AGMES | About AGMES Modern Jewelry

Modern treasures. Future heirlooms.

Combining sculptural forms and precious materials with thoughtful design and artisan craftsmanship, AGMES creates pieces that are at once distinctive and enduring. Our jewelry, accessories, and objects balance vitality with simplicity. Handmade to order in New York City, each piece is appealing to the eye, inviting to the touch, and destined to become an heirloom.

All that is not eternal is eternally out of date.

- C.S. Lewis

Essential forms

The collection’s bold yet refined shapes are inspired by architecture and art, the built environment and the natural world, from urban landscapes to work by the likes of Alberto Giacometti, Man Ray, Barbara Hepworth, and Ellsworth Kelly.

Sublime, sustainable materials

We start with the finest materials, including 925 sterling silver, 18-karat gold vermeil, 14-karat gold, and freshwater pearls. Almost all of the metals we use are recycled, and any scrap metal we generate is ultimately melted down for reuse.

Designed for tactility and comfort

Form and function are inextricable. The scale, texture, and weight of each piece is determined by its relationship to the body, so that even the most substantial-looking form is surprisingly lightweight and easy to wear.

Made to last for generations

To ensure our creations are constructed to stand the test of time, we work closely with a small team of jewelers in New York City. These skilled artisans help to hone our prototypes and craft each piece by hand. Everything is made to order in small batches.

Launched in 2016, AGMES is designed and produced in New York City. Each piece is designed to defy trends, seasons, and to last for generations. Made from precious materials, our processes are purposeful, rooted in the knowledge that less—less waste, reduced greenhouse emissions, less mindless consumption—is always more.

A dream inspired from the encouragement of our late friend, Andrew, AGMES is a tribute to the power of kindness and a testament to friendship’s ability to inspire and move us. His initials comprise the “AG” in AGMES.