March 19, 2019 by Catherine Angiel

Modern Heirloom Engagement Rings

Vintage engagement rings by Catherine Angiel NYC

It’s no secret that most of my jewelry design is vintage inspired. Working behind the scenes in the industry, before I opened my own boutique, inspired me to take the ideas I had for my own jewelry further. My goal was to create modern pieces, but crafted in the same fashion as antiques— by hand. During the 90s, I was commissioned by Warner Brothers to recreate period pieces for movies, which just fueled my ideas further. I want my clients to walk away with jewelry that they feel sentimental towards while still getting to experience the thrill of adding a new piece to their collection. The store has been open for 25 years and I’ve been fortunate to now make rings for two generations of families so, it’s no secret that family is important to me. Designing jewelry that my clients will cherish and pass down for generations is what makes me proud every day of the work I do.

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September 26, 2017 by Catherine Angiel

Why diamond prices vary

Vintage Engagement Ring Catherine Angiel

Not only are diamonds beautiful and precious, they are each unique and no two are exactly the same. I still find this fascinating, and it certainly makes my job more exciting, however it makes comparison shopping confusing for the consumer.

Today’s consumer solely relies on the commonly known 4C’s and surfs the internet for the ‘best price’ but there is much more to diamond pricing that goes beyond the basic 4C’s. So are they really getting a deal?

The diamond market is controlled, and when comparing apples to apples, the prices are very competitive.

The common misconception is consumers think they are comparing identical stones when shopping online, when in fact there are numerous variables that determine a diamond’s beauty and price. That’s why it takes years of study to become a gemologist.

For example; different mines exhibit different characteristics in their diamonds; one type of inclusion could be better or worse than another, or one diamond could be brighter than another.

Cutting a diamond is a craft; an art developed over years that’s handed down from generation to generation. This is because every little detail along the cutting pipeline can make a huge difference in the finished product.

With high volume diamond websites on the rise, the consumer is removed from the experience of seeing diamonds in person, and working with an expert to point out their unique characteristics.

So the bottom line is; consumers have an entire industry of experts who are in the trenches looking at diamonds all day, every day. They have an intimate understanding of them and want nothing more than to share their education to help consumers pick the best diamond their money can buy.

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March 10, 2016 by Catherine Angiel

Vintage Engagement Ring | Catherine Angiel

Handmade Vintage Engagement Ring

Vintage Engagement Ring Catherine Angiel NYC

Vintage Engagement Ring Catherine Angiel

A wonderful way to symbolize a union is through the design that wraps around your finger.

Using the distinctive art form of hand carving, this beautiful vintage engagement ring was created by staying true to the elegant design and intricate detailed work created at the turn of the 20th century. Catherine Angiel takes great pride in its collections of simple, clean intrinsic beauty that carries this tradition on.

This ring from Catherine Angiel will be the prized possession of its wearer.

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