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Michael Bondanza Jewelry
New York based Michael Bondanza has been crafting jewelry since the early 1970s. Though he began his jewelry making career in sterling silver, gold and rosewood, he quickly moved on...
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Mikimoto Jewelry
The world famous Japanese firm of Mikimoto was founded almost 100 years ago by Kokichi Mikimoto who developed cultured pearl farming into an international business by patenting the process. Cultured...
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Marchak Jewelry
The House of Marchak is a respected jewelry firm founded in the late 19th century by Joseph Marchak in what was then Russia. His designs were recognized at the World’s...
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Mellerio dits Meller Jewelry
Since the establishment of the Mellerio dits Meller company in 1613, the brand has crafted numerous exceptional pieces of high end jewelry. A family firm, which has spanned fourteen generations...
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Mauboussin Jewelry
The house of Mauboussin was established by Georges Mauboussin in the late 19th Century in Paris, France. Its rich history spans over 175 years in both France and New York...
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Marina B Jewelry
B is for Bvlgari. Marina Bvlgari, daughter of Constantino Bvlgari and granddaughter of Sotirio Bvlgari, displayed talent for jewelry design at a young age and was recruited by her father...
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Mouawad Jewelry
This firm was founded in the 19th Century by David Mouawad in Lebanon and later was headquartered in Saudi Arabia by David’s son Fayez Mouawad who created one of a...
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Marcus and Co. Jewelry
From the moment that Marcus & Co. opened in 1892, it was clear that the artistry and skill of the jewelry house was of superior quality. Heavily involved in the...
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Orlando Orlandini Jewelry
A trained jeweler and designer, Italian Orlando Orlandini worked for a commercial jewelry company for close to 20 years, ultimately becoming the design director. When he decided in the early...
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Oscar Heyman Jewelry
The American firm, Oscar Heyman & Brothers, was founded in 1912 in New York. Originally known for fine jewelry created by Oscar and his brother Nathan during the Art Deco...
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Pomellato Jewelry
Pomellato was founded in Milan in 1967 by Pino Rabolini, who hailed from a family of Italian goldsmiths. Rabolini’s vision was to transform the modus operandi of the company from...
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Poiray Jewelry
La Maison Poiray, founded in 1975 and located on Paris’ Place Vendôme, designs and sells jewelry that is suitably congruent to its prestigious address. Additionally, the company’s multifaceted lines are...
