5 Flawless Pieces of Fine Jewelry From Around the World
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1/5WHAT IT IS: Inspired by the New York skyline, this black South Sea cultured-pearl necklace features diamonds (2.66 cts.) set in 18k white gold.WHO MADE IT: Famed for its pearls, Mikimoto assesses quality according to five exacting standards: luster, surface perfection, shape, size, and color.WHERE TO BUY IT: $38,000, 730 Fifth Ave., NYC, 212-457-4600, mikimotoamerica.com.WHAT IT IS: Inspired by the New York skyline, this black South Sea cultured-pearl necklace features diamonds (2.66 cts.) set in 18k white gold.WHO MADE IT: Famed for its pearls, Mikimoto assesses quality according to five exacting standards: luster, surface perfection, shape, size, and color.WHERE TO BUY IT: $38,000, 730 Fifth Ave., NYC, 212-457-4600, mikimotoamerica.com.
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2/5WHAT IT IS: A hand-hammered 18k-yellow-gold cuff with a large emerald at its center.WHO MADE IT: Karl Heinz Sauer, who lives on Öland, an island off the coast of southeast Sweden. Rich in Viking history and burial grounds, it’s the primary source of inspiration for Sauer’s statement jewelry pieces.WHERE TO BUY IT: Price upon request, at Mahnaz Collection, 32 E. 57th St., NYC, 212-717-1169, mahnazcollection.com.WHAT IT IS: A hand-hammered 18k-yellow-gold cuff with a large emerald at its center.WHO MADE IT: Karl Heinz Sauer, who lives on Öland, an island off the coast of southeast Sweden. Rich in Viking history and burial grounds, it’s the primary source of inspiration for Sauer’s statement jewelry pieces.WHERE TO BUY IT: Price upon request, at Mahnaz Collection, 32 E. 57th St., NYC, 212-717-1169, mahnazcollection.com.
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3/5WHAT IT IS: A pair of red lacquer fan-coral ear clips.WHO MADE IT: These stunners are based on an original drawing by groundbreaking designer Suzanne Belperron, who was active in Paris from the 1930s to the 1970s and particularly enchanted by marine life.WHERE TO BUY IT: $15,500, at Belperron, 745 Fifth Ave., NYC, 212-702-9040, belperron.com.WHAT IT IS: A pair of red lacquer fan-coral ear clips.WHO MADE IT: These stunners are based on an original drawing by groundbreaking designer Suzanne Belperron, who was active in Paris from the 1930s to the 1970s and particularly enchanted by marine life.WHERE TO BUY IT: $15,500, at Belperron, 745 Fifth Ave., NYC, 212-702-9040, belperron.com.
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4/5WHAT IT IS: A 37.02-ct. black-diamond pendant with old-mine white diamonds set in platinum and 18k white gold.WHO MADE IT: Although its creator is unknown, this beauty features the largest extant black diamond from the Victorian era, when pendants suspended from long chains called sautoirs were at the height of their popularity. Because of their hardness, black diamonds cannot be easily cut or faceted.WHERE TO BUY IT: Price upon request, at A La Vieille Russie, 745 Fifth Ave., NYC, 212-752-1727, alvr.com.WHAT IT IS: A 37.02-ct. black-diamond pendant with old-mine white diamonds set in platinum and 18k white gold.WHO MADE IT: Although its creator is unknown, this beauty features the largest extant black diamond from the Victorian era, when pendants suspended from long chains called sautoirs were at the height of their popularity. Because of their hardness, black diamonds cannot be easily cut or faceted.WHERE TO BUY IT: Price upon request, at A La Vieille Russie, 745 Fifth Ave., NYC, 212-752-1727, alvr.com.
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5/5WHAT IT IS: This hand-woven 18k-yellow-gold Hercules knot bracelet was originally introduced in the 1960s and remains a bestseller today.WHO MADE IT: Ilias Lalaounis, the Athens-based firm known for preserving the ancient Greek jewelry-making technique of chain weaving.WHERE TO BUY IT: $10,950, 31 E. 64th St., NYC, 212-439-9400, iliaslalaounis.eu.WHAT IT IS: This hand-woven 18k-yellow-gold Hercules knot bracelet was originally introduced in the 1960s and remains a bestseller today.WHO MADE IT: Ilias Lalaounis, the Athens-based firm known for preserving the ancient Greek jewelry-making technique of chain weaving.WHERE TO BUY IT: $10,950, 31 E. 64th St., NYC, 212-439-9400, iliaslalaounis.eu.
This article appears in the December 2018 issue of NYC&G (New York Cottages & Gardens).
