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| BEFORE - 1950's diamond cocktail ring |
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It seems everyone loves a good story! I am frequently told by clients and viewers of my website and facebook page that as much as they love seeing the jewelry, they love reading the "stories behind the stones" --- so this week I've decided to tell the story with the stones -- I was contacted by a family to help them sort out their inherited jewelry - among the many pieces we sorted was this 1950's diamond cocktail ring. No one thinks it has seen the light of day for twenty years! My client is one of three boys and the ring had belonged to his mother with special instructions for his wife to do what she wanted with it.
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| AFTER - Removable diamond pendant with necklace |
At first, all she knew was that she wanted to
reset the diamonds and make something new. Once clean the stones were dazzling and after removing them and measuring --- I presented several ideas to my clients -- one of which was similar to a necklace I had done last year utilizing a large center stone in a circle pendant. There were plenty of perfectly matched diamonds to make that and a new diamonds-by-the-yard type necklace. The only stones missing were for the enhancer - so I purchased ones to match. Needless to say, this very special pendant now hangs on a very special daughter-in-law, whose face shines almost as much as the diamonds:)
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| AFTER - Removable diamond pendant and necklace |
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| AFTER - Removable pendant shown on black cord |
I am a jewelry designer and entrepreneur. My custom designs are versatile, elegant, and always reflective of their new owner. I quickly grasp what setting will best suit my client’s current lifestyle and needs. Whether contemporary or traditional, I find or create “the perfect setting” for heirloom and new jewelry alike.
For over twenty years I have cultivated relationships with the best diamond and pearl distributors in the business, as well as premiere estate dealers. I love the concept of creating new jewelry with stones that have a story. Each piece of jewelry I create with a client has a story - whether using an existing stone, finding an antique or new stone, an heirloom either continues or begins.
Before starting The Perfect Setting I worked in the investment banking industry; first at Morgan Stanley, then at JP Morgan where I was a Vice President in the Compliance Department. I left the banking industry to stay home with my children, and soon after co-founded an accessories and gift company, which I later expanded on my own to include jewelry.
Working in the jewelry business is a dream come true! I look forward to meeting you and your jewelry soon!
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