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Moments of Romance
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Wedding Rings
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New Romance Collection
Diamonds and Pearls
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Meant for Each Other
Romance Jewellery
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Timeless Collection
Bucherer Know-how
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Moments of Romance
This is
for love
Of all the tender qualities associated with love, one
attribute holds most true. Love is, above all, a driving
force. It fuels the promise of a shared lifetime, and
it energises those precious moments that evolve
into our most special milestones. That first meeting.
The momentous proposal. The wedding. The special
anniversary of an enriched life spent together.
Indescribably beautiful yet fleeting, these enchanting
short-lived moments soon dissipate into glimmering
figments of yesterday. Thus we honour them to
celebrate the love, grace and devotion they added
to our lives.
As tradition decrees, there is no better way to immortalise these moments than through an exceptional
piece of jewellery. It becomes a powerfully eternal
symbol of the most defining chapters of our existence.
For every love-inspired moment in your life, experience
the diamond mastery of Bucherer.
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Since
1888...
The vow of forever. Nothing is more sacred. As one of
Europe’s most historically esteemed jewellery houses,
we are eternally inspired by the concept of destiny
and the astonishing power of emotion. Much like the
course of love begins with a single encounter and is
slowly refined into perfection by infinite nuances, so is
our approach to crafting exquisite diamond jewellery,
a skill we’ve strived to perfect for long over a century.
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...the love story
continues
Do you remember your very first encounter? From
that serendipitous initial glance and ensuing certainty,
you were ultimately led to this very point, to the solemn
promise of life-long commitment.
The diamond, nature’s most rare gift and the
quintessential symbol of love, is the absolute focal
point for the Bucherer Solitaire Ring, exemplifying our
highest standard for this precious gemstone. At our
workshops in Lucerne, only the purest diamonds of
pristine clarity and the highest possible colour grades
are chosen. With the infinite precision of master
artisans, they are then meticulously transformed
into the final masterpiece: a radiant-cut diamond
set in platinum, specially selected to enhance the
brilliance of its immaculate centerpiece. The result
is a perfectly harmonious ring that encapsulates
your unique bond.
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New Romance
Collection
As Bucherer’s designs uphold time-honoured
traditions whilst capturing evolving trends, this
collection embodies modernity and novelty yet
retains elegance and sophistication. The capsule
spans updated classic styles, such as Trilogy,
a three-stone ring that symbolises past, present
and future; and Entourage, in which the centre stone
is gracefully embraced by smaller diamonds as
a symbol of protection.
For the perfect piece, visit our Ring Finder at
bucherer.com/en/romance/ring-finder.
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N E W R O M A N C E C O L L EC T I O N
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N E W R O M A N C E C O L L EC T I O N
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N E W R O M A N C E C O L L EC T I O N
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Meant for
Each Other
Exemplifying perfect unity, the Solitaire and Alliance rings
are designed to achieve a faultlessly close and intimate fit,
without the stones touching or harming each other. Whilst
the Solitaire is breathtakingly striking on its own, the iconic
Alliance design elevates this streamlined piece to new
levels of beauty. Synonymous with that idyllic, one-of-akind compatibility, these two designs offer an impeccably
harmonious fit and are exclusively developed by Bucherer.
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M E A N T F O R E AC H OT H E R
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“Bucherer Diamonds
embody the essentials of love
and are perfect for every
romantic occasion.”
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Timeless
Collection
Eliciting a sense of romantic heritage, the Solitaire
originates from a long-standing tradition. Stunningly
simple in design, it allows the stone to take focus
and its individual beauty to shine across a variety of
settings. The result is an array of jewellery as distinctive
in its character as the person meant to wear it.
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T I M E L E S S C O L L EC T I O N
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T I M E L E S S C O L L EC T I O N
Moments of Romance
Fine Jewels
Highlights
Nothing so profoundly enhances the aesthetic of your
special day like pieces of exceptional jewellery – true
heirloom pieces of extraordinary beauty. Whether it’s an
inspiring set that causes your viewers’ eyes to travel or
that single magical ring that wraps elegantly around the
finger, wondrous jewels will hold immeasurable value.
Moments of Romance
FINE JEWELS HIGHLIGHTS
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Alliances
Rings
The aptly named Alliances collection expresses
the finest components of an eternal and unyielding
marriage. A perfect circle and a sign of eternity, this
collection features rings crafted from precious diamonds
immaculately set stone-by-stone. Subtle yet moving,
the Alliances band encapsulates enduring emotion.
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ALLIANCES RINGS
Moments of Romance
Wedding
Rings
Choosing the perfect partner is a lifetime decision,
and it is also the most beautiful moment of your life.
As the powerful symbol that underscores your vows
to one another, choosing your wedding ring will also
be an important yet enchanted moment. Bucherer
is pleased to be an essential guide throughout your
decision-making process, so you can be profoundly
gratified with your choice, for all of eternity.
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WEDDING RINGS
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WEDDING RINGS
PRECIOUS METALS
FINISHES
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COMB IN ATIONS
GUIDE
So many subtle nuances come together to
form the perfect wedding ring. Be inspired
by classically elegant and strikingly individual
variations. As a foundation, you can choose from
white, yellow or rose gold, as well as platinum.
You can also personalise your ring with a
unique surface finish by adding special texture,
such as a traditional highly polished band or a
brush finish for a sophisticated contemporary
effect. The profile of your choice will ensure
your magnificent ring sits comfortably as it beds
into the finger.
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A. YELLOW GOLD
B. WHITE GOLD
C. ROSE GOLD
D. 950 PLATINUM
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F. MATTE BURNISHED LENGTH-WISE
G. MATTE BURNISHED WIDTH-WISE
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WEDDING RINGS
PERSONAL HANDWRITING
FINGERPRINTS
W RIT TEN INTO
E TERNIT Y
LOVE POEM
SCRIPT WRITING
For the ultimate grand gesture, engrave your
piece of fine jewellery for a more intimate,
symbolic seal on your life together. Every casual
glance at the engraved message will offer a
reminder of your eternal devotion. Bucherer’s
skilled craftsmen will meticulously etch your ring
with the loved one’s initials, name, a meaningful
literary quote, or a private inscription in a wealth
of beautiful fonts.
BLOCK WRITING
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Diamonds
and Pearls
Pearls are a bold symbol of femininity and purity; and
diamonds, powerfully mesmerising, are the world’s
most extraordinary natural material. Iconic symbols
of eternal love, diamonds fuse together with pearls in
exceptional Bucherer creations that will elevate your
wedding ensemble on your special day.
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DIAMONDS AND PEARLS
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DIAMONDS AND PEARLS
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DIAMONDS AND PEARLS
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Romance
Jewellery
After you’ve met the one, there will be countless
beautiful, often surprising experiences in life that
entitle a keepsake. Getting engaged, celebrating a
special anniversary, commemorating the birth of your
child – so many remarkable Moments of Romance to
be celebrated with a special token of love.
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R O M A N C E J E W E L L E RY
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Bucherer
Know-how
Diamond buyers carefully select the most beautiful
stones to commemorate their special occasions of
romantic love. Bringing such gemstones to life – to
their true brilliance – requires a wealth of expertise,
meticulous precision, and infinite imagination. At our
workshops in Lucerne, highly experienced jewellery
makers foster innovation and practice traditional skills
that they nurture and pass on to future generations.
Having pursued the principles of exceptional craftsmanship with utmost integrity for decades, Bucherer’s
designers intuitively grasp the spirit of the age and
translate it into wondrous form. From the skilful
goldsmiths to the scrupulous gemstone setters,
our artisans put their heart into every single piece of
jewellery they craft. Bucherer has created pieces of
jewellery whose mystique, radiance and aura leave
a lifelong impression.
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4C
CUT
CLARITY
“Precious creations of eternal
beauty, inspired by love for genuine
Moments of Romance.”
COLOUR
CA R AT
Q UA L I T Y C R I T E R I A
Together, these four quality criteria determine
the value of a diamond. Our specialists are
often asked which of the 4 Cs is the most
important. We believe it is the cut.
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4 C s A N D C E R T I F I C AT E S
CUT
Mother Nature provides a diamond with
almost everything it needs: the colour,
clarity and size of the raw crystal are
givens. The cut alone is the work of an
individual, who turns the rough diamond
into a masterpiece or otherwise.
Polishers, then, have an enormous
responsibility. Their work has little
influence on the colour and clarity, but
they do play a decisive role when it comes
to the quality of the cut. After all, what
good to you is a stone with the highest
possible colour and clarity grading if
the cut is mediocre and fails to reflect
incident light effectively? We consider
the following points to be of particular
importance when buying a diamond.
PROPORTIONS
Correct proportions are vital to the
cut of a diamond. We can understand
why the polisher will use all the means
at his disposal to keep the weight of
the stone over, say, 1 ct. The reason
is that he will be able to charge more
for a 1-ct stone than for a 0.90 one.
In economic terms, it makes double
sense for the polisher (higher carat
price, greater weight). Unfortunately,
however, the brilliance often suffers.
For this reason, we do not purchase
diamonds with poor proportions.
R OYA L A S S C H E R
PRINCESS CUT
BRILLIANT CUT
RADIANT CUT
CUSHION CUT
MARQUISE OR
N AV E T T E C U T
O VA L C U T
EMERALD CUT
PEAR CUT
HEART CUT
SYMMETRY
The symmetry can be assessed by
asking the following questions: Does
the diamond have an exact shape?
For example, is a brilliant diamond
perfectly round? Are the facets
symmetrically arranged and correctly
positioned? Is the number of facets
correct? Do the upper and lower halves
of the diamond fit together properly?
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4 C s A N D C E R T I F I C AT E S
CL A RIT Y
Diamonds are graded for clarity under 10x
loupe magnification. The various grades
are as follows:
flFlawless: these have no inclusions
or outer blemishes (very rare)
ifInternally
flawless: these have
no inclusions
vvs1/Very very slightly included:
vvs2
minute inclusions that are difficult
to detect for a trained gemmologist
(it really is sometimes extremely
difficult to spot a single, tiny pinpoint of an inclusion)
vs1/Very slightly included: very small
vs2
inclusions that only a practiced
The term “inclusion” may not always
be entirely appropriate. Very often, a
diamond’s clarity may be impeded by
cleavages, fractures or cracks. Classic
inclusions are crystals in the form of
foreign bodies, such as garnets, spinels
or peridots. On rare occasions, another
diamond may be present as an inclusion
on the inside.
Often, when referring to colour and
clarity, people – unfortunately – very
often refer to inferior colour or clarity.
There is no such thing as “bad” colours
or “poor” quality. The highest ratings for
colours are D, E and F, for clarity fl, if,
vvs1 or vvs2, and there are low-grade
colours and clarity.
FL /IF
V V S1/ V V S 2
V S1/ V S 2
S I1/ S I 2
IMPERFECT I
IMPERFECT II–III
specialist will see
si1/Slightly included: small inclusi2
sions that are easy for a practiced
specialist to see
I1 to I3Imperfect
pronounced inclusions: the inclusions are clearly
visible (often to the naked eye)
and can adversely affect the
diamond’s brilliance
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COLOUR
CA R AT
For many years now, the colour of
diamonds has been graded on a scale
from D to Z. The highest colour rating is
indicated by the letter D, the lowest by
Z. When referring to diamonds from D to
H, jewellers speak of “white diamonds”.
From colour rating I and onward, the
stones gradually become yellower.
you which of the two diamonds appears
whiter, you will almost certainly point
to the stone with the D rating. But if
you had to decide which of the two
diamonds were flawless and which
vs2, you would certainly have to guess.
The reason for this is that you can only
see the difference if you look at them
under 10x magnification.
HIGH-GRADE COLOUR OR
HIGH-GRADE CLARITY?
COLOURED DIAMONDS
If ever you are faced with this question,
you should always opt for higher-grade
colour. The reason for this can be seen
from a simple example: if we put two
diamonds in front of you, one colour
rating D and the other K, and we ask
Coloured diamonds are a genuine
rarity. They encompass a vast range of
nuances, including red, orange, yellow,
green, blue, violet, brown, grey and
black. Here, too, nature has given us an
incredible array of possibilities.
Scala GIA
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F
G
H
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J
K
L
The weight of gemstones is shown in
carats to an accuracy of two decimal
places. The usual abbreviation is ct, and
1.00 ct is the equivalent of 0.2 grams.
Modern electronic carat scales even
show carat weight in thousandths of
a gram. The rounding-up rule for
diamonds is intriguing. Rounding up is
permitted only when the third decimal
place is a nine. If a diamond weighs
0.998 ct, the weight is shown as 0.99 ct
on the certificate.
0.50 ct
5,1 mm
0.75 ct
5,9 mm
1.00 ct
6,5 mm
1.50 ct
7,4 mm
2.00 ct
8,2 mm
3.00 ct
9,3 mm
M-Z
Colour
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4 C s A N D C E R T I F I C AT E S
In our workshops we create
unique pieces and exquisite
collections from the most
precious materials.
Our goldsmiths, gemstone
setters and jewellery designers
distinguish themselves
through the brilliance of
their art: tradition and
modernity are united in
a silent celebration of beauty.
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4 C s A N D C E R T I F I C AT E S
C E R T I F I C AT E S
The colour, quality and
clarity of each piece of
jewellery in this brochure
are attested by the valued
Bucherer certificate.
Some of the jewellery pieces
come with a GIA certificate.
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