List the 3 best jewelry houses

[Imdanny]

IN YOUR SUBJECTIVE OPTION

IN NO NECESSARY ORDER

NO DEBATES OR ARGUMENTS

THIS IS AN INFORMAL, SUBJECTIVE LIST I'm ASKING YOU TO MAKE.

THANKS.

My entry:

1. VC&A
2. Cartier
3. Harry Winston

 

[diva rose]

I only have 2 on my list:

Harry Winston
Graff

 

[Circe]

1.) JAR

2)Buccellati

3) de Grisogono

 

[JewelFreak]

This is fun, Danny. Don't know if I can stop at 3.

1. Oscar Heyman Bros.

2. Graff

3. David Webb

 

[rosetta]

JAR

VC&A

Graff

 

[Madam Bijoux]

Graff
Leviev
Cartier

 

[iLander]

Faberge

Louis Comfort Tiffany

Michele Della Valle

Here's a thread on the last one:
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/art-with-gems.152929/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/art-with-gems.152929/[/URL]

I personally don't think any decent jewelry has been made since about 1940, but that's my HO

 

[JewelFreak]

Yeah, iLander, at least since the late 50s, no great jewelry. Della Valle is one of my favorites too, great choice.

--- Laurie

 

[tyty333]

1. Reeds
2. Kays
3. Zales

(ok...stop throwing tomatoes...I'm only joking!!!)

 

[slg47]

1. Reeds
2. Kays
3. Zales

(ok...stop throwing tomatoes...I'm only joking!!!)

 

[iLander]

1. Reeds
2. Kays
3. Zales

(ok...stop throwing tomatoes...I'm only joking!!!)

Well, that certainly gave me a little cardiac exercise!

At least until I got to the joking line. . .

Where the h@ll's my defibrillator . . .

 

[Jennifer W]

I don't know, but I think Madame Bijoux's house has to be on that list.

 

[Imdanny]

1. Reeds
2. Kays
3. Zales

(ok...stop throwing tomatoes...I'm only joking!!!)

Hahahahaha! That's hilarious.

Now more serious lists please. I'm fascinated by this subject.

 

[Imdanny]

This is fun, Danny. Don't know if I can stop at 3.

1. Oscar Heyman Bros.

2. Graff

3. David Webb

Well, how about you add 3 more, Laurie.

 

[AprilBaby]

My list agrees with yours.

VC&A

Harry Winston

Cartier

 

[purselover]

Graff
Harry Winston
Cartier

 

[Pandora II]

Garrards
Graff
Cartier

 

[Imdanny]

Ok, so the ones I didn't pick are:

Graff

JAR

Buccellati

de Grisogono

Oscar Heyman Bros.

David Webb

Leviev

Faberge

Louis Comfort Tiffany

Michele Della Valle ( [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/art-with-gems.152929/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/art-with-gems.152929/[/URL] )

Garrards

Would anyone like to tell me more about why you like these houses, maybe give us some links, or some eye candy? Or am I being greedy?

 

[kenny]

Would anyone like to tell me more about why you like these houses, maybe give us some links, or some eye candy? Or am I being greedy?

Here's some eye candy . . . literally.

 

[Imdanny]

Would anyone like to tell me more about why you like these houses, maybe give us some links, or some eye candy? Or am I being greedy?

Here's some eye candy . . . literally.

I'm trying to get edumucated, you joker!

 

[diva rose]

Here is a link:

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/executive-lifestyle/diamonds-are-graffs-best-friend/story-e6frg9zo-1225955054864

Pink Diamond worth $46.2Million US. Graff bought it from a private buyer but it's a Harry Winston.
A lot of the jewellers buy the amazing pieces which are from Harry Winston. Since Harry's death and take over of the company (his sons had a fight which resulted in fall of the business) - Harry Winston hasn't been as great.

 

[diva rose]

Link to Graff:
http://www.graffdiamonds.com/_html/index.php?sectionid=2&pgid=570

I have to say - their website isn't fantastic.

More gobbling by Graff:
http://www.luxist.com/2008/12/12/graff-gobbles-up-the-wittelsbach-diamond/

 

[Madam Bijoux]

Jennifer W:

I don't know, but I think Madame Bijoux's house has to be on that list.

Awwww, thanks!

 

[Madam Bijoux]

Imdanny, here's the link for Leviev. His store is at 62nd & Madison in NYC. Graff's windows are just a stone's throw away.
http://www.leviev.com/#/home.php

 

[iLander]

I like to use the auction houses for a lot of edjamacation. If you poke around in archived lots at Sothebys and past lots at Christies, there are tons of goodies to see.

http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/searchresults.aspx?entry=Della%20Valle%20&searchtype=p#action=refine&entry=Della%20Valle%20&searchtype=p&sid=edb59e2c-57da-4d67-952e-d17f4c6bf433

 

[Harriet]

Same list as you, Danny.

 

[Madam Bijoux]

Harriet, it's great to see you back on the board

 

[Imdanny]

Here is a link:

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/executive-lifestyle/diamonds-are-graffs-best-friend/story-e6frg9zo-1225955054864

Pink Diamond worth $46.2Million US. Graff bought it from a private buyer but it's a Harry Winston.
A lot of the jewellers buy the amazing pieces which are from Harry Winston. Since Harry's death and take over of the company (his sons had a fight which resulted in fall of the business) - Harry Winston hasn't been as great.

The Cartier family lost control of the company in the '60's iirc.

 

[Imdanny]

Same list as you, Danny.

I'm honored that you and AprilBaby think so.

 

[Imdanny]

Imdanny, here's the link for Leviev. His store is at 62nd & Madison in NYC. Graff's windows are just a stone's throw away.
http://www.leviev.com/#/home.php

Thanks.