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 5 Tier 3.65 Carat Diamond Gold Necklace
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 5 tier necklace by de Grisogono The necklace is 18K rose gold. The necklace has 3.65 Carats in diamonds F VS. Chain is 18” in length, and pendant is 2.5” in length. The neck...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
4 Carat Diamond Tennis Link Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
4-Carat Diamond Flower Tennis Link Necklace. The 4 carats of white diamonds are set in 18kt white gold. The necklace has 11 flowers dangling from the diamond link necklace. The flexi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
De Grisogono Zigana Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent De grisogono necklace from the Zigana collection showcasing pink sapphires perfectly set in 18 rose gold. The pendant measures 1.57" in length by 1.18" wide and the nec...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
De Grisogono Zigana Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent De grisogono necklace from the Zigana collection showcasing pink sapphires perfectly set in 18 rose gold. The pendant measures 1.57" in length by 1.18" wide and the nec...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
De Grisogono Gypsy Diamond Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate De Grisogono Gypsy Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18K Rose Gold. The pendant features 5.20ctw of brilliant round diamonds, FG color, VVS clarity. On a cable link chain 18"-24" le...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Luxle 0.65 CT Leaf Dangle Diamond Necklace 14K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Luxle leaf pendant necklace is made in 14K Rose Gold and sways with grace. The leaf patterns are encrusted with 0.65 carats of round single-cut diamonds that flash w...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Fleur De Lis Design Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Fleur De Lis design diamond pendant necklace. 0.48 carats of round brilliant diamonds, approximately H/I color and SI clarity. 18-karat white gold. Accommodated with an up to date a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.65 Carat Natural Morganite and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.65Ct Natural Morganite and Diamond 14K Solid Rose Gold Necklace Amazing looking piece! Stamped: 14K Natural Oval Cut Morganite Weights: ...
Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
12.65 carat Tanzanite 6.62 carat Diamond 18K Gold Art Deco Style Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite necklace is handset with 12.65 carats Tanzanite and 6.62 carats of sparkling diamonds. See matching earrings, sold separately. FOLLOW MEGHNA ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Huge Diamond Pendant Necklace 14K Gold Pear Shape .16 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This pear shaped necklace is a gorgeous statement on any neck! The double pear is an open design that has 24 glorious diamonds that are bezel set and alternate with a lovely gold bea...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Dalben 1.5 Carat Pear Shape Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Oreste Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind 18k white gold necklace with one light brown pear shape rose cut diamond weight 1,5 carat and a floral motif with rose cut diamonds weigh 0,21 carat. T...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Luxle .65 Cttw Natural Diamond Necklace in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Luxle leaf pendant necklace is made in 14K Yellow Gold and sways with grace. The leaf patterns are encrusted with 0.65 carats of round single-cut diamonds that flash...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.65 Carat Diamond Hamsa Pendant Necklace 18K Rose Gold 24 Inch Chain - Tamir
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined diamond Hamsa pendant necklace crafted in warm 18K rose gold and set with approximately 1.65 carats total weight of round brilliant diamonds, selected for bright brilliance...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold