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Bling!
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dinner companion whispered, "Those are the most beautiful diamond
earrings I've ever seen." I explained they weren't diamonds but
a new jewel: Moissanite.
Before
I knew it, I was the talk of the table. People had questions and
comments What is the story behind this jewel? In 1893, Dr. Henri Moissan, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist began studying fragments of a 50,000-year-old meteorite. In these fragments, Moissan believed he discovered diamonds from space possessing superior fire and brilliance. After extensive research, it was concluded that Moissan discovered a new mineral. In 1905, it was named Moissanite in his honor. During
the late 1980s, inspired by Moissan's discovery and by the fact
that natural "But once they leave the store, are they going to tell even their best friends?" asked Nick Baxevane, also of Landau. "Moissanite looks like what a beautiful diamond should look like, so what they tell their friends is their decision. They can have the million dollar look without the million dollar price tag." Below: guvano.com best of best under the top designer jewelry category. |
Asprey Jewelry  |
Exciting developments are taking place at Asprey; it continues to celebrate the best in craftsmanship, design and materials to offer its clients objects to treasure. Expert jewellery designers, steeped in Asprey’s individualistic British style, working with the finest gems, have given Asprey its unrivaled reputation. The elegant new Asprey designs represent a continuation of a great tradition, blending experience with a spirit of artistic adventure to take the craft forward. |
Blue Nile Jewelry |
Blue Nile was founded in 1999 and today is the largest online retailer of certified diamonds. Internet Retailer magazine listed Blue Nile as the web leader in the Jewelry category for 2007, and Forbes magazine has listed Blue Nile as its favorite online jeweler 2000-2006. Blue Nile is based in Seattle, Washington. Blue Nile competes with the largest traditional jewelry stores. |
Boucheron Jewelry |
The House of Boucheron is French family dynasty founded by Frederic Boucheron in 1858. Four generations of the Boucheron family helped the brand become a worldwide leader in the High Jewelry market, expanding the brand to the four corners of the globe.With a clientele of movie-stars writers, artists, maharajahs and magnates Boucheron has always appealed famous people. Patrons of the company have included Royalty: Maharajah Sir Bhupindar Singh of Patiala, Riza Shah Pahlavi, Czar Alexander III, Queen Farida of Egypt, Queen Rania of Jordan. |
Buccellati Jewelry |
At the beginning of the last century, Mario Buccellati started a legacy of fine, quality jewelry. Today, Gianmaria Buccellati and his son, Andrea Buccellati, carry on the torch, creating a link which merges the past, present, and future. Each piece of Buccellati Jewelry is designed by Gianmaria, himself, or Ardrea. Both men personally follow the process of realization, interacting with jeweler-artisans and giving the right directions. This personal touch is what sets Gianmaria Buccellati jewelry apart from the competition. |
BVLGARI Jewelry |
Bulgari is an Italian jeweler and luxury goods retailer. The trademark is usually written "BVLGARI" in ancient Roman style, and is derived from the surname of the company's Greek founder, Sotirios Voulgaris (1857-1932). Although the company made a name for itself with jewelry, today it is a recognized luxury brand that markets several product lines including watches, handbags, fragrances, accessories, and hotels. |
Carrera y Carrera Jewelry |
As the result of a goldsmith tradition that started in 1885, the name of Carrera is connected to prestigious jewelry creation in Maria Cristina de Habsburgo Court. This crafted goldsmith tradition that occupied some workshops in old Madrid, will last for decades among some of the same family members. In 1970, two of the saga members decided to start together an innovative, original and somehow bold jewelry brand that made its particular symbol by repeating the same name: Carrera y Carrera. |
Cartier Jewelry |
Cartier is a French jeweller and watch manufacturer. The corporation carries the name of the Cartier family of jewelers whose control ended in 1964 and who were known for numerous pieces including the "Bestiary", the diamond necklace created for Yadavindra Singh the Maharaja of Patiala and in 1904 the first practical wristwatch, the "Santos." Cartier is headquartered in Paris. The company has a long and distinguished history of serving royalty, as well as stars and celebities. |
Chopard Jewelry |
Chopard is a Geneva-based luxury watch, jewelry, and accessories company founded in 1860 by Louis-Ulysse Chopard at the age of 24. Chopard initially concentrated on developing precise pocket watches and chronometers based upon innovative ideas. Chopard is regarded as a manufacture, in other words that they make many of their watches and movements in-house rather than using the base movements of other manufacturers. |
David Yurman Jewelry |
David Yurman is a phenomenon in the world of fine jewelry and timepieces. Established in 1980, David Yurman is today recognized as America’s leading fine jewelry and luxury timepiece brand. Artistic inspiration is at the very core of the company’s foundation. David and Sybil Yurman were both respected artists for more than twenty years prior to pursuing jewelry design; David as a sculptor, Sybil a painter. |
De Beers Jewelry |
In 2001, De Beers (diamond mining company) entered into a retail joint venture with French luxury goods company Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy to establish an independently managed De Beers diamond jewellery company. The joint venture, called De Beers Diamond Jewellers Ltd sells diamond jewellery. The first De Beers boutique opened on 2002 in London's Old Bond Street as the brand's flagship store. A year later, the brand expanded to Asia with the opening of their first Tokyo stores. The brand then expanded into the United States with a store on 5th Avenue in New York and Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. |
FRED Jewelry |
In 1936, Fred Samuel opened its first boutique at number 6 rue Royale in Paris, next to the Pkace da la Concorde. Avant-gardist, he presents himself as a “Modern Jewelry Designer.” He creates jewels that match fashion. As he has always been a precursor, international celebrities such as Marlene Dietrich have become fans of his style and his success has spread rapidly from Paris to the rest of the world. red has achieved many ornaments for the 7th Art, among which the superb ruby necklace surrounded by diamonds and worn by Julia Roberts in “Pretty Woman.” |
Graff Jewelry |
Graff jewelry is exceptional. From the quality to the style to the workmanship, Graff is the best. Laurence Graff, “The King of Diamonds,” has a passion for diamonds that began at an early age. As a result, he has devoted his life and heart to his company. The House of Graff is synonymous with the most fabulous jewels in the world. The name symbolizes rarity, beauty, excellence, and, above all, the best quality, craftsmanship and diamonds. |
Harry Winston Jewelry |
Harry Winston celebrated magnificent stones and was passionate about adorning women with them. Winston was consumed with concept of individual stones, rather than precious metal, shaping designs. It was a legendary approach with vastly modern results. This “pure stone” perspective led to the design of intricate platinum settings that would allow for three dimensional jewels of extraordinary brilliance to literally drape over a woman’s neck and wrists, enhancing her features with sparking light of the diamonds. |
Mikimoto Jewelry |
Mikimoto is the world-renowned jewelry company founded by Kokichi Mikimoto in 1893. For 113 years, the company has been internationally respected for its uncompromising dedication to exceptional quality, superb craftsmanship and design artistry. In 1893, after years of experimentation, the legendary Kokichi Mikimoto succeeded in producing the world’s first cultured pearl. His tireless work over the ensuing decades led to the evolution of cultured pearls of many varieties, transforming his fledgling jewelry store into the world’s most famous pearl dynasty. |
Piaget Jewelry |
Piaget is a Swiss luxury watchmakers and jewellers, founded in 1874 by Georges Piaget in the village of La Côte-aux-Fées. The company belongs to the Swiss Richemont group, specialists in the luxury goods industry. The company was founded as a manufacturer of watch movements but began marketing its own line of prestigious watches in the 20th century. |
Tiffany Jewelry |
In 1837 as Tiffany & Young, named after founders Charles Tiffany and John Young, the store was located in New York City and dealt in stationary and fine goods. Tiffany & Co. then introduced an innovative diamond ring setting that has been copied the world over. Instead of setting the diamond into the band, Tiffany jewelers used six prongs to raise the diamond off the band. This showed the diamond off better and allowed it to catch more light thus becoming the "Tiffany setting". Tiffany & Co. today is known for its upscale, high quality jewelry and its designs have long been favorites. |
Van Cleef and Arpels Jewelry |
Van Cleef & Arpels is a French jewellery, watch, and perfume company that was founded in 1896 by Salomon Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef. They opened their first boutique in 1906 at 22 place Vendôme, Paris. Van Cleef & Arpels are renowned for their expertise in precious stones and have won particular acclaim for a groundbreaking gem-setting procedure known as the Mystery Setting. |
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