We are proud to present the
eleventh of our members to be featured on
www.cpaa.org. Every month this page will
feature another member of the Cultured Pearl Association of America.
Now we present to you
Tara & Sons, Inc.
Since the beginning of history, the pearl has
been extolled as a metaphor for life itself, for virtue and love,
wisdom and justice, spirituality and righteousness. It is with an
abiding reverence for this timeless and universal gem that Tara and
Sons, Inc., purveyors of the world’s finest pearls, creates its
exquisite jewelry collections.
Unsurpassed artisan craftsmanship and a
commitment to working with only the finest
Tahitian & South Sea cultured pearls, diamonds, platinum and gold
have been the hallmarks of Tara & Sons since 1974. When Tara C.
Sethi first established his place in the industry he also vowed to
provide the world with the finest jewelry available. Today, that
dream lives on in the “gem-centric” approach of the entire Sethi
family.
Tara & Sons has crafted fine private label pearl
creations for the world’s top jewelry retailers for over 30 years.
With the TARA line, the company is now openly available to the
luxury lifestyle consumer, specializing in creating decadent
strands, necklaces, pendants, earrings and rings using the finest
pearls and diamonds in existence.
With each season, Tara & Sons continues to
evolve their collections, creating jewelry that is distinctively
“TARA”: elegantly classic and contemporary. Drawing inspiration from
the gems themselves, Tara has developed savvy and stylish
collections for today’s most discerning jewelry customer.
Collections
Dancing Diamonds®
Along with TARA’s repute for mastering designs using the finest
pearls available to man, comes a constant enthusiasm to discover
multiple designs which will enhance any jewel’s presence. Dancing
Diamond® pieces are created in 18 karat gold, blend the simple
beauties of perfect pearls and dazzling diamonds in designs which
allow for movement with each step and instantly capture attention.
With expertly chosen pearls and diamonds
accented with dangling, mobile diamonds, TARA’s dancing diamond
collection adds a little excitement to an already stunning piece.
This innovative and enthralling collection
consists of earrings and pendants in Tahitian, White South Sea,
Golden South Sea, and Freshwater pearls as well as diamonds set in
white and yellow gold. All chains are also adjustable from 16 inches
to 18 inches in length. There are over 50 different styles that are
available in the Dancing Diamond collection.
Oscar Collection
TARA was selected to include a Tahitian pendant to be placed in the
78th Annual
Academy Awards Gift Basket and from this exquisite single pendant,
the Oscar
Collection was designed. This distinctive collection consists of
earrings, pendants and
rings made with magnificent baroque Golden South Sea, White South
Sea and Tahitian
pearls. Each piece is hand wrapped in diamonds set in 14 karat white
and yellow gold.
The beauty of the Oscar Collection lies in its versatility. The
styling lends it’s self to be
the perfect accent to an evening gown or the finishing touch to an
everyday outfit.
Museum Collection
Viewing a TARA Museum piece, it is easy to understand why at one
time only kings and queens were permitted to own these beautiful
gems. Comprised of stunning pearl strands, diamond and pearl
necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets featuring 18kt white and
yellow gold, as well as platinum, the TARA Museum pieces feature the
finest pearls and diamonds nature has to offer. Crafted couture
designs as unique as your individual style also mirror the exclusive
character of each one of these prestigious gems.
Conch Collection
Adoration for this gem dates back as far as the Aztecs, who used
conch pearls in their artwork and ceremonies. In the late 19th
century, the conch pearl also made appearances in Art Noveau and
Edwardian jewelry. Members of the Royal family such as Queen Mary
acquired jewelry that showcased the elusive and extraordinary conch
pearl.
It is with this appreciation and understanding
of the history of Conch pearls that TARA designs these one of a kind
pieces. Featuring Conch Pearls set on platinum with GH / VS diamonds
and in available in long and short necklaces plus matching sets of
earrings and rings.
Sterling Silver Collection
With gold prices reaching new highs and the strong demand for more
price conscience pearl jewelry, TARA has created the Sterling Silver
Collection. Dubbed as the new “White Gold”, the Sterling Silver
collection features modern and fashion forward pieces. Using
Tahitian and Freshwater pearls mixed with intricate designs each
piece caters to a wide range of audiences.
This collection includes earrings, bracelets,
necklaces, pendants and rings in sterling silver. The necklaces are
available in long and layered looks or short to medium lengths. The
sterling silver is also accented by black enamel or gemstones.
Tara & Sons, Inc.
10 West 46th Street
Suite 600
New York, NY 10036
212-575-8191 www.tarasons.com