As a designer, Simon G has also been a bit of a showboat. He has never subscribed to the old-fashioned theory that bridal jewelry should be modest and reserved. The master jeweler believes that symbolic ornaments should make a statement. His decorative accessories feature some of the world’s finest diamonds and precious metals. They are [...]

When Simon G. came to America from Beirut, Lebanon, he did not know the language or have much money in his pocket. But he did have a marketable trade. Young Simon Ghanimian had mastered the art of jewelry making, and when he landed in Los Angeles, California, he found work almost immediately and started saving [...]

From humble beginnings come great things. When Simon Ghanimian was a child, his parents taught him that if he could build something with his hands, he would never go hungry. He heeded their advice and started making jewelry in his spare time. Before long, his hobby became a passion, and it led him to United [...]