Ginette NY

Ginette NY jewelry: Parisian everyday elegance

Ginette NY jewelry embodies effortless Parisian chic designed for daily wear. Founded in 2004 by Frédérique Dessemond in New York, the brand creates delicate 18k gold pieces that balance fine jewelry quality with relaxed wearability. From the iconic Disc collection to the romantic Angèle line and the minimalist Mini Ever designs, each piece expresses contemporary femininity. Castafiore offers authenticated pre-owned Ginette NY jewelry with transparent pricing and complimentary worldwide insured shipping.

The Ginette NY story: New York meets Paris

Frédérique Dessemond launched her eponymous brand in 2004, bringing a fresh perspective to fine jewelry. Born and raised in Marseille, educated at the Sorbonne, she moved to New York where she created pieces reflecting both cities' aesthetics: Parisian elegance with New York ease. She chose the retro name "Ginette" to embody the brand's soul. Her vision centered on 18k gold jewelry delicate enough for everyday wear yet precious enough to treasure. The brand quickly gained a devoted following among women seeking alternatives to traditional fine jewelry's formality.

Design philosophy

Frédérique Dessemond's creations celebrate organic forms, symbolic motifs, and personal meaning. The collections feature nature-inspired designs (discs suggesting coins or talismans, stars, circles, hearts, lotus flowers), spiritual symbols like the wolf representing strength and freedom, and customizable charms. Each piece uses solid 18k gold, with the brand's signature rose gold finish becoming particularly iconic for its soft, warm tone. Laser-cut openwork patterns and delicate filigree demonstrate technical mastery, while semi-precious stones like agate, turquoise, lapis lazuli, and mother-of-pearl add color and texture. The aesthetic combines delicate proportions with substantial quality, creating jewelry that feels both precious and approachable.

Pre-owned Ginette NY jewelry collection

At Castafiore, we curate authenticated archival pieces spanning the brand's celebrated collections.

Disc collection: iconic talismans

The Disc collection represents Ginette NY's most recognizable designs. These pieces feature circular gold discs in various sizes, worn as pendants, rings, or bracelet charms. The disc shape suggests ancient coins, talismans, or celestial bodies, creating jewelry with symbolic resonance.

Disc ring and Disc Mini ring

Disc rings feature circular gold discs as centerpieces, often set with diamonds or semi-precious stones. Archival examples showcase the brand's signature rose gold, yellow gold, or white gold in various disc sizes. The Disc Mini ring offers a more delicate scale perfect for stacking. Examples often feature materials like onyx, mother-of-pearl, malachite, agate, turquoise, lapis lazuli, or blue sandstone set within the disc's center, sometimes with laser-cut openwork patterns creating delicate texture.

Disc necklaces

Disc necklaces bring the talisman aesthetic to pendant designs. Archival pieces feature single discs on delicate chains or multiple discs creating layered effects. The brand's signature rose gold necklaces with disc pendants offer warm elegance, while white gold versions provide cool sophistication. Examples demonstrate versatility across different gold tones and stone combinations.

Mini Ever collection: delicate diamonds

The Mini Ever collection celebrates diamonds in their most delicate expression. These pieces feature tiny brilliant-cut diamonds set in minimal 18k gold designs, creating sparkle without weight.

Mini Ever rings and Mini Diamond pieces

Mini Ever rings feature single diamonds or diamond clusters in refined settings. Archival pieces showcase the brand's signature rose gold or white gold with precisely set stones. The collection's aesthetic emphasizes the diamonds' brilliance through minimal metal, allowing light to dominate. Examples often include stackable bands perfect for building personalized combinations.

Mini Ever necklaces and bracelets

Mini Ever necklaces feature diamond pendants on fine chains, offering subtle sparkle for daily wear. Bracelet designs showcase diamonds set along delicate gold links. The brand's signature rose gold Mini Ever bracelets provide warm elegance, while white gold versions offer cool sophistication.

Angèle collection: romantic hearts

The Angèle collection celebrates love through heart motifs. These pieces feature stylized hearts in various interpretations, from realistic forms to abstract geometric versions.

Angèle Mini Heart designs

Angèle Mini Heart pieces offer the collection's most delicate expression. Archival examples feature tiny heart pendants on fine chains or heart-shaped charms on bracelets. The brand's signature rose gold Angèle pieces provide romantic warmth, demonstrating Frédérique Dessemond's ability to make symbolic motifs feel contemporary rather than sentimental.

Symbolic charms and motifs

Beyond the core collections, Ginette NY creates meaningful charms celebrating nature and spirituality. Star charms bring celestial inspiration to necklaces and bracelets. Circle motifs suggest eternity and wholeness. The wolf charm represents strength, freedom, and wild spirit. Goldfish charms add playful Asian-inspired elegance, symbolizing prosperity and transformation. Archival pieces featuring these symbolic charms offer personalized meaning and can be combined on charm bracelets or necklaces for layered storytelling.

Baby and Tiny collections: ultimate delicacy

The Baby and Tiny collections push minimalism to its extreme. Baby pieces feature the brand's signature motifs (discs, stars, circles, hearts) at their smallest scale. Tiny designs offer even more delicate proportions. Archival pieces in these collections appeal to those seeking barely-there jewelry with fine quality.

Materials and craftsmanship

All Ginette NY jewelry uses solid 18k gold. The brand's signature rose gold finish, with its distinctively soft and warm tone, became iconic for popularizing this metal in everyday fine jewelry. Yellow gold offers classic sophistication, while white gold brings cool contemporary aesthetic. Archival pieces demonstrate consistent quality across production years. Diamonds meet fine jewelry standards for clarity and cut. Semi-precious stones like onyx, mother-of-pearl, malachite, agate, turquoise, lapis lazuli, and blue sandstone add color and texture. Laser-cut openwork patterns and delicate filigree showcase technical mastery. The brand's commitment to 18k gold rather than lower karat alloys ensures durability and lasting value.

Authentication and expert assessment

Every piece undergoes rigorous authentication before listing.

Verification by Anne Borde and Charlotte Rey

Anne Borde, with three decades at Drouot, examines every hallmark against official records. Charlotte Rey, former Director of High Jewelry at Cartier, verifies construction quality and period-specific details. Archival pieces come with detailed condition reports assessing gold finish, diamond security, and clasp function. Pieces with original packaging receive enhanced provenance verification.

Selecting your Ginette NY jewelry

Choosing ideal pieces involves understanding collection characteristics and personal preferences.

By collection

Disc designs offer iconic talisman aesthetic with symbolic resonance. Mini Ever pieces provide delicate diamond sparkle for daily wear. Angèle jewelry celebrates romantic heart motifs. Symbolic charms (star, circle, wolf, goldfish) allow personalized meaning. Baby and Tiny collections suit those seeking ultimate minimalism.

By jewelry type

Rings offer stackable elegance perfect for building personalized combinations. Necklaces provide versatile pendant designs for layering, from simple circle pendants to elaborate charm combinations. Bracelets feature delicate chains with signature motifs or customizable charms. Earrings bring the brand's aesthetic to various formats from studs to drops.

By gold tone

The brand's signature rose gold provides distinctive warm elegance with its soft, iconic finish. Yellow gold offers classic sophistication. White gold brings cool contemporary aesthetic. Consider which tone complements your existing jewelry collection and skin tone.

Pricing and value

Archival Ginette NY jewelry prices reflect multiple factors:

• Collection: Disc, Mini Ever, Angèle, symbolic charms, Baby, Tiny
• Gold tone: Signature rose gold, yellow gold, white gold
• Diamonds: Quality, carat weight, setting complexity
• Semi-precious stones: Onyx, mother-of-pearl, malachite, agate, turquoise, lapis lazuli, blue sandstone
• Design details: Laser-cut openwork, filigree, solid discs
• Design scale: Mini, Baby, Tiny, standard proportions
• Condition: Gold finish, stone security, original elements
• Provenance: Original packaging, documented history

Our experts individually assess each piece, ensuring fair pricing based on authenticated quality.

Care guidelines

Clean archival Ginette NY jewelry gently using warm water, mild soap, and a soft cloth. For diamond-set pieces, use a soft brush on settings without damaging prongs. The brand's signature rose gold finish maintains its warmth beautifully but can be polished with standard jewelry cleaning solutions if desired. Semi-precious stones like agate, turquoise, and lapis lazuli require gentle cleaning to preserve their natural beauty. Check clasps and settings regularly, particularly on delicate chain necklaces and charm bracelets. Store each piece individually in soft pouches to prevent scratches and tangling. Professional inspection annually ensures structural integrity, especially for pieces with laser-cut openwork or stone settings.

Explore our collection

Discover authenticated pre-owned Ginette NY jewelry with detailed images and transparent pricing. Every listing includes condition reports, collection details, material specifications, sizing guidance, and close-up photographs showing hallmarks and signatures.

We offer complimentary consultation and secure worldwide insured shipping with free delivery. Every purchase includes our authenticity guarantee and complete documentation, backed by decades of expertise from Anne Borde and Charlotte Rey.

From iconic Disc rings featuring talisman-inspired designs with agate, turquoise, or lapis lazuli to delicate Mini Ever necklaces celebrating diamond brilliance, from romantic Angèle Mini Heart bracelets to symbolic charms (star, circle, wolf, goldfish) expressing personal meaning, from minimalist Baby and Tiny pieces to laser-cut openwork designs demonstrating technical mastery, each creation expresses the effortless Parisian-New York aesthetic that Frédérique Dessemond established in 2004.

Add pre-owned Ginette NY jewelry to your collection and discover why this contemporary brand commands such devotion among those seeking fine 18k gold pieces designed for everyday elegance.