18k Jose Hess white gold diamond earrings, 14k gold backs, 3.55 dwts
Length: 1 3/4 inches

Jose Hess
(Source: Josehess.com) Jose Hess dedicated the majority of his life to following his passion for jewelry design, a journey that stems back to his early teens when he worked as a goldsmith’s apprentice. His adoration for the art form was born and following a desire to learn more, he studied at the Gemological Institute of America and the Mechanics Institute of New York, where he ultimately earned his Jewelry Design degree.

Hess’ professional accomplishments include numerous prestigious awards from the likes of DeBeers Diamonds International, American Gem Trade Association, and Japan Jewelry Designers Association. He served as president of both The Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America and the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) and he is a founding member of the American Jewelry Design Council. Additionally, the designer has shared his wealth of knowledge with students as an instructor at New York’s acclaimed Fashion Institute of Technology.

Today, Magdalena Hess-- wife and long-time creative partner, A DeBeers Award Winner, Women’s Jewelry Association Award Winner--Educated at the Gemological Institute of America, continues to maintain the integrity and quality the brand has become synonymous with while opening it up to a new generation concerned with timeless style.

Good condition overall