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High jewelery with alexandrite in the collection by Rubeus

Published on January 16, 2020

Spilla in oro bianco, diamanti, alessandrite, rubini

Nataliya Bondarenko is playing the most important match in Milan. And it is getting lasted eight years: since the former tennis player of the Russian national team founded Rubeus, a high-end brand, which from the Italian design capital wants to conquer the world.

Rubeus is not only a jewelry brand, but also a fashion and leather goods brand. But with unique pieces sold at a price with five zeros. For bags, for example, Nataliya Bondarenko considers Hèrmes to be a competitor. Indeed, she proposes Rubeus as something more exclusive.

Rubeus has opened a showroom in the center of Milan, in the luxury shopping area. And, in addition to clothes and bags, it also offers jewelry, always of the highest quality. Although Nataliya Bondarenko, in addition to being the founder of Rubeus, is also a designer, for the jewelry collection she has relied on one of the best French creators, Frederic Mané.

Collier di Rubeus, oro bianco, diamanti, alessandrire

The result is a collection of unique pieces that have in common a rare precious stone: alexandrite. It is a rare variety of chrysoberyl, which changes color according to the time of day. Or rather, it appears red when illuminated with artificial light and green when illuminated with sunlight. Rubeus jewels enhance the stone with a design reminiscent of a stellar explosion. And the prices of these jewels are also stellar: an effect that is desired.

Anello in oro bianco, diamanti, alessandrite

Anello in oro bianco, diamanti, coppia di alessandriti

Collier in oro bianco, diamanti, alessandrite, rubini

It’s VicenzaOro January time

Published on January 16, 2020

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VicenzaOro January 2019. Copyright: gioiellis.com

VicenzaOro turns on the engines for the January appointment. Here are the changes ♦ ︎

Just as jewelers renew their collections, in the same way those who propose a window to jewels try to offer innovations that may interest companies and the public. For this reason VicenzaOro January promises to get changes that aim to stimulate attention and, above all, to be functional to the product it offers, ie a trade fair. In this case, moreover, for sector operators the attention is double, given that VicenzaOro is combined with T-Gold, the international exhibition for machinery and advanced technologies for jewelery design and manufacturing processes.

Both salons are scheduled from 17 to 22 January. A date chosen by the organizers of Italian Exhibition Group which, on paper, seems propitious, given that Baselworld this year slipped at the beginning of May along with Sihh, an appointment dedicated to high watchmaking. In short, in fact VicenzaOro becomes the largest event in the sector until the beginning of summer. An aspect that suggested the hashtag #primavicenzaoro, a punishment to Swiss rivals. In any case, Ieg now controls in Italy almost all the jewelery-related exhibition activity, with the two VicenzaOro in January and September, Oroarezzo and Gold Italy. Only the Precious World organized at the Tarì of Caserta remains outside.

The combination of business and innovation is inescapable and at every edition our events are enriched. In this case, an appointment from scratch from Vo Vintage, an original exhibition dedicated to vintage watches and jewelery with unique pieces and rarities among the most sought after in the world, an announcement that is liked to the entire market.
Lorenzo Cagnoni president of Ieg

VicenzaOro January 2020, in any case, expects about 1,500 exhibitor brands, counting the entire production chain, and their articulation in areas (Icon, Glam, Design Room, Creation, Look, Expression, Evolution) based on positioning and target facilitates the experience of visiting operators, overseas majority buyers, coming from over 120 countries: from the most prestigious boutiques, to malls, from the stores of the great metropolis of the world to retailers.

Team room di Italian Exhibition Group a VicenzaOro

There will be confirmations and news in the pavilions of the Vicenza Fair. In particular, in the Icon area, which houses the major jewelery brands, the presence of Maison such as Crivelli, Damiani and Roberto Coin, which will presents new collections such as Petals and Rock and Diamonds, is confirmed. High jewelry also with three other famous names of Valenza: Leo Pizzo, Carlo Palmiero and Picchiotti. The presence of Annamaria Cammilli, Fope, Antonini, Mariani, Giovanni Ferraris and the techno-spermimental jewelry of Mattia Cielo is also confirmed.

The novelty, instead, is represented by Gismondi 1754, a historic Genoese brand that debuted on the Stock Exchange on December 18, with the new Dedalo collection. Among the traditional brands of Naples and surroundings, there will be De Simone, and Chantecler. From abroad confirmed the presence of the award-winning Nikos Koulis, from Greece, and of the German fashion house Stenzhorn, while from Australia the pearls of Autore are expected.

Booth di Fope, VicenzaOro January 2018. Copyright: gioiellis.com

The Design Room, the area reserved for trendy designers, also returns in January. In this round it hosts confirmations and new entries: Alessio Boschi, Cedille Paris, Lydia Courteille, Margaritis Lefteris, Mousson Atelier, Netali Nissim, Paolo Costagli New York, Sicis, Tomasz Donocik, Bare Jewelry, DreamBoule Milan and Yeprem.

And the renewal? A novelty, as we have already written on gioiellis.com, will be VicenzaOro Vintage (18-20 January), organized in the foyer of the first floor of the Vicenza Fair, and dedicated to jewelery and watches. Unlike VicenzaOro, the salon dedicated to vintage will be open to enthusiasts, who will be able to see the collections of great collectors like Sandro Fratini and meet experts like Giulio Papi, the world’s most famous watchmaker.

We will be at Vo Vintage to meet a selected and prepared audience. Selling vintage also means selling the history and culture of the object of the era, allowing enthusiasts to discover and relive the taste of the watch of the past, making them fall in love with the story behind it.
Stefano Mazzariol of Vintage Watches

Alongside the Vintage novelty, the focus on sustainability developed and deepened in all its aspects is confirmed in the agenda with Cibjo, as well as in the traditional Digital Talks and in the Gem Talks. Instead, the world of technology goes into the fair: in fact, a hackaton was announced in collaboration with the University of Padua. The word hackton is used to indicate an event involving experts from different fields of computer science: software developers, programmers and graphic designers. In this case it will involve 60 thousand students and researchers called to find business solutions on new ways of wearing a jewel and making packaging. At VicenzaOro the 40 best proposals will come to submit to an advisory board composed of companies and industry players.

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What does T-Gold propose?
The international exhibition dedicated to machinery and advanced technologies will extend over 4 thousand square meters dedicated to the major industries in the sector, specializing in jewelery production. The fair offers a complete overview of the sector including shows, seminars and workshops for an increasingly international and heterogeneous market. Around 160 exhibiting companies of the world scenario are planned.

VicenzaOro January, visitatori nel booth di Giovanni Ferraris. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Gismondi 1754 strengthens marketing with Francesca Ventura

Published on January 15, 2020

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Gismondi 1754, a company listed on the Aim Italia market, announces the entry of Francesca Ventura as commercial director of the group. The manager will be responsible for the international development of Gismondi 1754, with particular reference to the definition of strategies and synergies functional to the expansion and consolidation of the brand in the world. Ventura will also coordinate the American agency SoBe Luxury, which for three years has been ensuring a solid brand development for Neiman Marcus and six multibrand stores, and for which an important growth plan is foreseen in the next three years.

In her professional curriculum, Francesca Ventura has held the role of foreign business developer for Chantecler for four years and, previously, she was for nine years in Pomellato where, as the last managerial position, she held the role of wholesale manager at an international level.

Collana con diamanti e smeraldi di Gimondi 1754 vincitrice a Couture Design Awards

This appointment represents a further step in the implementation of the commercial growth path on international markets, which are increasingly strategic for the Group’s development plan, already planned following our recent listing on the Stock Exchange.
Massimo Gismondi, CEO of Gismondi1754

Simultaneously, Umberto Vano, an agent with a rich portfolio of clients in Spain and Portugal, with a background in Chantecler and Pomellato, and Fabrizio Saini, agent from Stephan Hafnere, great expert of the Middle East and markets, also join the commercial division. of Eastern Europe, where over the years it has built important commercial relationships.

La nuova collezione Dedalo di Gismondi 1754

Bijoux by Kidult and 2Jewels for Valentine’s Day

Published on January 15, 2020

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In view of Valentine’s Day, two brands of the Milanese company Mabina Gioielli offer bijoux intended especially for a very young audience.
2Jewels presents a steel jewelry set consisting of necklace, bracelet and earrings, which is part of the Désirée collection’s parure. The bijoux are made of steel, shell pearls and crystals, with heart-shaped pendants (32 euros) with double-turn chain, one with shell pearls, steel heart pendant, with a crystal in the center and the other simple, a thin links, with a heart with a smooth surface.
Even the bracelet (29 euros) has a double pendant, with crystal and without, as well as earrings (22 euros), to which two charms are attached.

Three other bijoux from the other Mabina brand, Kidult. These are bangles from the Life Collection, collectable 316L steel bracelets with charms. The model is the rigid wire bracelet with round clasp proposed in three variants, with the words Love, I love you or Kiss. They are made in steel or with gold Pvd or rose gold Pvd finishes.

At the Critics Choice Awards parade of stars in Messika

Published on January 14, 2020

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Parade of stars in Messika. On the red carpet of the Critics Choice Awards, in Santa Monica (California), five of the greatest Hollywood stars gathered at the Barker Hangar wearing creations of Messika High Jewelry. Let’s start with Selena Gomez, who attended the Dolittle premiere with the jewels of the Parisian Maison. In particular, the American singer and actress wore with high jewel diamond earrings and the Wild Moon ring.

Anne Hathaway, named best actress in the Modern Love series, chose the High Jewelry Desert Bloom earring, the hand bracelet and the double Miss Milla ring instead. Charlize Theron, nominated for her starring role in Bombshell, the High Moon Wild Moon necklace and ring, Desert Bloom earrings and the Flappers bracelet.

Laura Dern, winner of the best actress for her role in Mariage Story, shone with the little jewelry Sirenetta earrings, the My Twin Trio and Glam’Azone double rings. Florence Pugh, nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Little Women, appeared with Saguaro earrings of high jewelery, Desert Bloom and Toi & Moi rings. Finally, for Olivia Wilde the Solena Maya high jewelry earrings.

In Los Angeles, meanwhile, Emily Ratajkowski was at a Lakers basketball game wearing Messika Paris in Los Angeles: large Snake Dance hoops and a double Move Romane ring.

VicenzaOro opens its doors to jewelry start-ups

Published on January 14, 2020

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VicenzaOro (17-22 January) is above all a fair dedicated to jewelry. But for some time now it’s not just an appointment for buyers looking for new collections. Vicenzaoro January is also an opportunity to expand business opportunities. This is witnessed by Startup & Carats, an unprecedented focus that connects all the players in the gold industry chain with startups and small and medium-sized companies.

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In Vicenzaoro January, in fact, an entire area in Hall 2.2 will be dedicated to the display and presentation of new realities, giving visibility to innovative business models that face the goldsmith scene through talks, meeting moments and the involvement of international incubators.

VicenzaOro January, visitors. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Collecting the strategic direction defined by ICE (Institute for Foreign Trade) and with its direct support through the Italian StartUp national initiative, the project aims to support the evolution and development of the gold and jewelery sector, in the name of three words of order: contamination, innovation and creativity.

Italian jewelry Trends Show nell'area di VicenzaOro a Las Vegas — Italian jewelry Trends Show nell’area di VicenzaOro a Las Vegas

For example, among the startups that will take part in the unprecedented format are Doralia, the Italian marketplace for high jewelery founded by Massimiliano Brustia, which connects Italian artisans and foreign end consumers, without intermediaries. Another Italian stoart-up is Lumi Industries, born in 2014 thanks to international crowdfunding, founded by Davide Marin and Manuela Pipino: it offers the advantages of 3D printing to an ever-growing pool of users. All thanks to original solutions to develop and produce highly innovative 3D printing devices, mainly focused on resin technology. Or Meccaniche Veneziane, another young company founded by the Morelli brothers, both under 30, specialized in the creation of Swiss Made high precision mechanical watches, made with cutting-edge materials, combining classic lines and an innovative character.

L'area Design Room a VicenzaOro September — L’area Design Room a VicenzaOro September

The shining jewels for Valentine’s Day by Bliss

Published on January 12, 2020

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Collana con cuore in oro rosa e diamanti

Jewelry for Valentine’s Day, old or new: the important thing is that they turns into a welcome gift for those who receive it. Bliss is also in the game, offering the jewels of the Rugiada collection for the feast of lovers, which boasts the reflections of diamonds and the different shades of gold. Small diamonds, in fact, are the protagonists and the settings, which enhance the jewels’ drops of light. Heart, cross and star, in addition to the classic light points, are the symbols that give rise to this collection.

The Rugiada Simboli necklace, among other things, seems designed specifically to celebrate Valentine’s Day, thanks to its heart shape. The necklace is made of white, yellow or pink gold with the addition of diamonds. Even if they are small diamonds, from 0.01 to 0.07 carats, the special setting that surrounds the stone manages to increase brilliance and reflections. Prices: a diamond ring starts at around 230 euros.

Collana regolabile in oro bianco e diamanti

Collana in oro rosa e croce con diamanti

Anello della linea Rugiada Colors in oro bianco, diamanti e rubini

Collier di Bliss in oro bianco e diamanti

The red hearts for Valentine’s Day by Mabina Gioielli

Published on January 11, 2020

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Anello in argento con rubino sintetico e cubic zirconia

Valentine’s Day and hearts: a classic combination also for Mabina Gioielli. And the hearts are always red, as in the 925 silver jewelry set dedicated to the most romantic party of the year. The Milanese brand offers a collection that uses a heart-shaped synthetic ruby, which enriches a ring, two pairs of earrings (studs and pendants) and a necklace with pendant. They are jewels that young people may like, given the very low price.

The bracelet (54 euros) next to the synthetic ruby uses cubic zirconia, the ring revisits the classic faith always with the addition of cubic zirconia (36 euros). Affordable price also for stud earrings (26 euros) and pendants (29 euros). Finally, the choker necklace (39 euros).

Bracciale in argento con rubino sintetico e cubic zirconia

Mabina Gioielli is the historic silver jewelry brand of the Mabina maison, a Milanese company founded in 1999 by a family of jewelers for three generations and an established Italian company specialized in the creation, production and marketing of proprietary brands.

Increase the number of Chopard’s hearts for Valentine’s Day

Published on January 10, 2020

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The happy hearts by Chopard come back in view of Valentine’s Day 2020. High-end jewels, but without exaggerating, ideal for making a gift without making a mistake. For the 2020 Valentine’s Day, Chopard has added pieces to the Happy Hearts and Happy Diamonds Icons lines, already present in the catalog.

Happy Hearts, for example is enriched with necklaces with onyx heart, mother-of-pearl, malachite stone or red stone. In the thin chain that holds the heart-shaped pendant are the silhouettes of two other hearts with a diamond inside. The bracelet is proposed in a more precious version: in addition to the mother of pearl or the diamond in the heart, the jewel is now proposed with a delicate lateral diamond setting. The Happy Hearts collection also introduces a new watch.

The other collection cut for Valentine’s Day, Happy Diamonds, is characterized by moving stones, which move within the heart shape. The new jewelry series includes short necklaces in 18K white or pink gold, polished or set with diamonds.

Also noteworthy are the hearts of high jewelry from Chopard. Like the necklace with 23 Mozambican rubies and diamonds made of white gold, and a ring that showcases a 5-carat blood-colored pigeon ruby (the highest quality). In this case, a gift for Valentine’s Day that is not for everyone.

Collana con 23 rubini mozambicani e diamanti

Collana in oro rosa e diamanti Happy Diamonds

Bracciale con diamante e madreperla nera

Bracciale in oro bianco con diamante e madreperla rosa

The chameleon rings of Annoushka Ducas

Published on January 9, 2020

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Anello in oro 18 carati, ametista, diamanti neri, 169 gemme tra cui zaffiri rosa e arancioni, tsavoriti

A chameleon ring. A jewel that, like the animal capable of changing color and manages to change its appearance. The idea is from Annoushka Ducas, a London designer of high-end jewelry, who has launched a series of rings inspired by the chameleon: they can change color or, better, the precious stone. Indeed, Annoushka has dedicated a collection to the chameleon that he already proposed ten years ago, offering customers to customize the jewel. But the new Chameleon line adds special rings.

Anelli Chameleon con zaffiro intercambiabile, oro 18 carati

The rings have the shape of a chameleon and can change color thanks to the precious stones in four different interchangeable shades. The stones can be easily removed and reinserted into the chameleon’s head. The three new versions of the chameleon-shaped ring that embraces the finger, use stones such as tiger’s eye, black onyx, lapis lazuli and malachite, while the sapphire ring is combined with smoky quartz, olive green quartz, citrine and amethyst. Replacement rings are also purchased with the ring.

Anello Chameleon con zaffiro intercambiabile, diamanti, oro bianco 18 carati

Non-stop online sales for Faraone Casa d’Aste: debut with gold

Published on January 9, 2020

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Online auctions are a phenomenon that has expanded the audience of jewelry and watch buyers. And not only the big names in the sector have decided to take the opportunity. Now also Faraone Casa d’Aste, a company based in Milan, has planned to offer online sales practically non-stop.

Smeraldo colombiano a taglio ottagonale no oil del peso di 4,18 carati

The idea is to organize a unique online auction for 2020. The sale is scheduled with a succession of themed auctions lasting 15 days, for a total of 16 appointments for users who register on the website, on which the calendar will be published monthly.

This continuous succession of auctions will offer more opportunities to sellers and buyers compared to the classic two annual auction sales organized by Faraone Casa d’Aste in May and November.
The calendar of appointments will be drawn up during the year in order to be able to follow in a targeted manner only the auctions for the lots of own interest, which will be displayed throughout the auction period at the show room in via Montenapoleone 9 in Milan. First date: the February auction, which will focus on the golden age. While 15 days later it will be the turn of the clocks.

Collana a catena in oro giallo e pavé di diamanti

The jewels of the Golden Globes 2020

Published on January 6, 2020

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Chronicle from the Golden Globes, the awards to the world of entertainment that precede the Oscars. On stage and on the red carpet the competition, as always, also involved the look.

The jury, it is known, has decreed Sam Mendes as best director for 1917. Joaquin Phoenix is the best actor of 2019 in a drama film, Joker. Parasite is instead the best foreign film. Charlize Theron, competing for the Bombshell film, appeared on the red carpet with a Tiffany & Co. High Jewelry Collection Autumn 2020 necklace. The necklace features an emerald of over 10 carats, with over 57 total carats of baguette sapphires and diamonds. Designed to evoke the movement of the grosgrain ribbon, the piece showcases the virtuosity used for high Tiffany jewelry. The classic Tiffany diamond stud earrings and a Tiffany Setting ring of over 11 carats completed the actress’s look.

Also in Tiffany style was Reese Witherspoon, with pendant earrings with Schlumberger ribbon, The actress completed her look with a bracelet inspired by the waning moon, in which Tiffany craftsmen deconstructed the motifs of the heart and stars and recreated them with baguettes and round brilliant diamonds. To stay at Tiffany’s house, another actress on the nomination list, Michelle Williams, wore Tiffany & Co. diamond stud earrings and a selection of rings from the New York Maison. Also in the Tiffany stable, the British actress Jodie Comer arrived on the red carpet with the opulent Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Ribbon earrings, with over 130 round brilliant diamonds. Comer completed his look with a Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Stars ring with a green tourmaline of over 10 carats.

Finally, Tiffany also has Knives Out, with a necklace consisting of 19 pear-shaped sapphires of over 101 total carats and princess-cut diamonds of over 6 total carats, pear-shaped diamond earrings of over 24 total carats and a tanzanite ring over 18 carat gold, Gillian Anderson with Tiffany diamond necklace and Tiffany Victoria diamond pendant earrings.

After Tiffany launched a men’s line, male representatives with appropriate jewelry could not miss the Golden Globes: the actor, disc jockey and singer Ansel Elgort walked on the red carpet with a surprising platinum Tiffany Enchant butterfly brooch with sapphires, along with a ring with a sapphire of over 9 carats with a Tiffany 1837 Makers watch. Another American actor and singer, Billy Porter, showed a Tiffany diamond pendant featuring a significant pear-shaped diamond of over 11 carats and round brilliant diamonds of over 31 total carats, a dragonfly-shaped brooch and a selection of rings Tiffany T. And Kit Harrington, nominated for Game of Thrones, wore a 27mm Tiffany 1837 Makers square watch with its all-black ensemble.

Another Maison that sparkled at the Golden Globes is Harry Winston.
Jennifer Lopez, candidate for best supporting actress, wore a necklace with Colombian emerald and 76.36-carat diamonds, set in 18-carat yellow gold and platinum. This extraordinary Harry Winston necklace is made up of 21 Colombian emeralds and 58 diamonds. Each of the cushion-cut emeralds, matched in color and in perfect gradation, delicately mix with pear-shaped diamonds set diagonally in this one-of-a-kind creation that seems to float delicately on the wearer’s skin.

Also by Harry Winston, JLo, he wore earrings with Colombian emerald and cushion cut diamonds, 7.93 carats, set in 18 carat yellow gold and platinum, a vintage bracelet with diamonds from 1959, for 57.30 carats, set in platinum, a Central Park diamond and emerald ring, 3.79 carats, set in 18 carat yellow gold and platinum.

Under the banner of Harry Winston also Zoey Deutch, with a cna necklace with 58.69 carat sapphire cabochon pendant with 22.93 carats of diamonds, set in platinum, flower earrings with sapphire and diamonds, 23.02 carats, mounted in platinum, ring with diamonds and Sapphire Winston Cluster, 4.68 carats, set in platinum, ring with sapphire and crossed diamonds, 2.46 carats, set in platinum.

Helen Mirren, on the other hand, chose a waterfall necklace with cascade diamonds, 73.55 carats, mounted in platinum, secret cluster diamond earrings with ruby drops, 9.01 carats, set in 18 carat yellow gold and platinum, Harry Winston bracelet with secret cluster diamonds, 35.42 carats, all Harry Winston, also chosen by Rachel Weisz, with the new Fifth Avenue crossed diamond necklace by Harry Winston, with 211 diamonds, for a total of 75.64 carats, fantasy shape and baguette cut, in platinum.

Ana de Armas con una collana Tiffany con 19 zaffiri a forma di pera di oltre 101 carati totali e diamanti taglio principessa di oltre 6 carati totali

The good triangles of Anastazio

Published on January 6, 2020

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Anastazio, brand of the Greek designer Anastasios Kotsopoulos, launches the new collection (it is the third) Amazing Triangles. As the name suggests, the shape of the jewels that make up the collection is the triangle. A geometric shape that is difficult to translate into rings, necklaces and earrings, but this is exactly what Anastasios managed to do.

In fact, when you think about it, the triangle is also a frequent architectural element in the classical tradition of Greek art. Just think of the triangular pediments resting on the columns of the temples. But not only that: the designer refers to this geometric shape, to symbols of creativity, harmony, integration and change. In short, a triangle is a positive allusion. The Amazing Triangles collection is handmade in gold, with small diamonds set.

Anello della collezione Amazing Triangles

Anastasios Kotsopoulos started early: at the age of 19 he learned the art of bezel setting alongside his brother Agis, continuing to improve his experience by collaborating with the best Greek goldsmiths.

Five tips for choosing the right jewel for Valentine’s Day

Published on January 6, 2020

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White and yellow gold earrings. White gold fancy yellow diamond (19.92 ct) and diamond (4.48 ct) earrings set in white and yellow gold

It is already time to think about the gift for Valentine’s Day. Here are five tips for choosing the right jewel for Valentine’s Day.

Elemento a forma di cuore — Pandora, elemento a forma di cuore in argento

The traditional feast of lovers is celebrated every February 14, but if you want to give a jewel for Valentine’s Day it is better to think about it in time. Of course Valentine’s Day can also be celebrated in other ways: but which gift is better than a jewel? Before choosing it, however, know that the tradition of Valentine’s Day has an ancient origin.

Ciondolo a cuore in argento. Prezzo: 190 euro — Tiffany, ciondolo a cuore in argento. Prezzo: 190 euro

The feast takes its name from a saint for the Catholic Church: Valentino, in fact. According to legend, Valentino was one of the first priests in Rome during the third century. At that time, Emperor Claudius II had established that single men fought better than married men, less courageous because they also thought about the family. Nothing strange, in fact. For this, however, the emperor had forbidden young people to marry. But Valentino, defying the ban, continued to secretly celebrate weddings and for this Claudio ordered that he be put to death. According to other sources, however, the real martyr was another Valentino, bishop of Terni, also him beheaded by Claudio. And according to others, the real Valentino was a prisoner who wrote love letters to his girlfriend.

Orecchini con pietra rosa — Morellato, orecchini con pietra rosa

Whatever the origin of the legend, the date of February 14 comes from the idea of Christianizing the pagan celebration of Lupercalia, a fertility festival dedicated to Faun, the Roman god of agriculture, and to the founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus. The feast, in this time was celebrated during the ides of February or February 15.

And so, at the end of the fifth century Pope Gelasius declared Valentine’s Day on February 14th. In addition, February also marks the last part of winter and the beginning of the mating season for animals. The fact is that since the Middle Ages that day is dedicated to love, even if initially lovers only exchanged postcards with sweet phrases. Now, however, let’s talk about the jewels.

Orecchini in oro a forma di cuore e turchesi — Jennifer Mayer, orecchini in oro a forma di cuore e turchesi

Which jewel to give for Valentine’s Day?

Not too expensive. Do not confuse the party of lovers with the declaration of marriage. Unless you want the marriage request to coincide with February 14th. So, no woman expects a ring with a large diamond on Valentine’s day. You can choose a jewel of less importance, as long as you are sure that it meets the taste of your partner.

Anello in oro bianco con diamanti a cuore — Recarlo, anello in oro bianco con diamanti a cuore

Not too flashy. A ring, a pair of earrings, a necklace, a bracelet: everything is fine, as long as it is not excessively lively. Valentine’s Day is the feast of love, not of color. Choose discreet, not too flashy and large jewelry.

Salvini, orecchini a forma di cuore in oro giallo e piccolo diamante

Not too strange. You don’t must amaze her, but only testify to your love. A simple ring is fine, a small chain also in silver, a pair of hoop earrings: classic jewels that will be accepted with pleasure.

Bracciale in argento 925 con sfere di acquamarina e ciondolo a cuore — Mabina, bracciale in argento 925 con sfere di acquamarina e ciondolo a cuore

Not too anonymous. Ok, no oddities: but love must be personalized. Choose a jewel that is suitable for those who receive it and, if possible, has a meaning linked to the life of a couple.

Pendente in oro bianco, diamanti e rubino a forma di cuore — Fabio Neri, pendente in oro bianco, diamanti e rubino a forma di cuore

Not too late. Valentine’s Day is not Christmas and neither is New Year’s Eve. Don’t wait for midnight to deliver your gift. The morning is the best time to deliver the gift: it will make the whole day happy. Alternatively, deliver the jewel before dinner: the evening will be more intense.

Collezione Beverly, orecchini cuore — Stroili, collezione Beverly, orecchini cuore

Art Deco and modern design in Arte Facta bijoux

Published on January 5, 2020

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According to the dictionary, in the Italian language the word artifact refers to a work that derives from an intentional transformation process by man. A definition that is also perfect for jewelry. With this reasoning, in 2014 Ilaria Quotta founded the Arte Facta brand, which also offers accessories, such as bags. Jewelry and bags, however, have one thing in common: they focus entirely on design, in the sign of art deco. On the other hand, Arte Facta is based in Milan, which is the Italian capital of design.

Anello in ottone placcato oro 23 carati. Pietre piramidali di cristallo

In a way a little surprising, however, the designer landed in Milan about twenty years ago, after having followed her studies in Political Science at the La Sapienza University of Rome, to enroll in the Marangoni Institute for the Fashion Design course. After graduation, she worked as a designer and product manager in the clothing sector. Experiences that served to start one’s own business and, above all, an exclusive style. Modernist architecture, jazz, but also rock & roll are its inspiring muses. However, the designer also underlines a marked sensitivity to respect for the environment.

The jewels are made of brass, often gold-plated, and enriched with hard stones and crystals. The shapes are very modern, with some vintage effects. Prices do not exceed 350 euros.

Punk luxury for Mattioli with the Eve_r collection

Published on January 3, 2020

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The style is always that of the Rêve_r collection: even for the new Eve_r line, in fact, Mattioli offers a kind of reverse view. As in the Rêve_r collection, therefore, Eve_r also uses the mounted stones making the lower, conical part emerge, which is usually hidden in the frame. And when stone is not used, gold takes the same shape, giving the jewel a punk style.

As in other collections by Mattioli, a Turin-based brand that has managed to create an original space in the world of jewelry, even in this case, pink gold is the absolute protagonist. The gold studs, however, alternate with turquoise or black diamonds. The Eve_r collection consists of a choker, a chanel necklace with small rose gold studs and one with turquoise, earrings and rings in various sizes. Also in this case the rings are in rose gold only or with turquoise or black diamonds. There is also a single earring that simulates the effect of a triple pendant. For those who want a jewel that is different from the usual classic patterns.

Mattioli, anello in oro rosa e diamanti neri

Pandora’s first 2020 collection is called Purely

Published on January 3, 2020

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Elemento in Pandora Rose e cubic zirconia

Pandora Purely: this is the name of the first collection of 2020 proposed by the Danish brand for the new spring of the year. And, as the name indicates, it is just a line of pure Pandora style jewelry. To these jewels do not add inspirations, shapes or exotic icons (if you exclude a heart-shaped element), which refer to myths or cartoon characters. These are simply earrings, rings and, of course, many charms to add to your bracelets.

The shape that connects all the pieces of the Purely Pandora collection is, in case, the sphere. Tiny bubbles, in fact, form the surface of the jewels, which are made in three different colors. They are, in fact, in 925 sterling silver and pavé with cubic zirconia, with Pandora Shine, 18 carat gold plated silver, or with Pandora Rose, a special metal alloy with 14 carat rose gold plating.

Dettaglio del bracciale con chiusura a catenella

Combinazione di bracciale e collana con pendente

Marie Mas’s new mobile jewels

Published on January 2, 2020

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The number of mobile jewels of Marie Mas, the brand of the Parisian designer Marie Cabirou, becomes bigger. The Wave collection, which we anticipated here, added other pieces to those presented on the occasion of VicenzaOro September.

The Wave collection is characterized by a sinuous movement of the jewels, which announces mobile elements, ready to follow the curvature of the wearer’s body. The jewels are made of 18 carat pink and white gold.

I chose to work with rainbow moonstones in the Wave Collection to translate the magic of the sea and the shimmer of light dancing on the waves: when the sunlight slides to the surface, the water seems to change color. The dramatic and mysterious chromatic play is captured through the fluttering splendor of the rainbow moonstones as they move. These exquisite gems can be transparent or shine in abandonment. Due to their inner splendor known as flattering, the stones have a naturally seductive blue fire, which makes them very unique and a joy to work with.
Marie Cabirou

The French designer’s jewels combine aesthetic pleasure with playful pleasure: they invite you to play with the jewels and, at the same time, offer an aesthetic in symbiosis with the curved lines of the body. After studying at the prestigious École Duperré (art, design and fashion college) and IFM (French fashion institute) in Paris, Marie learned jewelry design by helping Florence Croisier and Shourouk. In 2012 she entered the Christian Dior Couture Maison with Raf Simons, where she honed her skills in designing jewelry. After three years, Marie decided to launch her high fashion and high fashion jewelry line which she named Marie Mas, in homage to her maternal grandmother, Henriette Mas, who influenced her taste for femininity, beauty and creation.

Queen Wave Ring nelle due posizioni degli elementi mobili

The Moon Flower collection by Giovanni Raspini: silver and labradorite

Published on January 2, 2020

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Is it time to think about spring too for jewelry? The Moon Flower collection by Giovanni Raspini, it’s truth, can be adapted to all seasons. But it is a fact that flowers are almost always associated with spring. Hence, Moon Flower can easily be connected to the season in which nature awakens.

But not only that: there is also the idea of the moon, which brings flowers across an unusual horizon. Moon Flower is a naturalistic collection made of silver, but the iridescent reflections of the rainbow labradorite, also called moonlight stone, shine among the burnished metal petals. The combination of the silver floral decoration and the delicacy of this natural stone (ranging from blue to blue and gray) makes the collection very elegant. Moon Flower is proposed in a necklace, a pendant, two earrings, a bracelet and two rings.

Anello Moon Flower in argento e labradorite

Giovanni Raspini, orecchini in argento e labradorite

The buttons transformed into bijoux-design by Lea Stein are on exhibition

Published on January 2, 2020

French Lea Stein is considered an innovative designer in the field of plastic jewelry. An exhibition at the Bijou Museum in Casalmaggiore (Cremona) is dedicated to the designer, describing his creative career.

Lea Stein, spilla Tenniste. Foto: Luigi Briselli

Lorena Taddei, a Milanese antique dealer, acted as a link between the artist and the museum. Directly from Lea Stein’s Parisian archive, hundreds of pieces never before exhibited were received in Casalmaggiore: the rarest brooches, among which the amazing silk-screened, the objects of tablecloths (some of them created for the Maison Guerlain), bracelets, rings, necklaces and buttons.

The sentimental, and then also professional, adventure of Lea and Fernand Steinberger starts from a button: they meet by chance, he compliments her for an original button that she wears. Only a few years after that meeting, however, the two meet again and can unite their lives and passions. Born in 1936 in Paris from a Jewish family of Polish origin and who escaped the horrors of the war, Lea Stein began the production of her brooches in the sixties: collectors know her characters (the Ballerina, Carmen, the Diver …) and animals (the Ric dog, the Gomina cat, the famous Fox …), made in the most curious and fascinating patterns with cellulose acetate sheets, cut and superimposed by her husband Fernand with a technique he himself invented and still secret.

The originality of her pieces is therefore entrusted to this ingenious recipe and is guaranteed by the dovetail clasps on which the inscription Lea Stein – Paris is engraved.

The exhibition will remain open until February 16, 2020 in the Zaffanella room of the museum and is curated by Lorena Taddei, in collaboration with Roberto Cavaglià, Elisabetta Ghidini and Paolo Zani, and with photos by Luigi Briselli, translations by Silvia Tomasoni.

Bijou museum
Via Porzio 9, Casalmaggiore (Cremona)
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 10.00-12.00 / 15.00 – 18.00; Sunday and holidays: 3.00pm – 7.00pm
Entrance: full 3, euro; reduced 2.50

Spilla Demoiselle Volage. Foto Luigi Briselli

Spilla Helene Sabot. Foto Luigi Briselli