The 1916 Company Expands With New Jewelry Offerings

A year after its watch-focused debut, The 1916 Company is expanding its elegant repertoire with new jewelry offerings.

The 1916 Company’s editor-at-large Eleonor Picciotto; PHOTO COURTESY OF THE 1916 COMPANY

A collaborative merger between WatchBox, Govberg, Radcliffe and Hyde Park Jewelers, The 1916 Company debuted last fall as a new global community and destination for fine watches, jewelry, education and experiences. With an emphasis on stunning timepieces, the brand began its rollout across the company’s global footprint, which includes legacy Hyde Park Jewelers and its local outpost at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Now, the brand is placing an expanded focus on jewelry, revealing a multi-channel experience both in-person and online.

“Our jewelry initiative mirrors the principles that made our watch business successful: education, entertainment and personalized support, focusing on the emotional nature of the experience, as jewelry holds both intrinsic and sentimental value,” says global CEO John Shmerler. “We aim to bring passion and knowledge to the space as we help our clients form lasting connections with their jewelry, marking the biggest celebrations and everyday moments of their lives.”

The 1916 Company Collection 18K white gold blue sapphire and diamond star necklace; PHOTO COURTESY OF THE 1916 COMPANY

The appointment of watch and jewelry expert Eleonor Picciotto as editor-at-large for The 1916 Company’s multimedia jewelry channels will elevate the stories of the brand’s one-of-a-kind pieces plus the collections of more than 50 world-renowned jewelry brands—from Buccellati, Fernando Jorge and Chanel Fine Jewelry to Mikimoto, Nikos Koulis and Rahaminov Diamonds, among others. “We are fortunate to share decades-long relationships with many of our jewelry partners, reflecting a shared commitment to quality and tradition,” continues Shmerler. “There’s something special about this continuity, adding depth and authenticity to the work we do.”

Discover the sparkling new offerings at Fashion Island and The 1916 Company’s multi-brand showrooms and lounges in Philadelphia, New York, Miami, Baltimore, Delaware, Denver and Scottsdale. The future is shining bright, indeed.

Picchiotti 18K white gold and blue sapphire Xpandable bracelet; PHOTO COURTESY OF THE 1916 COMPANY