Our History

Lamine Fikai is a high-end jeweler in New York City where he has been creating exceptional one-of-a-find jewelry pieces for 30 years. From rings to necklaces, broches, earrings and bracelets, all his pieces are delicately hand made in his shop, for clients from around the world. He is one of the best kept secrets in NYC. Lamine is also a gemologist and possesses a unique knowledge and appreciation of beautiful stones.

Lamine has been immersed in the jewelry world since childhood. His father was an established stone setter and had his own successful business. It was by his side that he was first introduced and exposed to beautiful stones. Later on, encouraged by his mother Lamine started studying jewelry in Paris, France at L’Ecole de Bijouterie et Joaillerie, where he discovered his passion for hand-made jewelry making.

Upon his graduation, Lamine decided to pursue his apprenticeship in New York City, where he was lucky to work for high-end brands including Henry Dunay and Harry Winston, while perfecting his knowledge of diamonds and colored stones at the Gemology Institute of America (GIA) where he graduated in 1996.