Contributions from the Armenian community continue to shape and lead the Diamond District, passing knowledge and material from one hand to another, one generation to the next. This project documents three Armenian-owned businesses that continue to carry on the craft and tradition of jewelry making on 47th St.
Special thanks to Michael and Hachik Givelekian of Royal Jewel Setting Co., Hrayr Kazanjian of Metro Gold Casting and Emily Bukucuyan of Pico Jewelers, who all graciously participated in this project.
This work was first shown at Armenian Art House in New York on April 12th, 2025.
