11.15.2009

Alwand Vahan Bracelets


Designer Fine Jewelry


Alwand Vahan Bracelets are exquisitely crafted in 14k gold, sterling silver, diamonds, and semiprecious stones. Alwand, known as Sasha, was born in France in June 1940. Graduated from the Paris jewelry and design school called "La Chambre Syndicale de la Bijouterie, Joaillerie et Orfevrerie," Sasha designed a short time for Hermes before beginning his career in the United States. He opened his own firm, Alwand Vahan Jewelry Ltd. in New York City at 604 Fifth Avenue in 1968 after having worked for David Webb and other prestigious firms. By then Sasha had served in the US Armed Forces during the Cuban Missile Crisis and been member of the Art Students League.

silver and gold bangle
Alwand Vahan 14k Gold & Sterling Bracelet
14k Yellow Gold & Sterling silver pumpkin tip, 8mm flex bangle bracelet.
$810


diamond bracelet
14k Gold & Silver Diamond Scroll Flex Bangle
14k yellow gold & sterling silver .23tw diamonds 8mm scroll design stackable flex bangle bracelet.
$2350


flex bangle
Alwand Vahan 14k Gold & Sterling Bracelet
14k Yellow Gold & Sterling silver beaded ram tip, 8mm flex bangle bracelet.
$700

Early on, Alwand Vahan showed his creations at Bergdorf Goodman. He was one of the first jewelry designers represented there exclusively. Alwand went on to design and manufacture for Cartier, Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus, Mayor's and others. In 1983, he moved his factories to larger facilities, and expanded his line in 1995 from earrings to full signature collections, including the successful Moire, Montage, and the romantic Blanc de Blanc as seen in Town and Country, Luster, InStyle and other publications.