Most jewelry designers learn the ancient art of jewelry making from their parents or grandparents. They grow up around precious metals and stones and acquire the skills and techniques they need to compete in the industry.
Sylvie was born and raised in Antwerp, Belgium, the unofficial diamond capital of the world. Three generations of her family worked in the diamond trade, where she also labored before she moved to America with her husband, who ran a diamond company.
With decades of experience between them, the couple discussed the idea of developing their own line of bridal jewelry. The pair did not want to jump the gun. They knew plenty of designers who had introduced incomplete collections only to fall flat on their faces. After several years of planning and hard work, the Sylvie Collection was launched in 2007. A celebration of femininity and romance, the collection was instantly embraced by modern brides everywhere.
For a new line of jewelry, the Sylvie Collection is enormous. There are fourteen unique collections of engagement rings, including the popular Amour, Ardeur and Romance collections. Each features elegant designs with modern sensibilities. They are also quite affordable. Sylvie and her husband want to give every couple their dream wedding day, not just those with deep pockets.
The design philosophy of the collection is unique. Instead of designing jewelry around a certain feature or material, ornaments in the Sylvie Collection are designed to capture and represent the many different facets of love. The jewelry is separated into different style categories, such as passion, union, tenderness and eternity. It is concept that attracted attention and admirers from the start.
Engagement rings in the Sylvie Collection are available in platinum and 18k white, yellow or rose gold. Each ring is designed with a matching wedding band for her and him. All wedding bands feature a flush fit. Sylvie and her husband use only the highest quality diamonds in their rings, all of which were obtained from ethical sources. She never uses conflict-diamonds in her settings.
Her jewelry is also customizable. Nearly any size or shape of center stone can be used in her rings. The unique and innovative mountings that are featured in the Sylvie Collection are designed to showcase any stone, even small side or shoulder diamonds.
In recently years, the collection has expanded to include other articles of fine jewelry. The company now offers several unique collections devoted to earrings, pendants, bangles, bracelets and fashion rings. Jewelry from the Sylvie Collection is sold exclusively through authorized dealers.
