Vahan
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VAHAN is an American fine jewelry brand founded in 1968 by Sacha Der Calousdian, a classically trained French designer. VAHAN was founded in 1968 by classically trained French Designer Sacha Der Calousdian, growing from a modest, one man, Manhattan based studio into a leading American made, family run jewelry brand. The company built its reputation on the fusion of sterling silver and 14k gold, a combination that became its signature look across bracelets, earrings, rings, and pendants.
Known for blending 14k gold and sterling silver with diamonds and semi-precious stones, VAHAN's creations reflect timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship, with signature details like the trademark gold crown petals and Moiré Beading texture making VAHAN synonymous with sophistication and luxury. The brand is especially recognized for bracelets engineered for comfort, with bracelets made flat along the inside to ensure absolute comfort without sacrificing style, a patented hidden clasp, and an oval shape rather than circular to prevent rolling, keeping the most eye-catching part of the bracelet facing up. Every piece is produced domestically, with all VAHAN pieces designed and handcrafted by artisans in a New York studio.
Leadership of the company has since passed to a new generation, with Sacha and Natalie's son Greg Der Calousdian joining the family business in 2009 and becoming chief designer and VP of Design, making him the fourth generation of jewelry designers in the Calousdian family. The brand's polished, wearable aesthetic and hallmark gold-and-silver construction have made it popular with a wide following, and its jewelry has been worn by celebrities including Cindy Crawford, Carmen Electra, Jennifer Lopez, Sofia Vergara, Paris Hilton, and Bette Midler. This blend of recognizable design language, quality materials, and decades-long reputation for craftsmanship makes VAHAN pieces desirable to collectors of American designer jewelry.
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