NEW YORK, Sep 9, 2003/ FW/ --- As a New York native, Carmen Marc Valvo, is the quintessential American designer.

Valvo’s passion for detail makes him a favorite among Hollywood’s leading ladies and contemporary fashion icons including Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lucy Liu and Oprah Winfrey.

So, when Vivid Collection Jewelers was looking for a designer to design the 'Bryant Ring', a 10c-carat diamond ring to commemorate the 10th anniversay of 7th on Sixth, Carmen Marc Valvo was the logical choice.

“Carmen has incredible vision which enables him to translate his message not only into amazing fashion design, but also into this incredible piece of jewelry,” says Moty Spector, CEO Vivid Collection.

And the idea became a reality. 'The Bryant,' a one-of-kind emerald cut diamond ring was designed by Carmen Marc Valvo and forged at the atelier of Vivid Collection.

Valued at half a million dollars, the 10ct diamond sits nestled on four prongs shaped in the eye of a needle, symbolizing every fashion designer’s essential tool for creation.

With a carat for every year of 7th on Sixth, the “Bryant” is surrounded by a full pavé diamond setting.

“Designing The Bryant ring, in tribute of the 10 year anniversary of 7th on Sixth, has been the ultimate luxury for me," says Carmen Marc Valvo.

Valvo who had historically shown his collections under the tents of Bryant Park stated that the Bryant Ring also symbolizes his appreciation for what 7th on Sixth has done to catapult New York as a world capital of fashion.

“I am very proud to be a part of Mercedes-Benz fashion week and honored to have been asked by Vivid Collection diamond jewelers to design this unique emblem of this landmark occasion," the designer added.

The Bryant will take center stage as one of the largest gems under the tents, worn on the finale look at Valvo’s highly anticipated runway show on September 18th, at 10:00 AM at the Gertrude, during this year’s monumental 7th on Sixth fashion shows.

Valvo’s seasonal runway collections have proven him to be the industry’s quiet standout, consistently stepping up to fit the needs of today’s sophisticated woman.

His celebrities and dedicated customers have grown to expect elegant creations with a sensual appeal from this timeless designer.