Hubert Harmon
Hubert Harmon was an American jewelry designer who worked from the 1940s to the 1960s. He was known for his modernist designs that incorporated abstract and geometric forms. Harmon's pieces often featured bold, colorful gemstones and were made with high-quality materials such as gold and platinum.
Harmon began his career as a sculptor and painter, studying at the Art Students League in New York City. He later turned his attention to jewelry design and worked for several well-known jewelry firms, including Black, Starr & Frost and Tiffany & Co.
In 1952, Harmon launched his own eponymous jewelry line, which quickly gained popularity among the fashion elite. His designs were featured in high-end department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, and were worn by Hollywood stars such as Elizabeth Taylor and Marlene Dietrich.
Harmon's designs were characterized by their clean lines and innovative use of materials. He often incorporated unusual stones such as tourmaline, peridot, and kunzite into his pieces, and used unusual settings to showcase their unique beauty.
Harmon began his career as a sculptor and painter, studying at the Art Students League in New York City. He later turned his attention to jewelry design and worked for several well-known jewelry firms, including Black, Starr & Frost and Tiffany & Co.
In 1952, Harmon launched his own eponymous jewelry line, which quickly gained popularity among the fashion elite. His designs were featured in high-end department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, and were worn by Hollywood stars such as Elizabeth Taylor and Marlene Dietrich.
Harmon's designs were characterized by their clean lines and innovative use of materials. He often incorporated unusual stones such as tourmaline, peridot, and kunzite into his pieces, and used unusual settings to showcase their unique beauty.