New Showroom Grand Opening Event

Thanks to all of our guests that came to our New Showroom Grand Opening Celebration and made it such a huge success!

On October 9, 2013, Gabriel & Co. introduced the media world, the jewelry industry and important customers to its brand new New York headquarters and showroom. Near 200 invitees turned out to celebrate Gabriel & Co.’s new state-of-the-art facility now situated on an expansive and sun-drenched floor in New York’s most up-and-coming areas, midtown west. The guest list read like a who’s who of the media world with fashion and lifestyle publications such as Allure, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, InStyle, Harpers Bazaar, Lucky, W, WWD, Martha Stewart, The Knot, Brides, Engagement 101, Wedding Wire, House Beautiful, Gotham/Hamptons, Bergen Mama, Travel & Leisure, JCK, National Jeweler and Instore magazine in attendance. Industry representatives from Platinum Guild International, Silver Promotion Service, Tanzanite Foundation and Rio Tinto Diamonds were in attendance as well as a number of Gabriel & Co.’s retail customers. Additionally, the event was peppered with bloggers and stylists, as well as an appearance by celebrity wedding planner Colin Cowie. Guests were treated to a sumptuous selection of savory hors d’oeuvres and a variety of wines and beverages including two signature cocktails invented for the occasion – The Gabriel Gem and the Gabytini. The ambiance was complete with the eclectic mix of sounds provided by a DJ. Media, industry and notables mingled throughout the event stopping into the new showroom to view Gabriel & Co.’s extensive collection of bridal and fashion pieces and experience the thrill of try-on’s.

Grand Opening of our brand new showroom.

Our event guests checking out the new showroom.

Michael O’ Connor with Freelance/Jewelry Editor, Tanya Dukes.

Cara Thingelstad from the Gabriel office with Cassie Willard and Pamela Firestone from WWD.

Earlier in the day 20 editors from top fashion, accessories and lifestyle publications and websites received individual appointments where they viewed the collections in-depth. Michael O’ Connor, celebrity stylist and founder of Style & Substance, guided the editors through the Gabriel & Co. history and gorgeous product, perfect for their readers.

Some of the Interesting comments from our guests included:

“I loved the Front Row bracelets – very chic!” -Tina Huynh, W Magazine

“Wow, I had no idea their bridal offering was this large! These price-points are outstanding and I love these as bridesmaid gifts.” -Jennie Ma, The Knot

“Working for an interior design magazine, I can truly appreciate the design and details of this space. Beautiful new showroom!” -Jayme Layton, House Beautiful

“Can I go shopping for myself?! I love this double finger snake ring!” -Casey Trudeau, Brides

“That twig line pendant is a home run!” -Hannah Connorton, National Jeweler

“It looked to be a great success and why not – the lines are beautiful. Btw, speaking of beautiful, I love the bracelet –I’m wearing it today, in fact. I’d like to thank the Gabriels.” – Diane Edwards, Baby Center.

“I was so glad I could stop by to see Gabriel & Co.’s gorgeous new showroom. It looked like a terrific turnout—and the jewelry was, as you know, gorgeous.” – Melissa Bernardo, JCK

“Congratulations on a successful grand opening! The new showroom looks incredible.” – Cassie Willard – WWD

“It was a great event. Amazing pieces and everyone was there. I’m hoping that they will do some pieces in Tanzanite.” – Hayley Henning, Tanzanite Foundation.

“Nice event and great turnout. Very nice people and amazing selection.” – Rebecca Foerster, Rio Tinto.

“Wow, I knew about Gabriel & Co. before but didn’t realize they had so many great pieces in silver.” – Isabel Cajulis, Silver Promotion Service.

The Gabriel & Co. launch event also heralded the first time that many had viewed the company’s new lifestyle advertising and imagery. In addition, the launch is the first step in a variety of promotional programs for the company, which turns 25 next year, and is in the process of revamping it’s website to include the new brand image and provide easier navigation and a variety of new features.

Gina Romero from Gabriel office with Evelyn Spano and from Mosiello & Sons

Cenk Coskun from Gabriel office with Michael Corbo and wife from Michael Anthony Jewelers

Gina Romero and Bridget Flynn from Gabriel office with Donna Marino and guests from B & A Jewelers

Cenk Coskun from the Gabriel office with Quest Jewelers

Cenk Coskun from Gabriel office with Huain Tain and wife from Quest Jewelers

Jack Gabriel adds, “We’re so happy to have progressed this far. Gabriel & Co. has always been a family owned and operated business. As apprentices to our father, master jeweler Elias Gabriel, we were inspired and guided to create the finest quality of jewelry and to provide unparalleled service. He would have been so proud to not only see all of the things we have accomplished in this time, but how the company has gained stature in the media world and the jewelry industry. We are looking forward to building on our successes and our valued relationships.”

Rockin’ DJ of the evening.

Jack and Berna Gabriel

Chelsea Raab and Persephone Maglaya from Wedding Wire with Michael O’ Connor, jewelry expert to the stars.

Congratulations also goes out to Persephone Maglaya of Wedding Wire who won our raffle for a silver and diamond necklace from our Mediterranean Collection.

Chelsea accepts the prize, a Boutique Silver diamond necklace from Gabriel & Co. on behalf of Persephone with Berna Gabriel.

Chelsea accepts the prize, a Boutique Silver diamond necklace from Gabriel & Co. on behalf of Persephone

Chelsea accepts the prize, a Boutique Silver diamond necklace from Gabriel & Co. on behalf of Persephone with Berna Gabriel.

And the winner is…Persephone from WeddingWire!

We are proud of our new showroom home and look forward to new release press events throughout the year as well as our retailers spending time with us in New York City. What better way to show our retailers all of our latest collections than in the comfort of our new showroom!

Take a look at our complete gallery of images below:

Our beautiful new showroom

Another glimpse of our beautiful new showroom

Jack and Dominick Gabriel

Michael O’ Connor with freelance blogger

The signature Gabytini and Gabriel Gem drinks

Paul Skaret, Sharon Scharr and Russell Leone

Delicious hor d’ouvres

Terry Pasch with Berna Gabriel and Stephanie Raheb

Terry and Tony Pasch from the Gabriel office at the step and repeat

Cenk Coskun and Sharon Scharr from the Gabriel office

Stephanie Raheb

Heather Fischthal, ChaeYo Lee and Nilu Bhagwanani

Tony Ron from Anthony Jewelers with Nizam Malouhi and Camille Thomas from Pierre’s Jewelry

Ron Contarsy, photographer with Angelene Coronel from Gabriel office

Berna Gabriel

Bharath Nayak, Maher Malki, Robin Lefkowitz-Huska and Karen Vander

Marlene Hanson from Gabriel office

Vitaliy Shpigel and Jerry-Patrick Chin from Gabriel office

Cenk Coskun from Gabriel office with Huain Tain and wife from Quest Jewelers

SAS

SAS and Marketing Department

Emanuel Raheb and Phil Forte

Connie Taormina, Patrick Clark, Ron Contarsy, Hannah Johnson and ChaeYo Lee

Gina Romero and Paul Skaret

Marketing Department

Lina Silva with Gabriel office ladies

Lina Silva, Dominick Gabriel, Nilu Bhagwanani, Connie Taormina and Robin Lefknowitz-Huska

Lina Silva and husband

Jerry-Patrick Chin with Emanuel Raheb

Sergio Pages from Sergio’s Jewelers

Anwar with daughter Lynn Chamoun

Gina Romero with John from Throgs Neck Jewelers

Claire Carlin from Niche Media

Christine and Berna Gabriel

Models, Patrick Clark and Hannah Johnson

Stephanie Singh, HR

Tanya Schnipper and Brian Deal from Prospect Jewelers

Account Executives

Phil Forte and Berna Gabriel

Lynn Chamoun and Berna Gabriel

Phil Sauma from Mood Fabrics with Jack Gabriel

Rae and Ken Pescatore from Trezar Fine Jewelry

Dominick Gabriel with Sandra Berry from PGI, Randi Gewertz from JCK Magazine and Jack Gabriel

Belma Yucel Account Executive from Gabriel office

Michael O’ Connor, jewelry style expert

Severine and James Ferrari with Michael O’ Connor

Anwar

Anwar and Angelene

Terry and Tony Pasch

Isabel Cajulis from Savor Silver Promotion

Chelsea Raab and Persephone Maglaya from Wedding Wire

Chelsea Raab and Persephone Maglaya with Michael O’ Connor

Hayley Henning from the Tanzanite Foundation with Michael O’ Connor

Tomas and Giselle Burucuoglu, Erol and Sandra Dar

Tomas and Giselle Burucuoglu

Claire Carlin from Niche Media with Michael O’ Connor

Michael Corbo and wife from Michael Anthony Jewelers with Gina Romero

Cenk Coskun with Michael Corbo and wife from Michael Anthony Jewelers

Christine and Berna Gabriel

Dana and Maria Irene from W. Kodak Jewelers

Gina Romero with Joseph Daniel from Joseph Jewelers

Elana Riter and Jennifer Kean from Citibank

Tiffany Reid and Sarah Richard from Allure Magazine

Maher Malki, Robin Lefkowitz-Huska, Karen Vander and Bharath Nayak

Angelene and Jason from Gabriel office

Hayley Henning from the Tanzanite Foundation

Jack Gabriel, Maher Malki and Karen Vander

Jack Gabriel and Luca Akedemir

Jack Gabriel, Luca and Aday Akedemir

Gina, Bridget, Donna Marino and guests from B & A Jewelers

Eric and Ronit Siles from Mediamax Network

Colin Marshall and Melissa Lum from Lucky Magazine

Berna Gabriel with Colin Marshall and Melissa Lum from Lucky Magazine and Eric and Ronit Siles from Mediamax Network

Camille Thomas and Nizam Malouhi from Pierre’s Jewelry

Tony Ron from Anthony’s Jewelers with Tarek from Gabriel office

Dominick Gabriel with Maher Malki

Amy Elliot from Niche Media with Cheryl Kremkow from Citrine Media

Margaret Dolan and Gregory Acosta from IJU Agency

Sabiha and Berna Gabriel

Dominick and Sabiha Gabriel

Christine, Dominick, Sabiha, Jack and Berna Gabriel

Gabriel Family

Stephanie Raheb and Berna Gabriel

Models, Patrick Clark and Hannah Johnson

Ron Contarsy, Jerry Patrick-Chin, Angelene Coronel and Patrick Clark, Gabriel model

Sadik and Secil Aydin

Lauren Verona and Angelene Coronel

Catrina Bowen

Catrina Bowen and Robert Lawrence

Angelene Coronel

Angelene Coronel, Secil Aydin and ChaeYo Lee

ChaeYo Lee

Lori Manukian and Sercan Zoklu

Sandra Dar and Lori Manukian

Cara Thingelstad and Connie Taormina with Mario Savino and wife from In the Box

Diane Edwards from BabyCenter with Berna Gabriel

Berkan Yildirimlar with Berna Gabriel

Berna Gabriel with Connie Taormina

Berna Gabriel, Ron Contarsy and Connie Taormina

Berna Gabriel

Christine Gabriel with Connie Taormina

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