The 27 Most Expensive Jewelry Brands You Need To Know About
If you are looking for some incredible new jewelry, you’re in the right place as we’ve compiled the 27 most expensive jewelry brands where you’ll find the most stunning pieces!
There are so many incredible luxury jewelry brands out there offering everything from simple, everyday pieces to gorgeously glamorous diamond pieces, ideal for special occasions.
This article brings together the 27 most expensive jewelry brands that you really need to know about – whether you are thinking about buying something for yourself or an extra special gift for someone else.
With so many incredible jewelry brands in this list, making use of the highest quality metals, precious stones, and diamonds, you are bound to find something to add to your own jewelry box.
The 27 most expensive jewelry brands
1. Harry Winston
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Harry Winston founded his namesake brand in 1932 and quickly became known as the ‘King of Diamonds’ for his stunning diamond jewelry.
The brand grew in popularity after Jennifer Jones wore Harry Winston jewelry to the Academy Awards in 1943 and soon Harry Winston pieces were spotted on many Hollywood celebrities, including Shirley Temple, Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna, Meghan Markle, and Julie Andrews.
Harry Winston pieces are quite expensive because of the incredible diamonds that are used in most items, such as the brilliant cut diamonds in this platinum bracelet.
2. Van Cleef and Arpels
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The Alhambra four-leaf clover motif, as seen on the pedant necklace above, has become an iconic symbol of the expensive Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry brand, and something any jewelry lover should own.
Van Cleef and Arpels were founded in 1896 by Alfred Van Cleef and his father-in-law Salomon Arpels.
Royalty and celebrities, such as Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, Kate Middleton, and Mariah Carey, are big fans of Van Cleef and Arpels and their floral and fauna inspired designs.
3. Chopard
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Swiss brand, Chopard, has been offering high-quality watches, since its founding in 1860. The brand started Louis-Ulysse Chopard by creating stunning watches before expanding the brand to offer jewelry and accessories too.
In 2015, Chopard sold the Happy Diamond watch at auction for around $1.67 million, making it one of the most expensive watches ever sold at auction!
Add a little luxury Chopard touch to your everyday life with these elegant Happy Diamonds 18ct rose gold and diamond earrings, embellished with 38 round brilliant cut diamonds.
4. Boucheron
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Frédéric Boucheron founded his eponymous high-end jewelry brand in 1858 in Paris and it quickly became a must-have brand after winning a gold medal at Exposition Universelle in 1867.
Boucheron moved to Place Vendôme and became to go-to jewelry brand for royalty, with the British, Indian, and Egyptian monarchies all owning pieces of Boucheron jewelry.
Boucheron now offers watches and perfumes, as well as many jewelry collections, such as the Déchaînée, Fleurs Fatales, Cinna Pampilles, and the Cabinet of Curiosities collections.
5. Bvlgari
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The Rome-based brand, Bvlgari was founded in 1884 and is known for luxury watches, fragrances, accessories, and leather goods.
Founder, Sotirios Voulgaris used his silversmithing family heritage to create incredible jewelry, often inspired by Byzantine and Islamic art as well as floral motifs. The Italian brand became wildly popular in the 1950s and 60s when the Dolce Vita aesthetic was fashionable and Elizabeth Taylor, Anna Magnani, and Ingrid Bergman were all wearing Bvlgari pieces.
Bvlgari is best known for the Serpent motif, as you can see on this Serpenti Viper 18ct rose-gold bangle bracelet.
6. Cartier
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Cartier is one of the best known jewelry brands in the world, with a wide range of men’s and women’s jewelry, watches, and leather goods on offer.
Cartier was founded by Louis-François Cartier in Paris in 1847 and over the years has been the jeweler to royalty and celebrities alike. King Edward VII of Great Britain even referred to Cartier as ‘the jeweler of kings and the king of jewelers’.
Cartier now has lots of incredible collections on offer, including the LOVE collection, Juste Un Cloe collection, and Clash De Cartier collection.
7. Piaget
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Piaget is one of the most luxurious jewelry brands that has been creating luxury watches, necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets for over 100 years.
Georges Edouard Piaget founded his eponymous brand in Geneva in 1874, first beginning with pocket watches, before creating ring watches, brooch watches, and cufflink watches, before expanding into jewelry in the 20th century.
We love the elegant designs of Piaget pieces, just like the chic and stylish design of this Rose Gold Rose Openwork Diamond Ring, which is the perfect accessory for fancy dinners and evenings out.
8. Tiffany
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Tiffany & Co has a timeless, elegant style, which is why it remains one of the most popular jewelry brands out there today.
The brand was founded in New York City by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B Young in 1837, first creating stationery before expanding into silverware and eventually jewelry.
The classic, stylish designs mean Tiffany is a great brand to go for if you are looking for a piece ideal for everyday wear. We love the Return to Tiffany necklace, as pictured above, but the Tiffany Keys and Tiffany City HardWear collections are just as gorgeous!
9. Graff
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Graff is a top luxury jewelry brand hailing from Britain, known for its incredible diamonds, just as you can see in the striking 18K White Gold Diamond Butterfly Silhouette Ring featured above.
Graff was founded by Laurence Graff in 1960 in London and has received many awards over the years for its incredible Graff designs.
Graff has a collection of notable diamonds, including The Windsor Yellows, The Letseng Legacy, The Paragon, The Constellation, and The Graff Pink, all of which are extraordinary in their own way.
10. Buccellati
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Italian jewelry brands produce some of the most exquisite pieces, just like these Opera Tulle Medium Button Earrings in Blue with 18K Yellow Gold from Buccellati.
The first Buccellati jewelry brand was founded in 1919, but the Buccellati brand we know today was actually the merger of two existing brands, Mario Buccellati and Gianmaria Buccellati who were in fact, father and son.
The brand was first only available in Italy, but as its popularity grew, the brand expanded, setting up shops in Paris, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Beverley Hills, and Sydney. These pendant earrings really show the incredible craftsmanship and timeless design of the Buccellati brand.
11. Faberge
Faberge first gained fame for designer Faberge eggs for Russian Tsars but has now expanded into striking jewelry, just like the Colours of Love 18-karat gold multi-stone ring you see above.
Faberge was started by Gustav Faberge in 1842 in Russia, creating incredible jewelry designs and luxury items and ornaments, each encrusted with precious stones.
There are now many Faberge jewelry collections, including the Heritage collection, and Colours of Love collection, from which this ring is from – crafted from 18 karat gold and decorated with a rainbow of gemstones.
12. Suzanne Kalan
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Suzanne Kalan designs timeless pieces that are intended to remain stylish forever and can be passed down through the generations in your family.
The Los Angeles-based jewelry house makes all of its jewelry in-house to ensure the highest quality and designs the jewelry alongside her daughter to guarantee classic styles that appeal to people of any age.
All Suzanne Kalan pieces are crafted from gold, either yellow, white, or rose, and then embellished with sparkling diamonds and colored gemstones. This 18K Rose Gold Triple Row Halfway Ring is the perfect example of this brand’s individual yet elegant style.
13. David Morris
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David Morris is a contemporary luxury jewelry house, working from a historic New Bond Street atelier in London. David Morris, first founded in 1962 and remaining in the family ever since is best known for creating bespoke jewelry that resembles works of art.
The incredible designs from David Morris prompted the brand to be commissioned to create the Miss World crown, pieces for several of the James Bond films, and commissions from the British monarchy to create items for the Queen and Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
These Fortuna 18-karat rose gold, agate, and diamond earrings are the perfect statement earrings to add to your own jewelry collection.
14. Mikimoto
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Mikimoto is known for being the originator of cultured pearls, so if you are looking for pearl jewelry from one of the most expensive luxury jewelry brands in the world, Mikimoto is the perfect brand for you!
Mikimoto Kōkichi founded the brand in 1893 in Tokyo and the jewelry house has been creating beautiful jewelry ever since. Mikimoto made pearl jewelry more accessible for customers, while the exquisite designs and craftsmanship made the brand a must-have in any luxury jewelry collection.
Whether you are looking for some simple pearl earrings, like the ones pictured above, or a bold pearl necklace, you are bound to find a piece you love from Mikimoto.
15. David Yurman
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David Yurman was founded by husband and wife duo, David and Sybil Yurman so have been creating stunning jewelry for over 40 years.
This United States-based brand has now become known for its cable design, which you can see across the full jewelry collection, as well as stackable pieces, which allow customers to create their own, curated jewelry look – just perfect!
Most David Yurman pieces are crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and often embellished with precious stones, including diamonds, lapis lazuli, rubies, and malachite.
16. Pomellato
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The Italian jewelry brand, Pomellato, was founded in 1967 in Milan by Pino Rabolini and is one of the top five European jewelers right now!
Pomellato introduced the concept of prêt-à-porter jewelry, with the idea that jewelry should be able to be worn at any time of day, and changed to suit your look like any other accessory.
This concept ensured that Pomellato grew in popularity quickly as the designs were glamorous yet simple, ideal for adding a little something sparkly to your everyday look. The brand has now become known for its use of colored stones, as you can see in this Nudo Blue Topaz Ring.
17. Foundrae
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Foundrae was only founded in 2015 but has quickly become a cult classic brand, offering gorgeous necklaces, rings, bracelets, and earrings that are intended to be an expression of self-discovery and self-expression.
Foundrae is a brand that was begun in New York City, by husband and wife duo, Murat and Beth Bugdaycay – Beth is a jewelry designer that was inspired by the idea of modern heirlooms to create her own brand.
Foundrae has won several awards for the unique, chic, and elegant designs that have made the brand so popular among fashion editors across the world. This Wholeness 18-karat gold diamond ring perfectly represents the brand’s classic yet individual style.
18. Jennifer Meyer
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Jennifer Meyer began making jewelry at an early age when her grandmother taught her to make enamel jewelry at the age of six. Jennifer Meyer worked at Ralph Lauren, designing jewelry before founding her own namesake brand in 2003.
If you love timeless, sophisticated, and minimalist jewelry, then you will love the pieces on offer from Jennifer Meyer.
The delicate rings are ideal for stacking, while the range of necklaces includes everything from simple, everyday chains to striking pendants, ideal for special occasions. Jennifer Aniston is often spotted in Jennifer Meyer jewelry, so why not add your own Meyer piece to your jewelry box?
19. Marco Bicego
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If you like your jewelry to have an understated elegance, the Marco Bicego is the perfect brand for you!
This Italian jewelry house was founded in 1958, and over the years has become known for striking 18 karat gold pieces that are exquisitely made in Italy, in the province of Vicenza, which is referred to as Italy’s capital of gold.
The delicate engravings, beautiful colored tones, and stunning silhouettes in Marco Bicego jewelry make all the pieces totally irresistible – just like this Lucia 18K Yellow Gold Medium Link Bracelet.
20. Anita Ko
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Los Angeles-based jeweler, Anita Ko, has quickly become a favorite designer jewelry brand – so you really need to add an Anita Ko piece to your own jewelry collection.
Anita Ko focuses on creating striking, contemporary pieces that are perfect for the modern woman, whether you are looking for a piece to wear every day or something a little more glam for a formal event.
Anita Ko’s pieces have been worn by Michelle Obama, Scarlett Johansson, and Jennifer Garner, and have been included in the pages of Vogue, Elle, The New York Times, and W magazine.
21. Messika
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Messika is a high-end expensive jewelry brand founded in 2005 in Paris by Valérie Messika, the daughter of a key figure in the diamond trade, meaning Valérie has been learning about fine jewelry and precious stones since an early age.
The classic pieces made by Messika often have a fun twist to make each piece unique and a statement that you can wear day or night.
This Baby Move 18-karat gold diamond bracelet, available in rose gold too, is a stunning piece that shows off the simple yet striking design of Messika jewelry.
22. Chanel Fine Jewelry
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The French luxury brand, Chanel, is best known for its beautiful read-to-wear collection and totally irresistible handbags, but the brand also has an astounding collection of fine jewelry.
While Chanel’s lower-priced costume jewelry makes use of many of the motifs used in the fashion collections, such as the CC logo, Chanel’s fine jewelry focuses less on logos and more on the highest quality materials available. With this said, you’ll often find emblems of the brand in its fine jewelry pieces, such as the Camellia flower, as featured in the 18K White Gold Diamond Bouton de Camelia necklace above.
With a wide range of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings on offer, you are bound to find something you love in the Chanel collection.
23. Sara Weinstock
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Sara Weinstock began her expensive jewelry brand with the idea to empower and inspire women to express themselves and their identities.
Each piece from Sara Weinstock is exquisitely crafted and expertly designed to help the wearer feel confident and powerful while wearing the piece of jewelry.
There is a range of styles available from the Sara Weinstock brand, with paired-back, everyday pieces alongside bold, sexy designs that would perfectly suit a nighttime look. This Leela Diamond Pendant Necklace is ideal for both day and night and can be worn alone or layered with other 18-karat gold pieces.
24. Maria Tash
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Maria Tash founded her namesake brand in 1993 in New York and is now one of the most popular jewelry brands for piercings in the world. Maria Tash specializes in earrings and ear piecing, so if you are in London or New York, you really need to head to a Maria Tash piercing studio!
Her necklaces, bracelets, and rings have also been expertly designed to adapt and better fit the wearer, as well as offering a wide range of styles that can be worn alone or stacked with other pieces.
The combination of diamonds and pearls on these Lotus earrings creates a gorgeous look, all perfectly finished in glittering 18 karat white gold.
25. Dior
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The French brand, Christian Dior, was founded in 1946 first creating read-to-wear collections and striking accessories, before adding a line of jewelry to the collection in the 1950s.
Dior jewelry has a timeless design style, often decorated with the Dior name and embellished with precious stones to add that striking glamorous touch.
Most of the pieces in the Dior Jewelry are made from gold, so if you are a fan of classic, sophisticated gold jewelry then Dior is the brand for you. We love the chic design of this rose gold cuff bracelet, which would look stunning on its own, or stacked with other gold bracelets for a more dramatic look.
26. Hermès
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Hermès is a brand best known for its incredible handbags, the Kelly and Birkin bags in particular, but this French fashion house also has a gorgeous jewelry collection.
Just like the fashion and leather goods collections, Hermes is often inspired by the brand’s long history. For example, the links on these earrings originate from 1938, when Robert Dumas took inspiration from a ship anchor chain, creating the Chaîne d’ancre, a motif that now features on necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.
Hermès jewelry often has a minimalist aesthetic, making these pieces the ideal accessories for your everyday look.
27. John Hardy
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The John Hardy luxury jewelry brand was founded in Bali, Indonesia in 1975 and over the decades has become known for artisan, handcrafted jewelry.
John Hardy himself is a Canadian artist and designer who visited Bali and became interested in the techniques used by the local artisans, creating contemporary designs using Balinese techniques.
Most pieces in the collection are made using reclaimed sterling silver, while all diamonds and precious stones are responsibly sourced to ensure all jewelry is ethically produced in a way that won’t harm the environment.
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