CD-Jewelry.com - About California Designs

Tony Maccabi is a second-generation jeweler known for designing his eclectic collection of fresh, innovative jewelry with a classic touch. Tony’s history in the jewelry industry is impressive; a lifelong study of design, and over thirty years of experience in gemology, diamond buying, and intimately collaborating with the finest skilled artisans provide Tony the insight to create inspirational jewelry.

Tony is committed to making great jewelry. From finding nature’s most breathtaking gems to using state-of-the-art jewelry techniques, Tony is motivated by beauty. We use breakthrough technology to bring imaginative beauty to ancient gemstones: some gemstones are frosted to bring out a fresh texture as other gemstones are layered, adding a brilliant glow. Our company travels from Asia to Africa to South America seeking the world’s most dramatic gemstones to enchant, mesmerize and capture your senses.

Each piece in our collection begins with an original rendering by one of our skilled designers. Once Tony unites a design with a gemstone, talented modelmakers translate the rendering into a three-dimensional model, skillfully hand carving it in wax. From these models the components are made in precious 14 and 18-karat gold, and then shaped by hand to precisely fit each individual gemstone. After highly skilled stone setters secure the gem, the masterpiece is polished to perfection.

Tony then personally approves the completed work for artistic integrity and aesthetic beauty. No other designer spends so much time and effort on each piece.

Located in the heart of the jewelry district in Los Angeles, California, we are committed to producing beautiful fine jewelry with meticulous craftsmanship.