Born in Vienna, Austria in 1909, Kurt Wayne spent his earliest years in a Catholic orphanage, an unlikely place for a Jewish boy but a home nonetheless. At age ten, his life was changed when he was placed in the care of a jeweler. He then spent his days l
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Kirchner Corporation was started in 1902 by E.A. Kirchner and Walter Renich. Like many jewelry manufacturers, they started as a trade shop with the goal of providing high quality products and exceptional service. Now in their 101st year of operation, the
Continue reading >>Alex Soldier is a pseudonym for Alexei Soldatovwho was born on a threshold of two continents, Europe and Asia, in the Ural Mountains region, city of Perm. This region is known for its abundant natural resources such as gold and adamants. When he arrived i
Continue reading >>Alex and Ani is one of the fastest growing privately owned companies in America. Alex and Ani is headquartered in Rhode Island, the former jewelry capital of the world. Although Alex and Ani launched in 2004, Carolyn Rafaelians roots in jewelry design was
Continue reading >>Pearls make an excellent gift for women of any age. Whether she is young, just beginning the adventure called Life, or if she is a sage, wizened with experience, women have always been thrilled with the magic of the pearl. Add-A-Pearl realizes the importa
Continue reading >>The origins of A. link Co. predate 1900. Mr. Adolph Link, son of a Viennese goldsmith, came to New York City in 1894. Growing up on New Yorks lower east side, he met the youngest daughter of a rabbi, Anna, whom he married in 1912. Adolph apprenticed as a
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