The Savvy Old Lady is very pleased to have Irma Davidson-Gomez, The Savvy Jeweler, as a fabulous addition to her website. Irma has agreed to make all of us savvier when shopping for jewelry whether in the Caribbean, Europe and Asia or at home here in the US. She has also agreed to answer questions you might have regarding the purchase of jewelry. From time to time, The Savvy Jeweler will even show us a special piece of jewelry that she has designed herself.

Both “Crabby” and I have known Irma both professionally and personally for over thirty years and we have the highest regard for her expertise. Irma is a first class “people person” who enjoys her work and dealing with her clients. Her talent and gift for helping others extends beyond her jewelry business to volunteering in Hospice and the American Museum of Natural History. When anyone needs help, Irma, a five foot little dynamo is the first one to step up to the plate and offer a helping hand. Fortunately for us she has offered to keep us informed of all the latest trends in the jewelry world.

Since the Savvy Old Lady has been informed by two, yes I did say two of her children in the past several weeks that there will be two additions to our family in June (OOHRAH!) I have asked Irma if she could design a piece of jewelry for my new grandchildren. I know I am often looking for a special baby gift that can be used and remembered for years to come. Let’s see what Irma can surprise us with.

 

As a third generation jeweler, Irma Davidson-Gómez, The New York Hat Lady, learned the business of diamonds early in life. When she and her family relocated to New York City in 1963 from Havana, Cuba they quickly became a fixture on Manhattan’s famous 47th Street diamond exchange, well known among the vendors and traders for their quality work.

In 1975, Irma started her own business, Silver Mine™, in which she primarily sold quality silver and gold jewelry. Within the last twenty years, I.M. Davidson, Inc. (d.b.a. Silver Mine™) has specialized in diamond sales and prides itself on creating custom jewelry that consistently exceeds its customers’ expectations.

Today, Irma is as well known as her parents were before her, for the brilliance with which she conducts her business and the personal nature with which she engages her clientele. The New York Hat Lady continues her education of this constantly evolving industry as a member of: the American Society of Jewelry Historians, Jewelers of America, the New York Mineralogical Club, and the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. She is an alumnus of the Gemological Institute of America, Manhattan Chapter, in which she has served as treasurer and vice president.