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Katie Decker

Katie Decker

Designed by women, for women

Carousel necklace has over 11 carats of diamonds, set in 18k white gold.

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Gumuchian is truly a family affair, going back to its origins in Istanbul, then to Antwerp and finally to New York. The family’s matriarch, Anita Gumuchian, designer and expert in coloured stone acquisitions, is joined by her daughers Myriam Gumuchian Schreiber, president of Marketing and Sales, and Patricia Gumuchian Grayson, president of Product Development and Manufacturing. Together this talented trio has created a brand with a superb reputation for innovation, originality, quality, and customer service. In terms of innovation and originality, Gumuchian has made three major contributions to the jewelry industry. First is the pioneering three-prong setting where the stones sit tight against each other. Second is the Captiva collection, the first to set diamonds in the shank of the ring as well as on top. The third is Twinset, where tiny diamonds are carefully set into the prongs holding the larger stones. Gumuchian was also one of the first to use platinum in its bridal lines in the 1970s.

And the innovation continues. This year the talented trio is introducing “Lady G.” Crafted in diamonds and yellow and white gold with the same Gumuchian concern for high quality and unique design, it comes at a more affordable price point. With a tagline “Style Is Everything,” Lady G is inspired by glass window motifs found in different cultures, and comes in long chain necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and pendants, all with slightly different designs.

And, when it comes to quality, the mother-daughters team takes a hands-on approach. They inspect each piece — hand-made in their New York ateliers with unparalleled care and craftsmanship using the latest technology — to ensure that it meets the Gumuchian standard.

Our buyers at David Gardner’s Jewelers are not the only ones to recognize the trio’s talents. Award-winning Gumuchian jewelry has been seen on the Red Carpet and the Big and Small Screens, adorning celebrities such as Gisele Bundchen, Mariah Carey, Stacy London, Felicity Huffman, and Tatum O’Neill, among others. ©2011, International Jewlery Couture — Europa Star

“We have a French aesthetic to our jewelry. We learned our trade from French designers, who are very particular about the way they finish their jewelry.”

— Myriam Gumuchian

AWARDS:

Women’s Jewelry Association Excellence in Design Award, 1995 Diamond Promotion Service Right Hand Ring Award, 2004 Couture Town & Country Awards, 1998, 2000 and 2004. Jeweler’s Choice Award, 2008

Signature New Moon diamond hoops, in platinum.

Lady Di Ring featuring 11.21ct oval Sapphire surrounded by 3 carats of diamonds, in platinum.

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