FOUR GENERATIONS. ONE ENDURING PURSUIT. EXCEPTIONAL NATURAL DIAMONDS.
Antwerp, 1926
FROM THE DIAMOND CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
At twenty years old, Zelman Solowiejczyk left his family in Warsaw, Poland and set out for Western Europe in search of opportunity. He made his way to Antwerp, Belgium—the historic center of the global diamond trade—where he taught himself the business from the ground up.
Recognizing the immense demand created by the Industrial Revolution, Zelman focused on industrial diamonds. Together with his partner, Isaac Lieber, he built a thriving enterprise supplying the rapidly advancing manufacturing and engineering industries of the time.
New York City, 1940
A NEW BEGINNING IN AMERICA
As Europe moved toward war, Zelman and Isaac made the difficult decision to leave Antwerp and begin again in the United States. Settling in New York, they rebuilt their business during a period of extraordinary industrial expansion in post-war America.
1950s–1970s
EXPANSION INTO GEM DIAMONDS
The next generation of the Solow and Lieber families entered the company and expanded its focus beyond industrial diamonds into gem-quality stones—rare diamonds destined not for factories, but for fine jewelry.
This pivotal shift, led by Henry Solow and Arnold Lieber, would shape the future of the Solow family business.
1980s–2000s
THE FOUNDATION OF BESPOKE JEWELRY
In the 1980s, the third generation—Jack Solow—joined the firm and built a highly respected wholesale diamond business, supplying exceptional stones to jewelry houses across the United States.
In the 1990s, the two founding families separated their business interests, and the Solow family continued independently under the name Solow & Co. The focus increasingly turned toward rare and exceptional white and fancy color diamonds—the kinds of stones destined for important jewels and lasting heirlooms.
During this time, Jack expanded the company’s work directly with private clients, sourcing remarkable diamonds and creating one-of-a-kind pieces for collectors, friends, and notable figures around the world.
2018–2026
A LEGACY CONTINUED
The fourth generation joined the firm when Jack’s son, Josh Solow, began helping guide the company into a new era—bringing a contemporary perspective to marketing and client engagement while remaining deeply rooted in the family’s tradition of sourcing exceptional natural diamonds and creating bespoke fine jewelry.
Through this evolution, Solow & Co has extended its century of diamond expertise to a new generation of collectors and clients around the world.
A defining moment came in the summer of 2018, when Solow & Co was entrusted by the team of Justin Bieber to source and create an engagement ring for Hailey Baldwin. The result—an extraordinary diamond selected with precision and care—marked a significant milestone for the house and introduced Solow craftsmanship to a global audience.
We remain deeply honored to have been part of such a meaningful chapter.
PRESENT
THE NEXT CHAPTER
100 Years and Beyond
One hundred years after Zelman first arrived in Antwerp, Solow & Co remains what it has always been: a family business built on trust, expertise, and an uncompromising eye for exceptional diamonds and fine craftsmanship.
Still based in New York City, the Solow family continues to source remarkable stones and create bespoke jewelry with the same care and discernment that has defined the firm for generations.
From Zelman’s first steps into the diamond trade in 1926 to Jack and Josh in the heart of New York’s diamond district today, the story continues—one exceptional stone, one meaningful piece, and one client at a time.
HERITAGE THAT DEFINES US
Founded in 1926, Solow & Co. is a fourth generation private jeweler specializing in diamonds and fine jewelry. For decades, Solow & Co. has been selecting the highest quality stones and turning them into magnificent hand finished pieces by the finest craftsmen. From 5 carats to over 100 carats, and exotic colors such as pink, blue, green and red, all Solow & Co. diamonds are certified by the highly respected diamond laboratory, the Gemological Institute of America. At the turn of the new century, Solow & Co. polished the largest Orangey Pink Internally Flawless Emerald Cut diamond ever graded by the GIA, known as The Millenium Rose. Solow & Co. is also the trusted choice of high profile celebrities when choosing important stones for engagement, wedding and gifting. Headquartered in New York City, Solow & Co. holds private showings by invitation in their office as well as select cities throughout the world. At Solow & Co., our legacy is more than history — it is a promise. Each generation has carried forward not only the knowledge of sourcing and crafting the world’s rarest diamonds, but also the values of trust, discretion, and excellence that define who we are. We honor our past because it shapes the integrity of everything we create today, ensuring that every jewel we craft is not just a piece of fine jewelry, but a lasting symbol of heritage, meaning, and beauty.
JACK SOLOWIEJCZYK
Jack Solowiejczyk is the third-generation owner of Solow & Co., continuing a family legacy that began in Antwerp in 1926. With decades of experience and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Jack has earned a reputation as one of the most trusted and discreet names in the diamond industry. Under his leadership, Solow & Co. has become synonymous with ultra-rare diamonds, important bespoke jewelry, and an elite white-glove client experience. Jack’s deep expertise spans both fine white diamonds and rare fancy colored stones. Known for his meticulous eye and personal attention to every client, Jack oversees each piece from selection to final polish, ensuring it meets the house’s exacting standards.
Jack is also widely respected among high-profile collectors and celebrities alike, having personally guided the selection of engagement rings for global icons including John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin, and many others who trust Solow & Co. for life’s most meaningful moments. His ability to source, design, and deliver one-of-a-kind pieces has made him a go-to jeweler for generational clients seeking timeless elegance and exceptional rarity. Based in New York City, Jack regularly hosts private appointments in the Solow & Co. offices as well as select showings around the world, always with the same discretion, integrity, and passion that have defined the Solow name for nearly a century.
JOSH SOLOWIEJCZYK
Josh Solowiejczyk represents the fourth generation of the Solow family legacy, bringing a modern perspective to one of the most established names in fine jewelry. Raised in the world of rare diamonds and luxury craftsmanship, Josh developed an early appreciation for precision, quality, and discretion. Today, he works closely alongside his father Jack to ensure Solow & Co. continues to serve its elite clientele with both heritage-level expertise and a fresh, forward-thinking approach. Josh is involved in every aspect of the business, from global sourcing of extraordinary stones to collaborating with master jewelers on bespoke pieces that reflect the timeless elegance Solow & Co. is known for.
Known for his approachable demeanor and sharp eye for detail, Josh is helping expand the brand’s presence among a new generation of collectors and high-net-worth clients. He brings a deep respect for tradition along with a strong grasp of current trends in design, technology, and global luxury markets. Whether hosting private showings in New York or consulting with clients around the world, Josh maintains the Solow family’s signature commitment to quality, trust, and personalized service.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
A century of artistry, carried forward by hand.
FOUR GENERATIONS OF INTEGRITY
Since 1926, integrity has been the foundation of everything we do. From Antwerp to New York City, our family legacy has been built on expert guidance, ethical sourcing, and relationships that last generations.
PASSION FOR PERFECTION IN EVERY DIAMOND
Every diamond we touch is held to the highest standards in brilliance, fire, and cut. Our craftsmen, some of the most skilled in the world, bring out the true beauty of each stone, turning nature’s finest into wearable works of art.
PRIVATE JEWELERS WORLDWIDE
Solow & Co. has quietly served collectors and connoisseurs across the globe for nearly a century. With a highly personalized approach, we bring the world’s rarest diamonds and most exquisite jewelry directly to those who value discretion, heritage, and trust.
