Handcrafted Excellence from NYC Diamond District in 2025 | BijouxNYC Direct - Bijoux-NYC Direct

Handcrafted Excellence from NYC Diamond District in 2025 | BijouxNYC Direct

Bench jeweler setting a round brilliant diamond in New York City’s Diamond District, tools softly out of focus and warm window light.

On West 47th Street you can hear craft in motion—gravers whispering, torches flaring, stones seating with a soft click. At Bijoux-NYC Direct, that Diamond District energy powers every piece we ship. You shop with us here at home; our third-generation bench partners in Manhattan do the finishing; and every order ships from New York City’s Diamond District to your door. Learn more about us or start with the full collection.

The Legacy of Master Craftsmanship

Our Diamond District partners are multi-generation goldsmiths, setters, engravers, and polishers who learned at the bench—not just from books. That lineage shows up in invisible choices: prong geometry that protects without hiding, shanks that balance weight, and pavé beads that read as sparkle, not “dots.” Explore our rings, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces.

Tradition Meets Innovation

We combine classic hand-skills with modern precision—microscopes for micro-pavé, laser welders for tight repairs, and digital calipers for repeatable tolerances. For diamonds, you’ll see the familiar Four Cs along with grading from IGI or GIA where applicable. On eligible stones, you can also request AGS Ideal® light-performance analysis now delivered by GIA as a digital companion to their report. Learn the 4Cs basics at GIA.

Bench Arts: Engraving & Setting

Hand-Engraving

  • Bright-cut edges that pop in low light
  • Relief & intaglio for motifs with depth
  • Milgrain micro-beading for vintage texture

Stone-Setting

  • Prong: individually formed for symmetry & security
  • Pavé: even bead flow and tight spacing under magnification
  • Channel: clean seats with no rattle

Curious how cut affects sparkle? Read Understanding Diamond Cuts & What Suits Your Style.

From Concept to Finish

  1. Design & spec: proportions, finger size, wear profile
  2. Metal prep: alloying, rolling, annealing for workability
  3. Forming: hand-build or cast-and-carve, then join
  4. Setting: seat, align, secure under a microscope
  5. Finish: progressive polish or intentional texture

Need help choosing? Start with How to Choose Luxury Jewelry or our Expert Tips.

Quality Control & Documentation

Every piece passes multiple checkpoints: dimensions, symmetry, surface quality, and stone security. Certification options include IGI and GIA reports (with optional AGS Ideal® supplement on eligible stones). For accurate claims and metal markings we follow the FTC Jewelry Guides.

Ethics & Sourcing in 2025

  • Conflict-prevention via the Kimberley Process
  • Traceability available on request for select stones
  • Recycled precious metals where appropriate

Care & Maintenance

  • Cleaning: warm water, a drop of mild soap, soft brush; pat dry
  • Storage: separate compartments/pouches
  • Checks: if prongs snag or clasps loosen, pause wear & contact us
  • Resizing: many rings can be adjusted—include your order # and target size

Neutral primers: GIA Jewelry Care and the FTC’s consumer jewelry guidance.


Straight Answers (FAQ)

Where do orders ship from?

All jewelry ships from New York City’s Diamond District via USPS, UPS, or FedEx. Tracking is emailed when the label is created. See our Shipping.

How long does finishing take?

Non-ring pieces usually ship in 1–2 business days. Rings ship in 1–4 business days depending on size availability and light resizing.

What certifications are offered?

IGI and GIA are available on request for many SKUs. On eligible diamonds, you can add GIA’s supplemental AGS Ideal® light-performance report.

Return policy?

30 days in original condition; shipping charges are non-refundable. Full terms on Returns.

Custom & resizing?

Yes. Share a sketch or reference photo; we’ll confirm feasibility, timeline, and cost. Many rings can be resized—include your target size.



Ready When You Are

From Manhattan’s Diamond District to your doorstep: choose the piece, our New York partners finish it to a District standard, and we make sure it gets home to you—clean, bright, and exactly as described.

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