Celebrity jeweler Jacob Arabo, the founder and CEO of Jacob & Co., has been named the jewelry trendsetter for 2006 by Modern Bride magazine.

According to a media release from Jacob & Co., Arabo (aka "Jacob the Jeweler") has been recognized by the publication as having "shaped, influenced, re-imagined and in general, elevated the world of weddings to a whole new level."

In particular, it said he's known for transforming bridal with his use of bright colors and modern-shaped diamond solitaires.

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