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Stephen Kris Design Blog

Welcome to the Stephen Kris Design Blog. I am a custom jewelry designer and goldsmith living and working in New York City. I look forward to sharing my knowledge with you and hope to demystify some of the myths surrounding fine jewelry design, provide truths about gemstones, and insights into my process both as a designer and goldsmith. I am an internationally known jewelry designer and goldsmith who trained in the classical Swiss and Danish traditions. During my apprenticeships I learned the importance of making jewelry components by hand and employing the art of forging to achieve the highest level of craftsmanship possible. My personal design aesthetic has an architectural quality – I combine contemporary design and elegance with the highest level of quality because this is what my customers want and expect.

My personal philosophy is that high quality, custom jewelry design is a good investment regardless of the precious metal used or the value of a gemstone. I work directly with the customer to mold their vision into a one-of-a-kind work of art meant for display on the hands, wrists, ears, and neck of men and women. Every customer receives individual attention and is part of the creative process. My customer base ranges from friends, family, artists, and engaged couples planning their wedding on a budget to actors and musicians. I have designed custom jewelry for Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, actress Sarah Jessica Parker, musician and composer Randy Newman, artist Marcus Wolf, fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg, and Oscar nominee Sheldon Turner.

July 6, 2017

Another Satisfied Customer…

I got a custom made ring from Stephen Kris Designs that was within the budget we set. I couldn’t recommend Stephen more highly. – James D.

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May 6, 2015

How to care for your engagement ring

Your engagement ring isn’t just a symbol of your union. It’s also an heirloom in the making, a precious piece of jewelry that can be passed down through generations — IF you take proper care of it.

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March 26, 2015

4 REASONS TO CHOOSE AN INDEPENDENT DESIGNER + GOLDSMITH FOR YOUR ENGAGEMENT RING

4 REASONS TO CHOOSE AN INDEPENDENT DESIGNER +  GOLDSMITH FOR YOUR ENGAGEMENT RING

4 REASONS TO CHOOSE AN INDEPENDENT DESIGNER + GOLDSMITH FOR YOUR ENGAGEMENT RING

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March 25, 2015

Seven Things That Truly Define Handmade Jewelry

Seven Things That Define Handmade Jewelry

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December 1, 2014

The Sweetness of Quality

The Sweetness of Quality

I build each and every one of my unique engagement rings and all my handmade custom jewelry designs with the highest quality components, tight tolerances and the greatest emphasis on quality available.

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September 2, 2014

10 Things Nobody Tells You About Buying An Engagement Ring

10 Things Nobody Tells You About Buying An Engagement Ring

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August 25, 2014

Trending: The Single Fine Jewelry Earring

The sleek, modernist tapered Trillion Spike earring in 18K gray gold from Stephen Kris Designs.

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July 15, 2014

A Jazz Man’s Ring

A Jazz Man's Ring

This ring was formally worn by jazz trumpeter Burd “Buzz” Renn who played amazing alto sax and clarinet on The Dynamic Sound Patterns of The Rod Levitt Orchestra released in 1964. When his daughter Kelly visited my studio she shared so many heartwarming memories about her dad and the connection they had. Her hope was to have her dad’s ring resized so she could wear it as her wedding ring.

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January 16, 2014

The original mink jewelry from Stephen Kris Designs returns

The original mink jewelry from Stephen Kris Designs returns

Stephen Kris Designs created and produced the original mink jewelry designs for Carrie Bradshaw played by Sarah Jessica Parker on the HBO smash hit Sex And The City.

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October 9, 2013

Are Women Paying For Their Own Engagement Rings?

Are Women Paying For Their Own Engagement Rings?

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