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Pandora’s zodiac

Published on November 21, 2019

The zodiac signs seen by Pandora in a new collection of silver charms and cubic zirconia ♦ ︎

What sign is your bracelet? This is the question you can ask whenever jewelry is inspired by the zodiac. And that is the signs that by convention and conviction of the ancients take their name from a constellation (those that even in the past were visible to the naked eye), following the classic order: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio , Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.

Since Indian astronomers and astrologers have codified this celestial vision a couple of millennia ago, jewelers have also adapted to provide precious elements in the form of icons that refer to the zodiac signs. Last in this millennial list is Pandora, which for autumn 2019 has decided to offer its classic silver and cubic zirconia charm with the shape of the signs used by astrology. It is not known if they also bring good luck. Retail price for each zodiac sign: 39 euros.

Segno dell'Acquario — Segno dell’Acquario

Rocca 1794 opens a flagship store in Catania

Published on November 20, 2019

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Interno della gioielleria Rocca a Catania

The new Rocca 1794 boutique extends over 330 square meters, inaugurated in Catania ♦

Rocca 1794, a chain of high-end watch and jewelery boutiques (Damiani group) inaugurated the Catania flagship store, in Corso Italia 229 in the most elegant area of the city. The new Sicilian boutique has 330 square meters with large windows, a Rolex shop-in-shop, an internal watchmaking laboratory, in a refined and precious environment.

Due delle quattro vetrine della gioielleria Rocca a Catania

This boutique is in addition to those in the most prestigious streets of Milan, Turin, Bologna, Padua, Mantua, Bari, Lecce, Catania, Taormina, Lugano and in the airports of Malpensa and Fiumicino, in addition to the seasonal airports at Forte Village in Sardinia.

Rocca distributes prestigious jewelery and watch brands, including Damiani, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Omega, Salvini, Calderoni, Bliss, Venini, Breguet, Vacheron Constantin Jaeger LeCoultre A. Lange & Sohne, Blancpain, Bulgari, Chopard Panerai Hublot, Tudor IWC, Tag Heuer, Roger Dubuis, Breitling, Ulysse Nardin, Zenith, Piaget, Montblanc, Longines, Tissot, Baume & Mercier.

Rocca is also a historical name: it was one of the first Italian importers of luxury Swiss watchmaking and over the years has had among its customers famous personalities such as Cavour, Garibaldi, D’Annunzio, Verdi, Pirandello and the royal family of the House of Savoy.
The next projects foresee the expansion both in Italy and abroad with the opening of new prestigious points of sale, such as the already planned opening in the spring of 2020 of the new boutique in Porto Cervo.

Mikimoto’s Jardin Mystérieux

Published on November 20, 2019

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The Jardin Mystérieux high jewelry collection of Mikimoto, pearls, rhodium-plated gold and precious stones ♦ ︎

In Tokyo they tell that the founder, Kokichi Mikimoto, dedicated his life to pearls. But he also created the great jewelry house that has its name. Since 1893 Mikimoto has been synonymous with cultured pearls. It was the first company to develop the cultured pearl industry (previously only natural pearls were available, very rare: less than one in a thousand oysters can produce one).

Anello in oro bianco 18 carati, perla conc, perla d'acqua dolce naturale, zaffiro, tormalina, granato, acquamarina, alessandrite, diamante — Anello in oro bianco 18 carati, perla conch, perla d’acqua dolce naturale, zaffiro, tormalina, granato, acquamarina, alessandrite, diamante

But Mikimoto has long been no longer just a pearl manufacturer and a single-product jeweler. Its high jewelry has no barriers and also uses gold and precious gems as well as, of course, pearls. But another aspect for which the Japanese are famous is the gardens. So here is the Jardin Mystérieux collection, just presented by Mikimoto. The Japanese compositional grace, however, in this case fades into the rounded and baroque shapes that recall more Versailles than a Zen garden.

Collana in oro bianco 18 carati, perla coltivata Akoya, rubino, zaffiro, acquamarina, ametista, granato, diamante

The Jardin Mystérieux fine jewelry collection includes a rich pearl necklace, anell, two brooches and earrings. In addition to rhodium-plated white gold, he uses precious and semi-precious stones, such as ruby, sapphire, amethyst, aquamarine, garnet, diamond. It is high jewelery: the price is also mysterious (on request). Lavinia Andorno

Orecchini in oro bianco 18 carati, rubino, zaffiro, ametista, acquamarina, granato, diamante

Spilla oro bianco 18 carati, perla conch, zaffiro, smeraldo, granato, diamante

Spilla in oro bianco 18 carati perla acqua dolce, zaffiro, tormalina, granato, alessandrite, diamante, rodio nero

Roberto Coin gives new color to Roman Barocco

Published on November 20, 2019

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Rose gold ring with amethyst, pink sapphires

The new jewels from the Roman Barocco collection by Roberto Coin add a touch of color ♦

Roman Baroque is a chapter in the history of art, with peaks like those touched by Bernini and Borromini, elaborate architecture, inspired surprises in painting. But, from an apiage of years, the Roman Barocco is also a collection of Roberto Coin. And to which the House of Vicenza every year adds new pieces.

Rose gold rings with triplets of amethyst, mother of pearl and carnelian with pink sapphires; amethyst, mother of pearl and lapis lazzuli with blue sapphires; white quartz and mother of pearl doublet with white diamonds and a triplet of rutilated quartz, turquoise and mother of pearl with brown diamonds.

Also read: Roberto Coin’s Roman Baroque expands

It should be added that the Roman Barocco collection derives from another Roberto Coin jewelery line, which is simply called Barocco. The jewels of the Roman Barocco collection use some styles of the architecture of Roman buildings, but are divided into two different lines. Both use for the same technique din intertwining with gold threads, between curved and sinuous lines inspired by the theatricality of Roman domes and the play of light typical of the Baroque era. The new pink gold rings in the collection also add stones like white diamonds, amethyst, carnelian, pink sapphires, lapis lazuli, blue sapphires, white quartz and rutilated quartz, mother of pearl.

Rose, white and yellow gold rings with white diamonds

Jewelry for Rockers with Breil

Published on November 20, 2019

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Tre anelli della collezione Rockers di Breil

The world of music, young and uninhibited, in the Rockers Ext collection by Breil ♦ ︎

The world of Breil is composed of beautiful girls, young men ready for transgression, rebellious and very sexy spirit. The new Rockers Ext line of bijoux meets these characteristics, intended for an audience that is not looking for the precious object, but a jewel to wear even when going to a disco or pub. The world of rock, in short.

According to Breil, a brand that is part of the Binda group, the collection brings together two worlds, male and female, because it is proposed as unisex. The design is very precise, with a hint of aggressiveness conferred by the geometries that seem the studs, almost a trademark of the rocker environment, but always in the Breil style. As always long necklaces or chokers, bracelet, rings and earrings are in the brand’s favorite material, namely steel. They are available in the classic version or in black. The collection also includes three watches with a classic dial, but with a strap that also remembers the studs shape.

Girocollo della collezione Rockers in acciaio lucido o Ip black satinato

Orecchini in acciaio ip black con borchie quadrate e chiusura a farfalla

Bracciale rigido con borchie e cristalli gun

A thousand jewels with Christie’s in New York

Published on November 19, 2019

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The duPont Ruby, spilla con rubino birmano di 11,20 carati circondato da una forma a cuore con smeraldi, diamanti e perle naturali

Super jewels for Christie’s super auctions in New York: a thousand pieces, from diamonds to precious audio headphones ♦ ︎

The big auctions in Geneva are closed, and Christie’s starts again from New York. The Jewels Online sales are scheduled in the US city from 2 to 12 December but, above all, the Magnificent Jewels on 11 December. In all, a thousand pieces are on sale, including colored diamonds, colorless diamonds and precious stones, as well as designer jewels, among others, Suzanne Belperron, René Boivin, Bulgari, Cartier, Harry Winston, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels.

The headlights are aimed at two lots offered for sale by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, with the aim of making cash for new acquisitions. One of these jewels is The duPont Ruby, a brooch with Burmese ruby of 11.20 carats surrounded by a heart shape with emeralds, diamonds and natural pearls, estimated between 3.5 and 5.5 million dollars. The other piece is The Emerald duPont, a ring with Colombian emerald of 9.11 carats Belle Époque and diamonds, signed Tiffany & Co. The jewels were part of the collection of Mrs. Alfred I. duPont.

The duPont Emerald, anello con smeraldo colombiano di 9,11 carati

Certainly a superb ring with a vivid fantasy blue diamond of 3.07 carat will also attract attention, VVS1 clarity, estimated between 3 and 4 million dollars, a ring with a 24.13 carat diamond, color D, impeccable clarity (2 -3 million), a ring with a 23.55 carat diamond, color D, potentially impeccable internally by Harry Winston (2-3 million) and a ring with a Belle Époque sapphire from Kashmir of 30.14 carats and diamonds (1.4 -2.4 million).

Anello con zaffiro ovale da 16,72 carati, diamanti a taglio circolare su platino — Anello con zaffiro ovale da 16,72 carati, diamanti a taglio brillante su platino

Apart from duPont, the auction includes jewels also from other prominent properties. In particular those of the Rothschild family, including Baroness Edouard de Rothschild and Jacqueline de Rothschild Piatigorsky. These collections include a selection of 48 lots with exceptional Cartier Art Deco examples, including a diamond bracelet alongside precious objects and accessories. Another collection on sale is that of Judith-Ann Corrente, president and director of the Metropolitan Opera Association, with 28 jewels signed by leading designers, such as Belperron, Boivin, Fouquet, René Lalique and an Art Deco diamond sautoir by Van Cleef & Arpels .

Finally, the super pre Christmas auction includes contemporary jewelery by Maison such as Jar and Taffin, Beats Pro audio headset runs with Graffiti diamonds and rubies, created for Super Bowl XLVI artists, worn by Lmfao, Madonna and Lil ‘Wayne. With over 1,500 diamonds weighing over 120 carats and 28 rubies with 3.35 carats, this unique piece of collaboration is offered for the first time at auction.

Collana di Harry Winston con diamanti e smeraldi

Spilla di Jar con smeraldi, diamanti e zirconi

Cuffie Beats Pro di Graff, con diamanti e rubini

Anello con zaffiro cabochon da 30,14 carati, diamanti, platino, circa 1915.jpg

Collana ispirata a Pinocchio di Cartier, oro e smalto

Italian Exhibition Group acquires OroArezzo and GoldItaly in advance

Published on November 18, 2019

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Ieg, which organizes VicenzaOro, anticipates the planned acquisition of OroArezzo and GoldItaly ♦ ︎

The world of fairs is in turmoil. The formats change and, above all, the market consolidates. And, thanks to the fuel supplied by the recent stock exchange listing, Italian Exhibition Group (the company that organizes VicenzaOro) acquires OroArezzo and GoldItaly.

Team room di Italian Exhibition Group a VicenzaOro

On 15 November, in fact, the Arezzo Fiere e Congressi shareholders’ meeting welcomed the Italian Exhibition Group’s proposal to bring forward the period of exercise envisaged for the purchase option of OroArezzo and GoldItaly, historic events of the Tuscan goldsmith district. Ieg will therefore soon acquire the two events it had already managed since 2017. The value of the transaction, a note states, is determined by a fixed component of 3.5 million euros and by a variable component that may reach a maximum value of 1 million.

VicenzaOro. Copyright: gioiellis.com

OroArezzo takes place every year in April and is the international fair that values the best Made in Italy goldsmith production, a useful event for planning annual purchases and the spring replenishment of wholesalers, chains and top distribution brands. It is an international fair for the demand that has the creativity and the speed of delivery as its strengths.

GoldItaly, instead, is held every year in October, favors the meeting between the excellence of Italian gold districts and international buyers, focusing on the exclusive formula of the international business workshop based on a careful segmentation of the exposed product and an accurate profiling of the invited operators.

It’s an operation for customers, for the market. We have been supporting the principle of single direction for many years, very important for producing results in Vicenza and Arezzo. We have indicated this goal from the beginning. We have measured its value in the field in three years of concrete collaboration and today we are fully aware of carrying out a very valid operation from an entrepreneurial point of view. The first with a Tuscan fair. And I hope it will become, of course provided there is a correspondence of common objectives, an operation of more extensive collaboration with a wider regional trade fair system. We are very open to verifying the concrete feasibility. Anyone who knows us knows that we are not afraid of dealing with issues quickly.
Lorenzo Cagnoni, president of Ieg

Through the exercise of the Ieg option, it anticipates the expected consolidation in the gold and jewelery sector. OroArezzo and Gold Italy will therefore support Vicenzaoro January, T-Gold, Vicenzaoro September, Vod Dubai International Jewelery Show, also in corporate terms.

Having the leading brands in the sector fairs under the same umbrella means orienting them with linearity and clarity of positioning in favor of companies and buyers. Arezzo insists on the most important district of Europe for production and volumes of quality jewelery. Oroarezzo and Gold Italy are consistent with this historical and territorial background. Just as consistent with the sector is their timing because operators need an appointment with the goldsmiths in spring and autumn in a place that has hosted them for more than forty years, two points of reference for exporting all over the world, strong and clear towards right buyers activated thanks to a precise target positioning.
Marco Carniello Group Brand Director Jewelery & Fashion of Ieg

In the first six months of 2019, the export of the goldsmith district of Arezzo recorded + 11.4%, contributing to 28.9% of the total national value (+ 14.8% towards the United Arab Emirates, the first outlet market for Arezzo ). With a value of over € 1 billion (€ 1,051.8 million) in the first six months of the year alone, Arezzo is the first district in Italy and Europe to export Gold. In the 12 months of 2018 it had touched 2 billion euros.

If Casato colors Boutique

Published on November 18, 2019

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Anello in oro rosa, tanzanite e peridoto

The new jewels from the Boutique collection by Casato, with the addition of colored stones ♦

In which case can you buy an entire Boutique without going there? And when can you find Boutique in a boutique? Only on one occasion: with the Boutique collection by Casato. It’s almost an invitation to shopping, but it’s also one of the Maison’s most classic collections. Originally conceived in pink and white gold, with a touch of colorless diamonds, the collection has changed its face with the arrival of autumn. In fact, Casato has decided to focus on color and drip-cut stones. In short, it is always called Boutique but, in fact, the new jewelry line is not the simple continuation of the previous models.

Casato, anello in oro rosa con tanzanite e diamanti della collezione Boutique

The new jewels, in fact, use stones such as morganite, tanzanite, aquamarine, peridot, pink sapphire. The rings use different or equal stones, in the classic toi et moi shape and have a rose gold stem composed of small joined spheres. The collection also includes necklaces, earrings and bracelets.

Collana in oro rosa, tanzanite e diamanti

Anello in oro rosa, zaffiro, acquamarina — Anello in oro rosa, zaffiro rosa, acquamarina

Orecchini ad anello in oro rosa con diamanti bianchi della collezione Boutique

Orecchini semi sferici in oro bianco con diamanti bianchi della collezione Boutique

Gold becomes greener

Published on November 18, 2019

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A worldwide survey reveals an increasing consumer interest in extracted gold respecting the environment ♦ ︎

Who doesn’t love nature? Who wants a more polluted environment? Who doesn’t want clean air and fresh water? Nobody. But not everyone has the same sensitivity. And these differences can be translated into a different purchase choice. This concept also concerns jewels: everyone likes to own something precious, but not everyone chooses the same thing. This is why it is interesting to read the conclusions of a research on consumption conducted by the World Gold Council. Although tastes vary from one population to another, there are data in common, at least for some trends.

Belloni: fede in oro giallo etico certificato Alliance for Responsable Mining

The research involved over 18,000 people in six countries: the United States, India, China, Canada, Germany and Russia, with the aim of understanding opinion of gold as an investment or as an ornament. The first result concerns the percentage of already purchased or is about to buy a gold jewel: 48%. In practice, half of the consumers which were surveyed, while 38% said they were willing to buy one and only 13% said they were not interested.

Anello in oro etico certificato. Prezzo: 1800 euro — Jem, anello in oro etico certificato

Another interesting fact, however, concerns the environmental impact and the ethical nature of the metal: consumers around the world are interested in where their gold comes from and what impact it has on the people who extract it. And it is an aspect that concerns young people in a greater way. Although, overall, only a quarter (23%) of buyers would give up buying a jewel for an ethical reason, 70% want to buy ethically produced jewelry, with minimal impact on the environment and fair working conditions for those who extract.

The interest in gold mined without environmental damage is particularly high among Gen Z consumers, from 9 to 22 years old. And so, Greta Thunberg could influence the sale of jewelry for consumers who get now on the market. Also because, according to the survey, Gen Z consumers intend to buy less gold jewelry than their parents. In the United States, for example, 18% of respondents over the age of 39 and 19% of Millennials (aged between 23 and 38) said they wanted to buy gold jewelry within the next 12 months. Among the very young, however, only 11%.

Shopping di gioielli in A Shenyang — Shopping di gioielli a Shenyang

A figure should worry those who produce and sell jewelery: in China, Gen Z is the least interested in jewelery. Only 12% of Chinese young people intend to buy gold jewelry in the next year, compared to 37% of Millennials and 42% of adults. And this not because of a lack of money, but because of less interest in gold jewelery than their parents.

In short, it is better to concentrate on potential buyers. Among those who have not yet bought gold jewelry, but do not rule out doing so, 28% claim that it is held back by a lack of trust, 19% are worried about the purity of the metal (in practice the actual number of carats) and the 14% do not trust retailers.

Also interesting are some aspects that concern the typology of products: the United States Millennials, for example, love rose gold more than those over 39 years old. And three quarters of those who do not buy gold jewelery consider the yellow metal too flashy and prefer silver or diamonds.

The family is precious with Bimbi Jewels

Published on November 16, 2019

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Bimbi Jewels, a jewelery brand dedicated to the family theme created by Barbara Spada ♦ ︎

Area director of Chimento, sales director in Canada for Pomellato, sales manager for Ippolita in Canada and, finally, area manager for Pasquale Bruni: we can’t say that Barbara Spada knows little about the world of jewelry. So much so that she has decided to try with a her own jewelry brand. But with a specific goal: the family. The name of the brand is Bimbi Jewels and is based in Toronto, Canada, although the realization of the jewels is entrusted to companies in the Vicenza district.

Born in Vicenza and now get Canadian, graduated from the University of Padua, mother of Francesca and with a multicultural and globetrotter family, Barbara Spada decided to create her jewelery company with this particular imprinting: for example, some of Bimbi Jewels creations, like pendants in standard sizes and bracelets, can be worn not only by adults, but also by children aged six and up.

With Bimbi jewels, I wish to celebrate the absolute value of the family. The bonds of the heart, in all their facets, are the true point of reference in the life of every person, they represent our family. Bimbi creations are precious symbols of this indissoluble feeling, which crosses geographical boundaries and embraces all the people of our heart, in a story of love, respect and inclusion.
Barbara Spada

Bimbi Jewels jewels are made entirely by hand in gold and silver, with the addition of mother-of-pearl and diamonds. The Maison makes its debut with three collections: the first is Preziosi, characterized by the stylized shape of a child and a girl, in 18 Kt white, yellow and pink gold embellished with a pavé of diamonds or double-faced mother-of-pearl, white on of one side of the jewel and blue or pink on the other. The second collection is Papà, which celebrates the bond between father and children. A line that stands out for its black rhodium combined with 18 kt yellow and white gold. Dad’s pendants and bracelets can be personalized with an engraving. The third collection is Gioiamore, with jewels characterized by the iconic heart, which incorporates the letter B of the Bimbi logo in the form. The jewels are in white mother-of-pearl set with yellow gold, 18Kt white gold and gold-plated silver.

Isola Bella, jewels with panettone

Published on November 16, 2019

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Panettone con cioccolato di Modica Bonfissuto

The jewels inspired by the Sicily of Isola Bella combined for the Christmas period with two gourmet panettone (tipical italian christmas cake) ♦ ︎

Sicily is a wonderful land rich in natural jewels. But not just that type. To offer jewels of the third type, in the sense of creations to wear, is the Catania brand Isola Bella, which for Christmas has devised an original proposal that also involves another aspect that characterizes the island, the gastronomy

Anello dorato Balconi di Sicilia azzurro

Isola Bella Gioielli was born in 2013 on the initiative of Alessio Strano and Giuseppe Argurio, designer and project manager. It was immediately characterized as a brand that exalts Sicily and the Mediterranean through the creation of jewels made of 925 silver, enamelled by hand, after having created using the lost wax micro-casting technique. The Capsule Christmas Collection, however, also has the combination with Bonfissuto panettone.

Anello rosone bianco viola Balconi di Sicilia

The jewels for the Christmas period are brought together in the lines Fireworks and rigid bracelets, variants of some existing collections, such as the different colors of Balconi di Sicilia and the new Mori bracelets, in support of the already existing earrings and rings. The Fireworks collection is inspired by the pyrotechnic effects that accompany the holidays on the Island and includes a necklace with pendant, earrings and ring, while the Sole Nero and Sole Dorato Bracelet line is dedicated to the sun and Sicily.

Balconi di Sicilia is, instead, a tribute to the art, history and beauty of the island and is enriched with new jewels and new colors, including earrings, necklace with pendant and round purple rosette ring that refer to the colors of the sunset seen from behind the stained glass windows of a baroque palace. The Queen of the Mori Bracelet and King of the Mori, the latest additions to this series of which earrings and rings already exist, recall an ancient legend of love and passion: the head of a young girl and the head of Moro, they become jewels to be given as a token of love.

Finally, Isola Bella has created Christmas packages with the 1 kilogram panettone with Modica Chocolate and Sicilian Orange and with Pistachio and Candied al Limone, in an original by Giulio and Vincenzo Bonfissuto, protagonists of the Sicilian pastry scene. It is a 36-hour Sicilian panettone with natural leavening, made with mother yeast, free-range hens’ eggs and high-quality raw materials in two colored boxes and, in addition, an American Isola Bella Gioielli placemat.

Pendente Fuochi d'artificio — Pendente Fuochi d’artificio

Orecchini Fuochi d'artificio — Orecchini Fuochi d’artificio

Anello Fuochi d'artificio — Anello Fuochi d’artificio

The Jewelry by Andrew Geoghegan

Published on November 16, 2019

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The new jewels of the British designer Andrew Geoghegan, diamonds after the amethysts ♦ ︎

Andrew Geoghegan, British designer, launches the collection – Let’s Go … Diamond, which follows Let’s Go … Amethyst. And with this proposal he entered among the finalists in the bridal jewelery category in the competition that is held every year by the Professional Jeweler Magazine. It is not the first recognition: Geoghegan has already been named Designer of the Year 2014 of the British Jewelery Association and the Editor’s Choice at the International Jewelery London 2015.

The designer founded his Maison in 1998: he uses angular facets and soft curves, warm tones and metallic coldness. These contrasts, however, are harmonious, as in the series of cocktail rings called with chocolate box irony: in fact the gems look like chocolates inside a package. Thanks also to his past as a young sculptor, an experience that allows him to create jewels with a strong three-dimensional character.

Anelli in oro rosa e giallo, con diamanti della collezione Let's Go ... Diamond — Anelli in oro rosa e giallo, con diamanti della collezione Let’s Go … Diamond

Anello Let's Go ... Amethyst — Anello Let’s Go … Amethyst

Anello Cannelé Déliré. con una tormalina paraiba cabochon di 6 carati, oro bianco, zaffiri, acquamarina, topazio

Chocolate box, anello con rubellite e zaffiri rosa

Anello Chocolate box, con tormalina, granato mandarino e tanzanite

Anello Satellite, con un diamante a pera fancy yellow di un carato e un diamante bianco da 033 carati

Morellato buys the French store chain Cleor

Published on November 15, 2019

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The Morellato group acquires the French retail chain Cleor for 50 million. And it pushes towards internationalization ♦ ︎

Morellato with the accent on the final “o”. Pronounced in French. Because the group led by Massimo Carraro is now also French. Or, if you prefer, it’s the Cleor retail chain that is a bit Italian.
In fact, Morellato announced the acquisition of Cleor, one of the leading French prêt-à-porter jewelery players. In short, the equivalent of Morellato in Italy. Cleor is a large company, with a turnover of 80 million euros in 2019 and 800 employees, of which 110 are located in the operational headquarters in Evreux, Paris. The chain of boutiques counts on 140 points of sale, within the most important shopping centers in the main French shopping areas, with a high level product and service offer.

In the financial transaction, Morellato was supported throughout the acquisition process by the advisor UniCredit, which also financed the acquisition. The total investment is close to 50 million euros. The Italian group’s objective is openly international expansion, which has already achieved the acquisition of the online company Kronoshop, Rome and the French wholesale company Mister Watch, Biarritz.

With this important operation, Morellato as an Italian leader becomes one of the leading European players in the watch / jewelery sector. The only one to present a complete integration from creation to production to distribution, right up to the consumer through a unique network of online and offline retailers. 195 Bluespirit and Joyé stores in Italy, 140 Cleor in France, a solid international distribution of its brands in 70 countries, over 2,000 employees. And above all the pride of representing the great tradition of Italian jewelry in the world. This project projects the turnover of our Group over 270 million euros, with a 2020 forecast close to 300 million euros, of which over 60% are realized on foreign markets
Massimo Carraro, President Morellato

Morellato Group defines itself as the most important jewelery and watch group in Europe and world leader in the sector of high-end watch straps, a sector that has been the basis of the industrial activities of the Padua-based company, which has over 1,300 employees in the world, of which about 750 in Italy. At Morellato Group, three operating companies based in strategic reference markets are based abroad: Hong Kong, Dubai and Lyon. Among the proprietary brands are Morellato, Sector No Limits, Philip Watch, Lucien Rochat, Chronostar, Bluespirit, La Petite Story and Oui & Me, among those licensed under Furla, Maserati and Trussardi, while Scuderia Ferrari, Cluse and Paul Hewitt as distribution.

The group’s distribution network now has 4,000 dealers in the world, as well as numerous corners in the most important department stores of the shopping capitals. In the meantime the headquarters has been moved to Milan, while maintaining the historic site of Padua.

Orecchini in argento con pietra rossa — Morellato, orecchini in argento con pietra rossa

Christie’s top jewelery in Geneva

Published on November 15, 2019

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A Colombian rectangular-cut emerald ring, weighing 13.53 carats

Big deals (71.3 million) and big jewels at Christie’s auctions in Geneva. And Graff buys one sapphire for 2.5 million ♦ ︎

Winter is a very hot season for precious gems and beautiful jewels. This is evidenced by Christie’s November auctions in Geneva, which reached a total of 71.3 million dollars (about 64.7 million euros), with an additional 38.6 million Swiss francs for Only Watch, the sale of 50 watches for unique luxury made by the best watch manufacturers for research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Christie’s four sales had registered bidders from over 40 countries and 30% were new to Christie. The Magnificent Jewels auction concluded the sales series with a selection of exceptional jewels. The sale reached 55.2 million (50.3 million euros), with a total of 12 lots that sold over 1 million, and 92% of the lots assigned. The magnificent jewels, among other things, are also a cultural event: they attracted over 3 thousand visitors to the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues where they were exhibited.

Asta di Christie's a Ginevra — Asta di Christie’s a Ginevra

Once again, the November week of sales in Geneva attracted buyers from all over the world and this month with a particularly strong contingent from Asia. With a triumphant Only Watch charity auction, including a CHF 31 million Patek Philippe, which established a new world auction record for any timepiece, auctions of jewellery, watches and wine were solid with a strong sell-through rate of above 90%, underlining the successful strategy for Luxury of the leading auction house.
François Curiel, President Christie’s Europe

Anello con diamante fancy deep blue di 7,03 carati montato da Moussaieff

In particular, a 7.03-carat blue rectangular ring with a deep blue patterned VVS2 diamond, mounted by Moussaieff, was sold for 11.6 million dollars, with a price per carat of 1.6 million. It was purchased by a private collector. A cushion-cut diamond, color D, internally impeccable, weighing 46.93 carats was beaten to 3.1 million, while a ring of Harry Winston with rectangular cut diamond, color D, purity VVS2, weight 25.20 carat was awarded 2.5 million dollars. Among the gems, an octagonal cut Burmese sapphire weighing 42.97 carats was purchased by Graff for 2.5 million. Federico Graglia

A Burmese octagonal-cut sapphire, weighing 42.97 carats, Graff

Graff: a Ceylon rectangular-cut sapphire brooch, weighing 39.19 carats, by Cartier

A cushion-cut, D colour, Internally Flawless diamond, weighing 46.93 carats

A pair of pear-shaped, D colour, flawless diamond earrings, weighing 12.71 and 2.07 carats

A pear-shaped, D colour, VS1 clarity diamond, weighing 40.18 carats

A rectangular-cut, D colour, VVS2 clarity diamond ring, weighing 25.20 carats by Harry Winston

A rectangular-cut, fancy light purplish pink, VS2 clarity diamond ring, weighing 32.49 carats

High jewelry with Love from Chopard

Published on November 14, 2019

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Collana a forma di cuore con rubini e diamanti

The Chopard Red Carpet Love high jewelry collection created by Caroline Scheufele ♦ ︎

The destiny of Chopard and the red carpet, in particular that of the Cannes Film Festival, are intertwined: the jewelery brand has been the official partner of the event since 1998. That’s why the 2019 of the Swiss Maison’s high jewelry is called Red Carpet Collection, but with the addition of the word Love, which for the co-president and artistic director of Chopard, Caroline Scheufele, was the inspirational theme. But beware, the Red Carpet Collection not only celebrates the Cannes International Film Festival, but in general the theme of emotions aroused by love.

Spilla con opale, zaffiri, diamanti gialli e diamanti

A vast theme, as one can easily guess, which then turns into different jewels, just as every love is different from the others. Precious and colored stones are used in all shades, and this also recalls the Love theme. The collection also includes some ring suites, earrings and necklace, but more in general they are unique pieces, those that become objects that symbolize a Maison, thanks to the care and elaborate design that distinguishes them. Diamonds, of course, also in Paraiba tourmalines, opals, tanzanites and amethysts are the real protagonists of the collection. How not to feel a little love for them too?

Anello con tanzaniti, tormaline Paraiba, ametiste e diamanti

Collana con tanzaniti, tormaline Paraiba, ametiste e diamanti

orecchini tanzaniti tormaline Paraiba ametiste e diamanti — Orecchini con tanzaniti, tormaline Paraiba, ametiste e diamanti

Bracciale con tormaline Paraiba, tanzaniti, ametiste, zaffiri colorati e diamanti

Orecchini a forma di orchidea con opali, zaffiri rosa, tsavoriti e diamanti

Silver win for Pianegonda

Published on November 14, 2019

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Necklaces, bracelet, earrings and ring in silver with the shape of an irregular chain in the Vinctum collection by Pianegonda ♦ ︎

According to the Latin dictionary the word Vinctum is the nominative neutral singular of vīnctus. For example, the Latin phrase aliquem in fuga catenis vinctum traho translates into dragging someone which is chained into the escape. Starting from this cultured address Pianegonda called Vinctum his chain jewelry collection. They are silver jewels, as in the Pianegonda tradition, which stress the traditional form of the chain.

The rings that make up the choker, necklace, bracelet and earrings, in fact, are irregular. That is, of different thicknesses and lengths, sometimes double, with a shape that breaks the regularity (sometimes the monotony) of simple chains. The question remains who is the winner and who is the winner, but once worn the jewel this is a secondary aspect. Prices: the choker costs 495 euros, the necklace 890 euros, the bracelet 345 euros, the earrings, 175 euros and the ring 195 euros.

Alessio Boschi among seven princesses

Published on November 13, 2019

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The ancient tale of the seven princesses is revived in the collection of Alessio Boschi ♦ ︎

From the Italian architecture of the Renaissance to the fascinating world of nature, from the classicism of the Roman era to Persian fairy tales: Alessio Boschi is not only a jeweler, but also a creative who would have lived at ease with the sixteenth-century humanists in Florence. One of his new collections, for example, is dedicated to the history of the Seven Princesses.

Between fairy tale and literature, the story of the seven princesses was written by the Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi, who lived between 1140 and 1202 in Ganca, a city in the country that today is Azerbaijan. Ganjavi recounted the life of the legendary Sassanid ruler Bahram Gur (420‒438) who, according to legend, married seven princesses from seven different countries. For each of his wives he built domed palaces, with different colors and decorations and representing different planets. Every day of the week the king visited a different wife. Imagine the rest. Of course, in the era of the #metoo, history can raise the eyebrows of those who censor texts and works of art from the past because they are not in harmony with today’s morality.

Collezione Seven Princess, orecchini trasformabili

But Alessio Boschi’s earrings and rings with carved emeralds, amethysts and lapis lazuli easily overcome any debate linked to current events: like the fable to which they are inspired, jewels release imagination and surprises. Rings that open and reveal a hidden bracelet, earrings that sway like candle flames: the mystery of the Orient interpreted by a jeweler of the West.

Collezione Seven Princess, orecchini con zaffiri e citrini

Collezione Seven Princess, orecchini con ametiste e perle

Alessio Boschi. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Naughty or Nice with Swarovski

Published on November 13, 2019

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The Naughty or Nice collection by Swarovski dedicated to the winter holiday period ♦ ︎

Christmas with the glitter of Swarovski: the Austrian Maison celebrates the holidays (and especially the gifts) with a series of collections that enhance the reflections of the famous crystals. In particular, with the Naughty or Nice collection.

The festivities are a glittering moment of the year in which to gather together, dress elegantly and give to others. They are also the perfect excuse to spoil yourself with those must-have items that have filled our wish lists all year long! This season, we want to celebrate in style, with sparkling proposals that will make the festivities even more glamorous and create wonderful moments for everyone.
Nathalie Colin, creative director of Swarovski.

The Naughty or Nice collection, even if it has a name that is perplexing in a Christmas atmosphere (shouldn’t we all be good at Christmas?), Has a shape that vaguely resembles the leaves with an irregular outline of butcher’s broom, which is used with its red berries for Christmas decorations. But also oak leaves, you do. In any case, they adapt well to the festive period, whether you are naughty or nice.

Collana della collezione Naughty or Nice

Orecchini a cerchio con foglia e cristalli bianchi

Brosway for Christmas

Published on November 12, 2019

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Anello in ottone, galvanica oro rosa, cristalli Swarovski amethyst, light amethyst e crystal

Brosway rings and earrings for the Christmas holidays: brass with gold and Swarovski crystals ♦ ︎

Bros Manifatture celebrated its first 40 years and, precisely for this reason, continues to offer innovations with its brands. Starting with Brosway, which offers new earrings and rings just for the Christmas holidays. The jewelery brand group chooses new variants of its collections. In this case, brass and galvanic rose gold earrings with antique pink, amethyst and red Swarovski crystals, or a brass ring, gold galvanic, topaz Swarovski crystals, crystal golden shadow and emerald. Or, again, brass earrings, gold galvanic, colored zircons and Swarovski crystal golden shadow crystals.

Orecchini in ottone, galvanica oro, zirconi colorati e cristalli Swarovski crystal golden shadow

Silver jewels with galvanic pink or yellow gold and always with Swarovski crystals remain on the price list. The rings have two or three circles, with crystals of different colors on each circle, while the earrings are also embellished with small crystals set in the metal band surrounding the lobe. Prices are under 50 euros.

Anello in ottone rodiato e cristalli Swarovski

Orecchin in ottone, galvanica oro rosa, zirconi bianchi e cristalli Swarovski light amethyst

Orecchin in ottone, galvanica oro rosa, zirconi bianchi e cristalli Swarovski Provence lavender

Orecchini in ottone rodiato, zirconi bianchi e cristalli Swarovski

What is the meaning of the jewels with the tree of life?

Published on November 11, 2019

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Mattioli, orecchino della collezione Life

Jewels with the tree of life: the story of an ornament that is inspired by philosophies, religions and legends. But what does this mean? ♦ ︎

One of the most used symbols also in jewelry is the one that represents the tree of life. You can find for sale thousands of earrings, pendants for necklaces and, sometimes, even rings, which represent the tree of life. And there are many jewelers, even prominent ones, who have decided to add individual pieces or collections that have this symbol at the center to their catalog. For example, Pandora, Mattioli, PdPaola and many others.

By the way: do you know what the tree of life means? It is not, as you may think, an icon invented by jewelers, but an ancient symbol found in various religions, mythologies and philosophies. Indeed, a sprout that turns into a tree perfectly represents the cycle of biological life on Earth. In the tradition of the Christian religion, the tree of life is a tree that God placed in the Garden of Eden, together with the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

In the Hebrew interpretation of the Holy Scriptures, however, the trees were two and united, but later Adam separated their roots. In short, the tree of life, a symbol considered sacred by some peoples, is not only the sign of birth, but also of knowledge, or a bridge between creation and the Hereafter. The quote in the Bible also confirms this: the tree of life is mentioned in John’s Apocalypse. Furthermore, the tree of life has been repeatedly represented in works of art and literature. Although there are exceptions: according to the Rastas, for example, the tree of Life is that of Cannabis and its fruit is marijuana. A matter of points of view.

Collana Albero della vita con cristalli Swarovski

But do you know what kind of tree is the tree of life? What is represented on the jewels is not just any tree, but it is the arborvitae, a plant better known as thuja, a plant genus that belongs to the Cupressaceae family and is native to Alaska, the North American Lakes region, China and of Japan. These are things to know before wearing a jewel with the tree of life …