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FASHION 411 The $8 million, handcrafted Majestic bracelet contains 204 rare, fancy pink diamonds. a cut above DORFMAN JUMPS INTO THE LATEST IN COUTURE JEWELS—THE MULTIFACETED WORLD OF RARE, FANCY COLORED DIAMONDS. BY JESSICA LANIEWSKI "Natural colored stones are exquisite and, due to their rarity, will increase in value." 80 PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID NADEAU I n the realm of fine jewelry, the only thing that trumps beauty, clarity, and carat count is rarity. Truly one-of-a-kind pieces carry an allure that stretches beyond their sparkle. For those drawn to this air of exclusivity, Dorfman jewelers now offers custom pieces—even engagement rings—made with fancy colored diamonds. To kick off its new collection, the jeweler showcased a 43.34-carat pink diamond bracelet valued at $8 million. Composed of 204 marquise and square-cut stones, the bracelet, called Majestic, was restored by Larry West, one of only two jewelry designers in the US (the other is Harry Winston) with direct access to the world's primary source of pink diamonds, the Argyle Diamond Mine in Australia. West purchased the stones and recut them himself to create the custom piece. Of the 133 million carats of diamonds mined globally each year, only about 13,000 are colored. According to Gerard Riveron, executive director of Dorfman, "The most-sophisticated clients are asking for rare fancy diamonds, especially pinks and blues, because these natural colored stones are exquisite and, due to their rarity, will also increase in value." The Majestic bracelet, for instance, will certainly appreciate as those stones become harder to acquire. Pink diamonds account for only 0.03 percent of the diamonds mined each year, and more than 90 percent of those come from the Argyle mine, which West says is likely to be tapped out in less than a decade. Dorfman has also added to its collection pieces by other bespoke jewelry designers, such as Alexandra Mor, who is a significant player in the jeweler's newly expanded bridal collection. Co-owner Jonathan Dorfman observes that many second-time brides are opting for colored diamond engagement rings. In addition to designing new pieces, the New York– based Mor breathes new life into old stones by working with clients' existing jewelry. And Dorfman hasn't limited itself to rings: It also offers necklaces, cuffs, and earrings for the bride, as well as her mother and future mother-in-law. Now brides just face the tough task of deciding which hue best matches their investment in the future. Dorfman, 24 Newbury St., 617-536-2022; dorfmanjewelers.com BC —GERARD RIVERON BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM 080_BC_SS_Fash411_P1_Dorfman_Spring13.indd 80 2/11/13 3:26 PM