Happy Stories From our customers

Here’s a little story recently sent to us from a client:

I told my friend Corrine after a recent break-up that I had never received any jewelry from my ex-boyfriend after 6 years of being together. Corrine was surprised and sad for me. She loved jewelry and seemed to attract beautiful pieces like a magnet, especially from her husband, who often custom designed pieces especially for her.

Weeks later, I receivedl this beautiful pendant necklace in the mail with a “love” letter from my friend, professing her undying friendship. I was so touched, I cried. I wear it all the time now. Our friendship has weathered many relationships…we should share the same tokens we appreciate from our romantic partners, right? We deserve it.

Key of Love Necklace with Pave Set Stones

Today, it seems near impossible to write about jewelry. Our country has been hit by one of the worst storms in history and tens of thousands are without homes, electricity and water.

Our business caters to clients all over the world, but the USA is where we reside. When it takes a beating, we all feel it.

Today, this post is our minor virtual attempt at sending love and safety to all those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn’t people feel as free to delight in whatever remains to them? ~Rose F. Kennedy

You may have never heard of Gustav Manz but you may have seen his work. Unfortunately, it was often behind the stamp of Cartier or Tiffany’s. But after decades, Gustav Manz is getting the recognition he’s due.

The jewelry maker Gustav Manz produced thousands of works in gold, silver and platinum, operating a Manhattan workshop from around 1901 to 1944. But his name shows up hardly anywhere.

He designed for higher-profile outfits including Tiffany & Company and Cartier, which put their own stamps on the precious metal. Only now are unmarked wares by Manz (pronounced Mahnz) finally receiving their due.

“Maybe he’s a little vindicated,” said Courtney Bowers, a historian who wrote her 2008 master’s thesis on Manz for a graduate program run by the Cooper-Hewitt museum and the Parsons school. During an interview at her family’s Manhattan jewelry workshop, she sported Manz gold rings with leaves engulfing turquoise and freshwater pearls.

Read more at New York Times.

Check out website dedicated to Gustav Manz and his work.

A garnet and opal bracelet by Gustav Manz and offered by Macklowe Gallery.