amazing stones with cool inner dialogue.

My Favorite Place Is:
Eze or St. Paul De Vence in the South of France, or cuddling with my son & husband watching a movie.

Style For Me Is:
Individuality, someone who marches to the beat of their own drum!

My Fondest Memory Is:
Living in Paris, designing jewelry for the top couturiers, like Courreges, Valentino, Carita, etc. and immersing myself in the culture.

I Can't Live Without:
My friends and family (& Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms)

My Greatest Love Is:
My beautiful, sweet, funny son, Hudson Elijah.

I'm Most Proud Of:
My son!

The Most Important Lesson I've Learned Is:
To listen to what someone has to say and then make your own decision & trust your gut!

Right Now I Am:
CRAZY-BUSY

My Future Is:
Designing more than jewelry: housewares, furniture, maybe watches and handbags.

It's A Miracle That:
I made my son and that the earth produces incredible gems.

My Style Icons Are:
Audrey Hepburn, CoCo Chanel, Alexander McQueen

Always Remember That:
It takes as much effort to be kind as it does to be rude.

The Best Thing That Happened To Me Is:
My son Hudson & winning the Couture Town & Country Magazine Award in Gold!

The Best Decision I Made Is:
I know, redundant, but to have my son!

An Interview with Pamela Froman in Prism Magazine

 

Megan Whitmire of AGTA interviewed Pamela for a beautiful 2-page article in the latest issue of Prism Magazine!

Megan Whitmire asked Pamela some really great questions in this interview! These two pages will give you insight into Pamela's design aesthetics (like, who she has in mind while designing, her favorite gemstones to work with and the first piece of jewelry she ever made) as well as a few personal tidbits you probably didn't know (like, what she can't leave the house without and the surprising job she had during high school!) You can read the interview in the digital version of Prism, or continue reading below where I've transcribed the interview for your reading pleasure. Enjoy!

 

1.     Do you have any jewelry on right now?

Yes, my Ombre Cleopatra ring, my Eternal Scroll ring on my thumb, one of my opal rings and my Ombre Headlight Hoops.

2.     What is your favorite gemstone to work with?

I really love all gemstones but my favorites are the ones that have a great inner dialogue: like all types of opals, rutilated quartz (especially the platinum-color rutile!) rainbow moonstone and labradorite.  My other favorites right now, purely for their color, are purple-blue Tanzanite and vibrant blue Paraiba Tourmaline melee.  Oh! And also Malaia Zircon, a natural pinky-orangey-brown colored stone, because it pairs so well with my 18k pink & yellow “Ombre” collection.

3.     What is your favorite gemstone to wear?

Pretty much the same as above: Boulder Opals with Paraiba, Malaia Zircons and Platinum Rutilated Quartz… it really just depends on what color mood I’m in, whether I want to stand out with vibrant color, or go more “neutral” with either warm or cool tones.

4.     What is your best creative setting?

I think my Ombre pieces that “fade” from a Malaia Zircon center to 18k pink & yellow gold are some of my most creative settings… but as I write this I realize you probably meant a place where I feel creative. LOL!  It can be while taking a walk along a beautiful path at a resort… or relaxing on my sofa listing to music… or admiring a building with amazing architecture… or sometimes things just appear in my mind while lying in bed!

5.     What is your favorite memory of AGTA?

I don’t think I have just one favorite memory, I’ve got quite a few! I always love the moment when I find a specific stone that inspires me!  And while shopping for that “It” stone, I love running into friends and colleagues in the industry, excitedly discussing what stones we’ve seen or just bought. And of course I have fond memories of whenever I’ve won a Spectrum Award and get to go the gala to accept it!

6.     Do you have someone in mind when you create a piece of jewelry?

Not a specific person but, I do keep my ideal customer in mind: My Ideal Customer is a person that has a mind of their own, wants something that’s special but easy to wear with just about any outfit, and is not interested in something that looks like what everyone else has.

7.     What kind of team have you surrounded yourself with to make you successful?

My Husband is an amazing photographer, his professional shots of my jewelry have helped my brand image immensely, and my assistant/right-hand woman Jilienne has been an integral part of everything that has helped my business grow.

8.     What is your biggest accomplishment so far?

Besides my wonderful 9 year old son Hudson… I think achieving a recognized look is a huge accomplishment in this industry.  And if we’re talking awards, although I’ve won quite a few, the one that still stands out in my mind is my first Town & Country Couture Design Award for Best of Gold early in my career when I was still a relatively unknown designer. The other Finalists were H. Stern and Calgaro, I felt like an ingénue beating out Meryl Streep and Cate Blanchett for the Best Actress Oscar!

9.     Who has been the biggest influence on your life? What lessons did that person teach you?

I can point to two people who have had the biggest influence on my professional life. First: my mother. She was a shoe designer and sculptor who pushed me to go to FIT and made me draw everyday. She helped me have an appreciation for art and encouraged me to find my own vision. The second person is one of my close friends who started off as a mentor: Erica Courtney. She really was very generous with her knowledge and helped guide me through the jewelry industry. She taught me that there is room for everyone and if one designer is doing well than we all can do well. Both of these remarkable women encouraged me to push through my fears and follow my passion.

10.  What is something you can’t leave your house without?

My keys, my rings (Cleopatra Ring & Eternal Scroll thumb ring) and lip gloss.

11.  What was the first piece of jewelry you ever made?

It was for a project at FIT: a sterling silver and copper geometric modern pin with hematite and pearl. (I originally attended FIT for Fashion Design but fell in love with jewelry making while I was there and changed my major.)

12.  What song best describes your work ethic?

The Beatles “8 Days A Week”

13.  Pick two celebrities as your best friends. Why those two?

Steve Carell: I have a major crush on him. I find him soo funny and I think we would laugh a lot together.

Sandra Bullock: She seems nice, funny, sweet and intelligent. Plus, she would rock my jewelry!

14.  What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I was a magician’s assistant in high school, so I know a lot of magical secrets…

15.  Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I’ve been planning to expand into fine home goods and furniture for quite a while now, I expect to have established that branch of my business within the next 10 years. I might even have my own store, too!

 

Pamela Froman is coming back to Houston!

It's been a year since Pamela last visited Cotton Club Collection in Houston and she's looking forward to seeing all the fabulous Texan women who collect her pieces! She's bringing some gorgeous new one-of-a-kind pieces with her (opals and tourmaline and platinum rutile, oh my!) as well as some signature standards like her always-in-style Headlight Hoops and multi-color "Get A Crush" Stack Rings.

Pamela will be in the store for three days to make your holiday shopping easier.  If you're looking to add to your wish list, come in on Thursday afternoon for the preview and bring/send your husband into the store on Friday or Saturday to pick up the gift he'll know you'll love!  Of course you can shop for yourself as well, Pamela loves working with women to help them find the perfect gift for themselves! Whatever your shopping style, Pamela looks forward to seeing you at Cotton Club!

Pamela Froman on the Tanzanite Trend

Jewelry editor Deborah Yonick has been noticing a lot of tanzanite being used in designer jewelry lately. Knowing that Pamela has created many beautiful designs with this gem, Yonick contacted her to get her take on the current trend for an article in Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist. I've transcribed a bit of the interview for you below:

  

All jewelry shown in this two page spread is by Pamela Froman, photographed by Jay Lawrence Goldman.

 
  "I've been using tanzanite for a while. I'm attracted to its deep bluish-purple that plays well with some of my favorite stones, accentuating the purple flashes in rainbow moonstones and Australian boulder opals. It looks as good with 18k white gold as it does with my signature 18k yellow, giving me more versatility." 
  Froman, based in Los Angeles, prefers the more purple shades of tanzanite, but she says the blue color works better for certain designs. "I love the deep blue tanzanite paired with vibrant Paraiba tourmaline. It reminds me of tropical ocean waters. Last year, I combined these two stones with my rich yellow gold to create an earring that would pair well with my boulder opal designs. The earring was so popular that I expanded that color combination into the Caribbean Crush collection this year."
  Known for her "Crushed" textured 18k gold, Froman uses both faceted and cabochon cuts in unique natural gems and diamonds. "A few years ago I found some milky blue tanzanite cabochons that I just had to have, one of them became a ring's center stone framed by Paraiba tourmaline pave. Last year I started using more faceted rounds because I like pave setting tanzanite around other gems to accentuate the purple colors in the center stone."

Pamela Froman is a Finalist in the 2015 Niche Awards!!!

"Harlequin Sparkle Bridal Suite" - shown in 22k & 18k White "Crushed" Gold with a halo of sparkling diamonds around a 2ct center. This suite can be custom-ordered around your desired center stone, whether it's smaller or larger or something more colorful like a sapphire or natural zircon!

According to their website, the NICHE Awards program, sponsored by NICHE Magazine, began in 1989 to celebrate excellence and innovation in American and Canadian fine craft. Artists are recognized in both professional and student divisions.

Nearly 2,000 entries are received each year from professional and student craft artists from across the U.S. and Canada. Each year, a prestigious panel of judges is selected by the editors of NICHE magazine, including gallery owners, guild and museum directors, curators, craft industry experts and arts advocates.  After the judging process is complete, and counts are tallied, the top-scoring pieces—5 in each category—become NICHE finalists. Out of these five, the highest-scoring piece in each category wins the NICHE award.

Pamela has been notified that she is one of the 5 finalists in the Wedding category for the 2015 Awards!  Her entry, shown above, is the "Harlequin Sparkle Bridal Suite" in 22k & 18k White Gold with a halo of sparkling diamonds framing a 2ct center stone.  This suite can be made to order around your desired center stone, whether that's a traditional diamond, smaller or larger,  or something more colorful like a sapphire or natural zircon!  The winners will be announced in January 2015 during the American Made Show in Washington DC.

Trunk Show & Personal Appearance at Naifeh Fine Jewelry!

Pamela is at Naifeh Fine Jewelry in Oklahoma City today and tomorrow and NewsOk newspaper, "Oklahoma's most trusted source for breaking news", included a story about the designer!  You can visit their website to read it but, I've also retyped it for you here:

Acclaimed jewelry designer Pamela Froman coming to city
This designing woman believes the more a piece of jewelry is worn, the more beautiful it becomes.
by Linda Miller, September 30, 2014

Award-winning jewelry designer Pamela Froman will make a personal appearance Wednesday and Thursday at Naifeh Fine Jewelry, 9203 N Pennsylvania.
She’s known for combining diamonds, colorful gemstones and pearls with rose, yellow and white gold. Froman has said she believes the more a piece is worn, the more beautiful it is because it becomes part of the person’s essence.
After graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology, she sharpened her skills while designing jewelry for top European salons Courreges, Cacharel, Guy Larouche and Valentino. But she wanted to put her own stamp on jewelry. She started her own company, and recognition came quickly.
Froman has won many awards, including the Town & Country Couture Design Award for Best of Gold.

You can find Pamela Froman Fine Jewelry at Naifeh year-round but, only during a trunk show will you see the full extent of the collection including her latest one-of-a-kind and limited edition styles! If you live in the Oklahoma City area, be sure to stop in to meet Pamela and try on some of the fabulous jewelry designs she's brought with her!  

Now Available at Cy Fredrics!

Clockwise from left: 18k pink & yellow Ombre Arabesque Pendant with natural zircon & diamonds; 18k yellow Arabesque Ear Climbers with diamonds; 18k yellow Arabesque Sunburst Pendant with rainbow moonstone & Tanzanite; 18k white Framed Ellie Ring with natural opaque grey diamond and sparkling white diamonds. 

If you're in the Chicago area, you're in luck. We're pleased to announce that Pamela Froman Fine Jewelry is now carried at Cy Fredrics in Glenview, IL! Pamela will be heading out to Cy Fredrics for a personal appearance / trunk show this Fall, we'll give you more info on that later so you can make plans to meet Pamela and see her entire collection.  For now, stop in to see the new beauties that are already in the store!  If you've seen something online that they don't carry, don't worry, they can order it for you.  And if the piece you're interested in is a one-of-a-kind that has already found its home, we will work with you through Cy Fredrics to create something similar yet equally unique for you to call your own!

Beautiful Feature Story in Design Jewelry and Accessories Magazine!

The latest edition of the fabulous digital publication Design Jewelry & Accessories Magazine features one of Pamela's "Boulder Crush" rings on the cover and a 9 page story about Pamela inside, we're so excited to share it with you here!  If you would like to purchase the entire issue, please visit the magazine's website.  Photos are by Jay Lawrence Goldman Photography.

(In case the text on the images is too small to read, I've included credits for the jewelry shown on each page in the image captions and also pasted the text of the entire article below the last image.)

Image Credit: main image is Pamela's “Boulder Crush” Mini Frame Ring

From her “Boulder Crush” collection, this 18k Pink & Yellow Crushed Gold ring features a unique Australian Boulder Opal framed by diamond pave (0.25tcw), atop a split-scroll shank.

Image Credit: "Hera's Crush" Pendant

From the “Boulder Crush” collection, this one-of-a-kind pendant is reminiscent of the peacock feather, often associated with the Greek Goddess Hera.  Made of 18k Yellow Crushed Gold with a unique Australian Boulder Opal center (18.3ct) framed by two rows of pave-set Paraiba Tourmaline (1.5tcw)

Image Credit: “Ombre Arabesque Medallion” Pendant

For this pendant, Pamela combined 18k Pink and Yellow Crushed Gold to create a radial ombre effect emanating from the center stone, a natural 3ct Zircon, adding 0.92tcw brilliant-cut diamonds for that sparkle every girl loves.

Image Credit: “Dancing Yowah Opal” Earrings

From the “Arabesque Crush” collection, this one of a kind 18k Yellow Crushed Gold earring features a unique pair of 63.2tcw Australian Yowah Opal briolettes, with 0.33tcw sparkling diamonds in the scrolls.

Image Credit: “Cyndee’s Crush” Two-Finger Ring

From the “Boulder Crush” collection, this gorgeous ring is made of 18k Yellow & White Crushed Gold, featuring a unique Australian Boulder Opal (9.90ct) surrounded by 0.20tcw Diamond pave with 0.29tcw scattered Paraiba Tourmaline.

Image Credit (not in print): Assorted “Crushed” Cocktail Rings

One-of-a-kind statement rings of 18k Crushed Gold with unique natural center stones (Opal, Rutilated Quartz, Watermelon Tourmaline & Rubelite Tourmaline shown) framed with diamond or Paraiba Tourmaline.

Image Credits (not in print):

“Eternal Scroll” Cuff

18k Pink & Yellow Gold alternate in each flowing s-scroll, set with 0.90tcw sparkling diamonds

“The Eleanora” Ring

From the new “Boulder Crush” collection, this 18k Yellow Crushed Gold ring features a 7ct Australian Boulder Opal framed by 0.80tcw Paraiba Tourmaline

“Warm Wedding” Bridal Suite

This set combines 18k Yellow & Pink Gold with lacy scrolls to create a warm feminine bridal suite.

The outer eternity bands are 18k Pink/Yellow set with 0.35tcw diamonds each.  The solitaire ring features a GIA certified Fancy Brownish-Yellow Cushion Modified Brilliant Diamond (1.72ct) surrounded by a halo of sparkling diamond pave and (3) 1pt diamonds on either side (0.19tcw). 

“Rustic Wedding” Stack

The perfect wedding stack for the girl that loves nature and simplicity, this stack features an 18k white solitaire ring set with a rustic grey diamond (1.3ct) surrounded by diamond pave and (3) 1pt diamonds on either side (0.18tcw); the outer bands are 18k Yellow with Chocolate Rhodium, and 18k White with Charcoal Rhodium, set with 0.16tcw scattered diamonds each.

Image Credit: Award-Winning "Ice Princess Crush" Cuff - Palladium.

From the "Arabesque Crush" collection, this scrolly tiara-inspired palladium cuff features and adularescent 15ct Rainbow Moonstone cabochon and over 3 carats of pave and bezel-set brilliant-cut gvs diamonds.

This stunning piece won the 2013 AGTA Spectrum "Gem Diva" Award for Bridal, as well as an award from the Palladium Alliance International for Innovation & Excellence in Palladium Design.

Image Credit: Award-Winning “Crushed Frame” Ring

This fabulous ring won the 2013 WJA “Dazzle Diva” Award for Best of Business / Day Wear!

Made of 18k Pink & White Crushed Gold, this ring features a phenomenal Australian Boulder Opal center (8.54ct) framed by 2 rows of Paraiba Tourmaline (0.87tcw) 

(This ring is the inspiration for the “Boulder Crush” Collection.)

 Image Credit: “Scroll Crush Frame” Earrings, Watermelon Tourmaline

18k Yellow Crushed Gold scrolls frame stripey Watermelon rose-cut slices (24.87tcw) with bezel-set Pink Tourmaline above and below each slice (0.46tcw)

The award-winning “Pamela Froman Fine Jewelry Collection” features handmade pieces comprised of multiple colors of precious metals [18k, 22k gold and platinum] and exquisite rare natural stones. Originality and meticulous attention to every detail are hallmarks of Pamela’s signature look; because each item is handmade, no two will ever be identical, even if they are similar in design. This one-of-a-kind, limited edition jewelry is as hip as it is timeless, transcending every generation and age, and specially crafted so that it may be treasured for years to come.

Born and raised in Manhattan, Pamela graduated from the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology and subsequently moved to Europe, where she settled in Paris and began designing jewelry for the top couturier salons, including Courreges, Cacharel, Carita, Guy Larouche, and Valentino.  As much as she enjoyed the challenge of creating for preeminent designers, Pamela needed to forge her own artistic path. Pamela Froman’s creations combine classic European design elements with her own unique sensibility.  “I love irregular surfaces,” the designer explains, “so most of my Collection is textured with a special technique I call “Crushed”.  In fact, the cornerstone of my first line was The Mina Ring, a Crushed mélange of Platinum and 18k yellow gold with diamonds that was designed for an actress who wanted something distinctive and elegant.” 

The initial Pamela Froman Fine Jewelry Collection made its debut at the 2006 JCK Show in Las Vegas, where Pamela was awarded the promising title of Rising Star.   In 2008, she was identified as one of the 10 Best New Jewelry Designers by InDesign Magazine, and was thrilled to be presented with the prestigious Town & Country Couture Design Award for Best of Gold (an award often referred to as the "Oscar of the jewelry industry!") The award-winning quality of her designs continued to be recognized in 2009: Pamela was honored at the 25th Annual Spectrum Awards Gala with a Consumer's Choice Award for her one-of-a-kind "Pearl Mélange" lariat necklace; her one-of-a-kind “Sentimental Crush” Locket won a 2009 MJSA Vision Award; she was presented with another Couture Design Award in 2009, this time for Best of Bridal, and was also honored to be nominated for the WJA Award for Excellence in Design.  In 2010, Pamela won First Place Gold Distinction in the MJSA Vision Awards, for combining 18k pink and yellow gold to create her gorgeous “Royal Crush” statement necklace.  In 2011, the same color combination (18k pink & yellow), this time combined with a gorgeous honey-color Ethiopian Opal and sparkling diamond pave to create a stunning cocktail ring, earned Pamela another Spectrum Award!  2012 brought another nomination for the WJA Award for Excellence, as well as a WJA Diva Award (presented in 2013) for a fabulous cocktail ring featuring an Australian Opal surrounded by Paraiba Tourmaline pave.  In 2013, she received another Spectrum Award (this time for Bridal), was a Finalist in the Niche Awards, 1st Runner-Up in the Couture Design Awards’ Bridal category and was once again honored with a nomination for a WJA Award for Excellence.

Pamela feels strongly that individuality is the underlying theme of beauty. “I believe that the more a piece is worn the more beautiful it is because it becomes part of the person’s essence. Two people can wear the same piece and it will have a different look or give off a different aura. My mission is to create handmade jewelry of the highest quality; therefore, each piece is thoughtfully designed with 22k, Platinum, or an array of different colored 18k gold, so that everything from the cut, the color, and even the clarity of the stones flow seamlessly to complement the overall look of the design. I like to think that if my jewelry were someday discovered in an old buried treasure chest, it would stand the test of time, much like the antiquities of the great civilizations do today.”

Dubbed “The Golden Girl” by W Jewelry Magazine, Pamela Froman’s creations have also appeared in the pages of The Robb Report, Town & Country Magazine, Inside Weddings, Lucky, Self, and Bride’s Magazine, and Lark Book’s 500 Wedding Rings and 500 Gemstone Jewels, to name a few; her designs have also graced the covers of prominent industry publications such as Modern Jeweler, InDesign, and Jewellery Business Magazine.  In addition to print, Pamela Froman Fine Jewelry has been featured on television shows such as Tyra Banks’ America’s Next Top Model and Stylista, as well as adorning the sexy stars of NBC’s Las Vegas: Vanessa Marcil, Cheryl Ladd, and Molly Sims.  Other celebrities who “have a crush” on Pamela’s unique style, include: Halle Berry, Diane Lane, Debra Messing, Meredith Brooks, Whoopi Goldberg, Norah Jones, and Eva Mendes.

Pamela and her husband, photographer Jay Lawrence Goldman, have created a studio oasis that they share -- a sanctuary within the city [of Los Angeles.] It is filled with natural light, and decorated with fountains, plants, an aviary of exotic finches, doves and canaries, and an area for their young son to play.  Pamela feels, "each piece of my jewelry is an expression from my soul," but considers her most precious creation to be her son, Hudson Elijah, born December 2004.  Becoming a mother has even inspired some of her designs, most notably the beautifully versatile "Mommy Earrings"!  The family resides in Santa Monica, California.