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Stories of custom designs, high-value sales, exceptional estates, and appraisals.
2024 Retrospective
Each year, I’m grateful for the relationships and opportunities that come with being a trusted jewelry designer and appraiser. Working with my clients is a privilege I truly value.
From Heirlooms to A Perfect Ring
One of the women from one of my networking groups recently came to me with a fun challenge. She had multiple rings that she inherited from several members. She knew she would never be able to wear all of the rings, and asked if there was a way to create one single piece that showcased each of the stones.
Behind the Sale: From Estate to Marketplace
An experienced appraiser can travel to you if you’re looking to sell an estate. This allows you to feel comfortable and informed about the process in a familiar setting.
Rethink an Antique
A client of mine was recently searching for a new pair of earrings and found a beautiful pair of antique red garnet earrings. However, she waited too long to make a move and when she was finally ready to purchase them, they were gone.
"Gold is money. Everything else is credit."
If you want to determine the value of your gold, it's crucial to understand the basics of buying and selling gold. In this blog, I answer the most frequently asked questions about gold to help you navigate the process with confidence.
Custom Continuum Ring
One of the many great aspects of custom fine jewelry is that it is all about you.
From the design to the stones and setting, the possibilities are endless when working with a designer to create your next piece of fine jewelry. The best part, you don’t need to be face to face with your designer. It can all be done virtually.
Infinite Diamonds, Fire Red Rubies
What happens when you have a special anniversary approaching and you can’t find the perfect piece of jewelry to gift your partner? You know she deserves the best of the best.
Simple - you have a one-of-a-kind piece custom made!
Letters in Gold
I’ve had my own business for over a decade now. Through all of my networking, I have met many wonderful people. Even when these people move out of the New York area, I remain in touch with them. This is such a case.
Family Gold Redefined
What do you do with your inherited jewelry when you don’t want to sell it? You know you want to wear it somehow, but the current design doesn’t suit your style.
Simple! You redesign it into something you’ll love to wear. This situation happened with one of my recent clients. She inherited a watch fob from a gentleman in her family and loved the unique link design. She had the idea to turn it into a bracelet which she would get much more wear out of.
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.
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.
Let Your Style Speak for You
My mother always looked put together. Back in the day, women put a lot of effort into looking well coordinated by matching their handbags and shoes. She taught me to do this, and I still coordinate my outfits to this day.
While I don't always coordinate with exact colors, I like to match the tone of different pieces, especially when it comes to jewelry. You can just ask my husband!
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.