Philip Press

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Philip Press
Born
Philip Press

1965
NationalityAmerican
Other namesPress
CitizenshipAmerican
Occupationjewelry designer
Known formodern designs and classic traditional,
Websitehttps://philippress.com/

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

Early life[edit]

Press was born in New York.

Career[edit]

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.[2] The jeweler and his designs have been featured on the Red carpet at the Academy Awards[3] and in fashion and bridal media.[4][5]

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,[6] Kym Johnson, Demi Lovato and Mariah Carey.[7]

Philanthropy[edit]

Press has aided the Foundations of the Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles Fire Department.[8][9] Press began serving on the board of the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation in 2011.[9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Black Beauties". Los Angeles Magazine: 36. March 2000.
  2. ^ 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
  3. ^ "Carrie Preston Dazzles in Philip Press Diamonds". Style Seen Daily. June 2011. Archived from the original on March 16, 2012. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
  4. ^ “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
  5. ^ Los Angeles Magazine. Emmis Communications.
  6. ^ "All That Glitters: Platinum Jewelry Designer Philip Press Gives Sparkle to Fashion | GALO Magazine". www.galomagazine.com. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
  7. ^ "Red Carpet Style Jewelry: On And Off The Carpet". EAT LOVE SAVOR. 8 June 2012. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
  8. ^ http://www.lapdonline.org/hollywood_news/news_view/36462, www.LAPDonline.org 8-23-2011
  9. ^ a b http://supportlafd.org/about/board-of-directors/, www.supportLAFD.org 8-23-2011

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