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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Roman Malakov 1.54 Carat South Sea Pearl and Diamond Necklace in White Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pearl necklace showcasing 31 South Sea pearls measuring 12.50-14.50mm. This piece is finished with a sphere ball clasp, accented with diamonds weighing a total of 1.54 car...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace, 0.37 Carat Total Round Cut Diamond
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant collar necklace, showcasing Japanese Akoya AAA quality saltwater pearls of 6-6.5 mm. Accented by a diamond encrusted clasp weighing 0.37 carat total, F-VS+, finely set on ...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Roman Malakov Multi-Color South Sea and Tahitian Pearl Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A very versatile multi-color pearl necklace showcasing 12.1-15.3 mm of South Sea & Tahitian pearls. This necklace has 29 pieces of pearls and designed with a gold ball diamond clasp....
Pearl
11.21 Carats Total Round Cut Diamond & South Sea Pearl Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful fashion necklace, featuring 6-9 mm yellow South Sea pearls with diamond encrusted caps on each side weighing 11.21 carats total. Pearls are set in a diamond by the yard s...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Akoya Japanese Pearls By the Yard Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous necklace, featuring seven Akoya Japanese pearls of 6.50-7 mm in thickness. This pearls by the yard necklace is finely made with 14K yellow gold, 18 inches in length. Perfe...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
0.11 Carat Diamond & Akoya Japanese Pearl Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable necklace, featuring seven Akoya Japanese pearls of 8.5-9 mm in thickness. Accented by diamonds weighing 0.11 carat total. Finely made with 14K yellow gold, 18 inches in...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov Black & White South Sea Pearl Opera Length Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A versatile necklace, showcasing 83 black and white south sea pearls ranging from 11 to 16.7 mm in size. Designed in a classic opera style, 35 inches in length. Roman Malakov is a c...
South Sea Pearl
Roman Malakov South Sea Pearl Long Lariat Necklace in Rose Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A versatile lariat necklace, showcasing 11-14 mm south sea pearls, spaced by rose gold knots. Can be worn in multiple ways, as a necklace or bracelet. Finely made with 18K rose gold,...
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
South Sea Pearl Graduated Knotted String Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite South Sea pearl necklace! Features graduated white pearls on a knotted string, accented with a 14K yellow gold crabclaw clasp. A perfect final touch to any style! Hallm...
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
$856Sale Price|20% Off
Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Yellow Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Yellow Gold 16" 8 mm Certified $3,590 113102 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Lo...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Multi-Color South Sea Pearl Limited Edition Strand Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Designer David Yurman Multi Color South Sea Pearl Limited Edition 16 " Strand Necklace Exclusive , Very Supreme quality, One of a kind Ne...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
$1,951Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Akoya Pearl 2-Strand Necklace 18k Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Diamond Double Strand Necklace 17" 18k Gold 6.5 mm Certified $6,900 120673 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love yo...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,980Sale Price|20% Off
Natural South Sea Pearl Diamond Necklace 14k W Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality South Sea Pearl Diamond Necklace 18" 14k W Gold 11 mm Certified $15,950 221248 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love you” more ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 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
High Lustrous South Sea Peacock Tone Pearl Diamond Strand Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This very high quality lustrous South Sea peacock pearl and diamond strand necklace, weighs 80 grams and measures 19 inches long. Com...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Floating South Sea Pearls and Golden Pearl Pendant
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold South sea Pearls 11mm Golden Pearls 15mm
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Mikimoto Tahitian Black South Sea Pearl Gold Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic Mikimoto 18 inch black Tahitian South Sea cultured pearl necklace. Design #XNB11018NS9397. Excellent lustre and nacre thickness. 18k white gold catch with Mikimoto hallmark around the middle. Mikimoto’s Black South Sea Cultured Pearls are one of the most sought-after in the world. Tahitian South Sea pearls are considered the second most desired commercially farmed pearls in the world. Produced by the large Black-lipped oyster which is the only mollusk to produce naturally black pearls. Black Freshwater and Black Akoya...
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Whi...
Jugenstil Estate Saltwater Akoya Pearl 150 Carat Diamond 18K White Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
Japanese saltwater Akoya pearl necklace; these off white colored saltwater pearls are beautifully round with a slightly pink overtone. All methiciously hand knotted and finished with...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multicolor Tahitian, South Sea Pearl & Diamond Necklace
Located in Carmel, CA
This lovely necklace combines 31 Tahitian South Sea pearls with Diamond rondelles of 18k white gold. The white gold clasp is also accented in Diamonds. They graduate in size from 12...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
South Sea Tahitian Pearl Necklace with 14 Karat White Gold Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Fabulous fine South Sea Tahitian Pearl Necklace consisting of forty-one genuine graduated lustrous rich Tahitian Pearls ranging from 10.5mm to 15.25mm. The strand measures 20 inches ...
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Akoya Japanese Pearls By the Yard Necklace in White Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous necklace, featuring seven Akoya Japanese pearls of 6.50-7 mm in thickness. This pearls by the yard necklace is finely made with 14K white gold, 18 inches in length. Perfec...
Pearl, White Gold
Roman Malakov 4.50 Carats Total Diamond South Sea Pink Pearl Lariat Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful drop necklace, showcasing 11.5-14.5 mm south sea pink pearls with a diamond clasp. Accented by two diamond encrusted balls. Diamonds weigh 4.50 carats total. Finely made ...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 4.00 Carats Total Black Diamond & Tahitian Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pearl necklace, showcasing 10-13.7 mm baroque Tahitian black pearls with a black diamond clasp. Accented by two black diamond encrusted balls. Black diamonds weigh 4.00 c...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov Multi-Color South Sea and Tahitian Pearl Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A very versatile necklace showcasing 11-14mm, 30 pieces of multi-color South Sea, Tahitian, and Keshi Pearls. Evenly spaced by 18k white gold knots. 32 inches in length and length of...
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov Pink & White South Sea Pearl Opera Length Tassel Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful tassel necklace, featuring 83 pink and white south sea pearls ranging from 7.8 to 13 mm in size with a tassel drop of 7.5 inches long and designed in a classic opera styl...
South Sea Pearl
Roman Malakov 7 Carat Total Pink Sapphire and South Sea Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A very versatile upper length necklace showcasing 52 pieces of South Sea Baroque Pearls. The beautiful pearls are approximately 11.4 - 13.9mm diameter accented with Three 7 carat tot...
Pearl, Pink Sapphire
Roman Malakov, Multi-Function Tahitian Pearl Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A very versatile necklace showcasing 11-14mm Tahitian pearls, spaced by 18k white gold knots. 32 inches in length and can be used multiple ways as a necklace or bracelet. Made in 18k...
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14.30 Carats Total Round Brilliant Cut Diamond & Double Strand Pearl Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An exciting collar necklace, showcasing intricately designed leaves encrusted with diamonds weighing 14.30 carats total, suspended on two pearl strands. Finely made with 18K yellow a...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Roman Malakov Multi-Color Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a colorful combination of South Sea and freshwater pearls in a single strand necklace. Spaced by four 18 karat yellow gold beads encrusted ...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold