Shopping for something special for Valentine’s Day for a loved one (or yourself)? Allow us to suggest the timelessly luxurious designs by Reinstein Ross Goldsmiths.
Playful and evocative, the Greek Eye or Mati safe guards against evil spells. The symbol dates to ancient Greece when it was believe that on could suffer a spate of bad luck from the evil stare of an adversary.
RR has recently opened a pop-up on Madison Avenue, just in time for the Valentine’s gifting and receiving. Want to drop a hint to your significants other? Just forward the link and see what wonderful treaures appear – Reinstein Ross.
Hilary and I were invited to a peek behind the scenes at Reinstein Ross Goldsmiths in the Meatpacking District before they moved uptown.
We were delighted to meet the Goldsmith Judith as she set about working on a new piece. The gold is custom-alloyed, hand-fabricated and set with rare gemstones of exceptional vibrancy and color. Since their inception in 1985, the made-in-New York brand has been committed to artisanal craftsmanship.
We couldn’t resist picking a few the exceptional pieces for our wish list, including several drawing inspirations from past cultures. Intaglios are created by etching into the surface of the stone, they date back centuries to a practical purpose, imprinting a wax seal to identify the sender and avoid dastardly message tampering. Cameos present a raised relief image carved from one material and also have ancient origins of a more decorative nature, either worn as jewelry or admired as miniature works of art.
KK & Hilary Wish List
What we love about Reinstein Ross is the range of possibilities and styles – from a chic pair of hoops, rings and pendants for everyday, to a fantastic collection of statement pieces. And all are Made in New York with creativity and care. Hilary and I thank our friend, Kimberly Flaster for reintroducing us to of this iconic brand so perfect for our modern lifestyles.
