While most jewelry houses have a long history that
frequently dates back to the end of the 19th century, there is a new crop of
artisans that represent the finest the 20th century has to offer. Case in point
is Dilamani, which was started in 1980.
Brothers George and William Dilamani were gemstone
wholesalers in San Francisco
at the time. They specialized in rubies, sapphires and also the rarer gems that
were suitable for high-end jewelry designs. By 1983, the brothers had begun
trade relationships with Thailand
and Sri Lanka
with an eye on getting highest-quality stones for their business.
At that time, they also expanded their operations to include
New York. The
Dilamani name became a force to be reckoned with when the brothers began manufacturing
fine jewelry by 1990. In 1999, the company began manufacturing fine jewelry in China, Hong Kong and Thailand as well.
Business continued to be good for the brothers, and 2003 saw
them moving their company to Great Neck, New York. All the while, the brothers
worked hard to remain at the forefront of jewelry design trends and
manufacturing techniques. At this time, the company focuses on the color
collection and the color diamond collection.
Both collections feature bracelets, brooches, earrings,
necklaces and pendants as well as rings. Diamonds and colored gemstones
frequently vie for space on the same piece of jewelry. Aficionados of brown and
black diamonds in particular will love the artistic designs that the brothers
have come up with. Pieces are unique in appearance yet oftentimes bespeak
traditional lines and design elements.
Sapphires on silver provide the backdrop for contemporary
jewelry. These pieces are a bit easier on the pocketbook but do not lack any of
the detail work that sets apart Dilamani pieces from the competition. In fact,
the company’s willingness to remain on the cutting edge of the jewelry trade
inspired the foray into silver to begin with. Of course, to fully appreciate
the appearance of sapphires, you simply must peruse the pieces featuring the
color diamonds. They bring out the refined character of the jewelry pieces as
well as the individual stones.
It is anyone’s guess what is next for the Dilamani jewelry
makers. Since they are very active at the trade shows, there is no doubt that
their collections will continue to get national as well as international
exposure. Fine jewelry aficionados continue to marvel at the intricate designs
that use the fine metals as a canvas for unique pieces, which let a wide range of stones take center stage.
It is fair to say that your fine taste in jewelry will be
recognized wherever you go. Because of the many gems used in the manufacture
Dilamani jewelry, your pieces will stand out in any crowd. At this time, there
is no other artisan who works quite in the same manner.
Peter Suchy Jewelers is located at 1137 High Ridge Road in
Stamford Connecticut and we invite you to visit our showroom and browse some of
our Dilamani gems.
If you enjoy shopping for estate or vintage jewelry online,
head on over to our eBay store.
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