Alishan Halebian
17777 Main Street Suite A Irvine, CA 92614 949-756-1140Alishan Halebian is one of the most original artists creating and pursuing his own vision in jewelry. Being a self-taught goldsmith, his treatment of precious metals is masterly. Using sophisticated techniques, he creates seemingly weightless pieces, capturing metal's beauty in a luxe look with textures set to thrill and inspire.
Alishan's Armenian heritage brings the philosophies of two world cultures, East and West together, which burst into creative expression of style in his distinctive collections. His discerning clientele are attracted to his designs for their notably individual characteristics and emotions, confronting line and form. His contemporary designs, merged with classical art elements bring exquisite style to his jewelry collection, which sell at the finest retail jewelry stores in America and Canada.
Alishan makes his jewelry for a sophisticated wearer; strong, accomplished, with graceful beauty and elegance, a person with confidence, style and taste.
Awards
2008 - InDesign - Fan Club, Gurhan picks Alishan as his favorite designer
2007 - MJSA/Journal, Cover Page, Interview with Alishan "Drop of Innocence"
2005 - AJM Magazine, Behind the Design "Weaving a Story" by John Shanahan Interview with Alishan Halebian
2005 - "Survival Tactics for New Designers" - GIA Panel Discussion Speaker
2005 - GIA - Career Fair "Design"- Counselor
2004 - "Something Old - Something New" JQ Magazine Article
2004 - "Favorite dining Experience" by a Jewelry Designer-Jewelry Connoisseur Magazine
2004 - (AGTA) Spectrum Award, Platinum Honors, Evening Wear Category "Calypso" Brooch/Pendant
2004 - "DIVA" awards, GIA, Carlsbad, CA - Juror
2003 - "Designer of the Year" by Contemporary Design Group (CDG) High Achievement Award
2003 - "Starting Your Own Business" GIA Panel Discussion Speaker
2003 - GIA Career Fair, "Design" - Counselor
2003 - "DIVA" awards, GIA, Carlsbad, CA - Juror
2002 - "Platinum: The Mysterious Metal" article by Alishan Halebian in Platinum, Manufacturing Process, Volume X Publication
2002 - Fashion Institute of Technology, Featured Designer in Platinum Day Symposium
2002 - "DIVA" awards, GIA, Carlsbad, CA - Juror
2002 - GIA Career Fair, "Design" - Counselor
2001 - Armenian Jewelry Association (AJA) - "Best Designer Award"
1999 - American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) Spectrum Award, Honorable Mention "Black Widow Spider" Brooch
1999 - Member International Jewelry Design Guild (IJDG)
1999 - AGTA - Spectrum Award Judge, Dallas, TX
1999 - American Pearl Company (APC) - An American Pearl Company Vision Award, Excellent Marks in the category of Beauty "Volare"
1999 - American Pearl Company (APC) - An American Pearl Company Vision Award of Excellence in Discovery Division "Dragonfly" brooch
1998 - Member American Jewelry Design Council (AJDC)
1998 - American Pearl Company (APC) - An American Pearl Company Vision Award of Excellence, 3rd Place "Madame Butterfly" brooch
1998 - Platinum Passion Award, (PGI) Statement Makers Honorable Mention
1997 - American Pearl Company (APC) - Vision Award Grand Prize Winner "Lizard" Brooch
1997 - American Pearl Company (APC) - Vision Inspiration Category award of Excellence "Spotted Eagle Ray" Brooch
1994 - International Pearl Contest Japan - Honorable Mention Award "Kiss" Ring in Thematic Design
1994 - AGTA Spectrum Award, 3rd place Free Style Category
1994 - "The Art of Design" GIA, Santa Monica, CA Platinum Panel Speaker
1994 - dba: ALISHAN - New Studio in Irvine, CA
1994 - Member MJSA
1993 - International Pearl Contest Japan - 4th place Free Style Category "The Magic Bottle"
1991 - Member Contemporary Design Group (CDG)
1990 - Best Booth Design Award Pacific Jewelry Show (PJS)
1990 - dba: ALISHAN - Alishan Halebian and his wife Lydia Tutunjian Established as wholesale designer manufacturer of jewelry in Precious metals and Gemstones in Laguna Beach, CA
