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Grima Jewelry
Andrew Grima (1921-2007) was an award winning jewelry designer for the British Royal Family in the 1960s and 1970s, famous for his innovative modern designs and bold use of gold...
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Hammerman Brothers Jewelry
The established jewelry house with a varied and storied offering sets a high bar for ornate, show stopping pieces.
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H.Stern Jewelry
With all eyes on Brazil for the Olympics, we wanted to feature one of, if not the most successful and recognized Brazilian jewelry designers
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Harry Winston Jewelry
The name Harry Winston has always been synonymous with the very finest of diamond jewelry. Using only the best diamonds, the firm crafted jewelry so meticulously that not only were...
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Hermès Jewelry
Founded in 1837 in France by Thierry Hermès, the world famous firm of Hermès was originally established as a saddler and is still known today for the finest in luxury...
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Ippolita Jewelry
Ippolita Rostagno, the Italian born designer of the world-renowned Ippolita brand, has certainly made her mark on the world of fine jewelry since she launched her unique jewelry collection at...
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Jean Vitau and Gemlok: Innovation and Imagination
Nearly 40 years ago, Jean Vitau, a French jeweler, came to New York City to try his luck. He likely did not realize that his arrival — and the tiny...
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Jean Schlumberger: Copious Creativity and Craft...
Born in 1907 into a well-to-do family in Mulhouse, then part of Germany, today part of France, Jean Schlumberger exhibited an early aptitude for design and drawing which was quelled...
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Janesich Jewelry
The fine jewelry house of Janesich was founded in 1835 by Leopoldo Janesich, in Trieste, his native town. Janesich jewels were first coveted by the Austrian aristocracy, who made Trieste...
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Judith Ripka Jewelry
Award winning American designer Judith Ripka has created some of the most memorable contemporary jewelry using diamonds and precious stones. Judith Ripka has not only won the DeBeers Award for...
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John Hardy Jewelry
Inspired by the natural beauty of Indonesia and the traditional craftsmanship of Asia, contemporary designer John Hardy has based his atelier on the island of Bali. From there, the local...
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Jean Mahie — The Creative Genius
Jean Mahie is a name that, when mentioned, will cause the face of any true jewelry collector to light up. Jean Mahie pieces are highly coveted for their unique, handcrafted...