For Lovers of Bold, Beautiful Diamonds, There’s No Place like Provident Jewelry
The jewelry boutique, with locations in Naples and Fort Myers, has a penchant for luscious jewels that stand the test of time. We look at some of the shop's most glittering Art Deco-inspired designs.
Geometric shapes, stylized motifs and plentiful gemstones define the Art Deco influence that remains today. From left: Diamond Ring with white and rose gold 9.05 carats of diamonds, including a cushion-cut, fancy yellow diamond in the center; Dangle Earrings with white and yellow gold, 2.18 carats of orange diamonds and 2.97 carats of multishaped diamonds; Le Vian Estate Necklace with 8.5-carats of chocolate and white diamonds and a removable center drop; Multidiamond Square Ring with 1.53 carats of fancy multicolor diamonds and a halo of white diamonds. (Photo by Anna Nguyen)
Few places do big, bold gems better than Provident Jewelry. The boutique focuses largely on opulent, statement-making pieces, and half of the sprawling Naples storefront (they also have locations in Fort Myers and Palm Beach) is devoted to their most singular, high-value treasures. When we went looking for the grandest jewels in town, we knew to look no further than Provident’s ‘Dream Factory’ showroom, which is fittingly decked out with a posh bar for private clients to sip Champagne while browsing the brilliant vitrines.
Artfully walking the line between classic and contemporary, Provident’s collection is filled with precious adornments you’ll want to pass down. The jeweler has a knack for Art Deco-inspired designs that, with their bold shapes and luscious gemstones, feel fitting today—and forever.
Provident stands out for its cachet of exclusive designs from brands like Buccellati, Chopard and Cartier. The jeweler is the only one in North America to carry Gucci’s Flora fine jewelry collection. Pictured: Gucci Flora Flower Necklace with 7.08 carats of pave diamonds, and the Flora Ring with 3.84 carats of pave diamonds—all with VVS clarity. (Photo by Anna Nguyen)White Gold Ring with a 1.72-carat, pear-shape, fancy intense yellow diamond. (Photo by Anna Nguyen)Collectors clamor for pieces from famed 1920s jeweler Raymond C. Yard—especially his whimsical brooches. From left: Platinum Rabbit Golfer Brooch with 269 sapphires, diamonds and rubies totaling 2.42 carats. Rabbit Waiter Brooch in platinum and yellow gold with 2.23 carats of sapphires, rubies, emeralds and diamonds. (Photo by Anna Nguyen)Art Deco style balances intricacy and symmetry, allowing ornate jewels to keep a subdued cool. Chopard 36mm Happy Diamonds watch with 5.93 carats of diamonds, including seven of the brand’s iconic ‘dancing diamonds,’ and Happy Icon earrings containing mother-of-pearl inlay and two, 0.20-carat floating diamonds. (Photo by Anna Nguyen)Bracelet with 945 diamonds totaling 7.47 carats. (Photo by Anna Nguyen)
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