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Stories of custom designs, high-value sales, exceptional estates, and appraisals.
In Tribute
I was commissioned to create a very special pendant in tribute to the life of an exceptional man who is no longer with us. My client wanted to create something she could wear close to her heart every day, with the logo of his company on one side and his thumbprint on the other.
Replacing Lost Treasures
I recently completed a design project for a young man who wanted to replace a missing treasured pendant that his fiancée no longer had. I had come highly recommended by a dear friend who was sure I’d be able to create this custom design, to specification, in a very short amount of time and at the right price.
Diamond Ring Made From an Art Deco Bracelet
Have you ever owned a piece of jewelry that you absolutely loved but couldn't wear? I'm thinking of those of you with family heirlooms that are precious but be heavy, too large or small, or are not comfortable to wear.
Rainbow Ring
A client of mine was interested in a current trend of "rainbow" jewelry - multiple varying colored stones in one piece. In her case she was looking for a ring but couldn't find one with the shape and colors she was seeking. We sat down and discussed what might go in to the ring.
Custom Design Signet Ring in Rose Gold with Rubies, Sapphires, and Diamonds
A few months ago I was honored to be asked to speak at NAPO, the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals.
Custom Designed Blue Topaz Earrings in 2 Shades
As a New Yorker I wear a lot of black. I have an entire drawer in my dresser dedicated to black tops. But I have this one client who has a very different and distinctive style. She loves color more than your average New Yorker. Every time I have met with her she is wearing bold, bright colors. Her uniqueness is apparent from a block away.
Designing Diamond Earrings With a Secure Clasp
One of the things I love the most about living in New York City is that there is always something to do or somewhere to go. It is impossible to be bored here. As a result, the people who live here tend to be very busy and are often pulled in many directions.
18K Yellow Gold Chain and Citrine Pendant
Over the course of my career, many of my clients have asked me about the process of creating a piece of custom jewelry. I often tell them there are 8 to 10 steps in the creation of any custom piece, and I thought I'd share them with you today.
Custom Bear Ring
This unique bear hug ring was created for my client's wife, his "beschert." He wanted to give her something for a special occasion that you wouldn't find in just any retail store. Since he likes to give his wife stuffed bears he thought that a bear motif would be fun.
Ruby and Diamond Wedding Band
I was commissioned to create two unique wedding rings. Most couples will try on different rings to see how they fit before they decide to commission me for a piece.
Faceted Black Diamond Custom Made Ring
A good client of mine recently acquired an 18K white gold and black diamond ring. This ring was originally inspired by the Sex and the City movie, where Mr. Big presents Carrie with a black diamond engagement ring. My client loved the diamond, but wasn't really enamored with the style of the setting.
Custom Design 18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Most of the engagement rings I make are with round brilliant cut diamonds. This is the most popular shape of diamonds. But sometimes I get introduced to a couple who want to put a twist on the classic engagement ring. This is one such story.
Custom Design Anniversary Diamond Ring
As an appraiser I'm invited to many events to learn about different techniques in appraising jewelry as well as art. While I was at one such event, I met a lovely gentleman who mentioned to me that his wife has diamond rings that she inherited that she is no longer enjoying.
Custom Made Dog Tag Necklace
A while back, one of my very good customers contacted me in reference to creating this unique necklace for her. One of her sons is in the U.S. Army and she wanted to keep him close.
Reimagined One Long Strand of Pearls into Unique Necklace With Gold Clasp
A very nice woman was here from London for a short period of time. As a gemologist, and someone who has been in the fine jewelry industry, she was used to having all of her jewelry custom made. When we met she wanted to recreate her long pearl necklace that had broken in to a shorter, more elegant design. My goal was to find an unusual clasp that would make the necklace look more contemporary than just a traditional design.
Tanzanite and Diamond Earrings to Match Vacation Ring
A good friend of mine went on vacation and bought this beautiful tanzanite and diamond ring. She loves this ring, but then realized that she wanted a matching pair of earrings to wear to her brother's wedding.
Reimagined Inherited Ring into Modern Design Ring and Earrings
My client inherited this lovely ring from her grandmother but felt the style was a little dated. As a young woman in the fashion industry she wanted to have something she could wear everyday and that would be a timeless design that can carry her from season to season. We designed a ring and a pair of earrings using all the gold and garnets from her grandmother's ring. Now she can remember her grandmother and look elegant at the same time.
Custom Moon Inspired Design Made from Inherited Rings
A while back a lovely gentleman had an idea to create a one of a kind ring. He inherited a lot of rings from various members of his family, and wanted to create one special ring to honor them all. He had an idea of creating a ring that looked like the surface of the moon. One crater sized design encrusted with diamonds.
Custom Made Emerald And Gold Necklace
I met with a lovely attorney who has a very successful practice in midtown Manhattan. She told me that a while back she was gifted an emerald and gold bracelet that she disliked and would never, ever wear. She asked me for my design expertise in to how to fashion the bracelet in to a wearable piece of jewelry.
Reimagined Blue Topaz Earrings and Necklace
One of the best parts about being a jewelry designer is that I get to help to capture the feelings behind every piece. I was contacted by this wonderful woman who inherited her mother's blue topaz jewelry, which was her birthstone, and she wanted to redesign it to remember her mother.