Offering the most trending styles in the world of precious stones, Allen's Hashtag Fine Jewelry is the brainchild of two women whose partnership is just as rare as the diamonds they sell.
Khadejeh "Coco" Sayed and Anjali Agarwal's co-ownership of Hashtag Fine Jewelers represents one of only two female diamond partnerships in the metroplex. Their unique venture is further underscored by their vast experience. One hails from India, one of the biggest international markets for diamonds and precious stones, and the other from Dubai, a place where fashion and luxury are ever-present. Both come from families steeped in fine-jewelry tradition, which helps them cut out the middleman and offer clients wholesale prices in a very retail environment.
Nevertheless, they offer two different perspectives. Agarwal spent 15 years as a diamond wholesaler, and that is how she met Coco, who worked 15 years in retail, designing, and manufacturing. Their combined expertise in the wholesale and retail aspects of fine jewelry led them to open their Hashtag store in December 2022.
In keeping with this year’s most popular trends nationwide, Hashtag Fine Jewelers’ inventory includes layered necklaces, cuff bracelets, hoop earrings, stackable and fancy shapes, and plenty of yellow gold jewelry, which, according to Vogue magazine, has seen a recent renaissance on fashion runways worldwide. Fashionistas also claim that yellow gold jewelry is prominent this year, especially when paired with green muzo emeralds and fancy yellow diamonds.
Much of what Hashtag Fine Jewelers carries is classified as “handpicked luxury jewelry,” and the store specializes in customizing jewelry from 1.00 ct to 100 cts. For both its female and male clientele, Hashtag Fine Jewelers offers high-end brands with global reach.
On the women’s side of the ledger, Hashtag's inventory includes fashion jewelry by A. Link and Nader Kash, Italian high-end jewelry by Luvor and Hulchi Bellumi, and engagement rings and wedding bands by Sylvie and Kirk Kara. For the men, the store carries items branded by Bulova, Frederick Constant, Benchmark (wedding bands), Citizen (watches), and St. Dupont (lighters, wallets, cigar cutters, and pens).
At Hashtag Fine Jewelers, they believe in educating clients about each piece purchased, making it easier for clients to understand and appreciate the jewelry. They ensure that each client knows how a quality certified piece of jewelry can be an investment heirloom to be passed from generation to generation.
At Hashtag Fine Jewelers, people walk in as clients but, with their personal customer service, they make them feel like part of the family. They believe in building a lifetime connection with their clients. The store is tastefully built, providing a luxurious and inviting atmosphere.
Coco and Anjali claim the key to their jewelry store’s success is educating clients and guiding them in the right direction for quality diamond purchases. They ensure that their clients save money while beating the competition. Customizing jewelry is one of their biggest niches. They believe in reusing clients' old jewelry to create and design new, quality pieces that can be enjoyed for generations.
Providing a one-of-a-kind piece sometimes requires simply starting from scratch.
"Many customers have a precious stone—maybe a ruby—they have inherited," says Agarwal. "We’ll deep clean, polish the stone, and then collaborate with the customer to create a unique setting."
"We feel beauty is in the eye of the beholder," says Coco, "so we go out of our way to provide exactly what the customer envisions."