Philip Press
Philip Press is an American jewelry designer, known for his platinum jewelry designs and expertise. Press creates Art Deco vintage-style platinum pieces, as well as modern designs and classic traditional collections, using diamonds and gemstones. Early life and education. Press was born in New York in 1965. At age 15, he apprenticed to a European master craftsman and platinumsmith. Press learned Art Deco techniques, which included using dental floss to polish intricate details. He relocated to Los Angeles in 1990 to open his own jewelry design and manufacturing business. Career. In 1991 Press founded Philip Press, Inc.  on Beverly Boulevard in West Hollywood, California, and later moved his studio and workshop to the Sunset Strip in 1999. The jeweler and his designs have been featured on the Red carpet at the Academy Awards and in fashion and bridal media. In 2011 Press became a diamond and jewelry expert for Fine Living Network and began serving as the jewelry expert for the news program America Now, which is broadcast across the United States on stations owned by Raycom Media. In 1998 he featured one of the world’s largest selections of platinum rings. His work is worn by  Nicolette Sheridan, Tori Spelling, Jennifer Hewitt, Kym Johnson, Demi Lovato and Mariah Carey. Philanthropy. Press has aided the Foundations of the Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles Fire Department. Press began serving on the board of the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation in 2011.