CINNABAR - LAYERS OF MEANING AND BEAUTY

From 1925 until the line of supply was cut off by World War II, Walter Lampl incorporated treasures imported from China into his jewelry. Although he was not the only wholesale jeweler in New York to use these materials, or even the first to come up with the idea, he took these materials, considered exotic in America at that time, to new heights of fashion. In keeping with his motto, “Creators of the Unusual, As Usual,” Lampl’s designs captured a special magic, mystery, and elegance. One of these special imports was carved cinnabar lacquer.