Jacob Gipsman started his company, Jacob’s Diamond & Estate Jewelry, in 1984. Since then, he has established the company as a specialist in vintage engagement rings, Art Deco, Edwardian, and Victorian jewelry. He freely shares some of the expertise he’s gleaned over 40 years in the industry through blog articles and prides himself on maintaining the highest standards of integrity and customer care. We caught up with Jacob to find out about his most memorable score, his favorite material, and his biggest resource.
U.S. Antique Shows (USAS): What is your title & role within your company?
Jacob Gipsman: I am the President of our company and I help manage the buying and selling of our inventory.
USAS: What was your best and most memorable score?
JG: Our most memorable score to me was this beautiful Art Deco diamond and platinum brooch with a beautiful fancy yellow six carat briolette cut diamond dangling at the bottom. It came off the brooch and slipped into a very wearable diamond drop necklace. It was a transformable piece of art.
Jacob Gipsman
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USAS: What was your most expensive learning experience?
JG: My most expensive learning experience was not paying up for items that I really wanted.
USAS: What material or stone do you find yourself drawn to most? Or that you find is most under-appreciated?
JG: I find myself most drawn to Old Cut Diamonds, beautiful Old Miners and Old Europeans.
Jacob Deco Pendant
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Photo courtesy of instagram.com/jacobs_estate_jewelry
USAS: What is the one piece that “got away” that you still think about?
JG: Several! But, at this moment, I can’t picture any.
USAS: What are your top 3 resources that help you do the best job you can do?
JG: I go with my hunches!
USAS: What would your job be if you weren’t doing what you’re doing now?
JG: If I wasn’t in the jewelry trade, I would have practiced law.
