JEWELRY

Three generations of jewelers makes this one of CarmelÕs longest established family owned and operated jewelry stores. Specializing in both original and contemporary design and estate jewelry. Thirty years ago, Maniyel Agacanyan started this business and his sons Peter and Alex joined him. » more info

Giles is an artist working primarily in gold. On display in his Carmel Studio you can see his collection of original handcrafted designs. GilesÕ rings are unique and distinctive. He notes that, Òa ring, like love, is a never ending circleÑa celebration of lifeÕs renewal. The free-form openings are the Ônegative spaceÕ that creates the positive shape of my designs. » more info

For more than 150 years the Hesselbein family has created fine jewelry in Europe, passing the art of design and fabrication from father to son. In 1968, Art Hesselbein opened his first store on the Central Coast. Specializing in gold and platinum jewelry. Today, Art, along with fellow gemologist Brad, continues the tradition. In the watch department, Hesselbeins features the finest in Swiss watches by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, Ebel and Breguet. » more info

This family owned and operated jewelry salon offers a comprehensive collection of contemporary and classic fine jewelry. Thirty-five years of experience in fine jewelry design and care has created a Carmel legend of elegance and quality in custom designing. They specialize in creating for you, their customer, unique one-of-a-kind pieces utilizing pearls, diamonds, opals, rubies, sapphires or emeralds.
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Masterworks in Fine Jewelry Specialists in fine diamonds and pearls Unique and exciting creations in fine contemporary jewelry are found at Kerry Lee, Inc., Ring designs for both men and women, bracelets and necklacesÑeach a hand-fabricated original design, signed by the artist in 18K Gold or Platinum. The staff at Kerry Lee, Inc., are true Diamond Specialists. » more info

Elaine and Steve created Ladyfingers in 1977 when they moved to the Monterey Peninsula from San Francisco. After a year, they made the big move to Carmel to compete with the 31 other jewelry stores in that Ôretail hot bedÕ. In 1986, after two other locations on the edge of the business district, they finally were able to move to the location they wanted. It was then that they began bringing in designer jewelry. » more info

Thomas Kinkade is AmericaÕs most collected artist, a painter-communicator whose tranquil, light-infused paintings delight millions each year. As the foremost ÒPainter of LightÓ he uses techniques perfected by a distinguished group of 19th Century American painters known as Luminists. Whether his images are romantic cottages, vibrant cityscapes, cozy Victorian cottages or majestic landscapes, KinkadeÕs beautiful paintings simply radiate light. Kinkade states, ÒI try to create paintings that are a window for the imagination. » more info

Gallery Twenty OneÐHometown Headquarters for the works of Internationally-acclaimed artist, Eyvind Earle. Although his fine art has been museum-collected for 60 years, Eyvind may best be known by the general public for his ten-year stint with Disney Studios as a background stylist for a dozen productions, most notably as chief stylist for Sleeping Beauty, where his unique blend of abstract design... » more info

Specializing in original diversified work of prominent Californian and International Artists. The enormously successful husband and wife business team of Joan and Jerry Winters have been long time Carmel residents for more than 30 years. The Winters Fine Art Gallery consistently offers a wide selection of work from outstanding, award winning artists, art instructors, and judges of competition art shows. bay. » more info

The Art of Life as We Wish It Were. It is the result of an urge to create that is born purely of talent and inspirationÐa colorful reflection of the viewerÕs own voice and vision. Perhaps thatÕs why people respond as they do to the folk-art treasures of the Peasant Folk CollectionÐor perhaps itÕs simply because the paintings, prints and cards in this charming shop capture such beautifully conceived, endearingly rendered, thoroughly delightful visual vignettes. » more info