fred leighton

Fred Leighton is a New York institution renowned for its expertly curated collection of rare vintage, antique, and estate jewelry. The brand’s story began in 1959 when Murray Mondschein acquired a Greenwich Village shop named Fred Leighton, initially selling crafts and ethnic attire. Possessing a natural eye for design, Mondschein pivoted to antique jewelry in the 1970s, moving to Madison Avenue and eventually adopting the store's name as his own. He is credited with elevating period pieces from overlooked heirlooms to coveted works of art, building an unparalleled inventory spanning Georgian, Victorian, Art Deco, and mid-century designs from legendary houses like Cartier, Bulgari, and David Webb.

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