Established by its namesake in 1950, Rudolf Friedmann has maintained the foundational principles of its business while continuing to evolve with the changing times. Trained by his father in Europe as an expert jeweler, Rudolf was singularly concerned with creating beautifully designed, impeccably crafted jewelry. Branding, in the now traditional sense of the word, was not a focus of the business; he wanted the work to speak for itself.

Still family-owned and operated, Rudolf Friedmann considers its approach to jewelry design and manufacturing “old-fashioned.” While they have embraced all of the trappings of a contemporary jewelry manufacturing company, they are proud to run their own jewelry workshop, to create the majority of their products in the United States, and that when a client calls, a member of the family will answer the phone directly. This personal approach to business has earned the company a loyal clientele of retailers who reply upon the company to exceed their needs in both service and product.

Rudolf Friedmann’s jewelry is handcrafted in their New York City-based workshop. Their design philosophy emphasizes wearable jewelry with clean lines and elegant silhouettes. Working in both 14k and 18k gold with diamonds, colored gemstones and pearls, the company creates both classic and contemporary looks. The sophistication of their craftsmanship is evident in the intricate details, unique stone setting styles and exceptional finishes included in each piece they design and fabricate.