Since 1893, Wellendorff has brought us four generations of master jewelry makers, countless collections of unique luxury pieces, and one hundred twenty years of Wahre Werte (Genuine Values). It is true that nothing lasts forever – not even gold and diamond, but authenticity breeds endurance. The Wellendorff house of fine German-made jewelry is anchored strongly on the sure foundations of Genuine Values. No wonder why the family-run manufacturer remains strong and thriving through the years. Wellendorff is never about the latest fashion trends. It is not even about attracting the elite, even though that is what it often does. Wellendorff is all about being true to yourself, just as it remains true to itself. Its bestselling gold rope coils and revolving rings embody the brands commitment to bringing you the most excellent touches of luxury and refinement that symbolize your own personality and lifestyle.

 

Check out Wellendorff’s timeless and incomparable works of art. Find them at Shreve & Co. in Palo Alto.

 

 

Reference: http://www.wellendorff.com/

Love is a universal phenomenon. It knows no country, nor time. That is the essence of Wellendorff's Wedding Bands selection. The sets of matrimonial rings are fashioned after three of the world's most renowned couples. Adam and Eve wedding bands celebrate the soulfulness and innocence of the first husband and wife to wallow in the joys and trials of married life. The Adonis and Venus pair captures the story of two Greek and Roman mythical characters – a goddess and a captivating man, which reminds wearers of the human life’s beautiful fragility. The Romeo and Juliet rings stand out with a freshly youthful yet classic design, embodying the poignant tale of passion and romance from Shakespeare’s timeless literature. All three sets are expertly fashioned from 18k gold and set with the finest white diamonds. Engraved on the gold is Wellendorff’s seal of authenticity and stellar quality – the diamond-encrusted W insignia.

 

Symbolize your love and commitment through elegant bands that transcends all boundaries. Find Wellendorff’s Wedding Bands at Shreve & Co. in Post Street, San Francisco. 

 

 

Reference: http://www.wellendorff.com/

The Wellendorf family is a long line of excellent jewellers from Germany.  The family business was started in 1893 in Pforzheim . It thrived as an excellent jewelry manufacturer under the management of first generation Wellendorfs.  Four generations later, the present Wellendorf remains true to the tradition of fine quality and unusual designs grounded on strong “Genuine Values”.  Wellendorf’s Angel Wings collection showcases Wellendorf’s trademark twisted gold rope design, revolving inner rings and the distinguished “W” insignia. The rings and pendants shimmer in their unique mixture of white gold, yellow gold and white and gray enamel. The pieces are studded with rows upon rows of diamonds or engraved with supple curves of contrasting white, yellow or gray. All pieces are underlined with the angel theme and jive well with one another, just as they stand out beautifully on their own. For the warm feel of joy and protection, find Wellndorf’s Angel Wings Collection at Shreve & Co. Jewelers in Palo Alto.

 

 

References: http://www.escapement.uk.com/wellendorff-angel%E2%80%99s-wings-collection.html

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The W is a coveted seal of quality that only Wellendorff can bestow. Since the founding of the firm in 1893, Wellendorff has been churning out perfectly crafted pieces of German ingenuity that has took high society seductively by the collar. The most recognizable piece in their arsenal is the Wellendorff rope .To make these colliers, goldsmiths use up 160m of gold to gracefully wrap around the wearer’s neck; gold is treated like silk. Another Wellendorff piece that became an icon in the jewelry world is the revolving rings. These spinning rings are testaments to the genius that is Wellendorff. Armed with the highest artisan skill and the rare sensibility for quiet elegance, Wellendorff continues their tradition of genuine values up to this day. In its tenure, Wellendorff had created designs that will be viewed as pieces at the apex of jewelry making for centuries to come. For pieces that bear the coveted W mark, visit Shreve & Co. — authorized dealer for Wellendorff.

 

 

References: http://www.wellendorff.com/

http://www.global-blue.com/destinations/germany/munich/wellendorffs-century-long-history-of-luxury-jewellery-design/

“She is an ‘established lady’. Well-educated, yet embracing traditional values, the typical Wellendorff wearer’s family is important to her. She has a sure instinct for things that are special and values quality, yet has no need to prove anything to anyone but herself,” says Claudia Wellendorf about the typical Wellendorf consumer. And for this sophisticated and established lady, Wellendorf has used established methods and sophisticated practices to match the said traits of their typical patron. Before every new season, designers present to the Wellendorf family many preliminary designs for screening. Once screened, they are ‘test driven’ by the Wellendorf women, including Claudio herself, before they make it to the new collection. When deemed worthy of the W symbol with a crown, the expert goldsmiths and designers perfect these pieces and add them to the collection. The 3rd and 4th generation of Wellendorf’s has continued the founder’s, Ernst Alexander Wellendorf, zeal of creating unique and perfectly-crafted fine jewelry founded upon genuine values and a craftsmanship to this day. With more than 118 years of tradition and expertise under Wellendorf’s belt, they have persisted to create pieces that dazzle. This coming 2013, sophisticated and established women around the world can’t wait to be surprised and delighted with new collections. For Wellendorf pieces, visit Shreve & Co. – authorized dealer for Wellendorf. 

 

 

Reference: http://luxurytravelbeat.com/2012/04/04/qa-claudia-wellendorf-of-wellendorff-jewellery/

“The idea was to treat gold like silk, to make the necklace smooth, soft, romantic, and unique, and our customers love it.”, said Cristoph Wellendorff, the fourth generation director and co-owner. This he said about the family’s prized design, the Wellendorff rope. The Wellendorff rope is the product of the founder’s, Ernst Alexander Wellendorff, passion to genuine values. Wellendorff only uses the best diamonds and colored stones in their collection. And for their prized rope, they still use the same techniques. Talented Wellendorff craftsmen and goldsmiths create a collier using a solid gold wire that extends almost as long as two football fields (160m). “This is the most sophisticated necklace Wellendorff has created since our beginning in 1893,” said Christoph. “The idea was to treat gold like silk, to make the necklace smooth, soft, romantic, and unique, and our customers love it.” For more of Wellendorff products, visit Shreve & Co. – authorized dealer for Wellendorff. 

 

 

References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wellendorff

http://www.hauteliving.com/2008/10/the-many-wonders-of-wellendorff/3959/

The Germans’ drive to make things more better was a long road from being a country with little natural resources. They knew that to survive and make money, they must rely on their skills to sell to high-end markets in other countries. But it was not the monarchy or big trading companies that led the march of technically superior German products to the world, but an army of small entrepreneurs driven to hard work and mastery of their craft. “We may not have the gold, but we can create the best gold necklace,” a typical German goldsmith might be caught dreaming back then. Like one in a small town of Pforzheim in 1890s, a self-starter crafts man would fashion jewelry fit only for the nobility. Ernst Alexander Wellendorf had an eye for the tiniest detail to create fine jewelry out of gemstones and precious metals that his name would reach far to the corridors of Russian and English palaces. The Wellendorf legacy lives to this day as a brand of luxury and elegance painstakingly created by hand. It is known for rope necklaces and spinning rings and the diamond-studded “W” that the new rich prize so much.

 

Shreve is an authorized dealer for Wellendorf.

 

 

Image: Wellendorf silk tower: Bilberry, Silk sheen, Satin, Brilliant Kiss, Silk Flower and Black Silk.

References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wellendorff

http://www.osterjewelers.com/diamonds/designers/Wellendorff

http://www.traditionaljewelers.com/jewelry-designers/wellendorff/4125

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/may/7/from-pencils-to-porsches-a-passion-for-perfection/?page=all