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S.o.Ptah Jewelry Co.

QUALITY FINE JEWELRY IS DESIGNED BY HAND... www.SoPtah.com

About Me

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Portrait of Prolific Master Jeweler Baba Heru Semahj
About Us
In Khamitik (Ancient African) culture PTAH represents master craftmanship. The Manhattan based, family operated company, STUDIO OF PTAH truly embodies this principle and is the premier design house for fine jewelry inspired by African Art and Culture. STUDIO OF PTAH jewelry is hand designed by prolific Master Artisan Heru Semahj, who for nearly 40 years has been at the forefront of his niche. El-Aton, Semahj's son manages the business leaving his father free to focus on designing.
STUDIO OF PTAH designs are made to order and can be customized as requested. The professionals of STUDIO OF PTAH believe that jewelry represents an individual’s expression of style and consciousness. Jewelry should not just adorn, but reflect the individual, so they tailor their designs to fit you mind, body and soul. You will immediately feel a connection to your jewelry, knowing you participated in creating it. As Baba Heru says, “We create ‘Joy-elry’ beyond jewelry”.
STUDIO OF PTAH has gained the support of many amazing people. They designed Erykah Badu’s Signature Ankh ring and pieces worn by Andre Benjamin, Full Force, Queen Afua, Ben Vereen, Afraka Bambattaa and many others. They also designed and crafted the wedding bands for Wesley Snipes and Apprentice winner Randall Pinkett to name a few. Essence, For You and Rise magazines have featured their jewelry and it has been seen in many others. Their designs were also featured in Harriette Cole’s bestselling book, "Jumping the Broom: African American Wedding Planner".
STUDIO OF PTAH promotes innerstanding of culture, art and people through their designs. Stylish, distinctive and unique, their designs celebrate culture in an industry which remains commercial. For that reason, STUDIO OF PTAH is the jewelry company of choice for those looking for meaning with their bling.
Visit www.SoPtah.com or call the showroom at (212)343-9706 for Catalogue, more information or to schedule an appointment. Business hours are 11am-7pm every day except Sunday...
Extended Family
The lovely and talented Erykah Badu doing it up Funkadelic style at the VH1 Honors 06'...Decked exclusively in one of a kind Fine Jewelry by S.o.Ptah
Erykah rockin da mic wearing her Signature Ankh Ring designed by S.o.Ptah. Check the detail...It was handcarved as all our pieces are...
Wesley Snipes wearing a S.o.Ptah custom link chain and Pendant.
Here is Wesley after he stood up to the IRS and won. He is wearing a custom S.o.Ptah wedding band...You should see his wife's ring.
Living legend, Broadway king and the last great male triple threat Ben Vereen donning one of his many S.o.Ptah pieces. He recently had a Heru Semahj design tattoed to his body.
We consider our clients extended family and we appreciate the support we've recieved from all of them.

My Interests

I am a student of life...I'm constantly looking to learn more...Jewelry, Jewelry and Jewelry

I'd like to meet:

positive people.

Music:

90's and 80's Hip Hop & Classic R&B mostly mixed with Rock...But just off the top: Full Force, Supa Nova Slom, Prince, Erykah Badu, Tupac, John Barry Orchestra, Fishbone, Biggie Smalls, Rick James, Wu Tang Clan (especially ODB), Foo-Fighters, Mos Def, Roots, The Meters, Marvin Gaye, The Cure, Kanye West, Big Daddy Kane, Lenny Kravitz, Pink Floyd, The Time, Slick Rick, Outcast, Ohio Players, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sa-Ra, Luther Vandross, Radiohead, Sly & The Family Stone, Redman, Jamiroquai, EPMD, Goodie Mob, KRS 1, Amel, Jimmy Hendrix, Tribe Called Quest, Wolfmother, Goapele, Robert Plant, Public Enemy, Common, MC Lyte, Doobie Brothers, Maxwell, Lupe, The Spinners, Public Enemy, Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band and alittle Tribal.

Movies:

anything Spike Lee does... anything Quentin Terrantino does... anything with Al Pacino... anything with Eddie Murphy... anything with Bruce Lee... anything with Wesley Snipes... anything John Leguizamo Does...

Special thanks to Nailah Lymus of Amirah Creations, & Charles Wang Photography.


Television:

24 is wild...Drawn Together...Family Guy...South Park...The Wire...

Books:

The writings of: Dr. Ben Jochannan...Chiekh Anta Diop...Krishnamurti...Ayi Kwei Armah...Dr John Henrik Clarke...and anything about Ancient Khamit (Egypt).

Heroes:

My father Baba Heru who is an amazing and prolific Jewelry Designer...& All living and deciesed leaders who sacrificed their families, lives and safety for oppressed people...

My Blog

HAND CARVED DESIGNS Vs. COMPUTER GENERATED DESIGNS

If you had to choose between an outfit designed by hand or one done by computer which outfit would you say has the greater value and quality??? Obviously most would say the item designed by hand ...
Posted by S.o.Ptah Jewelry Co. on Fri, 26 Jan 2007 11:12:00 PST

HOW TO PLACE AN ORDER...

Many people have been asking on myspace how they can order a design from S.o.Ptah. If it is not possible for you to make an appointment at our New York City showroom we are still able to ext...
Posted by S.o.Ptah Jewelry Co. on Thu, 18 Jan 2007 09:57:00 PST

IMPORTANT STUFF TO KNOW ABOUT PLATINUM...

Jewely Blog-   Info about Platinum...more at www.SoPtah.com One of the most asked questions we get at S.o.Ptah about platinum concerns scratching.  A lot of people equates platinum...
Posted by S.o.Ptah Jewelry Co. on Mon, 27 Nov 2006 02:04:00 PST

WHAT IS WRONG WITH HIP HOP

WHAT IS WRONG WITH HIP HOP???  Sometimes I really feel bad about the state of Hip Hop music.  Being from Brooklyn, I feel even worse realizing the current state of NYC HIP HOP.&nb...
Posted by S.o.Ptah Jewelry Co. on Sun, 03 Sep 2006 08:21:00 PST