RED
ALICANTE
MARBLE
ISSUE
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N°
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2025
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IN THE NAME OF RARITY Green and red diamonds, and stories to wear: for Garatti, beauty is a matter of soul and colour
by Gianfilippo Versari - ph. courtesy by Garatti
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On the opposite page, some Garatti creations being worn. On this page, a necklace from the Domino collection in yellow gold, featuring expertly cut squareshaped emeralds surrounded by hand-set diamonds. New geometries for a new concept of jewellery
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n the heart of Milan, the world’s rarest diamonds become
diamond,” Garatti continues, “assessing color, clarity, and cut.
stories of light, identity and beauty. Founded in 2018 by
Each stone is unique—just like the person who will wear it.”
Nicolas and Milena Garatti, the Maison redefines high jewelry
While the white diamond faces something of an identity crisis
with creations that celebrate uniqueness, emotion and purity.
between luxury and commodification, color is emerging as the
Each stone is a fragment of soul. Each jewel, a one-of-a-kind
new frontier of value. It’s about identity—and it is within color
masterpiece.
that the future of the diamond is being shaped. Alongside greens,
Garatti has chosen a distinctive color: green. Hypnotic, rare,
Garatti also works with the ultra-rare Fancy Reds: only 20 to
profound. “We’ve always pursued uniqueness and exclusivity,”
30 specimens are known globally, with very few exceeding one
says Nicolas Garatti, “and that’s why it was essential to have a
carat.
defining symbol.”
Each creation is born from a fully artisanal process. In the atelier
Today, the Maison holds the world’s largest collection of green
on Piazza Cadorna, Milan, opened in 2024, clients are guided
diamonds: 60% of the known total and over 90% of those
through an immersive experience: from concept to realization,
actually available on the market. “I personally select every fancy
in an emotional journey that transcends the stone itself.
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On this page, clockwise: necklace from the Akoya Rose collection with Japanese pearls in rose and yellow gold; diamond necklace from the Iride collection with a central fancy green diamond; white gold ring with fancy green diamond; ring from the Venezia collection
Every collection expresses a vision: Akoya Rose, with Japanese pearls and rose gold petals; Domino, where emeralds play with the light; Venezia, a tribute to Venetian chandeliers; Universale, inspired by infinity; Liberty, evoking the natural world. With Iride, however, the Maison reaches its peak: a necklace broken and reassembled around a green diamond, symbolizing rebirth. Garatti also stands for sustainability and culture. All stones are natural, traceable and selected according to the Kimberley Process principles. “We work with sustainable stones. A diamond’s value also lies in its story. These are nature’s works of art—unrepeatable and authentic,” says Nicolas Garatti. Combining craftsmanship and innovation, every jewel is tailor-made to enhance extraordinary gems. Interest in fancy colour diamonds is rapidly growing among collectors and investors. “It was Garatti who brought this market to Europe—and we are proud of that.”An example of Italian excellence, with deep roots in Milan. Nicolas Garatti concludes: “Italy is our creative engine. This is where we want to continue building value. Colored diamonds will keep rising—like art, they are eternal.” garattimilano.com
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