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Photographs by Kevin Kish for Kentshire, New York

As Nashville’s Swan Ball looks to its 62nd year, the event’s legacy and mission — to help raise funds to support Cheekwood Estate & Gardens — are brought into focus. For decades, the Swan Ball has been one of the most notable events in the South and has garnered the attention of philanthropists throughout the country. A significant component of the multifaceted event is a partnership with a leading fine jeweler. This symbiotic relationship elevates the event and brings elegant designs of beauty and craftsmanship to Nashville, while shining a light on a luxury jeweler known to only a few Nashvillians. Given this, it comes as no surprise that co-chairs Sally Nesbitt and Carolyn Taylor have chosen Kentshire as the official jeweler of the 2024 Swan Ball.

Kentshire spans over 70 years and three generations. Founded as the United States Silver Company in 1940 by Benson Imberman, the company quickly became a world-renowned dealer of rare antique and period jewelry, furniture and decorative objects. As the following grew, so did the company. And as hands changed throughout the generations, so did the locations. In 1988, the company opened a satellite store on the seventh floor of Bergdorf Goodman in Manhattan. Today, the company is run by brother-sister team Matthew and Carrie Imberman, and the Bergdorf Goodman space serves as a private salon for customers. 

Kentshire represents the best of the best in vintage jewelry — with enduring designs meant to be passed down through generations. The store’s website is organized by jewelry category, designer and period, allowing collectors to find the ideal piece that fits their personality. (You can even find period pieces dating back to the Georgian era.) Matthew and Carrie have worked hard to bring fresh eyes to the company. And this year, Kentshire is generously donating 20% of its December online sales at kentshire.com to Cheekwood when guests use the code Swan Ball — offering you a perfect opportunity to give back while shopping this holiday season.