The moment you enter Elegant Jewelers, located in Woodbury Village, you realize that you have arrived at a high-end boutique which exudes elegance, the highest caliber of professionalism, and personal service.
With more than 35 years in the jewelry business, Mike Shalamov has demonstrated his artistry to an ever-expanding clientele since opening the boutique in October 2021. In addition to a wide assortment of luxury watches and the largest collection of fine jewelry on Long Island, Elegant Jewelers carries eco-friendly lab-grown diamonds which are all certified through the Gemological Institute of America and the International Gemological Institute.
An increasingly popular option available at Elegant Jewelers is custom-designed jewelry based on clients’ photos or ideas, notes Michael Shalamov, Mike’s son and co-owner. “A lot of people see things on social media and the internet, and even though we have a huge selection, they want something special just for them,” says Michael. “They want something tailor fit.”
A FINE JEWELER IS LIKE A BESPOKE TAILOR
As a skilled artisan, a jeweler works with precious metals, gemstones and other materials to create fine jewelry. To produce high-quality pieces, jewelers utilize their expertise in various techniques such as metalworking, stone setting, and engraving. These skills play a vital role in the design, creation and restoration of jewelry, ensuring that each piece meets the desired aesthetic and functional standards. In many ways, a jeweler is very comparable to a tailor, notes Michael.
“Tailors are responsible for constructing, altering, repairing or modifying garments for customers based on their specifications, needs and preferences,” Michael says. “They take customers’ measurements, assist in fabric selection, and arrange fittings to determine whether additional adjustments are needed.” Much like tailors, jewelers also work directly with clients to create custom designs, transform raw materials into finished jewelry pieces, repair damaged jewelry, resize rings, replace gemstones, or perform routine maintenance to keep jewelry in optimum condition.
Jewelers often collaborate with designers, gemologists and other professionals to bring their creations to life. Attention to detail, precision, artistic vision and a strong understanding of different materials and techniques are essential skills for a jeweler. “This is what I pride myself in doing for so many years,” Mike says.
CUSTOM DESIGN CREATION
One of the most unique aspects of Elegant Jewelers’ business is to allow clients to custom design their ideas into beautiful pieces of jewelry, whether it’s to celebrate a big occasion or honor a loved one. “Allow me to render that dream for you in full color, three-dimensional imagery, and allow yourself to be a part of the creation of your most precious pieces,” Mike says. “Our fully integrated approach provides any custom design you can imagine, putting an elegant touch on every creation.”
Crafting custom jewelry means that you get to design your own jewelry exactly as you want it: You can design your own necklace, bracelet or earrings, or build an engagement ring completely from scratch. “From push presents or remodeling family heirlooms into a new design, no matter the occasion, we serve as designers, engineers and gemologists all in one because we’re here to bring your vision to life,” Mike says.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PIECE
When choosing jewelry for yourself or as a gift, there are several factors to consider. A necklace or pendant will add style to anything a woman wears. In general, a necklace is defined as a type of chain or a length of valuable metal or gems. Necklaces are available in pendant styles that feature a single diamond, gemstone, fine metal design or pearl, suspended from a chain. “Giving a woman a stylish gift of a necklace offers you the opportunity to perform the classically romantic gesture of placing it around her neck for the first time,” Mike says.
A bracelet is one jewelry item that you’ll see all the time so you can appreciate it often. “You will also enjoy the feeling of it on your wrist, if created and designed to your fit,” Mike says. Bracelets are usually worn on occasions when you’re not working with your hands. Even if you’re not doing so, a bracelet’s proximity to the hands causes it to get bumped and banged, so it must be very durable. “I take this into account, so you can be sure the bracelet you choose will last,” Mike says.
FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY
The goal at Elegant Jewelers is to exceed a client’s expectation while creating a jewelry design that’s unique, timeless and of the highest quality. “I will combine your vision with our expertise to create the perfect custom piece of jewelry of your dreams,” Mike says. He can create any custom design with the finest craftsmanship, including diamond engagement rings, wedding sets, men’s wedding bands, custom earrings, diamond earrings, high-end and couture jewelry, birthstone jewelry, award-winning jewelry, anniversary rings, diamond right-hand rings, diamond bracelets, custom bracelets, custom pendants, diamond pendants and much more.
Each custom design begins with a consultation. You can book a meeting with Mike at Elegant Jewelers to share your ideas, timeline and budget. Next, Mike will sketch out designs, provide estimates, and revise the design until it’s perfected to the clients’ liking. Once approved, and any additional stones, if needed, are sourced, production begins and the jewelry piece is precisely engineered with CAD (computer-assisted design), cast in metal, and the stones are set by hand. From start to finish, the whole process is typically completed in less than two weeks.
For more information on creating custom jewelry, visit Elegant Jewelers at 7959 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury, or make an appointment for a consultation at 516-744-6055. To see its catalog, visit elegantjewelersny.com.
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