Author Archives: Paolo

Couture Mondays at Paolo Costagli: Blue Sapphire Ring

By Paolo | Posted on September 26, 2011

It has been a while since I posted on the blog. Trust me, there is a good reason. My team and I have been working hard on developing new bespoke, one-of-a-kind pieces, collections in addition to expanding into new retail … Continue reading →

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Prologue | Rediscovering Venice

By Paolo | Posted on June 15, 2011

Florence may inspire me to create my jewels, but Venice has a special place in my heart. Although I was born in Florence, my parents are from Venice. During the holidays and over the weekends, my Mother would take me … Continue reading →

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Designer Rings – The Craftsmanship behind Paolo Costagli Jewelry

By Paolo | Posted on May 16, 2011

After traveling around the world to find the perfect stones, then shipping, re-cutting and certifying them in New York City, the process of creating distinctive Paolo Costagli rings begins. If I am creating a three-stone ring, like the Florentine rings, … Continue reading →

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Diamond Shopping – What to Look For and What to Avoid

By Paolo | Posted on May 10, 2011

Diamond shopping can be stressful. Once you decide to buy diamonds, you suddenly are overwhelmed with a list of questions. Where do you buy the diamonds? What kind of shape and style? How many carats? The list goes on and … Continue reading →

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Gems – How to Clean Diamonds and Colored Stone Jewelry at Home

By Paolo | Posted on May 3, 2011

Why are you drawn to the sparkle and brilliancy of a diamond ring? Is it because of the wonderful feeling you get when wearing it? Or is it because of the magnetic affect it has on others? Whatever the reason, … Continue reading →

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Summers in Tuscany

By Paolo | Posted on April 25, 2011

Is it just me, or did New York City lose its calendar this year? Here we are in April, and I’m still in my winter coat. Summer, you couldn’t get here soon enough! When the weather is unforgiving in New … Continue reading →

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Jewelry Packaging by Italian Artisans

By Paolo | Posted on April 21, 2011

We at Paolo Costagli emphasize the importance of all details related to our products from sourcing the gems all the way to the packaging of our designer jewelry. Whether you are buying a jewel for yourself or for someone special … Continue reading →

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Gems – The Importance of Selecting and Cutting

By Paolo | Posted on April 13, 2011

Three times a year, I attend the Hong Kong International Jewelry Show, the largest jewelry event in Asia, where buyers from all over the world gather to source gemstone materials. It is a very long trip from New York to … Continue reading →

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Daydreaming of Florence

By Paolo | Posted on April 6, 2011

Spring, spring, where are you? My childhood memories of Florence are coming back to me as I dream of the vivid pops of color from the Giardino Dell’Iris, which is near the famous Piazzale Michelangelo. Continue reading →

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A Gentleman’s Guide To Shopping For Jewelry

By Paolo | Posted on January 19, 2011

Spending everyday in the most luxurious designer jewelry department in the world, Bergdorf Goodman in New York City, we get to meet a lot of gentlemen who are kind enough to shop for their loved ones. Most men don’t have … Continue reading →

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