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john hardy aquamarine bracelet
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John Hardy Jewelry

Inspired by the natural beauty of Indonesia and the traditional craftsmanship of Asia, contemporary designer John Hardy has based his atelier on the island of Bali. From there, the local...

Jean Mahie — The Creative Genius
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Jean Mahie — The Creative Genius

Jean Mahie is a name that, when mentioned, will cause the face of any true jewelry collector to light up. Jean Mahie pieces are highly coveted for their unique, handcrafted...

Kutchinsky Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Earrings
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Kutchinsky Jewelry

The London-based Kutchinsky jewelry firm was founded in 1893 by Polish-born Hirsch Kutchinsky and his son. The small venture soon found widespread success that continued when Kutchinsky’s grandchildren took control...

Kieselstein-Cord Jewelry
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Kieselstein-Cord Jewelry

Barry Kieselstein-Cord is a New York jewelry designer known since the 1970s for his contemporary creations that take inspiration from nature with animal motifs such as horses, alligators and dogs,...

Lydia Courteille Jewelry
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Lydia Courteille Jewelry

Inside her "cabinet of curiosities"

Loree Rodkin Michelle Earrings
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Loree Rodkin Jewelry

Loree Rodkin is the quintessential Los Angeles jewelry designer with celebrities, rock stars and rap stars as her clients. Bringing a unique aesthetic to her work which combines, old world...

Louis Vuitton Jewelry
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Louis Vuitton Jewelry

For well over a century, the French luxury brand Louis Vuitton has been synonymous with exceptional quality and the highest echelons of fashion. The signature LV monogram is a symbol...

ilias lalaounis necklace
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Lalaounis Jewelry

The name Lalaounis is synonymous with luxurious gold jewelry, inspired by the art of ancient civilizations. Ilias Lalaounis is a famous fourth generation jeweler from Athens, Greece known for his...

Lacloche Frères Jewelry
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Lacloche Frères Jewelry

The European firm of Lacloche Frères was founded in the late 19th Century. While already an important jewelry house, Lacloche was best known for its innovative Art Deco jewelry designs,...

mimi so ring bracelet
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Mimi So Jewelry

Third-generation jeweler Mimi So started young in the business. As an eight-year-old, she gravitated to her family’s three jewelry stores in Chinatown in New York City. Immigrants from Hong Kong...

martin katz diamond ring
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Martin Katz Jewelry

It should come as no surprise that Beverly Hills-based jeweler Martin Katz is a go-to jeweler for the Hollywood elite. Katz began making and selling jewelry in college and upon...

Marco Bicego Jewelry
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Marco Bicego Jewelry

Italian designer Marco Bicego learned his trade at his father’s knee, in the family business. Bicego, Sr., a goldsmith, had established a jewelry company in 1958, which was handed down...