We are having the best time creating fabulous unique designs for our clients with our new state of the art virtual program. It's almost like having your own personal genie.
You tell us what you want, in what price range, colors, gemstones, size, etc and poof, we create exactly what you want. We can even twist it, turn it around, upside down, and place it on your virtual hand. It's amazing!
Come in and let us show off. It's just such fun!
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Most of our clients love the idea of having a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. That makes us all feel special. What we have also learned is that many are thrilled with the idea that they are actually collaborating in the creation of their unique ring, bracelet, pendant, earrings etc.
BELENKY BROTHERS is also constantly designing new creations for our inventory. Above is a pair of exquisite sapphire and diamond earrings. The beauty of this design is that depending on the size of the gemstones, the earrings can be worn every day or to that special black tie gala.
When you work with a talented and competent designer, the combination of your desires and ideas, with their experience is bound to have an extraordinary outcome.
Here at BELENKY BROTHERS GALLERY, we take enormous pride in our workmanship, quality of gemstones, and creativity. You can take advantage of that.
Call to make an appointment-212-674-4242. Or feel free to stop by at your convenience
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"One Of The Five Best Jewelers In NY" is a New York Magazine current headline. Our entire staff is so very thrilled and excited! We just found out that Belenky Brothers has been named one of the FIVE, yes, that's right, FIVE top jewelers in New York by New York Magazine. This was not solicited in any way, nor did we know anything about it. It is truly a wonderful accolade! Though through the years we hear such wonderful remarks from our clients, this is one important additional validation by a non biased source.
Below is the link to the article. Please feel free to check it out.
http://nymag.com/guides/valentines/2008/43095/
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We realize the blog has not been updated recently. There is definitely a very good reason. Belenky personnel have been extremely busy and preoccupied. If you haven't already heard the news- - - Belenky Brothers Gallery has MOVED. It seems many people already know, we were surprised to learn that even Crain's business magazine did an article about our move.
As most of you understand just moving a home is a major ordeal, but moving a business becomes monumental. Every piece of jewelry, displays, furniture, documents, etc. etc. must be packed, labeled and moved. Once in the new space they then must be located and unpacked. Even with all the labeling, it is not easy to retrieve everything exactly when you want it. If I never move again, it will be just fine.
Our new home is 91 GRAND STREET, just off the corner of Greene Street in SoHo. Our website (www.belenky.com) and phone number 212. 674.4242)remain the same. Thankfully it makes it easy to reach us.
Though we are still under construction and sawdust seems to be in every available crevice, we are loving this location. It offers us features we sorely needed. For our clients, it will ultimately present them with many new
options. . .you'll soon see for yourselves.
It's important to mention that we ARE OPEN NOW! Of course our Grand Opening (no pun intended) won't take place until the construction is completed. Then we will have a Grand Opening Gala and official invitation will be issued. Keep a lookout for the exact details. It will also be posted on our website and blog.
In the meantime please feel free to call or stop by and visit. We are always happy to see our many clients and friends.
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"GOTCHA!", now we truly understand what that means- - -what an experience!. Just the other day, Lucette a seasoned and sophisticated salesperson, had a most disarming and unusual experience. A young couple walked into the gallery asking to see engagement rings. Ah,nothing unusual so far. The young man was pulling a large roll on suitcase. Again, we have many tourists who come directly from the airport, specifically to purchase something from Belenky Brothers, therefore the large piece of luggage did not send up any red flags.
Lucette was pleasant and helpful. The young man told her the budget and style he preferred. He explained that the woman with him was his girlfriend's sister who was aiding him in his selection. They were both most affable. Very quickly the fellow selected a ring to his liking. In retrospect, Lucette later admitted, he made his selection a little too quickly.
While guiding them to a desk in order to finalize the transaction, Lucette offered to store his suitcase in a locked area. He adamantly rejected the offer. That was the first thing that triggered some suspicion. He very carefully laid down his suitcase right next to his chair. After a short discussion Lucette asked how he intended to pay for the ring. At that point he bent down and slowly with great deliberation, unzipped the suitcase, leaned down and pulled back the flap. As he did this he maintained a vigilant observance on Lucette's reaction. The contents of the suitcase was most shocking!
Filling the cavity of the luggage were thousands and thousands of. . .pennies. Yes, you read it correctly, pennies. The kind nobody even bothers to bend down to retrieve any more.
Lucette stared at the masses of coins that filled the black suitcase, and then began to giggle. "Do you mean you want to pay with these pennies?" she asked
"Will you take pennies in payment?"
"Uh, well, I guess so, after all it is legal tender. But I must admit this is the first time anyone has ever made such a request."
The young man continued to explain that after the first date with his girlfriend, he knew he was going to marry her and began saving pennies to buy a ring. His father had done the same thing and it meant so much to him. Lucette was touched by the sentiment and suggested he might want to take the pennies to a bank. But no, he wanted to use the pennies for a direct payment. She offered several other suggestions which he declined. Trying to help this young man, Lucette volunteered to work with them to count the pennies. As you can imagine, counting several thousand dollars in pennies is a most daunting task. After 45 minutes they had managed to count $15.00. At that rate they would be working throughout the night.
Seth then whispered to Lucette it was getting late and she should have them return another day since he had an appointment and had to close the gallery. The young man was profoundly disappointed and pleaded for us to keep all his money in exchange for the ring.
At that poing a peculiar thing happened. Several strange men with video cameras and microphones entered the gallery. They were followed by many more people. Then a charming man, we later learned was the director began explaining. It seemed that the entire episode was similar to a 'Candid Camera' commercial for a well known nation wide chain. Unbeknownst to Lucette, there were hidden cameras placed in the gallery and the two "customers" who were actually actors were wearing hidden cameras. The director loved the way the entire scene played out and even made Lucette a temporary member of the Screen Actor's Guild in order for her to get paid.
It was a fun experience for all. Of course the entire staff of Belenky Brothers was in on the whole thing. Only Lucette remained in the dark. As soon as we know if our bit in the commercial has avoided the proverbial 'cutting room floor' we'll apprise all our clients. Who knows, Lucette may have a budding career?
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