10 most famous jewelry brands

Want to know what the most expensive jewelry brands are? Gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, sapphires, rubies... these are some of the finest materials in the world, and are very often the choice of top jewelers who want to create or complement a fine piece of jewelry. But of course, the best jewelry is also the most expensive. We decided to compile a list of the best and most expensive jewelry brands to show you how expensive they are.

Jewelry is considered an essential fashion accessory for women. However, it is not only earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings that women wear every day to complement their look and catch astonished glances.

So, the most expensive jewelry brands, let's take a look at this exciting and luxurious countdown.

Harry Winston

Ring with swivel center set with sapphires, diamonds and aquamarines

Hope's Famous Blue Diamond Necklace

The founder of the company (1890) was the father of the current owner, Harry Winston. And already in the middle of the last century, his jewelry “warmed” the necks and hands of many film stars. To this day, not a single passage along the red carpet is complete without an exclusive from Harry Winston.

Yes, but at one of the recent Met Gala, Jennifer Lopez shone in branded diamonds. And at any major auction, Harry Winston jewelry goes under the hammer for hundreds of thousands and even millions of dollars. For example, a luxurious 9-carat ruby exhibited by Christie's in 2013 sold for $3.9 million, making it one of the 10 most expensive rubies in the world.

In addition to jewelry, the brand produces luxury wristwatches. For example, the incredibly sophisticated and feminine Cherry Blossom or Midnight Diamond Stalactites with diamond tracks on the dial.

Buccellati

Fiori necklace by Buccellati: white and yellow gold, diamonds and emeralds

Teodolinda earrings from Buccellati with sapphires and rubies in white gold

The brand was founded in Milan in 1919. The first owner of Buccellati is Mario Buccellati. Today his son, Gianmaria Buccellati, runs the business.

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Buccellati jewelry is incredibly successful because it is truly unique. Among the products of the Italian brand you can find not only individual items: rings, earrings, bracelets, but also full-fledged thematic collections and lines of wedding jewelry.

Jewelry is created exclusively by hand. Jewelers' favorite materials are platinum and gold, which are generously inlaid with sapphires, green emeralds and, of course, magnificent diamonds.

It is noteworthy that the brand is experimenting with products: Buccelleti has not only classic jewelry, but even a gold smartphone case worth 200 thousand dollars.

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Silver gold-plated earrings with pearls La Perle
When designing rings and earrings, sisters from London Sheena and Natasha Appadoo are inspired by the style of Trinidad and Mauritius, the countries where their ancestors lived. That's why STELLAR 79 jewelry is simple but expressive.

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Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels brooch from the Seven Seas collection: sapphires, spinel, onyx, diamonds

Van Cleef & Arpels Ballerina brooch with sapphires and diamonds

Van Cleef & Arpels couldn't help but be included in the list of the most famous jewelry brands. The year the brand was founded is 1896. The imagination of the brand’s designers is simply amazing. Unique jewelry collections are imbued with motifs from nature: be it a marine theme (as in the Seven Seas collection) or a floral theme (as in the absolutely unique Maki watch with a hidden dial).

Of course, we cannot fail to mention the famous precious ballerinas created by the jewelers Van Cleef & Arpels. In the Peau d'Âne collection, inspired by Charles Perot's fairy tale "Donkey's Skin", they are especially beautiful.

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The brand's jewelry is the brightest products made of platinum and noble white gold with generous inlay with precious stones. Dazzling examples include the luxurious winter range Diamond Breeze. However, the company's watches are not inferior in beauty: from the feminine Lady Jour des Fleurs to the truly fantastic Carpe Koï bracelet watch - Van Cleef & Arpels are meticulous about every precious stone in their creations.

However, classic jewelry and high jewelry are not the only strengths of the French brand. It is enough to look at the amazing automaton with the most tender fairy undine and a lotus flower to appreciate the full scale of the creative thought and abilities of local craftsmen.

Spanish jewelry brands

9. Carrera y Carrera

Year founded: 1885

The company's history began as a family business. Now, Carrera y Carrera accessories are recognized by their large-scale scale, eye-catching shades, pronounced symbolism of flora and fauna, exotic motifs, glorification of the beauty of soft lines and silhouettes, interest in Eastern philosophy and sculptural products. The early Las Manos (“Hands”) and the modern Jardín de Rosas (“Garden of Roses”) are collections that reflect the spirit of the brand. Carrera jewelry resembles mini-sculptures and deserves to be called high art.

The brand's jewelry is filled with expression and rich colors

8. Tous

Year founded: 1920

The Spanish brand began its history with watch repairs, but in 1965 Tous declared itself as a jewelry manufacturer. The brand's corporate symbol, a bear, was born in 1985. It symbolizes pleasant childhood memories. The brand's jewelry is characterized by lightness, smooth lines, and bright gems reminiscent of candy canes.

Even in cocktail rings or statement necklaces there is no pomp or excessive pretentiousness. That’s why you can read youthful enthusiasm and sparkling mood in them. The calling card of Tous is collections for family holidays, couple jewelry, talismans for lovers.

Tous love creating light and cheerful accessories

Graff

Graff tiara with yellow and colorless diamonds

Ring with yellow and brownish-orange teardrop-shaped diamonds

Although the Graff jewelry brand appeared relatively recently, in 1960, this does not prevent it from enjoying enormous success around the world. And the fact that the company’s owner, Lawrence Graff, ranks 4th among the richest people who made a fortune in diamonds is an excellent confirmation of this. The brand's motto is “luxury, exclusivity and chic.”

Graff's favorite stone is a large, perfectly cut diamond. Therefore, it is quite expected that within the walls of his workshops some of the highest quality, largest and most expensive diamonds in the world were born:

the largest emerald-cut diamond is the 302-carat Lesedi La Rona, derived from a 1,109-carat diamond valued at US$51 million;
the world's largest heart-shaped diamond, the Venus, weighing nearly 119 carats;
132 carat yellow diamond “The Golden Empress” or The Golden Empress

All Graff jewelry is handcrafted by the finest artisans in jewelry making.

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Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany Diamond Wedding and Engagement Ring

Silver caf bracelet from Tiffany

Tiffany is a jewelry brand that perhaps everyone knows. Its history began in 1837. At the same time, the world became acquainted with Tiffany’s favorite colors: all jewelry was placed in gift boxes of an unusual shade of turquoise and soft blue. The company does not change its traditions, and today it is these colors that make the brand incredibly recognizable.

Jewelry from Tiffany is platinum, gold and silver with precious stones - ideally combining impeccable recognizable style and laconicism in each collection.

In addition to the main regularly released lines, the brand annually releases a number of high jewelry items to replenish the Blue Book collection.

And, of course, Tiffany jewelry is a regular participant in the main events of the year: the Oscars, the Golden Globes, and the Met Gala.

Mikimoto

White gold necklace with pearls and diamonds from Mikimoto

Regalia Gold earrings with gold pearls and diamonds from Mikimoto

Our list of the most famous jewelry brands is completed by the Japanese company Mikimoto. Kokichi Mikimoto was the first to patent a unique method of growing real pearls in artificial conditions in 1896. This year can be considered the starting point in the history of the brand. Just a few years later, Mikimoto pearls gained worldwide fame.

It was the company's jewelers who were able to harmoniously combine pearls and diamonds in one piece of jewelry, and even encrusted a precious stone into a pearl.

Among the interesting collaborations we can note the collaboration with the world famous Hello Kitty: the creative union created a collection of twenty jewelry - necklaces, earrings and bracelets made of silver, gold, diamonds, rubies and, of course, pearls. The central piece of the collection was a unique tiara worth 970 thousand dollars.

Of course, today more and more worthy and luxurious jewelry brands are appearing, but we tried to list names that have been on our lips for decades and even hundreds of years - companies that have earned the admiration and love of millions of people from all over the world.

Piaget

Diamond earrings from Piaget

Piaget Altiplano 900P watch

Georges Edouard Piaget opened his company in 1874 in the Swiss canton of Jura. Specializing in the creation of watches of the highest quality, the Piaget brand quickly became known throughout Europe. Over time, the family-owned company expanded its offerings to include jewelry inspired by Old World charm, a theme that continues to inform Piaget's signature style to this day.

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The jewelry brand often uses natural and plant motifs in its jewelry: in particular, the rose has become the central element of many of Piaget's popular products. Among the most striking collection of the Swiss company, it is worth highlighting Sunny Side of Life (whose face was Jessica Chastain), as well as the multifaceted Secrets & Lights - A Mythical Journey, filled with oriental motifs.

Despite the fact that the company respects traditions and classical patterns, each of their products is an example of modern style and design. Just like other prominent representatives of the jewelry market, Piaget often flashes among world-class stars shining on the red carpet.

ARMADURA URBANA

Country: Spain

Year founded: 1998

ARMADURA URBANA is a Spanish brand of jewelry that has fans in many countries around the world. The products are made from a jewelry alloy of silver and brass, often covered with a characteristic blackening. This gives the jewelry a unique and vintage look.

In general, most of the brand’s collections can be described as a wonderful combination of a touch of antiquity with innovative, even avant-garde ideas. Spanish designers often use metal, leather, crystals, and semi-precious stones.

ARMADURA URBANA earrings will add femininity and charm to your look

Cartier

White gold panther ring with diamonds, emeralds and onyx from Cartier

Rose gold bracelet with diamonds from the LOVE collection by Cartier

The brand appeared in 1847 in France. Cartier jewelry delighted Napoleon's sister. In 1902, the brand's jewelers received an order to create a crown for the enthronement of King Edward VII. A little later, Cartier became the personal supplier of jewelry to the royal family.

One of the most famous and popular jewelry of the fashionable French brand is the round LOVE bracelet, which was first released back in the 60s. He became a favorite not only of the ordinary wealthy public, but of world celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie.

Cartier is known for luxurious jewelry and exceptional gemstones that sell for millions of dollars year after year. Thus, 4 of the 10 most expensive rubies in the world sold at auction belonged to them: the price of each ranged from 6.08 to 30.3 million US dollars.

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In addition to designer jewelry, Cartier has lines for the production of perfumes, glasses, bags, pens, watches and silk scarves.

Authentication and proof

How to determine whether you are really buying gold jewelry? First of all, make purchases in certified stores. Not a single self-respecting brand, not to mention world-famous brands, will allow itself to sell a product of inadequate quality to the buyer. In addition, in the store you will always receive a certificate and accompanying documentation for your jewelry, which will indicate all the characteristics of the metal and stones used in production.

Pay attention to the sample, the imprint of which is on the metal. To do this, two modern versions of the systems are used, and there are also two outdated options that can be found on antique products:

Metric – valid in most countries of the world. Indicates the percentage of pure gold in the product.
Carat – it is used by the USA, Switzerland, Great Britain and some other European countries. It is calculated using a ratio of 1/24, the amount of pure gold is shown in parts.
Zolotnikovaya - used in Russia until 1927. It was calculated by spools - 1/96 of a pound (approximately 450 grams). Not used.
Lot - used in Western Europe. The weight of the precious metal was calculated in marks, one unit of which included 16 lots. Not used.

How to determine whether the sample and the product itself are genuine? To do this, you will definitely need a magnifying glass, and it would also be nice if you have a real stamp with you for comparison.

Inspect the outline of the brand, it should be clear
Check for barely noticeable seams - this could be a mark from soldering a stamp from another product
The easiest way is to bring a magnet to the product; gold is practically not magnetic
For this method you will need an auxiliary agent – vinegar. Gold will not react to it, but if you put a fake in a container with this liquid, it will darken in about five minutes.

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Chopard

Happy Sport watch with moving diamonds from Chopard

Imperiale earrings with amethysts and diamonds from Chopard

This famous brand has almost a century and a half history behind it, and its triumphant march began with the release of wristwatches.

Over the entire period of its existence, the company has produced more than 450 watch models. One of the most famous lines was Chopard Happy Diamonds (including men's versions), where small sapphires and diamonds move freely under the glass dial.

Chopard jewelry often sparkles on Charlize Theron, Penelope Cruz, Kate Winslet and many other celebrities during each Cannes Film Festival, of which the jewelry brand has been a partner for more than 60 years. The brand annually releases a themed collection of high jewelry for an upcoming event.

The company regularly produces a variety of spectacular and vibrant jewelry collections, the faces of which are famous models and artists. For example, the Magical Setting line was represented by Adriana Lima, and the extensive Rihanna♡Сhopard collection, as you might guess, was represented by Rihanna.

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There is another iconic creation of the Swiss brand that cannot be ignored. This is a collection of incomparable “Queen of the Kalahari” diamonds cut from the eponymous 342-carat flawless diamond. 23 magnificent stones, 5 of which weigh more than 20 carats each, have been transformed into luxurious jewelry that will take your breath away.

Stamps of different countries

To figure out whether the product you are buying is real gold, you need to know that the stamps of authenticity vary from country to country. In Russia, until 1927, the stamp was an imprint of a woman’s face in a kokoshnik; the USSR used two options as a stamp: a working hammer and a hammer and sickle. In the east they made imprints in the form of hieroglyphs, European countries made coats of arms of cities and countries.

USA - sample is recommended, but not required. The main guarantee is the name of the seller (brand, brand), since he is responsible for the authenticity of the product. A hallmark in carat value appears in the form of a hallmark; there may also be an imprint of the manufacturer.
Canada - the national mark looks like a maple leaf inside the letter C. There may be other marks, each manufacturer has the right to register their own. Also, if there is an English mark, no others are required.
Great Britain - the mark on gold is made in the form of a crown. In addition, the product must have the mark of the legal entity that sent the product for hallmarking, and the mark of the Assay Inspectorate.
Germany – gold items are marked with the company’s hallmarks, the hallmark standard (number) and the imprint of the sun circle.
Italy - each registered manufacturer has its own personal mark received at the Mint. The presence of these marks on products confirms their authenticity.
Japan – does not have an approbation and marking system. Therefore, you can be sure of authenticity only if you purchase the product in branded stores.
Belgium – the hallmark is stamped in the form of numbers, each of which corresponds to the corresponding carat value.

Bvlgari

Serpenti gold bracelet with diamonds from Bvlgari

Necklace and ring from the Diva collection from Bvlgari

The Bvlgari brand was created in 1884 by Sotirio Bulgari, a jeweler from an old Greek family. The company name is spelled BVLGARI because the traditional Latin alphabet uses V instead of U.

The fifties of the last century made Bvlgari incredibly popular. Designer jewelry that used unexpected combinations - blue sapphires and diamonds, green emerald and pink spinel - made the brand incredibly recognizable.

The jewelry company's favorite metals have always been platinum and yellow gold. And Serpenti watches and jewelry in the form of a snake gained particular popularity and recognition. Some of them were sold for a million dollars in 2015.

In addition to impressive status jewels, Bulgari also has bright and charming Wild Pop jewelry in the style of the 80s, as well as the “sweet” Roman Sorbet.

Bvlgari's fans include members of the royal families and the entire aristocracy of Europe, including Gina Lollobrigida. Today Bulgari is part of the LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) group.