 Aya Azrielant and Effie Arazi |  Aya Azrielant and artist Ben Levy |  Aya Azrielant and artist George Chemeche |  Aya Azrielant with Israeli Consul General Alon Pinkas (left) and singer Ron Eliron | AYA AZRIELANT Friends And Fans Celebrate Aya Azrielant On Fifth Avenue Story and Photos: Tim Boxer FTER making a distinguished name for herself with her signature starfish pin and earrings, Aya Azrielant has opened new offices and showroom at Aya International, 576 Fifth Avenue, at the entrance to New York’s fabled Diamond District. Her collections of beaded textures, inspired by the sea and nature in her native Israel, proved an instant hit at Bloomingdale’s throughout the country, making her one of the most visible and highly regarded personalities in the jewelry industry. Hundreds of friends came to the opening of Aya’s new location, marveling at the new 18k gold collection on view. Among the well-wishers were Israeli Consul General Alon Pinkas, singers Ron Eliron and Zmira Chen, artists Ben Levy and George Chemeche, Ydiot Achronot N.A. president Jacob Betinger. “My dream,” Aya said, “is to create a designer product line especially for today’s woman—the contemporary career woman who always wants to look her best.” You can be sure you’ll look your best with Aya creations, even on vacation. Her jewelry can be found on board some of the most glamorous luxury cruise liners, including the Radisson and Silver Seas. |