Michael B Platinum Wedding and Engagement Rings: Michael Bogosian was born in Turkey, home to a tradition of fine jewelry spanning over two millennia. At 10 he began an apprenticeship with one of the finest jewelry houses in Istanbul. With an amazing array of skills Michael left Istanbul as a teenager and headed for America with $75 in his pocket. Within a few years, he became the finest jeweler in the area. Over the years, Michael has serviced too many celebrity clients to list, and do not expect him to name drop. He bonds with each of his clients on a personal level and feels very strongly about respecting their privacy. While many jewelry designers manufacture their product overseas to cut costs, Michael B. jewelry is made in California, where quality and service remain top priorities. Winner of numerous Awards including the Town & Country Couture Conference Designer of the Year, JCK Best Bridal Designer, International Jewelers Choice Awards two years in a row Best Bridal Designer. Featured in Robb Report, Town & Country, Modern Bride, Martha Stewart Weddings, Vogue, Elegant Bride, InStyle, Vanity Fair, and many more.