Honoring Our Legacy: The 1884 Collection by William BarthmanIntroducing a brand new line of curated jewelry that bridges modern sensibilities with timeless quality.

Honoring Our Legacy: The 1884 Collection By William Barthman

https://www.williambarthman.com/designers/the-1884-collectionAt the corner of Maiden Lane and Broadway, you can find a few vestiges of history remaining of the birthplace of William Barthman Jeweler—a plaque erected in 1928 by the Maiden Lane H..

Market Musings - The Growing Popularity of Vintage WatchesSearching for a retired or hard-to-get model? You may find luck with vintage watches.

Market Musings - The Growing Popularity Of Vintage Watches

Picture yourself looking down at your watch—is it brand new, a blank canvas without a scratch in sight? Or does it have history, showing a unique patina that can only come from everyday living? Perhaps you patiently waited on a client list to..

Gemstones 101: The Big ThreeDiamonds may be a girl's best friend, but there's always room in the jewelry box for other precious gemstones.

Gemstones 101: The Big Three

Alongside diamonds, there are three precious gemstones that stand above the rest as most desirable: emeralds, rubies, and sapphires. Each has its own charm and significance in history, as well as its fair share of dramatic occurrences, but their co..

4 Watches To Maintain That Summer State of MindWhen you've left the beach, these watches will take you back to that vacation feeling in a pinch.

4 Watches To Maintain That Summer State Of Mind

Picture yourself sprawled out in a lounge chair perched over white sand, turquoise waves lapping down the shore. You raise your arm and peer blearily at your watch, then remember you have nowhere to go; you’re on island time. Now imagine you..

10 Reasons Why Custom Jewelry Is the Perfect Gift for Any OccasionIf you want to give a gift that is meaningful, unique, and expertly crafted, look no further than a custom design!

10 Reasons Why Custom Jewelry Is The Perfect Gift For Any Occasion

Once upon a time before mass manufacturing became widespread, products were meticulously handmade by skilled artisans and other trade professions. While the modern era has made many goods more accessible to everyone, it is undeniable that product qua..

WBJ Gift Guide: Valentine's Day 2025 TrendsShow

WBJ Gift Guide: Valentine's Day 2025 Trends

Although you should show your dearest ones you love them all throughout the year, Valentine’s Day is one of the easiest holidays to express romantic, platonic, and self-love in tangible form. With that in mind, we handpicked some exquisite watc..

A 9-11 RemembranceA 9-11 remembrance

A 9-11 Remembrance

An Unthinkable Act of Terror In the chronicles of time, the mid-October air would typically have been imbued with anticipation at William Barthman Jeweler, a venerable establishment preparing for the impending holiday season. Yet, fate had conspired..

A Barthman History.A Barthman History

A Barthman History.

The Past and the Future Barthman, born in Germany in 1840, opened up his first jewelry store at 43 Maiden Lane after marrying the daughter of jeweler William Stratt and began working for his father-in-law thus entering the jewelry business. I In 18..