It All Started with Emeralds

Meet David Connolly.  He is more than just the owner and president of design house David Connolly, Inc. that we offer here at Bella's, he is a champion of the American jewelry industry with a passion for gemology. It all began shortly after David graduated Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts.  He began working for the State Department in Columbia and fell in love with the country's rich deposit of emeralds.  He started a small emerald importing business, selling his stone in Boston. From there he began learning about jewelry and developing an appreciation for the craftsmanship that goes into creating every piece of jewelry.  Overtime as his passion grew so did his company and today he owns one of the most respected design houses in the country.   

One of his greatest interests in preserving iconic American jewelry collections.  Since 2004 David and his wife, Nora have saved 2 historic jewelry designs houses and hold the designer records for legendary designers F.F. Felger and Larre.  "I believe in the artistry, skill, and craftsmanship of the America jewelry industry," said Mr. Connolly. Today his family of design collections includes: 

David Connolly, Inc.
Founded 1989
 
Engel Brothers
Founded 1930
 
Jabel Die Struck Jewelry 
Founded 1916
 
Felger
Predates 1920
 
Larre
Unknown
 
In honor of the emeralds that started it all, let's take a look a some of David's beautiful emerald jewelry. Including emerald rings, pendants, earrings, anniversary bands, ensembles, and more. And, yes, it is still all Made In America!

 
 
 Emerald and Pearl Earrings and Pendant
 

 Emerald and Diamond Omega Slides (Top, Middle, Bottom)
 
 Emerald and Diamond Halo Pendant and Earrings
 
 
Princess Di Style Emerald and Diamond Ring, Earrings, and Pendant
 
 
Jabel Emerald and Diamond Band
 
 

Vintage Style Diamond and Emerald Band

Machine Set Emerald and Diamond Stackable Anniversary Band

Common Prong Diamond Wedding Band
 
 
Common Prong Emerald and Diamond Hoop Earrings
 
 
Petite Emerald and Diamond Earrings
 
 
Emerald and Diamond Drop Pendant
 
 
Emerald Claddagh Ring

Birthstone Ring in Emerald and Diamond
 
Emerald Ring with Three Diamond Accents

Vintage Style Emerald and Diamond Halo Ring
 
Classic Emerald and Diamond Ring
 
Three Stone Emerald Ring with Diamonds