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M.S. Rau Jewels M.S. Rau offers one-of-a-kind jewels by history's most renowned makers including Bulgari, Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and others.

10/21/2026

What makes this Tiffany & Co. sapphire’s blue so remarkable?

This 3.26-carat Kashmir sapphire displays a richly saturated, velvety blue without heat treatment. Its accompanying AGL report confirms both its Kashmir origin and unheated status.

The sugarloaf cabochon crowns an Art Deco platinum ring, framed by two square-cut diamonds and finished with delicate filigree and engraved foliate details.

Discover this ring on our website. Item No. 32-2936.

10/19/2026

What could a conch shell be hiding?

Naturally formed inside the queen conch of the Caribbean, conch pearls are prized for their rarity and distinctive pink hues.

These three jewels reveal their possibilities: a necklace with 13 pink conch pearls alternating with briolette diamonds, earrings with pearl drops suspended from diamond lines and a ring framed by a double diamond halo.

Which would you choose?

Discover these pieces on our website. Item Nos. 32-2773 (necklace), 32-2774 (earrings) and 32-2842 (ring).

What’s in Cartier’s jewelry zoo?A pearl-covered poodle, a chalcedony turtle, an opal kingfisher and an elephant that kee...
10/15/2026

What’s in Cartier’s jewelry zoo?

A pearl-covered poodle, a chalcedony turtle, an opal kingfisher and an elephant that keeps time join the maison’s famous panther. Each reveals Cartier’s eye for turning precious materials into creatures with personality.

Swipe to explore five Cartier creations from M.S. Rau’s past collection. All featured pieces are from our sold archives.

Which animal would you choose?

10/14/2026

One exceptional opal would command attention. This necklace brings together 33.

Totaling approximately 436.00 carats, these graduated Ethiopian opal beads display remarkable translucence and play of color.

Emerald beads totaling approximately 28.00 carats and black onyx roundels punctuate the composition. Beyond their scale, the achievement lies in the matching: assembling 33 opal beads of this size and quality is exceptionally rare.

A collaboration with . Discover this piece on our website. Item No. 31-4143.

10/13/2026

What’s hiding beneath Tiffany’s scarab?

Designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany & Co. circa 1910, this ring holds an unexpected detail: its carved scarab rotates within an ornate yellow gold setting, revealing further carving on its underside and sides.

Egyptian Revival inspiration meets Tiffany’s nature-inspired Art Nouveau vision in a jewel that rewards a closer look.

Discover this piece on our website. Link in the comments.

How did an empress’s love of pink connect California mines to China’s imperial court?Empress Dowager Cixi especially pri...
10/08/2026

How did an empress’s love of pink connect California mines to China’s imperial court?

Empress Dowager Cixi especially prized pink and red tourmaline. Her preference helped drive shipments of the gemstone from San Diego County across the Pacific to China.

One of October’s birthstones, tourmaline carries a story that reaches far beyond the jewelry box. Swipe to follow its journey from California mines to imperial adornment.

Explore pink tourmaline in the M.S. Rau collection.

10/07/2026

What happens when Louis Comfort Tiffany’s love of color takes the form of jewelry?

Dating to circa 1915, these Art Nouveau earrings unite sapphires, emeralds and colored diamonds with delicate enamelwork and flowing yellow gold scrolls. Look closely: each earring has its own arrangement of gemstones, creating a pair with subtle differences.

Attributed to the tenure of Meta K. Overbeck, head designer of Tiffany & Co.’s Art Jewelry Department, they reflect the love of nature and color she helped translate into jewels.

Discover this piece on our website. Item No. 32-2929.

10/05/2026

What does 43.64 carats of fire opal look like?

Four pear-shaped Mexican fire opals bring vivid orange color to these platinum drop earrings. Totaling approximately 43.64 carats, the opals are framed by diamond halos and linked by bezel-set diamonds, with approximately 4.00 carats of diamonds completing the design.

Discover this piece on our website. Item No. 32-1736.

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630 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA

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Monday 9am - 5:15pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:15pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:15pm
Thursday 9am - 5:15pm
Friday 9am - 5:15pm
Saturday 9am - 5:15pm

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