Philip Press

Philip Press is an American jewelry designer, known for his platinum jewelry designs and expertise.[1] Press creates Art Deco vintage-style platinum pieces,[2] as well as modern designs.[3]

Background and training

Press was born in New York in 1965. At age 15, he apprenticed to a European master craftsman and platinumsmith. Press learned Art Deco techniques and an acute attention to detail, which included using dental floss to polish intricate details.[4] He relocated to Los Angeles in 1990 to open his own jewelry design and manufacturing business.

Career

In 1991 Press founded Philip Press, Inc. on Beverly Boulevard in West Hollywood, CA., and later moved his studio and workshop to the Sunset Strip in 1999.[5] The jeweler and his designs have been featured on the Red carpet at the Academy Awards[6][7][8] and in fashion and bridal media.[9][10][11][12][4] In 2011 Press became the diamond and jewelry expert for Fine Living Network[13] and began serving as the jewelry expert for the news program America Now,[14] which is broadcast across the United States on stations owned by Raycom Media.

Philanthropy

Press has aided the Foundations of the Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles Fire Department.[15] Press began serving on the board of the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation in 2011.[16]

References

  1. ↑ “Two Unique Lines by Philip Press” International Jewellery Couture and Europa Star, February, 2-1-2011 http://www.cijintl.com/In_The_Press-2446.html 8-23-2011
  2. ↑ Poole, Matthew Richard. Frommer's Los Angeles, page 251, 2006 http://books.google.com/books?id=ItCzk7e-cD8C&pg=PA251&lpg=PA251&dq=best+jeweler+philip+press&source=bl&ots=25A6oK3qih&sig=2ksLW-lUhiXQzktTEyJwkepZaeI&hl=en&ei=nyzeTdODKundiALJ5LnZCg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=5&ved=0CCsQ6AEwBDgo#v=onepage&q&f=fa 8-23-2011
  3. ↑ Avnet Yates, Stephanie. Best Places Los Angeles, Sasquatch Press, 2001 http://books.google.com/books?id=iVxuLeTVcFEC&pg=PA253&dq=%22philip+press%22&hl=en&ei=wn7cTf2aM4TOiAKZl9H7Dw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&sqi=2&ved=0CE0Q6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=%22philip%20press%22&f=false 8-23-2011
  4. 1 2 Saul, Lyndsey. "The Radar Jewelry: THE SHINING," Angeleno Modern Luxury, 8-2008 http://digital.modernluxury.com/display_article.php?id=86930 8-23-2011
  5. ↑ Erin Weinger, “Treasures: Philip Press Master Jewelers Opens,” Los Angeles Times, 1-20-2008 http://articles.latimes.com/2008/jan/20/image/ig-list20/2 8-23-2011
  6. ↑ “PGI to host red carpet jewelry suite for Golden Globes,” Jewelers’ Circular Keystone, 1-10-2006 http://www.jckonline.com/2006/01/10/pgi-to-host-red-carpet-jewelry-suite-golden-globes 8-23-2011
  7. ↑ “Let there be Brights: How celebs accessorize blazing-hot hues on the red carpet,” Jewelers’ Circular Keystone, 5-2011 http://www.jckonline.com/slideshows/2011/05/let-there-be-brights 8-23-2011
  8. ↑ “Carrie Preston Dazzles in Philip Press Diamonds,” Style Seen Daily, 6-2011 http://www.styleseendaily.com/index.php?s=philip+press 8-23-2011
  9. ↑ “Celebrity Weddings" InStyle, 6-2002 http://www.platinumrings.com/photos/media/ad/zoom/79_instylelove.jpg
  10. ↑ “Style News: Who Wore Temperley Better Pippa or Lindsay,” People 8-22-2011 http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2011/08/22/who-wore-temperley-better-pippa-or-lindsay/ 8-23-2011
  11. ↑ “Prime Finds: Black Beauties,” Los Angeles Magazine, 3-2000 http://books.google.com/books?id=XF8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA36&lpg=PA36&dq=philip+press+black+diamond+art+deco+los+angeles+magazine&source=bl&ots=3VWQ0XD3ZH&sig=M0XYJaMhYbcByDEPgXedTtjyy9k&hl=en&ei=ZutTTs7WEe6DsgLUxtmNBw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0 8-23-2011
  12. ↑ “Hollywood Trend Watch,” Vogue, 2002 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtaLeD-7dTk 8-23-2011
  13. ↑ "How to Buy an Engagement Ring,” Fine Living Network, 2001 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTSvXYeh7zk&feature=related, 9-20-2011
  14. ↑ http://www.americanownews.com/category/219165/ask-our-experts, www.americanownews.com, 9-16-2011
  15. ↑ http://www.lapdonline.org/hollywood_news/news_view/36462, www.LAPDonline.org 8-23-2011
  16. ↑ http://supportlafd.org/about/board-of-directors/, www.supportLAFD.org 8-23-2011

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