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 18K Rose Gold 7.42ct Diamond Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Southampton, PA
A bold, artistic sense of style makes these De Grisigono earrings truly extraordinary. A creative setting crafted from 18K Rose Gold comes to life thanks to the stunning array of dia...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
De Grisogono 18K White Gold 1.94 Ct Diamond and Pink Sapphire Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Southampton, PA
Bold, vibrant, and dynamic in design, these De Grisogono earrings will forever make a statement. A breathtaking arrangement of pink sapphires totaling 15.20 carats add undeniable vis...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Elegant 0.28ct Natural Diamonds Earrings in 18K Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
These pre-owned earrings, accompanied by a Rosella certificate, exude timeless elegance and charm. Crafted in luxurious 18K rose gold, they feature four round brilliant natural diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,728Sale Price|20% Off
Dm 0.89 in
Cabochon Rose Quartz Diamond Enamel Earrings, 42.67ct in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our "Cabochon Rose Quartz Diamond Enamel Earrings in 18 Karat Rose Gold," a sublime fusion of natural splendor and refined artistry. Central to each earring is a sumptuou...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Morganite Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Morganite 3.43 carats Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 2.8 cm Total Weight: 3.61 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the ...
Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$6,299Sale Price / set|30% Off
PANIM 3.80 Carat Diamond Briolette & Roundell 18K Rose Gold Earrings
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
In the shape of Heart , this earrings is special for your loved having the briolette drops and porttrait cut diamond.This pair of Diamond Briolette earrings...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Impressive Pink Sapphire Pink Quartz White Diamond Gold 18 Karat Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Earrings White Gold 18 K Diamond 56-Round 57-0,67-3/4A Pink Quartz 2-Oval-14,87 3/3A Punk Sapphire 58-Round-2,38 1/2A Weight 13.95 gram With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry...
Diamond, Sapphire, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.20ct Diamond Flower Drop Earrings in 18k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
1.20 Ct Diamond Pear shaped Drop Earrings in 18K Gold, Round Brilliant cut diamond earrings, Natural Diamond Earrings, Cluster dangle earrings, Heavy End Earrings. Oshi Jewels prese...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,500 / item
18K Textured Rose Gold and Diamonds Leaf Earrings
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
The leaf collection is a beautiful tribute to nature. It features a hand textured finish mirroring the details of the venation of a leaf with diamonds carefully set along the midrib ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
De Grisogono Amethyst Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Blackened Gold
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Monaco, MC
De Grisogono amethyst and diamond drop earrings in 18K blackened gold, each featuring a large pear-shaped amethyst cabochon suspended below a sculptural composition of faceted amethy...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Bvlgari Festa Amethyst, Rose Quartz and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k Rose Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bvlgari 18k rose gold amethyst, rose quartz and diamond dangle earrings from the Festa high jewelry collection. This pair of long Bvlgari Festa earring...
Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,850 / item
18K Rose Gold Nest Earrings
By Rebecca Noff
Located in Toronto, ON
The nest earring is an interpretation of how interconnected we are. Gold wires are carefully linked and nested in another set of gold wires. It's made fo...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,500
W 0.31 in L 0.35 in
IGI Certified 1.94 Carat Padparadscha and Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Embrace a touch of rare, sunset luxury with these exquisite Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Halo Earrings. These are more than just jewelry; they are a sophisticated statement of e...
Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, White Gold
Pink Sapphire with Diamond Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Sapphire 3.41 carats with Diamond 0.14 carat Earrings set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 2.2 cm Total Weight: 8.32 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
De Grisogono 3.90 Carat Black and White Diamond Stud Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning de Grisogono diamond stud earrings crafted in 18 karat white gold, featuring 204 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.25 carats total, F-G color VS clarity,...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
De Grisogono 64.72 Carats Black & White Diamond Dangle Earrings in White Gold
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of dangle earrings, showcasing black and white diamonds in a twisted design. Black diamonds weigh 25.62 carats total and white diamonds weigh 39.10 carats total with ...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
De Grisogono 18 Karat Rose Gold Round Cut Brown Diamond Allegra Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
These Earrings by De Grisogono are from their Allegra collection and feature 134 round cut fancy brown Diamonds of 2.96ct total, made in 18k Rose Gold. The length is 2.2cm and the wi...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold
W 0.48 in L 2.64 in
De Grisogono 18 Karat White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Gocce Drop Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
These Earrings by De Grisogono is from their Gocce collection and features 590 round cut pink Sapphires and 30 round brilliant cut Diamonds of 1.55ct total colour E-F, clarity VVS, m...
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
De Grisogono 18 Karat Gold Black and Nano-Ceramic Sapphire Allegra Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
These Earrings by De Grisogono are from their Allegra collection and features 164 round cut blue Sapphires of 18.80ct total, made in 18k White Gold and Nano-Ceramic Coating. The dime...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
De Grisogono 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Emerald Drop Catene Earrings
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
These Earrings by De Grisogono are from their Catene collection and features 118 round brilliant cut Diamonds of 4.00ct total colour E-F, clarity VVS and 118 round cut Emeralds of 3....
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold