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On September 4, Saks Fifth Avenue in New York officially debuted The Vault, the department store’s first-ever dedicated high-jewelry and luxury watches department. Featuring heritage brands rich in history and craftsmanship, The Vault will feature 25 of the world’s most revered brands, including Chopard, Graff, Tiffany & Co, Piaget, Hermès, Franck Muller, Martin Katz, Lorraine Schwartz and Bulgari, among others. […]
Bring a touch of spring’s marvelous flora with these spectacular jewels. Exotic blooming flowers and richly detailed leaves in carved lapis, colored titanium and exquisitely shaped aluminum celebrate the season’s bounty, but it’s the addition of diamonds, garnets and rubies that make these pieces really blossom. Above: Coomi flower necklace in 20K yellow gold with 438.21 carats blue lapis and […]
From its vivid plants and charming sea creatures to its undulating waves, the ocean’s magic is captured by jewelers in intricate pieces featuring vibrant tanzanites and blue sapphires. Diamonds that recall the glint of sunlight reflecting off the water’s surface offset their beauty and intense hues. Above: Yeprem earrings in 18K white gold with 12.45 carats diamonds | $40,300, Bergdorf Goodman […]
You may associate rubies with Valentine’s Day for its rich red color, but rubies are actually the birthstone for those born in July. Rubies are part of the ‘Big Three,’ (along with emeralds and sapphires) are one of the most valuable gemstones on Earth, commanding one of the highest price-per-carat of any stone, according to the Gemological Institute of America […]
Online luxury shopping destination, Net-a-Porter, is delivering the ultimate luxury destination for its high-jewelry and timepiece connoisseurs via its new invitation-only digital shopping experience, EIP Privé, which launched July 3. EIP stands for ‘Extremely Important People,’ which Net-a-Porter truly believes: Many of the selections on the site will have traditionally offline jewelry maisons’ most coveted selections, including unique pieces that […]
Those born in the month of June know that the pearl is their monthly birthstone, and whether or not you’re celebrating a summertime birthday this month, Elite Traveler has rounded up the best and most beautiful pearl jewelry for you to ogle at. There are plenty of pearl options to choose from. Below you’ll find a selection of baroque pearls with rows […]
Philippine-based fine-jewelry brand Jewelmer is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Founded in 1979 by Jacques Branellec, a French perliculture specialist, and Manuel Cojuangco, a Filipino entrepreneur, Jewelmer is known for its exceptional South Sea pearls and pearl farming and is the leading producer of golden Palawan South Sea pearls. Over the last 40 years, Jewelmer grew the business to […]
Summer is a time to be playful with your jewelry (think: loads of color and floral motifs) and instead of wearing your diamonds poolside or to the beach, adorn yourself in pieces that are both chic and fun. Shop our favorite picks just in time for your Memorial Weekend vacation so you can relax in style. Anabela Chan Emerald Palm […]
Moonstone’s adularescence (the light-scattering phenomenon that gives it that brilliant glow) is why the gemstone has been considered good luck for centuries — it was given its name because it resembles a full moon hiding behind a veil of clouds. The silvery, pale-blue hue is mesmerizing, and there’s no size or placement of moonstone too insignificant. Of course, moonstone surrounded […]
Faceted gemstones and delicately cut diamonds will always have a place in your jewelry collection — but sometimes the most beautiful and intricate pieces are those inspired by the natural lines and curves of the Earth. From Coomi’s ancient Roman glass with its weathered patina — dating back to the 1st century AD — to Jorge Adeler’s marvelous citrine ring […]
