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The Best Diamond Fruit Jewelry Is Ripe for Summer
Juicy, delicious and sparkling natural diamond pieces perfect for the season.
Updated August 14, 2025
Written by: Roxanne Robinson
Of summer’s many pastimes, the plethora of rich, ripe fruits is synonymous with the relaxed mood of warm weather. Unsurprisingly, this natural treat also inspires jewelry designers’ creations, especially ones that find inventive ways to illustrate sweet produce using natural diamonds. Only Natural Diamonds went in search of the freshest crop of fruit jewelry.
Meet the Experts
Brent Neale is a New York–based fine jewelry designer who launched her eponymous collection in 2017 after years as the design director for Kara Ross. Known for her whimsical, nature-inspired creations and impeccable craftsmanship, she has become a sought-after name among collectors who appreciate playful yet finely executed jewelry.
Nicole Carosella is the co-founder and creative director of Sorellina, the New York–based fine jewelry brand she runs with her sister, Kim. Drawing on her background in art and design, she blends bold, modern aesthetics with vintage influences, creating distinctive pieces that celebrate storytelling, symbolism, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Beth Hutchens, founder and creative director of FoundRae, is an authority in symbolic fine jewelry, known for infusing each design with layers of personal meaning and storytelling. Drawing on years of design experience, she has built FoundRae into one of the most influential modern jewelry houses, beloved by collectors and celebrities alike.
Mellerio Champions the Pineapple as the King of Fruit Jewelry
French jewelry house Mellerio unveiled its latest masterpiece, the Jardin des Rêves necklace, at the Palace of Versailles this July. Inspired by Marie Antoinette, the diamond and gemstone necklace and single earring set is worth just under $1 million. It’s a joyful rendering of the pineapple motif, featured on the Grand Ananas tapestry.
At the time, the pineapple was considered ‘King of Fruits’ and had recently been introduced to France, successfully grown for the first time on the Palace estate in 1733. The shape of the pineapple itself is taken from a painting by Jean-Baptiste Oudry on display in one of her boudoirs, and for Marie Antoinette, it was a symbol of refinement that recalled her love of gardens and nature.
The parure took over 500 hours to make in the house’s Parisian workshops, and in the great tradition of convertible jewelry, the pineapple pendant can be removed and worn as an earring, completing the pair.
Jessica McCormack’s Dainty Diamond Fruit Jewelry
UK-based, New Zealand-born jewelry designer Jessica McCormack‘s Fruit Salad collection is a dainty diamond celebration of “summers spent in blooming countryside orchards, capturing the essence of summer with playful, vibrant designs inspired by your favorite fruits,” according to the brand. Fresh peaches, pears, ruby red apples, cherries, and lemons are all brought to life in juicy fruit jewelry designs.
Jessica McCormack Fruit Salad Ruby Cherries & Diamond Gypset Hoop Earrings, Price Upon Request, jessicamccormack.com
Jessica McCormack Fruit Salad Lemon Drop Sapphire & Diamond Gypset Hoop Earrings, Price Upon Request, jessicamccormack.com
Jessica McCormack Fruit Salad Peachy Sapphire & Diamond Gypset Hoop Earrings, Price Upon Request, jessicamccormack.com
Jessica McCormack Fruit Salad Ruby Apple & Diamond Gypset Hoop Earrings, Price Upon Request, jessicamccormack.com
Jessica McCormack Fruit Salad Emerald Prickly Pear & Diamond Gypset Hoop Earrings, Price Upon Request, jessicamccormack.com
Brent Neale’s Playful Take on Fruit Jewelry for Alice in Wonderland
Brent Neale loves to dabble in charming realism in her namesake collection which she launched in 2017. One of her brand’s first collections, “Down the Rabbit Hole,” was inspired by her childhood affection for “Alice in Wonderland.” The collection bore a mushroom necklace that has become a brand signature. Neale longed to explore the topic further.
“What happens when Alice is all grown up? We created a narrative for grown-up Alice. The first collection had olives for her martinis, carrots, radishes, daffodils from her garden, and so forth,” Neale said in her Manhattan showroom.
The recently released part two of the collection featured a watermelon slice so realistic you could almost taste it. Its seeds are made from pear-shaped black diamonds. “I rarely work with the color black, but I wanted to use black diamonds here. I had not sourced them before, so I called our main diamond dealer and asked if he could find us some large ones consistently. He nailed it for us,” she explained of the lifelike detail.
Choosing the fruits at Alice’s picnic also had meaning. “The watermelon was chosen because it is so giving. Open one up, and you have dessert for 24; everyone loves it, children and adults alike,” she continued.
Neale leaves nature’s candy to bauble inspiration rather than culinary pursuits. “Well, let’s say the kitchen isn’t ever where you would find me, but I suppose that’s the great thing about fruit, isn’t it? I love frozen grapes; they are delicious and refreshing,” she proffered.
Sorellina’s Italian-Inspired Diamond Fruit Jewelry
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of their brand Sorellina, sisters Kim and Nicole Carosella launched the Dieci collection that celebrates the Italian heritage that gave them summers spent on the Amalfi Coast.
Determined to use Italy as the inspiration for the seminal collection, the siblings cemented the idea when scouring the Arizona gem show. “It really took shape when we saw this parcel of Sleeping Beauty turquoise in Tucson last year. The collection draws from childhood imagery and memories of the Amalfi coast. Love, family, and the things that are truly important to us,” said Nicole over email.
“We have so many fond memories of boating, swimming in the Mediterranean, wandering through the cobblestone streets, and eating gelato among the lemon trees in our relatives’ garden,” Kim said over email. Their cheerful Limoncello earrings combine 18k gold, diamonds, malachite, and yellow opal, encapsulating the popular fruit found in Capri.
While lemons may be popular in the area, the sisters claim a stone fruit as their go-to in June, July, and August. “Our favorite summertime treat is a peach-cream pie that’s made with fresh peaches and whipped cream. It’s truly delightful. A close second would be a watermelon margarita,” Kim added.
Foundrae’s Pear Pendant and the Fruit Jewelry Symbolism Behind It
Beth Hutchens of Foundrae features a pear pendant in her permanent collection. Sweet pome fruit’s name takes on a double-entendre for the jeweler who says the pear medallion represents forever and always a pair to the brand.
“Each pair comes at a time in our lives when something just feels right. These pairs of pears, we absorb them, fuse them into our own hearts, and it grows as a result. We choose to keep those pairs: friends, lovers, family, chosen family, a part of our hearts forever. Forever and always, perpetually, and unceasingly bound,” Hutchens explained over email. The pendant’s gold pear sits next to a group of pavè diamonds in a gold pear-shaped casing.
The pear might be a fall fruit, but Hutchens loves a summertime fruit dessert that impresses yet is relatively easy to make. “I love making Pavlova. It’s egg white meringue topped with fresh whipped cream and fruit. The recipe I used this weekend is from Martha Stewart but without the oranges. I typically use a mix of blueberries and raspberries,” she said.
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Two Fruit Brooches
Tiffany & Co.’s Schlumberger Two Fruit Brooch lets the imagination run wild using natural diamonds to accentuate the unnamed and presumably exotic fruits.
Robert Downey Jr. arrived at the 2025 Academy Awards with a Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. brooch pinned to his lapel. Crafted in 1956, the ruby Two Fruit Clip was sourced from the Tiffany Archives, featuring natural diamonds sculpted into leaves.
Gossip Girl alum Chace Crawford wore the fully diamond-embellished iteration to the Tiffany & Co. Blue Book 2025: Sea of Wonder launch at the Metropolitan Museum of Art this April.
Storrow’s Fruit Jewelry Packs a Colorful Punch
Storrow’s necklace reads like a Lifesaver’s fruit flavor multipack with gemstones comprising green leaves on the stems, diamonds adding accents to the cherry, and creating the grapes in a healthy purple bunch. Storrow designer Jennifer Koche prefers the real deal in summer. “I look forward to cherries and peaches coming out every summer. The sweeter the fruit, the better!” she said.
If you prefer to wear your fruit rather than eat it, this summer bounty of sparkly diamond and gem-filled fruit jewelry is ready for the picking.
