Masriera
Art History Masriera, officially Bagues-Masriera upon a fruitful merger in 1985, has a lineage that dates back more than 200 years in fine jewelry and silversmithing. The company was passed down through three generations of the Masriera family since its founding in 1839 in Barcelona, Spain. The most integral family member in the company’s ultimate design direction was Lluis Masriera, the architect of Catalan Art Nouveau. Lluis Masriera is credited with revolutionizing the jewelry sector with his whimsical designs, incorporating themes from nature that formed part of the Art Nouveau movement in Spain. This artistic vision, combined with quality …
Brand Feature – Andrew Meyer
History Jewelry and manufacturing are in Andrew Meyer’s blood. His great grandfather was a watchmaker in Russia, and Andrew learned the basics of setting, polishing and sales while working in his father’s jewelry shop. It was under the tutelage of a master jeweler that he eventually learned the ins and outs of manufacturing and in 1984 realized his dream in founding Andrew Meyer Design. In the beginning years of AM, the line was focused on colored stones. However, in the late 1980′s, Andrew had the fortune of being chosen as one of the companies to partner with DPS, which ultimately …
Retailer Feature – Albriton’s
With this issue of the Prestige Promenade Preview, we will be starting a new series of retailer interviews. The goal will be to gain valuable insight into the way our retailers successfully do business, and an understanding of how they are making PPOM work for them. Our first interviewee is the eloquent Cameron Albriton of Albriton’s Jewelry. Cameron, we truly appreciate your insights! 1. Tell us about your store. What is the history? Who are your customers? Albriton’s is a fourth generation family owned and operated jewelry store in Jackson, MS. My great-grandfather first opened the store in downtown Jackson …
