Lebanese-Italian jeweler Fawaz Gruosi (b. 1952) founded the Geneva-based de Grisogono in 1993, naming the luxury jewelry company after his mother, who had been the Marquise de Grisogono. He wanted a name that would conjure elegance and rarity. Gruosi would soon have his own aristocratic nickname — “King of Black Diamonds” — for the stones that made his jewelry house famous.
Born in Beirut, Gruosi grew up in Florence and as a teenager got a job with the Florentine jeweler Torrini and went on to work for luxury jewelry houses Harry Winston and Bulgari in the years that followed. When de Grisogono was established, most jewelers favored the simplicity of white diamonds and platinum. Gruosi was more interested in color and diamonds with character. Along with the then-undervalued black diamonds, he designed vibrant pieces that exuberantly mixed stones like emeralds, sapphires, amber, pink opal and jade.
De Grisogono's earrings, bracelets, rings and other audacious pieces bedecked with black diamonds captured the fancy of well-heeled buyers in the 1990s, leading to the brand’s meteoric rise to fame. It entered the world of luxury watches in 2000 with the Instrumento Uno for men, which led to the development of the Crazy Skull in 2015. The playful made-to-order timepiece could be outfitted with up to 45 carats of gems.
Since the early aughts, de Grisogono has become synonymous with A-listers who donned the jeweler’s wares on red carpets; the company was also known for hosting an annual party at the Cannes Film Festival. De Grisogono made headlines in 2017 by partnering with Christie’s to sell a necklace made with a dazzling 163.41-carat emerald-cut diamond for $33.7 million — a record price for a D-color flawless diamond.
In January 2020, the jewelry house filed for bankruptcy. Today, Gruosi continues to sell his intricately designed decadent pieces from his namesake boutique in London.
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de Grisogono Accessoire 18 Karat White Gold Full White and Black Diamonds Tuxedo
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Southampton, PA
These exceptional tuxedo buttons are designed in a remarkably elegant manner, and the refined design is luxuriously topped off with incredibly resplendent gemstones. The buttons are ...
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$14,190Sale Price / item|20% Off
18 Karat Gold Rhodium White Diamonds Black Diamonds Amethysts Cufflinks AENEA
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
These Cufflinks from the AENEA Sarpa Signature are one of a kind cufflinks for special occasions! Handcrafted in 18k White Gold with White & Black Diamonds...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, Rhodium
18 Karat White Gold Black Mother of Pearl Diamond Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K unique cufflinks are from Ocean Treasures Collection. These very chic cufflinks are made from black mother of pearl in total of 4.0 Carat and white diamonds in total of 0.6...
Diamond, White Diamond, Other, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold White Black Diamond Cufflinks
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
These 18K white gold unique cufflinks are from Timeless Collection. These absolutely elegant cufflinks are combining white and black natural diamonds in total of 1.06 Carat. Total me...
Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,618Sale Price / item|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Rhodium White Diamonds Black Diamonds Amethysts Studs Aenea
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
These studs a from the AENEA Sarpa Signature are one of a kind and matching to the cufflinks for special occasions! Handcrafted in 18k White Gold with Whit...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold, Rhodium
$2,500 / set
W 0.38 in D 0.09 in L 0.75 in
Geometric Diamond White Gold Cufflinks and Stud Tuxedo Dress Set
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning 14k white gold and diamond tuxedo dress set featuring a geometric tripe bar diamond design. In the cufflinks there are princess cut (square) diamonds. The cufflinks have a...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Black Ceramic White Diamonds Cufflinks Aenea Jewellery
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
These cufflinks are made to be worn every day - classic and elegant! Matching studs are also available. White Gold Ceramic Cufflinks with White Diamonds Material. 18k White Gold, ...
White Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Coral Diamonds Set Tuxedo Buttons Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
These striking round cufflinks are bold and modern, thanks to the contrasting colors of the black onyx and the red coral. Front face and toggle are identically shaped and are highlig...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Set Tuxedo Cufflinks Black White Onyx 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Milano, IT
Set made in onyx and mounted in 18 karat yellow gold, the thing that make the set really special and particular is that it was made with a unit piece of onyx. The white parts are not...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,800 / set
W 0.4 in L 0.4 in
Ruby with Diamond 0.46 Carat Tuxedo Buttons Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.01 carats with Diamond 0.46 carat Tuxedo Buttons set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (set of 4) Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Total Weight: 11.28 grams "We first opened doo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,761Sale Price|20% Off
White and Black Diamonds White Gold Cufflinks
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
White and Black Diamonds handcrafted in White Gold and Rhodium-plated Sterling Silver. We offer these in cufflinks in two different styles. Paving: White Diamonds 0,19ct.; Black Dia...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Si...
$3,333Sale Price|20% Off
White and Black Diamonds White Gold Cufflinks
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, AT
White and Black Diamonds handcrafted in White Gold and Rhodium-plated Sterling Silver. We offer these in cufflinks in two different styles. Paving: White Diamonds 0,47ct.; Black Dia...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Si...
18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Pearl Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
These sophisticated cufflinks are timeless and elegant and made with four Keshi pearls in a charming round shape, two for the front faces and two for the toggles. Each pearl is ador...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold
H 0.88 in W 0.88 in L 1 in
de GRISOGONO Skull & Crossbones Black Diamond 18K White Gold Cufflinks
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Bold, playful, and unmistakably de Grisogono, these rare Skull & Crossbones cufflinks showcase the maison’s flair for dramatic high jewelry design. Crafted in 18K blackened white gol...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
De Grisogono Teddy Bear Cufflinks White Gold & Ruby Set
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A pair of 18k white gold teddy bear cufflinks by De Grisogono. Each cufflink is set with a pair of rubies representing the bear's eyes, feature a t-bar fitting, and measure 20mm in h...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
De Grisogono 18K White Gold Ceramic Cufflinks
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Southampton, PA
Keep your look sleek and simple with these De Grisogono cufflinks. A glossy black ceramic base provides the perfect backdrop for silver-toned accents at the center, which are also ac...
White Gold
De Grisogono 18K Rose Gold Ceramic Cufflinks
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Southampton, PA
Make a statement by adding these De Grisogono cufflinks to any suited look. Sleek black ceramic contrasts against the bold 18K Rose Gold accents that sit at the center, while the bra...
Rose Gold
de Grisogono Intimo 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Cufflinks
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Southampton, PA
The ever-luxurious combination of prestigiously gleaming gold and irresistibly scintillating diamond stones is featured in this exceptional pair of cufflinks that offers an incredibl...
Diamond, White Gold
de Grisogono Intimo 18 Karat Gold Full Diamond and Black Enamel Skull Cufflinks
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Southampton, PA
Designed in an exceptionally offbeat manner and luxuriously decorated with a plethora of dazzling gems, these exquisite cufflinks will accentuate your attire in a remarkably attracti...
Diamond, White Gold
de Grisogono Gold Paw Print Cufflinks
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Southampton, PA
This pair of cufflinks from de Grisogono are absolutely adorable and boast a playful, animal inspired design. The cufflinks are made of 18K whit...
18k Gold, White Gold
De Grisogono Ruby White Gold Quilted Button Cufflinks
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York City, NY
Handsome 18K white gold and ruby cufflinks by de Grisogono. They feature rich red, round cut rubies in the center, on the larger button. The pattern on the surface resembles a quilte...
Ruby, 18k Gold