Since 1986 Philippe Ferrandis has been creating spectacular fashion jewellery and accessories, issuing two collections each year. His signature glamorous style has attracted women of bold taste and character, including renowned European celebrities such as Cyrielle Claire, Armelle Lesniak, Christine Bravo, Marianne James, and Maaike Jansen. In 2011 Ferrandis was awarded the EPV (Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant) designation, an honour presented to French companies in recognition of artisanal savoir-faire. This imaginative designer transforms a melange of materials?natural semiprecious gemstones, shells, enamelling, multicoloured Swarovski Elements cut crystals, the highest quality glass pearls and beads, and intricately cast metal pieces?into stunning jewels, entirely handcrafted by Philippe Ferrandis' team of artisans selected from the finest Parisian jewellery schools. The Philippe Ferrandis atelier has been located since 2008 in Paris' celebrated Viaduc des Arts, a veritable showcase of French artisanship. AUTHOR: Since 1999, Carine Loeillet, the author, is Editor in chief of the Orion magazine, the bimonthly magazine of professionals for the watch and jewelry industry for more than a quarter of a century. REVIEWS: "Philippe Ferrandis is a creator of heart" -Cyrielle Claire 50 photographs
