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Love is a many-splendored thing – as are these romantic gemstones, which aren’t only exquisite in their own right, but also boost love and relationships with their energies.

Pink Spinel

The spinel’s name is derived from the latin spina (spine) and refers to the mineral’s needle-like formations of small octahedron-shaped crystals. A jewel that condenses bright and positive energy, it offers encouragement when you’re experiencing relationship challenges. The spinel is also said to foster a spirit of gratitude brought about by the realisation that love is a gift. Piaget’s wings of light rainbow jungle ring in rose gold features a 6.82-carat pear-shaped pink spinel, pink and yellow sapphires, pink tourmalines, spessartines and diamonds.

Pink Tourmaline

The tourmaline gained popularity as an American gem in 1892 thanks to the Tiffany & co gemologist, George F Kunz, who wrote about the quality gemstone deposits discovered in Maine and California. Ranging from pale pink to deep red, this gem is favoured by metaphysical collectors and practitioners for its versatile energy properties. It’s believed to enhance love and spirituality, and encourage compassion and gentleness in periods of growth and change. This extraordinary Tiffany & co high-jewellery collection 2020 platinum necklace comprises more than 50 carats of vivid mixed-cut pink tourmalines and over 14 carats of diamonds.

Pink Diamond

Nothing evokes romance like the pink diamond, which is associated with love, delight, tenderness and innocence. And like true love, pink diamonds are rare and mysterious: they’re found in only a few locations and scientists still haven’t determined what causes a diamond to take on this pastel hue. Not only does this stone symbolise femininity and creativity, but it also represents resilience and endless affection, making it a popular choice for engagement rings. These Chopard red carpet collection 2020 flamingo earrings in pink titanium feature pink diamonds totalling 18.4 carats, as well as diamonds and onyx.

Red Coral

Although coral occurs in a wide range of colours, red is the most sought- after hue, with only two types of coral that can be made into jewellery: corallium japonicum and corallium rubrum. Coral gives you the power to overcome relationship obstacles and be a pillar of strength. It’s also said to be able to temper anger, impatience and frustration, encouraging open and honest communication between a couple. This Cartier [sur] naturel pink-gold necklace is embellished with coral, grey mother-of-pearl and diamonds.

Pink Sapphire

This stunning gemstone ranges from light to dark pink and also features secondary hues, such as purplish-pink — and, in the case of the rare Padparadscha sapphire, which is mainly found in Sri Lanka, even a glowing orangey-pink. A symbol of love, its use as a betrothal gift dates back as far as ancient Rome. It also symbolises trust, loyalty and sincerity, and is believed to bestow good fortune. Shown here is the Van Cleef & Arpels Romeo & Juliet Innamorato bracelet in rose and white gold, with 18 pink and mauve oval-cut sapphires totalling 70.23 carats, pink and mauve sapphires and diamonds.

Rubellite

Among the most prized and priciest stones from the tourmaline family is the rubellite. While it’s also known as red tourmaline, only the most vivid and saturated specimens are worthy enough to be classified as rubellites. This stone works to clear the communication channels between a couple to bring stability and security to their relationship. Shown here is the Bulgari Barocko yellow- gold necklace, which flaunts a 58.02-carat cushion-shaped rubellite, a 3-carat pear- shaped diamond, two marquise diamonds weighing 2.04 carats, five round emeralds totalling 3.31 carats and round brilliant-cut and pavé diamonds with a combined weight of 19.27 carats.

Ruby

Hailed as the gem of gems throughout history and favoured by royalty around the world, this rich crimson stone is said to be the most powerful jewel of them all. Representative of love through the ages, the ruby is said to inspire faithfulness and devotion in a romantic relationship. French jewellers in the 1800s referred to it as the “dearly loved stone”, whose fiery red hue was said to arouse the senses, stir the imagination and inspire sensuality in its wearer. This Graff peony collection white-gold and platinum necklace features multi-shaped rubies and diamonds.
The Harry Winston fifth avenue platinum necklace dazzles with 12 pear-shaped rubies totalling 20.58 carats, and 308 cushion- and pear-shaped, brilliant-cut and marquise diamonds wei.

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The House of Graff has envisioned a captivating character for its latest jewellery collection, the Tilda's Bow Collection.

The protagonist is Tilda, a young girl with a magic touch who can turn silk into diamond ribbons. Each jewel is a vision from her vivacious fantasies. The voluminous swirl of diamonds, knotted and spun into shining bows, are expertly shaped by Graff's jewellers to capture the realistic form of a silk ribbon and all its femininity, delicacy, and sensuality.

The bow has always been a major motif for Graff, according to Anne-Eva Geffroy, Design Director at Graff. For the Tilda's Bow collection, it's not just the bow itself, but the motion of tying it that serves as the source of inspiration.

"We capture the precise moment a woman finishes tying a bow on her dress or in her hair — the loose, organic shape and expressive movement," says Geffroy.

Tilda might have dreamt up these magical ribbons but the real magic is at the fingertips of the designers at Graff, who bring these whimsical fantasies to life. The masters in the Graff workshop shape each curve and twist of the diamond ribbon to evoke a hand-tied bow. Then, the beautifully shaped bows are used to adorn necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets.

Tilda's Bow latest designs

The Tilda's Bow Diamond Necklace is one of the latest interpretations. It's an enchanting white gold necklace that features double strands of round diamonds that loop around the neck. The delicate hand-tied bow rests just off-centre, above the collarbone. The charming necklace comes with baguette-cut and round diamonds with a total weight of 13.50 carats.

You’ll find spectacular high jewellery pieces in the Tilda’s Bow collection, but everyday diamonds are also a huge part of the collection. Petite yet powerful, these new everyday pieces feature ribbons of pavé and pear-shaped diamonds. The designs are minimalist and yet perfectly timeless, evoking the always and forever nature of diamonds that appeal to the young and spirited Tilda within all of us.  

Learn more or shop the latest designs in the Tilda's Bow collection on graff.com.

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Now into its fourth year, the annual event celebrates exceptional designs and crafts from around the world.

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Now into its fourth year, the annual event celebrates exceptional designs and crafts from around the world.

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Choosing the right anniversary gift is a serious affair – after all, it’s a declaration of your undying love to your significant other. We picked some exquisite jewels to consider, no matter whether you’re celebrating five or 50 years of marriage.

4th Anniversary — Flowers

Flowers are the traditional gift for a fourth-year anniversary, but why pick something impermanent when you could get one that will last forever? Boucheron’s Nature Triomphante high-jewellery collection takes real petals from anemone, rose, hydrangea and peony and turns them into eternal works of art through a closely guarded scientific technique that retains their natural colours. Each ring has a rare precious stone in its centre that brings out the ombré tones of the ring’s petals. The floral rings are further enhanced with pistils in a powdered effect and pavé-set diamonds.

15th Anniversary — Crystal

The next piece that has caught our eye is this En Passant necklace, which was first presented in Boucheron’s 2020 high-jewellery collection, Contemplation. Strings of rock-crystal beads are given a frosted finish to evoke the misty, ethereal nature of clouds. Two diamond clouds rest on the beads, just underneath the collar bones, with diamond beads cascading downwards like tiny drops of rain. It’s a fitting piece for a 15th-anniversary celebration, which calls for a gift of crystal.

19th Anniversary — Jade

Jade is given on the occasion of a 19th anniversary. This fine necklace from Nuò by Cindy Yeung, which is crafted by artisans at Emperor Watch and Jewellery, pieces together natural fei cui jade with diamonds to wonderful effect. The milkiness of the jade green beads contrasts with the brilliant faceted white diamonds and stark black onyx for a wholly chic and contemporary look. The necklace, whose pendant is shaped in a geometric pattern to evoke an immaculate hedge maze, is part of Nuò’s Garden of Treasures high-jewellery collection. Each piece is said to have been inspired by Yeung’s travels.

25th Anniversary — Silver

Buccellati, which celebrated 100 years of jewellery-making just last year, is renowned for its distinctive gold pieces, which are hammered and handcrafted using traditional Italian techniques to resemble silks, tulle and damask. But the company is also known for silverware; its co-founder, Mario Buccellati, had always created exquisite objects for the home in sterling silver, using Renaissance motifs and nature as his inspirations. With the petals and stamen of each bloom engraved in elaborate detail, these photorealistic flower bowls could not be a more perfect gift for a 25th Silver anniversary.

30th Anniversary — Pearl

Bina Goenka is a former lawyer turned jeweller to Bollywood stars, whose creativity and bold use of coloured gemstones have made her designs true works of art. Pearls often feature prominently in her jewellery designs, which is why we’ve picked this pair of earrings for a 30th Pearl anniversary. Handcrafted to the highest ethical sourcing and sustainable standards, the white-gold earrings are inlaid with shimmering diamonds in a leaf motif, from which dangle two gleaming pearls from the South Sea.

35th Anniversary — Coral

Cartier’s latest high-jewellery collection, [Sur]naturel, blurs the lines between fantasy and realities of the natural world. The Panthère Tropicale jewellery watch in this collection is a powerful and vibrant amalgamation of colours and materials. Yellow gold comes together with coral, aquamarine and tourmaline on one side of the cuff watch, while the other is speckled in onyx stones and diamonds to depict the fur of a panther.

The size of the coral used in the piece is an absolute highlight, which is why we found it a fitting gift for a 35th anniversary. The brittle coral is carefully worked by an expert gem-cutter in order to achieve the gadrooned design of the watch. It’s no easy feat, as the material can crack at the slightest touch.

40th Anniversary — Ruby

Romeo and Juliet may have ended tragically, but the Shakespearean play is still considered one of the greatest love stories of all time. Van Cleef & Arpels clearly thought so too, creating a high-jewellery collection that featured more than 100 unique pieces based on the classic. Rubies and sapphires feature prominently in the collection to depict the two feuding families – red for the Capulets, and blue for the Montagues. The Fogliame clips in white gold and rose gold are set with one oval-cut ruby of 2.33 carats, one oval-cut pink sapphire of 2.10 carats, rubies, pink and mauve sapphires and diamonds. The pair of clips are an impressive piece of jewellery to show off on your 40th Ruby anniversary, even if we do say so ourselves.

45th Anniversary — Sapphire

Sapphire is the traditional gift for a 45th-anniversary celebration. Also from the Cartier [Sur]naturel collection is this magnificent Sinopé necklace, a sapphire and diamond masterpiece that’s worked into a supple and wave-like shape to evoke the flow of water. The piece boasts a scalloped lapis lazuli edge that rests against the neck, a ripple of blue that’s offset with the crystal-clear quality of the frosty diamonds. On the lower edge of the necklace are five Ceylon sapphires, chosen for the beautiful “medium cornflower blue” shade. The oval-shaped sapphires are from Madagascar, and total 8.55, 8.40, 8.14, 7.23 and 6.88 carats.

50th Anniversary — Gold

KISS (but in this case the acronym stands for Keep It Super Simple) is the name of Carolina Bucci’s latest collection, as well as pretty good advice to take into your 50th year of marriage. The gold bracelet and necklace collection is quite unusually inspired by Carolina Bucci’s partnership with watchmaker Audemars Piguet. The collection’s design is based on the beating heart of mechanical watches – the balance spring – a tightly wound, sinuous coil that causes the balance wheel to oscillate at a constant frequency to keep the watch running. Aesthetically simple and yet deliciously complex, the bracelets and necklaces in yellow and rose gold can be worn on its own or stacked with a watch or other jewellery.

55th Anniversary — Emerald

Emeralds are often considered regal; their glittering shades bely an almost mysterious appeal, but the thing about emeralds is that they’re also very rarely flawless. Almost all emeralds contain inclusions and tiny fractures that could even be visible to the naked eye. But maybe this is why we find them so enchanting. Relationships, too, aren’t always perfect, but they can be absolutely beautiful.

To celebrate a 55th Emerald anniversary, look no further than Graff’s high-jewellery collection, which sees emeralds and diamonds taking centre stage. The highlight is an emerald-cut emerald and pear-shaped diamond necklace, which is set with a 26.22-carat pear-shaped diamond that’s cut and polished from the legendary 1,109-carat Lesedi la Rona.

60th Anniversary — Diamond

To celebrate your 60th anniversary, there’s no more appropriate or timeless gift than diamonds. And not just any diamond, but one from Graff. Every Graff diamond is carefully selected for its rare beauty, before its master craftsmen work with the stones to maximise its brilliance, but this particular one is a piece of diamond history. The principle stone is cut and polished from the 476-carat Meya Prosperity Diamond, which is then set into an exquisite necklace featuring more than 63 carats of the finest white diamonds.

The pendant drop, cut from the Meya Prosperity Diamond, is a 102.38-carat flawless pear-shaped diamond that sparkles with extraordinary brilliance and scintillating fire. The total necklace comes down to 183.18 carats of diamonds.

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Harry Winston once said, “No two diamonds are alike.”

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Cartier’s seven iconic creations embody the four guiding design principles of the Maison.

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Fabergé and The Craft Irish Whiskey Co. have collaborated on a series of seven highly collectible luxury gift sets based on the beauty and wonders of Ireland with all proceeds going to charity.

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Vintage jewellery possess an unexplainable allure and timelessness, which in some cases, justify them as sound investments.

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Make a statement.

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Make a statement.

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