Richard Krementz Gemstones For over 130 years, the Krementz family has been foremost among America's fine jewelry manufacturers. Newark, New Jersey has been a major jewelry manufacturing center since the early 19th century. It was in this city that George Krementz began manufacturing karat gold jewelry for men and women in 1866. With fine dress sets for men and beautiful pins, necklaces and earrings for women, Krementz Jewelry soon became a tradition of excellence and quality. A line of costume jewelry was later added to the Krementz collection, manufactured as impeccably as its karat gold counterpart.

Krementz adapted effortlessly to the changing fashions and styles through the years, remaining a premier jewelry manufacturer. A look through the archives reveals pieces that are clearly art nouveau, art deco as well as other distinct styles.

By the 1970s, the Krementz umbrella covered many collections: overlay (costume) jewelry, wedding rings, 14 karat fashion jewelry, 14 karat religious jewelry, 18 karat diamond jewelry, and platinum and 18 karat colored gemstone jewelry.

Today, the Krementz family still manufactures in Newark under the name Richard Krementz Gemstones. They decided to no longer participate in the costume jewelry business, and sold the overlay collection, along with the religious jewelry collection in 1997. Essentially, they have gone back to their roots, streamlining their production to only 18 karat and platinum jewelry. Although times and styles have changed, the legacy that began with George Krementz in 1866 is perhaps more distinct than ever, because each piece of jewelry today is created with uncompromised quality and superior craftsmanship.

Today, Richard Krementz Jr. and Richard Krementz III, the founder's grandson and great grandson, continue their family's fine art of jewelry making. It is truly a specialized craft, a delicate balance of design, gemstones and precious metals.

There are many jewelry manufacturers in the world, but only a handful can truly create masterpieces of timeless beauty and graceful precision as Richard Krementz Gemstones. Richard Krementz Gemstones has two very distinct collections: colored gemstone jewelry and bridal jewelry, both in 18 karat and platinum.

Hidalgo's wonderful collection of mix and match stackable rings and bracelets in diamond, 18k white and yellow gold, or platinum with enamel, allows you to change the look of your rings to match your wardrobe. All the rings and bracelets shown are sets of three, four and even five rings together. They are all sold separately so you can always add to your collection over the years. You will find that Hidalgo rings will also enhance some of your existing rings. For example, the very thin enamel guards will allow you to change the look of basic wedding bands. All Hidalgo diamonds are VVS, G color or better. Even their tiniest 1 point diamonds are full cut. They also make matching hoop earrings and bracelets to match their ring collections.

Roberto Coin : With headquarters in Vicenza, the Italian town famed for its jewelry throughout the world, the Company was founded in 1977 by the Venetian Roberto Coin. The American subsidiary, Roberto Coin Inc., is run by Roberto's partner, Peter Webster and is based in New York on Fifth Avenue. The Company first started working in gold, then gradually introduced gemstones and diamonds. In order to satisfy the diverse tastes of the European, North and South American, Eastern and Far Eastern markets, each year more than 600 new models of jewelry are produced, with the high quality, which is in keeping with the reputation of the Company. The moving spirit behind the creation of the jewels is Roberto himself, assisted by a team of highly qualified workers capable of blending age-old techniques with modern innovations to create the product for which the Company is famous.

Ranking amongst the top 8 jewelry brands in America, Roberto Coin has designed its jewelry to meet the expectations of one of the most demanding markets in the world. Always contributing new, inventive, fashionable creations and never ceasing to delight. Always expressing the spirit of the Company by trying very hard to set trends, to be different, to be among the best and to please the most discriminating and demanding clients.

If fashion is a reflection of our times, and if fashion is the art of being different, the future will, in a fast-moving, high-tech world, bring a yearning for hand-made, authentic jewelry. To enliven this imperfect future, Roberto Coin brings colours into fashion. jewelry in gold or platinum with coloured gemstones or diamonds: the important thing is to enjoy creating with passion, these products of an ancient art. Visit the Roberto Coin website