Romance takes many forms – in diamonds cut with intent, gemstones rich in colour and designs that sit close to the skin. Each piece in this edit tells its own story, chosen for the care, craftsmanship and emotion behind it.
HARRY WINSTON – EMERALD TIMEPIECE
Inspired by the emerald-cut diamond shape – a signature form in the House’s jewellery heritage – the Emerald collection is a collection of high-jewellery timepieces set with diamonds and offered in precious metals. This model features a mother-of-pearl dial, 18kt rose gold case and buckle, 44 brilliant-cut diamonds, three brilliant-cut rubies and one emerald-cut ruby at 12 o’clock. The elegant double band is lined with red satin. A passionate twist on a classic favourite and one that will surely enchant your beloved. POA | harrywinston.com
Left: Harry Winston diamond and ruby Emerald Timepiece. Right: David Morris diamond and paraiba tourmaline Aquissima necklace
DAVID MORRIS AQUISSIMA NECKLACE
Created as a celebration of rare beauty and emotional intensity, the Aquissima necklace captures the romance and power of the sea through colour and light. Set in 18kt white gold by the David Morris master craftsmen, it features a 15.22ct D-colour internally flawless marquise diamond anchors the design, framed by vivid paraiba tourmalines and cool blue spinels that echo the depths of the ocean. POA | davidmorris.com
GRAFF HEART-SHAPED DIAMOND HOOP EARRINGS
Graff reinterprets a familiar symbol of love in the form of precisely matched heart-cut diamonds, set in a continuous arc, every stone expertly cut and polished by the House’s artisans. The precision with which they are designed means that the earrings sit close to the face, scintillating with every move of the wearer, their 8.32ct of light adding luminosity to the face. £96,000 |graff.com
Left: Graff Heart-shaped diamond hoop earrings. Right: Bucherer Joy Solitaire ring.
BUCHERER
If you are going to pop the question this St Valentine’s, make sure that you know your beloved preference when it comes to gem cuts and styles. Bucherer has four lines in its Solitaire Collection, so you will for sure find what you are looking for. Each ring can be fully personalised, from the choice of metal to diamond size, cut, colour, and clarity. We have chosen a ring from the Joy line. Set in 18kt white gold, a central oval-cut diamond (1.51-ct) is surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds, which also line the band, totalling 0.36-ct. £22,000 | bucherer.com
GEMFIELDS x RACHEL QUINN KISS NECKLACE
Artist and goldsmith Rachel Quinn often draws inspiration from romance to create unique jewellery pieces with a surrealist twist. Part talisman, part tease, this petite perfume bottle pendant is designed to be worn close to the skin, its ruby-set lips concealing a heart-tipped wand. Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, it captures the poetry of courtship in a single, intimate detail. Ten percent of proceeds support the LAFD Foundation and Pasadena Humane Society. Approx. £4,500 | gemfields.com
Left: Gemfiels x Rachel Quinn Kiss perfume bottle necklace. Right: Cousteau x Foster Blu Lagartos ring in Caymanite.
COUSTEAU ET FOSTER BLU LAGARTOS RING
Hand-carved from Caymanite (a rare semi-precious gem exclusive to the Cayman Islands), this statement ring is inspired by the protected sister islands, Rock Iguana. The earthy colours of the gem are complemented by inlaid trillion-cut diamonds. All proceeds from the sales of the Blu Lagartos collection are donated to the National Trust for the Cayman Islands to support their environmental work. Approx. £5,500 | susanfosterjewelry.com
Author: Lina Ress
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