VINTAGE & FINE JEWELRY
For more than two decades, London-based jewelry dealer and designer, John C. Kulukundis, has provided an international, select clientele with the finest, bespoke service available. Offering a range of personalised, one-to-one services, Janus Jewels is the first port of call for discerning clients who wish to conduct their business beyond the basic confines of a ‘jewelry shop’ — no matter how high or well-established.
As a jewelry dealer based in London, appointments can be easily arranged within the capital for clients wishing to buy or sell jewelry and precious stones. Additionally, Janus’ seamless service extends internationally, with a focus on North America, Europe and the Far East. Global appointments — one of the company’s fortes — ensure client convenience and discretion remain paramount at all times.
A graduate Gemmologist and Fellow of The Gemmological Association of Great Britain, Kulukundis’ broad knowledge base stems from years of experience, including many spent as international jewelry specialist for the world-renowned London auctioneers, Phillips. As an established jewelry dealer in London, areas of expertise include:
From the world’s leading ateliers. Including highly
sought-after antique jewelry, ranging from Edwardian
pieces by Cartier and Chaumet, through to the great Belle
Epoque jewelers, Lalique and Vever.
Unparalleled pieces by the greatest jewelers of the 20th
century, from the Mystery Set Jewels by Van Cleef &
Arpels to Harry Winston’s unique gemstone jewels.
At Janus Jewels, every commission is an intensely personal affair, and integrity is key. For clients looking to extend their collections, Janus will advise on and source specific pieces to both complement and build on existing compendiums of jewelry or gemstones. Equally, for clients needing more guidance, Janus takes great pride in locating or creating exactly the right piece that will continue to bring joy for years to come.
“At Janus, we are guided by beauty. Everything we handle is genuinely special and the best of its type. Undeniably, these are items of considerable value, But, in the perfect stone there is more magic than money. With that comes responsibility: we are both custodians and matchmakers.”
The London jewelry dealer of choice for those requiring the utmost discretion; whether buying or selling jewelry, clients are assured of complete confidentiality at all times, together with expert, honest evaluations and highly competitive rates. Importantly, transparency is an essential element of each, individually agreed commission. Clients are kept informed throughout every step of the sales process, and when promises are made, they are kept. In the rare instance your expectations cannot be realised, we will let you know immediately.
Janus Jewels is fully compliant with the jewelry trade’s main regulating bodies:
All Janus Jewels’ diamonds are certified by the Gemmological Institute of America (GIA).
All Janus Jewels’ diamonds are compliant with the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), to prevent ‘conflict diamonds’ from entering the mainstream market.
All Janus Jewels’ colored stones are certified by The Swiss Gemmological Institute, part of the Swiss Foundation for the Research of Gemstones (SSEF) and accompanied by the relevant SSEF paperwork.
“If you don’t know jewelry, know the jeweler.”