Philip Press

Philip Press is an American jewelry designer, known for his platinum jewelry designs and expertise. Press creates Art Deco vintage-style platinum pieces, as well as modern designs and classic traditional collections, using diamonds and gemstones.[1]

Early life and education

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, which included using dental floss to polish intricate details.[2] 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, California, and later moved his studio and workshop to the Sunset Strip in 1999.[3] The jeweler and his designs have been featured on the Red carpet at the Academy Awards[4] and in fashion and bridal media.[5][6] In 2011 Press became a diamond and jewelry expert for Fine Living Network and began serving as the jewelry expert for the news program America Now,[7] which is broadcast across the United States on stations owned by Raycom Media.

In 1998 he featured one of the world’s largest selections of platinum rings.[1] His work is worn by Nicolette Sheridan, Tori Spelling, Jennifer Hewitt,[8] Kym Johnson, Demi Lovato and Mariah Carey.[9]

Philanthropy

Press has aided the Foundations of the Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles Fire Department.[10][11] Press began serving on the board of the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation in 2011.[11]

References
  1. "Black Beauties". Los Angeles Magazine: 36. March 2000.
  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
  3. 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
  4. "Carrie Preston Dazzles in Philip Press Diamonds". Style Seen Daily. June 2011. Archived from the original on March 27, 2012. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
  5. “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
  6. “Prime Finds: Black Beauties,” Los Angeles Magazine, 3-2000 https://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
  7. http://www.americanownews.com/category/219165/ask-our-experts, www.americanownews.com, 9-16-2011
  8. "All That Glitters: Platinum Jewelry Designer Philip Press Gives Sparkle to Fashion | GALO Magazine". www.galomagazine.com. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
  9. "Red Carpet Style Jewelry: On And Off The Carpet". EAT LOVE SAVOR. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
  10. http://www.lapdonline.org/hollywood_news/news_view/36462, www.LAPDonline.org 8-23-2011
  11. http://supportlafd.org/about/board-of-directors/, www.supportLAFD.org 8-23-2011
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