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 Sweeping Diamond Drop 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Statement Necklace
By Jose Hess
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This striking Jose Hess necklace is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and features a sculptural curved collar design accented with channel-set diamonds along the sides. The front showc...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold 13.70 Cttw Collar Necklace by Award Winning Designer Jose Hess
By Jose Hess
Located in Troy, MI
"Elegance Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated.” Jose Hess’ professional accomplishments include numerous prestigious awards from the likes of DeBeers Diamonds International, American Gem ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
Jose Hess 12ct Diamond Drop 18k Yellow Gold Collar Statement Necklace
By Jose Hess
Located in Chicago, IL
This spectacular Jose Hess diamond collar necklace is a masterful example of sculptural elegance and refined luxury. Crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold, the design features sweepin...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Y Necklace #16969
By Jose Hess
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This spectacular drop necklace features 44 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold. Approximate total diamond weight: 1.25 ct. Diamond color: G D...
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Jose Hess Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Jose Hess
Located in Boston, MA
This exquisite necklace by acclaimed jeweler Jose Hess is a true showstopper. The centerpiece is a breathtaking 1.58 carat natural Burmese ruby, renowned for its highly coveted "pige...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Jose Hess 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Collar Necklace
By Jose Hess
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A signature creation by renowned designer Jose Hess, this striking collar necklace is crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold. The triple-row collar design is adorned with 63 round bril...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$30,400Sale Price|20% Off
Jose Hess Diamond 5 Carat Gold Necklace and Earrings Set
By Jose Hess
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and substantial jewelry set by Jose Hess, composed of a matching necklace and earrings, finely crafted in a combination of 14K yellow gold and 14K white gold. The design refl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess 'Garden Lights' Round Diamond Station Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Jose Hess
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This gorgeous diamond station necklace is the perfect blend of simplicity and elegance. Featuring a delicate snake chain and a dangling diamond motif, this lovely necklace goes with...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess the Squiggle Collection 950 Platinum 0.15ct Round Diamond Necklace
By Jose Hess
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Jose Hess Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 950 Platinum Length: 16.00 inches Weight: 9.01 grams Ladies JOSE HESS 950 platinum diamond lariat necklace. Engraved with "Pt 950". ...
Diamond, Platinum
Jose Hess Diamond Squiggle Drop Necklace with Hearts in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Jose Hess
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This lovely, delicate diamond drop necklace is the perfect blend of simplicity and elegance. Featuring a narrow snake chain and a sparkling diamond squiggle motif, this beautiful pi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess 18K White Gold Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace
By Jose Hess
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Jose Hess Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K White Gold Length: 18.00 Inches Diameter: 19.50 mm Weight: 4.46 grams One lady's rhodium plated 18K white gold, diamond necklace...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Coral Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This elegant 14-karat yellow gold necklace embodies a perfect balance between artisanal tradition and contemporary charm. The piece is adorned with brilliant-cut diamonds, adding lig...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2.36 Carat Diamond Collar Necklace 18K Yellow Gold, Adjustable Length
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Simple, clean and timeless. This 18K yellow gold collar necklace is set with round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing a total of 2.36 cara...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$43,759Sale Price|20% Off
L 13.5 in
13.70 Carat Zambian Emerald Cuff Choker Necklace 19 Ct Diamond 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Spectrum Jewels is proudly rated as a Top Seller on 1stdibs with 5 star customer reviews. All item...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$5,982
H 1.57 in W 0.8 in Dm 0.8 in L 18 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Drop Pendant Necklace
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold drop pendant Necklace is microscopically decorated with Byzantine-style bead and wire granulation workmanship and finished with a unique...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diam...
Vintage Cartier Amber Cabochon Collar Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier Vintage Signed Jewelry Style: Tubugas Yellow Gold Collar Necklace with Amber Cabochon Serial Number: 745623 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 14...
Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess 'Garden Lights' Round Diamond Station Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Jose Hess
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This gorgeous diamond station necklace is the perfect blend of simplicity and elegance. Featuring a delicate snake chain and a dangling diamond motif, this lovely necklace goes with...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Collar 9.00cttw Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Prepare to be enchanted by the mesmerizing beauty of this David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Collar Necklace. This extraordinary piece exemplifies the unparal...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$5,480Sale Price|20% Off
L 18 in
Certified Burmese Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire & Diamond 18K White Gold Necklace
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Step into a world of timeless elegance with this stunning Burmese Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Necklace, masterfully crafted in luxurious 18K white gold. This captivatin...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage gold tone massive collar designer necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 62 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESI...
$7,659Sale Price|20% Off
Incredible Black Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Statement Serpent Drop Necklace
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
The Victorian era brought snake jewellery into the limelight after Prince Albert proposed to Queen Victoria with a ring in the image of a snake featuring an emerald-set head. The Que...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Multi Gem And Diamond Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The estate David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Cut Sapphire, Ruby, and Emerald Necklace is an extraordinary piece that encapsulates the designer's flair for merging timele...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Collar 9.00cttw Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Collar Necklace is a true statement of luxury and sophistication. Designed with sleek black enamel detailing, the ne...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Jose Hess 2000's Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lovesaver Heart Pendant Necklace
By Jose Hess
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of 1.0 mm cable link chain featuring a round lifesaver donut pendant Puffed and suspending from heart shaped surmount Centering a prong set round brilliant cut diamond Weig...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess Gold Diamond Squiggle Pendant Necklace
By Jose Hess
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Squiggle design pendant, by designer Jose Hess, in 14 karat yellow gold accented by natural round brilliant-cut diamonds and suspended on a neck chain. The pendant measures 3.5" in ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess 'Garden Lights' Natural Diamond Station Necklace 18K White Gold
By Jose Hess
Located in Baltimore, MD
Jose Hess 'Garden Lights' Natural Diamond Station Necklace 18K White Gold Metal: 18k white gold Weight: 6.68 grams Diamonds: 1.09 CTW natural round diamonds G VS. Center Diamond is ...
Diamond, White Gold
Jose Hess Floret 6.50ctw Diamond Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
By Jose Hess
Located in Dallas, TX
Jose Hess Floret Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold. The necklace features 6.50ctw of brilliant round diamonds, F in color, VS in clarity. The necklace is 16 inches in length, 3/8 i...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess 3 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Loop Ribbon Necklace 18 Karat In Stock
By Jose Hess
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Jose Hess 18k Yellow Gold 3ct Round Brilliant Diamond Loop Ribbon Necklace Product: Jose Hess Diamond Ribbon Necklace Material: 18k Yellow Gol...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess Diamond Open Ball Pendant 36" Long 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Jose Hess
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous diamond pendant necklace by esteemed jewelry designer, Jose Hess. The Jose Hess brand is focused on creating sophisticated simplicity with delicate, feminine pieces can be p...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess 'Garden Lights' Round Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5 Station Necklace
By Jose Hess
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous diamond station necklace by esteemed jewelry designer, Jose Hess. The Jose Hess brand is focused on creating sophisticated simplicity with delicate, feminine pieces can be paired with red carpet...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace in 18K Gold
By Jose Hess
Located in Towson, MD
One 18-karat white gold open circle pendant designed by Jose Hess /Birks, set with seventy-two (72) round brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 1.50-carat total weight with matching ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jose Hess Diamond Ball Pendant Necklace
By Jose Hess
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Jose Hess pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Featuring an abstract geometric pattern of intersecting lines set with round brilliant diamonds of an estimated .85 cara...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bib Collar Heavy Necklace
By Jose Hess
Located in New York, NY
Fluted, arched link gold collar necklace, with prong-set, circular-cut diamonds set to the front, the diamonds weighing approximately 25 total carats, mounted in 18k yellow gold, sig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful Gold and Diamond Necklace by Jose Hess
By Jose Hess
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful Gold & Diamond Necklace by Jose Hess, 14kt yellow gold and diamond abstract design necklace The crossover mounting set with approximately 37 round cut diamonds weighing app...
Jose Hess Diamond Gold Ball Pendant
By Jose Hess
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Presenting a Jose Hess pendant featuring 3.50 carats of different sized round cut diamonds set in 18K yellow gold. This piece is as fun as it is elegant. Chain Length: 21.50 inches...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold