Gabriel & Co.
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Jewelry |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Founder | Jack Gabriel Dominick Gabriel |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Key people | Jack Gabriel (chief executive officer) Dominick Gabriel (Senior Vice President) |
| Products | Jewelry |
| Website | Official website |
Gabriel & Co. is an American jewelry design house headquartered in New York City, USA. It was founded in 1989.[1] Their offerings include a diverse range of bridal and fine jewelry, notably bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and rings crafted primarily in white, yellow, and rose gold.[1]
History[edit]
Gabriel & Co. was founded in 1989 in New York City, USA, by brothers Jack and Dominick Gabriel.[1] Their father, Elias Gabriel, originally a jeweler, operated an antiquities and jewelry store in Lebanon.[2] Upon relocating to the United States, he set up a small jewelry shop in 1987. Subsequently, in 1989, Dominick and Jack ventured into the jewelry wholesale industry, establishing their enterprise within Manhattan's Diamond District.[1]
Since 2015, Gabriel & Co. has published an annual Fashion Book magazine, which includes interviews with fashion designers and articles focusing on style.[3] In November 2016, the company launched a podcast series titled Designer Flash, with style director Hal Rubenstein as the host. The company collaborated with various notable fashion designers, among them Tommy Hilfiger, Naeem Khan, Christian Siriano, Adam Lippes, Elie Saab, and Norma Kamali.[4][5] In 2021, the company launched its first collection of men's fashion jewelry.[6]
CSR[edit]
In March 2017, on the occasion of International Women's Day, Gabriel & Co. collaborated with the non-profit organization Afghan Hands to host a fundraiser in Midtown Manhattan aimed at supporting Afghan widows. Notable attendees at the fundraiser included Claire Danes, Amy Hargreaves, Nicole Miller, Isabel Leonard, Amy Robach, and Cynthia Nixon.[7][8]
In 2020, the company released its charitable collection, the Stronger Together Necklace, and all proceeds were donated to Jewelers for Children to support the National CASA/GAL Association, an organization advocating for court-appointed volunteer advocacy for children.[9] In partnership with the Women's Jewelry Association (WJA), the company provides the Gabriel Love Foundation Scholarship for students in accredited jewelry-making and design programs.[10][11] In 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Gabriel & Co. created a special sterling silver bracelet engraved with 91>19, symbolizing Psalm 91, and it donated all the proceeds to Jewelers for Children, which supports children's nonprofits.[12] In 2023, its founders Jack Gabriel and Dominick Gabriel were appointed to the boards of the non-profit organizations Diamonds Do Good and Jewelers for Children, respectively.[13][14]
Awards and recognition[edit]
- In 2021, the company won a CASE Award from Jewelers of America in the design category.[15]
- Gabriel & Co has been named the best-performing brand in a survey conducted by Instore Magazine of over 350 independent US jewelers, for the years 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018.[16][17][18]
- In 2022, it had 32 fine jewelry styles recognized in JCK Magazine's 2022 Best of the Best Jewelry Choice Awards, including 5 winners, 23 finalists, 3 Editor's Choices, and 1 Influencer's Choice.[19]
- The company won awards in the years 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015 in the Best of the Best JCK Jeweler's Choice Awards.[20][21][22][23][24]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Henderson, Kathy (June 15, 2019). "How Brothers Jack and Dominick Struck Success With Gabriel & Co". JCK Magazine.
- ^ Sadanandan, Smitha (March 2, 2021). "Inside Our Exclusive Conversation with Gabriel & Co.'s Chief Designer". Natural Diamond Council.
- ^ Davis, Ashley (November 29, 2022). "Gabriel & Co.'s 'Fashion Book' Is Out". National Jeweler.
- ^ Anyanwu, Obi (May 17, 2017). "Tommy Hilfiger is latest guest on the Gabriel & Co. Designer Flash podcast". Fashion Network.
- ^ Mantor, Cassidy (June 28, 2018). "Elie Saab is Gabriel & Co.'s newest collaborator". Fashion Network.
- ^ Gomelsky, Victoria (November 1, 2021). "Dominick Gabriel on Why Now Is the Right Time to Promote Men's Jewelry". JCK Online.
- ^ Brookins, Laurie (March 10, 2017). "Claire Danes Gives a Helping Hand on International Women's Day". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Elliott, Amy (March 14, 2017). "Claire Danes Steps Out in Gabriel & Co. Jewelry". JCK Magazine.
- ^ Vesilind, Emili (December 14, 2020). "Gabriel & Co.'s New Necklace Benefits Jewelers for Children". JCK Online.
- ^ "WJA Announces 2020 WJA-Gabriel Love Foundation Student Scholarship". GJEPC. July 27, 2020.
- ^ Fedow, Lenore (August 24, 2023). "WJA Foundation Awards $54K in Scholarships". National Jeweler Magazine.
- ^ Vesilind, Emili (June 2, 2020). "Service Industry: How the Jewelry Business Is Battling COVID-19". JCK Online.
- ^ Fedow, Lenore (June 22, 2023). "Jewelers for Children Names New Board Chair, Directors". National Jeweler Magazine.
- ^ Meirovich, Leah (January 23, 2023). "Diamonds Do Good Elects New Board". Rapaport.
- ^ Siminitz, Brittany (April 7, 2021). "JA Announces Winners of the 2021 CASE Awards". JCK Online.
- ^ Jeffay, John (November 3, 2021). "Gabriel & Co Named Best Performing Jewelry Brand, Again". IDEX.
- ^ "The Big Survey 2019: Top Jewelry Brands Revealed". Instore. October 17, 2019.
- ^ "These Are the Top Jewelry Brands of 2020, According to the Big Survey". Instore. October 12, 2020.
- ^ "Best of the Best 2022 Winners". JCK. May 2, 2022.
- ^ Rose Bernardo, Melissa (March 9, 2020). "2020 JCK Jewelry Awards: The Winners". JCK.
- ^ "2018 JCK Jewelers' Choice Awards: The Winners". JCK. May 26, 2018.
- ^ "The 2017 JCK Jewelers' Choice Award Winners". JCK. April 1, 2017.
- ^ "The 2016 JCK Jewelers' Choice Awards: The Winners". JCK. March 25, 2016.
- ^ Sachon, Logan (March 2, 2015). "2015 Jewelers' Choice Awards Winners". JCK.