Gaining their color from natural radiation, green diamonds are extremely rare and eminently desirable.
Shaping History
Elegant and sustainable, old-mine and European cuts are experiencing a revival.
From Russia with Love: Alexander Laut
The designer’s passion for jewelry-making is inspired by his birthland, his time in Hawaii and his travels around the world.
Elegance Included: Manpriya B
This Delhi-born designer, now based in London, favors bold gems such as slice diamonds, which showcase the gems’ irregularities.
Square Dance: Inside the Asscher Cut
This legendary diamond cut, synonymous with Art Deco elegance and Elizabeth Taylor, is the forerunner of the square emerald.
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Joseph Saidian & Sons
The New York-based dealer has made its name trading in museum-quality vintage jewelry from some of the world’s most legendary estates.
Down Under Wonders: Margot McKinney
This Australia-based designer turns exceptional gems from her native country and beyond into extravagant jewels.
A Blossoming Market: Rose-Cut Diamonds
Having fallen out of favor for the best part of a century, this traditional cut is now blooming once again — particularly among India’s bridal designers.
Diving into Pearls
These versatile, lustrous treasures compliment every wearer, come in multiple varieties, and will keep going strong in 2020, says Peggy Grosz, director of development at Assael.