Jose Hess concentrated on mentoring emerging designers by teaching jewelry design at the Fashion Institute of Technology. He worked as a consultant to jewelry companies in the United States and abroad — in order to help them improve their design and manufacturing methods — and designed a collection of jewelry that was featured on TV and online, with Jose having done the presentations live on air.
An industry leader, Hess was the first American president of CIBJO, an international trade association whose mission is to establish uniform standards for the jewelry space worldwide. He was a former president of the 24 Karat Club of New York City, the Manufacturing Jewelers and Silversmiths of America, and the Plumb Club.
Mentor and educator Hess taught model-making at the Fashion Institute of Technology and often addressed student groups on goldsmithing and jewelry design. A winner of numerous jewelry design award competitions, including the prestigious De Beers Diamonds International award, Hess was frequently recognized for his talent. His jewelry has been prominently featured in W, InStyle, Mirabella, Town & Country, Vogue, and a variety of other magazines.
Hess’s work is often seen on the glamorous Hollywood circuit, with celebrities such as Demi Moore, Cindy Crawford, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Candy Spelling wearing pieces from his collection. Hess won the 1963 DeBeers Diamonds International (1958–1964); Certificate of Commendation – Diamonds International Awards (1978); Certificate of Distinction, Art Direction magazine (1978); and more.
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Jose Hess Diamond and Gold Earrings
By Jose Hess
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Jose Hess, each earring has 29 diamonds. They have posts and clips. • Metal: 18 karat yellow gold • Circa: 1980s • Gemstones: Diamonds • Diamond: 58=1 carat • Length: 7/8 inch ...
Diamond, Gold
$588 / item
H 0.48 in W 0.28 in
18k Gold Diamond Earrings Diamond Gold Leaf Earrings Minimalist Earrings
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Pear Halo Earrings in 18k Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold These Dainty Stud Earrings are made of 18k solid gold featuring shiny ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Diamonds 0.70 carat approx. These stunning earrings feature vibrant candy blue topaz and moon quartz set in 18kyg and framed with delicate 0.70 carat diamonds, exud...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.70 carat approx. 18kyg butterfly backs Crafted from 18-karat yellow gold and boasting approximately 0.70 carats of diamonds, these earring...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold and Diamonds Flower Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.45 carat approx. 18kyg butterfly backs Exquisitely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, these earrings boast 0.45 carats of sparkling diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emeralds and Diamonds 14k Gold Earrings Studs
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emeralds 14k gold earrings studs. Hidden halo 14k gold emerald earrings. Metal type: Gold Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.2 gr Central gemstones: ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18kyg Diamonds 1.10 cts approx Limited Edition Add a special something to your look with these elegant Candy Blue Topaz and Moon Quartz earrings. Crafted from 18 karat ye...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
By Jose Hess
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These elegant Jose Hess stud earrings feature a sophisticated 18k yellow gold ribbon design that gracefully sweeps around a pavé-set cluster of shimmering round-cut diamonds. There ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Puffy Gold and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Puffy 14k Gold and Diamond Earrings with pierced fittings from the 1980's. Large in scale but light in weight as they have a hollow construction. A diagonal line of diamonds decorate...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond and 9 Carat White Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A pretty pair of shimmering diamond stud earrings. Each earring hosts a brilliant white diamond measuring 50pts each. Modelled in 9 carat white gold. The earrings have screw back but...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Vintage JOSE HESS Scalloped Wide Diamond Huggie Earrings Omega Backs 2.40ct G Vs
By Jose Hess
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A fabulous pair of diamond huggies done by none other than Jose Hess. Anyone familiar with that name knows that no expense was spared in the crafting of his piece. And now that he is...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Brushed Gold and Diamond Cherub Earrings
Located in Princeton, NJ
Brushed 18 karat yellow gold and diamond earrings, each earring depicting a cherub with wings holding a pet, the earrings each bordered by roped gold motifs with a single round brill...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Gold Earrings with Diamonds and Sapphire
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
This pair of earrings showcases a beautiful combination of diamonds and sapphires. The earrings feature 20 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.20 carat, with a color range of F-G and a...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Jose Hess Diamond Earrings Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Quatrefoil Design Jewelry
By Jose Hess
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant pair of Jose Hess diamond quatrefoil earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold. 18 estimated 0.02 carat round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.36 carats (estimated at ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess Round Diamond Pave Gold Heart Pierced Earrings
By Jose Hess
Located in Stamford, CT
Jose Hess 18k yellow gold diamond pave heart earrings for pierced ears. 66 round diamonds approx. total weight 1.20cts, F, VS 18k Yellow Gold Stamped Jose Hess 18k 2015517A 4.0...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold