Maurice Moradof
YAFA SIGNED JEWELS
Yafa Moradof, the family matriarch and founder of Yafa Signed Jewels, served as an inspiration for her son, Maurice. As a teenager he joined the firm, making the prescient decision to specialize in only signed jewels from the most esteemed design houses such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, Harry Winston and others.
As Yafa Signed Jewels recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, Moradof’s reputation remains as the leading purveyor of the most exquisite, museum-quality vintage jewelry, sought after by the most sophisticated jewelry collectors and buyers worldwide.
Q: What defines an exceptional signed jewel in today’s market?
A: The museum-quality signed vintage jewelry we represent reflects the most exceptional and collectible pieces from the world’s top design houses. Each carefully selected piece embodies the perfect combination of meticulous craftsmanship, design, and the ability to be considered iconic for the brand or the era.
Q: How do rare pieces typically surface for Yafa Signed Jewels?
A: For over three decades, our decision to focus on this relatively small category has built a base of global relationships with those who know we appreciate, understand and have the clientele for special signed items. Of the countless calls we receive daily from individuals with signed jewels for sale, only a small amount potentially makes the cut into our inventory.
Q: Why do collectors view vintage signed jewels as both art and investment?
A: Exceptional signed jewels have historically proven to be a solid and enjoyable investment, due to their intrinsic beauty and the supply and demand imbalance. When we purchase a Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery Set item from the 1940s, for instance, we know we are fortunate to have acquired it and that it will increase significantly in value.
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This branded content is from the February 2026 issue of Boca magazine. For more from this year’s Ask the Experts special section, click here.
