As Harry Winston says so candidly, 'People will stare. Make it worth their while', holds true for lovers of designer jewelry. Possessing even one exquisite piece of designer jewelry can give most women quite a high! Elegance and sophistication is just the base of such jewelry, these brands also give the buyer a satisfaction that he/she has bought something that is worth its value. Buying any kind of designer jewelry also helps one to be at ease as there is always the guarantee factor and assurance of quality that is associated with branded pieces. Although many new brands are being seen emerging in the global market of the fashion industry, there are still a number of designers who rule the roost as far as fashion is concerned. The fashion conscious people always prefer to invest in a brand that symbolizes style, fashion, sophistication, and quality, as these also give a star status, once adorned. Top Designer Jewelry Brands Harry Winston This brand has a long line of jewelry designs to its credit. Harry Winston rings are extremely popular amongst most fashion savvy youngsters who are about to tie the knot. Although the 1920s and the 1930s saw a demand for small gemstones, it was Harry Winston who dared to go off the beaten track and launch large stones that were set in minute settings. One of the famous gems that belong to this brand is the dark blue Hope diamond. (45.5 carat). This look shot Harry Winston to fame and today; this brand still ranks high on the must haves of many. Tiffany Tiffany has remained to be one of the most sought after brands. It was first known as Tiffany & Young, in the year 1837. The name was later changed to Tiffany & Co in New York. It is not only the diamond jewelry that drove women wild; it is their entire range of pendants, bracelets, earrings, watches, etc. At Tiffany's, every jewel is a prized and treasured possession. Charles Lewis Tiffany, the founder of Tiffany and Co., designed a lot of lamps, mosaics, stained glass windows, and jewelry. It was only later that this company earned loads of prizes and got international status as a jewelry brand. The innovative designs were the hallmark of the Tiffany brand. Buccellati Owning a Buccellati piece would be like owning a masterpiece. The founder of this exquisite line of designer jewelry was Mario Buccellati. Every piece has a personal touch that is given by his son Gianmaria Buccellati. A family affair, innovative ideas for exquisite designs run in the Buccellati family. Today, one can still see new designs and sophisticated pieces being churned out by Buccellati. Graff Lawrence Graff, the British billionaire is behind the exquisite designs that belong to this brand. Graff is also known as the new Harry Winston of this era. With his amazing business sense, Graff has seen his business rise phenomenally with a wide range of sophisticated and unique designer jewelry. Large diamonds are the signature mark of the Graff brand. Chopard Designer jewelry lovers can never go wrong with a Chopard. Chopard first tasted success with the hot new designs in the pocket watches sector. Louis-Ulysse Chopard first began this company in 1860. The company was then bought by Karl Scheufele in 1963. Here, jewelry making was combined with the fine art of watch making. The year 1976 saw the launch of a new line 'Happy Diamonds'. The Chopard brand ensures its loyal customers that every gem is hand picked and each design is unique and is achieved after a lot of detailing. De Grisogono Black diamonds were used as a distinguishing factor under the De Grisogono label. This trend began when Gruosi incorporated this in the late 1990s. This brand houses some of the top creative designs, which are bound to captivate any woman! Today, with a global appeal, this brand has climbed new height in its segment. Swarovski This is a luxury brand that is known for its lead crystal glass products. Daniel Swarovski originally created the Swarovski crystal when he invented an automatic cutting machine in 1892. This magic crystal transformed the fashion scenario when it was used for creating exquisite jewelry. Today, Swarovski beads and crystal ornaments are a rage in the market.