Lagos (jewelry)

Lagos is a privately held American jewelry company. Founded by Steven Lagos in 1977, the brand is known for its jewelry craftsmanship and the proprietary design technique of textured caviar-like beading.[1] The company has offices in New York and Bangkok with its corporate headquarters in Philadelphia.[2]

Lagos
TypePrivate company
IndustryJewelers, Silversmiths, Goldsmiths
Founded1977 (1977)
FounderSteven Lagos
Headquarters
441 N 5th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Area served
USA, Canada & the Caribbean

LAGOS is sold in over 300 stores within the United States, including Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, and independent jewelry retailers throughout the country.[3] The brand’s flagship boutique opened in 1994 on Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[4][5]

History

Lagos jewelry was founded in 1977 by American artist and designer, Steven Lagos. At age 17, he met his mentor, a Russian jeweler, who taught him the importance of jewelry craft and technique.[6][7] It was then he began learning “the lessons of old world craftsmanship” and “the importance of working with the highest quality materials.”[8] Steven Lagos founded the company at age 20.[9]

Since 1977, LAGOS has made more than two million pieces.[10] Steven Lagos estimates that he has created 10,000 pieces and 400 to 500 new designs each year.[11]

Design

In 1984, Steven Lagos created the brand’s textured sterling silver known as Caviar. This was inspired by the raw material of hematite.[12][13]

References
  1. Garced, Kristi (July 31, 2012), Jewelry Designer Steven Lagos to Mark 35 Years, Women’s Wear Daily, retrieved June 24, 2014
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  3. Van Allen, Peter (July 20, 2011), Jeweler Lagos Redoing Center City Store, Expanding, Philadelphia Business Journal, retrieved June 24, 2014
  4. Wellington, Elizabeth (November 24, 2011), "Mirror, Mirror: Lagos Polishes Up His Silver Business", The Philadelphia Inquirer, retrieved June 24, 2014
  5. Lagos Celebrates 35 Years, Philadelphia Style, December 17, 2012, retrieved June 24, 2014
  6. Aspon, Catherine (February 28, 2013), Lagos: The Legend, Papercity, retrieved June 1, 2014
  7. Grant, Andrea (July 30, 2009), Designer Spotlight: Steven Lagos, The Fashion Spotlight, retrieved June 24, 2014
  8. Behan, Tara (February 2010), Jewelry Czar, MainLine Today, retrieved June 24, 2014
  9. Grant, Andrea (July 30, 2009), Designer Spotlight: Steven Lagos, The Fashion Spotlight, retrieved June 24, 2014
  10. Aspon, Catherine (February 28, 2013), Lagos: The Legend, Papercity, retrieved June 1, 2014
  11. Aspon, Catherine (February 28, 2013), Lagos: The Legend, Papercity, retrieved June 1, 2014
  12. Behan, Tara (February 2010), Jewelry Czar, MainLine Today, retrieved June 24, 2014
  13. "תכשיטים לגבר". Thursday, May 14, 2020
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