The Greek word “Adamas ” meaning unconquerable and indestructible is the root world of diamond. Diamonds have been sought the world over, fought over, worshipped and used to cast love spells.
For the last 3000 to 4000 years, diamonds have held special magic for Kings, Queens and their sujects. Diamonds have stood for wealth, power, love, spirit and magical powers. Kings in olden days would wear into battle heavy leather breast plates studded with diamonds and other precious stones. It was believed that diamonds were fragments of starts and the teardrops of the Gods. The diamonds possessed magical qualities of the Gods and held powers far beyond the understanding of the common man. Because of these beliefs, the warriors stayed clear of the Kings and others who were fortunate to have the magical diamonds in their breast plates.
Until the 15th Century only Kings wore diamonds as a symbol of strength, courage and invincibility. Over the centuries, the diamod acquired its unique status as the ultimate gift of love. It was said that Cupid’s arrows were topped with diamonds that have a magic that nothing else can equal.
So often Jean Schlumberger finds inspiration in nature’s forms. This five leaves brooch in 18k gold with round brilliant diamonds in platinum valus $16,5000. And the four leaves ring in 18k gold with round brilliant diamonds in platinum is $8,100.