About Friend & Company Founded in 1976, Friend & Company specializes in the design and manufacture of fine jewelry. With headquarters in uptown New Orleans, Louisiana, and offices in New York, Russia, Israel and Hong Kong, Friend & Company has become a global company while keeping the feel of a local boutique. Friend & Company produces an extensive selection of fine jewelry, including diamond engagement rings and ruby, sapphire, emerald and South Sea pearl collections. We also offer a considerable collection of antique and estate jewelry. For customers who already have a design in mind, Friend & Company creates custom pieces exactly to specification. In addition, we offer a line of fine watches from Carl F. Bucherer, as well as our own line of Friend & Company watches. Our full service Bridal Registry and Gift boutique is located on the second floor of our headquarters in New Orleans and features a world renowned collection of china, crystal, silver and giftware for any occasion from companies such as William Yeoward, Anna Weatherley, Herend, Faberge, Annieglass and Waterford/Wedgwood, to name a few. Please browse our website to view a selection of the jewelry and gifts that are available at our New Orleans, Louisiana store. We offer free shipping on all orders.