About the Bradfords
A Family of Storytellers
Two generations of Bradfords, over four decades of original design, rare timepieces, and jewelry made to carry meaning.
The Legacy of Storytelling
Where design, art, and spirituality merge.
Glenn and his wife Sharyn, co-founders, are celebrating over forty years of award-winning design, and today their son Ethan carries that vision forward as the second generation of the family business.
Clients seeking a deeper connection to their personal history often pack up their jewelry boxes to visit with the “spiritual jewelry guru” Glenn Bradford, who has cultivated a reputation and following for reimagining tired family jewels.
Their highly curated collections include Glenn’s designs, rare pink diamonds, important signed estate jewelry, and collectible watches, set against the backdrop of Sharyn’s oversized, color-rich canvases. The collections can be seen exclusively in the flagship Southampton shop.
The Southampton shop is a reflection of their life and style, a place where design, art, and spirituality merge, and a destination for their global clientele.
Authenticity Is at the Heart of Great Design
What sets the Bradfords apart from the sea of other designers are the true-to-life inspirations behind their award-winning and bespoke collections. They are storytellers at heart.
Over the years, their brand has evolved to represent a deep-rooted philosophy of creating and collecting jewelry with a deeper meaning. Their many awards, spanning decades, are a testament to the longevity and timeless nature of their iconic designs and collections.
Great design tied to a deeper meaning never goes out of style.
Two Generations, One Vision
Every client works directly with a Bradford. That is the promise of a family business, and it is how we have done things from the very first day.
Glenn Bradford
Founder & DesignerGlenn designs most of the pieces in our collection, working one-on-one with clients in person or by FaceTime. His signature is transformation: turning old gold and sentimental stones into one-of-a-kind heirlooms. He is also a lifelong watch collector who leads our horology expertise.
Sharyn Bradford
Co-Founder & ArtistSharyn shapes the look and soul of the brand, from the Butterfly B logo to the feel of the shop itself. An accomplished painter, her large-scale contemporary canvases turn the boutique into a gallery as much as a jewelry store.
Ethan Bradford
Second Generation · Watch SpecialistRaised in Sea Cliff around the family business, Ethan earned his degree in Public Relations from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School and joined full time in 2021. He guides clients through Glenn’s collections, sources signed vintage jewelry, and helps collectors find, buy, sell, or trade the watches they love.
Timepieces You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
Behind our doors is an extraordinary collection of vintage and modern luxury watches, rare references and one-of-a-kind pieces gathered over decades of collecting. Many simply can’t be found anywhere else in the world.
Whether you are hunting for a specific reference, buying your first serious timepiece, or looking to sell or trade, Glenn and Ethan will guide you personally.
The Butterfly B
Sharyn designed our emblem by joining two symbols. The butterfly stands for rebirth and renewal. The Bradford Swirl, a motif that runs through Glenn’s work, stands for forever.
Together they tell the story behind every custom piece we make: something cherished, given new life, meant to last. That is why the Butterfly B appears on each of Glenn’s custom designs.
Made With Intention
Original by Design
For over forty years we have followed our own instincts rather than trends. Our pieces are inspired by real people and real stories, which is why they feel current without ever feeling dated.
Made in America
Every piece is handmade in the United States, primarily in our New York City workshop, and crafted only in 100% recycled gold, sterling silver, or platinum.
Heirlooms Reborn
Long before sustainability was a trend, Glenn was redesigning clients’ old gold and sentimental stones into new pieces, keeping family history in the family.
Awards & Press
Glenn and Sharyn Bradford have won 16 fine jewelry and marketing awards since 2010, and 25 since the year 2000. Glenn was selected by the World Gold Council as one of the Top 100 Fine American Jewelry Designers, and their shop has been named one of America’s Coolest Jewelry Stores by the jewelry industry.
“Crowning Jeweler”
Pulse Magazine“Bring on The Bling”
Newsday“Jewelry Rock Star”
Milieu Magazine“Lord of the Rings”
Milieu Magazine“Marketing Pay-Off”
World Gold Council“One of America’s Coolest Jewelry Stores”
InStore Magazine“One of the 100 Fine American Jewelry Designers”
World Gold Council“Favorite Jewelry Designer & Shop”
NewsdayPhilanthropy
For more than four decades our shops have raised funds and awareness for causes close to our hearts.
“An Afternoon with Iris Apfel”
Atelier Swarovski and Glenn Bradford Fine Jewelry celebrated the launch of the Atelier Swarovski Fine Jewelry Collection with an intimate luncheon hosted by fashion icon Iris Apfel.
“Shop for a Cause”
Our exclusive four-day $50 million Fine Jewelry and Fine Art Pop-Up in Hempstead House on the Sands Point Preserve, with legendary fashion icon Iris Apfel and Atelier Swarovski.
The Bradfords were the founding partner sponsor of “The Campaign to Save Hempstead House on the Sands Point Preserve,” the former Guggenheim Estate.
“Vintage Meets Modern”
An NYC trunk show with media sponsor Manhattan Magazine, benefiting Dancers for Good, a benefit for The Actors Fund Career Transition for Dancers.
Come Meet the Family
10-B Jobs Lane, Southampton, New York 11968
Private appointments available in store or by FaceTime.