As always, the Sanremo Festival is not only the greatest Italian singing competition, but also an outfit challenge. And jewelry. Here are some that have appeared on the stage of the Ariston theater.
One of the most popular brands was Damiani: Romina Power, for example, chose to wear the Mimosa collection: earrings, pendant and bracelet in the fancy version. A choice of style that was also followed by his daughter, Romina Carrisi, who sported the Damiani Emozioni parure, necklace, ring and earrings. Jewelry also for the presenter and artistic director of the festival, Amadeus, who wore Nuvolari cufflinks by Salvini, a brand of the Damiani group. The same brand also for Giovanna Civitillo, wife of Amadeus, with the earrings and the Constellations cross pendant in pink gold with diamonds combined with the Mistery ring in gold and diamonds. Damiani also for Alketa Vejsiu, TV star and host of very popular programs, chose for the dangling earrings of the Marrakesh collection and the Belle Epoque masterpiece ring for the first appearance, and parure, necklace, bracelet and earrings Damiani masterpiece from the Bocciolo collection for the second.
The jewels of Georgina Rodriguez, partner of Cristiano Ronaldo, are by Pasquale Bruni. In particular, the model chose the Godess Garden necklace in pink gold, white diamonds, champagne diamonds and morganite, a ring from the Giardini Segreti collection in white gold and white diamonds, and a Giardino Zefiro & Flora ring in white gold, rose gold and white diamonds.
Bijoux, instead, for Simona Molinari, those by Ottaviani: chandelier earrings with crystals and rhinestones, and rings with cubic zirconia and pearls.
New models, new dimensions, new objectives: the number of the most original and precious rings increases, those of Dreamboule. As its inventor, Beniamino Crocco explains, the goal has been to further widen the number of fans of the brand born in Milan. In addition to the maxi rings of 36 and 28 mm in diameter, Dreamboule now offers the Bubble Line, with a diameter of 16 mm.
The technique is always the same: 18-karat gold, a large scratch-resistant sapphire glass cabochon with a special liquid inside, the Dream Solution, which fills the hemisphere. It is a bubble inspired by those sold in tourist resorts, the boule de neige, with the snow falling when the souvenir is shaken. Even inside the rings there are different scenarios. Very precious. Words, animals, landscapes found in the transparent cabochon are made with top quality gems. Instead of artificial snow, specks of pure gold float. And all the diamonds of the Dremboule rings are VSI type, color G, next to stones such as sapphires, ruby āāroot, jade, rutilated quartz, mother of pearl, lava stone.
Certainly the Dreamboule rings are differents from the ordinary jewels, made thanks to Beniamino Crocco’s experience in the watchmaking world: his father, Carlo Crocco, was the founder of the Hublot brand, then sold to Lvmh in 2008. And he himself he has worked extensively in the sector of hands and dials. It is no coincidence that the Maison’s jewels are made in Switzerland: it is precisely the technology used for haute horlogerie that allows the birth of Dreamboule jewels.
The family business was founded in Milan in 1947 and is a jewelry store in the center of the city: but in 2013 Vanessa Pederzani preferred to follow her path. Of course just in the jewelry sector, but in London. She buy the gemstones directly from (sustainable) mines in Brazil, Colombia, Thailand and India and assemble the gems with 18 carat gold. The result is jewels that alternate unusual subjects, such as scorpions, shark jaws, medieval helmets, bats. The collections are called, therefore, with names such as Dark Kingdom, The Dancing Scorpion, The Dangerous Kiss, The Beautiful Warrior.
Before expressing so much creativity, Vanessa gained experience in the jewelry departments of Sotheby’s in Milan and Christie’s in London. In 2016 she was invited by one of the largest jewelry companies in the world, the Chinese Chow Tai Fook, as a guest designer to create a bridal collection. And in 2019 she was the winner of the International Jewelery London Kickstart competition, as well as invited to the inaugural week of Milan’s jewels as part of the Artistar Jewels exhibition held at Palazzo Bovara in the eighteenth century in Milan.
Giovanni Raspini brings the surface of the moon to our earth. Or, more precisely, it presents a collection inspired by the appearance of the lunar surface, all covered by craters. The Moon Bowl collection is also a legacy from the Super Bowl best seller line, from which it takes some aspects. Bracelets and earrings are offered in three sizes and in two versions: gilded silver or simple silver. The design is designed to make jewelry pleasant: the bracelets have a “half moon” section with spring opening.
The silver plate is hammered by hand, while the design of the jewels is rather simple. The collection consists of three silver bracelets and four earrings, both in gilded silver and in natural metal. The Moon Bowl collection is one of the six novelties of the Maison specializing in Giovanni Raspini silver jewelery, presented for the spring / summer 2020 season.
High jewelery? According to Boucheron it looks like a question mark. But, mind you, it is a question mark to which the French Maison can give an answer. The story dates back to 1879, when FrƩderic Boucheron had just won a gold medal at the Paris Universal Exposition for his necklace called Feuillage. The question-shaped necklace, very daring for that time, was born then. But, of course, it has evolved many times: the last rebirth occurred during the January haute couture shows in Paris.
The beauty of Point d’Interrogation necklaces, in addition to their extraordinary workmanship, is also the ease of use: wearing them is a moment. It is more difficult to deprive yourself of it, but only because you are sorry to hide ina jewelbox such a beautiful jewel. The revival of the Point d’Interrogation necklaces in new eight pieces is thanks to Claire Choisne, director of Boucheron creations. Sapphires, diamonds and emeralds are used without saving but, above all, with refined delicacy. Ivy leaves, acanthus or feathers are some of the shapes that make up the necklaces. And despite the venerable age, 140 years, the collection amazes as if it were a debutante.
For Pandora don’t exists only love between man and woman. Friendship is also important. And among women, this bond is even more special. So much so that friendship between women is celebrated on the day before Valentine’s Day, February 13th. A date that has become Galentine’s Day. And if for some women friendship are confused with love, the new jewels that add to the Pandora Reflexions collection, launched in mid-2018, are proposed as a gift to testify their affection.
The elements are hand-drawn, with asymmetrical hearts in the form of pendants, earrings, rings and charms. The jewels are, as always, made of 925 sterling silver or Pandora Rose, 14 karat rose gold plated metal alloy, the new jewels have a reversible heart-shaped design, shiny on one side and with stones set with the logo on the other .
By the way, do you know how Galentine’s Day was born? The day dedicated to friendship is a rather recent invention. It is actually the invention of an American television program, the Parks and Recreation series. In this series, the protagonist Leslie (the actress is Amy Poehler) celebrated on February 13 with an invitation to lunch for her friends. The name Galantine derives from the union of the word gal, which in current American indicates a friend woman, and the name Valentine. Since 2017, with a tam tam on social media, the fashion of celebrating friendship on February 13 has spread. And Pandora noticed it too.
Spring brings luck according to Swarovski. Or, to be precise, it can bring luck with the jewels for the spring / summer 2020 season offered by the Austrian company famous for its crystals. In 2019 Swarovski had launched the Tarot Magic collection, which intertwined elements of tarot and astrology. The following year, 2020, here is the Good Lucky Symbol collection. Swarovski’s jewelry includes rainbows, Chinese cats and ladybugs, elements that are considered lucky charms, and that will also be appreciated by those who consider them simply ornaments.
The pendants of the Good Luck Symbol collection are applied or applicable to simple golden chains. Obviously the characteristic aspect is the use of Swarovski crystals in different colors. All that remains is to hope for a really lucky spring.
The design of a jewel always starts from an idea: in this case, the Brosway Affinity collection, the inspiration is that of the harmony that is established when the soul mate is found (or chosen). The harmony, or affinity, is that set of characteristics that makes life for two easy and pleasant. And even Brosway jewelry is studied in a combination of shapes and materials.
The Affinity collection is composed with Swarovski crystals of different sizes and with different pastel shades. The metal used, however, is brass: a very resistant copper-zinc alloy that takes on a pleasant golden color. Brass can also be treated with a rhodium-plating process to increase its shine and degree of resistance to oxidation. For some models, a rose gold galvanic treatment is also used, which allows you to apply a thin layer of a metal or alloy on the surface of the jewel. Very low prices: from 24 euros for a ring up to 64 euros for a pair of bracelets with crystals.
Bad news for those who love high jewelry: de Grisogono, a Geneva-based company that has left its mark on the world of luxury, has filed for bankruptcy. The decision comes after a thorny financial scandal involving the ownership of the jewelry brand, Sodiam, Angola’s state-owned mining company, came to light. According to documents released recently, the company specialized in the extraction of diamonds was used by Sindika Dokolo, husband of Isabel Dos Santos, the richest woman in Africa and daughter of the former premier, to control de Grisogono thanks to black funds (about $ 1 billion), thus obtained illegally.
Isabel Dos Santos, who lives in London, is under investigation on charges of enriching herself through corruption when her father was president of the African country. The purchase of the de Grisogono brand, founded by Fawaz Gruosi, ousted about a year ago, dates back to 2012. The pot was uncovered thanks to a (highly documented) journalistic investigation by the Panorama team. According to documents discovered by journalists, 18 months after the agreement Sodiam had invested $ 79 million in the partnership, while Dokolo had invested only $ 4 million. Dokolo’s lawyers argue that the couple then invested $ 115 million in de Grisogono, but was unable to find a buyer. The jewelry company records sales of around $ 100 million and employs 65 people. And most importantly, it was one of the most innovative jewelry companies.
Seen from the outside, they are him and her. Seen by he and she: it’s us. The couple thinks of the plural, especially on Valentine’s day. And, not surprisingly, the collection proposed by Gismondi 1754 to celebrate the day of lovers is called Noi (means we). The very shape of the jewelry alludes to multiplicity: white or yellow gold intertwines in an inseparable bond. The inspiration, according to Massimo Gismondi: “Two lines that chase and meet. The collection is inspired by the love relationship within my family, towards my wife to define that union and that cohesion that makes the bond unique “.
The Noi collection maintains respect for deliberately sinuous asymmetric shapes and disordered lines, is extremely light and innovative in design, communicating with a delicate overlapping of stones. The collection consists of rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Alongside white, pink or yellow gold, emeralds, blue and pink sapphires are also used.
Above all watches, but also rings and bracelets: they are the specialty of Daniel Wellington, a brand that will now be managed in Italy in terms of communication by Aff, the company chosen for the press office and media strategy activities. Daniel Wellington was founded by Swedish Filip Tysander and adopted the name of a flawless British traveler met by chance. A man who had a particular fondness for his vintage watches with old Nato straps (in nylon) marked by time.
The style of the brand is therefore minimalist and at the same time refined. What is defined as accessible luxury, which will now be the focus of attention of Alessia Fattori Franchini, founder of the Milanese company of pr Aff.
A hug: it is the immediate reaction of those who receive a ring or, more generally, a jewel. If, furthermore, the ring is of high quality, the embrace lasts longer. And this is what can happen with the Vhernier Abbraccio collection, a ring proposed on the occasion of Valentine’s Day. Although, in fact, a hug can be pleasant even on a date far from the fateful February 14th.
The Abbraccio ring is totally asymmetrical, but without losing its aesthetic balance: the original but pleasant design is the basis of its success. The jewel, one of the most successful ones of the Maison of Valenza with heart in Milan, is designed by bands that intertwine, chase each other, chase each other creating a dynamic volume. The ring has a sinuous profile, which also offers an excellent feeling for the wearer. In short, it is comfortable, even if it has considerable dimensions. The Abbraccio ring is available in pink gold, or in white gold with the addition of black and white diamond pavƩ.
Leo Pizzo loves Venice, the city famous all over the world: a unique place, custodian of many works of art and unfortunately threatened by climate change. La Maison in Valenza dedicates to the lagoon city a collection inspired by carnival masks, romantic bridges and the canals that make it up. And if Venice is full of interesting aspects, of culture, of romantic glimpses, the Leo Pizzo collection that is dedicated to the city is just as rich.
The jewels are made of 18 carat gold and include necklaces, rings and earrings. The shape of the jewels takes up some details of Venetian architecture, such as the Moorish-style clover motif, which is inspired by the original Gothic tunnel of the Doge’s Palace. Pear-cut diamonds also serve to compose rings of a floral nature. White and pink gold, white diamonds and pink sapphires are the elements with which the collection is made: even the colors are reminiscent of those of the buildings of the ancient floating city.
Yana Nesper’s idea is fascinating: to enclose images or videos in a pearl jewel. The Smart Pearl collection is based on this innovation, a combination of jewelry and hi-tech. The jewels, which use the main element of the Yana Nesper brand, the pearls, contain an integrated and invisible NFC chip. The abbreviation stands for Near Field Communications and is a technology used to transmit information without the need to physically connect different devices. For example, a smartphone with an NFC chip can be used for payment in a shop simply by touching an enabled reader.
In this case, thanks to an app, messages, images or videos can be recorded and transferred to and from the memory chip placed in the pearl. By touching the jewel with an iPhone or Android phone you can thus see about 3000 photos and hundreds of videos, which of course have previously been recorded.
Yana Nesper, an entrepreneur and mother of two, as well as an excellent pianist, is originally from Mykolayiw, Ukraine, on the Black Sea. In 1994 she married Frank Nesper, managing director of Heinz Nesper, a jewelery company specializing in pearls in Pforzheim, Germany. Since 2010 she is also a jewelry designer. The Smart Pearl collection, however, is really different from the others.
Yana Nesper jewels are also distinguished by one detail: a small blue sapphire set by hand in each piece, usually in a single pearl. But with pearl earrings, it can also be incorporated into the clasp.
Even Les Georgettes, brand of the French group Altesse, thinks about Valentine’s Day. The brand, which proposes itself as a sample of customizable jewels and accessories, in this case highlights its new bracelets inspired by the shapes of the typical French garden labyrinths. And Valentine’s Day? The word Love is alluded to the party of lovers, with a bracelet with bold and dynamic lines. The bracelet is available in three finishes in yellow, pink and silver gold and in three sizes of 14, 25 and 40 millimeters, with leather finishes. The price is 79 euros.
For Valentine’s Day, Les Georgettes offers also Cache-cÅur, a bracelet with sinuous lines that form a succession of stylized hearts. This is also available in three finishes (yellow gold, rose gold, silver) and three different sizes.
Corporate finance: a certificate of solidity arrives for Better Silver, a Vicenza-based company that has been operating for forty years on the international market in the production and marketing of Made in Italy silver jewelery.
In fact, the credit rating company Cerved Rating Agency has confirmed the A3.1 rating to Better Silver. Cerved Rating Agency therefore places Better Silver in a safe area. The company also confirmed for 2019 the good performances already highlighted in recent years: the pre-closing 2019 data indicate a substantial maintenance of revenues at around 47 million euros and an Ebitda margin of 11.2%.
The commercial strategy set in the last year, oriented to the redefinition of some commercial agreements, together with the consolidation of the historical customer base (+3 million revenues) and the development of new collaborations, has allowed to enhance the market share both in the territory nationally and abroad. The financial structure remains sustainable in the short term and a progressive improvement is expected due to the expected increase in sales volumes and operating margins. For 2020, management estimates revenue growth of 10.8% on 2019 and a margin of around 12%.
These projections are believed to be reliable by Cerved Rating Agency, the European rating agency headed by the Cerved Group, by virtue of the advantages that may derive both from the new product launches scheduled for the first half of 2020 and from the new business opportunities currently being defined.
Fope starts 2020 with an invitation: look at the Panorama. It is not a question of admiring the panorama of the hills not far from Vicenza, but the new collection that offers a further interpretation of Flex’it, the patented system that makes the link of bracelets and rings extensible thanks to tiny 18-karat gold springs inside the jewel and invisible.
The Panorama collection represents a celebration of the typical concept of discreet luxury that has always distinguished the brand, but adds an extra touch of preciousness. The design consists of a variation of the iconic Novecento shirt, but wider and with a very limited thickness. An aspect that makes the jewelry link almost flat and more pleasant to wear. Characteristics of this new collection are also the gold bars, present in variable numbers and with different carats.
Both bracelets and rings are only available in the original Flex’it version and the addition of the choker necklace and earrings (available in two sizes) makes the new sets an addition to the Fope jewelry range. Like all Flex’it jerseys, Panorama required a considerable technical and technological commitment: in this case it took 24 months from the first sketches of the designers to the industrialization of the product. They are therefore not only elegant and comfortable jewels, but also beautiful, innovative and original objects, unique in their kind.
Finally, the inspiration for the name of the collection comes from the shape of the bars that enrich the shirt and that recall elements of a Ferris wheel. But the name also refers to the succession of images that make up a broad view of a landscape. Finally, a small puzzle: Fope warns that both meanings will become even more understandable in the second half of 2020.
High jewelery capable of shock up that of David Morris. During the haute couture week, the British jeweler showed some pieces from his Electric Geometric Collection in Paris. Electrifying jewels, in fact, given that the shapes and composition of these unique pieces are to be considered at the top.
For example, the Sunrise bracelet: an abstract and modern interpretation of the sun’s rays emerging on the horizon and making their way through the clouds. The bracelet is made up of over 2,000 white diamonds, set with a technique that uses 3D modeling and prototyping. In short, goldsmith’s art alongside technology: tiny hinges, each made by hand, allow the bracelet to open and lie completely flat. It is undoubtedly an exceptional piece. The Hexagon bracelet takes its name from the hexagons that make up the texture of the jewel, inspired by bee hives and snowflakes, but also by cells. It took almost two years to complete, with many of the white and pink diamonds cut to size for symmetry, with the aim of adapting to the cells of the design. Each of the latter is a separate piece which, according to David Morris, represents a technical turning point for the workshop of the atelier in the creation of flexible spring bracelets.
Among the pieces of the collection, the Phoenix earrings also stand out, with almost 25 carats of ParaĆba tourmaline and white diamonds, but also the Chrysalis necklace and earrings set, which represents the moment when a butterfly is transformed. The necklace is composed of pink and white pear cut diamonds, the largest of which is over 7 carats.
Good hit scored by Baselworld: a prestigious brand, Dolce & Gabbana, arrives at the jewelery and watch fair. In short, after the forfeit of Gucci, another fashion brand, which has decided to focus more on watches and jewelry, will participate in the fair that this year takes place from April 30 to May 5. Dolce & Gabbana will find its place in the prestigious Hall 1.0.
We are delighted to welcome Dolce & Gabbana to Baselworld and to start working together. We are starting a creative process that will allow Dolce & Gabbana to express not only its uniqueness to the 80,000 visitors expected, but also to benefit from the program we are putting in place to keep the international community alive throughout the year, digitally and physically. Because this is precisely our vision of a platform of experiences: allowing brands to be unique in their presentation to their audience while benefiting from the networks and powerful Baselworld audience.
Michel Loris-Melikoff, CEO of Baselworld
It is the first time that the Italian group and its international management will be present at the fair with the new proposals of jewels and watches, the result of years of research and technical development, and with the unique creations of the Alta Gioielleria and Alta Orologeria collections. The Dolce & Gabbana brand has already participated in Baselworld in the past, but through an authorized partner for the watch and jewelry collections created for a young audience.
We tiptoed into the watch and jewelery sector knowing that it wasn’t going to be easy. The research work was long and hard, but it was worth it. It is a very fascinating world in which we have brought our values: the love for craftsmanship, the art of handmade, attention to detail and the scrupulous choice of materials.
Domenico Dolce
In recent months Dolce & Gabbana has already presented creations of high jewelery and haute horlogerie whose inspiration is inspired by innovation combined with the many references of the Mediterranean heritage of its origins and the engineering accuracy of the Swiss mechanisms, as well as with its movement owner entirely assembled by hand by the master watchmakers of Geneva.
This world represents an exciting challenge. Every goal we have achieved has taught us that there is more and more to learn, that nothing is impossible when passion drives everything. Today we are happy to take part in this important international event.
Stefano Gabbana
Baselworld will be an accelerator for our business. Michel Loris-Melikoff and his team were able to listen to our needs by proposing an innovative concept that corresponds to our ambitious development strategy. We are delighted to participate in the world’s largest trade show and the largest, largest and only global community platform and will take advantage of all opportunities to take advantage of it.
Alfonso Dolce, CEO of Dolce & Gabbana