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Carrera y Carrera brooch
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Carrera y Carrera

The Spanish firm of Carrera y Carrera, established in 1885, has long been considered one of Europe’s most important jewelry ateliers, known for a wide variety of lines with some...

cathy waterman ruby tassle earrings
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Cathy Waterman Jewelry

Founded in 1990, California based jewelry designer Cathy Waterman creates whimsical pieces often reflective of nature. The leaf bands, thorn details and crescent moon shapes common in Waterman’s collection carry...

Carnet Jewelry
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Carnet Jewelry

Carnet is an exclusive Hong Kong based design firm, co-founded in 1985 by Avi Nagar and the internationally celebrated jewelry designer, Michelle Ong. Carnet’s exquisite and unique limited edition jewelry...

Chaumet Jewelry
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Chaumet Jewelry

Founded in 1780, the venerable French Chaumet jewelry firm has roots going back to Nitot & Fils, jewelers to European Royalty in the 18th and 19th Centuries. With unique highlights...

chanel diamond camellia earrings
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Chanel Jewelry

One of the most prestigious and notable fashion houses in the world, Chanel first launched its fine jewelry collection during the 1930s under the guidance of its founder, Coco Chanel....

castellani gold pendant necklace
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Castellani Jewelry

The famous Italian jeweler Fortunato Pio Castellani (1794-1865) was a Roman goldsmith in the first half of the nineteenth century who founded the famous Castellani jewelry firm and designed what...

Carlo Weingrill Jewelry
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Carlo Weingrill Jewelry

Established in Verona in 1879, Carlo Weingrill was an undisputed maestro of 18K gold jewelry. The pieces were made entirely by hand, following the artistic principles of quality and craftsmanship...

chopard happy diamonds i love you charm bracelet
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Chopard Jewelry

Founded in 1860 by Louis-Ulysse Chopard, the house of Chopard has created some of the most popular fine jewelry and Swiss precision timepieces including the popular Happy Diamonds Collection and...

The Complete Guide to Cartier Jewelry: History, Icons & What to Know
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The Complete Guide to Cartier Jewelry: History,...

Everything about the French brand, from its heritage to its modern appeal, explained.

Christopher Walling Carved Tourmaline Earrings and Brooch Set
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Christopher Walling Jewelry

Christopher Walling got an early start, beginning his jewelry career at the age of eight. Now in his design prime, Mr. Walling has realized great success as a fine jewelry...

Cynthia Bach Gemstone Cross
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Cynthia Bach Jewelry

Cynthia Bach jewelry is a favorite amongst Hollywood’s top royalty, having graced the figures of fashionable icons such as Kim Cattrall, Halle Berry, Ann Hathaway and Salma Hayek at the...

Diane von Furstenberg DVF H Stern necklace
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Diane von Furstenberg Jewelry: Fashion and Flair

The Belgian-born, European-educated Diane von Furstenberg may be best known for her iconic jersey wrap dress introduced in 1974, reprised in 1997, and a hit both times among women who...