Renowned for its boutique — a New York City Diamond District mainstay — as well as for its handcrafted, world-class engagement rings, the Roman Malakov jewelry company actually began an ocean away from Midtown Manhattan.
At the end of World War II in 1945, the eldest of the three Malakov brothers began studying with some of the leading watchmakers in Europe, eventually becoming a master watchmaker himself. He soon joined forces with his younger brothers, sourcing and dealing rare watches and gems, and eventually shifting focus to the latter. Soon, the family would master the art of the “Russian cut,” an art form they brought to their diamond cutting stateside, establishing their Diamond District location in the mid-20th century. As a wholesaler, manufacturer and retailer, the company oversees each step of the jewelry-making process for vibrant pieces of exceptional quality.
In the United States, the company continued its hands-on approach to sourcing, with the family and later, its employees working directly with mines around the world, from Lesotho to Siberia, for stones that are hand-inspected and certified as natural and conflict-free. This process results in a wide variety of stones — from pink sapphires to yellow diamonds in a range of cuts, with white diamonds joining these vibrant stones on almost every piece. Blue sapphires from Kashmir and rare Tanzanian rubies, for instance, are encircled with diamonds for lustrous halo rings.
Roman Malakov is well-known for its engagement rings and wedding bands, but it also produces bracelets, necklaces, earrings and cocktail rings in a rainbow of colors and styles ranging from traditional to Art Deco. Always, though, the centerpieces are the stones, which the company also sells loose, each a luminous gem embodying both natural beauty and fine craftsmanship.
And with three generations of diamond expertise, Roman Malakov is also the perfect resource for learning about how to clean a diamond ring.
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GIA Certified 1.20 Carats Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic engagement ring, showcasing a 1.20 carats round brilliant cut diamond certified by GIA as D color and SI2 clarity, set on four double claw prongs. Accented by a halo of rou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 1.61 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An intricately-designed and antique style eternity wedding band ring set with 1.61 carats total of brilliant round sparkling diamonds. The ring features open-hearts that elegantly en...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov GIA Certified 1.62 Carats Floating Round Diamond Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
From the original diamond engagement ring collection by Roman Malakov. A unique wedding ring, showcasing a 1.62 carats round brilliant cut diamond certified by GIA as F color and V...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 0.81 Carats Total Brilliant Round Cut Diamond Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An expertly-crafted wedding band, showcasing brilliant round diamonds weighing 0.81 carats total, set in a channel set and finished with intricate milgrain edges. Made with platinum....
Diamond, Platinum
Roman Malakov 0.82 Carat Total Round Brilliant Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A lovely pendant necklace, showcasing round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.82 carat total, set in a gorgeous art nouveau design. Finely made with 18K white gold. Suspended on an a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 0.45 Carat Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in White Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique engagement ring, featuring a 0.45 carat round brilliant cut diamond on a compass prong setting. Accented by round melee diamonds mounted on an 18K white gold mounting that t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.04 Carats Total Cushion Cut Yellow Diamond Double Halo Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of stud earrings, featuring a 1.01 and 1.03 carats cushion cut yellow diamonds certified by GIA as Fancy Yellow color and VVS2-VS2 clarity, each set on a four prong 1...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 0.47 Carat Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple solitaire pendant necklace, showcasing a bezel-set 0.47 carat round cut diamond with G color and VS clarity. Finely made with 18K rose gold. Attached to a rose gold chain, 1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Roman Malakov 10.58 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Pave Set Hoop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic pair of hoop earrings showcasing brilliant round diamonds weighing 10.58 carats total, set in a micro-pavé set in the inside and the outside. Finely made in 18k yellow gold...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.32 Carats Total Fancy Color Diamond Halo Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of earrings feature 2 GIA Certified center stones weighing 0.65 and 0.67 carats respectively. GIA certified the stones as having a Fancy Deep Yellow Orange color....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 0.96 Carats Emerald Cut Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic and beautiful five-stone wedding band, showcasing five brilliant emerald cut diamonds weighing 0.96 carats, G color and VS cla...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Roman Malakov 1.48 Carats Oval Cut Emerald & Diamond Halo Floral Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stunning engagement ring, showcasing a 1.48 carats oval cut green emerald surrounded elegantly by 10 sparkling pear shape diamonds weighing 1.06 carats total, set with a floral mot...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold