Polytima Jewelry

I fell into Polytima almost by accident and was delighted by both the proprietress/​designer and the jewelry. Elena is so skilled at merging her craft skills with an eye for shape and material… her pieces are fantastic. I’ve bought loads of gifts for special friends because her bracelets and earrings are so perfect. I have discoverd that she also makes wedding tiaras, veils with those wonderful garland rings for the hair… like Camelot. Wish I were getting married! She also sells adorable dresses that just hit the mark.
Because she had a successful lingerie business for years, she is adept at knowing her clients and never sells you the wrong thing which is a boom for those of us who can’t decide what looks best.
She carries a few pieces by another designer that are more in the sculptural tradition and they are very interesting using mixed natural elements.
One of the best downtown shops.

I used to buy Helen’s jewelry and accessories when she sold out of a now defunct East Village dress shop called Blue. I was very happy to welcome her back to the neighborhood, because 10 years ago, as a birthday present to myself I purchased a layered, multi strand, freshwater pearl necklace (very Jackie and Audrey) as well as a pair of vintage inspired clip-​ons, both of which I will be wearing tonight, all of these years later. These classic costume pieces can be worn with jeans, a skirt and sweater set, or that little black cocktail dress. Helen makes interchangeable staples, as well as trendier pieces, all finely crafted that last the test of time. I have no doubt that I’ll be accessorizing with the pieces I have purchased from her for longer than I have imagined I ever would. And her prices are quite reasonable. Another draw.

Helen runs the store and one of the jewelry designers at Polytima. She was very personable with a fun spirit, which is reflected in her designs in the store. The selection is limited, but some of the pieces were really fantastic, either for a peek or in search for a gift.
There was a black lace dress made from another designer I absolutely adore and a long gold necklace with semiprecious stones I plan to purchase. They also carry vintage items also.

I happened into Polytima yesterday because it was a new store on this ever-​changing block; she’s been here a couple of months now.
The [presumably the] owner was very gracious and eager to show off her original work, particularly the handcrafted resin bracelets, some of which were freeform and some bangles. She also crafts brooches of semiprecious stones, including coral, aquamarine, and lapis, strung together by sterling silver wire. And for a fun, flashy touch, she accents some pieces with rhinestones.
The work is featured in a couple of other stores, but this is a store featuring all Polytima jewelry.