So the other night I get an interesting BBM from my boy Rae Holliday, asking me to meet him in SoHo. ‘For what?’ I asked. ‘Diamonds,’ he replied.

I was in.

Less than two hours later I was sipping white wine, snacking on Turkish Tapas and wearing a black diamond ring shaped like a panther. I was in heaven.

Jeweler ATLIER MINYON is like no other. A second generation family business, the Turkish importers design and carry jewelry that redefines the phrase ’show stopper’. From a Ruby and Black Diamond pendant molded to look like an apple caught in the claws of  bat, to the skull collection which boasts rings, pendants and my favorite piece in the store – the Black Diamond skull necklace complete with a white diamond snake slithering through it…Did I mention I was in heaven?

But for those who are a little more traditional, Atelier Minyon also carries antique and estate pieces like this 8K necklace complete with 50.70 rose cut diamonds and matching earrings. Or if you’re into something a little more contemporary, you might want to check out their original diamond and emerald necklace made of 18K white gold and 34.89CTS of diamonds. But if you’re coming for that jaw dropper, bring your black card. It retails at $225,000.

But don’t worry, whether it’s an antique estate piece, a diamond encrusted bullet, or simply beautiful pair of topaz earrings, I guarantee you will find something you instantly love (and can afford) at Atelier Minyon.

And yes, I did say diamond encrusted bullet.

Atelier Minyon

155 Spring Street

New York, NY 10012

Shouts to Erin for the pics!