Month: November 2012

The Heirloom Diamond Pendant

Anyone can network on the golf course, but our own David Cooper launched a new creative venture right from the tattoo chair.

While being tattooed by another artist in Mike Rubendall’s studio, David was getting to know the legendary Rubendall, and they hit it off right away. “Mike would pop his head in from time to time, and we’d talk about everything we had in common. Besides being artists and business owners, we shared similar perspectives when it came to life, work and family.”

At the time, Mike and his wife were expecting their first baby, and David and his wife expected their second child around the same time. When David introduced Mike to the idea of a “push present,” they decided to collaborate on a pendant for Mike’s wife.

A push present, or baby bauble, is given to a new mom by her partner. It’s usually jewelry, and the idea is to pamper her, honor her hard work, and celebrate the birth in a meaningful, memorable way.

That first pendant design, brought to life in gold and diamonds, proved their aesthetics were compatible. They immediately decided to create a full collection based on stars, initials and religious symbols. Millgrain edges give the pendants a vintage feeling, and they have the same refined simplicity you’d expect from any Jeff Cooper piece. As David puts it, “Mike has an eye for lines, proportion and flow. That’s what makes these pendants truly unique and special.”

To launch the new collection, we’ll be giving them away on Facebook. ‘Like’ us and we’ll let you know when it’s time to enter.

Celebrity Style: Jessica Biel Engaged!

Check out Jessica Biel’s engagement ring! We hear that Justin Timberlake collaborated with his jeweler, to create the most “personal” design possible. The halo around the center stone even includes aquamarines, the bride’s birthstone. Awww. The end result was a big, bold square diamond in a vintage-inspired setting, a look we absolutely love.

Can you see yourself rocking this style? There are quite a few similar styles in our Tandem Collection, but we think Tallulah comes closest.

Photo from instyle.com.

Welcome to Jeff Cooper Designs!

2012 has been an exciting year at Jeff Cooper Designs. We’ve been busy unveiling new collections, redesigning our website, and expanding our social media presence, especially on Facebook. We’re thrilled to welcome you to our new blog, where you’ll find inspiring ideas and relevant information on getting engaged, picking a ring and everything that comes after.

Photo: Gwen & Ginger Engagement Rings from our new Grace Collection.

Ask Jeff Cooper: What to Look for in Wedding & Engagement Rings

Congratulations on finding your soulmate! Now you just need the perfect rings. Whenever you look at your wedding rings, you’ll remember falling in love. The proposal. The wedding. Pick the right engagement ring, and the meaning behind it can shine even more.

Most ring buying advice focuses on the 4Cs. Or how many months’ salary to spend. But there are subtleties to recognizing and buying the perfect engagement or wedding ring. We created this quick guide to help you pick an engagement ring of the highest quality.

At Jeff Cooper, our streamlined designs make the quality extremely easy to see so you, your partner and everyone else knows your rings are extraordinary. Simple designs allow your eye to take in every detail, so every detail has to be perfect. Here’s a list of things to notice, to help make ring buying simple.

Wedding & Engagement Ring Buying Guide.

  • Beware of gaudy, extraneous details used to distract the eye from flaws in craftsmanship.
  • All design elements and accent stones should have a distinct presence, yet work together within the piece.
  • The center stone should “pop” with a profound brilliance.
  • Precious metal is soft; a flat edge that is sharp, crisp and bright is a sign of quality.
  • Examine different rings with your hands, feeling for the hardest and heaviest piece of jewelry.
  • Look inside. A great ring will be polished and beautiful on the outside and the inside.
  • Metals should display a brilliant luster and bright polish. To know it when you see it, first take a look at the mirror-like finish of a Jeff Cooper ring.

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Meet Leah

Our ring designs each have their own fascinating personality, just like our customers. This year, we unveiled our nature-inspired Laurel Collection, entwined with blossoms, delicate vines and lush floral details. Our Leah Engagement Ring might be the most free-spirited member of the family. We can easily imagine cherry blossom-adorned Leah at a garden wedding in the English countryside, surrounded by dozens of flower girls. Or a flower-child elopement on Big Sur.

Can you see yourself in Leah? It’s also one of the four designs we’re giving away in the next several months! If you’d love to own Leah, ‘Like’ our Facebook page to receive updates on this, and other fabulous giveaways we have planned.

Meet Hope

We can easily envision our Hope Engagement Ring gracing the fingers of glamorous icons of perfection like Grace Kelly or Kate Middleton. And now, this level of perfection is totally attainable for the rest of us.

Features like delicate millgrain edges give Hope a classic, antique feeling and the lavish, channel-set accent diamonds make it princess-worthy. So if you’re as smitten with Hope as we are, you’re in luck! ‘Like’ our Facebook page and we’ll keep you posted on the upcoming Hope giveaway!

Ask Jeff Cooper: Choosing a Men’s Wedding Band

Men should love their wedding rings every bit as much as our brides do, so we put a lavish amount of attention and craftsmanship into our men’s designs.

We recommend visiting one of our retailers and feeling a variety of men’s wedding bands. Feel the weight of each one in your hand. Compare the finish and the hardness of the edges. Most men haven’t spend a lot of time ring shopping, but hands-on experience and side-by-side comparison make it easier to see what you like and make a decision.

Image: The Mercer Men’s Wedding Band, from our Monogram Collection. ‘Like’ us on Facebook to be eligible to win a Jeff Cooper ring.