Adler GIA Certified 10.04 Carat D Color Marquise Diamond Ring

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This Signed Adler Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring, made in England in the 21st century, circa 2000s, is crafted in 18K white gold and features a marquise shape diamond with an estimated weight of 10.04 carats. Adler is a noted fine jewelry house founded in 1886 and known for precision craftsmanship. The diamond is accompanied by report no. 2215661049, dated May 4, 2021, from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), stating it is of D color and VVS2 clarity with no fluorescence. Simply magnificent! A D color diamond is the ultimate in colorless perfection. The center stone is accented on both sides by two heart-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 1.2 carats total of E-F color and VS-SI clarity. Far less common than the solitaire, the marquise cut with its long almond shape, plump center, and pointed ends has a brazenly romantic and downright sexy back story. The marquise cut began in the 18th century during the Baroque period (1600-1750) as an ode to kissable lips. King Louis XV (1710-1774) of France commissioned a jeweler to create a unique diamond shape that compared to the lips of his mistress, Madame de Pompadour, or Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour. Like the Baroque period art that finds its highest expression in what only the senses can understand, this diamond cut is the pinnacle of ecstasy and sensuality. Today’s marquise cut diamond is an elliptical shape with pointed ends and features nearly 60 facets. It is said that choosing a marquise means that you are pretty stylish and larger than life. The stone cut has come in and out of vogue throughout the decades and is a popular cut. Perhaps its least stylish moment was in the peak of the 1990s when the popular show Sex and the City’s main character, Carrie, badmouthed the shape and declared it the least fashionable cut of all diamonds. However, popularity rose again once the audience humorously learned it was less about the cut and more about the wrong man. After all, how could one express distaste for a diamond, especially one of this grandeur size? It is not only the center stone that has a stupendousness but also the overall arrangement of stones, arrayed in stylish symmetry, forming a sparkling four-pointed star. In compositional kismet for an engagement ring, a star is a symbol of positivity, happiness, or renewal. Like love, it is a beacon of hope–a shining light that guides the way. The stars have an inspiring, magical, reassuring presence in the night sky. Upon closer inspection, we notice the unique heart shape cuts in the flanking stones, and we are enthralled and captivated all over again. Size US 6.5; can be resized. Center marquise diamond approx. 10.04 carats, D color, VVS2 clarity, accompanied with a GIA certificate. Two heart-shaped side diamonds weighing approximately 1.2 carats total, E-F color, VS-SI clarity. Overall weight approx. 8.00 grams, made in 18k white gold. Signed Adler; circa 2000s.

Creator:
Adler
Ring Size:
6.5 US, Resizable
Metal:
18k Gold,White Gold
Stone:
Diamond
Stone Cut:
Marquise Cut
Weight:
8 g
Style:
Contemporary
Lab Report Available:
GIA
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
21st Century
Date of Manufacture:
2020
Condition:
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: R13851stDibs: LU330215750032
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The artisans behind fine jewelry house Adler are no strangers to reinvention. The company, which was founded in Istanbul and is now based in Switzerland, is known for changing with the times, both in the design of its beautiful adornments and in its business ethos. Adler jewelry, which includes pendant necklaces, link bracelets and drop earrings, ranges in style from Art Deco to contemporary but is always characterized by a timeless appeal.

Adler was founded in 1886 by Swiss-born designer Jacques Adler as a small boutique in Istanbul. Trained in Europe, Adler combined his knowledge of Western jewelry-making techniques with the traditions of the East. This unique approach earned the house great admiration among its clientele, as well as an appointment as a royal jeweler.

After nearly 90 years and three generations in business, Adler's grandsons, Carlo and Franklin, decided to bring the company back to the family's historic Swiss roots. In 1970, they packed up shop and opened a boutique in Geneva, one of the world’s leading hubs of jewelry manufacturing.

As a family business, Adler has enjoyed great freedom in creative expression over the decades. This shines through in the company's extensive collections, which see an integration of everything from sparkling precious stones to novel materials like carbon fiber.

An internationally recognized brand, Adler exhibits its gorgeous creations at showcases around the world. In 2012, it opened an exhibition in Thailand, an exclusive, invitation-only event that focused solely on the house’s offerings. The company is also a regular participant at the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition in Qatar.

Today, Adler is run by fourth-generation family members Karen, Daisy and Allen Adler. Always open to new ideas, the firm’s principals now seek to offer jewelry for a much broader demographic. "We have adopted an approach similar to the fashion industry," Karen told jewelry insider Katerina Perez, "where brands offer haute couture as well as affordable lines."

With more than a century in business to show for it, the strategy seems to be working.

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