--Designer Jewelry occupies a special niche in the Retail Jewelry Market. Designer Jewelry is cutting edge with a passion and style that the big manufacturers cannot hope to duplicate. Retailers who make a commitment to Designer Jewelry recognize, as Mark Aronstam of Aronstam’s in Indianapolis does, that “there are too many Designers with distinct and unique designs that are not being seen” in the traditional jewelry store.


--Retailers and the Contemporary Design Group have a special relationship. Many of our designer members are successful because a particular store was willing to showcase their designs. Designers are particularly grateful to Retailers like Aronstam’s, Panache, Rheinholdt’s and others who are as passionate about Designer Jewelry as are the Designers. Often Designers hear from Retailers “I really like your work, but it doesn’t sell!”. While Designer Jewelry might not be as easy a sell as say, a traditional three stone diamond ring, Designer Jewelry can be as affordable as the more traditional styles, and is often of better quality in design, craftsmanship and choice of gemstones.

--On this website, the Contemporary Design Group will be spotlighting Retailers who have won our High Achievement Award for Retailer of the Year. It is our hope that by showcasing these Retailers we can teach other Retailers that not only is Designer Jewelry sellable but that it adds a new and creative dimension to retailing. And of course, our Designer pages are a great place for Retailers to find some of the best Jewelry Designers who are working today!

--We encourage interested Retailers to become part of the Contemporary Design Group both by selling Designer Jewelry AND by becoming an Affiliate Member of the Contemporary Design Group. For more information, contact us at: 207-563-8688 or by email at: info@cdgjewlers.com We can help you get started selling Designer Jewelry.

 
 

--Aronstam’s of Indianapolis was honored with the 2004 Contemporary Design Group High Achievement Award for Retailer of the Year.

--In 1985, Marc Aronstam opened the first of his galleries, M.S. Aronstam Contemporary Fine Jewelers. He felt there were too many designers with distinct and unique designs that were not being seen. Indianapolis, not the traditional fashion or design mecca, needed a chance to view the creative works the jewelry world had to offer. This realization led him to create a gallery to showcase works of many artists as well as his own. He enjoys varying his collections, allowing his clients to see the constant evolution of other artists’ designs and new designs hitting the market. Not all of the people he features are high profile designers; Marc likes the new and upcoming creativity. True jewelry designers range from purists in the field, taking more daring chances, to designers working at making strong and creative statements, while working within the trends that fashion imposes as a framework. Along with these artists are those allowing their creativity to focus within the world of metals and gemstones in playful and relaxed styles. Discover your style with the unique beauty of Marc Aronstam’s custom and designer jewelry. Marc’s love for fine design is exemplified in the Aronstam gallery. His store radiates with elegance and style with more than sixty designer lines, as well as Marc’s own custom work.
 

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