https://www.cardinalgems.com/home daily 1.0 2020-09-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f42f39e381f2c334d5668c8/1599223195074/Rings%2B2a.jpg Home - Custom Designed Jewelry Let’s work together to create the perfect piece of jewelry for that special someone in your life. No matter the budget, you can expect the exact same level of personal service and attention as no project is more important than the next. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f53ec589a612620ecc62187/1599335528455/Gemstone+Variety+Photo.jpg Home - Gemstone Sales From mine to market, I travel directly to the source to ensure my clients receive the finest quality gemstones at the best possible prices. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f41b15b61f8cf24f5b309b4/1599223362582/Pin2.jpg Home - Estate Jewelry Purchases and Redesigns Explore selling, or redesigning, those pieces of jewelry you inherited from a loved one that have been sitting in your jewelry box for years unworn. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f53f063746c776c65765c63/1599336614335/Appraisal%2BTemplate.jpg Home - Appraisals Simple or detailed, single piece or multi piece, I have the tools and knowledge to assist you in creating an appraisal that fits your needs. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f5400b6aea09f618e261b1c/1599340735018/Asscher+Cut+Diamond+Band+Ring+Repair.jpg Home - Repairs That broken piece of jewelry doesn’t need to sit around forever. Contact me and let’s work together to figure out the best possible solution and get you back wearing your favorite piece as soon as possible. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f41bb3aa662a571343d78b4/1599278601854/Custom%2BDiamond%2BEngagement%2BRing.jpg Home - Testimonials and Past Creations Scroll through a collection of past custom designs and see what clients have to say about the process of working with me to design some of their most cherished possessions. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f557611aab9af0591bbe6eb/1599436323339/Cardinal+Gems+Photo+of+Kevin.jpg Home - About Me Learn a little bit about who I am and the journey that lead me to starting Cardinal Gems. https://www.cardinalgems.com/about-me daily 0.75 2020-09-13 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f55611658ec0849a0d84a70/1599430995665/Skidmore+College+Jewelry+And+Metals.jpg About Me https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f55663236732345b4e57356/1599432269991/Cardinal+Gems+Photo+of+Kevin.jpg About Me https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f5561d3d4f2f029365ebbff/1599431146475/GIA+Graduate+Gemologist+Program.jpg About Me https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f5638f18063d021590cfbaa/1599486207153/Gemstone+Layouts+.jpg About Me https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f56409297a94b5ab64615df/1599488164911/Vintage+Ring+Designs.jpg About Me https://www.cardinalgems.com/custom-designed-jewelry daily 0.75 2020-09-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f55b914aab9af0591c2dcf5/1599453472909/Custom+Designed+Jewelry+Compilation.jpg Custom Designed Jewelry https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f550c8c7db5551962482ef7/1599409964388/Oval+and+Pear+Shape+Diamonds.jpg Custom Designed Jewelry We will begin with some initial back and forth via email or on the phone to get the process started and figure out which direction we will be heading. Discussions will vary from such things as stone shape and type, initial design thoughts and budget. If we are exploring diamonds I will explain to you about color, clarity, cut and carat weight, and will give you my opinions on maximizing your value when purchasing a stone so that we can get the most bang for your buck. If we are going the colored stone route I will discuss similar things as I would during diamond discussions, but add such things as color saturation and hue, as well as which colored stone varieties are suitable for engagement rings due to hardness and being able to stand up to daily wear and tear. I have built up strong relationships over the years with many gemstone dealers throughout New York City, across the country and around the world that will allow me to source the finest stones at the best possible prices for my customers. Once we have a firm grasp on what we are looking to create I will begin to source stones on your behalf in order to build a collection for you to view either in person or via photographs. Guiding you throughout the selection process we’ll compare stones based on their characteristics and weigh the pros and cons for as long as needed until you’re fully confident in your final stone choice. Once we have decided on our stone, or stones, we will move on to the design process where we begin to build the ring. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f550e106699dc5f7fca00a6/1599409705447/Oval+Diamond+Three+Stone+Ring+Cad+Design.jpg Custom Designed Jewelry The reason we work on selecting your stone, or stones, first before moving onto the design process is because all the settings are custom made to the exact dimension of your stone, including crown height and depth percentage, as well as your personal specifications. Custom creating the settings ensures that the final product will be perfectly proportionate and tailored to your design needs, whereas if we were to use a ready made setting not only would the quality be lower but the proportions would not be up to standards. At this point in our journey the stone, or stones, has been handed over to the designer who is working diligently on designing your custom setting using a CAD program to ensure that everything is created to your specifications. As you can see in the image, the stone of your choice has been scanned into the program and then the setting is built around the stone using a wire frame process to ensure it is custom tailored to the dimensions and angles of your stone. Once the wire frame is completed a rendered image is created to allow you to see what the finished product would look like. Seeing this rendered image truly allows you to not only visualize the finished piece, but gives you the confidence to make an informed decision about progressing forward with your custom design. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f550fa77db5551962488e06/1599410168123/Oval+and+Pear+Shape+Diamond+Three+Stone+RIng.jpg Custom Designed Jewelry After you’re comfortable with your design, and you give me the go ahead to proceed, the wax model is printed and then cast into the metal of our choice. Platinum, 18k Yellow Gold, 18k White Gold and 18k Rose Gold are the traditional choices, and we can discuss the pros and cons of each as well as what works best with your stone choice to determine what makes the most sense for your custom design. Once the casting has been completed, it will go through a pre-polishing process to get the casting cleaned up and ready for stone setting. As you can see in the images here, straight from the jewelers work station, the stones are sitting perfectly in the pre-polished ring casting looking beautiful and ready for setting. Throughout the production I will keep you informed as to where we are in the process and send you progress pictures whenever possible. I will be in constant contact with the jewelers and checking in on your piece every step of the way to ensure that it is up to my rigorous standards. The last thing I want is for a mistake to be made during production, only to be found out upon completion, so this is why I stay abreast of the happenings throughout the production process. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f55127075dd3715b134a26b/1599410986147/Oval+and+Pear+Shape+Diamond+Three+Stone+Ring+3.jpg Custom Designed Jewelry Once the stones have been masterfully set into your custom designed setting, and the final polish has been completed, I will thoroughly inspect every aspect of the piece to ensure all your specifications have been met and that it meets my scrupulous standards. As long as my standards have been met, and no small adjustments need to be made, I will either notify you it’s ready for pickup, or will send you detailed photos to inform you it is ready for shipment. The completed piece will be presented in a gorgeous wooden box, but even that is subject to customization, so if you would prefer something different you simply let me know and I will accommodate that request. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f55a7f035cfcb0f5cfd0e4f/1599449086633/Beach+Engagement+Compilation.jpg Custom Designed Jewelry After working hard together to design the perfect engagement ring for that special someone in your life, there’s only one thing left to do…. They’ll fall in love with you all over again after you get down on one knee, open up the ring box, ask that most important question and slide that gorgeous ring onto their finger. Now you can sit back, relax and enjoy watching them marvel at the treasured keepsake you created especially for them. https://www.cardinalgems.com/gemstone-sales daily 0.75 2020-09-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f5286078ee6084ebb9b501b/1599243799073/Sri+Lanka+Artisinal+Sapphire+Mining.jpg Gemstone Sales https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f524b7cda6f541c26d1289b/1599228831170/Sri+Lanka+Sapphire+Mining+Operation+1b.jpg Gemstone Sales https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f542056d65fd4695b6aeb28/1599348832413/Rough+and+Polished+Sapphire+in+Sri+Lankan+Marketplace.jpg Gemstone Sales https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f528c13ccfab33d80966960/1599245343477/Sri+Lanka+Gem+Market.jpg Gemstone Sales https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f5289ba15dc9b4a5f146af4/1599245301165/Sri+Lankan+Sapphire+Heat+Treatment+Facility.jpg Gemstone Sales https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f565a0e020c314b1ff37592/1599494682798/Sri+Lanka+Gem+Cutting+Operation.jpg Gemstone Sales https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f5286321cf0db028ed86c6a/1599243842767/Sri+Lankan+Artisinal+Sapphire+Pit+Mine.jpg Gemstone Sales https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f5666a035cfcb0f5c10a441/1599497902050/Gemstone+Variety+.jpg Gemstone Sales https://www.cardinalgems.com/repairs daily 0.75 2020-09-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f559e82aab9af0591c06770/1599446665174/Vintage+Diamond+Ring+Repair.jpg Repairs https://www.cardinalgems.com/testimonials daily 0.75 2020-09-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f47177e58d3de0db3cd9c96/1598495155280/Custom%2BDiamond%2BEngagement%2BRing.jpg Testimonials Kevin has the perfect combination of creativity, professionalism, and resourcefulness you look for in a jeweler. My (now) wife could not be happier with how the pieces we designed together came out. Looking forward to continuing to work with him for years to come! -Andrea & James N. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f4923dbe67a8c73b010442c/1598628855024/Diamond+Engagment+Ring+and+Wedding+Band.jpg Testimonials https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f4c67ec64cb372724daae0a/1598843124500/Gold+Charm+Necklace.jpg Testimonials Whether I have a specific piece in mind or need ideas for a holiday gift, Kevin always listens and is able to steer the project to the perfect outcome because he consistently listens to the client. I never feel like he is selling me on anything or has preconceived notions of what he thinks the outcome should be, instead he listens and guides based on my ideas. Rebecca & Daniel F. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f4d017614aac00fb0267859/1599140354806/Round%2BDiamond%2Band%2BSapphire%2BEngagement%2BRing%2Band%2BWedding%2BBand.jpg Testimonials I worked with Kevin in designing both my wife's engagement and wedding bands. Throughout the entire process, Kevin made sure our vision would be met. Kevin provided myriad checkpoints throughout the process, from 3d renderings to the actual gems set in a wax replica of the final band, making us comfortable and confident we were all working together in a common direction. Kevin's eye for detail along with his attention to us as people made for a fun, relaxed experience in designing something truly personal and unique. I'll be speaking to Kevin for any future jewelry needs, above anybody else. -Jenna & Will B. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f52c3f76998e522de599edd/1599259730442/Round+Diamond+Vintage+Style+Wedding+Set.jpg Testimonials Kevin has been my primary contact for jewelry and accessories for more than a decade. From everyday wear to the big occasions, he has delivered time and time again. My wife receives compliments on her engagement ring, designed by Kevin, on a regular basis. Not only is work impeccable, but he is a pleasure to deal with. No surprises, no gimmicks. Just high quality craftsmanship at the right price. I couldn't imagine buying from anyone else. -Ashley & Zach S. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f472791c63e2033a292d600/1598498711798/Diamond%2Band%2BPurple%2BSapphire%2BEngagement%2BRing.jpg Testimonials Kevin went above and beyond to help me find the stones to craft the perfect ring. While I had an idea of what I wanted there was a lot I was unsure of but I knew I could trust his suggestions. Needless to say, my wife loves it. -Danielle & Alex S. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f4877177e4f39199b58d221/1598584610985/Sapphire%2Band%2BDiamond%2BEngagement%2BRing.jpg Testimonials When the time came to find a ring to propose to my now wife (Alex), Kevin was the first person I had reached out to. I had a rough sense of what Alex liked but had little to no knowledge about how to navigate the ring buying process. Kevin's expertise of gemstones, the variety of options available and how to get the most out of my budget made the experience feel easy and the outcome far exceeded any expectations that I had. The idea of building felt far too intimidating of a concept but Kevin made the process fun and easy and the end result was a perfect ring for Alex. To this day she is still in a bit of awe of how perfect it is. -Alex & Max J. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f4d437bf4ba8c0e1e5db850/1598899091180/Cushion+Diamond+Three+Stone+Ring+and+Wedding+Band.jpg Testimonials Buying an engagement ring is a daunting task. You start with little (or likely no) knowledge of gems or jewelry and you are most likely going to spend a significant amount of money. It’s scary. Working with Kevin could not have made it any easier. His no pressure approach was a welcome relief to a lot of the other potential vendors. He is incredibly knowledgeable and helped guide me to the perfect ring for my budget. Speaking of cost, Kevin is very straightforward and I always felt I was getting a great product at the best price. With that first experience made so painless, I have continued to go to Kevin for all my jewelry needs! He’s the best! -Meg & Patrick O. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f51a49633819313c2f854e4/1599186089042/Pear+Shape+Emerald+Pendant.jpg Testimonials After we saw many beautiful emeralds on a recent trip to Colombia, my wife was st on finding a piece of jewelry highlighting the stone. I knew Kevin was the man for the job. He is extremely knowledgeable about fine jewelry and is a pleasure to work with. He helped me choose a beautiful, accredited stone, find the perfect setting, and even meet a tight shipping deadline. We were thrilled with the result, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. -Jen & Matt D. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f53003b0d0691773fe9ba84/1599275455512/Oval+Diamond+Two+Tone+Ring+.jpg Testimonials I worked with Kevin to design our engagement ring and could not be happier with the process or the result. Kevin was the perfect mix of approachability, patience and expertise. He guided me through every step of the process, giving me all the information that I could possibly want while also offering well-placed recommendations. The entire time I felt informed, confident and excited. My fiance is absolutely in love with the ring - she wouldn't change a thing about it. I owe Kevin all the credit in the world for helping kick off our marriage on such a high note! Kellie & Simon R. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f49c85f7c705f13411bacf3/1598670952924/Blue+Sapphire+and+Diamond+Engagement+Ring+and+Wedding+Band.jpg Testimonials Working with Kevin for my engagement ring, wedding band and 2 anniversary/push present bands has been amazing. He is wonderful to work with. There are so many options for stones, bands and style that it can become overwhelming. Kevin makes the process very easy and enjoyable. The quality of work is amazing and I am always getting stopped by friends and strangers asking about the quality of my stones and diamonds. Kevin uses the best of the best and it really shows in all aspects of working with him and the final product. I would highly recommend Kevin to anyone! -Alex and Linton J. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f4f1827f9407d609e281e42/1599019057118/Round+Diamond+and+Blue+Sapphire+Three+Stone+Ring.jpg Testimonials Kevin made designing a custom engagement ring for my wife a wonderful experience. He was able to seamlessly incorporate sapphires from a family ring into an updated setting with a new center stone. Kevin was incredibly diligent and knowledgeable during the entire process as well as fun and enjoyable to work with. Couldn’t recommend working with Kevin enough. We will absolutely use him again! -Julie & Matt H. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f262f0dc2b48a5d6ae17995/t/5f55606baab9af0591b96d38/1599430775134/Cushion+diamond+and+pave+diamond+solitaire+ring+and+wedding+band.jpg Testimonials I brought Kevin a few details on what my partner wanted for an engagement ring, and we discussed multiple diamonds, setting options and walked through all of the details. I could not have been happier with the final result and, more importantly, she loves her ring. Seriously, Kevin helped us get this part 100 percent right. 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