David Harris (designer)
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David Harris (designer) is an American jewelry designer
, particularly noted for his gemstone
designs in the shape of grape clusters. His designs have been worn by celebrities Charlize Theron
, Liana Werner-Gray
, Rene Russo
, Bijoux Phillips, Sarah, Duchess of York
, Nancy Pelosi
, Tipper Gore
, the First Lady of the Philippines, and the Mondavi Family including Robert Mondavi
.
, New York. He spent 2 months of each year from 1968–1975 at vacation home in Trelawny, Jamaica
, W.I. Harris attended Middle School and Upper School at Portledge School
, Locust Valley, NY and graduated from Clark University
in Worcester MA. As a child, David Harris colored Ronzoni macaroni and made a necklace for his mother. She wore it all day, and that’s when this New York-based artist knew which path he’d take. “The smile on my mother’s face that day continues to be my inspiration,” he says, “I’m happiest when I know that my creations make women happy. He also spent time in the Caribbean with natives selling shells and beads. Harris's respect for nature started at an early age and as he grew older he learned from a science teacher how to find pyrite and from a family friend where to search for stones in construction sites. His passion for interesting gemstones and rocks expanded into his desire to create unique jewelry. Harris currently lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan
.
in their March 2004 core catalog. Resembling grape clusters, they were an instant success with famous vineyard families such as the Mondavi's. Harris's work has been featured on the covers of publications including Town and Country, Essence, More
, USA Today
, Good Housekeeping
, Maxim
, and Prevention
.
throughout USA. Harris maintains a green ideal with his art, if pieces don’t sell, he reuses the material to create new works.
, East Side Settlement House, Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, Fresh Air Fund
, Moffitt Cancer Center, Sarasota Ballet, and Greater Pittsburgh YWCA.
Jewelry designer
A jewellery designer or jewelry designer is a person who renders original jewellery creations and usually constructs them as well...
, particularly noted for his gemstone
Gemstone
A gemstone or gem is a piece of mineral, which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments...
designs in the shape of grape clusters. His designs have been worn by celebrities Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron is a South African actress, film producer and former fashion model.She rose to fame in the late 1990s following her roles in 2 Days in the Valley, Mighty Joe Young, The Devil's Advocate and The Cider House Rules...
, Liana Werner-Gray
Liana Werner-Gray
Liana Lee Werner-Gray is an Australian model and actress best known for her role on The Man In The Maze.- Personal life :...
, Rene Russo
Rene Russo
- Early life :Russo was born in Burbank, California, the daughter of Shirley , a factory worker and barmaid, and Nino Russo, a sculptor and car mechanic who left the family when Rene was two. Her father and maternal grandfather were of Italian descent. Russo grew up with her sister, Toni, and their...
, Bijoux Phillips, Sarah, Duchess of York
Sarah, Duchess of York
Sarah, Duchess of York is a British charity patron, spokesperson, writer, film producer, television personality and former member of the British Royal Family. She is the former wife of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, whom she married from 1986 to 1996...
, Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Patricia D'Alesandro Pelosi is the Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives and served as the 60th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011...
, Tipper Gore
Tipper Gore
Mary Elizabeth "Tipper" Gore , née Aitcheson, is an author, photographer, former second lady of the United States, and the estranged wife of Al Gore...
, the First Lady of the Philippines, and the Mondavi Family including Robert Mondavi
Robert Mondavi
Robert Gerald Mondavi was a leading California vineyard operator whose technical improvements and marketing strategies brought worldwide recognition for the wines of the Napa Valley in California. From an early period, Mondavi aggressively promoted labeling wines varietally rather than...
.
Early life and education
Harris (Weissman) grew up in Roslyn, Long IslandLong Island
Long Island is an island located in the southeast part of the U.S. state of New York, just east of Manhattan. Stretching northeast into the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island contains four counties, two of which are boroughs of New York City , and two of which are mainly suburban...
, New York. He spent 2 months of each year from 1968–1975 at vacation home in Trelawny, Jamaica
Jamaica
Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length, up to in width and 10,990 square kilometres in area. It is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola, the island harbouring the nation-states Haiti and the Dominican Republic...
, W.I. Harris attended Middle School and Upper School at Portledge School
Portledge School
Portledge School is an independent college-preparatory day school located in Locust Valley, New York with 414 students in Pre-nursery through 12th grade .-History:...
, Locust Valley, NY and graduated from Clark University
Clark University
Clark University is a private research university and liberal arts college in Worcester, Massachusetts.Founded in 1887, it is the oldest educational institution founded as an all-graduate university. Clark now also educates undergraduates...
in Worcester MA. As a child, David Harris colored Ronzoni macaroni and made a necklace for his mother. She wore it all day, and that’s when this New York-based artist knew which path he’d take. “The smile on my mother’s face that day continues to be my inspiration,” he says, “I’m happiest when I know that my creations make women happy. He also spent time in the Caribbean with natives selling shells and beads. Harris's respect for nature started at an early age and as he grew older he learned from a science teacher how to find pyrite and from a family friend where to search for stones in construction sites. His passion for interesting gemstones and rocks expanded into his desire to create unique jewelry. Harris currently lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan
Manhattan
Manhattan is the oldest and the most densely populated of the five boroughs of New York City. Located primarily on the island of Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River, the boundaries of the borough are identical to those of New York County, an original county of the state of New York...
.
Career
Harris started selling his jewelry in boutiques in NYC & Berkeley, CA in 2002. His Sapphire cluster enhancer and Sapphire cluster earrings were nationally advertised by Saks Fifth AvenueSaks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue is a luxury American specialty store owned and operated by Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises , a subsidiary of Saks Incorporated. It competes in the high-end specialty store market in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, i.e. 'the 3 B's' Bergdorf, Barneys, Bloomingdale's and Lord & Taylor...
in their March 2004 core catalog. Resembling grape clusters, they were an instant success with famous vineyard families such as the Mondavi's. Harris's work has been featured on the covers of publications including Town and Country, Essence, More
More (magazine)
More, launched in September 1998, is a women's lifestyle magazine published once a month by the Meredith Corporation with a rate base of 1.3 million and a circulation of 1.5 million...
, USA Today
USA Today
USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. It was founded by Al Neuharth. The newspaper vies with The Wall Street Journal for the position of having the widest circulation of any newspaper in the United States, something it previously held since 2003...
, Good Housekeeping
Good Housekeeping
Good Housekeeping is a women's magazine owned by the Hearst Corporation, featuring articles about women's interests, product testing by The Good Housekeeping Institute, recipes, diet, health as well as literary articles. It is well known for the "Good Housekeeping Seal," popularly known as the...
, Maxim
Maxim (magazine)
Maxim is an international men's magazine based in the United Kingdom and known for its pictorials featuring popular actresses, singers, and female models, sometimes pictured dressed, often pictured scantily dressed but not fully nude....
, and Prevention
Prevention (magazine)
Prevention is an American healthy lifestyle magazine, started in 1950, and published by Rodale Press in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The range of subjects includes food, nutrition, workouts, beauty, and cooking. It was founded by J. I. Rodale...
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Company
David Harris Designs are located in over 45 stores including New York City’s Saks Fifth AvenueSaks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue is a luxury American specialty store owned and operated by Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises , a subsidiary of Saks Incorporated. It competes in the high-end specialty store market in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, i.e. 'the 3 B's' Bergdorf, Barneys, Bloomingdale's and Lord & Taylor...
throughout USA. Harris maintains a green ideal with his art, if pieces don’t sell, he reuses the material to create new works.
Philanthropy
Harris has worked to assist nonprofits including the Santa Barbara ZooSanta Barbara Zoo
The Santa Barbara Zoo is located on near the ocean in Santa Barbara, California. It was formerly known as the Child's Estate Zoo. The zoo has been ranked numerous times as one of the nation's best small zoos. It has 600 animals in numerous exhibits, including capybara and Californian Condors, and...
, East Side Settlement House, Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, Fresh Air Fund
Fresh Air Fund
The Fresh Air Fund is a not-for-profit agency that provides free summer vacations in the country to New York City children from disadvantaged communities. Each year, thousands of children visit volunteer host families in 13 states from Virginia to Maine and Canada through the Friendly Town...
, Moffitt Cancer Center, Sarasota Ballet, and Greater Pittsburgh YWCA.
External links
- http://www.davidharrisdesigns.com/ David Harris Official Website