Family-run since Jerry Binder and George Kaye founded it in 1951, Modern Settings has carried a Manhattan jewelry-making tradition into its Miami factory. Known historically for gold initials, the company serves wholesale customers while blending hands-on manufacturing traditions with newer technology and continuing to produce in the United States.
Armand JacobyFor more than 60 years, Armand Jacoby has designed and manufactured fine diamond and colored-stone jewelry, pairing old-world craftsmanship with modern technology. The Philadelphia company was an early promoter of branded jewelry lines, a forerunner of today’s designer collections, and continues to make 18-karat gold and platinum pieces alongside its distinctive Solare collection, which sets diamonds in carbon rather than traditional metal.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Leo Ingwer IncSince 1939, family-owned Leo Ingwer has designed and manufactured fully custom diamond jewelry in New York City’s Diamond District. Now in its third generation, the company keeps every process in-house and unautomated, crafting one-of-a-kind engagement rings, wedding bands, and fine jewelry at its Manhattan headquarters.New York, NY
FRADIAFRADIA is a New York City Diamond District jewelry maker and retailer, handcrafting fine jewelry in its own studio and manufacturing unit. Creator Frank Kim brings a third-generation jeweler’s family tradition to pieces that pair timeless elegance with modern design, from diamond rings to other fine jewelry. Each piece is checked for quality from design through final finishing.NEW YORK, NY
Fad TreasuresFounded by Allan and Donna more than 40 years ago, Fad Treasures remains a husband-and-wife-founded, family-run business known for personalized jewelry partnerships. The company manufactures custom collections for brands, retailers, and distributors, with a long-serving team helping turn private-label concepts into finished jewelry.HUNTINGTON, NY