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Stories of custom designs, high-value sales, exceptional estates, and appraisals.
Celebrate Earth Day: Upcycle Your Diamonds!
Symbolic of truth, faithfulness, nobility, and heaven, sapphires have been loved for their breathtaking color for centuries. They have been worn by royalty and members of the clergy, and were once believed to protect their owners from harm and envy in ancient Greece.
Reinventing an Heirloom for Today's Elegance
Carrie Bradshaw notoriously wore the engagement ring Aidan gave her around her neck rather than on her hand in Sex and the City. But what happens if you inherit a diamond engagement ring and don’t want to just string it on a chain around your neck?
This is exactly what happened with one of my clients who inherited a ring that she knew she was never going to wear.
Recreating a Beloved Ring
Sometimes in life we must part with sentimental items. At times we regret what we did.
Whether you are downsizing for a move, purging your space, or just trying to get rid of things to declutter, you may choose to sell some of your fine jewelry items.
This was the case with one of my long-time clients. While on vacation with her husband, she mentioned a ring from her grandmother that she no longer owned multiple times and how she would love to have it recreated.
2023 Retrospective
I’d like to thank everyone who has supported my business this year. It has been an absolute pleasure helping you create your favorite pieces of jewelry, evaluate your tasteful collections, and sell breathtaking estates in New York City and beyond.
Choosing the Right Diamond
Everyone deserves a diamond that they truly love. This is what I tell all of my clients. While not all of us are lucky enough to inherit a diamond, we all have the option to create our own custom engagement ring.
Recently, a client came to me looking to do just that for his girlfriend.
Has This Ever Happened to You?
Isn’t it great when you hear from people from your past? Most of the times it’s for happy news. But in this case, it was just the opposite.
As some of you may have experienced, there are nefarious people out there who will try to rob others of their nice things. An old client of mine recently experienced just that.
Sapphires: September's Peaceful Birthstone
Symbolic of truth, faithfulness, nobility, and heaven, sapphires have been loved for their breathtaking color for centuries. They have been worn by royalty and members of the clergy, and were once believed to protect their owners from harm and envy in ancient Greece.
When You Know You're Ready to Sell
After a divorce, it's common to have certain pieces of jewelry you know you will never wear again. Whether you decide to redesign or sell these pieces, there are several options on how to move forward.
Recently, a Trust & Estates Attorney asked me to help one of his clients with such a project. She had a beautiful Columbian emerald and diamond ring and a classic pair of princess-cut diamond stud earrings.
Diamonds and Technology
Thanks to modern technology, you don't have to set foot into the diamond district to purchase a fine diamond any longer. The entire complex process now can be expertly handled entirely online.
Why Diamonds?
Diamonds are a true wonder of nature. For over millions of years, they were formed deep beneath the Earth's surface. Each diamond has a unique dodecahedra crystalline structure and its own brilliance and fire, making it one of the most coveted gems in the world.
Reviving Unworn Jewelry
When it comes to jewelry, we all have those pieces that we just don't wear anymore. They sit in our jewelry box with the thought that we will wear them someday, but never do. That's where jewelry redesign comes in.
Every Diamond is Unique
Recently, I had the pleasure of working with a long-time client who also happens to be an incredibly talented photographer.
She mentioned to me she was coming to New York for a photoshoot, and I told her we should get together again. During her brief time in the city, we discussed how I can transform her inherited diamond ring into a brand-new pendant to match her diamond earrings.
Navigating the Jewelry Industry
LinkedIn can be a great way to connect with new people. Recently, I connected with a client on the platform who was helping her mother sell her engagement ring and wedding band set.
Because I post my stories (like this one), she saw the type of work I do for my clients and organized a meeting between the two of us.