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aletto brothers

The family saga of the Aletto Brothers firm has spanned five generations and carried them far from their native Naples, Italy. However, the exquisite quality of materials and high caliber of design have remained constant. Producing innovative yet wearable jewelry from their Boca Raton, Florida location, their work continues to attract discerning collectors.

buccellati

Opening in Milan in 1919 and then expanding to Rome and Florence, Mario Buccellati’s work quickly gained acclaim amongst royalty. Four of his sons entered the business and continued the legacy. In 1951, Buccellati became the first Italian jewelry designer with a location on Fifth Avenue in New York City. Producing jewelry using a wide variety of precious materials, the firm is synonymous with class, elegance and fine craftsmanship.

bvlgari

Hailing from Greece, Sotirios Bulgari traveled to Italy in 1880 carrying with him the silversmith art honed by his family since the Byzantine era. Opening in Naples and producing archeological revival jewelry, he soon developed a large enough following to require larger premises and additional locations. During the early twentieth century, Sotirios’s sons had a major impact on the character of Bulgari’s style. From the 1920’s to the 1960’s, the inspiration stemmed mainly from the latest French designs and included jewelry made in the Edwardian, Deco, and Reotro styles. By the 1970’s the focus again shifted to creating a unique style all their own and it is this desire that drives their work still today.

cartier

Founded in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier, this French house has remained at the forefront of fine jewelry generation after generation. Vastly expanding the reputation and reach of the firm were Louis-Francois’ grandsons who are responsible for establishing the name as a worldwide luxury icon. Creating extravagant works for the clients ranging from the French royals to Hollywood’s elite, Cartier is responsible for producing some of the most recognizable and sought after jewels known for their feminine style and timeless elegance.

c.d. peacock

First opening its doors in 1837, the jeweler staked its claim as Chicago’s first fine jewelry and timepiece shop. Primarily a watch dealer in the beginning, C.D. Peacock gradually expanded its jewelry offerings and became a well known supplier of fine Arts and Crafts style jewelry at the turn of the twentieth century.

graFF diamoNds

Founded in 1960, Graff Diamonds has become synonymous with diamonds of world class quality. Founder Laurence Graff has aggressively pursued and purchased an impressive array of the most historic and precious diamonds notably including the famed 35.56 carat Wittelsbach blue and an exquisite 24.78 carat pink diamond. Featured in their global network of boutiques, Graff Diamonds provides jewels at the pinnacle of rarity and exclusivity.

hammermaN bros.

Founded in 1946 by three brothers, Hy, Ben, and Bernard, Hammerman Bros. was a manufacturing jeweler that offered fine quality jewelry to retailers across the country. Experiencing much success, they decided to expand to include watch production and boutique items, as well as diamond cutting. Following in their tradition of exquisitely fine jewelry, Hammerman Bros. diamonds are often valued around one million dollars. Hammerman Bros. is still family-owned and operated, and their jewelry is sold not only in the United States, but also in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

harry wiNstoN

Nicknamed “The King of Diamonds”, Harry Winston was a master of creating excitement surrounding his work. Beginning in the 1920’s he made a name for himself buying estates containing important stones. His best known transaction was the purchase of Evelyn Walsh MacLean’s collection which most notably included the Hope Diamond. The Harry Winston aesthetic combines exceedingly fine stones with minimalist settings designed to highlight only their inherent beauty.

heNry duNay

Founding his New York based studio in 1965, Henry Dunay went on to achieve fame for first producing one-of-a-kind pave diamond designs and then transitioning to his well known collection featuring precious metals in a wide variety of meticulously crafted textures. He is renowned for creating his finest works by first finding the perfect stone and then building the piece around it.

J.e. caldwell

Known by connoisseurs for their beautiful Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewels, this Philadelphia firm began in 1839 and continues to operate today. Working with some fo the best jewelers overseas, Caldwell first introduced wealthy Philadelphians to the style and sophistication of European design. During the Art Nouveau era and throughout the Art Deco period the firm started designing and fabrication works in house. Often featuring unusual gemstones, the work was and has remained of the highest quality.

oscar heymaN brothers

Parlaying expertise gained while apprenticing at Faberge in Russia, the Heyman brothers drew upon their skill to produce wondrous jewels at their New York offices. The inherent quality of their art has led top names such as Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels to commission pieces from them. Valuing every step in the creation of fine jewelry, the firm goes so far as to alloy their own gold and platinum. They also make their won tools to perform the painstakingly exact stone setting that sets their work apart.

seamaN schepps

An immigrant’s son, who grew up in the tenements of New York’s Lower East Side, Seaman Schepps established his reputation by designing exclusive pieces mixing unique ideas, bold colors and sharp textures. After a brief stint in California, the Schepps family moved back to New York where Schepps opened his 6th Avenue salon. When the stock market crashed in 1929, Schepps, like many of his clients, lost everything. With a remodeled business plan and renewed vigor, he reopened his doors on Madison Avenue in 1934 where he served clients such as President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the Duchess of Windsor, and members of the Du Pont, Mellon and Rockefeller families. Although Schepps passed on in 1972, his namesake house continues to attract collectors looking for jewelry of splendor and singular style.

tiFFaNy & co.

The best known jeweler in the United States and perhaps the world, Tiffany & Company has, for much of its history, exhibited the best gems from around the world and work from some of the finest jewelry designers. The reputations of such luminaries as Schlumberger, Claflin, Peretti and Cummings were forged while working for this great house. Not limited to any one genre, Tiffany has produced an astounding array of jeweled art over its history and continues forward today with their global reach.

vaN cleeF & arpels

Starting with a marriage between two families both intimately involved with the jewelry arts, this Parisian firm founded in 1898 has created a unique character all its own. Its exclusive pieces have been eagerly collected by royalty and celebrity alike. Credited with many innovations in construction and design, this master jeweler is also known for having the highest standards for their gems. Only using stones of the very best quality and rarity, a jewel by Van Cleef & Arpels is viewed first as art and then accessory.