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High jewelry with Love from Chopard

Published on November 14, 2019

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

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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 …

New princesses for Roberto Coin

Published on November 11, 2019

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New jewels from the Princess Flower collection by Roberto Coin, with the shape of a four-petal flower ♦

Princesses love flowers, especially if they are shaped like jewels. Roberto Coin knows this, and a couple of years ago he launched his Princess Flower collection. As in all the creative bouquets of the Princess line, the characteristic twisted thread processing is also used in Princess Flower, a style which came from tradition of the ancient Venetian jewelery. But it is only in this collection that the flower undresses the clothes of the usual decor and takes the place of a protagonist.

Collane in oro rosa, diamanti, malachite, onice, madreperla

The new jewels from the Princess Flower collection also use gold in different colors, pink and white, along with onyx and diamonds. Or instead of black stone is the malachite green, another favorite stone of Roberto Coin. Another variation is, instead, the one with the mother-of-pearl, always together with small pavé diamonds. The shape of the quadrilobate flower is declined in earrings, necklaces, rings and band bracelets, from which a pendant with the same floral motif is added.

Anelli in oro giallo e rosa, diamanti, malachite

Anelli in oro giallo e rosa, diamanti, onice

Orecchini in oro rosa, madreperla, diamanti

Collane in oro rosa, madreperla, diamanti

Anelli in oro rosa, madreperla, diamanti

Tiffany’s 12 super gifts for Christmas

Published on November 9, 2019

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Spilla Butterfly dal Blue Book 2019, con zaffiri per 21 carati e diamanti per 6 carati

Tiffany offers a selection of 12 proposals for Christmas. But there are not only jewels. For example, there is a motorcycle and … ♦ ︎

For years Tiffany has been expanding its brand in virgin territories for a jewelry house. So basically it is not surprising that the largest company in the sector has decided to offer a special gift list for its American and British customers for Christmas. Which, as you will understand, does not only include jewels. A bit like what happened to the proposals dedicated to man, which in addition to bracelets and necklaces include objects such as a silver yo-yo or a referee whistle, even the list of special Christmas gifts there are surprising objects.

Collana con 86 brillanti per un totale di 31 carati

The list, among other things, includes the 100,000 euro advent calendar, but also 12 other options. All rigals, however, share the classic Tiffany blue. It starts with a necklace composed of 86 brilliant-cut diamonds, for a total of 31 carats. The price will be known only to those who request it. Also among the jewels, there are rings by Jean Schlumberger, or a bracelet from the City Hardwear collection and a personalized ring with an 8-carat brilliant in color D, impeccable.

Cocktail ring disegnati da Jean Schlumberger nel 1956 per Tiffany

But be careful, next to Tiffany jewels it also offers cast iron stoves, accompanied with Tiffany tableware, cutlery and crystal glasses. Or a Tiffany Blue color collector’s motorcycle from Indian Motorcycle Co., the first American motorcycle company, complete with chrome rims and spokes, vintage tires, stainless steel exhaust and Indian Motorcycle x Tiffany & Co. license plate in personalized sterling silver. Do you love gardening? Here is a silver greenhouse, always signed by the Maison in New York. And if, on the other hand, you are passionate about travel, Tiffany also offers the opportunity to undertake a Great Adventure in Kenya, a safari (photographic) of 11 days Strange? Perhaps, but after all, the company headed by Alessandro Bogliolo is committed to defending elephants, lions and rhinos.
Find all the very special Tiffany gifts here.

Motocicletta in colore Tiffany Blue da collezione della Indian Motorcycle Co

Nido composto a mano con un uovo d'oro e due uova di porcellana — Nido composto a mano con un uovo d’oro e due uova di porcellana

Una serra in argento che, dice Tiffany, ha richiesto oltre mille ore di lavoro

Bracciale in oro rosa e diamanti della collezione City Hardwear

High Jewelry for stars

Published on November 9, 2019

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Jennifer Lopez con la collana della collezione Giardini Segreti di Pasquale Bruni

High jewelery worn by the stars: Jennifer Lopez with Pasquale Bruni, Dakota Johnson with Messika ♦ ︎

Stars shine the most when Christmas approaches. Here, then, that actresses, singers and models are precious witnesses of large and small jewels. For example, Jennifer Lopez who chose to wear Pasquale Bruni’s jewels on the occasion of her new movie Marry Me, which she stars with Owen Wilson and Maluma. It is not the first time that the pop icon chooses to wear Pasquale Bruni jewels. The first love was born in 2010 in Italy on the occasion of his performance at the Sanremo Festival. Jlo wore the Giardini Segreti collection in rose gold and white and champagne diamonds.

On the occasion of the MTV Ema 2019, instead, the jewels of Rosalia, winner of the prize for the best collaboration, who wore Messika diamonds on stage, in particular Snake Dance high jewelry earrings, shone. Also by Messika, Nicole Scherzinger’s jewels, with Angel, Move and Glam’Azone rings. The Parisian Maison was also chosen by Dakota Johnson at the Annual Governors Awards in Los Angeles. The actress chose Madeleine High Jewelry earrings. And always in Los Angeles, actress Lili Reinhart wore Why High Jewelry earrings.

But in truth, not all stars have worn high jewelry. Selena Gomez, for example, at the premiere of Frozen 2 limited herself to Pandora’s earrings …

Jlo con anelli e orecchini Giardini Segreti

La collana in oro rosa e diamanti indossata da Jlo

Gli orecchini di Pandora indossati da Selena Gomez

Necklaces and earrings with the Gucci lion

Published on November 8, 2019

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Necklaces and earrings with the effigy of the lion in the new Gucci jewelry collection ♦ ︎

Gucci roars again with the new collection that pays tribute to one of its most iconic symbols, the lion’s head, which accompanies the products of the Kering group’s Maison from the seventies. It is a collection composed of only six pieces whose subject is the king of the forest, and which includes three necklaces and as many earrings. The necklaces are made with a chain of rings of two different sizes, with pendant. The earrings are instead an elaborate version of the stud kind.

A pair, necklace and earrings, is made of 18 carat white gold and set with diamonds. The jaws of the lion enclose an aquamarine. The second version is, instead, made of 18 carat yellow gold and embellished with diamond eyes. In this case the lion holds an amethyst in its jaws. Finally, the third pair is in 18-carat yellow gold, with the same diamond eyes, but with a chrono diopside gem grabbed by the feline’s teeth.

Gucci, collana in oro bianco e ametista — Collana in oro bianco e ametista

Gucci, collana in oro bianco e diopside — Collana in oro bianco e diopside

Gucci, collana in oro bianco e acquamarina — Collana in oro bianco e acquamarina

Baselworld starts again with gems and pearls

Published on November 7, 2019

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Baselworld goes up with gems and pearls: a 50% increase in exhibitors is expected ♦ ︎

Baselworld, the big fair dedicated to watchmaking and the world of jewelry, starts with precious stones and pearls. Perhaps with a bit of surprise, in fact, the organizers announced a 50% increase in gem and pearl exhibitors for the next edition, in 2020, which will take place from April 30th to May 5th.

The increase, explains the company led by Michel Loris-Melikoff, managing director of Baselworld, is the result of the measures taken after consultation with interested parties in the sector, as well as the decision to move from hall 3 to pavilion 2. The new headquarters is more central and allows all exhibitors to be grouped in a single circular space on the same level, on the ground floor, with secure access to natural light through its rotunda. Thanks to a more central integration in the general exhibition plan, direct access from Messeplatz and Hall 1, is optimized for visitor flows: industry professionals, end customers and media.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the largest international confederation of the jewellery, gemstones and pearls industry (CIBJO) and in particular its president Dr. Gaetano Cavalieri, for actively supporting us in the reorganization of the sector and for allowing us to redeploy the presence of its members to Baselworld.
Michel Loris-Melikoff, managing director of Baselworld

The organizers explain that Baselworld has redeveloped these areas to make them much more spacious, at the same time integrating the hospitality areas and reception with bar and lounge ideal for networking. For the next edition of 2020, exhibitors in this sector now have the opportunity to choose whether to build turnkey constructions or build their own stands. A new offer that meets the expectations of exhibitors, combined with pragmatic cost control, now allows a more competitive positioning, for a better return on investment.

Giovanni Raspini’s silver bamboo

Published on November 7, 2019

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Bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings in the shape of bamboo in the collection of Giovanni Raspini ♦ ︎

Bamboo, in nature, includes about 650 genera and 9,700 species. In short, it is one of the most common plants, especially in Asia. It is also one of the most used in the world, and thanks to its robustness this plant has been defined as vegetable steel, for its extraordinary mechanical resistance to compression and traction. Bridges, houses and even bicycles were built with bamboo. But, of course, a bamboo jewel is not exactly what every woman wants, even if there are bracelets and necklaces composed thanks to this ductile vegetal. But if the bamboo turns into silver, the liking increases.

Giovanni Raspini, orecchini a cerchio grandi

This is exactly what happened with the Bambù collection by Giovanni Raspini, which includes a bracelet with the shape of bamboo in silver fusion, but also a necklace and earrings. The jewels are created by mixing the bamboo texture with the electroformed tubular element. The result is a very light and luminous jewel. The collection includes two necklaces, three bracelets, four earrings and two rings, both in silver and gold silver versions. Prices: the silver necklace costs 580 euros, the ring 150 euros, the maxi earrings 180 euros.

New jewels for the 10-year Anniversary by Recarlo

Published on November 6, 2019

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The Recarlo Anniversary collection is ten years old: celebrate the birthday with a great solitaire and innovative earrings ♦ ︎

Also for Anniversary it’s time for a anniversary: the own. The Recarlo collection, in fact, is ten years old: a sign of the success achieved by these jewels dedicated to the important moments in life. But also of the ability to renew itself thanks to the creative inspiration of the designer of the Maison of Valenza and, last but not least, of some exceptional piece. Like this solitaire ring with 2 carat brilliant cut diamond: a jewel that is a kind of flag for the collection and for the same company.

Anello solitaire per i 10 anni della collezione Anniversary

The ring is a Special Edition that symbolizes the brand, which in Milan organized an event to show all the creative and productive process behind the jewels that end up in the blue boxes of the Maison: from hand drawing, to the prototype that is printed in 3D, up to the lost wax process, to touch-up, polishing and, finally, the finished piece, ready for sale. With technology and craftsmanship that blend to enhance the perfection of the jewel.
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This process was also followed for the solitary symbol of the collection. In addition to extra-sized stone, the ring shank is embellished with tapered diamonds, which increase the brightness of the jewel. A curiosity: according to the company data, the solitaires of the Anniversary collection are chosen in Italy by 10% of the new couples.

Orecchini grandi della collezione Anniversary

But the collection does not only consist of rings. And here is another sign of innovation: it concerns the earrings, in three different sizes, which are added to the Anniversary series. White gold, diamonds, and a real news: Recarlo has designed a particular shape that allows the earrings to remain parallel to the face. In many cases, in fact, hoop earrings tend to widen with respect to the profile of the wearer. And if, then, the ears are also a little protruding, the defect is underlined. The new earrings from the Anniversary collection, instead, ensure perfect portability.
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Orecchini medi della collezione Anniversary

Orecchini piccoli della collezione Anniversary

The eco friendly rings by Sbottonando

Published on November 6, 2019

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La modella Tamara D'Andria indossa anelli TRIuSo

The accessory brand Sbottonando launches the Triuso acetate rings, friends of the environment ♦ ︎

Here are the rings that Greta Thunberg (maybe) likes, the Swedish girl who has become the symbol of the struggle for environmental protection. In Rome, many kilometers south of Stockholm, an eco-friendly jewelry line is born. This is Triuso and is launched by Sbottonando, a brand of eco-sustainable accessories founded by Michela Monaco.

The Triuso rings (which the brand writes with capital letters TRIuSo) are made with a particular cellulose acetate, obtained from cellulose obtained from the cotton plant and wood fibers. This cellulose, compared to the traditional one, is composed of a higher percentage of elements obtained from renewable sources. And also the plasticizer necessary for making an acetate plate is of vegetable origin.

Tamara D'Andria con gli anelli eco friendly — Tamara D’Andria con gli anelli eco friendly

Not only that: the rings of Sbottonando arise from the recovery of industrial waste from the production of glasses. The rings have transparent or monocolored colors, or with many different shades.

Sbottonando was born years ago from a ring made for fun. Over the years, I have made thousands of jewels, one by one, a meticulous craftsmanship aimed at enhancing the uniqueness of each piece, recovering hundreds of flashes, scraps from tailored workshops, unused buttons. Triuso is a very different line from the previous ones, but united by the concept of eco-sustainability and the recovery of materials that would otherwise remain unused. Everything started last year when Legambiente asked me to create creations for a fundraising campaign. I needed buttons with a shape that could remind the turtle’s carapace and clearly an environmentally-friendly material. The search for a company that could support me in the realization of my idea and that was sensitive to environmental issues, led to the birth of a splendid synergy with Essequadro, leader in the production of glasses. The extraordinary nature of the work consists in the meticulous craftsmanship that is hidden behind each ring, each polished, brushed and finished by hand. One by one, each piece is unique.
Michela Monaco

Marriage in jewelry, there are those who do it

Published on November 4, 2019

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The Helzberg Diamonds chain of jewelery stores offers the possibility of getting married directly in the shop (after buying wedding rings) ♦ ︎

The story told by the New York Times is perhaps a sign of the times: in the US to attract customers, jewelers also organize a wedding directly in the store. Naturally, thanks to the American laws that allow it.

Helzberg Diamonds, a Kansas City-based company that controls 216 stores throughout the United States, offers the chance to say yes to the counter selling wedding rings. With a service that started on October 2nd, Helzberg Diamonds offers couples who buy wedding rings in one of its stores the opportunity to get married with the blessing of special sales agents who are licensed to officiate the ceremony. In the era of Instagram, where speed prevails, buying faiths and getting married at the same time can appeal to many. Of course, the pleasure of the ceremony is lost.

L'interno di una gioielleria Helzberg Diamonds — L’interno di una gioielleria Helzberg Diamonds

But Beryl Raff, managing director and president of Helzberg, thinks it’s funny. The idea, it seems, was born after, over the years, several couples got married directly in the Helzberg Diamonds jewelers. But, in addition to appearing with the marriage license, necessary to obtain the legal validity of the marriage, these couples also brought an authorized officiant. Now this will no longer be necessary, the company offers.

Esterno di una gioielleria Helzberg Diamonds

Before introducing this service, the jewelry company conducted a survey of 1,000 young people and adults aged 23 to 38 years. Result: 91% hoped to get married and considered the possibility of secretly escaping to get married, especially without parental consent. But also to save money and avoid an expensive ceremony. In addition, 56% said they preferred that the marriage be officiated by someone other than a religious. In short, they like fast marriage. How to take a selfie.

In alcune gioiellerie Helzberg Diamonds si possono provare gli anelli virtualmente

Carla Abras, awards hunter

Published on November 2, 2019

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Anello in oro rosa e diamanti, ispirato all'architettura di un quartiere di Pechino disegnato da Zaha Hadid

The modern and innovative design of Carla Abras, multiple award-winning Brazilian creator ♦

Brazil is a country that is rich in two important elements for jewelry: gems and designers. One of the most innovative is Carla Abras, who has a degree in Industrial Design and a post-graduate degree in Jewelry Design from Minas Gerais State University. In short, right in the area where most of the mining sites of the great South American country are located.

For her innovative ability she received numerous awards, including the Swarovski American Facet Award Signity in the United States in 2001 and the following year the World Facet Award Signity in Italy, the Sanshim Diamonds Award 2003 in Korea, the Tahitian Pearl Trophy Brazil 2005 and 2007, Auditions Brazil 2008 and 2010 by AngloGold Ashanti and IBGM Jewelry Design 2010. In 2012, he won the Auditions Award for AngloGold Ashanti, the largest gold jewelery design competition in the world. In the same year, she won the Ibgm Design Award in the Differiated Lappings category.

Orecchini ispirati all'architettura di Zaha Hadid — Orecchini ispirati all’architettura di Zaha Hadid

It is not necessary to continue: the Brazilian designer is admired all over the world and, to more pride, it must be added that her jewels are not only made with traditional and expensive materials, because for her the original idea prevails over the simple use of precious materials . At the same time, however, she can use gold and diamonds.

Orecchini di citrino, zaffiri e diamanti

De Beers synthetic diamonds, right or wrong idea?

Published on November 2, 2019

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New laboratory diamonds from Lightbox, trademark of De Beers. But what if it’s a strange idea? ♦

Are synthetic diamonds, from a chemical point of view indistinguishable from natural ones, the future of jewelry? Opinions are divided. However, it is possible to reflect on what is happening. As we have already reported on gioiellis.com, the largest diamond trading company, De Beers, has decided to sell laboratory-created diamonds, that is synthetic. Thanks to a very substantial investment he therefore started producing and marketing non-natural stones.

Pendente in argento placcato oro con diamante sintetico da 1 carato

The result is called Lightbox, a brand that in some countries, like Great Britain and the United States, has begun to make its way on the jewelry market. The diamonds are very similar to the natural ones, they are offered with different cuts (the last proposal is of cushion-cut stones) and also in color. And while a natural pink diamond could cost thousands to millions of dollars, Lightbox’s synthetic diamonds are sold for a few hundred euros. A bracelet with a pink diamond, for example, is sold in the US for 600 euros. More generally, these diamonds are sold for $ 800 per carat. An incredibly low price even for artificial diamond standards. Also because the stones are often mounted on silver and not on gold, to keep the price low.

Orecchini con diamanti di laboratorio Lightbox

With the premise that no one will ever be able to distinguish a natural diamond from an artificial one, except with a complicated gemological laboratory test, it is not surprising that Lightbox can succeed.

Catena in argento con diamanti sintetici di Lightbox

But is it a success even for those who sell jewelry? According to an analysis by the USA monthly Forbes, it could be a sensational own-goal. Especially if the artificial diamonds like those of Lightbox will be sold in jewelry and not only on online sites. According to De Beers, Lightboxes at low prices turn to the fashion accessories sector and not to the jewelery world. The data quoted by the American newspaper, however, cast doubt on this statement.

In October, De Beers announced a decline in diamond sales of 39% compared to the quarter, and 44% compared to a year ago. The company has indicated the uncertain global economy and tensions in Hong Kong as a cause. Yet brands like Bulgari have not encountered the same problems. On the contrary, the jewelry of the LVMH group sold more. In short, selling diamonds created in the laboratory may have been an unbrilliant move.

Bracciale con diamante rosa creato in laboratorio

Orecchini con diamanti blu creati in laboratorio

The design of Emmanuel Tarpin for de Grisogono

Published on November 1, 2019

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Anello in oro bianco 18 carati con 686 diamanti bianchi

A collection of fine jewelry made by designer Emmanuel Tarpin for de Grisogono ♦ ︎

Until recently he was considered the golden boy of jewelery, a designer who at the age of 27 had the chance to enter among the big names in the world of gold and diamonds. Now, instead, Emmanuel Tarpin can no longer be referred to as an emerging designer. De Grisogono, the Geneva House that in high jewelery has the reputation of being innovative and, sometimes, even transgressive, has decided to make him emerge definitively.

Orecchini in oro bianco 18 carati con 955 diamanti bianchi e 963 diamanti neri

To Tarpin, de Grisogono commissioned a collection as Artist in Resident: a choice strongly desired by the new CEO, Céline Assimon. The result is called Prologue and is the first of three collections to be signed by Emmanuel Tarpin. The designer used a palette with two colors: black and white. Indeed, black diamonds have been widely used by de Grisogono. The shape of the jewels is sinuous and surprising: the designer does not disappoint the fame he has gained.

Collana in oro bianco 18 carati con 3428 diamanti neri

The collection includes long asymmetric earrings of white and black diamonds in the form of a twisted ribbon, with a spiral that gives the illusion of crossing the lobe. And even the bracelet and necklace have the soft appearance of a fabric that bends with soft curves. They are pieces of bold design, but at the same time reassuring. And that, for sure, are unmistakable. Innovative jewels, yet in harmony with the de Grisogono style.

Bracciale in oro bianco 18 carati con 886 diamanti bianchi

Emmanuel Tarpin, who debuted on the international scene at GemGèneve, launched his first capsule collection two years ago and, in December 2017, his realistic Geranium Leaf aluminum earrings were sold by Christie’s. He then received the Rising Star award from the Fashion Group International and was named Designer of the Year at the Town and Country Jewelry Awards. And he’s only at the beginning.

Pandora Me for Gen Z

Published on November 1, 2019

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The Pandora Me collection for young people: 28 charms to add to three bracelets ♦ ︎

According to grammar, the word me is a pronoun of a singular person. That is, it is indicating a point of view of a person acting or talking about something about him or her. In short, a semantic selfie or, if you prefer, the first step of an ego that precedes the rest of the world. In short, the opposite of Buddhist philosophy and, instead, very common in the so-called Generation Z, that of young people under the age of 25.

They are addressed by them the new Pandora Me bijoux collection. Composed of 18 charms, a bracelet made up of chain links, and two other bracelets, one in a snake and a rigid sweater, single earrings and a safety pin, all in silver Sterling 925 and finished by hand. The collection includes elements in the shape of the usual symbols, such as the moon, leaf, flower or emoji, with embedded colored crystals.

Fope opens in London this November

Published on October 31, 2019

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Fope prepares this November opening of a flagship store in central London ♦

From Vicenza to Venice. And from Venice to London. Fope, the only Italian jewelery company listed on the stock exchange, has decided to open a single-brand boutique in the British capital by 2019, right in Bond Street on the corner of Piccadilly, one of the areas with the highest influx of tourists. Evidently Brexit does not scare the Fope CEO, Diego Nardin.
The Italian brand, in fact, is already present in the United Kingdom: Fope jewels are distributed in over 100 stores. And last year, sales in His Majesty’s realm accounted for 20% of Fope’s total turnover.

Diego Nardin, amministratore delegato di Fope, alla presentazione dei dati di bilancio 2018

To our great satisfaction, our London boutique will open by the end of the year. This boutique, the second after opening in Venice, will give new strength to the brand awareness strategy pursued by Fope.
Diego Nardin

Just this year Fope updated its image on the occasion of its birthday number 90. And, coincidentally, entrusted the task to a communications company in London. Sign of destiny.

Nel tondo, il nuovo logo di Fope

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