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I'm Thomas Kurilla, a dynamic jewelry design professional with years of experience taking concepts from idea to finished pieces for bespoke clients and mass-market lines. I've collaborated with Tiffany & Co., Saks Fifth Avenue, Paul Smith New York City, Tapia Accessory Group, and private clients, delivering high-quality jewels with strong customer focus. I excel at free-hand sketching, gouache color rendering, and CAD/CAM, using Rhino and ZBrush to bring designs to life. My work spans product development, from concept through production, across precious metals including platinum and 18k gold, with a passion for both women’s and men’s jewelry and a track record of leadership and client satisfaction.…I'm Thomas Kurilla, a dynamic jewelry design professional with years of experience taking concepts from idea to finished pieces for bespoke clients and mass-market lines. I've collaborated with Tiffany & Co., Saks Fifth Avenue, Paul Smith New York City, Tapia Accessory Group, and private clients, delivering high-quality jewels with strong customer focus. I excel at free-hand sketching, gouache color rendering, and CAD/CAM, using Rhino and ZBrush to bring designs to life. My work spans product development, from concept through production, across precious metals including platinum and 18k gold, with a passion for both women’s and men’s jewelry and a track record of leadership and client satisfaction.

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I'm Thomas Kurilla, a dynamic jewelry design professional with years of experience taking concepts from idea to finished pieces for bespoke clients and mass-market lines. I've collaborated with Tiffany & Co., Saks Fifth Avenue, Paul Smith New York City, Tapia Accessory Group, and private clients, delivering high-quality jewels with strong customer focus. I excel at free-hand sketching, gouache color rendering, and CAD/CAM, using Rhino and ZBrush to bring designs to life. My work spans product development, from concept through production, across precious metals including platinum and 18k gold, with a passion for both women’s and men’s jewelry and a track record of leadership and client satisfaction.…I'm Thomas Kurilla, a dynamic jewelry design professional with years of experience taking concepts from idea to finished pieces for bespoke clients and mass-market lines. I've collaborated with Tiffany & Co., Saks Fifth Avenue, Paul Smith New York City, Tapia Accessory Group, and private clients, delivering high-quality jewels with strong customer focus. I excel at free-hand sketching, gouache color rendering, and CAD/CAM, using Rhino and ZBrush to bring designs to life. My work spans product development, from concept through production, across precious metals including platinum and 18k gold, with a passion for both women’s and men’s jewelry and a track record of leadership and client satisfaction.

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I’m Thomas Kurilla, a dynamic jewelry design professional with years of experience taking concepts from idea to finished pieces for bespoke clients and mass-market lines. I’ve collaborated with Tiffany & Co., Saks Fifth Avenue, Paul Smith New York City, Tapia Accessory Group, and private clients, delivering high-quality jewels with strong customer focus.

I excel at free-hand sketching, gouache color rendering, and CAD/CAM, using Rhino and ZBrush to bring designs to life. My work spans product development, from concept through production, across precious metals including platinum and 18k gold, with a passion for both women’s and men’s jewelry and a track record of leadership and client satisfaction.

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Work Experience

CAD Designer / Jewelry Designer at Jemma Lulu Jewelry

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025

Made CAD models for diamond and semi-precious jewelry using Rhino and ZBrush. Created CAD models of diamond earrings, bracelets, and pendants in 10k, 14k.

Dealer at 1stdibs.com

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025

Designed over 670 original listings for sale under my own brand. Designs ranged from sterling to 10k, 14k, 18k, 20k and platinum, using gemstones and diamonds.

Designer at Ippolita Fine Jewelry

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Designed one-of-a-kind jewelry using SubD modeling and Rhino.

Designer at T. W. Kessler

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Designing in CAD using ZBrush, TSplines, Rhino 6.0, and Rhinogold renderings. Executed custom collection of 18k diamond and precious stone jewelry with a flair, including Art Deco influences.

Product Development at Gold By Green

January 1, 2018 - Present

Product development, CAD design, and manufacturing of her color gemstone collection of earrings, rings, and pendants in 18k vermeil sterling.

Private Client Project at Charlie Goodyear

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Took client’s vision and created a $12K platinum money clip and $6K key ring holder from two 1.75 inch antique coins using Rhino 3D; hand finished in house.

Designer at Facets Fine Jewelry

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016

Designed a unique collection of organic men’s wedding bands in 18k, plus an Art Deco collection featuring sapphires, rubies, emeralds and diamonds; finishing done in-house.

Designer at Angela George Jewelry

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Created bracelets, earrings, and rings in 18k gold with diamonds and colored gems using Rhino 3D and TSplines.

Designer at Tapia Accessory Group

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Redesigned a collection of earrings, rings, and pendants from a sterling collection for Royal Asscher in 18k white gold with diamonds and faceted stones using Rhino 5.0.

Designer at Loving Life, LLC

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Designed three collections of charms for bracelets and pendants. Created them for silver and enamel using Rhino 3D and hand carving. Focused on the Hamptons Classic Horse Show and pet clientele.

Designer at Wendy Brandes

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008

Designed, carved models, and finished numerous jewelry designs in 18k and diamonds and citrines; included a $10,000 diamond necklace in 18k pink and yellow gold.

Designer at Tiffany & Co

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003

Designed, manufactured, merchandised, and sold fifteen original jewelry designs in sterling and 18k gold for their strategic merchandising department. Two designs were purchased outright and remain part of their permanent collection; responsibilities included designing prototypes, sourcing, negotiating wholesale prices, and QA.