Unearthing Treasure: Behind the Scenes at Jogani
In Silver Lake, California, gemstone aficionados have come to recognise one place as a destination for hidden treasure: the Jogani Gallery. Founded by Anup Jogani, an expert in rare diamonds and precious stones, in 2006, this space is a destination for unusual, antique and nuanced creations and serves as an exhibition venue, a showcase for designer brands, and a celebration of jewellery art. Here, I’d like to take you on a behind-the-scenes tour of this remarkable place and introduce you to the man behind the curtain…
Anup Jogani knows better than most about the allure of the rare and the unusual – this is something I have understood for many years since we first connected on Instagram in 2015. At that time, Anup was one of those unique people who showcased rare old-mine cut diamonds and unconventional coloured gemstones for true connoisseurs on his account while most gemstone dealers focused on a more commercial selection.
Anup Jogani
It was evident then, as it is evident now, that Anup seeks the most extraordinary gemstones and diamonds that captivate both jewellery trade professionals and collectors alike. Ask him, and he’ll tell you his specialism is unearthing hidden treasures and discovering pieces with exceptional provenance that go beyond the norm. He’s certainly not afraid to hunt through an estate sale, visit a pawnshop or frequent local auctions to find the kind of antique pieces that make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up!
The interior of the Jogani Gallery in Silver Lake, Los Angeles
The expansive and Italian-inspired interior of the Jogani Gallery in Silver Lake, Los Angeles
The Jogani Gallery in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, serves as a showroom, event space, and a community meeting point
The exterior of the Jogani Gallery in Silver Lake, Los Angeles has a traditional Spanish Californian vibe
The Italian-inspired alfresco deck on the rooftop of the Jogani Gallery in Silver Lake, Los Angeles
The rooftop deck of the Jogani Gallery is the perfect place to host events and entertain clients
Enjoying the Los Angeles sunshine on the Italian-inspired rooftop deck of the Jogani Gallery in Silver Lake
A pair of antique cushion-cut Kashmir sapphires with a total weight of 10.23 carats, available at the Jogani Gallery
A 42.92 carat marquise-cut ‘caramelized sugar’-coloured diamond (GIA Certified), available at the Jogani Gallery
A 10.99 carat unheated Burmese sapphire sugarloaf cabochon, available at the Jogani Gallery
A pair of step-cut diamonds of 7.03 carats and 7.70 carats, available at the Jogani Gallery
A collection of Montana sapphires with a total weight of 8.17 carats, available at the Jogani Gallery
A 7.38 carat step-cut octagon-shaped loose diamond, available at the Jogani Gallery
Jogani ring with a 4.06 carat flat cushion-cut diamond set in platinum
Jogani ring with a 1.20 carat Colombian step-cut emerald set in a Renaissance-inspired engraved band of 18k yellow gold
Jogani ring with an octagon-shaped 2.28 carat step-cut Burmese ruby in an eight-claw rose gold setting
Jogani necklace with 10.40 carats of oval-shaped Padparadscha sapphires in 18k rose gold and platinum
Jogani ring with a 10.97 carat step-cut Colombian emerald in 20k gold
Jogani ring with a 2.12 carat lozenge-shaped step-cut diamond in a Renaissance revival-inspired 18k white gold setting
Jogani necklace with 22 carats of sapphires in 18k gold
Jogani three-stone ring with a central Padparadscha sapphire of almost 7.38 carats, set with two rubies in yellow gold
Jogani Victorian-inspired ring with a 3 carat flat cushion-cut diamond and unheated Burmese rubies in platinum
Jogani Victorian-inspired 17.62 carat cushion-cut diamond necklace in platinum
Jogani Art Deco-inspired ring with a 7.12 carat portrait-cut diamond and two step-cut emeralds in 20k rose gold
Jogani handmade cigar band ring with a 2.14 carat oval-shaped portrait-cut pink Burmese sapphire and enameled shank in 18k gold
Jogani ring with a 4.13 carat ‘lemon-lime’ natural fancy deep yellow diamond with an old mine cut, set in 18k gold
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Katerina Perez With more than 12 years’ experience in the jewellery sector, Katerina Perez’s expert knowledge spans everything from retail sales and management to content creation, including brand building, jewellery writing and styling. Born and raised in St Petersburg, Katerina’s favourite hobby as a child was playing with the treasures in her grandmother's jewellery box, inspiring a lifelong love of jewellery from a very early age. She spent five years in St Petersburg University of Culture and Arts studying not journalism but business studies and languages, and her writing skills have developed as her passion for her favourite subject – jewellery – has grown. This is why her writing comes straight from the heart rather than the pages of a book. Daughter of an entrepreneur mother, Katerina exchanged her retail management job for jewellery writing in 2013 and hasn’t looked back since.
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