Ring in white gold set with an emerald, chrysocolla and diamonds by Forms (Photo: Forms)
Revered by the jewellery industry for its modern twists on classic structures, Forms has unveiled its latest jaw-dropping ring, which boasts a mouthwateringly sumptuous emerald that s encased by chrysocolla.
Cartier
Necklace in white gold set with an opal, tourmaline beads, pink spinels and diamonds by Cartier (Photo: Cartier)
Flawless diamonds, slabs of rock crystal and mottled opals define Cartier s exquisite high jewellery, as does the brand s bold choice of materials, design and texture. This gorgeous pendant necklace is fierce and feminine.
Mikimoto
Feather brooch in white gold set with jadeite, sapphires, tourmalines, tanzanites, garnets, peridots and diamonds by Mikimoto (Photo: Mikimoto)
Photo: Tiffany & Co
Before the discovery of the Cullinan Diamond, the Excelsior was considered the world s largest-known rough diamond. Discovered in 1893, it was a blueish-white stone that weighed 995 carats. The diamond was eventually cut into 21 stones that ranged from one to 70 carats. Excelsior sat in a vault in London for ten years before gem cutter Royal Asscher was commissioned to fashion the ginormous stone into 11 smaller diamonds, three of which were purchased by Tiffany & Co for their New York flagship boutique.
Star of Sierra Leone
Photo: Harry Winston
Discovered in 1972, the Star of Sierra Leone is the fifth largest gem-quality diamond ever unearthed. Weighing in at 969 carats, it was purchased by Harry Winston for an impressive US$2.5 million, and was cut into 17 smaller stones, six of which were mounted onto the jeweller’s world-famous Star of Sierra Leone brooch, which isn t pictured here. Unfortunately this clip hasn’t resurfaced since 1975, when Harry Winst