Designer Fashion Jewelry
Rapz was founded in 1999 by designer Amireh Parstabar with the goal of redefining the look of handcrafted jewelry. Inspired by her passion for creatively combining colors and textures, a unique style was born. By blending pearls and semiprecious stones in these multi-wrapped necklaces and bracelets (hence the name Rapz), Amireh's original designs instantly attracted the interest of friends and strangers alike. Since its launch, Rapz has been featured in many fashion magazines including: Glamour, Mademoiselle, Vogue, and InStyle. Rapz necklaces and earrings have also accented the style of many celebrities including: Lisa Marie Presley, Reese Witherspoon and Julia Stiles.
Rapz Dark Grey Lacquered Chain Bracelet
Dark grey lacquered chain bracelet is fantastic. Lacquered dark grey chains create a marvelous look. Twenty-five chains in all lie next to one another on your wrist. The lacquer gives the delicate chains an even softer look. This bracelet measures 7 1/2 inches long and fastens with a toggle clasp.
$85
Rapz Beige and Blue Lacquered Chain Earrings
Beige and blue lacquered chain earrings are excellent additions to your fashion jewelry collection. Multiple strands of lacquered chain cascade from your ears to form these beautiful pieces. The top of the earrings feature a pretty light blue color with beige finishing off the end of each piece. In total, these earrings hang 4 1/4 inches long from your ears. Lever backs for pierced ears.
$73
Rapz Large Link Lacquered Chain Bracelet
Large link lacquered chain bracelet is an excellent addition for your fashion jewelry collection. Twelve chains are covered with colored lacquer and attached together to create this magnificent piece. Beige, light grey, dark grey, and yellow lacquered chains alternate on your wrist for a trendy stacked look with one piece of jewelry. This bracelet measures 7 1/2 inches long and fastens with a toggle clasp.
$85
Born in Abadan, Iran, Amireh Parstabar came to the United States with her family in 1982. She became interested in jewelry design while studying fashion at Otis Parsons Art Institute in Los Angeles, CA. After graduating, she designed contemporary sportswear for a few different clothing lines for six years. All the while, she was always compelled to pursue her original passion of jewelry design. Rapz started in 1999 when she decided to make the jump that all designers dream of and start a line of her own. Rapz is currently available at: Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Henri Bendel, Fred Segal, Nordstrom, Anthropology, Bloomingdale's and many upscale specialty boutiques.
