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CUSHION-CUT DIAMOND SET
RING: 6+ CARAT CENTER
EARRINGS: 5+ CARAT CENTERS EACH SET IN PLATINUM MICRO-PAVE SETTING
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CUSTOM CRAFTED WITH: D-G COLORS & FL- VS1 CLARITY ALL GIA LAB-CERTIFIED
SHOWN WITH: 15+ CARATS PEAR SHAPE DROP EST. TOTAL DIAMOND WEIGHT: 100+ CARATS
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Interview
Master of the Game
By Chase Backer, Editor of Metropolitan Magazine
CHASE Let me ask you a question. How do you create your pieces? Do you see, in your mind, a piece that you want to create, and then you go find the jewels, or do you find an outstanding jewel and then decide that you want to create a piece around it?
DAVID Frankly, it caught us by surprise, as well I presume it is because we do a big and steady business in important top labcertified diamonds, rubies, and related –where the $ per sale can add-up quickly. Plus, periodically, we sell $10M+ pieces.
DAVID So, first, you need to ‘read the market’; you cannot create a specific piece without a good feel for where the ‘strike zone’ for the market is; Once you have radar-lock on the market, you can let the creative juices roll – and design a unique and exquisite piece.
CHASE How do you stay ahead of the competition?
DAVID Respectfully, our David Birnbaum / Rare 1 ‘package’ cannot even be approached We respect our (alleged) competition, however illustrious they may be – but, with due respect, they cannot touch us.
CHASE Platinum Card advised you that you had the highest average sale in the world’s – of any jewel company. How do you explain that?
CHASE So your formula has somehow allowed you to trump the international brand Fifth Avenue Retail Jewelers – at their own game? You somehow have managed to invent a better mousetrap –apex quality at rock-bottom pricing – with World Class styling in the mix; perhaps more CEOs and Private Equity partners per month buying high-ticket items from you –than from any of the other top jewelers in NY; and, it turns out, greater selection than firms 3x your size; how is this at all even possible?
DAVID All the components are interrelated; that is what my clients are entitled to; I am personally able to handle 75%+ of the deals; I grew up in a diamond family –although that dynamic predecessor firm focused on buying the rough gems (globally) – and selling wholesale (globally) to those same Fifth Avenue international brands; I navigated that prominent De Beers SightHolder from Andor & David Birnbaum, Inc to quite significant global
A conversation with David Birnbaum, The Rare & Extraordinary Private Jeweler
David Birnbaum & President George W. Bush
growth – alongside my formidable late father – Andor J Birnbaum – who focused pretty much exclusively on the rough diamond buying aspect
In many cases, the gem you buy from me currently is, indeed, cut from a rough diamond straight from the mine in Russia or Botswana; it turns out that I am quite wellversed and quite well plugged-in Respectfully, no one can match our global sourcing; and unlike some of the international brand Fifth Avenue firms, we have no covenants precluding us from seeing at low margins; we are, indeed, fierce competitors; we have significant important repeat business from a very fine clientele –from talented millennials – thus major American businessmen / executives / financiers – thru Royal Houses in the Gulf.
On the design-front, my late mother was a fine career artist with a large studio in our house; design permeated the air and the buzz is that allegedly I have a strong flair for the nuances of color, design and design trends; I am thus able to ride herd more adroitly over our talented and awardwinning designers. On another front, as fate would have it, in 1974 I completed my Master’s thesis – at that well-known Boston business grad school – on diamond investment – and I have a strong ‘record, focus & feel’ for that important dimension; thus, several interrelated key components have conspired to give us a significant competitive advantage from the get-go; and, finally, our core overhead – while classy – is relatively lean. And, finally, again, we have been lucky.
CHASE Would you say that the financial elite, in general, gravitate to your unique firm?
DAVID The financial elite, the millennial elite, and the young Royal Family elite [from the Gulf]. Elite gems and value – for an elite group When we get a call, we concentrate very, very carefully – and endeavor to optimally implement ‘our part of the equation’
CHASE How has the pandemic a ected your firm?
DAVID Well, the pandemic per se, is horrendous, of course; it is akin to a biblical plague; But, life goes on; the unintended consequence of the pandemic has been the serial and ongoing o -the-charts trillion-dollar US Government stimulus programs; This ongoing surreal government endeavor has super-charged the specter of o -the-charts hyper-inflation; but, which two or three items globally will actually hold value without roller-coaster valuations? It turns out, the list is very short – and very narrow: TOP GEMS: toplab-certified diamond, rubies, sapphires and emeralds; thus, rumor-has-it, the grandiose Federal Reserve stimulus programs have catalyzed a ‘perfect storm’ for our specialist firm – and for select gem valuations And as they say, ‘we know the deal.’
CHASE Basically gemstones as an investment – via Solitaire rings – or studs? That’s the wave of the future?
DAVID It’s not the future, it’s already here.
CHASE And do you have situations – past few months – where clients commission you to buy a million dollars+ of, say, D Color round diamonds – or Pigeon’s Blood rubies?
DAVID YES, to each of those questions.
CHASE And who holds the gems postpurchase?
DAVID In about half the cases, we are asked to do so.
CHASE To act as custodian – for potential inter-generational handling of the gems?
DAVID In cases where we are asked to hold the gems in custody, in about half the cases it is, indeed, for inter-generational handling.
Chase Backer Publisher, Metropolitan/25A
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New York City is frigid and snow-covered outside right now but when you want to talk about ice you need to speak with New York City’s most exclusive private jeweler, David Birnbaum of Rare 1. A classy and worldrenowned King of Rare Gems, David Birnbaum’s extraordinary and rare diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires dazzle and inspire, energize, and transform They are powerful, timeless, and truly the stu that dreams are made of It was no surprise to me that David Birnbaum, an iconoclast thought leader who enjoys discussing metaphysics and Potentialism theory with Deepak Chopra in his spare time, and our Publisher Chase Backer would develop an immediate rapport Both are men of vision who operate at the very highest rung of their chosen professions and are trusted friends to the world’s most successful and powerful individuals, families and businesses.
Adam Kluger Editor in Chief, Metropolitan Magazine/25A
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“THE CROWN JEWEL”
RUBY & DIAMOND NECKLACE
20 RUBIES: 64 81 CARATS
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BURMA ORIGIN
PIGEON’S BLOOD / VIVID RED
OVAL CUT
7+ CARATS CENTER
DIAMOND HEART SHAPED SIDE STONES GOLD PRONGS WITH PLATINUM SETTING
Global Sourcing
RUBY AND DIAMOND NECKLACE
30 RUBIES: 29+ CARATS TOTAL 120 DIAMONDS: 24+ CARATS
MOZAMBIQUE ORIGIN
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RUBY EARRINGS CUSHION CUT
RUBIES: TWO X 4+ CARATS EACH = 8+ CARATS TOTAL
24 DIAMONDS: 5+ CARATS TOTAL
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RUBY EARRINGS OVAL CUT MOZAMBIQUE ORIGIN DEEP RED / VIVID RED
RUBIES: TWO X 10+ CARATS EACH = 20+ CARATS TOTAL
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RUBIES: 36+ CARATS
DIAMONDS:
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MATCHING GEM RUBIES
PIGEON’S BLOOD / VIVID RED
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TWO X 7.50+ CARATS EACH RUBY
DIAMONDS: 30+ CARATS
TOTAL TOTAL GEM WEIGHT: 45+ CARATS
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CC-1009 “CELESTIA” NECKLACE:
CENTER DIAMOND IS 5.62 CARATS
TOTAL DIAMOND WEIGHT: 161+ CARATS
LARGEST 20 DIAMONDS ARE GIA CERTIFIED
D-F COLOR / PREMIUM CLARITY
CUSTOM CRAFTED
Celestia
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RING: CENTER RUBY: 5.07 CARATS
CUSHION CUT MOZAMBIQUE ORIGIN
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CADILLAC SIDE STONES
D-E COLOR / PREMIUM CLARITY
PLATINUM SETTING
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A UNISEX COLLECTION
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21.21 BURMA SAPPHIRE
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8+ CARATS SPINEL RASPBERRY RED AFRICA ORIGIN
The Divine
In the rarefied world of the inconceivably rich, the myth and legend of flawless stones comes to life thanks to at least one contemporary private jeweler in New York – Rare 1’s by David Birnbaum Typical jewelry houses like Cartier and DeBeers cater to the top 2% of the population in luxury David Birnbaum’s clients fall into the even more exclusive 0 1% of the mega-rich David himself encapsules Rare 1's design niche as - "timeless design with a contemporary flair"
The company travels the world in search of only the purest D-grade diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires . Birnbaum's clients love the designs he creates as if they were made in a Parisian atelier. Some of the pieces he creates are contemporary in design while others seem to come from old Hollywood. From Art Deco influences to the most regal diamonds worn by movie stars of the Golden Age, they make the wearer feel like Elizabeth Taylor, who never borrowed, only bought. Rare 1 marries opulent designs to the client's personal dreams to make wishes come true.
So exclusive that only a handful of people are allowed inside this sanctuary of brilliant perfection , and even fewer are the owners of these one-of-a-kind gems, whose names are kept strictly under wraps Only rarely are movie stars and royalty photographed with their jewels traced back to Rare 1 , such as the engagement ring given by* *James Gandolfini to his wife, the jewels worn by Goldie Hawn to a premiere or gala, or those worn by former first lady Laura Bush alongside her husband George Bush Birnbaum's latest creation - a 90carat, 16-diamond, D-grade bracelet worth $30 million - is absolutely spectacular. If your finances allow, make an appointment to see these one-of-akind pieces of sublime art up close!
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THE PINNACLE OF PRECISION & BRILLIANCE
At Rare 1, we take pride in o ering only the most exceptional diamonds, and among them, the Hearts & Arrows Round Brilliant Cut stands as the pinnacle of precision and fire. This rare and highly coveted cut is the result of exacting craftsmanship, where each facet is meticulously aligned to create a mesmerizing optical e ect—when viewed under specialized magnification, the diamond reveals a perfect pattern of eight symmetrical arrows from the top and eight delicate hearts from the bottom.
What makes a Hearts & Arrows diamond extraordinary is not only its flawless symmetry but also its unparalleled light performance. Every angle is optimized for maximum brilliance, ensuring that the diamond radiates with unmatched fire and scintillation, even in the softest light. This level of precision is achieved by only the most skilled master cutters, making Hearts & Arrows diamonds among the rarest and most sought-after in the world.
At Rare 1, we have exclusive access to some of the most premier Hearts & Arrows diamonds, meticulously sourced from elite ateliers that uphold the highest standards of diamond artistry. These exquisite stones are reserved for those who seek nothing less than perfection diamonds that captivate the soul and elevate luxury to an art form.
Whether set in a timeless solitaire or a couture masterpiece, a Rare 1 Hearts & Arrows diamond is a symbol of distinction, elegance, and the ultimate in diamond brilliance.
A CC-1029
NATURAL FANCY LIGHT PINK CENTER: 1.35 CARAT PEAR SHAPE
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FANCY INTENSE BLUE 0 85 CARAT PEAR SHAPE
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RARE 1 DESIGNER “SCALLOP” DIAMOND NECKLACE
146 ROUND BRILLIANT DIAMONDS
TOTAL DIAMOND WEIGHT: 25+ CARATS
ARGYLE PINK / PREMIUM CLARITY GOLD SETTING
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5 02 CARATS
FANCY INTENSE PURPLISH PINK HEART SHAPED
TWO ROWS DIAMOND MICRO-PAVE PLATINUM SETTING
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1009 CARATS
FANCY VIVID PURPLISH PINK CUSHION CUT TRAPEZOID SIDE STONES PLATINUM SETTING
DAVID BIRNBAUM | RARE 1
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FANCY PINK HEART-SHAPED DIAMOND PENDANT
RARE FANCY PINK DIAMONDS CENTER: 4+ CARATS
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NATURAL FANCY COLOR DIAMOND RING
2+ CARAT SQUARE FANCY PINK RADIANTCUT DIAMOND RING
3+ CARATS TOTAL DIAMOND WEIGHT
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TWIN HEART-SHAPED DIAMOND RING
FANCY PINK & FANCY YELLOW DIAMONDS
3+ CARATS TOTAL DIAMOND WEIGHT
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FANCY INTENSE YELLOW DIAMOND RADIANT
5+ CARAT CENTER
TRAPEZOID SIDE STONES PLATINUM SETTING
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FANCY INTENSE PINK DIAMOND OVAL
5+ CARAT CENTER
HALF MOON SIDE STONES PLATINUM SETTING
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FANCY INTENSE BLUE DIAMOND ASCHER
5+ CARAT CENTER PLATINUM SETTING
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FANCY INTENSE PINK DIAMOND RADIANT
5+ CARAT CENTER
HALF MOON SIDE STONES PLATINUM SETTING
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FANCY INTENSE BLUE DIAMOND RADIANT
5+ CARAT CENTER TRAPEZOID SIDE STONES PLATINUM SETTING
BIRNBAUM | RARE 1
Rare 1 specializes in: fancy c or diamonds
PINK • PURPLISH PINK • FANCY INTENSE PINK • FANCY VIVID PINK
3+ CARATS CENTER
FANCY INTENSE PURPLISH PINK
HEART SHAPE
TAPERED BAGUETTE SIDE STONES
GOLD SETTING
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NATURAL FANCY COLOR DIAMONDS
VIVID YELLOW + PURPLISH PINK
CENTER: ASSCHER-CUT 4+ CARATS
FLANKING: SQUARISH EMERALD-CUTS: TWO X 40+ POINTS EACH = 80+ POINTS TOTAL WEIGHT
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NATURAL FANCY VIVID GREEN CENTER: 1+ CARAT CUSHION-CUT
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NATURAL FANCY INTENSE VIVID GREEN
2.7 CARAT CENTER
RADIANT
TWO FANCY PINK DIAMOND SIDE STONES SET IN MICRO-PAVE
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3.36 CARAT CENTER VS2
DOUBLE MICRO-PAVE SETTING
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DISCOVER THE ALLURE OF OUR EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION OF ULTRA-RARE FANCY COLOR DIAMONDS. OUR ROLLING INVENTORY ENSURES THAT WE CONSTANTLY UPDATE OUR SELECTION WITH UNIQUE AND EXQUISITE PIECES THAT ARE SURE TO CAPTIVATE THESE GEMS ARE NOT ONLY A TESTAMENT TO NATURE'S ARTISTRY BUT ALSO AN INVESTMENT IN TIMELESS ELEGANCE TO STAY INFORMED ABOUT OUR LATEST ARRIVALS AND SECURE YOUR CHANCE TO OWN THESE RARE TREASURES, PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY OUR DEDICATED TEAM IS EAGER TO ASSIST YOU IN FINDING THE PERFECT ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION
FANCY INTENSE BLUE DIAMOND RADIANT CUT 11 05 CARATS VS1
B CC-1041
FANCY VIVID BLUE DIAMOND RING PEAR SHAPE
CENTER: 10+ CARATS VS1
DIAMOND PEAR SHAPE SIDE STONES
The Pursuit of Perfection
CC-1042 15.10-CARAT STEP-CUT FANCY VIVID BLUE DIAMOND
RARE FANCY BLUE DIAMOND PENDANT
RADIANT-CUT CENTER: 3+ CARATS SET IN MICRO-PAVE SETTING
LEADING DEALERS IN RARE
NATURAL
FANCY BLUE DIAMONDS
NATURAL FANCY VIVID BLUE DIAMOND RING
CENTER: 4+ CARATS
PEAR SHAPE
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[GIA CERTIFIED]
DAVID BIRNBAUM | RARE 1
EXTRA RARE BLUE DIAMOND
NATURAL FANCY VIVID BLUE
PREMIUM CLARITY VVS1 [ GIA LAB ]
SHIELD SHAPED DIAMOND PENDANT
3.45+ CARAT FANCY INTENSE BLUE VVS1
[ GIA LAB ]
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WITH RARE WHITE DIAMOND BAGUETTE
EARRINGS OFFERED IN VARIOUS CUSTOM SIZES INQUIRE WITH US
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EXTRA-VERY-FINE COLOMBIAN EMERALDS
PENDANT-NECKLACE
PEAR SHAPE DROP 12+ CARATS
EARRINGS
TOP EMERALDS: TWO X 2+ CARATS EACH
BOTTOM DROP: TWO 8+ CARATS EACH
TOTAL EARRINGS CARAT WEIGHT 20+ CARATS
[ ALL LAB-CERTIFIED ]
CUSTOM-CRAFTED IN PREMIUM QUALITY COLOMBIAN EMERALDS & PREMIUM QUALITY WHITE DIAMONDS
Verdant Envy
A HYPNOTIC MASTERPIECE OF EMERALD FIRE
8+ CARATS EMERALD-CUT • BRAZILIAN • GEM EMERALD
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GEM COLOMBIAN EMERALD EARRINGS: CENTERS 2+ CARATS EACH [ LAB-CERTIFIED ]
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GEM COLOMBIAN EMERALD CENTER: 5+ CARATS [ LAB-CERTIFIED ]
(SAME RING 2 VIEWS)
GEM COLOMBIAN EMERALD CUSHION-CUT
CENTER: 26.50+ CARATS
[ LAB-CERTIFIED ]
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EMERALD AND DIAMOND NECKLACE
EMERALD: 34 80 CARATS TOTAL DIAMOND: 34 92 CARATS TOTAL [ LAB-CERTIFIED ]
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69.5 CTS
DIAMONDS:
Selections In-Depth
EMERALDS: TWO X 13+ CARATS EACH
ASSCHER-CUT DIAMONDS: TWO X 4+ CARATS EACH
TOTAL GEM WEIGHT: 36+ CARATS
[ LAB-CERTIFIED ]
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GEM COLOMBIAN EMERALD & DIAMOND EARRINGS
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RARE FANCY ORANGE DIAMOND PEAR SHAPED 3+ CARATS
DAVID BIRNBAUM | RARE 1
ALL 4+ CARAT CENTERS ALL TOP-LAB CERTIFIED CENTER GEMS: TOP TO BOTTOM:
(GREEN) EMERALD (SQUARE-CUT) (SUNSET) PADPARADSCHA SAPPHIRE (OVAL-CUT) (INTENSE CANARY) DIAMOND (CUSHION-CUT) (PINK) SAPPHIRE (CUSHION-CUT) (WHITE) DIAMOND (EMERALD-CUT) (BLUE) SAPPHIRE (EMERALD-CUT) (INTENSE CANARY) DIAMOND (RADIANT-CUT) (RED) RUBY (SQUARE EMERALD-CUT)
ALL FLANKING DIAMONDS: RARE WHITE/ PREMIUM CLARITY CC-1115 - "RARE JEWELS"
DAVID BIRNBAUM | RARE 1
419 BLACK DIAMONDS
TOTAL WEIGHT 8.50CTS
24 WHITE DIAMONDS
TOTAL WEIGHT 060CTS
4 YELLOW DIAMONDS
TOTAL WEIGHT 0 30CTS
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Eclipse Blossom
IN THE SHADOWS OF OPULENCE, WHERE MIDNIGHT WHISPERS TO THE STARS, AN OBSIDIAN BLOOM UNFURLS THIS HANDCRAFTED ART DECO RING BATHED IN THE COSMIC LUSTER OF BLACK DIAMONDS IS A REBELLION AGAINST THE ORDINARY, A DARK SYMPHONY OF ELEGANCE AND EDGE. A FLOWER NOT OF GARDENS, BUT OF GALAXIES CRAFTED FOR THE BOLD, WORN BY THE EXTRAORDINARY. ECLIPSE BLOSSOM IS NOT JUST A RING; IT IS A STATEMENT, A LEGEND, A FLEETING MOMENT OF NOIR BEAUTY CAPTURED FOREVER.
CC-1064 ART DECO RING SHOWN WITH: 20 CARAT CENTER CITRINE
419 BLACK DIAMONDS
TOTAL WEIGHT 8,50CTS
24 WHITE DIAMONDS
TOTAL WEIGHT 060CTS
4 YELLOW DIAMONDS
TOTAL WEIGHT 0 30CTS
ART DECO
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7.19 BRAZILIAN PARAIBA
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MULTICOLOR DIAMOND NECKLACE
C. CC-1067
8.76 BRAZILIAN ALEXANDRITE A B C.
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RARE BLACK DIAMOND NECKLACE CUSTOM CRAFTED
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BROOCH
TOTAL DIAMOND WEIGHT: 12+ CARATS LENGTH (HEIGHT): ~3"
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EARRINGS CENTER
2 x 3 00+ CARATS EACH
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6.01 CARATS TOTAL HEART SHAPE DIAMOND FANCY INTENSE YELLOW VVS-VS RING CENTER
Rare Black Diamond Necklace
7.66 CARATS
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HEART SHAPE DIAMOND FANCY INTENSE YELLOW VS2
Total diamond weight: 12+ carats Length (height): ~3"
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“THE AURORA” RING
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GEM SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND RING
OVAL SAPPHIRE, 20+ CARATS PEAR-SHAPED & MARQUISE DIAMONDS 2+ CARATS
B CC-1073
GEM SAPPHIRE RING CENTER: 5+ CARATS SET IN MICRO-PAVE SETTING
C. CC-1074 TAILORED
ASSCHER-CUT SAPPHIRE RING
CENTER SAPPHIRE: 7+ CARATS SET WITH TRAPEZOID DIAMONDS [LAB-CERTIFIED]
DAVID BIRNBAUM | RARE 1
A CC-1075 "FIRE RED"
RARE GEM "MAHENGE" SPINEL PENDANT TANZANIAN ORIGIN CUSHION CUT
5.13 CARATS EXTRA BRILLIANT NATURAL UNHEATED [LAB-CERTIFIED] SET WITH PLATINUM HALF BEZEL
B CC-1076
RARE COLLECTOR'S ITEM
5 36 CARAT OVAL-CUT PADPARADSCHA CEYLON ORIGIN [LAB-CERTIFIED] SET WITH TWO TRAPEZOID DIAMONDS
C CC-1077
RARE GEM "MAHENGE" SPINEL RING TANZIANIAN ORIGIN NATURAL UNHEATED
10.12 CARATS CENTER CUSHION CUT SET IN DIAMOND MICRO-PAVE SETTING [LAB-CERTIFIED]
D. CC-1078
IMPORTANT SPINEL & DIAMOND RING
15.5 CARAT CENTER STONE FINE CUTTING & BRILLIANCE CADILLAC SIDE STONES PREMIUM COLOR & CLARITY [LAB-CERTIFIED]
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PAIR OF COBALT BLUE SPINEL STUD EARRINGS NATURAL UNHEATED 9.12 CARAT TOTAL WEIGHT ANTIQUE CUSHION CUT
TANZANIAN (MEHENGE) ORIGIN [LAB-CERTIFIED]
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A CC-1080
3.67 CARAT CENTER
PINK-ORANGE SUNSET COLOR
PADPARADSCHA (“PAD”) SAPPHIRE CEYLON ORIGIN
B CC-1081
4 CARAT CENTER
PINK-ORANGE SUNSET COLOR
PADPARADSCHA (“PAD”) SAPPHIRE CEYLON ORIGIN
C CC-1082
5.08 CARAT CENTER
VIVID RED GEM RUBY MOZAMBIQUE ORIGIN
A CC-1083
RASPBERRY MAHENGE SPINEL
6.73 CARATS
CUSHION CUT
TANZANIAN ORIGIN
B. CC-1084
BABY PINK SPINEL
785 CARATS
SRI LANKA ORIGIN
C CC-1085
SUNSET PADPARADSCHA
2.72 CARATS
CUSHION CUT
D CC-1086
REDDISH PINK MAHENGE SPINEL
2.53 CARATS
TRILLIANT TANZANIAN ORIGIN
B CC-1089
SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND BRACELET
AVERAGE SAPPHIRE WEIGHT 1.80 CARATS EACH
19 SAPPHIRES: 34.18 CARATS
19 DIAMONDS: 3 70 CARATS
EF COLOR VVS VS CLARITY
TOTAL GEM WEIGHT = 3788 CARATS
ORIGIN RARE / GEM CEYLON
PLATINUM HANDMADE
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SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND BRACELET
AVERAGE SAPPHIRE WEIGHT 2-2.5 CARATS EACH
14 SAPPHIRES:
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 32.00 CARATS
14 OVALS:
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 9 80 CARATS
DEF COLOR VVS VS CLARITY
ORIGIN RARE / GEM CEYLON
APPROXIMATE TOTAL GEM WEIGHT = 41 80 CARATS
PLATINUM HANDMADE
5-30CARATSVIVID,ROYALBLUEKASHMIR,BURMAUNHEATEDSUPERGEMSAPPHIRES
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HEART SHAPED SAPPHIRE PENDANT 15.55 CARATS
CERTIFIED NO HEAT THAI ORIGIN
YEAR LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE
DAVID BIRNBAUM | RARE 1
IS THE FLAGSHIP OF THE BIRNBAUM GROUP ESTABLISHED GEM DEALERS & CUTTERS for over a century
ENCHANTMENT
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Timeless
High Energy
Contemporary Classics
“THE EXTRAORDINARE”
Contemp CUSHIONS
*CARATWEIGHTNOTED
*SHOWUSYOURFAVORITEDESIGNS
*ORYOUROWNDESIGNCONCEPTION
3+ CARAT OVAL CENTER GOLD BEZEL SETTING
5+ CARAT OVAL CENTER CRESCENT CUT TRAPEZOID SIDE STONES PLATINUM SETTING
7+ CARAT OVAL CENTER BULLET SIDE STONES PLATINUM SETTING
10+ CARAT OVAL CENTER PLATINUM SETTING
MAGNIFICENT CUT & BRILLIANCE FANCY CUT DIAMONDS, INCLUDING CUSHION-CUT AND OVAL-CUT
FANTASY
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the regency
SHOWN WITH 10 CARAT EMERALD SQUARE DROP EST. TOTAL GEM WEIGHT: 79 47 CARATS
THISBESPOKEHEIRLOOMNECKLACEISINDIVIDUALLYCRAFTEDTOORDER FEATURINGDIAMONDS&GEMSOFTHEHIGHESTCOLORANDCLARITY,SOURCEDTOMEETTHEMOSTEXACTINGSTANDARDS. FORPERSONALIZEDPRICINGBASEDONCURRENTAVAILABILITYOFPREMIUMSTONES,PLEASECONTACTUSDIRECTLY
Upper east side
COLLECTION
CC-1099 3-PIECE TENNIS ENSEMBLE
Viscountess
CC-1098 - "VISCOUNTESS"
TOTAL DIAMOND WEIGHT: 40+ CARATS CENTER DIAMOND 4+ CARATS
ASCHER CUT DIAMOND BRACELET PREMIUM CLARITY
CC-1100
RARE 1 DESIGNER “SCALLOP” DIAMOND NECKLACE
146 ROUND BRILLIANT DIAMONDS
TOTAL DIAMOND WEIGHT: 25+ CARATS
RARE WHITE / PREMIUM CLARITY PLATINUM SETTING
CC-1101
THE RARE 1 FANTASY RIVIERA
ROUND BRILLIANT CUTS: / 'OPTIMAL-CUT'
PREMIUM COLOR: D,E,F COLORS
PREMIUM CLARITY FL-VS1 ALL TRIPLE-EXCELLENT / NO FLUORESCENCE INDIVIDUALLY GIA-CERTIFIED [ 'MASTERPIECE THEATER' ]
CC-1102 DIAMOND ENSEMBLE
“WHITE FIRE” OPPOSITE PAGE NECKLACE ‘FLATLAY’ NECKLACE: 130+ CARATS TOTAL CUSHION CENTER DROP: 10+ CARATS
EARRINGS: 15+ CARATS TOTAL OVAL CENTERS: 4+ CARATS EACH
RING: 9+ CARATS TOTAL CENTER: 7+ CARATS
RARE WHITE COLOR PREMIUM CLARITY
CUSTOM CRAFTED
10.40 CARAT CENTER DIAMOND
perfection
SUITE UNLEASHED
A
PERFECT
A CC-1105 “DYNASTY”
EMERALD-CUT DIAMOND NECKLACE ALL D COLOR ALL FLAWLESS 71 DIAMONDS 114 92 CARATS
RANGING IN SIZE FROM .75 CARATS TO 8 07 CARATS
B CC-1104
“DUCHESS”
EMERALD-CUT DIAMOND BRACELET D-F COLOR FLAWLESS - VS2
CENTER: 10+ CARATS
TOTAL 110+ CARATS
[ GIA LAB ] 7" TOTAL LENGTH (EXTENSION POSSIBLE)
CUSTOM CRAFTED
DAVID BIRNBAUM | Rare 1
David Birnbaum is a globally revered Private Jeweler and gemstone connoisseur A symbol of exclusivity and refinement, he is the premier choice among the world’s most discerning collectors, tastemakers, and luminaries.
For decades, our boutique has cultivated relationships with an elite circle visionary financiers, industry titans, and Heads of State each entrusting us with the creation of one-of-a-kind, investment-grade masterpieces.
In 1979, David Birnbaum achieved the rare distinction of being one of the youngest visionaries admitted to the exclusive De Beers “List,” a testament to his expertise and influence As a leading authority in fine jewelry, his insights continue to shape the future of the industry
With privileged access to the world’s most extraordinary gemstones, Rare 1 has earned prestigious international accolades for its unparalleled curation of investment-worthy treasures. Our atelier showcases an exquisite selection of bespoke jewelry, from flawlessly set 3-carat solitaire diamonds to breathtaking statement pieces each a timeless expression of elegance and grandeur.
Every David Birnbaum / Rare 1 jewel is a triumph of meticulous craftsmanship, sculpted to surpass the most exacting standards Each creation is a seamless blend of rarity, opulence, and artistic innovation. For those who accept nothing less than the exceptional, Rare 1 is the definitive maison of luxury jewelry where only the most exquisite and extraordinary gems are transformed into enduring legacies.
Flawless
ALL D-COLOR RARE WHITE DIAMONDS
A CC-1105 “DYNASTY” EMERALD-CUT DIAMOND NECKLACE ALL D COLOR ALL FLAWLESS 71 DIAMONDS 114.92 CARATS
RANGING IN SIZE FROM .75 CARATS TO 8 07 CARATS
