From elegant necklaces made from the most exquisite gold, to rings and bracelets adorned with the purest of diamonds — women can’t get enough!
Jewelry is much more than an accessory. Rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings are a symbol of femininity and social status. In fact, jewelry is a significant aspect of humankind’s history.
One of the first signs of established jewelry making was around 3,000 to 5,000 years ago in Ancient Egypt. Pharaohs and queens embellished themselves in gold, indicating wealth and power. Although many people today continue to wear jewelry as a symbol of high social status, they also hold on to the emotional and sentimental worth present in pieces like engagement rings and wedding bands. Most women also invest in statement jewelry to transform simple fashion ensembles into something more sophisticated and high-end.
Despite skyrocketing prices, the demand for designer jewelry is at an all-time high. Euromonitor International, a leading market research firm, reported that 2018 will witness $37.8 billion spent in the luxury jewelry market.
What Are the Top Nine Luxury Jewelry Brands Today?
For elite men and women, only jewelry exuding sheer elegance and extravagance will do. This list ranks the top nine most extravagant jewelry brands in the world, including:
1. Harry Winston
In New York City 1932, Harry Winston himself founded one of the world’s most sought-after jewelry brands in history. People deem Harry Winston the “King of Diamonds” and “Jeweler to the Stars” for his brilliant, high-end creations. It is widely believed the company uses only the best quality and rarest gemstones for the brand. For their histrionic legacy and highly elaborate diamond masterpieces, the company may continue to rule the diamond world for years to come.
One of the most distinguished pieces Harry Winston received was the 45.42-carat Hope Diamond, a heart-shaped diamond crown centerpiece, which they gave to King George IV of the United Kingdom. Today, the Hope Diamond is in Washington DC and part of the Smithsonian Institution display.
Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Julie Andrews, and Natalie Portman are among the A-list celebrities seen wearing Harry Winston’s magnificent creations.
2. Cartier 
Founded in 1847 by Louis François Cartier, the French luxury goods conglomerate company is world-renowned for their fine jewelry collection. The Cartier website quotes, “Cartier looks beyond the fleeting fashions of the day, forging a style out of its extraordinary history, travels, and encounters with exceptional personalities.” The brand secured its reputation as “The Jeweler of Kings, the King among Jewelers,” establishing the combination of platinum and diamond.
The Duchess of Cambridge, Angelina Jolie, Lupita Nyong’o, and Naomi Watts are among the famous wearers of Cartier jewelry.
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3. Tiffany and Co.
Initially called Tiffany & Young, Tiffany & Co. first achieved international recognition at the 1867 Paris World’s fair. The brand was awarded the grand prize for astounding silver craftsmanship, the first time an international jury honored an American design house. Today, the household name sells and showcases some of the world’s most extravagant and rarest jewelry pieces in their annual Blue Book collection, which started in 1845.
Through the years, some of the most famous faces who wore Tiffany and Co. at the Met Gala include Legally Blonde actress Reese Witherspoon, and former Disney star Selena Gomez.
4. Van Cleef & Arpels
In 1906, married couple Alfred Van Cleef and Estelle Arpels began a high-end jewelry brand in France, which continues to be one of the world’s most prominent jewelry names today. The brand has patented an innovative creation called Mystery Set, an intricate piece with a clip that takes approximately 300 hours for a skilled jeweler to create.
Queen Marie Jose of Italy, Mariah Carey, and Margot Robbie are among the public figures who love Van Cleef & Arpels, showing how people around the world pine for the brand.
5. Graff
Founded in 1960, London, Graff Diamonds is one of the most luxurious and top-of-the-line 
ewelry brands in the world, harboring the rich and elite as regular customers. One of the characteristics that make Graff a stand-out brand is their consistent use of high-quality gemstones and metals. They also have a reputation for incorporating massive-sized stones in their exquisite collection, which Graff’s founder, Laurence Graff, prefers. The company also buys and resets prominent diamonds.
Even royal family members are fans of Graff Diamonds, including the late Princess Diana and Princess Charlene of Monaco.
6. David Yurman
Headquartered in New York City, David and Sybil Yurman founded this renowned jewelry line in 1980. David Yurman is distinguishable by sculpt designs reminiscent of the American Craft Movement. Some of their most well-known jewelry designs include their signature cable bracelet embellished with colored gems, which is available in sterling silver and gold.
Singers like Shakira and Jessica Simpson, as well as actors like Kate Hudson and Brad Pitt have been previously seen wearing David Yurman’s luxury pieces.
7. Buccellati
Buccellati honors its Roman origins by crafting chic jewelry from the best Italian gold. The Rome-based jewelry company created Roman-inspired designs and consolidated them into their collection. Roman-styled necklaces and cuff bracelet are only some of their best sellers. Buccellati loves innovation and creates jewelry that set them apart from other brands. They often favor heavy encrustation using high-quality gemstones and diamonds, along with the brushing and mattifying of metals.
Five-time Grammy Award winner Celine Dion is one of the world-famous faces known to love the creations of Buccellati.
8. Bvlgari 
Bvlgari, sometimes spelled Bulgari, is one of the oldest Italian jewelry houses dating back to 1884. The trademark, which is customarily written “BVLGARI” in the traditional Latin alphabet, is derived from the surname of the company’s Greek founder, Sotirios Voulgaris. Since its creation, Bvlgari continues to reign as a crowd favorite among clients seeking large and brightly-colored jewelry with chromatic effects. It is also because of Bvlgari that the cabochon cut, a popular gemstone cut in ancient times, was reestablished.
Elizabeth Taylor and Keira Knightley are among the famous wearers of Bvlgari jewelry.
9. Chopard 
Chopard is a Swiss brand founded by Louis-Ulysse Chopard in 1860, Sonvilier. The brand initially created watches, and only began crafting luxury jewelry pieces when Karl Scheufele, a watchmaker from Pforzheim, Germany, bought the company in 1963. Chopard in the present day is a double threat noted for their Art-Deco inspired timepieces and elegant Happy Diamonds jewelry collection.
The Swiss brand is a crowd favorite among many male public figures, including Colin Firth and Javier Bardem.
Use Your Fine Jewelry as Collateral
Fine jewelry has long been a symbol of high status and timeless elegance. They can also add a substantial amount of money in your savings account, if and when you decide to use them as collateral. Biltmore Loan and Jewelry offers the most competitive monetary value when giving out a loan or purchasing valuables outright. Interested? Call us at 480-991-5626 for Scottsdale or 480-705-5626 for Chandler. You may also complete our online form for a free market appraisal.