Harry Winston
Harry Winston’s expertise in the precious stones field (the Winston house uses only the most valuable stones on earth) gives the brand an untouchable cachet. Again and again Winston has distinguished himself with his spectacular jewelry, e.g. creating for well known royalty such as Queen Elizabeth II and the Shah of Persia. Winston has worked on many world famous diamonds, the Blue Hope for example and the diamond drops which Richard Burton gave to Elizabeth Taylor.
Buccellati
Buccellati is an exclusive luxury jewelry brand. The firm is known for their engraved brushed-gold and platinum jewelry embedded with fine gemstones including rubies, emeralds, diamonds and sapphires.
Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels have always celebrated the ultimate in luxury. Whether the luxury refers to the sumptuous interior design of their worldwide stores, where frescoes, wooden paneling and chandeliers are the norm or the unusual creations of their jewelry designer.With their ‘mystery-settings’ technique, Van Cleef & Arpels have been displaying their ability since the last century. The ‘mystery-settings’ technique is a technique in which the prongs are concealed beneath the gems they hold, so that the effect is that of a shimmering field of jewels. The technique can be seen to great effect in the popular page-shaped brooch, which is still produced. Also very popular are brooches shaped like figures: a ballet dancer turning a pirouette or adorable little animals.
Graff
In Maastricht in March 2008, Laurence Graff was once again responsible for causing quite a stir at the Tefaf Arts & Antiques Fair. The Geneva-dwelling jeweler sold a 70,12 carat yellow diamond for 11,000,000 USD to a European buyer.The ‘fancy intense yellow’ diamond was set in a platinum ring, along with two white 1,8 carat diamonds. Graff is a synonym for the highest quality stones in the world. Only the best and rarest of diamonds are sent to his workshop in London to be set in to the most exquisite jewelry, such as outstanding earrings and unique rings and necklaces.
Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany is a legend and that’s not just since Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly tripped through its doors in the 1961 film ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’.Charles Lewis Tiffany founded his business in 1837 with his partner John B. Young. The pair teamed up with the then most renowned silversmith in New York, John C. Moore, laying the cornerstone for the continuing success of Tiffany’s silver design. Tiffany was the first jeweler in America to adopt the English silver standard 925/1000, which was later adopted as the American silver standard. Today, the company has stores worldwide. Alongside the big white gold and stellar pieces, more affordable classics like the silver charm-bracelet with heart shaped charms can be found for around 200 Euros. Or the famous ‘Celebrations’ ring in different varieties. Both are bestsellers.
