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LeBebè is renewed with Primegioie Proteggimi

Published on March 22, 2024

LeBebè, the jewelery brand aimed mainly at new mothers and the world of children, renews the Primegioie Proteggimi collection. The collection aims to celebrate the most important moments of the first years of life and to do this leBebè has decided to complete the path undertaken over a year ago, which culminated in spring with the presentation of the new leBebé brand identity. The rebranding operation had the aim of redefining the positioning of the brand which, with the beginning of 2024, will also materialize for Primegioie.

Collana con angioletto — Necklace with little angel

The new logo is inspired by the game of marbles, small glass spheres that have entertained entire generations of children. The movement and circular shape of the marbles are reflected in the design which has an affinity with the leBebé logo. Each letter of the Primegioie logo represents a path through which the marbles can flow and the color of the new logo adds to the coordinated image and the lively and engaging communication materials.

Bracciale con angioletto — Bracelet with little angel

The Proteggimi collection has been renewed with a new interpretation of the Madonnina, which presents a more delineated silhouette that is colored with different glazes. Furthermore, it introduces the shape of the little angel. The jewels are in 9 carat yellow gold for bracelet proposals, with and without customizable tag, and pendant. The Madonnina bracelet without tag has a coral detail, while the one with the shape of the little angel is in turquoise.

Bracciale Primegioie — Primegioie bracelet

Collana con ciondolo — Necklace with pendant

The spring of Ribas Jewellery

Published on March 21, 2024

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Jewelery with a romantic design, inspired by the flower season: a classic jewelery tremble, proposed by Ribas Jewellery for spring 2024. Gold and diamonds are the classic ingredients of the recipe, with the addition of precious stones for a touch of colour. The brand, born in Tel Aviv in 2002 on the initiative of Patrik Ribas, carries the certification of the Israel Diamond Exchange, of which it is a member, as a guarantee of quality and competence: the city is one of the world’s diamond capitals. The company also has headquarters in Vilnius (Lithuania), creative offices in Tuscany and a flagship store in Florence.

Anello e collana con croce di Ribas Jewellery indossati — Ring and necklace with cross by Ribas Jewellery

The jewelry design is traditional, with tennis bracelets in white or yellow gold and eternity rings in yellow gold with diamonds and pink sapphires, to which are also added cross-shaped pendants studded with diamonds. More trendy are the piercings with two models, one in white gold on which there are three small flowers with diamonds and one in yellow gold with a central flower, where the four petals are made up of four 0.17 carat diamonds. The aim is to offer diamond jewelery at a relatively affordable price.

Bracciali tennis, collana con croce, orecchini e anelli in oro e diamanti — Tennis bracelets, necklace with cross, earrings and rings in gold and diamonds

Piercing in oro giallo e diamanti — Piercing in yellow gold and diamonds

Bracciale tennis in oro bianco e diamanti — Tennis bracelet in white gold and diamonds

The program of the Jewelery Museum

Published on March 20, 2024

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The 2024 program of the Vicenza Jewelery Museum begins with the cycle of guided visits to the Pop Beat Italia 1960-1979 exhibition. The visits to the rooms of the Palladian Basilica are entitled The jewel of the sixties and seventies: free to create. At the centre, the jewelery materials in that period of great creative freedom, with the phenomenon of bijou and artistic jewellery, of which the Padua school is an example. The visits will take place on Sunday afternoons between 4.30pm and 6.00pm, on 24 March, 28 April, 26 May and 30 June (to be booked). Reduced price for all visitors who show the exhibition ticket in the Basilica and discounts for residents of Vicenza and the province. The museum is the first in Italy dedicated exclusively to goldsmith and jewelery art.

Corona della Madonna di Monte Berico — Crown of the Madonna of Monte Berico

In May the program also includes a series of visits organized with the Diocesan Museum of Vicenza to learn about the jewels of sacred art that are the city’s heritage: the crown and pectoral of the Madonna of Monte Berico, patron saint of Vicenza, two masterpieces of the goldsmith’s art Vicenza made in 1900 starting from pre-existing jewels of great value, donated as a sign of devotion by the families of the capital. The visits are scheduled for Sunday 5 and 19 May, at 10am, starting from the Diocesan Museum, where it will be possible to admire the treasures that inspired the two creations: the Reliquary of the Holy Thorn (13th-19th century), the Chalice of the church of Santa Corona (17th century), and the Processional Cross of the Cathedral (15th century) curated by the educational services of the Diocesan Museum of Vicenza. The group will then move to the nearby Jewelery Museum to admire the crown and pectoral, with expert commentary from Stefano Soprana, who oversaw its restoration, owner of the historic Soprana jewelery shop, located under the Palladian Basilica, where the master’s workshop once stood Angelo Marangoni, who originally created the two works.

Attività didattiche e laboratori per bambini — Educational activities and workshops for children

Educational activities and workshops for all ages continue in 2024, to explore the jewelery design and creation process. Three workshops are planned for families: on Saturday 30 March everyone will discover the mysteries of stones with the interactive meeting Minerals: precious materials, on Sunday 28 April it will be the turn of My precious mosaic, while on Sunday 26 May the Eco workshop will be held -jewellery, centered on the theme of recycling and reused materials.
For adults who wish to try their hand at creating jewellery, four workshops are scheduled with the goldsmith designer Barbara Uderzo, whose jewels have been exhibited in international art galleries and museums, such as La Triennale di Milano, the Museum of Decorative Arts in Berlin , the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The meetings, all on Sunday, will be dedicated to the different expressions of jewellery: on 23 March the workshop Repeating and joining: from the module to the necklace, on 14 April Weaving and riveting: from the metal wire to the ring, on 12 May Shaping and riveting : give shape to your bracelet and on June 23rd Fold, thread, tie: make your earrings with the colors of summer. The Jewelery Museum also participates in the Night of the Museums, Saturday 18 May, with dedicated activities.

Oscar Heyman, a century of luxury

Published on March 20, 2024

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Anello con tormalina bicolore e diamanti

High jewelry with a long and hard-working history behind it. It is that of Oscar Heyman & Brothers, an American company which has been producing since 1912 high-end jewelry, specializing in particular in pieces with colored gems. But many jewelers in the States call it by another name: The Jewelers’ Jeweler (the jeweler of jewelers), which is the name of a book published by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. And this is because Oscar Heyman mainly sells through other jewelers.

Bracciale con pietra luna, zaffiri, diamanti — Bracelet with moonstone, sapphires, diamonds

As mentioned, the history of the Maison is long and has its roots in the distant Ukraine. Oscar, Nathan and Harry Heyman founded the company in 1912 in New York City, but after an apprenticeship in a laboratory in Kharkiv, Ukraine, before emigrating to the United States. They were later joined by their three younger brothers, George, William and Louis, and by their two sisters, Frances and Lena.

Storica spilla con smeraldo intagliato e diamanti ora posseduta dal Museum of Fine Arts di Boston — Historic carved emerald and diamond brooch now owned by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

This is the story of Oscar Heyman, which is now managed by the second and third generation of the family: Adam C. Heyman (president), Thomas Heyman (vice president and treasurer) and Lewis Heyman (vice president and secretary). Office and manufacturing facilities remained in New York on Madison Avenue. In fact, the Heymans say they are very fond of the city. In addition to selling jewelry with its own brand, the company also works on behalf of third parties. For example, up until the time the Richemont Group acquired a majority stake, Oscar Heyman produced invisible jewelry made in New York for Van Cleef & Arpels from 1939 to 2001, but he also worked for Tiffany and, in the past, also for Cartier.

Orecchini con tormalina Paraiba e diamanti — Earrings with Paraiba tourmaline and diamonds

Orecchini Pansy con peridoto, citrino, diamanti, zaffiri — Pansy earrings with peridot, citrine, diamonds, sapphires

Anello in platino con zaffiro star di 7,59 carati — Platinum ring with star sapphire of 7.59 carats

Orecchini in platino con diamanti e zaffiri invisible setting — Platinum earrings with diamonds and invisible setting sapphires

The surprising jewels of Studio Renn

Published on March 20, 2024

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There is no country more fond of its traditions than India. And there is no country so surprising in the innovation of India (except the US). One of the surprises, as far as jewelry is concerned, is called Studio Renn. The name already portends a different path from that of traditional jewelers. And it is not surprising that Studio Renn won the Couture Design Award in the Best Innovative category in 2021.

Anello di Studio Renn vincitorRing by Studio Renn winner at the 2021 Couture Design Awards

Studio Renn is based in Mumbai and was founded in 2018 by Rahul and Roshni Jhaveri. They are two jewelers who love contemporary art, of which they are collectors. And this passion is reflected in the unique pieces they make. Renn, a word meaning rebirth, is the guiding star of the creative process. So: restart, innovation, breaking of habits and no perfection. Yes, instead to unusual materials and innovative shapes. In short, a process similar to that of the artistic composition of a work of art. Reflections, volumes and voids take precedence over tangible materials, is the philosophy of the two designers.

Crocodile earrings, con smeraldi dello Zambia — Crocodile earrings, with Zambian emeralds

A collection called (An) otherness, for example, was conceived in collaboration with the artist Prashant Salvi. And there is also a concrete ring made in collaboration with Material Immaterial Studio, which creates functional objects in concrete and precious stones. Or earrings set with diamonds that show the hidden side, usually the back of the stones. Nothing is impossible and nothing is impracticable for Studio Renn.

Orecchini Shell Circular in oro, diamanti, zaffiri — Shell Circular earrings in gold, diamonds, sapphires

Seed Leaf, pendente in oro e diamanti — Seed Leaf, gold and diamond pendant

Puffball Voids Sphere Bracelet in oro satinato e diamanti — Puffball Voids Sphere Bracelet in satin gold and diamonds

Insetti in oro bianco e diamanti — Insects in white gold and diamonds

Godna ring in oro giallo e diamanti — Godna ring in yellow gold and diamonds

The waves of Lark & Berry

Published on March 19, 2024

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Lark & Berry points out that it was the first jewelry brand to offer only lab-created diamonds. And, of course, he hasn’t changed his mind over the years. Now that artificial stones are even offered by those who mine natural diamonds in the earth (we are talking about you, De Beers), the London company founded by Laura Chavez can boast of being ahead of its time. Lark & Berry also points out that the way in which diamonds and stones are produced in the laboratory is a little more sustainable, less harmful to the environment and 100% guaranteed without connection with conflict zones.

Anello in oro e diamante di laboratorio — Gold ring with laboratory diamond

The brand has a flagship store in Marylebone, London, but its jewelry is also sold in New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong, as well as online. And it has a double mission: to sell, but also to disseminate the world of synthetic diamonds. The proposed jewels are original, but without exaggerating. As in the case of the Wave collection, in 14-karat gold and laboratory diamonds, which uses a design that recalls the movement of water in the sea.

Veto Crescent, orecchino a bottone in oro 14 carati con diamanti e zaffiri di laboratorio — Veto Crescent, 14k gold stud earring with diamonds and laboratory sapphires

Star Diamond Pavé, orecchino a bottone in oro 14 carati — Star Diamond Pavé, 14k gold stud earring

Shimmering Star Chain, orecchino a bottone in oro 14 carati — Shimmering Star Chain, 14K Gold Stud Earring

Anello in oro 18 carati con diamanti e zaffiri creati in laboratorio — 18k gold ring with laboratory-created diamonds and sapphires

Anello in oro 18 carati e diamante sintetico — 18k gold and synthetic diamond ring

The colors of Gioielliamo

Published on March 19, 2024

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Gioielliamo is the name of a small but lively company that produces jewelry near Arezzo, one of the traditional areas of Italian goldsmith production. Founded by Massimo Scortecci, the company aims to reach a young audience who want to wear bright, but not bizarre, jewelry. It is not a haute couture production, of course, but simple but interesting rings, bracelets and necklaces. One of the new Gioielliamo collections is called Emma and is made of rose gold and diamonds.

Anello in oro rosa e diamanti della collezione Emma — Rose gold and diamond ring from the Emma collection

But other collections use semi-precious stones, such as Caramelle, made of pink gold, small brilliants, and a series of natural quartz, or amethysts, which are mounted in cabochons, but with an oval cut reminiscent of candies, with the beveled edges. The colors of the stones are purple, green, pink. The diamonds follow the outline of the stone forming a small crown. But in some cases they also form a pavé which replaces the main stone. For the earrings, there are also pairs with the colors of the stones different from each other. The Geometrie collection, on the other hand, uses faceted quartz surrounded by a pavé of sapphires.

Anello a fascia in oro rosa e diamanti — Band ring in rose gold and diamonds

Bracciale della collezione Emma in in oro rosa e diamanti — Bracelets from the Emma collection in rose gold and diamonds

Collana della collezione Emma in in oro rosa e diamanti — Necklace from the Emma collection in rose gold and diamonds

Orecchini della collezione Emma in in oro rosa e diamanti — Earrings from the Emma collection in rose gold and diamonds

Anelli della collezione Caramelle — Rings from the Candies collection

Anello con quarzo azzurro e pavé di zaffiri della collezione Geometrie — Ring with blue quartz and sapphire pavé from the Geometrie collection

Work has begun on the new Vicenzaoro

Published on March 18, 2024

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Ieg, the company that organizes Vicenzaoro, has decided to invest 60 million to expand the spaces of Fiera Vicenza in view of the next event, set for 6 to 10 September. The redevelopment works have begun, as evidenced by the images, commented by the architect Mario Vescovo, director of the Vicenza headquarters of Ieg, as well as director of operations of the same plant: “After the official handover of the construction site area last February 12th to the company winner of the tender called by Ieg for the demolition, the environmental remediation operations are nearing completion to begin the subsequent demolition of pavilion 2. However, the dismantling of pavilion 5 has already been completed in recent days.

The demolition of the old pavilions will be completed within the next four months, including the removal of the foundations, to prepare the land for the new construction on the same footprint as the new building of approximately 22,000 square meters, designed by Studio GMP of Hamburg. The new building will be developed on two levels and will be completed in the first half of 2026.

Lavori di demolizione a Fiera Vicenza — Demolition works at Fiera Vicenza

Visitatori a Vicenzaoro — Vicenzaoro 2024. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Rosa Van Parys between architecture and jewelry

Published on March 18, 2024

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Collana in oro giallo e brunito, perle di Tahiti, diamanti

Often jewelers are inspired by architecture, especially for art deco jewels. But it is quite rare for a jeweler to also carry out the profession of architect. And this is precisely the story of Rosa Van Parys, who reached the final in the Best in Pearls category at the Couture Design Awards. Yet jewelry was not a casual choice nor a forced one. The Rosa Van Parys architecture and design studio was successful when she decided to launch her Maison in 2017 and her first high jewelery collection.

Collana con perla di Tahiti e perle Akoya, tsavoriti e zaffiri rosa

The Ecuador-born designer studied in Europe, graduated in architecture and in the United States from the Harvard Graduate School of Design and now lives and works in Westlake Village, a suburb north of Los Angeles. It goes without saying that her jewels retain an inspiration linked to geometry and architectural design. The focus, in fact, is on composition, balance, shape, symmetry and color. Pearls are a key element for the designer, who has also launched pieces of a line of men’s jewelry, which also includes elaborate dagger-shaped pendants. Also because, even though she designs jewelry, Rosa Van Parys has not abandoned the activity related to architecture: she, together with her husband, directs a ten-person studio.

Anello Anaconda, in oro giallo e brunito, tsavoriti, zaffiri rosa

Collana in oro giallo con pavé di diamanti

Collana dedicata al tennis in oro giallo, con pavé di diamanti e di zaffiri rosa

Collana in oro giallo e brunito, perla di Tahiti, zaffiri rosa

Maggi Simpkins creative by nature

Published on March 17, 2024

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Auricolari Bose Ultra Open con oro 14 carati e diamanti

Her ring was the top lot at Brilliant & Black, the Sotheby’s auction dedicated exclusively to black designers, although in truth Maggi Simpkins has physical traits that could make her mistake for a Mediterranean woman. But that’s not her distinctive trait. The Portland, Oregon-born designer has followed a different path than most of her colleagues in the jewelry world. In fact, she has no traditional training in fine arts or jewelry. In short, no classic diploma from the Gia, but a lot of inspiration. Also thanks to the atmosphere breathed in the family, with creative parents by profession.

Anello con un diamante rosa di 2,43 carati circondato da rubini — Ring with a 2.43 carat pink diamond surrounded by rubies

In short, Maggi Simpkins has refined her creative process over time for her jewels, but which the designer also transfers to clothing or interior design. She lives and creates her jewelry, made to order, one-of-a-kind pieces, from her studio in Los Angeles. Although she didn’t go to design school, when she was 20 and had just dropped out of college, she designed a fashion jewelry line for a private label. The designs were purchased from BCBG and Nordstrom. Experiences in the world of jewelry that have continued with other collaborations for companies in the sector. Until she started getting enough inquiries from private individuals and in 2015 she started her own business.

Anello Peakock con un diamante taglio smeraldo, zaffiri e smeraldi — Peakock ring with an emerald-cut diamond, sapphires and emeralds

She mainly creates unconventional rings with large stones surrounded by other colored gems, with an original style. Naturally, you choose materials according to the ethical and sustainable principle. One of the latest creations is a pair of Bose Ultra Open Earbuds customized with 14k gold and diamonds for emerging artist Kenzie Ziegler.

Anello con diamante fancy yellow di 5,12 carati, assieme a diamanti bianchi e zaffiri — Ring with a 5.12 carat fancy yellow diamond, together with white diamonds and sapphires

Anello per matrimonio, pezzo unico, con diamante e turchese — Wedding ring, unique piece, with diamond and turquoise

Anello con diamante taglio pera e zaffiri — Ring with pear-cut diamond and sapphires

Sotheby’s sells a collection of 250 jewels

Published on March 16, 2024

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René Boivin, Sapphire and emerald demi parure Algues, circa 1962

Great jewels return to Geneva with the Sotheby’s auction scheduled for May 14th. The auction includes an extraordinary jewelery collection of over 250 pieces of the highest quality, assembled by a passionate European collector over fifty years: it is one of the most important private collections of designer jewelery ever put up for auction. This is why the sale was entitled Iconic Jewels: Her Sense Of Style.

René Boivin, Sapphire and diamond demi parure Feuilles, circa 1947

When you come across a jewellery collection as consistently stunning and substantial as Iconic Jewels: Her Sense of Style, it’s a heart-stopping moment – the kind you know you’ll never forget. This collection, with its many, many dazzling signed jewels from the most beloved and sought-after design periods in jewellery history, is truly one of a kind and one of the most important private jewellery collections I’ve ever seen. It is an incredibly powerful and sophisticated love letter to jewellery from an enlightened private collector which I know will inspire other collectors and connoisseurs all around the world.
Marie-Cécile Cisamolo, jewelery specialist, Sotheby’s Geneva

The collection is estimated at between 4.7 and 7.3 million Swiss francs (i.e. between 5.4 million and 8.3 million dollars) and will be offered in two sales sessions: 46 jewels will be offered on May 14th in the sale of Magnificent Jewels, during the Sotheby’s Luxury Sales in Geneva. Another 200 pieces, however, will be sold online from May 2nd with offers closing on May 16th.

Bulgari, a Serpenti bracelet watch, aka Theodorus

The selection is a tribute to 20th century jewelry design and an encyclopedic showcase of its most iconic pieces and most influential trends, exemplified by creations from the most prestigious jewelry houses including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, Boucheron, Chaumet , David Webb, Mauboussin, Marina B, Sterlé and Mellerio dits Meller. A special place, with 30 jewels, is reserved for the Maison founded by one of the designers who made the history of jewellery: René Boivin. Famous for his intricately crafted and brightly colored jewels, Boivin’s style has exerted great fascination on the private collector who, over time, has purchased what may be the largest selection of works by the French jeweller.

Bulgari, orecchini, con incastonati due diamanti Fancy Intense Yellow del peso di poco meno di 10 carati ciascuno appartenuti alla Baronessa di Portanova — Bulgari, earrings, set with two Fancy Intense Yellow diamonds weighing just under 10 carats each, belonging to the Baroness of Portanova

The most precious pieces
Among the top lots there are creations by Bulgari, including an exceptional pair of earrings, set with two Fancy Intense Yellow diamonds weighing just under 10 carats each and previously belonging to the legendary Baroness of Portanova (estimate 400,000-600,000 francs). American socialite. Presented alongside the imposing pair of earrings is a rare Serpenti Theodorus bracelet watch, accompanied by an original drawing from the Bulgari archive dated 1968 (200,000-400,000).

Cartier, bracciale Panthère — Cartier, Panthère bracelet

Other iconic pieces include those from Cartier, including a 1969 Panthère bracelet (250,000-350,000) and an exquisite Tutti Frutti bracelet (200,000-400,000), a choker and earring set by Marina B, intricately set with carved amethyst ( 30,000-50,000), as well as a transformable Passe-Partout set from the 1940s by Van Cleef & Arpels consisting of a necklace, three brooches and a pair of clip earrings (80,000-120,000).

Van Cleef & Arpels, Passe partout necklace, brooch and earring suite

Pasquale Bruni on the moon with Petit Joli

Published on March 15, 2024

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Love on the moon with Pasquale Bruni. For spring 2024 the Petit Joli collection presents four new combinations of gems and moonstones. This is an evolution of one of the historic collections of the Valenza Maison, which adds the new stylistic touch of Eugenia Bruni. Petit Joli with the moonstone also combines from a creative point of view with other gems: onyx, green agate, mother of pearl and pink chalcedony. The underlying idea is to connect soul and nature, given that each stone is attributed a meaning or symbolic magical power. Regardless of opinions, in any case, what matters is the aesthetic aspect of the jewels, which retain the traditional flower shape, symbol of the Maison.

Bracciali Petit Joli — Petit Joli bracelets

The collection is made of 18k rose gold with white and champagne diamonds. The jewels already present in the collection are updated: the earring becomes a pendant, the ring is embellished with diamonds in the stem as well as the necklace, and the new choker and bangle are added, also enriched with diamond details.

Orecchini Petit Joli Lunaire — Petit Joli Lunaire earrings

Bracciali in oro rosa con pietra luna e madreperla — Rose gold bracelets with moonstone and mother of pearl

Anello in oro rosa con madreperla, pietra luna e agata — Rose gold rings with mother of pearl, moonstone and agate

Giovanni Raspini flourishes with Blossom

Published on March 15, 2024

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In spring silver also flourishes with Blossom, one of Giovanni Raspini‘s latest collections. The Tuscan Maison has chosen the classic floral theme which gives all the chromatic charm of natural pink freshwater pearls, with shades that allude to the flowering of the peach tree. The tones are delicate and always slightly different in their harmony. To give even greater luminosity, the pearls were combined with burnished silver elements treated with the diamond-cutting technique and which depict tiny flowers. Diamonding, for those who are not familiar with this goldsmith technique, is used to make the metal more brilliant by adding tiny scratches made, in fact, with a diamond tip.

Collana e bracciale Blossom — Blossom necklace and bracelet

Silver jewelery thus presents a surface with microscopic facets that reflect light. The Blossom collection includes a choker necklace, a Chanel-style necklace with hammered chain, a pendant, two bracelets, two rings and a pair of earrings.

Anello con perla rosa e argento ossidato — Ring with pink pearl and oxidized silver

Collana con pendente Blossom — Blossom pendant necklace

Orecchini a bottone con perla rosa e argento — Pink and silver pearl stud earrings

Collana con perla rosa e argento — Necklace with pink and silver pearl

Redefine the Jewel with a knot

Published on March 14, 2024

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Redefining Jewelery returns to the Bijou Museum in Casalmaggiore (Cremona). On display there are 43 contemporary jewels designed by Italian and foreign artists (from March 23 to June 9, 2024). The project, born in 2010 from an idea by the curator Sonia Patrizia Catena, is an annual competition that stimulates the design and creation of a contemporary jewel. For this edition, Redefining Jewelry asked artists to design a jewel that enhances the memory of the creations exhibited at the Bijou Museum, inviting them to take inspiration from the oldest knot-shaped jewels to reinterpret the structure and meaning through own contemporary language and artistic research.

The museum aims to connect different worlds, styles, eras and creations. The selected jewels offer a review based on woven thread: from the formal study of the knot to the weaves, with jewelery that mixes styles and materials. In each edition, Redefining Jewelery welcomes an artist from the world of contemporary art to talk about the theme of the competition. This year the invited artist is Marisa Iotti who has outlined an exhibition itinerary called Ànemos0 with sculptures, installations and fiber art works.

The jewels of Patrizia Giachero, winner of the Contemporary Jewelery competition organized by the Rossini Gallery in Milan in April 2023, and the drawings of Carmela Barbato from the Trame Mediterranee series will also be on display. Also for this edition the winners will receive special prizes from the cultural partners of Ridefinire il Gioiello. The winners will have the opportunity to exhibit in Milan at Marco Rossini’s Galleria Rossini and at Circuiti Dinamici for the wunderkammera project. A recommended artist will be able to obtain a period of artistic residency at La Stazione degli Artisti in Gambettola thanks to the Bosco Urban Art Project festival, while the Bijou Museum will decide a winner for a temporary exhibition point within the museum spaces.

Who participates

Andrea Benoni – Katalyxer, Atelier Effetti – Flavia Turone, Brigitta Petrovszki Lajszki, Chimajarno, Collezione Siku – Graziana Giunta, Cristina Croce, Cristina Lottero, de Cor produzioni, donidelmare gioielli di Emily DeVito e Roberto Coppola, Elena Berti Margià, Elena Ramaparelli, Elenadp Crea, Ellence, Elli Atelier Gioielleria Contemporanea, Ely Milano Jewelry, Erika Mazzola, FiloGioielli di Filomena Di Camillo, Francesca Romana Sansoni – Segni di terra, Gaia Descovich Jewels, Gianfranco Quartaroli – Circuiti Gioielli, Gioi Giulia Vignetti, La Chigi, Laetitia Autrand, Lamobijoux – Maurizio Mo, LeMari Riciclano, Luisa Capua – Z’Atelier, Maria Cristina Codecasa Conti – Le Troisième Songe, Michela Guatto, Monica Ungarelli, NearteNeparte art&craft di Anna Esposito, Oplà! Michela Deanesi, Paolacreart – Paola Marzoli, Paolella_Rakuecrochet di Paola Cisterni – Elena Ramparelli, Pasly – Pasqualina Tripodi, Patrizia Giachero, Roger Cavinatto, Rosalba Rombolà Gioielli, Rosella Catalano, Rovescio Pensieri d’arte di Roberta Pozzi, SilverStrass – Silvia Orani, Valentina Grotto, Vera Rossini – Cakes & Troubles

Tiffany Story on display in Tokyo

Published on March 14, 2024

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Spilla disegnata da Jean Schlumberger con diamanti e acquamarina

Tiffany Wonder is the title of the exhibition organized in Tokyo which brings together hundreds of design masterpieces from the American Maison. The exhibition is set up at the Tokyo Node gallery, inside the Toranomon Hills Station Tower, in the Japanese capital, and will continue until June 23rd. Tickets are available until June 23 on the Tiffany & Co. app, downloadable in the iOS and Google Play app stores. The exhibition is an opportunity to admire the legendary Tiffany diamonds and jewels that have marked the history of the most famous brand in the world. In the different rooms, visitors will discover exceptional objects, which tell the story of almost 200 years of Tiffany & Co.’s history, such as the first Blue Book, the first mail order catalogue, one of the first Blue Boxes.

Garden of Imagination con le spille di Jean Schlumberger — Garden of Imagination with pins by Jean Schlumberger

Tiffany Wonder aims to intrigue, inform and inspire visitors with unique creations, ranging from one of the most famous pieces of high jewelry, the Bird on a Rock brooch by Jean Schlumberger, to the innovations the Tiffany Diamond system, or the Tiffany Setting to stop a solitaire diamond.

Tiffany & Co. has been inspired by Japan for decades, and the House’s authentic relationship and long history with that region of the world has only grown. Our latest exhibition showcases some of the most exceptional creations, such as the first Bird on a Rock brooch from 1965, designed by Jean Schlumberger, one of the most talented designers of the 20th century. The exhibition, which highlights Tiffany’s exceptional craftsmanship, unparalleled authority in diamonds and inventiveness, will convey the joy of the House to every visitor.
Anthony Ledru, President & Chief Executive Officer, Tiffany & Co

Anthony e Victoria Ledru. — Anthony and Victoria Ledru. Photo: Courtesy of BFA

Tiffany & Co.’s relationship with Japan dates back to 1837, when Charles Lewis Tiffany began offering his customers selected imported Japanese goods, a rarity on the American market. Many of the House’s best designers, such as Edward C. Moore, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Elsa Peretti, have found inspiration in their work in the arts of Japan. A celebration of respect and creativity, with various points of the exhibition dedicated to Tiffany & Co.’s ties to Japan.

New Couture jewels for Annamaria Cammilli

Published on March 13, 2024

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Annamaria Cammilli, anelli Couture in oro, tormalina verde, tormalina brown e smeraldo. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Annamaria Cammilli has long since also introduced a series of high-end jewels, which complement the jewelery lines that have made the Tuscan brand famous, such as Dune. In 2024, the high-end Couture line will be enriched with new creations with the characteristic sinuous shapes that characterize the Florence Maison. The jewels, in gold in the typical exclusive shades with a matte finish, follow the stylistic canons of the brand, with rounded and enveloping shapes, in which stones such as fancy diamonds or tourmalines are set. The dimensions of the rings are generous without being excessive.

Anello Couture in oro rosa e diamante — Couture ring in rose gold and diamond

Another example of high-end jewelery by Annamaria Cammilli is the new Cocoon collection, which uses an overlapping of gold surfaces that add an unexpected three-dimensionality to the jewels. At the center of the jewels, made with some of the eight shades of gold used by the Maison, are stones such as tanzanites or tourmalines in bright colors.

Cocoon collection, 18kt Pink Champagne gold with green tourmaline

Also high-end is the Premiere collection, with its shapes inspired by the marine world. The collection uses precious stones such as emeralds, sapphires, fancy and brown pear-cut diamonds. The line now also features a gold necklace with thin diamond edges surrounding 18 pear-cut emeralds. Last year the brand presented a necklace with the same design, but with sapphires.

Collier Premiere in oro, diamanti e smeraldi — Premiere necklace in gold, diamonds and emeralds

Pendente Cocoon in oro, diamanti, tanzanite — Cocoon pendant in gold, diamonds, tanzanite

Collana Premiere in oro, diamanti, zaffiri. Copyright: gioiellis.com — CPremiere necklace in gold, diamonds, sapphires. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Villa Milano at Pad Paris

Published on March 13, 2024

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After its presence at GemGenève, Villa Milano returns to be present in a foreign event. The Milanese maison founded in 1876, also known for its vast offering of cufflinks, as well as jewellery, will be for the first time at Pad Parigi, which was the first fair, 26 years ago, to bring together in a single event featuring the best international and French galleries of historical and contemporary design. From 3 to 7 April Villa Milano will participate in the Salone (Stand 31) under the curatorship of Second Pétale, the Parisian art gallery founded by Arina Pouzoullic, an entrepreneur who founded her gallery in Paris in 2019.

Orecchini quilted in oro e diamanti — Quilted earrings in gold and diamonds

Alice Villa looks to the world of art as a reference in her creations, where her cultural legitimacy can be extended, transcending the functional elements strictly linked to the use of jewellery. An example is the bracelet inspired by the architectural style of the Duomo in Milan.

Anello in acciaio damasco con tormalina — Damask steel ring with tourmaline

Pad Paris and the collaboration with Second Pétale represent a new important step for the history of Villa Milano, I thank Arina Pouzoullic for giving me the opportunity to look into this reality. Approaching a universe that is still somewhat new represents an important challenge, but I am convinced that jewelry has every right to be able to occupy a significant space in the art world.
Alice Villa, CEO and Creative Director of Villa Milano

Bracciale in oro e argento brunito ispirato a un motivo architettonico del Duomo di Milano. Copyright: gioiellis.com — Bracelet in gold and burnished silver inspired by an architectural motif of the Milan Cathedral. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Marco Bicego in Shanghai

Published on March 13, 2024

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Marco Bicego’s jewels in Shanghai. The Italian fine jewelry brand continues its international expansion plan with the opening of a flagship store in the large Chinese city, in the prestigious Grand Gateway 66 complex. The shopping center is one of the largest and most popular in Shanghai and a point of reference for the Xujiahui district, one of the main commercial areas and logistics hub for the south-western area of the city. The mall’s glass dome allows maximum natural light to enter and creates a warm and inviting environment for visitors. The center boasts the presence of international luxury brands, as well as a wide choice of retailers specializing in the fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, sports and fitness sectors. With a surface area of approximately 75 square meters, the new Marco Bicego boutique is located on the ground floor of the mall, an area that welcomes the highest number of visitors.

The design features details such as refined displays and soft, delicate lights. Inside we find brown Italian marble accents, soft beige surfaces and contrasting glass cabinets, while pink velvet armchairs create a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. The aesthetics of the boutique therefore takes up the visual identity of the Marco Bicego stores around the world, combined through the craftsmanship that distinguishes the brand’s jewels: to enrich the spaces we also find the typical brass sculpture which takes up the motif on a large scale of the coil, iconic and exclusive workmanship of the brand.

Bracciale Marrakech — Marrakech bracelet

This boutique represents a great showcase at an international level and an important step forward in the brand’s growth strategy. We wanted to create a refined and luxurious environment in which to offer local and international customers the opportunity to appreciate Made in Italy creativity and craftsmanship, accompanying them in discovering the brand and collections. Especially in our sector, the physical experience with the product is still decisive: the new flagship store in Shanghai will become a crucial touch point for an ever-increasing number of people who will be able to discover the brand, touch the jewels first-hand and be inspired by our design. My heartfelt and sincere thanks go to our local partner Chow Sang Sang for supporting us, in all these years of close collaboration, in the brand building process in this key market.
Marco Bicego, founder and creative director of the brand

Competitions and prizes at GemGèneve

Published on March 9, 2024

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Pietre preziose a GemGenève. Copyright: gioiellis.com

As always, GemGenève combines business with pleasure or, more precisely, business with moments of training. The eighth edition scheduled from 9 to 12 May at the Palaexpo in Geneva is no exception. Alongside the jewels and gems of the exhibitors, there will be meetings and educational projects developed throughout the year in collaboration with the eight partner schools. Students from Head, the Vallée de Joux Technical School, Cpne Pôle Arts Appliqués, CFP Arts Genève, and the Institut de Bijouterie de Saumur are invited to express their creativity and submit their work to professionals for the first time. , of the Société Royale Belge de Gemmologie, of the Galdus School and of the Francesco Degni Institute, who have the opportunity to exhibit their projects.

GemGenève has also developed an artistic mentoring program. The initiative, born from an idea by Mathieu Dekeukelaire, allows us to build bridges between the present and the future, federating a community that recognizes the right value in learning and transmitting know-how.

Uno dei momenti didattici a GemGenève. Copyright: gioiellis.com — One of the teaching moments at GemGenève. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Gemgenève X Head in collaboration with the Grand Théâtre de Genève
For the fourth consecutive year GemGenève will offer around fifteen students from Head, the only school in Switzerland to offer a bachelor’s degree in product, jewelery and accessories design, the opportunity of their first exhibition based on a theme freely inspired by the programming of the Grand Théâtre de Genève. Visitors to the show will be able to discover a series of projects inspired by the opera The Knight of the Rose by Richard Strauss. The idea is to imagine a jewel that symbolizes commitment, but is also a real prop. Ring, necklace, bracelet or tiara: the jewel must be visible from afar and made exclusively with recycled, recovered or unusual materials. All visitors to the exhibition will be invited to vote for their favorite project.

Design 3D Project Feh X Head. Emma Faisandel, Madeleine Chaumette

First photomicrography competition
This year, GemGenève offers its visitors a poetic gemological experience. In the hope of discovering the beauty of gems in an unusual way, the salon has developed an original artistic project in collaboration with gemologist Marine Bouvier, the Institut de Bijouterie de Saumur and the Royal Belgian Gemmological Society. GemGenève hosts the first exhibition of photomicrographs. Almost 20 photographic projects created by the students of the two partner training proposals will be revealed to the public for the first time, to reveal the beauty of precious and colored stones by sublimating their inclusions. By revealing the inexhaustible shapes, textures and colors of gems, Marine Bouvier has created a new way of practicing gemology. For this first competition the passionate gemologist introduced the students to the art of capturing the beauty of minerals.

Rubino birmano grezzo — Rough Burmese ruby

For its 8th edition, GemGenève continues its collaboration with Laura Inghirami and Mathieu Dekeukelaire, who created an unprecedented competition on the mystical theme of the totem animal. Fauna creatures, an inexhaustible source of inspiration, have always stimulated the imagination of jewelers. Using the animal as a creative challenge, GemGenève offers the young prodigies of the Galdus School and the Francesco Degni Institute the chance to create their first bestiary. Some projects, investigating the symbolic link between the human world and the animal world, proved to be particularly poetic.

GemGèneve will also host six awards for the most creative projects. The awards ceremony will be chaired by Mathieu Dekeukelaire, director of GemGenève, in the presence of all the institutions that collaborated on the various projects.

To offer students the opportunity to develop their first professional project of excellence, GemGenève launched its first gouache competition in 2022. Thanks to the success of the competition, which engages students for several months, GemGenève has become a springboard. The gouache competition, supported with the Eric Horovitz Foundation Prize, is highly appreciated by operators in the sector and is organized every year with the support of Asmebi (Association Romande des Métiers de la Bijouterie). Gouache, or gouache, is a drawing technique used in jewelry and a point of reference for model makers, jewelers, gemologists, polishers and setters in every phase of the creation of a jewel.

Projet Feh x Head. Shell, design 3D, Emma Faisandel et Madeleine Chaumette

The Essentials of PdPaola

Published on March 8, 2024

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The Spanish brand PdPaola offers the Essentials line for spring 2024. The new items include Chicago hoop earrings in 18k gold-plated silver: they vaguely resemble the shape of a padlock, but are inspired by the architecture of the American city. The Rodeo hoop earrings are also made of gold-plated silver, with a long, interchangeable link. Another earring model is Texas, with a very elongated shape and characterized by a central horizontal bar.

Anello in argento placcato oro e cubic zirconia — Ring in gold plated silver and cubic zirconia

The entire collection uses plated silver, but some pieces add cubic zirconia pavé or freshwater pearls to the metal. The design of the jewelry is very simple, but does not lack personality. Prices vary from around 60 euros up to 159 euros for the Rodeo earrings and 139 euros for the Chicago earrings.
PdPaola is a brand founded in Barcelona in 2015 by brothers Paola and Humbert Sasplugas, as a native digital brand and then expanded throughout the world. It sells online, but also in 2,000 stores in more than 15 international markets, including the United States.

Orecchini in argento placcato oro — Gold plated silver earrings

Pendente con perla di acqua dolce — Freshwater pearl pendant

Orecchini Chicago indossati — Chicago earrings worn

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