Noah Barcelona Jewellery

Posted February 2, 2010

Spanish jewelry brand Noah Barcelona is bringing to the Philippines its latest collections of multi-colored diamonds, and the range is worth a look if you’re looking for something understated in these still trying times.

The Barcelona-based jewelry brand, founded by Israeli jewelry designer Yoni Mizrahi, is now offering fine jewelry featuring black diamonds, which are relatively cheaper than white diamonds, but just as elusive.

"It’s very challenging to select [good quality] black diamonds because, for one, you couldn’t see any clarity since it’s black. But a really nice black diamond would have a very shiny surface, and you can see the well-polished [facets]," said Mizrahi in an interview.

Black diamonds are the centerpiece of Noah Barcelona’s Lia collection, which Mizrahi said, was inspired by his daughter’s dark eyes. (Incidentally, the brand was named after his daughter, Noah). The Lia collection consists of earrings, necklaces and cocktail rings that feature 20-carat black diamonds, surrounded by a pave of tiny white diamonds, all set in 18k white gold. Each piece in the collection is said to be hand-made and one of a kind.

"The motive for my designs is to link jewelry with fashion. Like a bag or belt or shoes, my jewelry is a statement of [the latest] trends and colors in the context of classic glamour," Mizrahi said.

Noah Barcelona is exclusively distributed by Rustan Commercial Corporation and is available at Rustan’s Makati and Shangri-la Tower Silver Vault.