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STEVEN FOX JEWELRY
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betteridge.com
stevenfoxjewelry.com
Q: If you could choose any item in the store, what would it be? A: “My favorite items at the store are the handset Betteridge diamond clusters I wear every day. I wear the earrings in the smaller size, but the clusters are versatile, made in different sizes and as pendants, station necklaces, etc. With six fully faceted diamonds set in platinum, the center slightly raised, you get a three-dimensional feel, and the brilliance of the stones interacts making the combined sparkle often greater than that of a single stone. It’s very romantic, stunning from both the front and the side.” —Lauren Yoon, Senior Sales Executive, Betteridge
above: Extra-large diamond Astra earrings (8.46 ct tw); $43,000
Q: Which estate piece has the best backstory? A: “Throughout the stark winters in Russia, the master jeweler Fabergé worked on delicate floral studies to brighten the harsh landscape, and he was quoted as saying, ‘It is sometimes awkward to give jewels, but flowers are an acceptable alternative.’ This important Fabergé diamond gold enamel violets in rock crystal vase, circa 1908, symbolizes the influence of nature on collectible objects of desire.” —Steven B. Fox, Owner, Steven Fox Jewelry
above: Celestial Moon + Star Pendant in 14K yellow gold with diamonds (.18 ct); $990
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JL ROCKS jlrocks.com
Q: What’s different about the way women wear/buy jewelry today vs when you started? A: “The purchase of fine jewelry has shifted away from pieces that women buy just for special occasions and events. The same pair of earrings and layered necklaces are now worn for everything from dropping off children at school to barre class to professional attire. The casual lifestyle is here to stay, and this reflects how we wear our jewelry.” —Jamie Camche, Owner, JL Rocks
above: 4.83 ct. fancy yellow cushion-cut ring
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MASTER GOLDSMITH, INC. ringart.com
Q: What’s your most memorable commissioned project? A: “Building commissioned projects is a master goldsmith’s job description, but this 4.83 carat fancy yellow cushion-cut ring with half-moons was particularly fun. Not just because the quality of materials was inspiring, but it was so wonderful to have dialogue and input from the client about their appreciation for our handmade craft.” —Russ Hollander, President, Master Goldsmith, Inc.
above: Fabergé diamond gold enamel violets in rock crystal vase; $425,000
“I don’t exercise. If God had wanted me to bend over, He would have put diamonds on the floor.” –JOAN RIVERS
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