Monday, May 9, 2011

Cantamessa Fifth Avenue Boutique Launch


Last Thursday, Cantamessa, the internationally renowned Italian high–end jewelry line with over 70 years of history hosted a lavish soiree to commemorate the opening of their Fifth Avenue Boutique in New York City.

The event was attended by the likes of, supermodel Irina Shayk, actress Susan Sarandon, model Carol Alt, Miss USA Rima Fakih, music mogul Damon Dash, Miss Universe 2002 Oksana Fedorova, New England Patriot’s safety Brett Lockett, celebrity hairdresser Frédéric Fekkai, restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow, among other distinguished guests.

The swank party took place at the Manhattan Motorcars Showroom in NYC and was sponsored by top luxury brand including Bentley, Lamborghini and Christie's auction house.

Irina Shayk, Susan Sarandon and Carol Alt were decked out in over $5 million dollars of jewelry and in over 6,000 diamonds. They showed off the latest Cantamessa designs to the crowd as they walked the showroom’s floor and posed for photos.

The brand already has a very strong foothold in Europe, Asia and Russia. The new boutique on Fifth Avenue will be the brand’s first venture in to the States.

Cantamessa features designs for both men and women. The company boasts over 100 elaborate, proprietary designs that are inspired by flora and fauna. The jewelry collections include necklaces, earrings, brooches, rings and bracelets; each piece is customizable with an array of precious stones set in gold or platinum.