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“Moroccan Coin” Marrakech-inspired charm-like necklaces, women bracelets and earrings hang seemingly with a fashion focused purpose of wrapping the wearer in luxury. These substantial pieces of jewelry feature currency replicas from all over the world. Isaac Manevitz, sole designer and founder of luxury jewelry brand Ben-Amun, established himself as an innovator in the fashion industry more than 30 years ago. Over the years, Ben-Amun has been prominently featured in key influential fashion publications such as Vogue, W, ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair and Marie Claire. Style icons including Calvin Klein, Donna Karan and Ralph Lauren have all turned to Isaac for his artistic vision and technical wizardry. Recent collaborations have included design and production of gold jewelry for Michael Kors, Tory Burch and Cynthia Steffe. Born in Cairo, Isaac is the son of the jeweler to the royal court of King Farouk. Apprenticing under his father as a young man, Isaac was quick to discover he had a knack for the meticulous technique and craft of creating fine gold jewelry. After immigrating to the US in the 1960s, and serving in the US military, he pursued his interest in sculpture and design and earned a degree in fine art from Brooklyn College. Isaac brings his love of art to his collections by working with fine, unusual materials such as lucite, pewter, glass and crystal to create unique, innovative and inspirational designs. All Ben-Amun pieces are handcrafted in Isaac’s factory in New York’s iconic fashion district. His wife for over 40 years, Regina Manevitz is co-owner of Ben-Amun and often serves as the designer’s muse. A well-respected member of the CFDA, Isaac continues to garner international praise for his work and is involved in every aspect of the brand’s success. His timeless and fresh collections continue to evolve and impress the industry year after year.