Chopard
Chopard is a Swiss watch, jewellery and accessories company. Founded by Louis-Ulysse, Chopard, produces high quality watches, jewellery and accessories. The Swiss manufacturer mostly specialises in watches and sells its pieces under the following colletions, La Strada, Classic Racing, Happy Diamonds, Imperial, Classic and L.U.C. Many of Chopard’s exclusive watches and innovations have led to various patent applications for the watch industry granted to the luxury watch manufacturer.
De Beers
Founded in 1888, De Beers is a monopoly of companies that dominate the diamond industry, diamond shops, diamond trading and industrial diamond manufacturing. The company was founded by a British businessman named Cecil Rhodes.
De Beers specialises mostly in fine jewellery and diamonds and has the finest natural diamonds – rough and polished, made by their finest diamond jewellers. De Beers is known around the world for engagement rings, wedding rings, and other elegant diamond and fine jewellery.
Cartier
Cartier is a famous brand known for manufacturing and distributing fine jewellery and watches. Founded in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, the company was originally a jewellery boutique – and is now one of the most successful watch and jewellery makers in the world. Cartier are known for their watches that give focus on aesthetics and a touch of “savoir-faire”. Their watchmakers and artists work side by side to create a distinct Cartier watch that exudes balance and precision.
Liberty of London
Founded in 1875, Liberty has been known for its great designs, luxurious fine jewellery and its tradition of fashionable and eclectic creations. Liberty of London is a department store that sells various luxury goods including men’s, women’s and children’s fashion, fine jewellery, fragrances, homeware, stationery, accessories, furniture and gifts.
Annoushka
Annoushka Ducas MBE is one of the UK’s leading jewellery designers best known for her contribution to the jewellery industry for which she was awarded an MBE. In 2009, she founded her own jewellery company named Annoushka. Annoushka specialises in fine jewellery that celebrates character, sensuality, and strength – a unique reflection of an independent, modern woman.
Annoushka works hand in hand with her Design Director, Liz Oliver to make various types of fine jewellery pieces made for every occasion. Many of Annoushka’s collections are limited in quantities, and once the collection is sold, it cannot be re-ordered.
Chanel
Chanel is known for its ready to wear outer garments, fashion accessories and luxury goods, perfume and the Chanel Suit. Chanel’s fine jewellery is inspired by Chanel’s jewellery collection from 1932 and symbolizes the brand’s identity.
Harrods
Harrods is a department store located in Brompton Road in Knightsbridge, London. Established in 1824 by Charles Henry Harrod, Harrods is now a world class luxury shopping destination that is rich in history and romance.
Harrods has everything from men’s, women’s, and children’s fashion, shoes, food and wine to homewares, gifts, beauty products, accessories and fine jewellery.
Blue Nile
If you are looking for exquisite fine jewellery pieces, Blue Nile is the place. Founded in Seattle in 1999, Blue Nile competes with traditional jewellery stores such as Tiffany & Co. and online retailer stores such as Angel City Jewellers.
Blue Nile has one of the largest collections of diamond jewellery. There are thousands of diamonds in store enabling shoppers to fine tune their search by type, carat, cut, weight, clarity, colour, and other characteristics.
Astley Clarke
Astley Clarke is a British luxury jewellery brand known for its online shop and local boutiques. Astley Clarke is an award-winning online store for fine jewellery for men and women. The brand also offers bracelets, rings, engagement rings, and other types of fine jewellery for sale.
Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co is an American luxury jewellery and specialty retailer that sells fine jewellery, china, stainless steel jewellery, crystal, stationery, watches, personal accessories, crystal and leather goods. Tiffany & Co. has been the world’s premier jewellery since 1837. Those looking for fine jewellery with timeless beauty and craftsmanship should look no further than to Tiffany & Co.
Dior
Dior is a French luxury goods company. Founded in 1946, Dior offers ready-to-wear, footwear, fine jewellery, timepieces, make-up, leather goods and skincare products. Celebrities in particular are regular wearers of Dior from suits to gowns and jewellery destined for the red carpet.
Gucci
Gucci is the biggest selling Italian brand. Founded in 1921, Gucci primarily sells Italian fashion and leather goods. Gucci’s “horsebit” is the most recognizable motif of the label. It is often seen on bags, loafers, accessories and fine jewellery that seamlessly blend branding and fashion together.
Conclusion
Fine jewellery is different from your average fashion jewellery piece. Unlike fashion jewellery that is often mass produced to meet or exceed customer demands, fine jewellery is handcrafted to perfection. Fine jewellers and designers work hand in hand to craft a perfect one of a kind jewellery piece. In addition, fine jewellery is manufactured with precious metal materials and gems of fine quality that result in a steeper sales price than your average fashion jewellery piece.
Those looking for fine jewellery should consider quality over price. It’s not just about the gemstones embedded in precious metals but also the packaging and care taken to create each individual piece using genuine, high quality precious metals whether the piece contains gemstones or not.