Category Archives: Diamond

Duchess of Devonshire Tiara

Cavendish Family Jewels worne by Duchess Evelyn, Duchess Mary,Duchess Deborah

This diamond tiara was made for Louise, Duchess of Devonshire, the year after her marriage to the 8th Duke in 1893 when she was aged 61. She was seen as a leader of fashion and society, holding many balls at Devonshire House and was especially well known for the magnificent jewellery that she wore.

Collecting Victorian Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide

Queen Victoria of Great Britain made a tremendous impact on the world, so much so that the era of her reign was given her name. Items from the Victorian period have a reputation for beauty and elegance, which is why they are such popular collectibles. This one-of-a-kind reference covers the beautiful jewelry of the Victorian Age, from 1837 to 1901. Gemologist C. Jeanenne Bell offers collectors this fascinating all-color exploration of the illustrious age and the elegant jewelry that is produced.

8.6 ctw square cut Colombian Emerald .925 Sterling Silver handcrafted Statement Earrings

Royal Meander Tiara with Diamonds of Grand Duchess Viktoria Melitta

Royal Meander Tiara with Diamonds of Grand Duchess Viktoria Melitta
This tiara was formerly owned by Princess Victoria Melitta of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha , married first to the Grand Duke of Hesse and second to Grand Duke Kirill, her great love. He gave her this meander-shaped tiara made of diamonds and platinum.
After the collapse of the Imperial Russian Empire, Victoria Feodorovna’s jewels were her only possessions, so she sold her jewelry little by little to survive with her family, including this tiara.
Her sister, Queen Marie of Romania, supported her with jewelry purchases and bought the piece from her to give to her future daughter-in-law, Princess Helen of Greece, pictured above on the left, who had already worn it as a bride at her wedding in 1921.
After the death of his grandfather Ferdinand (1927), their five-year-old son, King Michael I (Romanian: Mihai I), formally ascended the Romanian throne for the first time, as Crown Prince Carol had been forced to renounce the right of succession in favor of his son in 1926 due to his lifestyle. Prince Nicolaus, Carol’s younger brother and Michael’s uncle, led the government during this time.
Many important jewels have been sold over the years, but this tiara remained in the family’s possession and was passed down through the Romanian royal family to the next Queen Anne of Romania. Queen Anne also wore the jewel at her wedding to Queen Mother Helen’s son.
Princess Anne of Bourbon-Parma was born in Paris on September 18, 1923. She is the only daughter of her parents, Prince Renato of Bourbon-Parma and Margaret of Denmark. As a member of the royal house of Bourbon-Parma, she attended the wedding of Elizabeth, heir to the English throne, and Prince Philip of Greece in London in November 1947. There she met the young King Michael I of Romania.
Their daughters, Princesses Marie and Margarita, use the family’s showpiece for representational purposes and as a bridal ti
ara.

Chocolate of the Month Club Club

Graff Ruby Diamond Ring

White gold ring by Graff. The main stone is a 5.56ct cushion-cut Mozambican ruby, set with 2 heart-shaped diamonds and set with round brilliant-cut diamonds.

An intense passion for diamonds has been the driving force in Laurence Graff’s life since he first sat, over 60 years ago, at a jeweller’s bench in Hatton Garden, London’s jewellery quarter. His story of metamorphosis is very similar to that of a diamond – transformed from raw, rough carbon into a precious, ravishingly refined gem. ‘I have always been fascinated by diamonds,’ he says; ‘I remember looking at them, studying them closely to understand their purity, and the way they had been cut. It was an inherent feeling that has turned in to a lifelong passion.’

Charlize Theron wears a shimmering Boucheron choker and earrings

Charlize Theron wears a shimmering Boucheron choker and earrings.

Charlize Theron in Boucheron
Swathed in shimmering silk, Charlize Theron was a certified silver siren on the red carpet, topping her dazzling dress with stacks and stacks of sparkling diamonds and white gold by Boucheron – including the ‘Quatre Radiant Edition’ pendant earrings, choker, necklace and bracelet.

Vintage 2.00 ct. t.w. Diamond Filigree Bangle Bracelet in 14kt White Gold

Vintage 2.00 ct. t.w. Diamond Filigree Bangle Bracelet in 14kt White Gold. 7″ C. 1950. Joining our Estate collection, a stunning showpiece you can flaunt right from your wrist! This Retro-era bangle bracelet presents a strip of gorgeous filigree detailing iced with 2.00 ct. t.w. Old European-cut diamonds. Crafted in 14kt white gold. Graduates from 5/16″ to 5/8″ wide. Hinged with a figure 8 safety. Box clasp, diamond filigree bangle bracelet.