Over forty years ago in New York City, Mois Medine founded the jewelry brand Mark Henry; today, it has grown into a family-run business and fine jewelry house renowned for its acquirement of rare, colored gemstones and commitment to timeless yet fresh design. Led by Mois’ wife and matriarch Laura Medine, who lends a poetic touch to the brand’s design language, and her son Haim Medine, a certified gemologist whose technical expertise ensures that every detail is considered, Mark Henry has built a name for itself over the years by marrying exceptional craftsmanship with a modern point of view.
Taking a courageous leap spurred by ambition, Mois traveled far and wide to find the rarest gems to bring back to the U.S. Deep in the Brazilian mines, he discovered a way to source natural alexandrite, a gem described as “emerald by day, ruby by night”. Upon introducing this stone of duality to the U.S. market, Mark Henry was catapulted into the spotlight. Even to this day, the Medine family claims the captivating color-changing gemstone as central to their identity, calling it “the cornerstone and the spirit’ of their brand. Expounding upon this theme, each collection is distinguished by a vibrant palette of treasures, including Paraíba tourmaline, royal blue moonstone, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires, all hand-selected for their rarity and radiance.
Currently, Mark Henry offers seven collections, ranging from the playfully precious Bubble Letters to the sleek and quiet strength of the Guardian, to the whimsically refined Gumdrop. Every piece is crafted in rich 18k gold or platinum, and reflects the brand’s core philosophy: to honor the natural beauty of exceptional gemstones through designs that are both elegant and enduring. Through them all, Mark Henry is defining what it means to be a next-generation legacy brand: exclusive, expressive, and extraordinary. At the pinnacle, their High Jewelry Collection reigns, a kingdom of alexandrite, Paraíba tourmaline, emeralds, and sapphire pieces. Unique to MH and repeated across collections is the line bracelet: a slender tennis bracelet or bangle showing off MH’s bold endeavor of showcasing perfectly matched Brazilian alexandrite in small sizes while still showing off the same phenomenal quality color change as the center stones in their larger rings.
While Mois Medine can be credited for bringing alexandrite to the U.S., behind many of Mark Henry’s designs is the matriarch of the Medine family, Laura. Exuding a strong belief in the transformative powers of gemstones, she is living her dream of creating pieces that not only transcend time and trends, but have an emotional and physical impact on the one who currently wears them. While MH’s identity lies within alexandrite, it is Laura’s eye for romantic style, inspired by nature and the state of being in harmony with one’s self that lays each stepping stone along their creative path.
At MH, the saying goes “A diamond wishes!” coined and borrowed from daughter, fashion influencer and author Leandra Medine Cohen. The Medine family thinks it perfectly encapsulates the magic their pieces bring to the proverbial stage. Every rare gemstone renders a poignant, feminine and classical piece that appeals to the taste of the modern woman, who wants practical, elegant and fashionable jewelry without ever having to put on a diamond.
