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Bracciali con foglie in metallo. Prezzo: 1920 euro

It is not for the winter, it is not for the summer, but it’s for the holidays: the Chanel cruise collection offers long necklaces, but also chocker and bracelets. Jewelry made from long chains and decorations made of resin, glass paste to form synthetic pearls, sometimes elements of jade, but also rhinestones and plexiglass. In short, no gold or diamonds, emeralds or rubies: this is luxury jewelery, starting from the price: it carries an average over a thousand euro, until it touches the 2,600 (exact prices can be found in the captions). It is a collection that does not last long, so if you are interested get in quickly. Sure, it’s a demanding choice from one point of view: the relationship between cost and quality into account the brand, the classic letters CC overturned that are imprinted on the various pieces of jewelry and decreed membership to the caste of high-end fashion . It is, in short, a choice primarily concerned with their dependence on the appeal of the brand. To you will judge. Matilde de Bounvilles

Chocher con logo Cc di Chanel. Prezzo: 1250 euro

Bracciali in plexiglass. Prezzo: 1260 euro

Collana catena con elementi in pasta di vetro e quarzi. Prezzo: 2600 euro

Catena con perle in pasta di vetro ed elementi di giada. Prezzo: 1990 euro

Lunga collana con catena e pasta di vetro. Prezzo: 1290 euro

Catena in metallo con intarsi. Prezzo: 950 euro

Catena con decori in metallo e resina. Prezzo: 1250 euro

Collana con pendente collezione crociera. Prezzo: 2520 euro

In London the Chanel Story

Published on September 27, 2015

The jewels of Coco Chanel are celebrated in an exhibition in London. It is titled Mademoiselle Privé and is open from 13 October to 1 November in the Saatchi Gallery. The exhibition celebrates the Maison Paris and tells the story of the famous perfume Chanel No. 5, but also the collections of fine jewelry, with series like the one that has just been reinterpreted with Chanel haute couture autumn-winter 2015-2016 (see https://gioiellis.com/chanel-sotto-il-segno-del-leone). The event does not fail to point out the contribution of the artistic director for more than 30 years, Karl Lagerfeld. But of course it start from the first collection of jewels signed by Mademoiselle Chanel in 1932. And then the strong themes that symbolize the brand identity. Like those between 1988 and 2007 were designed by Lorenz Bäumer. Cosimo Muzzano
Mademoiselle Privé
Daily 10:00 to 18:00 (Wednesday until 22:00)
Free entry
Saartchi Gallery
Duke of York’s HQKing’s RoadLondon SW3 4RY

Anello collezione 1932, oro bianco e diamanti

Chanel, anello collezione 1932, oro bianco e diamanti

Sfilate autunno-inverno 2015: la collana ripresa dal disegno originale del 1932

L'immagine originale della collana disegnata da Coco Chanel nel 1932 — L’immagine originale della collana disegnata da Coco Chanel nel 1932

Chanel under the sign of Leo

Published on September 23, 2015

Orecchini in oro bianco, diamanti e perle

Chanel lion’s roar never ends. Launched in 2012, the collection of fine jewelry Sous le signe du Lion is renewed in the classical style and aggressive shape. The collection recalls with nostalgia, the love of the founder of the fashion house, Coco Chanel, to Venice, the city in which she lived after the death of the beloved Boy Capel and where the jewels were presented at launch. Originally, the collection consisted of 58 pieces of fine jewelry. Another coincidence: the creative French was actually born under the zodiac sign of Leo. And the fashion designer has interpreted the image of the king of the forest as a symbol of strength, and also as a sign of his fate. So the lion continued to play an important part in the symbolic language of Coco. Who now lives more sparkling than ever. Here are pictures of the new pieces of the series. Matilde de Bounvilles

Collane della collezione Sous le signe du Lion

Chanel, orecchini pendenti della collezione Sous le signe du Lion

Chanel, anello d'oro Sous le signe du Lion — Chanel, anello d’oro Sous le signe du Lion

Anelo della collezione Sous le signe du Lion in oro bianco e diamanti

The talismans of Chanel

Published on July 25, 2015

Curious coincidence: as De Beers (https://gioiellis.com/un-talisman-per-de-beers), also Chanel has a new high jewelery collection called Les Talismans. We see that the precious jewels are increasingly seen also able to protect. In fact, in hindsight, I’m really a talisman, at least from an economic point of view, as an investment. Les Talismans Chanel offers a number of items of great value, where the aesthetic motif of the luck, actually, is not always immediately obvious. But who cares? If also does not protect against diseases and misfortunes, a jewel still remains a pleasure to wear. Diamonds, Japanese cultured pearls, sapphires, multicolored lacquer and enamel are sufficient to trigger the good humor (especially when you get the jewel as a gift). And you know: who is cheerful has better luck. Giulia Netrese

Bracciale della collezione Les Talismans

Oro, smalto e brillanti: Les Talismans di Chanel

The cosmic ceramic by Chanel

Published on February 9, 2015

Cosmique, anello in oro bianco 18 carati, ceramica nera e diamanti taglio brillante a forma di cometa, stella e tondi. Modello fascia alta

Graphic and contemporary: is the Chanel universe. The new collection, called Cosmique, back on topic dear to Modemoiselle proposed a few months ago (https://gioiellis.com/sulla-cometa-con-chanel/ ), but this time is playing on materials contrast. In fact, this motifs, are incoporated in black or white ceramic with a special shine, pretty metallic, that reflects the diamonds brilliance of stars, comets and sparks outlined in white gold. Basically, the clear character of the design is the same of the collection Les Comètes,, but it is the background to give jewelry, four rings and two pendants, a touch more modern and wearable. Here pictures.

Jewellery and watches with Faraone Auction House

Published on April 30, 2024

Spring jewels in the auction sale on May 28th by Faraone Casa d’Aste. The Milanese company offers 258 lots, which will be contested at the headquarters in via Monte Napoleone 9, in three rounds of jewellery, watches in the afternoon and luxury goods (such as Chanel bags) in the morning. The first of the two Faraone Casa d’Aste events (the other will be close to Christmas) will also be live streaming on the MyFaraone app. The session dedicated to jewels includes a rare choker signed Bulgari Monete collection, 1980s with three rows of tubigas, in two-tone gold with an imperial Roman coin in bronze set in the central part. Another important piece is a no-heat octagonal cut Burma sapphire weighing approximately 16.50 carats mounted on a platinum ring and another oval Ceylon sapphire weighing approximately 14 carats, also no-heat, mounted on a gold brooch yellow.

Anello con zaffiro taglio ottagonale — Ring with octagonal cut sapphire

Still in the field of colored gems, mounted on a ring are two oval Colombian emeralds of approximately 4.90 carats in total, a Pederzani ring in yellow gold with an oval cabochon sapphire of 22.73 carats, with sapphires and caliber diamonds, and a platinum ring with natural white saltwater pearl with gray shade of approximately 17 millimeters. For diamonds, two platinum solitaires are highlighted, one with a 6.03-carat diamond and the other with a 6.86-carat diamond, both brilliant cut. Also on sale is a Bulgari Serpenti Viper full diamond bracelet and ring in white gold, a Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace characterized by ten motifs in yellow gold with malachite and diamonds, a Sabbadini snake bracelet in ebony and diamonds, an Illario snake ring in yellow gold, enamel and diamonds, a Ravasco brooch in platinum and diamonds and a Minaudière Illario for Ventrella in yellow and white gold finished with round diamonds and caliber rubies, complete with original case.

anello Pederzani in oro giallo con zaffiro ovale cabochon di 22,73 carati — Pederzani ring in yellow gold with a 22.73 carat oval cabochon sapphire

Among the watches, a rare Patek Philippe 3770/001 in yellow gold stands out, an ultra-refined model although with a quartz movement, born from the fusion of the elegant and refined Ellipse in the 1980s, and the Nautilus, a watch symbolizing young sportiness. A hybrid of the two watches, the Nautellipse, sold in this rare version: it is only the fourth to appear on the international auction market. Also up for auction are two Audemars Piguet Royal Oak models, with self-winding mechanical movements, in yellow gold and steel respectively, both complete with box and guarantee. There is no shortage of Rolex watches: an Ovetto and an Ovettone both from the 1950s.

Anello in platino con perla naturale d'acqua salata bianca con sfumatura grigia di circa 17 millimetri — Platinum ring with natural white saltwater pearl with gray nuance of approximately 17 mm

Bracciale Bulgari Serpenti Viper full diamond in oro bianco — Bulgari Serpenti Viper full diamond bracelet in white gold

Audemars Piguet modello Royal Oak, con movimento a carica automatica — Audemars Piguet Royal Oak model, with self-winding movement

Giovanni Raspini flourishes with Blossom

Published on March 15, 2024

Argento

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

How to wear the choker

Published on January 26, 2024

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Collana in oro bianco con diamanti, zaffiri rosa, smeraldo

The chocker, a jewel that has come back into fashion in recent years. That’s when to wear it ♦

The chocker, also called collier de chien, gargantilla or girocollo, is back. Because lights up the face, hides flaws and especially dress up. It knows well Nicole Kidman, seen at the Music Awards with a model in platinum and big diamonds by Fred Leighton. And so did an icon of youth and beauty like Princess Diana, who often wore chockers, even in official photos: three, six, eight threads of pearls, closed by precious stones’s clasps surrounded by diamonds.

La principessa Diana con girocollo di perle con zaffiro blu — Princess Diana with blue sapphire pearl choker

In large and different sizes Chanel new version pearls, strictly false as bubbles in molten glass or metallic. And also others fashion’s big names has used chockers on the catwalk: those of Roberto Cavalli are in panther style, Alexander McQueen, on the other hand, focuses on flowers, but made of steel, while the ones by Maison Martin Margiela would fit on Star Wars soldiers. In the world of jewelry they have with big mesh encrusted with crystals or with all types of colorful chains. So, any style is fine as long as dresses the neck. Also because after a certain age it is almost mandatory not to attention to wrinkles with a normal necklace. Then you might as well act in advance.

Katy Perry con choker di diamanti brown — Katy Perry with brown diamond choker

When to wear it. There is no rule establishing when to wear a crew neck. In short, any style is fine as long as it decorates the neck. But there are rules that advise when not to wear a crew neck. For example, when the neck is not your strong point: if you have a short, thick, not slender neck or a double chin, this kind of necklace may make your look worse. On the contrary, a high choker can be used to hide wrinkles after a certain age. But pay attention to the model: a shape that is too small could cause the opposite effect.

Kim Kardashian con un girocollo firmato Lorraine Schwartz — Kim Kardashian with a choker by Lorraine Schwartz

How to choose a choker. The collier de chien is a challenging jewel: impossible not to notice. This is why the choice of a choker must be carefully considered. First of all: do you have a fairly thin and slender neck? If the answer is yes then the choker is for you. But be careful not to overdo it: a choker made of one or many strands of pearls, in Princess Diana style, is suitable for a rather elegant dress. Chains and groumettes are associated with sportswear or very pop and, in any case, they are not recommended for women over 40 (personal opinion, mind you). In general, a large, very eye-catching choker should not be worn together with other equally important jewels, as big earrings or cocktail rings.

Collana della demi-parure di Scavia composta da girocollo e orecchini con rubini birmani (36 carati), smeraldi colombiani (45 ct) e zaffiri (64 ct) — Scavia demi-parure necklace composed of choker and earrings with Burmese rubies (36 carats), Colombian emeralds (45 ct) and sapphires (64 ct)

Collana Butterflies, oro rosa, diamanti, pietre di colore come ametista, peridoto, spinello — Bulgari, Butterflies choker necklace, rose gold, diamonds, colored stones such as amethyst, peridot, spinel

Girocollo Piaget per Jessica Chastain — Piaget choker for Jessica Chastain

Collana girocollo con diamanti e perle — Yoko London, diamond and pearl choker necklace

Illario, girocollo in oro, madreperla e diamanti — Illario, necklace in gold, mother of pearl and diamonds

Collana girocollo con peridoti e iolite — Marina J, choker necklace with peridots and iolite

Girocollo Glycines di Philippe Wolfers, Art Nouveau. Oro, tormalina intagliata, opale intagliato, rubini, granato — Glycines choker by Philippe Wolfers, Art Nouveau. Gold, carved tourmaline, carved opal, rubies, garnet

Dita Von Teese con girocollo di Pasquale Bruni — Dita Von Teese with crew neck by Pasquale Bruni

Girocollo in diamanti in oro bianco, formato da corolle di fiori a scalare con incastonati diamanti taglio brillante di 31,36 carati — Diamond necklace in white gold, made up of graduated flower corollas set with brilliant-cut diamonds of 31.36 carats

Girocollo con diamanti — Samer Halimeh, diamond choker

Girocollo con diamanti e rubini — Zsa Zsa Gabor, with a necklace with diamonds and rubies

Adjustable necklaces

Published on January 17, 2024

Also read: how to choose the necklace

Collana Serpenti con ametista, smeraldi, turchesi e diamanti

Adjustable necklaces, necklaces with a knot, necklaces with the string: this is why to choose this type of jewel ♦

Almost always long and thin, sometimes very precious, necklaces of this type are back in fashion. But, in reality, has it ever been forgotten? In any case, it is good news for those who love sexy jewelry, as its shape highlights the contour of the body with a drape delicately resting on the décolleté. Adjustable necklaces have an obvious advantage: they adapt to the surface and size of the wearer’s body. Not only. An adjustable necklace also changes shape and can be worn in different ways depending on the clothing and circumstance.

Collana Aria indossata — Nanis, Aria adjustable necklace worn

Of course, it depends on how it is worn because originally they were nothing more than a long thread of gold or pearls, more or less thick and broad, without any closure, to be turned several times around the neck, or to be knotted simply or with an adjustable clip to be placed at a strategic point. Like the vintage Cartier jewel, dated 1965, made with flat round links and a drop-shaped clasp, or the long double string of Chanel eighties beads.

Collana con pendente cone inserto in pelle — Necklace with pendant with leather insert by 12PM

You need to be careful when choosing the adjustable necklace. At the time of purchase it is best to check whether the mechanism that allows you to vary the length of the necklace is really efficient and, above all, does not appear to be too delicate: it would be disappointing to have to take the necklace to the jeweler to have the locking system repaired.

Collana indossata Magnetica System — Extendable Magnetica System necklace worn by Breil

Another important aspect is to use the adjustable necklace appropriately. A jewel of this type is interesting precisely because it adapts to the body and dress, but before choosing the length of the necklace, do several tests in front of the mirror, to establish what the right size really is: after all, you have chosen a jewel of this type precisely because of this.

Collana in diamanti e smeraldi, indossata a Baselworld — Jacob & Co diamond and emerald necklace, worn

The models of the past perfectly coexist next to the new millennium versions with revisited iconic logos and motifs, while one of the most luxurious places belongs to Bulgari with its famous snake in diamonds, turquoise emeralds, presented at the 2012 Biennale of Antiquarians. , shows how this type of necklace has never completely disappeared, but certainly now, especially overseas, it is a must have. Here is a selection of the most interesting pieces.

Collana in oro bianco e giallo con diamanti e smeraldi — Antonini, white and yellow gold necklace with diamonds and emeralds

Collana della collezione Zyp — Tirisi, necklace from the Zyp collection

Cartier, collier a forma di coccodrillo in oro bianco, diamanti e smeraldi — Cartier, crocodile-shaped necklace in white gold, diamonds and emeralds

Collana Marble Marquetry con diamanti e zaffiri — Harry Winston, Marble Marquetry necklace with diamonds and sapphires

Salvini, collana regolabile della collezione Daphne — Salvini, adjustable necklace from the Daphne collection

Autore, Best in Pearls con una collana di perle dei Mari del Sud — Autore,Best in Pearls with a necklace of South Sea pearls

Pendente con smeraldo colombiano del peso di circa 16 ct montato su collana in oro bianco 18 carati con diamanti taglio brillante del peso totale di circa 6,10 carati. Lunghezza collana 44 cm (chiusura regolabile) — Pendant with Colombian emerald weighing approximately 16 ct mounted on an 18k white gold necklace with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 6.10 carats in total. Necklace length 44 cm (adjustable closure)

Chains and gourmettes

Published on January 12, 2024

Can you distinguish between different types of chains? Not all jewelry chains are created equal. Here’s how to choose a chain.

The most used chain for bracelets is the gourmette. But do you know what a gourmette is? Here’s what you need to know about one of the most used jewelry chains.

There is chain and chain: in love it is a feared and desired bond, in jewelry one of the most used forms for bracelets and necklaces. But beware: they are not all the same. One of the most used forms is the gourmette: for example, Pomellato, Roberto Coin and many others brands dedicated collections to this type of chain, but all jewelers have chains of this type in their catalog. The curb chain has an ancient origin. The most ancient example ever discovered of gourmette dates back to 2500 BC and was made with a technique called fox tail, which is still very current.

Gourmette e1565356458849 — Gourmette or grumetta braided oval links often diamond-cut so as to lay them flat along the surface

But what is the characteristic of a gourmette? Compared to a normal chain, changes a little the shape. For gourmette, in fact, we mean a jewelery chain that has flattened rings with smooth sides. In some cases the surfaces can also be different: for example, on one side of the chain the metal can be shiny and smooth, on the other side more rough and opaque. But there is no precise rule.

Bracciale e anello in oro bianco e diamanti — Roberto Coin, bracelet and ring in white gold and diamonds

Often the chains have a small tag engraved with a name, usually that of the person wearing the jewel. In other cases, instead, a date is engraved, for example, that of birth. But the tag is not necessary for a wide chain bracelet or necklace. The gourmettes are often in silver or white gold. The most conspicuous yellow gold is less used (but much appreciated by rappers, for example). The curb chain is mainly used to make bracelets. But for some time there have been those who have decided that it can be worn very well as a necklace: this was also chosen in this case by many artists of the musical world.

Madonna con grande catena al collo — Madonna with large chain around her neck

How to choose a chain

Chains are not all the same. And not just because of their size or the style with which the different rings are made. Before buying a chain, pay attention to the quality of the jewel. The shirt must be soft, pleasant to wear. It must be as flexible as possible, without joints that get stuck if they need to be bent. Above all, a chain must not have protruding points that can attach to your dress (or perhaps to that of others). Some chains are designed to be combined with pendants: an idea that must also be comfortable once the bracelet or necklace is worn.

Gioielli a forma di catena della linea Fraleoni Rainbow — Chain-shaped jewelery from the Fraleoni Rainbow line

How to clean a chain?

Simple: like all the other jewels, that is with water, a couple of drops of liquid soap and a soft bristle toothbrush. Leave to soak in a bowl for about ten minutes and then rub with the toothbrush, then rinse. Be careful, however, that the chain is not plated or gilded with a galvanic bath. In this case there is a risk of damaging the surface: better to rinse the jewel without the risk of scratching it.

Gourmette di Cartier in or giallo — Gourmette by Cartier in yellow gold

Kim Kardashian con maxi catena — Kim Kardashian with maxi gourmette chain

Gourmette di Pomellato — Gourmette by Pomellato

Lily Collins contagiata dalla maxi catena mania — Lily Collins with the maxi chain mania

The abstract art of Swati Dhanak

Published on January 8, 2024

Orecchini Trio Wave in oro giallo e diamanti

The jewels inspired by the abstract art of Swati Dhanak, a designer of Indian origin who lives and works in New York ♦ ︎

Her grandfather, an Indian jeweler, moved to Dubai in the 1950s, at the beginning of the economic boom that transformed the city. Swati Dhanak was born in the city of the Emirates, and since she was a child she has attended the family jewelry workshop. But the jewelry store in Dubai was not enough for the designer, who moved to New York. At the same time, however, direct experience with jewelery work was fundamental to her choices.

Anello Orbit con diamanti a taglio diverso — Orbit ring with different cut diamonds

In the American city, Swati Dhanak studied at the university, but she also worked for Armani and Chanel. Between East and West, with a solid history behind her and the influence of the family, the designer created her own brand, with a style that however has nothing that can remember the oriental style. Indeed, earrings and rings in 18K white or yellow gold and diamonds are inspired by abstract art, with unusual compositions of geometric and asymmetrical elements. Certainly they are jewels with a strong personality and a good creative dose, perhaps even the grandfather would have approved.

Anello Column Crown in oro 18 carati e diamanti — Duo Column Crown earrings in 18k gold and diamonds

Orecchini Duo Column Crown in oro 18 carati e diamanti — Duo Column Crown earrings in 18k gold and diamonds

Bracciale Column Crown in oro 18 carati e diamanti — Column Crown bracelet in 18k gold and diamonds

Anello Duo Four in oro giallo con diamanti baguette e di taglio diverso — Duo Four ring in yellow gold with baguette and different cut diamonds

Orecchini Duo Orbit in oro giallo e diamanti — Duo Orbit earrings in yellow gold and diamonds

Orecchini Emerald Column in oro giallo e diamanti — Emerald Column earrings in yellow gold and diamonds

There will be 55 brands at Watches and Wonders

Published on September 29, 2023

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The number of brands rises to 55, including six making their debut, which will participate in the next Watches and Wonders Geneva from 9 to 15 April 2024. The program also promises to be enriched at the Salon and In The City, specially designed for the general public for three of the five days. The organizers emphasize that the focus will be on the visitor experience, as well as connection and meaningful interaction with the exhibiting Maisons.

The brands of Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024

A.Lange & Söhne, Alpina Watches, Angelus, Arnold & Son, Baume & Mercier, Beauregard, Bell & Ross, Bremont, Cartier, Chanel, Charles Zuber, Charriol, Chopard, Chronoswiss, Cyrus Genève, Czapek & Cie, Eberhard & Co ., Ferdinand Berthoud, Frederique Constant, Gerald Charles, Grand Seiko, Grönefeld H., Moser & Cie., Hautlence, Hermès, Hublot, Hysek, Iwc Schaffhausen, Jaeger-Lecoultre, Laurent Ferrier, Louis Moinet, Montblanc, Nomos Glashütte, Norqain , Oris, Panerai, Parmigiani, Fleurier, Patek Philippe, Pequignet, Piaget, Raymond Weil, Rebellion Timepieces, Ressence, Roger Dubuis, Rolex, Rudis Sylva, Speake-Marin, TagHeuer, Trilobe, Tudor, U-Boat, Ulysse Nardin, Vacheron Constantin, Van Cleef & Arpels, Zenith

Tickets for entry to the Geneva Palaexpo can be purchased online from early February 2024, with student and weekend prices available. The next edition will take place over two floors and will feature new spaces for visitors to explore along with improved places for meetings and discussions. The Lab will take on a new dimension in the heart of the Show, symbolically representing the importance of technological innovation within manufacturers: startups, schools and engineers will reveal the secrets of tomorrow’s watchmaking. The idea is to offer an engaging, tactile and sensorial experience for the curious and particularly relevant for younger enthusiasts with career aspirations.

With the In The City program, a new Village Horloger will be created to showcase the wonders of fine watchmaking, its crafts, savoir-faire and talents. Major brands will also join the celebrations with in-store activities featuring special presentations and displays of their best creations. A festive evening, with a free concert, will be held on April 11 on the Quai Général-Guisan.

History of the Cartier Panther

Published on June 10, 2023

History of the Cartier Panther, the most famous icon of the great French Maison. Here are all the things to know about the precious Panthère ♦

Why do jewels (and Cartier watches) often use the Panther icon, which has become the sign of some famous collections? The charm of the Panthère originates in 1914, with a painting. At that time, as the expert Sabrina Doerr said, the Parisian company was run by Louis, Jacques, and Pierre Cartier (the Maison was founded in 1847 by his grandfather, Louis-François Cartier).

A brooch from the Panthère series by Cartier with yellow diamonds, onyx and emeralds

That year Louis asked French painter George Barbier to create a watercolor painting to use as an invitation to a jewelry exhibition. La Dame à la Panthère depicts an elegantly dressed woman with a panther at her feet. The small painting was so successful that from that moment Cartier started using the feline design.

According to Geo Cramer, an expert at Cartier, “at the beginning of the twentieth century, big cats were in vogue to express femininity: these animals were seen as the highest expression of women”. Characters who animated Parisian nights, such as the Marquise Luisa Casati, who had adopted cheetahs in her house in Venice (now home to the Guggenheim), confirm the fascination that super cats exerted in high society. In any case, in 1914 it marks Cartier’s first panther: a watch that has a speckled surface. The panther was completely depicted for the first time on a beauty case owned by Jeanne Toussaint, director of Cartier jewelry since 1933, considered the Coco Chanel of jewelry.

Aquamarine, diamond e perle, Panthère de Cartier, bracelet

A working relationship between Jeanne Toussaint (1887-1976) and Louis Cartier began when she was 31. Cartier had been awed by his beauty, carefree spirit, and aura of grandeur. Toussaint played an important role in making the Panthère de Cartier collection the icon it has become, so much so that she herself has been nicknamed La Panthère. In 1927, a designer named Peter Lemarchand joined the Cartier team. Very skilled, he observed the panthers at the zoo until, in collaboration with Toussaint, he was able to translate them into designs for making jewelry. Lemarchand played an important role in making the panther the legend it is today. In this period the first brooches depicting animals appear.

Cartier, colored sapphire, multi gem and diamond Panthère ring

Over the years, many celebrities and high society figures have become admirers of the Panthère de Cartier collection. Actresses such as the Mexican Maria Felix, the American heiress Barbara Hutton, or the Duchess of Windsor, were among the fans of the panthers of the Parisian Maison. In 1948, for example, Wallis Simpson’s third husband, Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor, asked Cartier to create a three-dimensional panther brooch for his wife. The result is a jewel in yellow gold dotted with black enamel with an emerald-cut cabochon. This brooch also marked a milestone in the history of the Panthère de Cartier: it was the first time the feline was represented in three dimensions. A year later, in 1949, the Windsors bought another three-dimensional panther brooch, this time made with diamonds and onyx set in platinum, on a 152-carat sapphire cabochon. Not only that: the Duchess of Windsor bought other pieces from the Pantera collection in the following years.

Classic Panthère in gold, diamonds, platinum, onyx, emerald by Cartier

Daisy Fellowes, socialite, heiress, editor of the American fashion magazine Harper Bazaar, was also a fan of the Cartier panther: in her time she bought a diamond and sapphire brooch, with the feline in the position of the sheep that symbolizes order. chivalrous of the Golden Fleece. In 1958, the Panther conquered Princess Nina Aga Khan (Nina Dyer, an Anglo-Indian model married to Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan). The Aga Khan purchased several elements of the Panthère de Cartier collection, including a brooch, a bracelet with panther-shaped ends, and a fluted gold bracelet designed with elements that can be transformed into earrings. And the story still continues. In 2014 Cartier celebrated 100 years of Panthère de Cartier with a series of 56 pieces of jewelery and an exhibition in Paris, at the Grand Palais.

Cartier Panthere clip broche. White gold, diamonds, onyx, emerald — Cartier Panthere clip brooch. White gold, diamonds, onyx, emerald

Panthère brooch in yellow gold, diamonds, onyx, emeralds

Resonances Panthere bracelet, 18K white gold, rubellites, emeralds, onyx and diamonds

Anne Hathaway wears a Panthère bracelet by Cartier

New opening and generational change for the Colombo Jewelery

Published on June 9, 2023

Together with the opening of the new Colombo Jewelery Boutique in the heart of Monza, the Lombard company is renewing its management. The distribution company based in Casatenovo (Lecco), which distributes brands such as Rolex, Pomellato, Leo Pizzo, Chanel, Mikimoto and many others, now also sees the business of his daughters Caterina and Benedetta Colombo alongside Dario Colombo. Gioielleria Colombo was founded in 1948 and with Dario Colombo it has become over time a point of reference in the area. The opening of the new Boutique in the heart of the city of Monza is scheduled for the summer weeks, while Caterina and Benedetta Colombo bear witness to the generational turnover, but following the path already traced. Caterina, born in 1996, works as a commercial director, while Benedetta is the marketing manager.

La location della nuova boutique a Monza

How to choose the cuff bracelet

Published on February 24, 2023

How to choose a cuff bracelet, covering the whole wrist? There is nothing like a jewel to make a dull dress more sparkling, but not everyone can wear it and, above all, you pay must attention to the combination with the dress. But if you like, the cuff bracelet is an interesting idea: instead of overlapping thin chains or bangles in the latest fashion, the trend setters wear a high, elegant and sculpted cuff bracelet that wraps around the wrist and part of the forearm. Let’s see how and when to wear it.

La cantautrice Paola Turci ha indossato gli orecchini ed il bracciale Eclipsis di Pianegonda in argento, topazi e zirconi bianchi — La cantautrice Paola Turci sul red carpet di Venezia ha indossato gli orecchini ed il bracciale Eclipsis di Pianegonda in argento, topazi e zirconi bianchi

Of course, it’s not necessary to be as bold as Diana Vreeland, the historic director of Harper’s Bazar, who wore two alike, one on each arm. And, surely, these cuff bracelets do not have the super powers of that of Wonder Woman: though that there is a return of the cuff it is testified by the launch of Chanel’s Coco Crush, the Louis Vuitton fashion shows and, above all, the news that the jewelers presented.

Bracciale in oro bianco e tormalina, anello in oro rosa e zaffiro rosa — Cora Sheibani, bracciale in oro bianco e tormalina, anello in oro rosa e zaffiro rosa

Almost all jewelers have cuff bracelets in their catalog. There is the bracelet in ethical ebony with diamond inserts by the Bolognese brand Qayten, the cage by Mayet, the sun by Astley Clarke, an English designer much loved by Sienna Miller, the imposing and clear lines of Nikos Koulis softened by the soft tones of mother of pearl, the patented mosaic technique by Plevé invented by Ron Rizzo that inserts diamonds on a crystal surface, the frame of a Gamuchian beehive that is perhaps no longer such an original idea but bees still like them very much, the buckle years old 70 in the version by Janis Savitt and the ancient suggestions of Roberto Coin. But, in short, how to choose the cuff bracelet?

Bracciale e collana in oro giallo della collezione Flapper — Maria Canale, bracciale e collana in oro giallo della collezione Flapper

Weight. The first thing to watch out for is the weight. Of course, a nice cuff bracelet is great because it’s noticed. But if it’s made of metal it could be tiring to wear all day. Better not to wear a metal bracelet from morning to night if it is not super light. But, in this case, be careful: it may be less tiring to wear, but easily deformed if you hit it.

Winnie Harlow, la modella famosa anche per la sua vitiligine, ha riscosso successo con una parure di orecchini, bracciale collana con gemme di Fabergé

Allergies. A lot of metal in contact with the skin could cause allergies for those who are sensitive to metals that are not hypoallergenic, such as platinum or titanium. Take this into consideration before buying a cuff bracelet. Wide bracelets are rarely made all of pure gold, since the amount of metal used for a jewel of this type is considerable.

Jennifer Lopez con gioielli Harry Winston: Purple Dragon Necklace con incastonato uno zaffiro viola di 65.32 carati su una collana di diamanti con 129.48 carati, su platino. Inoltre, orecchini chandelier di diamanti, vintage del 1972, con 29.59 carati di diamanti su platino, bracciale con diamanti per 67.22 carati sempre su platino, anello con diamante di 15.99 carati

Wrists. Are your wrists suitable for such a demanding bracelet? Look at them: if you have wrists that are a little wide, it is not advisable to increase the volume with such large bracelets. In this case it is better to opt for thin bracelets, such as those with small chains.

Bracciale in diamanti con orologio di William Goldberg

Clothing. A cuff bracelet is beautiful, but challenging. Attention, then to match the bracelet to the type of dress. General rule: if the bracelet has many fancy colors and patterns, it will be better if combined with a solid color dress or shirt. And viceversa. No problem, however, if the dress is sleeveless or short-sleeved. Also check another detail: the bracelet must not have metal elements, such as closures, which could get caught in the fabric with unpleasant consequences.

Bracciale in oro giallo e diamanti — Garavelli, bracciale in oro giallo e diamanti

Style. A cuff bracelet can be rigid, but also made with a soft metal mesh or even with a weave of precious stones. Of course in this last case the cost takes off like a NASA rocket. Which type of bracelet to choose? Rigid bracelets are often less classic. The knitted metal bracelet, especially in gold, is suitable for important evenings, although it is usually not very light to wear. And the gemstone bracelets? If you have one, you don’t need advice … Matilde de Bounvilles

Bracciale con opali, spinelli e diamanti — Yael Design, bracciale con opali, spinelli e diamanti

Bracciale stile art déco in platino, diamanti e onice — Neil Lane, bracciale stile art déco in platino, diamanti e onice

Alexandra Albini, bracciale in oro con tanzanite

Braccialetto Eshira. Un bracciale di ispirazione africana che riassume il ricco patrimonio di Ena Iro. Traendo ispirazione dalla tribù Punu, realizzato in titanio e presenta zaffiri gialli e rosa misti e diamanti champagne. Il lato del bracciale è impreziosito da zaffiri blu con taglio princess — Ena Iro, braccialetto Eshira. Un bracciale di ispirazione africana che riassume il ricco patrimonio di Ena Iro. Traendo ispirazione dalla tribù Punu, realizzato in titanio e presenta zaffiri gialli e rosa misti e diamanti champagne. Il lato del bracciale è impreziosito da zaffiri blu con taglio princess

Bracciale di Sylvia Furmanovich in legno di acero giapponese scolpito, oro 18 carati e diamanti

Bracciale con diamanti taglio marquise, pera e brillante — Arzano, bracciale con diamanti taglio marquise, pera e brillante

Bracciale in oro rosa, madreperla, diamanti — Bulgari, bracciale in oro rosa, madreperla, diamanti

Bracciale in oro — Walid Akkad, bracciale in oro

How much does investing in vintage jewelry make?

Published on January 18, 2023

Bracciale ar déco con rubini e diamanti, circa 1935

According to the British auction house Bonhams, there is a treasure in your drawers: vintage jewelery has appreciated more than any other good ♦
Investing in jewels, provided you keep them for a long time, can be a bargain. The British auction house Bonhams claims it. According to an analysis conducted some time ago by the auction company, vintage jewelry has gained more than 80 percent in value over the past ten years. Yet, most of the owners of these jewels don’t fully realize it. Jewelery from the Art Deco period (1920s and 1930s), as well as pieces dating back to the Belle Epoque (1890-1915), have increased in value by 88 percent over the past decade. And post-war jewelry has gone up 70 percent in value. The auction house also makes the comparison with another capital asset: your own home.

Bracciale in oro e diamanti circa 1925, venduto do Bonhams

In Great Britain, for example, average house prices have increased by 47 per cent over the same period considered. And in other countries, such as Italy, in the same period there was even a drop in property prices, even if they are now recovering. Attention: the increase in value of vintage jewels works for quality jewels, certainly not for jewels of unknown brands or uncertain workmanship. Maisons like Cartier or Van Cleef & Arpels, for example, according to Bonhams are a guarantee of value that is preserved over time, even if sometimes the jewels are without labels. Therefore, it is advisable to carefully preserve the inherited jewels, even if they seem out of date. They could be of substantial value, although not all period jewelry is truly valuable.

Bracciale in oro, diamanti, perle coltivate

Jean Ghika, head of the jewelery sector for the United States and Europe of Bonhams, also gave an example: that of an elderly lady who thought she had a useless piece of jewelery in her drawer, but which turned out to be a rare Chanel necklace designed by Coco Chanel herself. The necklace was appraised by Bonhams (who spotted a small engraved Chanel name) and sold for $83,188, based on a pre-sale estimate of $4,858-7,287. You better start looking in your drawers right away: maybe there is a treasure.

Bracciale con ametiste di Suzanne Belperron

If you want to buy a vintage jewel as an investment, however, you must not choose at random. A vintage or period jewel is not necessarily something that is revalued over time. It is necessary to carefully evaluate the quality of the jewel, if it is worn, if it has damaged or worn elements, if it has precious gems. Another factor that greatly influences is the origin, which must be certified. Finally, it must be taken into account that a vintage jewel is more likely to increase its value if it was made by a large Maison, or if it was designed by famous jewelers or designers.

Much of the purchase of vintage jewelry is done through auctions. Often jewels of great value come up for auction and it is not uncommon for interesting prices to be found. But that’s not always the case. First of all, it is likely that those who trade in jewelry and are experts in the vintage market have already set their sights on the most interesting pieces and are willing to spend more. You also have to consider that the prices established during an auction must be supplemented by the mark-up for the auction house that organized the sale. Taxes must be added, if provided for by local laws, and above all the auction fees which vary but can even reach 25% of the clearing price. An aspect to take into account before buying a vintage jewel at auction.

Collana girocollo in stile vittoriano con diamanti e perle South Sea su argento e oro Collana girocollo in stile vittoriano con diamanti e perle South Sea su argento e oro

Collana vittoriana in turchese a forma di serpente

The jewels dedicated to Christmas

Published on December 22, 2022

Orecchini in oro bianco e diamanti di Lydia Courteille

The jewels dedicated to Christmas: to wear every year for at least ten days

There are jewels that can only be worn at Christmas, immediately before or immediately after. Of course, in spring it is not forbidden to choose a necklace that has as a pendant Santa Claus, but you could be mistaken for a dormouse that has just woken up from hibernation. The Christmas theme, with stars, poinsettia (the plant commonly called Christmas Star), snowflakes or packages that symbolize the gifts, is quite common. But, before buying a jewel dedicated to the most celebrated festival in the West, think about it: you can wear it only for a dozen days a year.

Any case, there are many Maison, even high-end jewelry, that have dedicated some pieces to Christmas.

Orecchini della collezione Rose de Noël di Van Cleef & Arpels

For example, the Rose de Noël series by Van Cleef & Arpels. Or the Christmas tree with Mikimoto pearl. Tiffany, instead, proposes a pendant in the shape of a gift bag, in the classic blue color of the Maison. But perhaps the most refined of all is the London ring Garrard, in rose gold and diamonds, shaped like a bow. Years ago Oscar Herman instead dedicated a platinum brooch with diamonds to Santa Claus, while Chanel proposed a comet-shaped necklace.

Spilla albero di Natale di Mikimoto, in oro e perla Akoya

Ciondolo Tiffany (320 euro) — Ciondolo Tiffany

Collana Stella cometa di Chanel, oro bianco e diamanti

Anello di Garrard in oro rosa e diamanti

Oscar Heyman, Babbo Natale, spilla in platino con 133 diamanti, 68 rubini

Spilla Stella di Natale, con 24 rubini baguette, 75 rubini squadrati, 35 diamanti, — Oscar Heyman, spilla Stella di Natale, con 24 rubini baguette, 75 rubini squadrati, 35 diamanti

12 styles of necklaces you need to know

Published on November 30, 2022

Collana indossata con 1341 diamanti e uno smeraldo

A short guide to the 12 main styles of necklaces to help you choose the right one. If you want to learn how to recognize the style of a necklace, read here ♦

Think you know all the styles in which a necklace can be made? We have identified 12, the main ones. There are others as well, but they are quite rare. Here, then, is a short guide to learn how to recognize the styles of necklaces.

1 Sautoir This is a French word for a very long necklace, often with a tassel-shaped pendant at the bottom. The sautoir necklace became fashionable in the 1920s and 1930s, and is often associated with the Art Deco style. It can have a single wire or two or three. The advantage of a Sautoir necklace is that it can also be transformed into a multi-loop bracelet, or as a decoration on the hair and even as a belt. In short, it is a very versatile type of necklace, which is well suited to be used with different types of clothes and in different situations. It has only one flaw: the generous dimensions often make it quite expensive, if it is made of gold.

Sautoir in turchese di Van Cleef & Arpels

2 Matinée Approximately 50-58 centimeters long, it is often worn with dresses that have necklines, which are therefore emphasized by the matinee necklace. The necklace, however, is usually worn above the neckline. It is a type of jewel that is perfect for different occasions: it adapts easily to different types of clothing and can be worn both on informal occasions and on ceremonial occasions. A classic of the matinee necklace is the string of pearls. And, like, for the sautoir, this necklace can also have several strands.

3 Princess You don’t need blue blood to wear a princess necklace. It is actually a medium length necklace, between 43 and 45 centimeters in length, which can be worn on virtually any occasion. It is the typical classic necklace and goes better, in particular, with a fairly formal dress. It is often a necklace that favors the use of more or less precious gems.

Collezione Dancing in the Rain Aquamarine, collana indossata — Collezione Dancing in the Rain Aquamarine, indossata

4 Chokers All the rage in the nineteenth century, these ultra-short necklaces made a comeback in the eighties and recently revived. It is not recommended for those with a short or slightly thick neck. On the contrary, it is capable of making those who boast a swan neck stand out. Princess Diana often wore a pearl choker, but the choker can also be a simple chain, or a thread of precious stones: the definition of choker does not indicate the thickness of the jewel, but its length.

La principessa Diana con il choker di perle e tiara

5 Opera It is a variant of sautoir necklace, between 70 and 90 centimeters long. As the name suggests, it was introduced to be worn on big evenings and is usually made with gold and precious stones. It is not a necklace that can be found in all drawers, in short. Worn in a single strand, the necklace should drop below the bust line or even down to the navel.

Buccellati7 — Opera, collana doppia in oro giallo e bianco e diamanti

6 Bib The name does not do justice to these necklaces which are often very decorative. Wide on the chest, they must be worn carefully, because their design must be carefully coordinated with the rest of the clothing. They can be ethnic, or with abstract motifs, with beads or crystals. They are demanding necklaces: you have to know how to wear them. There are also very valuable ones.

Collana in platino e diamanti di Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1939. È composta da oltre 600 diamanti rotondi e baguette: apparteneva alla madre di Faouk, regina Nazli

7 Lavaliére Necklace with pendant that connects to a chain. The main pendant can in turn be connected to fringes or other pendants. It was a popular necklace in the early twentieth century, when Liberty, Edwardian and Art Deco styles reigned. But it is back in fashion, with many variations, especially in high jewelry.

8 Multi strand As the name indicates, they are necklaces made up of many connected strings. It is a classic of pearl and bead necklaces. This type of necklace is not tied to a precise length, but simply indicates the possibility of shortening a long necklace by wrapping it in multiple turns around the neck. But be careful: if the elements that make up the necklace are large (large rings for chains, synthetic gems, cultured pearls) it is necessary not to overdo it. In these cases it is better to limit yourself to two turns or keep a single thread. On the contrary, thin chains are indicated to be worn as a multi strand necklace.

Collana Ivy in oro e diamanti a due giri di Nanis

9 Necklace with pendant A pendant at the end of the necklace can be a trivial expedient to enrich a simple chain or a masterpiece of fine jewelry. In short, large medallions and pendants must be chosen carefully so as not to attract the eye to something that is worth little. In the case of bijoux, in short, a small pendant is better. An advantage of pendants is that they can often be personalized with dates, initials, dedications: nothing better to attract a glance.

10 Riviére This is the name of a necklace made up of one or two rows of precious or semi-precious stones. The stones or pearls have a different size: larger in the front of the necklace, smaller in the one that hugs the neck. This arrangement, in fact, highlights the stones of greater size. Since it is usually an expensive piece of jewelry, these necklaces have a small size, often that of a choker.

11 Collar Not exactly a chocker: by this definition we mean a very thin circular necklace that exactly surrounds the base of the neck. Very short, it can also be worn over a collarless t-shirt or summer dress. Often these are very sporty and not particularly precious necklaces. But there are also necklaces of this size in gold and precious stones.

Maria Canale, Aster Double Bloom Collar, in oro giallo e diamanti

12 Rope Indicates a necklace with twisted threads, to compose a single volume, as if it were a large rope. It goes without saying that cheap necklaces or necklaces that adopt an avant-garde design are part of the category. But, in reality, the lanyards can also be used for luxury jewelry. For example, when a fabric or leather lace is used in conjunction with a gemstone pendant.

Pendente Scavia, con diamante Fancy Yellow di Diamond Love Bond

How to participate in an online auction

Published on November 20, 2022