December 29, 2013

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy new year
Last chance! For those of you who still want to enjoy the good things of 2013, The special offer is available for three more days (until December 31st 2013). All products on the website are 20% off using coupon code "Happy2014" upon checkout. Browse the online shop to find and purchase your first piece of jewelry for the new year. 





December 15, 2013

7 IDEAS FOR A PRECIOUS HOLIDAY GIFT! (Part 2)

So... one of the most beautiful times of year is here: the wintery holiday season.
Even here, in Israel, we can safely say that winter has arrived (that is normally a very unusual thing to say mid-December). This past weekend has been one of the coldest and stormiest in past decades, and many cities were covered with snow.

Snow in Yamin Moshe, Jerusalem - 13.12.13 / Reuters


Today we are exactly half-way through December, which means that there are two more weeks of 2013, and two more weeks to enjoy the massive sale I'm offering: 20% discount off all collections and orders when you purchase through my brand new online shop. To enjoy the discount simply insert the coupon code "Happy2014" upon checkout. For any questions or clarifications don't hesitate to contact me.

This post is the second half of a two-post series gift guide. The first, published three months ago, was dedicated to jewelry made of silver, stainless steel and white gold (to view that post, click here), and this one will concentrate on yellow gold jewelry set with stones and gems.

I hope you enjoy my selection. You may browse through the full collections on my website.

1. Mobius Ring & Set Diamonds

Mobius Ring & Set Diamonds / Hella Ganor

The mobius shape is a key element in the Netline Collection, and this ring is the collection's centerpiece. It has large volume created by the wavy design of netted textures. Due to its complex design the ring is full of presence yet is airy and elegant. The ring is set with 69 diamonds of 0.005ct on diagonal, giving it an extra sparkle. This impressive piece is an eye catcher, boasting with style, artistic structure and immaculate quality.
The mobius & diamond ring will be perfect for a woman who loves large statement rings, not compromising on elegance, style, and finish.
Click To Shop: http://www.hellaganor.com/#!netline-rings/c1cqc

2. Netline Heart Pendant


Netline Heart Pendant / Hella Ganor


The netline heart pendant is my unique take on the common romantic shape. It is a 3D structure with a curvy netted surface. The jewel, hollow on the inside, is designed to create an effect of a piece seeming to move from the body outwards. The pendant can be worn on both sides, and will be suitable for a short chain as well as a long one. Gifting this heart pendant to your loved one sends a unique and personal message of love. 

3. Turquoise Chain & Gold Pebble Clasp

Turquoise Chain & Gold Pebble Clasp / Hella Ganor

From the Pebbles collection, this is a knotted Turquoise Arizona stone chain, with a magnificent 18k gold clasp. The handmade clasp consists of two solid gold rounded cubes which screw one into the other securely. The bright color of the thinly sliced stones contrasts beautifully with the gold pieces, creating a classy look. I recommend wearing it with the clasp showing: in front or on the side. This necklace would make a great present for someone who likes to stand out and is not afraid to wear a bit of color.

4. Pearl Chain & Twisted Disk Pendant

Pearl Chain & Twisted Disk Pendant / Hella Ganor

The classic combination of pearls and gold enjoys a modern twist thanks to the precision of the geometrical netted texture. The pearls are high quality cultured pearls from Australia, with different natural shapes and a beautiful shiny cream color. The gold pendant is also the chain's clasp, with a hidden hook which allows to the unified appearance of the necklace. Get this gift for a lady who loves an elegant, timeless piece.

5. Twisted Drop Earrings

Twisted Drop Earrings / Hella Ganor

The twisted drop earrings showcase a combination of intricate design and the immaculate execution of the 3D printing technology. They are shaped as a twisted geometrical drop, and consist of extremely fine gold lines intertwined. As the thin lines assemble to one net, the earrings are very firm and resistant. 
The result is an airy and lightweight earring that looks impressive and most elegant. This pair of earrings is a fantastically special gift for any woman who likes sophisticated yet delicate jewelry. 

6. Onyx Chain & Twisted Disk Pendant

Onyx Chain & Twisted Disk Pendant / Hella Ganor

The large onyx beads, accompanied with this gold pendant, create a large and dramatic necklace. Using the same gold element as shown in the Pearl Chain (n. 4 above) with round shiny black onyx, results in a completely different character of a jewel. This necklace would suit a woman who appreciates large, dramatic jewelry with a statement. 

7. The "Diamond Shaped" Ring Series

The "Diamond Shaped" Ring Series / Hella Ganor

In this diamond ring series, there is something for everyone. Buy them separately or as a bouquet, these rings are each uniquely designed and given its own special edge. These diamond rings may serve as engagement rings, but not necessarily. From the profile, each ring is designed in a different shape of a diamond, hence the name "Diamond Shaped", and some are also set with diamonds on top. 

Let me know in the comments below which gifts you liked the most (or might be happy to receive!).
Merry Christmas!


December 1, 2013

VENICE BIENNALE + SPECIAL HOLIDAY SALE!

Last month I was lucky enough to visit one of the largest and most famous art exhibitions in the world: The Venice Biennale. Venice itself is deeply inspiring: a whole city floating on water, piazza's filled with opera sounds coming from nearby windows and museum-like churches packed with important historical art. On top of all this, the Biennale exhibition was an outstanding experience; provoking thought, imagination and aesthetic pleasure. 

Scroll down to view some of my favorite works from the Biennale, followed by a big sale announcement for the holiday season!

An installation -at the Chinese pavilion by Miao Xiaochu  combining digital simulation of semi computerized objects with a physical cube structure

A photograph of a huge ice cube on snow, colliding man-made chemistry with nature in an interesting composition

An indoor compound of piled substances such as stones, broken glass and others
mounted in different heights and viewed from various angels



A dream-like setting introduces the viewer to the artist's fantasy world

Amazing ceramic works attached to couches and armchairs

A huge aluminum mobius strip, relating strongly to my own dream of creating my
jewelry designs, including the mobius rings, into large scale sculptures

A woman observing Ai Weiwei installation -  a room filled with piled stools reaching up to the ceiling
The Russian pavilion - A top to bottom installment: on the roof a man sits and looks down at the visitors

And on the ground two women with umbrellas collect pennies thrown to them from above

Thanks for joining me on this journey to the Venice Biennale - please write your thoughts and favorite works in the comments below.


And now for the SALE announcement:
This week a brand new international online shop has been added to my official website! This means that now anyone from around the globe can easily purchase my jewelry and have it shipped with just a few clicks. To celebrate the new e-shop - and just in time for the holiday season - I am happy to announce a 20% off discount on all items on the site. The discount is valid for the whole month of December, so make sure to head over to the shop this month, pick your favorite pieces, and enter the coupon code "Happy2014" upon checkout.

Happy Holidays!




November 10, 2013

FROM THE PRESS...

When you want to get to know someone, you can find out a lot from their own way of introducing themselves. However, sometimes a third person may phrase things differently, and give you some more information to complete the picture. For today's post I'm excited to share with you some of my recent mentions in various publications.


The new book "New Earrings: 500+ Designs from around the world" compiled by Nicolas Estrada was recently published featuring two pairs of earrings from my Netline collection. It is a big honor to be acknowledged as part of the most innovative designers in the world for earrings.

On the left: The book's cover; On the right: two pairs of earrings included in the book by Hella Ganor


My Tel-Aviv shop was mentioned as a recommended tourist spot, according to tourist guide CityGuideTelAviv. The guide collects the best places to visit in Tel-Aviv for food, shops, parks, beaches and art, and I was proud to be a part of it.

On the left: The guide cover; On the right: page 154 from the guide, recommending Hella Ganor's shop in Neve Tzedek 


Prior to my participation in Sieraad international art fair in Amsterdam, I was featured in Edelmetaal magazine. My jewels were included in a section focusing on jewelry made using 3D printing methods.

On the left: Edelmetaal cover; On the right: the page focusing on 3D printing showcasing Hella Ganor's jewelry


Here is a snippet from an Israeli design magazine recommending fashion and beauty products alongside a poetry book and a good place for dinner. On the top left corner you can see my porcelain pebbles necklace.

Top left corner: A porcelain pebble and wire necklace by Hella Ganor


This photo was part of a fashion shoot created by Laisha magazine, featuring my stainless steel earrings. It's always a lot of fun to work in collaborations and take part in a professional fashion production.

Fashion shoot for Laisha magazine, with earrings by Hella Ganor


Want to read more? check out these links of online publications:




October 27, 2013

MY FAVORITE DESIGNERS

I have been designing and making jewelry for over 25 years now, but I have always been a consumer of art and design. I decided to share three of my favorite designers from the jewelry and fashion world. They are very different form one another in their final products and work processes, and in each one I love a slightly different part. But all of them symbolize three key elements for me: An outstanding design, the highest quality of production, and a touch of innovation. 

1. NIESSING
The well-known jewelry design company from Germany made its mark on the design world by the use of innovative production techniques. Niessing's prominent design is the "Niessing Spannring", based on the invention of inlaying stones with tension setting. The exciting and trendy new design was followed by many attempts to reproduce it, but without success.


The tension ring / Niessing's Spannring


The success of Niessing's tension ring lies in the production technique of the metal ring itself. Whether made ​​of steel, gold or platinum, the ring is sculpted by the carving of substance out of one block of metal to create the ring shape. In this way the material remains strong and dense, and unlike metal that has been processed and bent it avoids the phenomenon of "springback". Therefore the product is very durable, and there is no danger of ever losing the set stone.

 The stone seems floating calmly, yet is secured with one of the strongest setting techniques / Niessing's Spannring

Innovation, quality, and a pop of color / Niessing's Spannring

A downside of this work method is the lack of efficiency - when carving a ring out of a block of material, a lot of substance gets lost on the way. The waste of valuable material results in a more expensive process. However the outstanding quality of the "Niessing Spannring" justifies that. Its superb quality, uncompromising strength and setting security make it a lifelong piece and one that is definitely worth its price.



Physical forces are a mystery to the eye / Niessing's Spannring


 2. MAJORAL
Spanish designer Enrique Majoral differs from Niessing in terms of production technology. His works are created with traditional and even somewhat primitive techniques and the jewels come out sophisticatedly simple. Majoral's jewelry lines are based on basic shapes such as discs, drops, etc. With simple bindings and well-educated designs, the results are spectacular.



Simple bindings and smart designs / Majoral Earrings

Using images from nature / Majoral Necklane


The artist is inspired by Spanish and the Middle East cultures. His pieces are organic, fluid and full of inspiration and magic. The vast majority of Majoral's jewelry is made with gold and silver, simulating shapes of leaves, drops, stars and other natural images. The perfect combination between design and good taste leads Majoral to a safe place in my short list of favorite jewelry designers of all time.


Seamless cluster necklace / Majoral Designs

Silver and gold can work together / Majoral Designs

Familiar motifs in new constellations / Majoral Designs

3. ISSEY MIYAKE
Issey Miyake is a Japanese fashion designer famous also for his perfumes and wrist watches. One of his breakthroughs in the world of design was the invention of pleading: A technique of breaking fabric fibers with heat, a method he developed in the 80's. The fabric is folded according to the design and inserted into a heat compression device. 


Pleated Dress / Issey Miyake

A garment full of movement / Issey Miyake

Transforming the body into a moving sculpture / Issey Miyake

This method insures the permanent fold in the garment making it an integral part of Miyake's garmentPleading was an effective tool for providing structure, volume, angular motion and flexibility to the clothes


Pleating adds flexibility to the fabric / Issey Miyake

The human body wears a new shape / Issey Miyake

The technique does not dictate a certain style but serves as a tool only / Issey Miyake


For me, as a sculptor and a jeweler, I consistently try to incorporate structure and sculpture quality in the jewelry I design. This is why I love Issey Miyake's fashion pieces – with his designs he does not merely make clothes, but transforms the body wearing them into a living sculpture. 



Pleated dresses fashion show / Issey Miyake


I'd love to know- who's your favorite designer of all time?

Share in the comments below...




October 13, 2013

PHOTO SHOOT!

Today's post features my latest jewelry photo shoot! Apart from the fun and excitement of producing a new catalog, it is a great way for those who are interested in my jewels to learn more about their proportions: size, volume and presence. The shoot also includes some optional combinations for different looks.

So without further ado, let's let the pictures to all the talking... Enjoy!

Mobius #1 Ring by Hella Ganor/ 14k gold 

Large Mobius Earrings & Small Heart Pendant by Hella Ganor / 14k gold

Large Mobius Earrings & Mobius #1 Ring by Hella Ganor / 14k gold

Flower Bombe Ring by Hella Ganor / 14k gold & diamond

Round Bombe Ring by Hella Ganor / 14k gold & diamonds

Signet Bombe Ring by Hella Ganor / 14k gold & diamonds

Twisted Disk Pendant by Hella Ganor / 14k gold

Twisted Disk Earrings / 14k gold

Two Torus Rings by Hella Ganor / 14k gold, one with diamonds

Twisted Disk Earrings & Onyx Chain with Twisted Disk Pendant by Hella Ganor / 14k gold

Rectangular Net Structure Ring by Hella Ganor / 14k gold, onyx & diamonds

Small Torus Ball Ring by Hella Ganor / 14k gold

Three Netline Bracelets by Hella Ganor / 14k gold

Mobius #1 Ring by Hella Ganor / 14k gold & diamonds

Mobius #1 Ring by Hella Ganor / silver

Twisted Earrings by Hella Ganor / silver

Large Bombe Ring by Hella Ganor / silver

Small Heart Pendant by Hella Ganor / silver


Two Square Net Rings by Hella Ganor / 14k gold, silver

Square Net Ring by Hella Ganor / 14k gold

Square Sculpture Ring by Hella Ganor / silver, stainless steel, diamonds, 18k gold


For any questions or comments, please write them in the comments section below, or contact me through the message box on the right hand side. Thanks!