The diamond is the most important part of the ring and no two are exactly alike. The value and price depends on four factors. Clarity, color, cut, and carat weight. A diamond weight is expressed in carats with 100 points to a carat. Cut is also very important. A properly cut stone shines with a fire and brilliance, the likes of which are not seen in any other precious stone. Color also plays an important role in determining the price of the stone. The nearer a stone gets to being colorless, the greater its value. The final factor affecting price is clarity. Most stones contain natural imperfections.

The simplicity of pure geometric forms, visual rhythms and elements working together as one, were concepts motivating Kathleen as a sculpture student at SUNY New Paltz. Now working on a much smaller scale, they continue to influence her as a jewelry designer.

Dino Modolo has captured the essence of women by designing six collections that possess beauty and magical wonder. With the use of unique materials and innovative designs each Di MODOLO collection: Triadra, Favola, Fiama, Tempia, Quadria and Falco for Men is sure to stimulate your spirit and capture your heart.
Elegant, sexy and clean, Di MODOLO offers bracelets, necklaces, pendants, earrings and rings highlighted by the elegance of 18-karat white and yellow-gold diamonds, precious and fine colored gemstones.

Founded in 1908, the DeNatale Jewelry company has grown to be one of the most trusted and beloved jewelry companies today. We were recently named an "Innovation Store". which signifies our dedication to fulfilling the jewelry dreams of our customers. Our family owned business has certainly evolved over the 100 plus years it's been catering to New York clientele and now features Twitter updates, a YouTube page, and a frequently updated blog. It's good to know some things, like a good piece of jewelry, never go out of style!

Celebration our 122nd year in the financial district.

A family operation, D&O Diamond, Inc. has been providing quality jewelry to New York community since 1963. Mastering his talents in Israel, our founding father worked as a diamond cutter in his homeland before moving to the United States 20 years ago. Since coming to New York we've worked hard to establish our own custom jewelry division. We believe that "an investment of a lifetime should be guided by over 40 years of experience.

The Works Gallery is a sophisticated jewelry store that has graced The Upper East Side of New York for twenty-one years. From its simple beginning, to the upscale town of Southampton, L.I., the thirty year old business has culminated its journey in the city as a success. The classic store presents a wide scope of fine jewelry created by some of the most famous and talented artisans from around the globe.

Jewelry is a major part of Primavera Gallery. We offer fine, rare and collectible jewels spanning over 200 years of jewelry design, with pieces dating from the late 17th century up until today. Our emphasis, however, is on signed pieces, Art Deco through the 1950's. In addition, we will be featuring the work of individual contemporary jewelry designers of special merit. We are not interested in large diamonds or masses of precious stones - this, for us, is geology rather than jewelry. We are interested in great style, exciting design and integrity of workmanship. Our collection includes all of the major individual designers, as well as the great jewelry houses.

Established in Manhattan in 1940, Kentshire Galleries is the foremost dealer of fine English antique furniture, furnishings, and accessories in America. We invite you to view the selected examples presented here from our extensive inventory and to visit us when you’re in town.

Every Bulgari item – whether a piece of jewellery, a watch, a perfume or an equipment – has been strictly examined to make sure that it upholds the Bulgari custom of workmanship and is completely trustworthy to the level of sensitivity and objectives of its designer. Bulgari jewellery always starts with a watercolor or gouache. Then, the artisans sketch upon all their guide skills and experience to create jewellery with smooth and curved lines, the embodiment of efficiency.
From the very first sketch, the idea is examined to select the shades best best for bring out its beauty, and to make sure its wearability and reliability with Bulgari custom and style. Bulgari timepieces, moreover, merge an beauty of design with innovative systems. They are properly designed and examined according to the most extensive Europe requirements, which assures a completed item of the finest excellent.
The perfumes and makeup are created with the same attention to details, with properly chosen raw components and substances. Soft silk and set components are made from unique components at the biggest level of workmanship. This focus on excellent excellent is also shown in customer support. Since 1990, workers have been qualified in the Quality program, under which the custom of excellence started in Rome's Via Condotti shop over a millennium ago is introduced forth to every Bulgari shop.

Isaac Manevitz, Egyptian-born designer for Ben-Amun, has had over 30 years of success with his exquisite line of designer fashion jewelry and belts. The company is named after the designer's eldest son (Ben), and the King of Egypt (Isaac's homeland) named Tutankhamun.
He has brought his love of sculpture to his collections by working with fine, unusual materials to create unique designs that are always original and never disappoint. Working with materials such as Lucite, pewter, glass and crystal, give him the ability to make his jewelry distinct and inspirational. His belts, made of the finest Italian leather, come to life with his beautiful casted buckles and detailing. His timeless and fresh designs continue to excite the industry and get stronger by the season

In business since 1982 and is the first choice for all your jewelry displays, jewelry boxes, jewelers tools and jewelers supplies. The largest selection of jewelry displays on the web with over 3000 different products including ring displays, necklace displays and necklace stands, bracelet displays, earring displays as well as earring stands, watch cases and watch winders, showcase risers and all types of acrylic jewelry displays.

All work is made by hand in Jill Platner´s Studio in New York City.

Blending spiritual symbols, healing gemstones and sacred meanings. Satya Jewelry is created with grace, style and global consciousness.

As the best-known name in retail jewelry, Zales Jewelers has a broad selection of classic and contemporary styles. Zales stores sell more diamond jewelry than any other jeweler in North America. In addition to diamond fashion jewelry, Zales offers gold, cultured pearls and an extensive wedding jewelry selection. In fact, it is the extensive bridal collection that represents the largest part of the chain’s business.

In 1899, the first Mikimoto pearl shop opened in the fashionable Ginza district of Tokyo. The Mikimoto business quickly expanded internationally, opening stores in London (1913), then in Paris, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Shanghai and Bombay, and was thus one of the first Japanese brands to attain an international presence and recognition.
Mikimoto took advantage of every opportunity to personally promote his pearls, and took part in the 1926 Philadelphia World Exposition in which he displayed a replica of the "Liberty Bell" covered with pearls. Source

Folli Follie's design team consists of Swiss, Italian, Greek, Dutch and Chinese designers who create two collections per year, Autumn / Winter and Spring / Summer. Our designers' goal is to maintain a fashion orientation complementing the prevalent fashion trends. This fashion orientation is one of our key differentiation factors compared to other branded jewellery companies.

From modest beginnings as a one-woman show, The Judith Ripka Companies, Inc. has evolved into a mega-million dollar business with over 120 employees, 105 of whom are women. With headquarters in New York City and 11 Judith Ripka boutiques in key luxury markets across the country, The Judith Ripka Companies, Inc. continues to grow, wholesaling to the top department stores and select independent jewelers throughout the United States and abroad.

As the best-known name in retail jewelry, Zales Jewelers has a broad selection of classic and contemporary styles. Zales stores sell more diamond jewelry than any other jeweler in North America. In addition to diamond fashion jewelry, Zales offers gold, cultured pearls and an extensive wedding jewelry selection. In fact, it is the extensive bridal collection that represents the largest part of the chain’s business.

As the best-known name in retail jewelry, Zales Jewelers has a broad selection of classic and contemporary styles. Zales stores sell more diamond jewelry than any other jeweler in North America. In addition to diamond fashion jewelry, Zales offers gold, cultured pearls and an extensive wedding jewelry selection. In fact, it is the extensive bridal collection that represents the largest part of the chain’s business.

Zales has grown from a single store selling jewelry alongside appliances and cameras to a major international jewelry corporation. Over the course of five generations, Zales expanded from a family jeweler located in just a few downtown locations to the largest fine jeweler in retail shopping malls across North America. Having surpassed 750 stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, Zales Jewelers has grown upon the strength of its traditions and its commitment to excellence.

On display are tantalizing examples of mixed semiprecious stones of blue and gray hues set in 14-karat white gold, and sterling rings and necklaces. Her rings are often used as alternatives to the traditional wedding band, and her earrings and bracelets are office-appropriate. De Verteuil studied fashion design at FIT, and then decided to become an accessories designer. With a background that includes accessory design for Yves St. Laurent, De Verteuil is also an instructor at Parsons School of Design, teaching courses in sterling silver jewelry, beading on fabric, applique, and combined beading and embroidery, the latter being one of the most sought-after accessory trends for the holiday.

"Certified Diamonds. Absolute Best Prices. At Ross-Simons, you'll find just the right diamond to fit your style at the very best price. Shop our thousands of certified diamonds, in every size, shape, color and cut, at the lowest prices ever."

Pat Areias Sterling has its roots in the old Mexican tradition of silversmithing and today is one of the most innovative companies in the field. Artistically, Pat Areias strives to maintain the same level of excellence achieved by the great silversmithing visionaries Jean Puiforcat of France, George Jensen of Denmark and William Spratling of Taxco. Pat Areias Sterling began in 1987 in Cuernavaca, Mexico, with the introduction of a three-piece buckle set which became the foundation of the designer's business. Two years later, she added silver jewelry to her collection. Reminiscent of the Art Deco era, her designs are marked by a contemporary style. Pat Areias Sterling now offers an extensive line of handcrafted sterling silver jewelry and hair accessories collection as well as a belt and buckle collection. Each piece of Pat Areias's artistry is hand rendered, one by one. As such, from their sterling silver belt buckles to their many accessories (including hair pieces, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, button covers, key chains, money clips and home accents) they may be similar, but they are not the same.

During the 1960s and 1970s the firm popularized fashion trends such as the beatnik look, tweed suits, tight pants and tall, thigh-high boots, including the creation of arguably the most famous classic tuxedo suit for women in 1966, Le Smoking suit. He is the first to popularize ready-to-wear in an attempt to democratize fashion. He is also the first designer to use black models in his runway shows. Among his muses were Loulou de La Falaise, the daughter of a French marquis and an Anglo-Irish fashion model, Betty Catroux, the half-Brazilian daughter of an American diplomat. Source

Tourneau is America’s largest watch store, marketing over 100 different brands in more than 8,000 unique and incomparable styles. Tourneau is authorized to sell and service every major watch brand. Shop online with confidence for many fine timepieces from our new and Certified Pre-Owned watch collections.
Since 1900, shoppers have turned to Tourneau for value, integrity and the world’s largest selection of fine watches. Recognized as the undisputed authority in the watch industry, at Tourneau we believe that watches are more than mere instruments of time, but rather reflections of an individual’s lifestyle and personality.

Launched in 1999, Mondera is a unique combination of enduring traditional craftsmanship & modern innovative ideas in the business of jewelry. Founded by Fred & Pascal Mouawad, Mondera brings to you the Mouawad family’s collective experience of 119 years in the business coupled with a modern approach to help serve you better.
Every piece of our jewelry at Mondera goes through stringent quality control checks. (See the Mondera Promise). Every one of our diamonds is a high quality diamond, graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or the American Gem Society (AGS). Diamond Certificates are issued by these two organizations. We never compromise at any stage in the making of our jewelry whether it is the workmanship or the quality of our products.