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 18K Gold Diamond Bombe Ring 4.5 Carats VS F-G, 1990s
By Jose Hess
Located in Miami, FL
A sculptural diamond ring by Jose Hess, executed in rich 18 karat yellow gold and set with an impressive field of brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 4.50 carats. The desig...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century 18K Gold & Platinum Diamond Bombe Ring, Circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A bold interpretation of the mid-century bombe ring, this jewel showcases pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds framed by sculptural twisted gold ropework, a signature motif of post-war Fr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Bombe Ring in 18k Yellow and White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage diamond bombe ring set in 18k yellow and white gold. This spectacular piece is composed in a bombe design and is completely pave set to the front with round bril...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Bombé Cluster Dome Cocktail Ring
Located in London, GB
This stunning bombé cluster ring is set with 63 fine quality round brilliant cut diamonds coming to an approximate total weight of 4.50ct, all pavé ...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K White Gold Diamond Signature X Ring 4.5
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K White Gold Diamond Signature X Ring 4.5 Metal: 18K White Gold Size: 4.5 Weight: 5.80 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .16 approx. Hallm...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Paris Bombe Diamond Ring, 18k
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier Paris Bombe Diamond Ring made in 18k Yellow Gold. The diamonds weigh appx. 4 carats. The ring size is US 6.50. The total weight of the rin...
Diamond
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Pavé Diamond Bombé Crossover Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Van Cleef & Arpels ring is set in 18k yellow gold and features a crossover design where two pavé-set diamond bands intersect at the center. The interlocking bands curve and wrap...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Bombé Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic ring my Van Cleef & Arpels is in a bombé style with pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.25 carats total. Mounted in 18 karat yellow gold and e...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Verdura 18K Gold Platinum Amethyst Diamond Bombe Ring, 2.5ct
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
A striking expression of Fulco di Verdura’s sculptural aesthetic, this ring centers a richly saturated sugarloaf cabochon amethyst within a bombe cluster of pavé-set diamonds. The ha...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier French Coral Chrysoprase Ring Diamond Accented 18K Yellow Gold 1990s
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier French Coral Chrysoprase Ring Diamond Accented 18K Yellow Gold 1990s This Cartier ring is made in 18K yellow gold and centers on an oval coral cabochon displaying a soft sal...
Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Domed Bombé Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Worn by Paige DeSorbo to the Condé Nast New Front Dinner in 2025, this bold and sculptural vintage bombé ring is a dazzling example of 1980s glamour. Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris 18K Gold and Diamond "Maillon Panthère" Bombé Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Created in France by Cartier, Paris, this "Maillon Panthère" bombé ring is composed of 18K gold and diamonds. The broad, bombé form is design as three rows of oblong sections flanked...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bombé Cocktail Ring, 3.50 Carats Total App.
Located in Plantation, FL
Bold and luxurious 18k yellow gold bombé cocktail ring featuring a pavé-set diamond top framed by richly colored blue sapphires along the sides. The ring exhibits exceptional finger ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Crossover Contemporary Vintage Ring
By Jose Hess
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Contemporary diamond crossover ring by designer Jose Hess. The ring features 16 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.40 carat total weight and graded G-H color and V...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Jose Hess 18K Gold Diamond Cluster Ring
By Jose Hess
Located in Houston, TX
Jose Hess ring composed of 18K yellow and white gold marked on the inside "108245 Jose Hess 18K Flaircraft". Dome style with 23 round diamonds totaling 4.85 carats; F-I color and VS...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Jose Hess Pave-Set Diamond Gold Ring
By Jose Hess
Located in Miami, FL
This captivating Jose Hess cocktail ring of impressive aesthetic is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. Designed as a stylized dome shaped plaque with some 46 genuine round-faceted dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold