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The surprise of Serendipity Paris

For the uninitiated, the term serendipity means discovering something by chance, i.e. finding something unsought and unexpected, while looking for another. The term was coined by the English writer Horace Walpole in the 18th century. But it is also the name of a Maison, Serendipity Paris, founded by Christine Chen in 2017. The name is not accidental. The designer and gemologist discovered her passion for gems by chance during a trip to Australia over a decade ago: she witnessed the entire process of cutting and polishing a rough diamond, with a small opaque stone becoming a polished brilliant. The word serendipity is therefore perfectly apt.

Collana Blooming Ginko in oro, smeraldi colombiani non trattati per 12,75 carati, diamanti. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Blooming Ginko necklace in gold, 12.75 carats of untreated Colombian emeralds, diamonds. Copyright: gioiellis.com

The experience prompted Christine Chen to become a gemologist and to found her own Maison, with the idea of ​​doing the best possible. In fact, the designer has realized that gems are often cut or set badly, or are unable to express their beauty. Serendipity Paris is based in Paris and uses the best quality stones. Jewelery design is also a strong point, as in collections such as Double Me or My little One.

Collana Blooming Ginko, dettaglio. Copyright: gioiellis.com Copyright: gioiellis.com
Blooming Ginko necklace, detail. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Orecchini componibili Blooming Ginko. Copyright: gioiellis.com Copyright: gioiellis.com Copyright: gioiellis.com
Blooming Ginko modular earrings. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Orecchini in elementi separati. Copyright: gioiellis.com Copyright: gioiellis.com Copyright: gioiellis.com Copyright: gioiellis.com
Earrings in separate elements. Copyright: gioiellis.com
tiara in oro bianco, acquamarina brasiliana taglio cuore per 50carati, diamanti. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Tiara in white gold, 50 carat heart-cut Brazilian aquamarine, diamonds. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Anello con giada antica taglio cabochon e diamanti
Ring with ancient cabochon cut jade and diamonds. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Nouvel Heritage, but in the tradition

The innovative but judicious jewels of the French Maison Nouvel Heritage ♦ ︎

He has only a few years of life, but he has already conquered a place in the world of jewelry: born in 2015, Nouvel Heritage has succeeded in getting itself talked about. A merit that is above all the founder and creative director, Camille Parruitte. And thanks also to his mother, former director of Cartier, who encouraged the vocation of Camille, who worked in the gemstone trade before founding her jewelry brand.

Diamond Thread ring
Diamond Thread ring

Having tradition with active goldsmith workshops in and around Paris, including the one purchased by Camille’s mother, allowed the young Parisian brand to immediately establish the right contacts to make the pieces of the collections. The jewels are in 18 carat gold and with diamonds and precious stones of ethical origin, while the design is a bridge between avant-garde and tradition. Because Nouvel Heritage wants jewels to be fresh, innovative, but also comfortable when worn. A need that Camille Parruitte has understood well by working within the jewelery manufacturing world. Now, however, Camille is based in New York, although it continues to produce collections in France that were immediately successful.

Dinner Date Mood Hoops
Dinner Date Mood Hoops
Monday Morning Mood Hoops
Monday Morning Mood Hoops

Tuxedo Mood Bangle
Tuxedo Mood Bangle

Anello in oro rosa con diamanti, collezione Thread
Rose gold ring with diamonds, Thread collection

Anello in oro rosa con diamanti
Rose gold ring with diamonds

The noble debut of Persan & Bellefond

A new jewelry brand based in Paris has been born: Persan & Bellefond. The brand was founded by Guy Jourdier, an expert in the sector: he has been a consultant specialized in the jewelery and diamond sector for years, as well as having held the position of associate director of Bellon & Fils, a third-party jewelery manufacturer. Jourdier is also president of Richemont & Jourdier, the company that controls the new brand. In short, a professional who knows the market well.

Anello in oro e ceramica verde muschio e fuchsia con diamanti
Ring in gold and moss green and fuchsia ceramic with diamonds

Persan & Bellefond is a new adventure that aims to win not only the favor of Parisians, but also of women from other European countries. The style of the jewelery is innovative and includes the use of colored ceramic together with gold and diamonds. The name of the Maison also derives from the collaboration of a Parisian couple, an artist fascinated by colors and design, and a professional with over twenty years of experience, Guy Jourdier. But also the union of two distinctive families with a long history behind them: the Doublet de Persan and the Gautier de Bellefond. The logo with three dragonflies symbolizes the heraldry of the founding families.

Anello blu Jodhpur
Jodhpur Blue Ring
Anello classico Terre orange
Classic ring Terre orange
Anello doppio verde muschio e blu Jodhpur
Moss green and Jodhpur blue double ring

The march of Kiros

From India to Paris: Kiros multiplies and also expands the amount of fantasy in its collections.
From Jaipur to Mumbai. From Mumbai to Paris. And after Paris, Madrid. And then also in other cities, Hong Kong, and the United States. It cannot be said that Manish Jain does not have a spirit of initiative. Together with Yacine Challal he founded the Kiros Jewels brand and then Kiros Paris. Partners are Kgk Creations, a company of the Kgk Diamonds group, with over 100 years of experience in the production and distribution of jewellery, Gemco, a company known for innovative designs, while Yacine Challal is an entrepreneur, designer and jewelery enthusiast. Objective: to seek a path distinct from that of used and abused styles.

Orecchini in oro bianco e ametista
Orecchini in oro bianco e ametista

An unusual style choice, but with absolutely traditional materials: pink or white gold, diamonds. A Parisian taste is perceptible, even if the jewelry is manufactured in India. In short, a product of globalization that knows no borders, not even those of the style, which is absolutely versatile. Where it will arrive?

Anello in oro giallo con diamanti, rubini, smeraldo di 2,65 carati e agata
Yellow gold ring with diamonds, rubies, 2.65 carat emerald and agate
Anello in oro rosa con diamanti bianchi e zaffiri
Rose gold ring with white diamonds and sapphires
Collana in oro, diamanti, acquamarina
Necklace in gold, diamonds, aquamarine
Orecchini in oro 18 carati, argento, diamanti, smeraldi, zaffiri, tsavorite
Earrings in 18k gold, silver, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, tsavorite
Orecchini in oro 18 carati, argento, diamanti, zaffiri, smeraldi, rubini
Earrings in 18k gold, silver, diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, rubies

The precious dreams of Morphée

The refined collections of Morphée Joaillerie.

Morpheus is a myth associated with sleep, peace and tranquility. But in the jewelery shop he evokes a Parisian Maison («a few steps from the famous Place Vendôme») that wants to «crystallize the dreams of mankind through the use of gold and precious stones». Morphée Joaillerie, on the other hand, arose from the dreams of Belgian designer Pamela Hastry. Her jewels are limited edition, just like the wishes that can be realized, but with the possibility of producing them to measure. Pamela learned her trade in London, refined it in Rome, and sells it in Paris. Ah, Pamela Hastry is also a gemologist. In short, a first class trip.

Orecchini della collezione Florealis in oro, diamanti, tormalina rosa. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Earrings from the Florealis collection in gold, diamonds, pink tourmaline. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Skilled French artisans transform her ideas into collections based on cherry blossoms, butterflies, buttercups and forget-me-nots. But also Make a Wish or Millésime. If the ingredients on Morphée’s menu are not surprising (gold, precious stones), the lightness and composition of the individual pieces are completely original. A symbolic collection, in the high jewelery line, is Florealis, which uses diamonds and rubellite for jewels inspired by the delicate and complicated patterns of flowers. The Maison also recently renewed its website.
Morphee Joaillerie bracciale a fascia diamanti bianchi e fancy gialli copyright gioiellis
Morphée Joaillerie, band bracelet with white and yellow diamonds. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Bracciale a fascia con diamanti bianchi. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Band bracelet with white diamonds. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Anello della collezione Florealis con diamanti e rubellite. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Ring from the Florealis collection with diamonds and rubellite. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Collana della collezione Florealis. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Necklace from the Florealis collection. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Orecchini doppi con diamanti e tormaline rosa. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Double earrings with diamonds and pink tourmalines. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Orecchini con diamanti fancy gialli. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Earrings with fancy yellow diamonds. Copyright: gioiellis.com

The historic Vever brand returns in Paris

In Paris there is a new old Maison: Vever. New because it was just opened a couple of years ago in the Place Vendôme area by Camille and Damien Vever. Old because the founders are the heirs of Henri Jean Baptiste Eugène Vever (1854-1954), French jeweler, writer and art collector, protagonist of the Art Nouveau and Belle Epoque period. Camille Vever has chosen to enter the world of jewelry thanks to a brooch, obviously signed Vever, donated by her grandmother for her 16th birthday. After much deliberation, at the age of 40 she decided to leave the post of general manager of a biopharmaceutical company and enlisted one of his brothers.

Anello Ginko in oro bianco e diamante blu sintetico
Ginko ring in white gold and synthetic blue diamond

The Maison founded by his grandfather had remained active until 1982. Now it receives a new impulse. But in a completely new situation from a century ago, Vever’s guidelines have also changed from the past. For example, the Maison has decided to use only recycled gold and synthetic diamonds to respect the environment. At its debut Vever presents two lines of high jewelery and fine jewelry: rings, necklaces and bracelets reflect two different aesthetics, one reminiscent of historical jewels with the use of enamel, Akoya pearls and baroque shapes, while another line is more modern with simple and soft shapes, alongside a more elaborate collection inspired by Ginko flowers.

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Nuit Magique high jewelery necklace in recycled gold, synthetic diamonds, enamel, Akoya pearls
Anello di alta gioielleria Nuit Magique in oro riciclato, diamanti sintetici, smalto
Nuit Magique high jewelery ring in recycled gold, synthetic diamonds, enamel
Anello Ginko in oro riciclato e diamanti sintetici
Ginko ring in recycled gold and synthetic diamonds
Collana Ginko in oro riciclato e diamanti sintetici
Ginko necklace in recycled gold and synthetic diamonds
Collana Ginko in oro riciclato e diamanti sintetici
Ginko necklace in recycled gold and synthetic diamonds
Orecchino singolo in oro riciclato e diamanti sintetici
Single earring in recycled gold and synthetic diamonds

Graff in yellow in Paris

Sunrise: A Celebration of Graff Yellow Diamonds. Those who love yellow diamonds already know which door to knock on. But it is not that of the London flagship store, where Graff is based, one of the most famous brands for its range of diamond jewellery, also in the yellow version. The British jeweler has instead chosen the Paris store in Rue Saint-Honoré to exhibit his collection of yellow diamonds in a short exhibition. Alongside historical pieces, Graff also proposed a novelty: an exceptional high jewelery necklace.

Sunrise Graff Yellow Diamond Necklace
Sunrise Graff Yellow Diamond Necklace

It is a necklace that is worth a seven-figure and is composed of a 30-carat fancy intense yellow pear-shaped diamond, extremely rare, accompanied by another 138 carats of yellow and white diamonds. In addition to being an extremely precious jewel, the necklace is also the result of a long process. Each element has been created with careful craftsmanship with the aim of bringing out the central stone. Graff is a Maison famous for its yellow diamonds, such as the one called Stella di Bombay, purchased in 1974, a historic yellow stone cut and polished by Graff using innovative techniques for the time. Or Delaire Sunrise, a 118.08-carat diamond, or the Golden Empress, a 132.55-carat honey-colored diamond.

Collana composta da un diamante a forma di pera giallo intenso fancy da 30 carati, estremamente raro, accompagnato da altri 138 carati di diamanti gialli e bianchi
Necklace composed of an extremely rare 30-carat fancy deep yellow pear-shaped diamond accompanied by another 138 carats of yellow and white diamonds
La lavorazione del ciondolo della collana
The making of the pendant of the necklace
Orecchini Sunrise Graff Yellow
Sunrise Graff Yellow Earrings
Lavorazione della collana di Graff
Processing of the Graff necklace

The Nuun geometries

Nuun’s jewels in Paris: geometries and high jewelry inspired by nature with a truly personal style ♦

Nuun Jewels opened its first store in Paris, in the rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, the classic street of jewelers, next to the famous Place Vêndome.  Soul and mind of the new Maison is Noorah Al Faisal, grew up in the Middle East and Europe. “It was my mother who taught me that jewelry is art, a form of deep and moving expression as a painting or sculpture,” she says.

Anello in oro giallo e diamanti
Ring in yellow gold and diamonds

After graduating in English literature at King Saud University, followed by a brief experience in interior design, Noorah was dedicated to the world of fine jewelery. She learned the craft from Georland, a fine jewelry workshop in Paris famous among fans. Then, she started drawing the first jewels. The breakthrough came when Noorah was invited to take part in a small exhibition in a London gallery.

A few months later, in the fall of 2014, she launched Nuun Jewels. For the first collection created 24 unique pieces inspired by nature. But they are the geometric patterns, so characteristic of Oriental art, the real stars. Nothing exotic, though. Music, nature and architecture are the three main inspirations. For example, in the T-shaped jewelry bracelet and necklace Tuwaiq. Or in Banajir collection, composed of metal bracelets in four colors (white, yellow, black or pink) that can fit together to form multi-layered volumes. East and West are sometimes very close.

Anello in oro rosa, diamanti, smalto
Ring in pink gold, diamonds, enamel
Anello in oro rosa, diamanti, rame ossidato
Ring in pink gold, diamonds, oxidized copper
Anello in oro, turchese, diamanti, che raffigura la maschera funeraria di una giovane principessa
Ring in gold, turquoise, diamonds, depicting the funeral mask of a young princess
Orecchini in oro e quarzo
Gold and quartz earrings
Orecchini in oro rosa, diamanti, rame ossidato
Earrings in pink gold, diamonds, oxidized copper

The Gringoire jewels

The jewels of the French Maison Gringoire, a Parisian with a century and a half of history ♦ ︎
“I wrote silences, nights, I noticed the inexpressible, I stared dizzy.” While Arthur Rimbaud, one of the great French poets of the late nineteenth century, wrote these words, in Paris at number 79 of rue de Turbigo, in Paris, a new brand of jewelry was born. It was founded in 1880 by Achille Hourdequin. After the founder’s sudden death in 1942, Gérard Gringoire, the son-in-law, took over the company, along with his wife, Edith Hourdequin. The company has been successful.

Anello in oro bianco e topazio blu
Ring in white gold and blue topaz

Today around 500 jewelers in France distribute the H. Gringoire brand. Not only that: the Maison’s jewels are also distributed in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the United States. After almost a century and a half, in short, Gringoire Joaillier is still a Maison that focuses on high quality jewelry, often with large colored stones, such as amethysts, topazes and citrines, surrounded by diamonds.

Anello con ametista rosa e diamanti, oro 18 carati
Ring with pink amethyst and diamonds, 18K gold
Anello con zaffiri rosa e diamanti, oro 18 carati
Ring with pink sapphires and diamonds, 18K gold
Anello con rubino e diamanti, oro 18 carati
Ruby and diamond ring, 18K gold
Anello con topazio blu e diamanti, collezione Intemporelle
Ring with blue topaz and diamonds, Intemporelle collection
pendente con topazio blu e diamanti, collezione Intemporelle
Pendant with blue topaz and diamonds, Intemporelle collection

Serendipity high jewelery between waves and Monet

Serendipity is an unplanned lucky discovery, and for this reason the sea can be one of the places to find it. Serendipity Jewelry is the brand founded in Paris in 2017 by Christine Chen, who discovered her passion for stones over ten years ago, on the occasion of a trip to Australia, and thanks to a chance encounter, which suggested the name of the Maison . Now the designer combines the concept of surprise with that of waves, but not only, just in time for the move to 16 Place Vendôme.

Christine Chen. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Christine Chen. Copyright: gioiellis.com

A line of new jewels is dedicated to the ocean and is called Riding the wave. Part of this series is a necklace inlaid with diamonds to resemble rolling waves, with a drop-shaped crystal aqua hanging below and a white Australian pearl dotting between. In addition, the lapis lazuli bead tassel also adds a unique sparkle to the luster of the shimmering necklace. A ring reproduces the soft waves of the sea with small pavé diamonds and a pearl in the centre.

Anello in oro con diamanti, perla e smalto, ispirato al volume di un'onda
Gold ring with diamonds, pearl and enamel, inspired by the volume of a wave. Copyright: gioiellis.com

The Secret d’Iris collection is instead inspired by the flower which has been the national symbol of France since the Middle Ages. This collection includes a necklace worked as if it were lace, with pink tourmaline and a pair of earrings. Platinum and diamonds seem to become hand-embroidered lace. It’s always France that inspired Monet’s The Gardens of Secret d’Iris earrings. The impressionist painter painted flowers in paintings from his last period. Serendipity transforms the garden into earrings with tanzanites, tourmalines, aquamarines, sapphires, amethysts, tsavorites, purple sapphires.

Orecchini con tanzanite, tormalina, acquamarina, zaffiri viola, ametista, tsavorite
Earrings with tanzanite, tourmaline, aquamarine, purple sapphires, amethyst, tsavorite

High jewelery also with a Paraíba tourmaline ring dedicated to Monet’s Garden, which depicts the flowers that bloom in spring. The main stone is an oval shaped Paraiba, embellished with tourmalines, pink sapphires, tsavorites and sapphires.

Anello Giardini di Monet, con tormalina paraiba ovale, tormaline, zaffiri, tsavoriti
Giardini di Monet ring, with oval paraiba tourmaline, tourmalines, sapphires, tsavorites
Orecchini con lapislazzuli, diamanti, perla. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Earrings with lapis lazuli, diamonds, pearl. Copyright: Gioiellis.com
Collana con lapislazzuli, diamanti, perla, cristallo di rocca pendente. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Necklace with lapis lazuli, diamonds, pearl, pendant rock crystal. Copyright: Gioiellis.com
Orecchini Secret d'Iris con diamanti e tormaline rosa
Secret d’Iris earrings with diamonds and pink tourmalines
Serendipity Jewelry dettaglio collana
Detail of the Secret d’Iris necklace with diamonds and pink tourmalines

Viltier, the new jewels made in Paris

The pair have two 24-karat names: Iris de La Villardière and Thomas Montier Leboucher. They have been friends since childhood and have a common passion for jewelry. Together they created a new brand in Paris: Viltier. Behind them they have two different experiences in the world of jewelry: Stone Paris for Iris and Cartier London for Thomas. They started from one point: all Viltier creations are Fairmined certified, that is, with sustainable gold. In addition, the jewelry is designed and handcrafted in Paris, with stones that come from conflict-free countries with socially responsible origin. Paradoxically, it was also the covid epidemic that accelerated the project of the founding couple.

18k yellow gold malachite and diamonds ring
18k yellow gold malachite and diamonds ring

The division of duties requires that the jewelry designs are taken care of by Iris, while the management of stones and gold is entrusted to Thomas. The jewels play creatively with geometry. The rings that form a chain are processed and transformed with the addition of diamonds, mother-of-pearl, malachite or bull’s-eye, the name of a variety of quartz with a brown-golden color.

18k yellow gold pink sapphires 1
Edge collection, 18k yellow gold, pink sapphires ring
Rayon collection, 18k yellow gold, mother of pearl and diamonds
Rayon collection, 18k yellow gold, mother of pearl and diamonds
Bangle 18k yellow gold
Bangle 18k yellow gold
Bracciale in oro 18 carati, diamanti, occhio di bue
Bracelet in 18K gold, diamonds, bull’s eye
Orecchini in oro 18 carati, diamanti, lapislazzulo
Earrings in 18K gold, diamonds, lapis lazuli
Orecchini in oro 18 carati, diamanti, madreperla
Earrings in 18K gold, diamonds, mother of pearl
Orecchini in oro 18 carati, diamanti, malachite
Earrings in 18K gold, diamonds, malachite

New Postcards from India by Lydia Courteille

Return to India with Lydia Courteille. The Parisian artist-designer, a great and tireless traveler, adds new pieces to her Indian Song collection, a diary made up of images transformed into jewels, a reminder of her tour in the great Asian country of the French creator. The collection, presented in 2022, is thus enriched with new sculpture-pieces, in the imaginative and eclectic style that distinguishes Lydia Courteille. The additions are precious and particularly elaborate. Rings and bracelets are not only inspired by Indian monuments or icons, but are transfigured with an inimitable goldsmith’s virtuosity.

the Secret Ring, con un Teschio Sadu (figura di asceta della religione induista), realizzato con lapislazzuli scolpiti e adornato con tutti i tipi di pietre preziose colorate: rubino, zaffiro, zaffiri colorati, smeraldo
the Secret Ring, con un Teschio Sadu (figura di asceta della religione induista), realizzato con lapislazzuli scolpiti e adornato con tutti i tipi di pietre preziose colorate: rubino, zaffiro, zaffiri colorati, smeraldo

Two examples: the Secret Ring, with a Sadu Skull (ascetic figure of the Hindu religion), made with carved lapis lazuli and adorned with all kinds of colored precious stones: ruby, sapphire, fancy sapphire, emerald. Or the surprising Taj Mahal ring, inspired by the Mughal-era architectural jewel found in Agra, made with a 27.24-carat tourmaline, tsavorite, moonstone, ruby, diamond, pink sapphire, gold. Not to mention the ring in the shape of a chest with a secret, made with a carved emerald, sapphires and diamonds, which can be opened.

Orecchini a forma di cobra con rubini
Orecchini a forma di cobra con rubini
Anello scrigno in oro, smeraldo intagliato, gemme
Anello scrigno in oro, smeraldo intagliato, gemme
Anello con ametiste, zaffiri viola, orange, diamanti, pietra luna intagliata
Anello con ametiste, zaffiri viola, orange, diamanti, pietra luna intagliata
Bracciale con diamanti e zaffiri di diversi colori
Bracciale con diamanti e zaffiri di diversi colori
Bracciale tigre, con smeraldi intagliati, oro, diamanti brown, zaffiri, tsavoriti
Bracciale tigre, con smeraldi intagliati, oro, diamanti brown, zaffiri, tsavoriti

Marion Vidal, new architectures




The new bijoux-designs by the French designer and architect Marion Vidal  ♦︎

Take a few ceramic elements, add small Carrara marble segments and join them with plexiglas thermoformed and hand polished in the South of France. Now sauté with gilt brass and, if necessary, a dash of vermeil. Mix well and, if you have carefully followed Marion Vidal’s recipe, you will obtain a pleasant, modern, lively jewel.

Read also: Line and point according to Marion Vidal

Orecchini in plexiglass e ottone dorato 24 carati
Orecchini in plexiglass e ottone dorato 24 carati

But, in fact, if you really want to imitate the French designer, you also need an architecture degree, like that of Marion Vidal, who interprets her bijoux as if they were compositions of elements from which a project for a monument, a house, a cathedral must arise . Made, however, according to the most essential, almost subversive philosophy of architecture. Imagine, therefore, conceiving a jewel by carefully studying surfaces and volumes, weight and shades, without considering the addition of secondary, redundant details. It is the goal that Marion Vidal has reached, and that is repeated with the new collections.
Bracciale Onda, plexiglass e ottone dorato
Bracciale Onda, plexiglass e ottone dorato, laccio in jersey

Marion Vidal’s jewels can be found in her boutique in Paris, but also in the online shop on the site, as well as in various cities of the world, from Los Angeles to Seoul, in the shops of some stylists (Paul Smith in London, Christian Wijnants in Antwerp ), and even in museums (Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris or in jewelery galleries (Macle in Beyrouth).
Anello in vermeil e argento spazzolato
Anello in vermeil e argento spazzolato

Collana in plexiglass, ottone dorato, nastro in polyester
Collana in plexiglass, ottone dorato, nastro in polyester
Collana Cléopatre con nastro in jewrsey, ottone dorato e poliestere
Collana Cléopatre con nastro in jewrsey, ottone dorato e poliestere

Anello in vermeil e lapislazzuli
Anello in vermeil e lapislazzuli







Colors and gems by Anaïs Rheiner




Jewels in gold and precious stones, but above all seen through the eyes of those who have long lived in Africa, such as Anaïs Rheiner ♦

Anaïs Reiner is Swiss, but has long lived in Africa, first in Zimbabwe and then in South Africa. She opened its first store in Mozambique, in 2002. “I love this country, with colonial houses faded by years of war. But Zimbabwe was at that time still too poor. “After she moved, the violence has made escape from South Africa and she moved in the friendly France, in Paris, where he opened his boutique-laboratory in a small street 6, rue Cardinal.

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Anello Trio Lumineux in oro giallo 18 carati, iolite, tormalina rosa e acquamarina
Her jewels reflect the strange aspects of the African continent: brightness and great contradictions. In addition, a certain hardness and at the same time hidden wealth: Zimbabwe emeralds, pearls, diamonds and, of course, so much gold. A set that has made a success of the designer, time ago, to Révélation, the exhibition dedicated to the art of creation staged at the Grand Palais in Paris.

Anello in oro 18 carati e diamanti
Anello in oro 18 carati e diamanti
Orecchini Cerisiers en fleurs in oro 18 carati e diamanti
Orecchini Cerisiers en fleurs in oro 18 carati e diamanti
Anello in oro con tormaline verdi, diamanti, zaffiri orange, tsavorite e peridoto
Anello in oro con tormaline verdi, diamanti, zaffiri orange, tsavorite e peridoto

Anello in oro giallo 18 carati con granato giallo e due granati rosa
Anello in oro giallo 18 carati con un granato giallo e due granati rosa

Orecchini Cerisiers en fleurs in oro 18 carati e diamanti
Orecchini Cerisiers en fleurs in oro 18 carati e diamanti

Anello in oro con tormaline verdi, diamanti, zaffiri orange, tsavorite e peridoto
Anello in oro con tormaline verdi, diamanti, zaffiri orange, tsavorite e peridoto







New fruits in Gucci’s Hortus Deliciarum




Hortus deliciarum (Garden of Delights) is the title of a medieval manuscript by Herrad of Landsberg, located in the abbey of Hohenburg, in Alsace, better known as Mont Sainte-Odile. The manuscript contained at least 20 song lyrics (only two survive), all originally notated for the music. But Hortus deliciarum is also the name of countless jewelry collections, to which Gucci’s high jewelry is now added. The novelties of the collection, anticipated in June 2022, were presented during the couture week in Paris.

Orecchini con diamanti, tormalina verde, granato mandarino
Orecchini con diamanti, tormalina verde, granato mandarino

Colors, geometric designs, fantasy: instead of the notes, Gucci has used the tools of jewelry, with stones in dazzling colors, such as rubellite, amethyst, mandarin garnet and emerald, in addition to the classic diamonds. The design of the necklaces, earrings and bracelets is also inspired by a geometric motif taken from ancient Rome, such as the chains with hexagonal rings. Or with a so-called chevron motif, as in the yellow gold bracelet, with diamonds and an oval-shaped 16-carat rubellite tourmaline: a jewel that, Gucci points out, takes 200 hours to make.
Anello in oro giallo, diamanti e una tormalina verde di 38,8 carati
Anello in oro giallo, diamanti e una tormalina verde di 38,8 carati

Bracciale in oro giallo con  al centro una rubellite
Bracciale in oro giallo con al centro una rubellite
Anello con diamanti e una tanzanite di 14,7 carati
Anello con diamanti e una tanzanite di 14,7 carati

Collana con catena geometrica, con diamanti e granato mandarino
Collana con catena geometrica, con diamanti e granato mandarino







Korloff from black to pink




The Luna collection by the Parisian brand Korloff: gold, diamonds and many rounded geometries ♦

Hold a record is a good starting point, even for the jewels: the Parisian brand Korloff can boast of a record not little, that of the largest black diamond in the world, the 88 carat weight, cut with 57 perfect edges. It is insured for $ 37 million. The Korloff Black is the soul and symbol of society and it is showed around the world for decades.

Il diamante nero di 88 carati Karloff
Il diamante nero di 88 carati Karloff

But of course, the Maison also offers a lot of other jewels.

Anyway, it all started in 1978, when Daniel Paillasseur conceived the brand Korloff Paris, inspired in part by the journey of Korloff family Sapojnikov from Russia to France. In the nineteenth century this precious stone belonged for several generations to the Russian family of Karloff-Sapozhnikov. And according to legend, the Karloff Noir brings good luck and prosperity to those who touch it. Apart from the black diamond that has given him fame, the Parisian brand produces high-level jewelry, as well as watches and other luxury products, such as perfumes. Korloff has 50 boutiques around the world.

Anello Korlove in oro rosa  e diamanti neri
Anello Korlove in oro rosa e diamanti neri
Anello in oro bianco e diamanti della collezione Eclat, ispirata alla piramide dl Louve
Anello in oro bianco e diamanti della collezione Eclat, ispirata alla piramide dl Louve
Orecchini della collezione Eclat in oro rosa e diamanti
Orecchini della collezione Eclat in oro rosa e diamanti

orecchini soleil
Orecchini Soleil in oro giallo e diamanti

Collezione di alta gioielleria Divine Nature, anello con diamanti
Collezione di alta gioielleria Divine Nature, anello con diamanti

Orecchini in oro rosa con 192 diamanti, per 2,50 carati
Orecchini in oro rosa con 192 diamanti, per 2,50 carati







The new bijoux by Aurélie Bidermann




Art lover, model, traveller. But, above all, one of the signatures in the world of Parisian bijoux: Aurélie Bidermann has traveled extensively in South America and India. But it was her studies in art history in New York and Paris that prompted the designer to work first as an art historian in the impressionist and contemporary art departments of Sotheby’s. But gemology studied in Antwerp, talismans and art nouveau pushed Aurélie Bidermann towards the world of jewelry. His first creations and her brand are from 2004.

Pendente Scarabée con opale rosa intagliato
Pendente Scarabée con opale rosa intagliato

An imaginative, informal style, defined as boho, was immediately liked by the Parisians. In 2010 Aurélie Bidermann began selling her bijoux online and in 2012 she opened her first shop on the Rive Gauche, in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, followed by another on the opposite bank of the Seine. They are bijoux that favor a cheerful creativity, made with a simple gold plating, with the use of materials such as bakelite. Among the celebrities who have worn her bijoux are Kate Moss, Lou Doillon, Sharon Stone and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
Anello placcato oro con turchese
Anello placcato oro con turchese

Bracciale DIana dorato e bachelite
Bracciale Diana dorato e bachelite
Anello Tao placcato oro
Anello Tao placcato oro
Orecchini Bouquet dorati con oro giallo e rodolite
Orecchini Bouquet dorati con oro giallo e rodolite
Orecchini Selma placcati oro giallo
Orecchini Selma placcati oro giallo
Pendente con pendente che contiene zaffiri multicolori
Pendente con pendente che contiene zaffiri multicolori







The new jewels of Caterina Murino




While acting on the stage of the Théâtre de la Madeleine in Paris, where the comedy Le Tourbillon was scheduled, Caterina Mourino did not stop taking care of her second profession: jewelry design. After making her debut in 2017 with a collection centered on coral (we talked about it here) her creative vein has expanded to other forms of jewelry. But without forgetting what was the starting point of her brand Caterina Murino Jewellery: the actress’s collections are always made in her native land, Sardinia.

Choker in oro bianco a filigrana con ametista di 22 carati
Choker in oro bianco a filigrana con ametista di 22 carati

Jewels, for example, often use the traditional filigree technique, with gold threads intertwined to form the design of necklaces, rings, bracelets or brooches. And next to the coral, the actress-designer has added the traditional ingredients of the jewelry menu: gold, diamonds, semi-precious stones. The Caterina Murino Jewelery brand also supported the Stand Up for African Mothers campaign, which aims to raise funds to train midwives in Africa.
Collana in oro bianco a filigrana con tre zaffiri star
Collana in oro bianco a filigrana con tre zaffiri star

Bracciale Distillato di Rugiada in oro 18 carati a filigrana e zaffiro
Bracciale Distillato di Rugiada in oro 18 carati a filigrana e zaffiro
Orecchini Love Knots in oro 18 carati
Orecchini Love Knots in oro 18 carati
Anello in oro 18 carati Fili di Acqua
Anello in oro 18 carati Fili di Acqua
Spilla Spiderwebs in oro e diamante
Spilla Spiderwebs in oro giallo e diamante

Pezzo unico, collana in oro giallo a filigrana con rubellite brasiliana
Pezzo unico, collana in oro giallo a filigrana con rubellite brasiliana







The impossible chains by Lauren Rubinski




Variations on the theme of chains: Lauren Rubinski started designing jewelry under the Pristine brand a decade ago. But now the jewelry brand simply has her name. Parisian designer, Lauren Rubinski underlines the importance of wearability: jewelry must also be comfortable, a second skin. Kate Moss is among her fans. And to say that the designer designs large chains that, at first glance, seem quite demanding. But, in reality, they are light, because the rings are hollow inside them. The chains are made in Italy, they are in 14 karat gold.

Collana in oro rosa 14 carati con anelli variabili
Collana in oro rosa 14 carati con anelli variabili

She says that her jewels are inspired by the 1950s, by the slightly flashy ones worn by French and Italian women in those years, and also by the jewels from her grandmother’s collection in Cap d’Antibes, a very elite seaside town in the south of France. In any case, Lauren Rubinsk succeeded in reinventing the chain motif, stressing the design with dense links, of different sizes and juxtaposed on the same jewel. For now, he has overshadowed the piercings, spacers, ear tunnels and other punk accessories that had characterized her debut. But just for now, probably.

Collana in oro 14 carati a due fili
Collana a catena in oro 14 carati a due fili
Collana a catena in oro 14 carati
Collana a catena in oro 14 carati
Collana Love con ciondoli in oro 14 carati
Collana Love con ciondoli in oro 14 carati
Collana Rainbow in oro 14 carati
Collana Rainbow in oro 14 carati
Collana ROpe in oro 14 carati
Collana Rope in oro 14 carati

Bracciale Trinity Rope in oro giallo, rosa e bianco
Bracciale Trinity Rope in oro giallo, rosa e bianco







Reza’s legacy




Five years after the death of Alexandre Reza, the great Parisian jewelery house continues on the path traced by its founder. In fact, the company’s activities had been transferred to his son Olivier as early as 2008. But it is worth remembering this great jeweler, who had an adventurous and exciting life. And it has become a myth in the history of jewelry. Just remember that in 1997, when Diana was killed in a car accident in Paris, she wore a solitaire ring from Reza, which she had received a few hours earlier from her boyfriend Dodi al-Fayed.

Bracciale in oro bianco con sette spinelli per 10,94 carati e 110 brillanti per 12,15 carati
Bracciale in oro bianco con sette spinelli per 10,94 carati e 110 brillanti per 12,15 carati

Alexandre Reza, who died in 2016 at the age of 93, was born in 1922 in Moscow, into a family of Persian origins. The father was a jeweler too. The family, who fled the Russian Revolution, arrived in Paris after the Second World War. Alexandre Reza soon became famous in France for his ability to discover exceptional ancient gems from Colombia, India, Burma (Myanmar), Thailand and Sri Lanka. He founded his Maison in the 1950s and started trading gems: he supplied stones to brands such as Boucheron, Bulgari, Cartier, Chaumet, Harry Winston, Louis Gérard and Van Cleef & Arpels and later on making jewels for the great brands of Place Vendôme. Then, in 1981 he too founded his own Maison and opened his boutique in 1984. His specialty was high jewelery.
Orecchini in oro bianco con 74 diamanti e tormalina Paraiba
Orecchini in oro bianco con 74 diamanti e tormalina Paraiba

Alexandre Reza’s creations have become famous for their richness and originality of design, with large, but light, original, but not extravagant jewels. Unique, coveted and very expensive pieces, always on average above 100,000 dollars. In summer 2020, Christie’s sold a two-diamond blue and white Reza ring for $ 9.2 million.

Orecchini della collezione Farandoles, con 18 smeraldi per 27,44 carati e 70 brillanti
Orecchini della collezione Farandoles, con 18 smeraldi per 27,44 carati e 70 brillanti

Olivier Reza, who after having accompanied his father on his travels in search of gems had chosen a career as a banker, returned to lead the company. After a refurbishment phase, in June 2012 he reopened a salon on Place Vendôme and continues his father’s work with the aim of adding new exceptional pieces to the Alexandre Reza collection.

Bracciale con zaffiri taglio smeraldo
Bracciale con zaffiri taglio smeraldo
Orecchini con diamanti e rubini
Orecchini con diamanti e rubini
Collana Zamarat con uno smeraldo colombiano di 19,78 carati, smeraldi, perle, e 155 brillanti
Collana Zamarat con uno smeraldo colombiano di 19,78 carati, smeraldi, perle, e 155 brillanti
Orecchini della collezione Ruban in oro annerito e 116 diamanti per 9,75 carati
Orecchini della collezione Ruban in oro annerito e 116 diamanti per 9,75 carati
Orecchini con diamanti, smeraldo taglio pera e zaffiro taglio smeraldo
Orecchini con diamanti, smeraldo taglio pera e zaffiro taglio smeraldo

Anello Moon con smeraldi colombiani per 11,34 carati e un diamante taglio smeraldo di 9,88 carati
Anello Moon con smeraldi colombiani per 11,34 carati e un diamante taglio smeraldo di 9,88 carati







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