Designer Brands Represented by Paragon

DRIES Criel is about redefining classics in a modern form.  Shapes are studied, re-imagined, and revived to enhance beauty and blend the timeless with the contemporary.  The designer himself takes inspiration from his background in modern dance, travels, antique jewelry, architecture, contemporary art, and ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.   In his creations, classic shapes into contemporary yet timeless pieces, characterized by bold and sensual lines that can be both masculine and feminine.

 Using only fully traceable materials and presenting handmade pieces, the young designer takes craftsmanship and aesthetic value to the next level thanks to his collaboration with a handful of carefully chosen talented craftsmen in Belgium and Italy.  Offered only through a select number of partners at home and abroad, Dries Criel’s jewelery embodies his obsession with freedom as a fundamental value; the freedom to be or become who you are, as part of pure beauty and personal power for each wearer.  

Drawing from the rich symbolism of Eastern and Western philosophies, Orly Marcel is a timeless collection of spiritually-inspired fine jewelry by designer Orly Eisbart.  Influenced by the designer's passion for yoga and her Mediterranean upbringing, the brand utilizes 18k yellow gold in different finishes accented with precious gemstones; but at the same time, incorporating stone inlay to emulate the mosaic work found in the Mediterranean and Near East.  Central to the brand's identity is that all color is done in stone, never enamel or ceramic.  Each piece strikes the perfect balance of originality and the ability to be layered, all while exuding an undertone of modern sexiness.

 A spirit of philanthropy also defines the brand, with a portion of each sale benefiting a charity whose mission is in alignment with Orly Marcel ethos. Orly considers her company’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility merely a baseline, and is continually challenging herself, her team and her partners to establish ways of implementing innovative solutions for mitigating harm and generating love and light. 

Pamela Zamore was born a collector, a lover of fine art, antique and vintage jewelry, and decorative arts from around the world; and so, the intention behind the Pamela Zamore brand is to draw on these inspirations and artistic influences to form a collection of jewelry that is elegant, wearable, and powerful. Using a minimal selection of materials, the richness of the 18-karat gold is illuminated through texture, dimension, and finish. The resulting collection endures beyond trend and fashion, intended to be worn for years to come. Each Pamela Zamore piece is finely crafted by skilled artisans in Rhode Island, who have honed their skill over many decades and take great care in the casting, refining, and finishing of each jewel.

 A longtime lover of art and ancient artifacts, the designer draws from a visual memory of gallery, museum visits, and travel. Pamela's use of shape and form are highly informed by this influence. 

 Founded in 2021 by Nigora Tokhtabayeva, Tabayer is inspired by the power and symbolism of jewelry. Reflective of its founder, the brand nods to the multifaceted woman: an independent, feminine, and empowered individual who embodies a unique balance of vulnerability and strength. This special duality is echoed in Tabayer’s modern, minimalist designs.  

Long fascinated by the beauty of jewelry as a protective
amulet, Tabayer’s first collection Oera took its cue from Inanna’s Knot, an ancient Mesopotamian symbol of fertility and protection. Recalling a braided bundle of reeds, the knot is reinterpreted through the lens of modernist sculpture, and features a tactile, sensually rounded form that gradually acquires a knife-edge point, culminating in asymmetric ends.

Central to Tabayer’s vision is establishing first-class business practices that improve people’s livelihoods and protect the planet for future generations. All Tabayer jewelry is set in Fairmined certified gold, with all diamonds ethically sourced and compliant with the Kimberley Process.