M.S. Rau Jewels

05/27/2026

Eugène Fontenay turned ancient gold into a living art form.

Created circa 1870 by the celebrated Parisian jeweler, this 18K gold Etruscan Revival locket centers a matte enamel miniature by Salon painter Eugène Richet — a technique that recalls the softly weathered frescoes of Pompeii. Fontenay drew inspiration from the famed Campana Collection acquired by Napoleon III and formulated his own gold alloy to achieve a distinctive antique hue. This series of jewels earned a Gold Medal at the 1867 Paris Exposition Universelle, and comparable examples reside in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the British Museum.

A jewel where fine art and goldsmithing become one.

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05/25/2026

Emeralds that command attention — from the wrist to the ear. This pairing brings together a 1980s Piaget Emperador in 18K white gold, featuring a factory-set diamond pavé dial with four vivid emerald hour markers and a fully diamond-set integrated bracelet, alongside Oscar Heyman drop earrings showcasing 2.61 carats of Colombian emeralds accented by 1.08 carats of diamonds in platinum. Founded in 1874, Piaget pioneered the marriage of precious gemstones with bold case and bracelet designs — factory pavé dials like this one remain among the most coveted from the maison's golden age. Oscar Heyman, founded in 1912, is equally exacting: these emeralds are certified as treated with only minor oil.

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05/21/2026

Burma rubies of this caliber are among the rarest gemstones on earth.

These two extraordinary pieces showcase the finest Burmese origins: earrings centering 4.78 carats of matched Burma rubies framed by white and yellow diamonds in 18K white gold, and a striking 3.16-carat pigeon blood Burma ruby ring flanked by 2.09 carats of diamonds in platinum. Both display the deeply saturated, luminous red that has made Burmese rubies the most coveted colored gemstones for centuries.

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05/20/2026

05/18/2026

Burma is not just an origin — it’s a standard. These earrings center two exceptionally well-matched rubies totaling 4.78 carats, each displaying the richly saturated red hue that has made Burmese stones the most coveted in the world. Complemented by white and yellow diamonds and set in 18K white gold, their provenance is confirmed by C. Dunaigre gemological reports.

What draws you to a gemstone — color, origin or rarity?

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05/14/2026

The quilted elegance of Chanel, reimagined in gold and pearls.

These Matelassée-style earrings and cuff bracelet channel the legendary Chanel quilted motif in 18K yellow gold latticework, each set with approximately 4.00 carats of diamonds and luminous, well-matched pearls. The original 1995 Chanel design rose to international prominence after its inclusion in Pearls: A Natural History, the traveling exhibition organized by the American Museum of Natural History and the Chicago Field Museum.

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