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We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with good friend and renowned designer, Ulla Johnson, debuting at her inaugural West Coast flagship. Ulla has drawn from Kentshire's extensive collection to curate an assortment of covetable pieces for her iconic new store, which was created in collaboration with Kelly Wearstler.

The free-standing store was carefully designed with a sense of discovery and serenity in mind. From the subtle refinement of a quiet side entrance—inspired by Parisian ateliers—to delicately curated gardens that blend the outdoor with the indoor—inspired by Japanese architecture—the flagship evokes a sense of ethereal luxury and well being.

Click here for more information on ullajohnson.com

One of our favorite designers, Ulla Johnson, shares the intriguing story behind her approach to jewelry and her collection, including her history with Kentshire.

Photo credit: Ulla Johnson (Instagram)

Photographer Andrew Werner takes us on a tour of the stunning jewelry on display at the 2023 edition of The Winter Show, including two stunning pieces from Kentshire.

Photo credit: Andrew Werner

Marcus Mumford wore our Retro gold and diamond sputnik brooch by Marianne Ostier to put the finishing touch on a seriously stunning outfit from Mobolaji Dawodu, with a little help from the styling team at GQ.

Join us April 1-10th as the venerable Winter Show returns with a special edition at the old Barney's location: 660 Madison Avenue at 61st Street. 

You can explore our exciting collection of fine antique and period jewelry at booth 4-02, on the fourth floor. 

Click here for more information about the Winter Show on their website.

 

Stylist Orlee Winer completed Ms. Ryan's wonderfully textured look with our Retro crescent-shaped diamond earrings.

Style credit: Orlee Winer

Nicholas Hyatt, founder of the sumptuous jewelry blog, Ping Pong Ring, did a lovely write-up of Kentshire for his website, eloquently capturing the history and ethos of Kentshire. 

Click here to read the full article!

Debbie Harry was the living embodiment of this year's theme "American Independence" in a stunning ensemble by Zac Posen that paired beautifully with our Retro citrine and diamond necklace.

Style credit: Zac Posen

We are always honored when style icon and friend Mel Ottenberg borrows from our collection to dress his clients; we are especially honored that he chose one of our vintage paste rivières to complete Christina Aguilera's oh-so-glamorous look for her sold-out series of shows at the Hollywood Bowl.

Read more about Mel's signature looks and sources, including Kentshire, in his photo diary for Interview Magazine.

Style and Photo Credit: Mel Ottenberg for Interview Magazine

New York Times bestselling author and jewelry buff, MJ Rose, channels her inspiration from Kentshire's Art Deco diamond plaque bracelet into an engrossing tale about an invented French jeweler for the comprehensive jewelry website, The Adventurine.

Read the whole story here!

Photo credit: Kentshire

A timeless star of the runway sporting two of our lovely Mid-century gold zipper bracelet and Retro gold loop bracelet in Unconditional Magazine.

Style credit: Ilona Hamer
Photo credit: Alexandra Nataf

We are thoroughly loving the variety of male style icons that are embracing jewelry in more playful and provocative ways recently; none so effectively as native New Yorker, A$AP Rocky, styled by the legendary George Cortina in an assortment of Kentshire's vintage Chanel necklaces for the May issue of GQ.

Style credit: George Cortina 
Photo credit: Inez & Vinoodh for GQ

Kentshire Co-President, Carrie Imberman, discusses the estate jewelry business with Rapaport's Phyllis Shiller

Click here to read the interview on jewelry connoisseur.net

Listen to Carrie Imberman along side fellow exhibitors discuss alcohol-friendly antiques at the this year’s (virtual) edition of the Winter Show.

Click here to listen to the episode. 

Host Sharon Berman and Kentshire's Matthew Imberman discuss a variety of jewelry-related topics, including:

• How Kentshire has adapted over the years and continues to modernize its brand.
• Why digital marketing is vital to preserving interest in vintage jewelry.
• How to get young people to connect with antique jewelry, even if they can’t afford it (yet).
• Why style, rather than stone quality or appreciation in value, is the quality to look for when shopping for period jewelry.

Listen to Matthew's the podcast episode here.

Photo credit: Kentshire

We are honored that Emmanuelle Alt completed Gigi Hadid's look for her feature in the May/June 2020 issue of Vogue Paris with a piece by Simon Harrison from our Contemporary collection: 

Amethyst glass and gilt metal bracelet

Style credit: Emmannuelle Alt
Photo credit: Inez & Vinoodh

Actress Greta Gerwig looked gorgeous in Kentshire's Art Deco diamond hoop earrings at the premiere of the Netflix drama, Marriage Story.

Style credit: Cristina Ehrlich

Interview Magazine's Editor-In-Chief, Mel Ottenberg, chooses a dramatic pair of oversized hoop earrings designed for Kentshire by Larry Vrba for the style icon. 

Style credit: Mel Ottenberg
Photo credit Ethan James Green

Celebrity stylist Mel Ottenberg dreams up a vibrant look for the exceedingly fashionable and funny Amy Sedaris in Interview Magazine, featuring Kentshire's vintage turquoise and diamond Cartier ring.

Style credit: Mel Ottenberg
Photo credit: Tina Tyrell

Malaika Crawford dresses up Billy's Valentino ensemble with our bracelet, necklace, earrings, and ring to perfect an opulent yet casual look.

Style credit: Malaika Crawford
Photo credit: Richie Shazam

 

Kelly looked radiant in our antique diamond grape cluster earrings as she strolled the red carpet at the Academy Awards with her husband, Mike Myers.

The actress wore a flowing, red Zac Posen dress complimented by our emerald and diamond drop earrings, and a fantastic ring stack consisting of a 1960s bombé cocktail ring, a Belle Epoque harem ring, and an antique double heart ring with diamonds and emeralds.

Rihanna steals the show at the 2018 Met Ball with help from stylist Mel Ottenberg and our Victorian diamond rivière.

Style credit: Mel Ottenberg
Photo credit: Getty Images

Carrie and Matthew Imberman, siblings and co-owners of Kentshire sit down with Carolyn Meers from the Robb report to reminisce about their first pieces of jewelry and discuss jewelry must-haves and trends as they see them.

Read the full story on the Robb Report

Photo credit: Kentshire

Ms. Holmes wore an elegantly bold dress designed by Zac Posen, perfectly paired with our antique diamond earrings and antique diamond flower necklace, and further layered with our vintage paste necklace to top it off.

Photo credit: Getty Images