Introducing Orange HOWELL(TM) a Luminous New Collection of Silver Gifts by designer Paula Zanger

Dec. 8, 2009 - PRLog -- New York, NY: The snowflake, always wondrous, always unique. Over generations, families have turned this bespoke winter beauty into one of the most highly collected silver Christmas ornaments in the United States. In its premiere collection, Orange HOWELL by Paula Zanger plays homage to the legacy of this traditional icon with an enchanting collection of holiday ornaments infused with the spirit of American design. Timeless yet always relevant.

Zanger, who is known for the stunning products she created for companies such as
Sasaki; Rosenthal USA; Royal Velvet; Wedgwood: Vera Wang; ABC Carpet & Home; Sofa Soma; and Barneys NY, has designed china, sterling silver and silver-plated gifts and textiles for the luxury market for over 15 years. Her new collection reflects insights garnered from a mentorship with an AGTA fine colored gem dealer and her experience as the creative director for an established New England silversmith. “This collection is designed as a tribute to the American spirit of innovation and design. Zanger drew from the shapes and styles favored by New England silversmiths, updating them with luminous colory crystals that refract and reflect light adding movement to each piece. Says Zanger, “think Paul Revere meets Silicon Valley accentuating American Innovation for the new Democracy…in a new economy, timeless yet relevant.”

Like natural snowflakes, Each snowflake in the Orange HOWELL collection is unique. Choose Charming Snowflakes, beveled modernist snowflakes with silhouettes of iconic crystal charms including hearts, stars and crosses dangling at the center (MSRP: $45). The Starbust which channels the geometric  Art deco-style of The Chrysler and Empire State buldings, accented by the evening stars at twilight. Brilliant against the lights of a tree, the Starburst comes in combinations of Blue; Red, White; and Lavendar (MSRP: $45). The stylized stars and flowers reference by the Prairie School of Architecture served as the inspiration for the Diamond Snowflake. In shades of Blue Diamond; Red, White and Blue; Red, Lavendar; and Crystal (MSRP: $45).  The Navette, exquisitely set with cut crystal pavé, in Clear or Gold, embodies the icy glamour of a diamond  brooch. So beautifully set, all you need is a ribbon to wear it as a fantastic pendant. MSRP: $75). The Baguette (MSRP: $75) and Pinwheel Snowflakes (MSRP: $45) reflect the intense color of the rainbow shaded baguette-cut crystals that form their shape.

There’s much more to Orange HOWELL than Snowflakes. Additional ornament designs include a crystal accented Holly Berry Tree, Hanukah Bush and Snowman. MSRP: $25. In November, the company will introduce its premiere collection of Sterling and Pewter picture frames - inspired by beloved classic styles tweaked with an Orange HOWELL twist - that can be customized with a logo or an engraved seal. Perfect gifts for graduates, a bride and groom or as attendant gifts for the whole wedding party.

Orange HOWELL will also take special orders to create custom seals and logos for ornaments, a sample with the US Presidential Seal is pictured here, Crystal and ribbon colors can also be customized. For more information about custom orders, please contact Paula Zanger at pzanger@orangehowell.com.

Orange HOWELL ornaments will be available for purchase on line at www.orangehowell.com; at ABC Carpet & Home in New York City; Hall's in Kansas City; and Schiffman's Jewelers in Greensboro, NC.

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A new giftware collection by American designer, Paula Zanger.

Zanger, known for the stunning products she's created for Sasaki; Rosenthal USA; Royal Velvet and Wedgewood, among others. All Orange HOWELL products are made in the USA.