Jeweler Jill Lynn had a double celebration Saturday June 25 to mark 12 years of her custom jewelry design business and 4 years of her elegant salon on Tony Jobs Lane. To make the occasion extra special and give back to the community, she invited several of her favorite fellow designers Berry Brown, Joelle Nicole and Jennifer Brown to participate in an exclusive trunk show with proceeds going to Southampton Hospital.

Over the years, Lynn has developed an enormous following throughout the East End for her delicate, beautifully crafted necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings. She has become the go-to designer for nervous guys seeking the perfect ring with which to pop the big question and also for brides seeking unique wedding bands and accessories.  

She also possesses an unerring eye for display and curated this show of four very different designers to great effect. The showcases and displays blended seamlessly and showcased each designer’s strength to allow them to sparkle in their own special light.

Berry Brown showing on the East End for the first time was a major hit with the fashion savvy crowd with her BB Jewels Gramercy Park Summer Collection.  In just a few short years, Brown has become well-known to discerning collectors for her unique necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings that exemplify Berry's passion and design aesthetic to create modern interpretations of elegant, timeless style.  Her company’s mission is to create new treasures that are inspired by beautiful antique elements. The Summer Collection features an array of pendant necklaces, bracelets with antique trimmings as bands, stackable rings, vintage lockets dangling from bead or pearl chains and a myriad of one-of-a-kind creations all incorporating vintage elements for a demure but contemporary look.

The designer’s love of old world accessories began as a child. Her paternal grandparents collected an eclectic range of jewelry. Her mother and grandmother both have a knack for crafts and she grew up surrounded by homemade baskets, textiles, clothes, pillows and more. Her personal passion for jewelry led her to create BB Jewels Gramercy Park. Her jeweled creations have seen in O Magazine and More and actress Brooke Shields sported one of Brown’s necklaces in an appearance on The View.

Extending beyond jewelry to home furnishings, she has recently launched a collection of pillows made with vintage fabrics embellished with antique buttons.

Also participating in the trunk show were Joelle Nicole the creative force behind the  J. Nicmus Collection which consists of limited edition 100% pure silk scarves and handcrafted one-of-a-kind sliced agate cuff bracelets accented with semi precious gemstone and necklaces all made in the United States. 

Jennifer Brown showed her aptly named Jennifer Bella Collection of delicate handcrafted sterling silver creations combined with genuine Murano glass and Jill Lynn displayed her Fine Jewelry Collection, handcrafted one-of-a-kind and limited edition jewelry created in 14k &18k gold accented with natural precious and semi-precious gemstones. 

Guests sipped Pinot Grigio and nibbled on delectable mini sandwiches from. Sant Ambroeus

Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff who is once again chairing the Southampton Hospital Summer Party was among the first to arrive. After admiring the dazzling displays, she personally thanked each of the designers for their generous support of the Hospital.
 

Also on hand were builder and arts patron Richard Novak, financial whiz Cass Almendral, super fans Ivy & Ken Dressler, marketing guru Andrea Gurvitz, Future Stars tennis pros David Stewart, Matt Rineberg and John Casagrande, artist David Nadal, producer John Norwood, Matthew Tamborelli, Brenda Simmons, arts curator and co-founder of the East End African American Museum, stylist Courtney Fog, arts patron Alix Michel, renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Neal Sadiq and his daughter journalist Sydney, Ralph Lauren’s Ken Zavala, Terry Delgado and Karyn DeLuna. Hamilton Hoge, Judy Kim, Ana Fernades, Marilyn Mally, Jill & Pat Romanovsky, former Mayor of Southampton.

Shoppers who purchased one of the pieces received a gift bag with a mini leather suitcase that was a traveling jewelry box, Klean Karat jewelry cleaner and Sparkle silver cleaner.

BB Jewels Gramercy Park, J.Nicmus and Jennifer Bella will be the featured designers for the summer season at Jill Lynn & Company Salon, 81 Jobs Lane in Southampton. For more information visit www.jilllynnandco.com