The Gown—The Jewels -- A match made in Heaven

by Leibish Polnauer & Diana Jarrett

The Gown—The Jewels -- A match made in Heaven

Here’s something we can all agree on. A unique wedding gown can be the realization of a woman’s life-long dream, while precious gemstones define her matchless charm and style. The two together? This is the stuff upon which legacies are built.

This is a First

Finally, the intersection of bridal beauty and high jewelry converging into one spectacular wedding gown. Introducing ASTOR, a romantic creation made possible from the studios of Galia Lahav, renowned for her transformative wedding apparel. At the very heart of this masterpiece is a stunning 30-carat natural ruby and diamond brooch, a genius collaboration with LEIBISH that transcends trends and fickle fashion. Valued at over one million dollars, ASTOR is more than couture - it’s history in the making.

With our masterful jewelry piece as its focal point, the wedding day lives on forever as a treasured heirloom, meant to be passed down through generations.

The brooch is not merely decorative: it is designed to be removable and transformed into stand-alone fine jewelry — a keepsake beyond the dress itself. While the wedding gown is memorable, it is worn only once. The brooch will be worn again and again throughout her life, creating a special legacy only she can claim.

Ruby Reigns

The choice of ruby lends a decidedly timeless appeal. The ancient Proverbs 31:10 written thousands of years ago translates into English as, “Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies.”

Long considered the “King of Gems,” rubies are once again blazing back into bridal wear—especially with brides who crave both passion and prestige with their wedding jewels.

The fiery red stone, symbolizing the flame of eternal love and vitality, is reclaiming its rightful place alongside traditional diamonds on the world’s most photographed brides.

My Dream

Personally, I have always dreamt of selling formal gowns with jewelry, since a lady is never properly dressed without her fine jewels. Knowing that the highlight of every woman’s life is her wedding day, I envisioned colorful jewelry being central to her bridal ensemble.

Shared Vision

In this way, couture bridal designer Galia Lahav and I share the same vision. Jewelry enhances the beauty of Galia Lahav’s designs and transforms one special evening into an everlasting memory.

Our joint endeavor, “LEIBISH × GALIA LAHAV — The Forever Collection” combines high jewels, couture aesthetics and expert diamond craftsmanship.  Galia Lahav’s “Keepsake” philosophy for their Fall 2026 (and onward) collections emphasizes dresses as heirlooms— objects to pass down — and their collaboration with LEIBISH plays into that vision. 

Marriage made in Heaven

This partnership between Galia Lahav and LEIBISH is truly like a marriage made in heaven. Galia Lahav’s couture gowns become elevated even more with the right fine jewelry. And with LEIBISH colorful jewelry they can reach the sky.

Every Bride is Unique

Each jewelry piece is bespoke for the individual bride and her gown. So, depending on the bride’s taste, a brooch featuring an exceptional red ruby or even a pink or vivid yellow diamond commands attention while complementing the stunning bride.