Backes & Strauss Articles

Founded in London in 1789, Backes & Strauss is one of the world's oldest diamond companies, where the philosophy of horology and the shimmer of diamond high jewellery come together.

Backes & Strauss The Piccadilly Princess Royal African emerald watch
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Colombian vs. African emeralds: what's the difference?

Also on show at DJWE will be this pair of Moussaieff high jewellery earrings set with a half moon Colombian emerald and a half moon diamond.
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High jewellery and luxury watches set the Doha Jewellery and Watches Expo alight

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Maria Doulton meets prima ballerina and Backes and Strauss ambassador Tamara Rojo

Backes & Strauss Regent 3643, with one row of ideal-cut round-brilliant diamonds, hand set in 18ct rose gold, 47 diamonds in total, including the jewel in the crown, weighing 4.99ct and retailing at £48,960.
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Best of 2012: women's watches

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Walpole Society celebrates the Best of British jewellery