FD Gallery | New York City, Rare Vintage Jewelry and Objet d'art, Boucheron, Hemmerle, Van Cleef and Arpels, Cartier, Viren Bhagat and More

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james narse

James Nares' paintings seek to capture the very moment of their own creation. Using brushes of his own design, he repeatedly creates his strokes, over and over again, until he feels he has made one that represents a precision of balance between intent and improvisation.

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FD IN FOCUS:
turquoise

Turquoise from Persia and the Sinai has been know since antiquity and was frequently used in ancient Egyptian jewelry. From then on, it was used intermittently and particularly favored in the 1860s, mounted in necklaces designed as serpents. Over a century later, there was a resurgence for turquoise jewels, often combined with either diamonds, sapphires, rubies or amethyst.

FD | RARE, VINTAGE & COVETED
21 East 65th Street (65th Street and Madison Avenue), New York City, NY, 10065 | 212 772 2440
Monday through Friday, 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM and Saturday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

More about FD Gallery

The FD Gallery in New York City strives to be a welcoming space for serious shoppers and casual browsers alike. The gallery is home to coveted collectibles,but there is no doubt that their rare vintage jewelry takes center stage. Master jewelers Belperron, Hemmerle, and Boucheron are among the many designers represented. Van Cleef and Arpels is a favored designer, with pieces characterized by effortless elegance and sophistication as can be seen in the coveted Van Cleef and Arpels Zipper Necklace. Hemmerle Jewelry is fun and festive but never lacking in opulence while Aldo Cipullo designs effortlessly intertwine the masculine and the feminine; his gold and diamond “Nail” bracelets and necklaces are included in this lavish collection. Gift givers and treasure hunters flock to FD for its notable variety of vintage jewelry ranging from a 1940s Rubel Ballerina to vintage Art Deco jewelry and watches by Tiffany and Company.

A major theme at FD Inspired is the sense of history, both with individual pieces and the designers themselves. Suzanne Belperron was a pioneer for female jewelers and a master in her own right, but Belperron Jewelry is rarity in shops due to the limited amount of her pieces on the market. FD is lucky enough to have several of her pieces in their collection. Boucheron Jewelry comes from one of the oldest jewelry design houses represented at FD and Verdura has been favored by Hollywood starlets and royalty for more a half century. Cartier has a dedicated case, including Cartier Panther and Tutti Frutti jewelry, the latter of which commands more influence than its name might suggest: These vibrantly colored pieces have been imitated by many, but at FD, they are authentically Cartier.

While “vintage” is heavily represented here, it is not a prerequisite for inclusion. More accurately, items in this gallery must be uniquely interesting, uncommon treasures. Newer Viren Bhagat and Taffin jewelry pieces fit the bill. Taffin shares his namesake and exquisite taste with uncle of The House of Givenchy and Viren Bhagat is known for his one of a kind, incredibly rare jewelry, crafted with vintage Indian gems. Additionally, FD has an impressive curated collection of furniture, prints and sculptures. One such objet d’art FD designers is Patrick Mavros, a beloved artisan and creator of gorgeous silver sculptures inspired by the landscapes and creatures of Africa. These exquisite pieces of art, from antique Art Deco jewelry to museum quality first edition books, can be admired and purchased at FD on 65th Street, off Madison Avenue.

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