Jessica Mccormack Inaugurates a New Store In New York

Jessica McCormack's boutique has been opened in New York, located on Madison Avenue.

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Several days prior to the official inauguration on May 27, the aesthetic of the brand's London shops was prominently showcased, although with a distinctly New York perspective. The designer collaborated with restoration architects Johnston Cove and the city's Society of Guilders to maintain the integrity of the 19th-century structure while incorporating her signature elements—a Jacobean-style staircase, eclectic antiques, embroidered jewelry boxes, and decorative wallpaper accents. It is a store you may wish to inhabit and will undoubtedly desire to explore. Most significantly, it highlights the jewelry as the focal point.

The "exclusive to New York" items that the designer refers to as her Exceptional Stones collection should be located there. The Luna Diamond Ring features a unique 15.02 carat F color internally flawless diamond at its heart. The Cosmos Diamond Ring features a weight of 14.71 carats. The line is characterized by diamonds of this size and quality, as well as McCormack’s renowned integration of traditional techniques, such as foiled back stones, with her modern appreciation for the impact of a minimalist setting juxtaposed with the magnificence of an exceptional diamond.

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These remarkable stones also bear what has since become a hallmark of the jeweler. A limited number of them are suspended from a torque necklace, reminiscent of the style used by Zoë Kravitz in advertisements for the brand. The torque design originates from antiquity and is often shown adorning the necks of monarchs in Celtic mythology. It is characterized by a robust metal necklace that usually features a central stone or pendant. It is a warrior's gem. This design has garnered heightened attention this year, showcased on the runways of Gucci and Schiaparelli, as well as on recent red carpets. It is a forthright and uncomplicated assertion—the remedy for the convoluted arrangement of fragile links that was regrettably termed a “neck mess.” This style is favored by jewelry experts for its clean lines and its capacity to showcase the center stone in all its splendor, frequently devoid of superfluous embellishments.

McCormack’s renowned diamond and gold torque is shown in the New York boutique, having also undergone the Exceptional Stones enhancement. The Ellipse unique Torque pendant features a 20.09 carat oval-cut Ellipse diamond, mounted in an 18K white gold Georgian cut-down setting. The D color, VS2 diamond is set in 18K white gold.

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You may recall another of McCormack's creations—a diamond ring set in an east-west orientation—due to the extensive discussions surrounding Zendaya's alleged engagement. No remarks on that matter. Indeed, these remarkable gemstones and this aesthetically pleasing store may lead you to forget your first inquiry.