To Coomi founder Coomi Bhasin, jewelry is a part of you. It’s not something you simply put on to complement an evening dress or casual day wear — jewelry is an integral part of who you are, omnipresent and completely essential. Bhasin’s designs represent a marriage of her rich cultural heritage and a fascination with archaeology and spirituality.
Bhasin’s history with jewelry goes back to her youth, during which she created her own designs as a hobby (she would eventually go on to study art history and textile design). After immigrating from India to the U.S. in 1977, she worked with her husband Hari to establish a successful construction company with the intent of passing it down to her son, Sahil. In 2002, however, members from the New York nonprofit Asia Society saw some of the accessories she made in her leisure time and commissioned her to create a collection that could be sold as part of a fundraiser. After her success with Asia Society, Sahil pushed her to pursue jewelry-making full-time, and together they have never looked back. Neiman Marcus became the company's first retailer.
“I do the fun part — design and production and travel. Sahil does everything else,” jokes Coomi Bhasin.
Always endeavoring to push the envelope when it comes to creating contemporary jewelry designs, the family-owned Coomi combines the new with the old. In her Antiquity collection, Bhasin uses authentic artifacts such as arrowheads, ancient Roman coins and carved labradorite to create pendants, cocktail rings and other pieces. Elsewhere, as often as she is working with rose-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds in the creation of Coomi’s alluring luxury ornaments, Bhasin remains deeply connected to nature and the world around her and features the Tagua nut as an ethical substitution for ivory in the brand's offerings.
In 2004, just two years after operating Coomi on a full-time basis, Bhasin won the Diamond Promotion Service’s collaborative award with JCK magazine. Two years later she was named a rising star in fine jewelry by the Fashion Group International organization and was inducted into the Council of Fashion Designers of America in 2012.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Coomi earrings, necklaces and rings.
18 Karat White Gold Emerald, Pearl and Diamond Lariat Necklace
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
18K White Gold Coomi X Muzo River Dance Lariat Necklace with 288.97cts emerald, 29.55cts diamond and white pearl
Emerald, White Gold
Double Strand Pearl Necklace with 18K White Gold Clasp and Diamonds
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite double-strand pearl necklace combines timeless elegance with contemporary sophistication. Featuring lustrous white, round cultured pearls averaging 10 mm in diameter, ...
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Tahitian Diamond Lariat Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White gold chain featuring two Pearls, one South Sea & one Tahitian measuring 12-13 MM with 31 round brilliants weighing 0.31 carats. 18 inch chain Tassel 5/8 X 13/16
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,150
W 0.75 in L 17 in
3-Strand Akoya Pearl Necklace with Diamond and Emerald Clasp in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in timeless elegance with this exquisite three-strand Akoya cultured pearl necklace. Meticulously crafted with 14 karat white gold, this statement piece features 189 luminous...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci 18 Karat Gold Multi Strand Long Lariat Necklace Diamond Clasp
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
100 Gm 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace By Designer Gucci , Opera Length Graduating lariat with 27 multi strand gold chains, All connected with a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold, Diamond and Freshwater Pearl Necklace
By Yvel
Located in New York, NY
18 karat white gold necklace with seven hanging Freshwater Pearls. Each Pearl is accented with a bezel set Diamond. The Pearls hang from a four strand necklace...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold South Sea & Tahitian Pearl Diamond Lariat 0.61 Carats 12-13M
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold Lariat featuring one South Sea Pearl & one Tahitian Pearl measuring 12-13 MM with a diamond cap weighing 0.11 carats and 29 Baguette diamonds weighing 0.50 carats...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
$2,313Sale Price / item|20% Off
Tahitian Pearl Diamond Lariat Necklace 0.51 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold lariat necklace featuring 8 round brilliants weighing 0.31 carats with a grey Tahitian pearl drop measuring 13-14 mm and two round...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, White Gold
Pearl necklace with gold, emerald and diamond clasp
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a lovely multi strand necklace of beautiful oval cultured freshwater creamy white pearls. There is a very handsome 14kt yellow gold clasp set with bright green emeralds and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
Topazs Emeralds Sapphires, Corals, Pearls, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful multi-strands necklace composed of a closure with little flowers in 9 karat rose gold and silver studded with emeralds, topazs, sapphires and pearls. It is completed with ...
Coral, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Moi Jackie Gold Champagne Diamond Emerald and Pearl Multilayered Necklace
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 8.94g Diamonds : (VS clarity & H-I colour) : (Brilliant cut ) : 0.04ct Champagne Diamond : 1.70ct Gemstone : Emeralds : 1.78ct Cultured Pearls : 139.54ct Jackie pearl...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
White Diamond Drop 18 Karat White Gold Thin Long Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold necklace alternating 19.55 carats in total of briolette cut white diamonds, G color, VS2 clarity. Alex Jona ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond & Pearl Lariat Drop Necklace 45 Inches
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond & Pearl Lariat Drop Necklace 45 Inches Metal: 18k white gold Weight: 25.73 grams Pearls: 7mm white cultured pearls with creamy luster Diamonds: Ap...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Emerald and Rose-Cut Diamond Necklace
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
20 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Rose-Cut Diamonds Necklace with 32.47 Carat Emeralds and 6.02 Carat Diamonds. This Necklace Comes With A Small Clasp And Measures 36 Inches In Length.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold