Reed, Todd: 1968, USA

The Artist:

Tod Reed was born in the United States. He is a self-taught goldsmith and metalsmith. Todd Reed Inc. had its official start in 1992, and Reed's jewelry is hand fabricated in his Colorado studio. Mr. Reed uses raw diamond cubes and other natural diamond shapes. The stones are uncut, and unpolished. They are the actual raw diamond, a natural geometry. Reed in personally involved in every process in the studio, in the creation of each piece of jewelry. Mr. Reed's is recognized for his daring designs and bold use of materials. His jewelry work has won many international awards, and is frequently included in books, trade publications, and consumer magazines. His work can be seen at the finest shows and exhibitions in galleries and museums around the world.

Exhibitions:

BMAC 2011, Philadelphia, PA. 02/2011; AGTA Gem Show 2011 Tucson, AZ 01/2011; Centurion Jewelry Show 2011Tucson, AZ 01/ 2011; Von Bargen's Trunk Show, Von Bargen's Jewelry,Burlington, VT 12/ 2010; IGorman Winter Trunk Show, I Gorman, Washington, DC 12/ 2010; Smith Klein Trunk Show Smith Klein Gallery. Boulder, CO 10/2010; Oster Jeweler's Trunk Show Oster Jeweler's Denver, CO 80206, 10/2010; Ylang | 23 Trunk Show. Ylang | 23Dallas, TX, November 2010 Philadelphia Museum of Art Show Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA, 11/ 2010; Earthworks Trunk Show Earthworks, St. Los Altos CA 11/2010; Reinhold Trunk Show, Reinhold Jewelers San Juan, Puerto Rico, 10/2010; Don Muller Trunk Show, Don Muller Gallery, Northampton MA 10/2010; I Gorman Trunk Show, Washington, DC, 03/2010; DeNovo Trunk Show, DeNovo Gallery, Palo Alto, CA 09/2010; The Vault Trunk Show,The Vault Gallery, Santa Cruz, CA, 08/2010; American Craft Exposition ACE Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, Northwestern Univ. Evanston, IL, 08/2010-08; American Craft Council Show (ACC) San Francisco Fort Mason Center San Francisco, CA, 08/2010; JA New York Summer Show, Javits Convention Center - Couture Pavilion, New York, NY, 07/2010; Couture Wynn Las Vegas, 06/2010; SMART Jewelry Show, Navy Pier 03/2010; ACC Baltimore, MD, 02/2010; BMAC Philadelphia, PA 02/2010; AGTA Gem Show Tucson, AZ, 02/2010; Centurion Tucson, AZ,02/2010; Don Muller Bridal Jewelry Show, Don Muller Gallery, Northampton MA, 04/2010; American Craft Council Show (ACC), Baltimore, MD, 02/2010; Buyers Market of American Craft Philadelphia, PA, 02/2010; AGTA Gem Fair, Tucson, AZ, 02/2010; Centurion Jewelry Show, Tucson, AZ, 02/2010; Smith-Klein Gallery Trunk Show, Smith Klein Gallery, Boulder CO, 12/2009; Takashimaya - Trunk Show, Taakashimaya - New York, New York, NY 11/2009; My Jewelry Guru Trunk Show, Jody Domingue Studios Los Angeles, CA, 10/2009; P.S. Gallery Trunk Show, P.S. Gallery, Columbia MO, 10/2009; The Grand Hand Gallery - Trunk Show St. Paul, MN, 10/2009; Lustre Trunk Show, Lustre Gallery, Telluride, CO, 07/2009; Beaver Creek Trunk Show, J. Scott Jewelers at Market Square, Beaver Creek, CO,07/2009; Gorman Jewelers - Trunk Show Washington, DC, 12/2009; Bernie Robbins Fine Jewelry - Trunk Show, Somers Point, NJ, 08/2009; Cindy Griem FIne Jewels - Trunk Show, Aspen, CO, 08/2009; Washington Craft Show, Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, 11/2009; Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia, PA, 11/ 2009; American Craft Exposition, Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, Northwestern Univ. Evanston, IL, 08/2009; JA Couture Javits Convention Center - Couture Pavillion, New York, NY, 07/2009; Couture International Wynn Las Vegas Resort, Las Vegas, NV, 06/2009; Smithsonian Craft Show, National Building Museum Washington, DC, 04/2009; American Craft Council Show (ACC), Baltimore, MD, 03/2009; Buyers Market of American Craft (BMAC), Philadelphia, PA, 02/13/2009; AGTA Gem Fair Tucson, Tucson, AZ Designer Pavilion, 02/2009; Washington Craft Show Washington Convention Washington, DC, 11/2008; American Craft Exposition Henry Crown Sports Pavillion, Evanston, IL, 08/2008; Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft Convention Center, 08/2008; JA Couture Couture Pavilion, New York, NY 07/2008; Couture International Wynn Las Vegas Resort, Las Vegas, NV 06/2008; Smithsonian Craft Show National Gallery, Washington D.C. 04/2008; Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA 02/2008; American Craft Council Show (ACC) Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, MD 02/2008; AGTA GemFair Convention Center, Tucson, AZ 02/2008; Couture Jewelry Award and Sale, Pratt Mansion, New York City, NY 12/2007; Washington Craft Show, Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC 12/2007; St. Louis Art Fair Central Business District of Clayton,St. Louis, MO 09-09-2007; Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA 11-11-2007; American Craft Show, Fort Mason Center San Francisco, CA 08/2007; Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia, PA 08/2007; American Craft Exposition Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, Northwestern Univ., Evanston, IL,08/2007; Couture International Wynn Las Vegas Resort, Las Vegas, NV, 06/2007; AGTA GemFair Tucson Convention Center Tucson, AZ 02/2007; Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft Convention Center Philadelphia, PA, 02/2007; American Craft Council-Baltimore Convention Center,Baltimore, MD, 02/2007; CraftBoston Seaport World Trade Center, Boston MA 04/2007; Washington Craft Show The Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C. 11/2006; American Craft Exposition Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 08/2006; The JCK Show-Design Center Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV 06/2006; Smithsonian Craft Show National Building Museum Washington, D.C. 04/2006; American Craft Council-Baltimore Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD, 2/2006; Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA, 02/2006; Philadelphia Rosen Show Convention Center Philadelphia, PA, 01/2005; American Craft Council-Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD, 01/2005; Philadelphia Museum of Art Convention Center Philadelphia, PA 11/2005; American Craft Council-St. Paul Convention Center St. Paul, MN 01/2005; The JCK Show Design Center Sands Expo Las Vegas, NV 01/2005; American Craft Exposition The Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, Evanston, IL 08/2005; American Craft Council Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA 08/2005; 34th Annual Carbondale Mountain Fair Sopris Park, Carbondale, CO, 07/2005; Cherry Creek Arts Festival Cherry Creek North, Denver, CO, 01/2004; Philadelphia Museum of Art Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA, 01/2004; Washington Craft Show Convention Center, Washington, D.C.01/2004; SOFA Navy Pier, Chicago, IL 01/2000; GJX: Gem and Jewelry Exchange Main Tent, Tucson, AZ, 01/2000; Crafts Park Armory, New York, NY, ½000; Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI, 01/2000; Plaza Art Fair Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, 01/2000; Philadelphia Museum of Art Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA, 01/2000; American Craft Council Holiday Show Convention Center, Charlotte, NC; GJX Tucson Main Tent, Tucson, AZ; Washington Craft Show Convention Center, Washington, D.C.; American Craft Council-Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD; American Craft Council, Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, MD; American Craft Council-Atlanta Congress Center Atlanta, GA; American Craft Council-San Francisco Fort Mason Center San Francisco, CA; Philadelphia Museum of Art Convention Center Philadelphia, PA; Washington Craft Show Convention Center, Washington, D.C;. American Craft Council-Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, MD; The JCK Show Design Center, Sands Expo Las Vegas, NV; American Craft Council-San Francisco Convention Center San Francisco, CA;Philadelphia Museum of Art Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA; Washington Craft Show Convention Center, Washington, D.C;. The JCK Show Design Center Convention Center Las Vegas, NV; Smithsonian Craft Show National Building Museum, Washington, D.C.; American Craft Council-Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, MD; Philadelphia Rosen Show Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA. 1997-1999.

Publications:

Veranda,Deborah Sanders; The Art Of Design: Award Winning Designers, 03-16-2010; MJSA Journal, Deborah Yonick, With These Rings, 03-08-2010; WWD Sophia Chabbott, Jewelers Get Creative to Spur Sales at JA, 08-03-2009; JQ, Caroline Rath, Diamonds in the Rough, 08-07-2009; Town and Country Todd Reed, 05-01-2009; MJSA Journal Shannon Counoyer, Together Forever, 06-01-2009; Colored Stone Karla A. Rosenbusch, Rough and Refined, 07-01-2009; Colored Stone Deborah Yonick, Roughing It; 05-01-2009; Rapaport Amber Michelle, Raw Power, 03-16-2009; Veranda Anita Calero, Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Rich Michels, Personal Luxury: Jumbo Jewels 03-01-2009; Modern Jeweler Jeff Prine, Fashion Forward: Gone Green, 01-01-2009; More Magazine More Style: Rough Cut, 02-01-2009; In Store Designers on the Year Past 12-31-2008; Vail Daily Caramie Schnell, J. Cotter Hosts Bracelet Show ,12-31-2008; Conde Nast Traveler Jens Mortensen, 12-31-2008; Elite Traveler Tanya Dukes Earthy Delights, 12-01-2008; InDesign Beth Bernstein, Fan Club: Designers Pick Their Favorite Designers 12-01-2008; JCK Style Photography by Jack Deutsch, A Classic Tribute, 12-01-2008; the knot, Heather Levine, Rock Stars, 11-01-2008; Couture International Jeweler Vegas, Baby!, 11-01-2008; In New York Sarah Bruning A Buyer's Guide to Spending Time in the City, 8/1/2008; Forbes Life Stephanie Cooperman The Eye: Next Generation-Todd Reed Jewelry, 10-27-2008; USA Today Donna Freydkin & Alison Maxwell Fashion Forward: Top Designers for Ruff & Cut, 10-15-2008; Inside Weddings Rebecca Verma Jewelry Box 11-01-2008; Modern Bride Betsy Goldberg (how to) guide: Get The Ring You Want 10-30-2008; Town & Country Weddings Claudia Mata Trends & Traditions: Rough It Up 10-01-2008; World One Carol Besler News & Trends: Rough Finish 10-01-2008; Promenade Ruth J. Katz Be Jeweled This Season 10-01-2008; Art Jewelry Today 2 Jeffrey B. Snyder 10-01-2008; Jewelers News Asia Fion Chui US Jewelers Market Tipped for Growth in 2009 08-01-2008; Link: JIC Newsletter Fall & Winter Trends Report 2008; InDesign Cindy Edelstein The Finer Things: Fashion Advice 09-01-2008; InDesign Scott Berg The Finer Things: Sales Pitches 09-01-2008; Gentry Magazine Neck to None 07-01-2008; National Jeweler Catherine Dayrit Gotta-Have-It Gold 08-01-2008;Brides Colorado Lauren Matthews Get to Know: Todd Reed, 10-01-2008; Marie Claire Tina Fey wears Todd Reed 05-01-2008; SNAG Brochure SNAG Brochure Feature 06-01-2008; BMAC Brochure BMAC feature 06-01-2008; MJSA Journal SNAG Promotion, 06-01-2008; InDesign Marc Aronstam The Finer Things 07-01-2008; National Jeweler Michelle Graff A Study in Contrast 07-01-2008; Niche BMAC Promo Sell A Story 06-01-2008; 5280 Georgia Benjou Rolling Stones: Fine Jewelry Goes Rock 'n' Roll 7/1/2008; Lustre Who's Who in Designer Jewelry 7/1/2008; Modern Jeweler Cheryl Kremkow & Patrick Totty Men With Style 06-01-2008; Modern Jeweler Cheryl Kremkow Stud Earrings 06-01-2008; Modern Jeweler Ivan Solotaroff Beyond Brilliance 06-01-2008; Couture Design Award-Natural Color Diamonds Town & Country 06-01-2008; 500 Pendants & Lockets Marthe Le Van 01-01-2008; World One News & Trends 03-01-2008; Bijoux. Illustration et Design Paco Asensio 01-01-2008; Foldforming Charles Lewton-Brain 01-01-2008; Gear Patrol Todd Reed Diamond Cufflinks 04-01-2008; Lustre Lookbook Raw & Refined 06-01-2008; Texas Jeweler Diane Jarrett Hot Stuff! 04-01-2008; City 01-01-2008; Capitol File Magazine All Things Covetable: Laying Down the Raw 04-01-2008; Tucson 2008; Colored Gemstone Diana Jarrett 03-01-2008; Southern Jewelry News Story Behind the Stone: Observations from Tucson 03-01-2008; MORE Magazine Wilhelmina 40+ model search 02-01-2008; Masters Gemstones Alan Revere text and back cover, 01-01-2008; 500 Wedding Rings Marthe Le Van American Jewelry Publishing; American Couture Jewelry: An Exhibition In Print 01-01-2007; Reinhold Jeweler's Holiday Book 12/1/2007; Niche Award Finalist Niche Magazine 01-01-2008; Forbes Magazine Andy Stone Drill Bits Are Forever 12-01-2007; INSTORE Magazine New Arrivals Best Products 12-01-2007; Jewelry Artist/Lapidary Journal Tapered Tube & Bead Brooch 11-01-2007; Neue Galerie New York Gustav Klimt: The Ronald S. Lauder and Serge Sabar 10-01-2007; Lustre Magazine The Pulse 07-01-2007; Wall Street Journal Ying Wu That's Quite a Rock 7/1/2007; Metalsmith Magazine Ellen Lupton Framing: The Art of Jewelry 06-01-2007; In Store Cindy Edelstein In Front: Style Counsel 07-01-2007; Rapaport Perfect Geometry 04-01-2007; In Design Fan Club 06-01-2007; Couture International Jeweler Couture Spotlight: The Fifth Element 06-01-2007; Lustre Magazine Front Cover Gems in Autumn Hues, Pastels in Demand 03-01-2007; Lustre Magazine Bespoken For 03-01-2007; 500 Earrings Marthe Le Van (front cover) 01-01-2007; Jewelry Handbook Renee Newman International Jewelry Publications 01-01-2007; Niche Award, 1st Place, Gold Jewelry Niche Magazine 01-01-2007; Brides Magazine Brides Guys 02-01-2007; GZ Art + Design Cindy Edelstein US Trends: From Light to Dark 11-01-2006; American Craft Magazine Portfolio 04-01-2004; JQ Magazine 09-01-2004; American Art Collector Alcove Books 01-01-2004; Elegant Bride 10-01-2005; Saul Bell Design Award - 2nd place, bead category Rio Grande's Saul Bell Design Award 1/1/2005; Bench Jeweler's Passion Award - 1st Place Rio Grande's Saul Bell Design Award 1/1/2005; CBS 2 Diamonds in The Rough 11-22-2006; 31st Annual Dallas Fashion Awards Vanessa Williams Wears Todd Reed 11-20-2006; Out Magazine Anne Hathaway Wears Todd Reed (cover/feature) 12-01-2006; Brides Magazine Ring Tones 11-01-2006; Ornament Glen Brown Todd Reed: A Rare Accomplishment 08-01-2006; InStore Magazine Hot Categories: Rough and Ready 06-01-2006; Lapidary Journal Terri Haag Kings of (Non) Bling 05-01-2006; Niche Magazine Claire Patterson Oh, the Fashion of Finer Things 04-01-2006; JQ Magazine Deborah Yonick Diamonds Show Their Altar Ego 03-01-2006; Luxury Magazine A La Mode, Diamonds: Expect the Unexpected 10-01-2005; Brynmorgen Press Eitoku Sugimori Japanese Patinas 01-01-2005; 1000 Rings 01-01-2004; 500 Brooches 01-01-2005; 500 Necklaces 01-01-2006; Surface Magazine Avand Guardian Portfolio 11-01-2006; 500 Bracelets 01-01-2005; MJSA/Journal Selling Stories (cover/feature) 06-01-2006; Lustre Magazine Trend Talk: Runway/Brides 03-01-2006; Modern Jeweler Jeff Prine and Tamara Spiegel Roughing It 02-01-2006; American Vision Award, 1st Place, Professional MJSA 01-01-200.

Awards:

Niche Award - 1st Place, Gold Jewelry Niche 01-01-2006; American Vision Award - 1st place, Silver MJSA 01-01-2006; Lustre Magazine Precious Organist 10-01-2005; InStore Magazine New Arrivals, Wow Design 06-01-2005; New York Diamonds A Diamond in the Rough 07-01-2002; AJM Magazine Behind the Design 10-01-2003; AJM Magazine MJSA Bulletin, AVA Awards Profile 05-01-2004; Jewelry Crafts Magazine A Diamond in the Rough 06-01-2004; Niche Award - First Place Gold Jewelry Niche 01-01-2004; AJM Magazine American Vision Story 02-01-2003; Niche Award, First Place Gold Jewelry with Stones Niche 01-01-2003; Metalsmith Magazine Exhibition in Print 06-01-2002; Best Of Competition Lapidary Journal, 2002 Jewelry Arts Awards 06-21-2002; SNAG Award, ACC Baltimore 2001 Honorable Mention 02-01-2001; Spectrum Awards Best of Show AGTA 10-26-2010; Veranda Art of Design Award Veranda 02-03-2009; Couture Design Award-Natural Color Diamonds Town & Country 06-01-2008; Niche Award Finalist Niche Magazine 01-01-2008; Saul Bell Design Award - 2nd place, bead category; Rio Grande's Saul Bell Design Award 01-05-2010; Niche Award, 1st Place, Gold Jewelry Niche Magazine 01-01-2007; American Vision Award, 1st Place, Professional MJSA 01-01-2006; Niche Award - 1st Place, Gold Jewelry Niche 01-01-2006; American Vision Award - 1st place, Silver MJSA 01-01-2006; Niche Award - First Place Gold Jewelry Niche 01-01-2004; Niche Award, First Place Gold Jewelry with Stones Niche 01-01-2003; Best Of Competition Lapidary Journal, 2002 Jewelry Arts Awards 06-21-2002; SNAG Award, ACC Baltimore 2001 Honorable Mention 02-01-2001; Bench Jeweler's Passion Award - 1st Place Bench Jeweler's Passion Award Design Competition 01-05-2001. The Art: Todd Reed is known for bringing artistic appeal to the field of fine jewelry through his innovative use of raw diamonds. Todd has become a mainstay in cutting-edge design. Critics say he finds the most unique diamond specimens in the world and sets hem in award winning signature style. Reed's work is inspired by nature. He says that for his creative spirt "...it is important to he has a focused "...relationship with the earth, people and the natural and social environment as a whole. ... If I stay true to my vision, keep the relationships real, and keep the art exciting then clients will love the work. ... A trend or fashion does not alter my vision or design aesthetic." –

TRDN239 Todd Reed. Necklace: Raw Diamonds and Cut Diamonds. ...Close-Up $35,000.

TRDN335 Todd Reed. Necklace: 18ky gold, naturally colored raw diamond macles (38.89ctw), 2mm raw diamond cubes (25.2ctw). Hand forged and fabricated. One of a Kind...Close-Up $132,000.

TRN667 Todd Reed. Necklace: 18ky gold, diamond octahedrons (29.94 ctw), raw diamonds (12.48 ctw), hand forged and fabricated.16" long. Close-Up $82,000.

TRDB235 Todd Reed. Bracelet: Raw Diamonds and Cut Diamonds....Close-Up $15,000.

TRDB619 Todd Reed. Bracelet: Links. Link bracelet made with 18ky gold, sawn raw diamond octahedrons (19.09ctw), raw diamond cubes (4.62ctw), hand forged and fabricated. 7" long by 5" wide. Close-Up $49,000.

TRB704 Todd Reed. Bracelet: Cuff. 18ky gold, natural colored rose cut diamonds (47.77 ctw), raw diamond cubes (18.3 ctw), hand forged and fabricated .Close-Up $66,000.

TRG600-8 Todd Reed. Bracelet: 18 k arat yellow gold, natural colored rose cut diamonds (7.37 ctw), raw diamond cubes (4.2ctw), linked, hand forged and fabricated. Close-Up $20,680.

IGP7430 Todd Reed. Assorted Rings....Close-Up POR

IGP7418 Todd Reed. Assorted Wedding Bands. Cut and Raw Diamonds.Close-Up POR

TRDE711. Todd Reed. Earings. 18ky gold, natural colored fancy cut diamonds(5.68 ctw), natural colored rose cut diamonds (0.9 ctw), raw diamonds (1.6 ctw) post earrings, hand forged and fabricated. 26mm long, hinged. Close-Up $12,100.

TRDE680. Todd Reed. Earings...Close-Up $22,000.

TRDN657 Todd Reed. Pendant. 18 karat yellow gold, natural colored fancy cut diamonds (6.87ctw), natural colored rose cut diamonds (1.38 ctw), raw diamonds (1.3ctw), hand forged and fabricated. Close-Up $9,680.

TRDE523. Todd Reed. Pendant. 18ky gold, Australian raw diamonds (5.31ctw), white brilliant cut diamonds (.12 ctw), flower shape on an oxidized sterling silver chain, hand forged and fabricated. 20mm diameter. Close-Up $3,300.