Aurate New York was founded in 2015 by Sophie Kahn and Bouchra Ezzahraoui, who built the label in New York City around a simple idea: solid gold jewelry sold directly, without the markup of the usual middlemen. The house has grown into one of the names a bride reaches for when she wants fine jewelry she will keep wearing long after the wedding, not just on the day. We carry Aurate New York for exactly that reason, pieces that move easily from the ceremony into ordinary life.
What makes an Aurate New York piece different
Every Aurate New York piece is designed in house by Sophie Kahn herself, which is part of why the collection holds together the way it does, a tennis bracelet reads like the sibling of the earrings rather than an unrelated idea. The house works in recycled gold, 14k and 18k, in gold vermeil, and in lab grown diamonds and sapphires, with ethically sourced stones hand finished by artisans. For every piece sold, Aurate New York donates books to children through a schools partnership. The signature is restraint: warm gold, clean lines, nothing that is going to look dated in five years.
The pieces
Lab grown white sapphire tennis bracelet
A tennis bracelet is one of those pieces a bride reaches for on the day and keeps wearing afterward, and Aurate New York sets lab grown white sapphires in gold vermeil with a secure custom box clasp. It reads as classic fine jewelry without the classic price tag that usually comes with it. Shop the Lab Grown White Sapphire Tennis Bracelet, $388.
Lab grown white sapphire bezel tennis necklace
Round brilliant lab grown white sapphires are set individually in a heavy gold vermeil bezel rather than a shared prong setting, which gives this necklace more presence at the neckline and a more secure hold for a long day of hugging relatives. Shop the Lab Grown White Sapphire Bezel Tennis Necklace, $798.
Diamond huggie earrings
Sixteen hand set white diamonds line a close fitting huggie hoop, the kind of earring that works equally well under a veil or at the rehearsal dinner the night before. The lean, modern silhouette is pure Aurate restraint. Shop the Diamond Huggie Earrings, from $309.
Mini diamond bezel necklace
A single bezel set diamond floats on a fine gold chain, light enough to layer under a gown's neckline or wear alone for brides who want one quiet point of sparkle rather than several. Shop the Mini Diamond Bezel Necklace, from $458.
Pearl vine necklace
AAA freshwater pearls are stationed along a fine stainless steel chain for a necklace that looks far more delicate than it is, each pearl appearing to float rather than sit in a cluster. At an 18 inch length it sits cleanly at the collarbone, whether the dress has a neckline to show it off or not. Shop the Pearl Vine Necklace, $168.
Pearl vine bracelet
The bracelet companion to the Pearl Vine Necklace, the same floating pearls on the same fine chain, sized for the wrist instead of the neck. It stacks easily with a wedding band and a watch without competing for attention. Shop the Pearl Vine Bracelet, $68.
Shop Aurate New York at our Los Angeles bridal boutique
Aurate New York is available to order through Mae Bridal, our bridal boutique at 145 Bay St in Santa Monica. Like every Shopify Collective designer we carry, Aurate New York ships each piece directly, and Mae Bridal remains your point of contact for anything you need before or after you order. Between the lab grown sapphire tennis pieces, the solid gold diamond earrings and the freshwater pearl styles, this is a collection built for the bride who wants fine jewelry that keeps earning its place in the rotation well past the wedding.
Shop the full collection
Browse the rest of the Aurate New York collection for more lab grown sapphire and solid gold styles. Still deciding what to wear on the day itself? Our guide on how to choose wedding day jewelry is a good place to start, and the Awe Inspired collection is worth a look if you want something with more of a story behind it.
Aurate New York jewelry, answered
What is Aurate New York's jewelry made of?
Aurate New York works primarily in recycled gold, 14k and 18k, and in gold vermeil, with lab grown diamonds and sapphires and ethically sourced gemstones. A handful of newer styles are set in stainless steel for an everyday, waterproof option.
Is Aurate New York fine jewelry or fashion jewelry?
Fine jewelry. The gold is solid or vermeil over sterling, the stones are genuine lab grown diamonds and sapphires rather than cubic zirconia, and the pieces are designed to be worn indefinitely rather than seasonally.
Can I wear Aurate New York jewelry after the wedding?
That is the point of the house. Sophie Kahn designs every collection herself around pieces meant for daily wear, which is why we carry Aurate New York alongside more occasion specific bridal jewelry.
How do I order Aurate New York through Mae Bridal?
Aurate New York pieces are available to order through Mae Bridal. Email team@maebridal.com with any sizing or styling questions before you order, and we are happy to help you choose.
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