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"title": "Materials",
"subtitle": "Made Today As Yesterday",
"body": "\u003cp\u003eEach Prounis object is a piece of history handmade in New York City. Linking age-old craftsmanship with recycled and repurposed materials, we design jewels that last for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e",
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"body": "\u003cp\u003eProunis gemstones are individually selected from global vendors committed to responsible ecological and labor practices. We inspect each stone for unique personalities that embrace natural inclusions and idiosyncratic color variations. We favor distinctive styles like cabochons and rough-cut stones. Many of our gems were cut pre-1970, giving them a historical narrative while minimizing their environmental footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e",
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"body": "\u003cp\u003eAll Prounis objects are handcrafted from our signature 22K gold. Ductile and free of oxidation; 22K gold has been used since ancient times. In the 300s B.C., luxurious adornments became popular throughout the Hellenistic world, and today these remarkable works of everlasting quality are on view in museums like the Met. Inspired by this enduring character, our in-house alloy of reclaimed gold mixed with fine silver and copper has a durable, yet buttery texture, allowing our creations to shape to the wearer. Each piece begins with a matte finish, and as the wearer’s skin polishes the fine metal, it creates a lustrous shine over time.\u003c\/p\u003e",
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"body": "\u003cp\u003ePearls and Coral are a crucial and respected part of our material language — and they are critical to our planet. We exclusively source antique coral to ensure we keep the world’s reefs healthy. Like our new-cut gemstones, our pearls come from American Gem Trade Association certified suppliers. \u003c\/p\u003e",
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"body": "\u003cp\u003eAll Prounis objects are handmade in our Manhattan Jewelry District studio alongside local artisans. We reimagine time-old techniques such as bezel setting, repoussé, hand-pulled wire, and milling to form our jewels and handwoven chains. We offer hand engraving on each object. Our slower approach to production allows us to control our ecological footprint and create perennial jewelry with purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e",
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"body": "\u003cp\u003eEach Prounis jewel is accompanied with a sage green pouch and custom stationery. The colors and detailing are a nod to New York history, borrowing motifs from the Prounis family’s 1940s midtown nightclub, the Versailles. Hosting many notable guests and performers—including a legendary residency featuring Edith Piaf—the Versailles was known for its custom silverware, sage green silk tablecloths, and gouache menus.\u003c\/p\u003e",
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Made Today As Yesterday