Tucked away at the southeast corner of Spring Street and Maple Avenue in Hastings on Hudson NY is a white door that leads to a magical world. Open it and you're transported to Gem Cove, a luscious efflorescence of gemstone and pearl jewelry -- in display cases, on floor-to-ceiling shelves, draped on tables.The ceiling and one wall are painted in shades of cobalt and cerulean, and a door bears an inscription in gold handwriting, which begins: "We believe that the beautiful stones created by nature--the ultimate artist--are the true owners of time and place, to which we human beings are mystified, fleeting visitors . . ."
Gem Cove Owner and Designer, Valentina Krochik, creates original jewelry in styles to enhance any outfit. She'll also blend customers' stones with others in her collection to make new treasures. This little gem of a shop deserves a wider audience, so next time you're in the neighborhood in Hastings on Hudson NY, step through the white door and see for yourself.
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