Gemstones are already considered rare, and diamonds are among the rarest. Of the most desirable diamonds, the ones that are the closest to colorless are typically desired. However, on the opposite side of the spectrum, once a diamond’s color reaches vivid, you have an extremely valuable fancy-colored stone. Fancy-colored diamonds come in all shades of the rainbow, some easier found than others, but these colorful gems are rarer than most D-colored diamonds. Check out this list to see some of the most valuable fancy diamonds in the world.

8. The Moussaieff Red
Red diamonds are some of the rarest fancy-colored diamonds — only 20-30 have been discovered, and the majority are around a half carat.The Moussaieff Red is the largest ever discovered. When first discovered in Brazil by a fisherman in the ’90s, the raw stone was 13.9 carats. However, the internally flawless stone had to be cut to 5.5 carats. The stone was bought in the early 2000s by Moussaieff Jewelers for about $8 million — that’s almost $1.5 million per carat.

7. The Dresden Green
This 41-carat diamond has a long history that can be dated back to a 1722 London news article about the stone. The rare green gem likely originated in India, but was then bought in 1942 by a London jeweler. The stone eventually made it to the Green Vault of Frederick Augustus I, the first King of Saxony. The King had it reset in 1768, the setting in which the stone remains.

The gem was on display in Dresden until the beginning of WWII when it was moved for safekeeping. However, the USSR took the jewels to Moscow during the war. The USSR returned the jewels in 1958.

6. The Sun-Drop Diamond
The Sun-Drop diamond is the largest known yellow diamond. This massive diamond is estimated to have formed in Earth’s crust 1-3 billion years ago. The fancy vivid yellow weighs a massive 110.3 carats and is cut into a pear shape.

In 2011, the Sun-Drop broke a world auction record for a yellow diamond, selling for $10.9 million to an anonymous bidder. However, the record has since been beat by the 100-carat Graff Vivid Yellow, which sold for $16 million.

5. The Ocean Dream
Name for the blue-green hue that brings the ocean to mind, the Ocean Dream is exceptionally rare as the first and one of the only diamonds naturally colored ever discovered.

The stone is also remarkably large at 5.51 carats and it was found in Central Africa, but the mine and exact origins are unknown. It was auctioned by Christie’s in 2014 as a ring set in gold and platinum with pave set white and pink diamonds. It sold for over $8 million to an unknown bidder.

4. The Spirit of de Grisogono
The Spirit of de Grisogono is notable on two accounts. First, it’s the largest black diamond ever discovered. Second, it’s also the fifth largest cut diamond. The massive raw stone was 587 carats before cutting.

In the end, the moghul-cut diamond weighs in at a whopping 312.24 carats. The stone was mounted in white gold set with 702 smaller white diamonds which totaled 36.69 carats. The owner and sale of the ring is unknown. However, it’s said that the Swiss jeweler de Grisogono has sold the ring.

3. The Golden Jubilee Diamond
This is the largest cut and faceted diamond in the world. The fancy brown diamond weight 755.5 carats before it was cut to 546.67 carats. It’s also the largest brown diamond known.

The stone was discovered in 1985 in South Africa, and it was first thought to be an ugly stone. Now, with improved cutting technology, brown diamonds are coveted champagne diamonds. The cutting process took De Beers two years. After a series of transactions, the stone was gifted to the King of Thailand Rama IX for the 50th anniversary of his coronation in 1997.

2. The Pink Star
This vivid pink diamond is the largest of its color to have been discovered. It was mined in South Africa by De Beers in 199. The pink diamond weighed 132.5 carats in its rough state. The diamond was then cut to 59.6 carats.

In 2013 the gem broke a world record at a Sotheby’s auction, with the stone selling for about $83 million — the most paid for a gemstone of any kind at auction. However, Sotheby’s had to buy the diamond back after the buyer from the auction didn’t pay and defaulted. Sotheby’s had guaranteed the original seller $60 million and had to pay in accordance to their agreement. Now, the diamond remains in Sotheby’s inventory valued at $72 million.

1. The Hope Diamond
The hope diamond is known as the most famous diamond in the world with a long and detailed history as one of the rarest gemstones in the world. The vivid blue weighs 45.52 carats. The origins are unknown as transactions only suggest that a French gem merchant may have obtained the gem in the 17th century. However, the gem is believed to have been mined in India.

Since the gem was discovered, the gem has passed through many hands, including Kind Louis XIV of France, King George IV of the U.K., Pierre Cartier and Harry Winston. Now, it resides at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. The diamond has been surrounded by mystery and tales of a curse that affects the owner and wearer of the diamond. It’s valued between $200-250 million.

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Rose gold was a shade recently considered antique, vintage and retro. Now, the shade has made a comeback due to its universally complimentary tone and its soft and glowing appeal — a perfect combination that allows fashion to flourish. The pinkish shade of gold has even found itself replicated in clothing, shoes and any other non-metal fashion form.

Not sure how to style your rose gold jewelry? We made a list of our jewelry styles featuring the pink gold and assorted counterparts so you could find the right style for you.

1. Two-Tone

[Tacori Link Bracelet][Snake Ring][CZ Halo Ring][Bulgari Serpenti Ring]

Rose gold and white gold combined create a beautiful variation on the classic engagement ring. The modern style creates a delicate and feminine look that could be confused as vintage if it weren’t for the unmistakable modernity of the intricate designs.

Though the combination makes for a beautiful engagement ring, it makes other jewelry styles more interesting too. Alternating links of sterling silver or white gold with rose gold add a subtle quirk to an otherwise standard chain link bracelet or necklace.

2. The Stacking Trend

[Cartier Juste un Clou Bracelet][Diamond Link Bracelet][Cartier Love Bracelet]

This is a union of two of our favorite styles — stacking and rose gold. Go monochrome in pink with layers of pink gold-toned bracelets. Stacking is on trend this summer and it’s a look that’s easy to achieve.

To perfect the look, you need to stack with the right balance, otherwise your stack could be monotonous, or worse, excessive and gaudy. The trick is to use bracelets of different sizes, styles and textures. Our favorite is the sleek simplicity of a Cartier Love or Juste un Clou bracelet combined with a dazzling chain link bracelet set with pave diamonds.

3. Watch Style

[Michael Kors Camille][Bulgari Serpenti][Cartier Ballon Bleu]

Women’s watches are sometimes a clunky accessory that serves a functional purpose instead of a fashion purpose. But we dare to ask “Why not both?” Some of our favorite watch designs featuring rose gold are as functional as they are beautiful.

Whether you would like a casual watch for special occasions, then rose gold could be the perfect choice for both. The universal shade pairs well with nearly every color under the sun, making it a safe bet when you don’t know what you will be wearing in the future.

4. Double the Pink

[Sapphire Bow Ring][LeVian Rose Quartz Ring][Bird and Flower Brooch][Flower Ring]

One of the best ways to bring out the pink tint of the gold is to compliment the metal with a pink stone. Stones of the pink variety can be found in many forms, but the most popular are pink sapphire, rose quartz and pink topaz.

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Rolex. The brand’s name has grown to become synonymous with quality, prestige, and luxury over the years. While we’re certainly all familiar with the dark green color and the iconic crown that sits atop its logo, how much do you actually know about the famous watch company? If you’re curious about the history of the Rolex brand, we’ll walk you through the company from its founding to its present-day prosperity.

Check out the history of legendary Rolex watches, from TrueFacet!

Founders Alfred Davis & Hans Wilsdorf

Rolex was initially founded in 1905 in London by Alfred David and his brother-in-law Hans Wilsdorf. Wilsdorf was just 24 at the time, but he was driven to design a wearable wristwatch that was more precise and elegant than the existing models of the time. Wilsdorf chose the name Rolex because it was easy to pronounce, easy to remember, and which would look elegant on the watch face detailing. After trying out countless iterations and combinations, Wilsdorf claimed that “a genie whispered Rolex in my ear” while he was riding in a horse-drawn carriage along Cheapside in London.

Rolex Innovation and Developments

Rolex always kept the mission in mind to create a higher quality watch with more chronometric precision. Realizing their efforts in 1910, the Official Watch Rating Centre in Bienne awarded Rolex the first-ever Swiss Certificate of Chronometric Precision to a wristwatch, the first of many record-breaking firsts that the company garnered. By 1920, the company had moved its headquarters to the international watchmaking hub of Geneva, where it developed the first waterproof and dustproof watch thanks to a hermetically sealed case.

In the early 30’s, the company patented the first self-winding mechanism and rotor, which still drives modern automated watches to this day. Rolex continued its string of innovations with the development of the first Datejust in 1945, giving wearers a date indication in a window on their watch face.

The company began developing watch models that were suited to professional use as well as more rugged excursions, equipping climbers who summited the heights of Mount Everest and gracing the wrists of deep sea divers and submariners.

Moving on to the mid-eighties, Rolex pioneered the use of 904L steel in the use of all of its watch cases. While the steel had been primarily in use for aerospace, chemical, and high-tech industries, Rolex adopted its highly anti-corrosive qualities to deliver an exceptional polish and shine to its watches that would last over the years.

Rolex Today

Today, Rolex is the world’s largest luxury watch brand, making around 2,000 watches per day. The company is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and is owned by the Wilsdorf Foundation. In 2014, Forbes ranked Rolex as one of the world’s most powerful global brands, at number 72.

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David Yurman is one of the most widely recognized names in the jewelry industry, but not many of us could give a detailed history of the company’s founders and background. As one of the most popular designers among TrueFacet customers, we figured we could do a little digging and give you some information about the couple behind the brand.

Check out the background of David Yurman jewelry, from TrueFacet!

Early Life

Originally from Long Island, David Yurman began his first forays into metalwork at the young age of 16. Working with the sculptor and welder, Ernest Gonzales, Yurman learned technical skills in welding and metalwork that would lead him to start experimenting with jewelry design later on. After a stint at New York University, Yurman traveled around the country, hitchhiking to bohemian enclaves like Greenwich Village, Big Sur, San Francisco, and Venice.

After an apprenticeship with Jacques Lipchitz, the well-known modernist sculptor, Yurman began a Greenwich Village-based sculpture studio. He later worked with the sculptor Hans Van de Bovenkamp, at whose shop he met painter and his future wife, Sybil Kleinrock. The pair moved upstate to Carmel, New York, where they started a fine sculptural jewelry company, Putnam Art Works and began their foray into jewelry.

Starting the Company

With Putnam Art Works, David and Sybil displayed their paintings, sculpture work, and artisanal jewelry designs around the country. After their marriage in 1979, the couple started the company we know today. With output like their David Yurman earrings to their signature cable bracelets, we couldn’t be more thrilled they took the plunge to start their jewelry venture.

Establishing the Brand

At the Basel, Switzerland-based 1987 World Watch and Jewelry Show, Yurman displayed the company’s designs to a global audience. The company began to pick up speed as the couple gained traction with buyers in international markets.

In what would come to be his most iconic design, Yurman released his first twisted helix cable bracelet in 1982. He christened the gemstone capped bracelet and its associated pieces the Renaissance collection, the popularity of which has persisted to present day.

As the brand grew, the couple introduced their first advertising campaign in 2000, featuring a St. Barths-based photoshoot with Amber Valleta from fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh. With a more prominent emphasis on advertising in recent years, the brand has featured shoots with supermodels like Gisele Bündchen and Kate Moss.

David Yurman has garnered recognition and awards in the industry over the years like the Star Gazer aware from Fashion Group International, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Gem Society, the Couture Human Spirit Aware from the Couture Show, and the Annual Visionaries Award from the Museum of Arts and Design.

David Yurman Today

These days, David Yurman has been flourishing as an internationally renowned jewelry company, known for its fine quality gemstones and metals. The global juggernaut has expanded to its current footprint of retail locations in sixteen states and four countries in North America, Europe, and Asia.

The couple has also demonstrated a commitment to giving back to the community with their David & Sybil Yurman Humanitarian and Arts Foundation. The foundation supports volunteer-work and donations to the arts and various other charitable organizations like the Whitney, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, as well as the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Shop the David Yurman collection at TrueFacet today to find your own fashionable piece of art. With an ever-changing selection of vintage designer pieces, you never know when you’ll stumble upon your next great find!

It’s already July and we have two more months of summer ahead of us. If you want to stay on trend for the summer, or perhaps refresh your look, then we’ve got you covered. Check out five of the best summer jewelry trends below — there’s a trend for everyone.

1. Color Burst

[Green & Pink Tourmaline Necklace] [Kate Spade Bib Necklace]

This summer, add a colorful accent to your wardrobe. You can make any look more interesting by adding a bold statement necklace. If bright shades aren’t your style, then substitute the bright for pretty pastel shades. Adding a colorful piece is an easy way to liven up an outfit that could otherwise be dull, making this trend a refreshing change for the summer.

2. Statement Earrings

[Orange Carnelian Necklace][Pink Sapphire & Diamond Earrings][Chanel Logo Earrings]

If you think the statement necklace trend seems a bit tired, try this trend out instead. The statement earring looks is a toned-down version of the statement necklace. With bold designs and colors, this style is a less pronounced accessory that doesn’t sacrifice style.

3. Art Deco Inspired

[Sapphire Ring][Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Charm Bracelet][Ruby & Diamond Bracelet]

Art deco is making a comeback. For the spring/summer fashion season, many designers, including Dolce & Gabbana, accessorized their runway looks with the vintage, geometric and colorful designs. Art deco-inspired jewelry is vintage with an edge, perfect for adding whimsical flair to a modern look.

4. Light as a Feather

[Diamond Feather Ring][Tiffany & Co. Feather Earrings][David Yurman Feather Bracelet]

Boho has remained a strong trend throughout the season. After trendsetters made appearances at the Coachella festival, the fate was sealed. Add a touch of luxury to the feather look to remain current and polished while still on trend for the summer season. Adding gemstones or precious metals will give you the boho charm without sacrificing the splendor of fine jewelry.

5. Natural Stones

[H. Stern Multicolor Bracelet][Damiani Rough Diamond Maji Bracelet]

Similar to the boho look, the rough stone looks is all natural. Unpolished and cut gemstones prove to be just as beautiful with this colorful trend. Find your favorite stone and wear at is you would find it naturally. Colorful or natural, geometric or round, there’s the perfect stone for your style.

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“Well, when I get [the mean reds] the only thing that does any good is to jump in a cab and go to Tiffany’s. Calms me down right away. The quietness and the proud look of it; nothing very bad could happen to you there.” – Holly Golightly, Breakfast at Tiffany’s

It is hard to over-emphasize the cultural significance of the classic film Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

The comedic-yet-tragic story follows the transformation of Holly Golightly (played by Audrey Hepburn) from Texan wild child to a refined and polished wannabe-socialite– a title she hopes to achieve through questionable means. Meanwhile, Holly Golightly’s wardrobe has become a coveted and admired collection unto itself. We explore the iconic costumes and jewelry that were such an integral and significant part of the film.

The Opening Scene Black Dress and Pearls
The audience is introduced to the striking Ms. Golightly as she elegantly steps out of her cab in the wee hours of the morning and seemingly floats towards the New York Tiffany & Co. store windows. Her column dress was designed by famed French designer Hubert de Givenchy, a personal friend of Audrey Hepburn. The dress was so fitted for Hepburn’s narrow frame, two were actually made: one for standing at the windows and one for walking which had a long slit down the side.

Holly dons a pair of satin elbow-length gloves, her tortoiseshell Oliver Goldsmith sunglasses and ropes and ropes of pearls. Her layered pearl necklace was designed by Roger Scemama. Scemama was a French jewelry designer who frequently collaborated with the haute-couture design houses including Givenchy, Dior, Lanvin, and Yves Saint Laurent. The necklace neatly falls down Hepburn’s shoulders and back to emphasize the low-cut back of the dress.

The House Party LBD and Maxi Necklace

Early in the film, Holly Golightly invites her neighbor Paul Varjak(played by George Peppard) over for a drink at her apartment. The party quickly escalates from a low-key happy hour to a debaucherous and booze-fueled bash.

Even in the apartment packed with party-goers, Holly shines and stands out in her little black dress and statement necklace. This LBD is the film’s second design by Givenchy. This day dress is made in a cloqué silk and is so refined in its simplicity, hugging Hepburn’s willow frame, before it flirtingly flares out at her knees.

Devotees will notice: Holly wears the same dress when she first meets her new neighbor Paul. Paul is mystified by Holly’s unusual lifestyle and, when Holly pairs her black dress with a wide-brimmed hat and over-sized sunglasses, her look only heightens her enigmatic allure. The audience sees the dress again (this time with a campy hat and brilliant diamond earrings) when Holly learns her ex-husband Doc Golightly is in New York.

For her party, though, Holly wears her trusted dress with an impressive-looking bib necklace. The necklace is made of glass beads, plastic pearls and black painted enamel chains. It is most definitely a piece of costume jewelry. Although the designer is not known, most credit its general concept to Breakfast at Tiffany’s costume designer Edith Head.

And we cannot overlook Holly’s hairdo; her party look is complete with blonde streaks that accentuate the height of her bouffant.

The Breakdown Pink Dress and Tiara
In a pivotal scene, Holly returns to her apartment with her new Brazilian beau Jose da Silva Pereira (played by José Luis de Vilallonga). The couple have been out partying but her happiness is snuffed out when she reads a telegram informing her that her beloved brother Fred was killed in a Jeep accident while serving in the war. Holly’s brilliant and cheerfully pink dress stands in sharp contrast to her crushing grief.

This hot pink silk cocktail dress is dotted with fan-shaped green rhinestones and a wide pink ribbon belt, tied in an over-sized bow. Casually draped over her shoulder is a matching pink collarless, three-quarter sleeved coat. To finish her cheeky outfit, a pink rhinestone tiara is perched in Holly’s up-do.

The dress sold at a Christie’s auction in 2007 for a whopping $192,000 USD—more than six times its pre-sale estimate.