Fortunoff Fine Jewelry
Hera’s Mediterranean roots, rich in culture, resonate in her designs. She learned her love of jewelry-making from a young age from her father, a master craftsman. As an adult, partnering with her husband, she refined her own skills and together they created timeless pieces of jewelry. After the tragic loss of her husband, she determined to rebuild her life and her future. The simple phrase, “Live Life” has served as her mantra since then, and today, she and her sons work side by side.
The jewels of Hera are crafted in silver, some accented with 18 karat yellow gold textures, and natural vibrant gemstones. The featherlike detailing seen in many of the pieces is inspired by the natural beauty of the peacock, symbolizing protection and guidance, and referencing the mythological Greek Goddess Hera, the Guardian of Love.
Hera likes to say, “We are each the curators of our love, our fate, and of our lives. HERA is a spirited reflection of each and every hue of the modern day woman. Strength, beauty and fearlessness to live our lives to the fullest is what empowers us all."
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Special Care For Silver Sterling Jewelry
- Silver tarnishes naturally when exposed to light and air. This process, called oxidation, can create an interesting and desirable patina that can be enjoyed or conversely, removed using polishing cloths specifically made for silver jewelry. Anti-tarnish coatings on silver jewelry can scratch or wear off unevenly, creating the appearance of water spots or similar discoloration. This Sterling Silver should be wiped, not forcefully rubbed with a polishing cloth.
- For polishing older sterling silver pieces, use a cloth or mitt specially designed for silver, and silver polish.
- For silver with anti-tarnish coatings, use a soft jewelry polishing cloth only. It is best to lightly wipe or clean these pieces as you would gold jewelry. Do not use silver polish.
- Wipe your Vermeil jewelry as you would gold jewelry. Do not use abrasives, chemicals, or silver polish.
- Never wear your sterling silver jewelry while swimming in chlorine water, as chlorine may cause discoloration of the metal.
- As with other fine jewelry, exposure to any chemicals may damage the finish.
- Store your sterling silver jewelry in a cool dry place, individually wrapped in a cloth to prevent it from being scratched by other jewelry.
For more information on jewelry care see our Jewelry Care Guide.
If you have questions about how to care for your jewelry, email us at service@efgdesigns.com.
General Shipping Information
Find shipping details here.
Enjoy Free Gift Wrapping and Free Ground Shipping Every Day!
It's always been a hallmark of ours. When other merchants charge $5 per package for gift wrap — we offer it for free!
Gift Box
Your jewelry will always ship in a gift box or gift pouch.
Gift Wrap
If you would like your gift box wrapped or to send a personalized gift message, simply choose "Gift Services" during checkout. You can select to have your box wrapped in our elegant silver paper and enter your gift message, which we will hand-write on our gift card.
Contact Us:
From 9:30 AM to 6 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday
You may also request a phone appointment.
Our customer service team is here to help you with any question you might have.
1-800-636-7886
service@efgdesigns.com
EFG Designs
For shipments only:
Four Leaf Designs
360 Maple Ave, Unit 132
Westbury, NY 11590
Hera’s Mediterranean roots, rich in culture, resonate in her designs. She learned her love of jewelry-making from a young age from her father, a master craftsman. As an adult, partnering with her husband, she refined her own skills and together they created timeless pieces of jewelry. After the tragic loss of her husband, she determined to rebuild her life and her future. The simple phrase, “Live Life” has served as her mantra since then, and today, she and her sons work side by side.
The jewels of Hera are crafted in silver, some accented with 18 karat yellow gold textures, and natural vibrant gemstones. The featherlike detailing seen in many of the pieces is inspired by the natural beauty of the peacock, symbolizing protection and guidance, and referencing the mythological Greek Goddess Hera, the Guardian of Love.
Hera likes to say, “We are each the curators of our love, our fate, and of our lives. HERA is a spirited reflection of each and every hue of the modern day woman. Strength, beauty and fearlessness to live our lives to the fullest is what empowers us all."
For more by this designer click here.
Special Care For Silver Sterling Jewelry
- Silver tarnishes naturally when exposed to light and air. This process, called oxidation, can create an interesting and desirable patina that can be enjoyed or conversely, removed using polishing cloths specifically made for silver jewelry. Anti-tarnish coatings on silver jewelry can scratch or wear off unevenly, creating the appearance of water spots or similar discoloration. This Sterling Silver should be wiped, not forcefully rubbed with a polishing cloth.
- For polishing older sterling silver pieces, use a cloth or mitt specially designed for silver, and silver polish.
- For silver with anti-tarnish coatings, use a soft jewelry polishing cloth only. It is best to lightly wipe or clean these pieces as you would gold jewelry. Do not use silver polish.
- Wipe your Vermeil jewelry as you would gold jewelry. Do not use abrasives, chemicals, or silver polish.
- Never wear your sterling silver jewelry while swimming in chlorine water, as chlorine may cause discoloration of the metal.
- As with other fine jewelry, exposure to any chemicals may damage the finish.
- Store your sterling silver jewelry in a cool dry place, individually wrapped in a cloth to prevent it from being scratched by other jewelry.
For more information on jewelry care see our Jewelry Care Guide.
If you have questions about how to care for your jewelry, email us at service@efgdesigns.com.
Enjoy Free Gift Wrapping and Free Ground Shipping Every Day!
It's always been a hallmark of ours. When other merchants charge $5 per package for gift wrap — we offer it for free!
Gift Box
Your jewelry will always ship in a gift box or gift pouch.
Gift Wrap
If you would like your gift box wrapped or to send a personalized gift message, simply choose "Gift Services" during checkout. You can select to have your box wrapped in our elegant silver paper and enter your gift message, which we will hand-write on our gift card.
General Shipping Information
Find shipping details here.
Contact Us:
From 9:30 AM to 6 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday
You may also request a phone appointment.
Our customer service team is here to help you with any question you might have.
1-800-636-7886
service@efgdesigns.com
EFG Designs
For shipments only:
Four Leaf Designs
360 Maple Ave, Unit 132
Westbury, NY 11590