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friedrich diamond ruby leaf brooch
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Friedrich Jewelers

A Frankfort, Germany-based retailer and manufacturer, Friedrich was founded in 1947 by Karl Friedrich in the prominent retail district of the city. An internationally recognized brand, the company is presently...

fred leighton sapphire bracelet
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Fred Leighton Jewelry

A New York jewelry institution, Fred Leighton was originally opened in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village in the late 1950’s by New York native, Murray Mondschein, before becoming the venerable dealer in...

faraone sapphire diamond ring
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Faraone Jewelry

Tracing its roots back to 1860, the august Italian house of Faraone enjoys a venerated client list spanning its 150-year history, one which comprises members of European royalty, aristocratic Italian...

Fred of Paris Emerald and Diamond Earrings
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Fred of Paris Jewelry

Maison Fred was founded in Paris in 1936 by Fred Samuel. Carrying on in the tradition of the fine European goldsmiths he has created jewelry that has been treasured by...

forstner necklace
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Forstner Jewelry

The Forstner jewelry company, a classic American jewelry firm, was founded in 1920 in Irvington, New Jersey. Forstner specialized in gold filled, sterling silver and pure gold accessories. Forstner jewelry...

Gucci Jewelry
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Gucci Jewelry

Founded in the 1920s, the world-renowned House of Gucci has spent nearly a century crafting inimitably luxurious designs favored by the international Jet Set. Featuring classic lines and inspired materials...

Gubelin Jewelry
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Gubelin Jewelry

The Swiss firm of Gubelin was founded in the mid 19th Century and was originally known for its watches and clocks, and later for its fine jewelry. Today, Gubelin is...

graff cat diamond pendant necklace
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Graff Jewelry

Founded by Lawrence Graff in London, the House of Graff is known as one of the world’s finest stores for serious diamond and precious gemstone jewelry. Now with stores around...

Garrard Jewelry
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Garrard Jewelry

The London based Garrard is probably most famous for being the Crown Jeweller for Queen Victoria and her descendants. Garrard has created some of the most famous royal jewelry including...

Grima Amethyst, Emerald and Diamond Brooch in 18K
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Grima Jewelry

Andrew Grima (1921-2007) was an award winning jewelry designer for the British Royal Family in the 1960s and 1970s, famous for his innovative modern designs and bold use of gold...

Hammerman Brothers Jewelry
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Hammerman Brothers Jewelry

The established jewelry house with a varied and storied offering sets a high bar for ornate, show stopping pieces.

h stern ring earrings
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H.Stern Jewelry

With all eyes on Brazil for the Olympics, we wanted to feature one of, if not the most successful and recognized Brazilian jewelry designers