Above: a stack of sparkle from Nagi
1. Designing Woman
Agabhumi: The Best of Bali owners Michael and Regina Kirshbaum recently returned from one of their semiannual shopping excursions in Bali, so their Myrtle Avenue boutique is beautifully appointed with a fresh assortment of handcrafted jewelry and accessories from Indonesia. For Mother’s Day, Regina is excited about showcasing Agabhumi’s new collaboration with Balinese designer Yanvan, known for a unique take on pearl-accented jewelry. Check out her magnificent, utterly gift-able lariats. (Woven sterling silver ring with freshwater pearl from Agabhumi)
2. Timeless Style
Just describe mom to sisters Debra Portanova Nelson and Susan Portanova Rogliano, owners of Heart of Gold, and they get busy helping customers of their Hope Street boutique pick out the just-right thing from their vast, on-trend collection of bracelets, necklaces and earrings (many handcrafted on the premises). Heart of Gold excels in reimagining, refashioning and repurposing cherished family heirlooms as modern statement pieces that make especially poignant gifts. And as always, they wrap the most exquisite packages in town.
3. Pedigreed Jewels
This second-generation family-owned business carries more than fifty designer jewelry lines from such luminaries as Roberto Coin, Monica Rich Kosann and Marco Bicego, as well as Hearts On Fire diamonds. Yet special attention should be paid to the exquisite custom works of talented owner Nagi Osta, who takes pride in being personally available on the floor of his High Ridge Road showroom to assist customers in creating special, mom-of-a-kind orders.
4. Precious Cargo
If you want something truly personal for mom, take a seat at the Bedford Street bench of master goldsmith Russ Hollander. This gifted artisan specializes in custom, one-of-a-kind pieces created to match the tastes and desires of a discerning clientele who value his abilities
as a rare craftsman in his field. Everything here is always handmade, plus he only uses non-enhanced stones and “conflict-free” diamonds. (18k white and rose gold bangle with a diamond and Tahitian pearl necklace by Russ Hollander)