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What is mother of pearl and how is it cleaned

Published on November 12, 2022

Bracciale Fleur de Nacre, in oro bianco, madreperla e diamanti

Jewelery with mother-of-pearl or nacre: how much they are worth and how they are cleaned. Here is a quick guide ♦ ︎

Do you want a jewel with mother of pearl? It is an excellent choice. But before choosing it, it is better that you know what nacre really is and, above all, how it is cleaned. But what is mother of pearl? It is an organic-inorganic composite material produced by some molluscs, which use it as the inner layer of the shell. It is also the material of which pearls are made. And it is strong, resilient and iridescent.

Anello Arcades, con diamante quadrato da 0,77 ct D VVS2 e madreperla, pavé di diamanti, in oro bianco — Boucheron, anello Arcades, con diamante quadrato da 0,77 ct D VVS2 e madreperla, pavé di diamanti, in oro bianco

What is mother of pearl. If it is called the mother of the pearl, there is a reason: this material, in fact, is a coating composed of a mixture of minerals deposited inside the shells of oysters and molluscs. The role of mother-of-pearl is to cover the shells to protect them from parasites, sand or foreign elements.

Orecchini Aruba in oro rosa e madreperla — Orecchini Aruba di Mattioli, in oro rosa e madreperla

If this material is called “mother of pearl” there is a reason: mother of pearl, in fact, is a coating composed of a mixture of minerals deposited inside the shells of oysters and molluscs. The role of mother of pearl is to coat the shells to protect them from parasites, sand or foreign elements. It is a rather common material, but it has also been used too much: for this reason the international trade in mother-of-pearl is governed by an international convention concerning endangered species of wild flora and fauna, the agreement has been signed by more than 170 countries.

Collezione Tiffany T, anello in oro rosa e madreperla

How to recognize mother-of-pearl. The truth is that not all jewels that are sold as made with mother-of-pearl are really made of this material. In fact, the real mother-of-pearl is iridescent and milky. In other cases the inner lining of some molluscs can be used, but they cannot be defined as mother-of-pearl, but more like porcelain. So watch the jewels well.

Collana con madreperla di abalone — Lotus Art de Vivre, collana con madreperla di abalone

How much is mother-of-pearl worth? Less than a pearl. Think about it: all the oysters and many molluscs have the inner shell covered with mother-of-pearl, but not all of them also have the pearl.

Bracciale in oro rosa e madreperla a forma di farfalla — Salvini, bracciale in oro rosa e madreperla a forma di farfalla

How to clean mother of pearl. You have to be very careful: like pearls, the shell of the shell is also very delicate. It is not a stone, but a product of a living organism. The mother-of-pearl must not be cleaned with detergents, soaps, acid liquids. To clean the jewel, use lukewarm water (absolutely not hot) and gently rub it with a soft bristle toothbrush to avoid scratching the surface. Dry the jewel with a cotton cloth.

Sustainability. There are those who criticize the way oysters are grown from pearls. Similarly, even mother-of-pearl is not well seen by many supporters of the environmental cause. For this reason, many companies have undertaken a cultivation method with less impact on the environment more environmentally friendly.

Bracciale con pietra scolpita e madreperla intagliata — Stephen Dweck, bracciale con pietra scolpita e madreperla intagliata

Anello Cuckoo, set in oro giallo 18 carati, madreperla bianca e quarzo, granato, tsavorite, spessartite — Stephen Webster, anello Cuckoo, set in oro giallo 18 carati, madreperla bianca e quarzo, granato, tsavorite, spessartite

Collezjone Cinemagia, collana in oro rosa, madreperla, acquamarina, zaffiri e diamanti — Bulgari, collezione Cinemagia, collana in oro rosa, madreperla, acquamarina, zaffiri e diamanti

Piaget, orologio in oro bianco e diamanti — Piaget, Orologio Mirror of Lights. Cassa in oro bianco 18K con 24 diamanti taglio brillante (circa 1,8 carati). Quadrante bianco in madreperla. Movimento al quarzo di Manifattura Piaget. Bracciale in oro bianco 18K, con 636 diamanti taglio brillante (circa 6,48 carati), 5 diamanti taglio rosa (5,84 carati), 21 diamanti taglio ovale (circa 10,95 carati). Creazione unica

Collezione India, collana in oro e madreperla. Prezzo: 1090 euro — Tamara Comolli, collezione India, collana in oro e madreperla

New sale of diamonds and jewels with Faraone Casa d’Aste

Published on November 4, 2022

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Spilla fine anni Sessanta in platino con diamanti navette, baguette e taglio brillante per 12,44 carati, firmata Faraone

The pre-Christmas auction of Faraone Casa d’Aste is back in Milan. The auction is scheduled for November 30 and includes the first two rounds dedicated to jewelery and watches, while in a third, in the afternoon, Luxury Good will be staged, such as Hermès and Chanel bags and accessories. In all, 310 lots will be beaten. In addition to the jewels in the catalog, highly respectable diamonds are also included. Among the great Maison there are Cartier, Rolex and Patek Philippe, but there are also jewels of luxury boutiques such as Sabbadini or the same Faraone, which offers a late sixties brooch in platinum with navette, baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds for 12.44 carat, complete with original case, a sapphire ring of almost 10 carats and a double strand choker of natural salt water pearls.

The top lot, however, could be made up of diamonds over 3 carats: a brilliant cut of 3.41 carats, one of 3.13 carats and two of 2.71 and 2.49 carats are proposed. Signed Sabbadini are instead a platinum ring with a cushion diamond of 8.45 carats, with two tapered diamonds (trapezoidal baguette) on the sides, a solitaire in white gold with a brilliant cut diamond of 3.12 carats and one of 3.45 carats.

Anello con zaffiro di quasi 10 carati e diamanti

Among the Cartier jewels there is a rigid open bracelet in yellow gold with chimera heads finished with pavé diamonds for 19.34 carats and a rigid contrarié necklace in steel and gold with the classic panther heads at the ends. Of particular note is a series of historical jewels, such as a 1920s-1930s ribbon bracelet in platinum and diamonds and a mid-19th century riviére choker with 62 cushion-cut diamonds for a total carat weight of approximately 34.55 carats.

Anello di Sabbadini in platino con diamante di 8,45 carati

Also up for auction is a Belle Epoque brooch in platinum with old-cut diamonds for a total weight of approximately 4.85 and an early 1930s brooch in platinum, round huit huit diamonds for a total of 12 carats, and a yellow gold bracelet, defined as “A refined example of archaeological goldsmithing from the second half of the 1800s”.

Collier di Cartier in acciaio e oro, con teste di pantera

For watch collectors, a new Rolex Daytona in steel Ref. 116500LN, two Patek Philippe: an Ellipse Ref. 4698 from the 1980s and a Tonneau from the years 1910/1915 stand out among the 39 on offer.

Collier in oro bianco e diamanti per 15 carati

Seaman Schepps story

Published on September 18, 2022

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Orecchini con rubini sintetici e diamanti

Short history of the great American designer Seaman Schepps, a master of color ♦ ︎
There are designers who have a resounding success for a shorter or longer period. And there are designers who enter history. One of these is Seaman Schepps. Son of immigrants, he became famous for his vintage-style jewelry. From the East Side of New York, at the end of the nineteenth century, Schepps moved to California, with its own shop in Los Angeles that also sold antiques in addition to jewelry. In 1931 he returned to New York, where he finally had a good success with a store on Madison Avenue.

Anello di Seaman Schepps in oro e lapislazzuli

Schepps, like many Americans of that time, regarded Europe as the beacon of creativity. Therefore, when he visited Paris, he studied Verdura’s jewels for Chanel, Suzanne Belperron, René Boivin and Jeanne Toussaint for Cartier. These great designers have contributed to the professional growth of Schepps, which has found its artistic path: large jewelry, super retro-style bracelets, many colored stones. He was not a revolutionary of jewelry, but a painter who used the colors of the palette in an original way.

Collana con tormalina rosa, perle, zaffiri, diamanti

The stones were often cut irregularly, they used little diamonds, while they preferred pastel-colored stones like blue sapphires, emeralds, yellow topazes, citrines, rose quartz, jade, turquoise and lapis lazuli. In short, he has reworked already used geometries, such as the Maltese cross, but with his own style. His work continued until the late 1960s. Then, the Seaman Schepps brand was sold to Jay Bauer and Anthony Hopenjam and still exists. But the designer’s original jewels are still very sought after. Cosimo Muzzano

Collana e orecchini di perle coltivate e diamanti

Orecchini in oro 18 carati, e perle di rubino

Collana in quarzo avventurina, giada e rubini

Bracciale Rio, in oro 18 carati, platino, pietre colorate e diamanti

Bracciale multigemma venduto da Christie's — Bracciale multigemma venduto da Christie’s

Spilla a forma di cornucopia con perle mobili, diamanti, smeraldo

Bracciale anni Cinquanta venduto da Sotheby's — Bracciale anni Cinquanta venduto da Sotheby’s

Quick guide to the cuts of the stones

Published on September 14, 2022

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Quick guide to cuts of stones, diamonds included. Learn to which shape the baguette, marquise, and brilliant cuts match … ♦

Brilliant, marquise, briolette … Diamonds, emeralds or rubies (and all other stones) can be cut in many different ways. But how often do you understand the description of a jewel and do not know exactly the meaning of the different forms that a gem takes on rings or necklaces? Here is a small guide among the different cuts of precious stones.

Baguette. It is a type that became popular during the Art Deco period: in essence, it is a variant of the emerald cut. The baguette, that is the wand, recalls the typical French bread: it is long and rectangular, with octagonal corners and 14 facets. It can create truly amazing effects and adds a strong character to the jewel. But it is also a cut that is not easy to use in jewelry. Baguette cutting is often used together with stones with other shapes. For example, a baguette cut diamond can accompany other gems with different volumes.

Galleria Leysen, orecchini in oro bianco, smeraldi colombiani e diamanti baguette

Brilliant / Round. The round cut is the most common form for diamonds, also because it enhances the diffraction capacity of the stone, increasing its brightness. The brilliant cut, or round, represents up to 75 percent of the diamonds sold. This cut is quite recent: it was codified only at the beginning of the last century and has 58 facets. The crown is the area that is at the top, the belt is the circumference, the widest. This cut is not easy to make, but it is certainly the one that offers the greatest enhancement of a diamond compared to its weight.

Orecchini in oro bianco, con diamante taglio brillante da 15 carati e due perle naturali di 13 millimetri

Anello della collezione Melody of Diamonds di de Grisogono. Un brillante, due diamanti a pera, 268 diamanti su oro bianco

Briolette. The briolette cut is among the best known and is often used to make pendants for necklaces or earrings. This cut essentially has the shape of a drop, but multifaceted. In reality there are four variations of the teardrop shape: the most famous has the facets composed of rhombuses. But there are also the most accentuated drop-shaped, olive-shaped, ball-shaped pendants that take the shape indicated by the name.

Oval. It is a very simple and regular form. For this reason it is commonly believed to be one of the oldest cuts to present a diamond. However, this is not the case: this cut for gems has only been experimented since 1960. An oval-shaped diamond has a uniform and symmetrical design and has 56 facets. Like the marquise cut it is, in essence, a variant of the brilliant cut. The advantage is that the elongated shape makes the stone appear larger than the perfectly circular cut.

Lenti Villasco, anello in oro bianco e diamante ovale

Anello con smeraldo colombiano taglio ovale e diamanti

Heart. The heart cut is, in essence, a pear shape with an inward fold on the upper side. As it is easy to imagine, it is used to emphasize the romantic aspect, but it is not very easy to make: it usually requires rather large stones and a lot of workmanship. But there are also Maison, like the Italian Recarlo, often use heart-shaped diamonds, even small ones, and have made them a distinctive aspect. For larger stones, however, the heart shape is usually more expensive in proportion to the carats.

Orecchini con zaffiri tagliati a cuore e diamanti

Asscher. It assumes its name from Asscher, an Amsterdam company specialized in the diamond trade founded in 1854 by the family of the same name (it is responsible for cutting some of the most famous diamonds in the world, including two of the three largest diamonds ever found). In 1902 Joseph Asscher designed and patented his original Asscher cut of the same name. The idea was to combine the emerald cut with the round cut, in a shape characterized by extreme symmetry and dramatically-cut corners. Like the emerald cut, Asscher needs stones without inclusions and very clear.

Anello con grande diamante taglio Asscher firmato David Morris

Anello con diamante asscher giallo contornato da diamanti biancbi taglio a pera

Cushion. It is easy to come across the cushion-cut on antique jewelry: it is, in fact, the oldest form, an update of the so-called Old Mine cut of the 18th century. As the name indicates, it is a cushion-shaped cut with 58 facets. The corners are rounded and the facets typically larger than the brilliant cut. But it requires very high-quality stones.

Diamante fancy intense blue con taglio a cuscino

Anello con diamante fancy intense yellow e diamanti incolori

Marquise. Few people know why this form is called like this: according to the legend this cut has instead a spicy story. It would have been invented at the court of the king of France: Louis XIV commissioned it, it seems, to combine the stone with Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, marquise of Pompadour, her lover. The cut is an elongated shape that reaches a point at both ends, with slightly rounded sides. Like the oval cut, the marquise cut enhances the visual impact of the stone, which appears larger than round cuts of the same carat weight.

Anello con diamante taglio marquise di 4,61 carati, colore D, chiarezza VVS

Chanel, anello con diamante taglio marquise e zaffiri

Pear. Make a mix of the oval cut with the marquise cut and here the result is the pear shape. As the name indicates, the shape is similar to that of the fruit and is widely used in jewelry, also because it has the advantage of enhancing the light in diamonds and adding a hint of asymmetry to the design. A pear cut diamond has 58 facets: asymmetry is one of the most appreciated aspects by many jewelers, who use the pear shape for rings as an alternative to the classic round cut. But this form is also widely used for pendants.

Anello con due diamanti, fancy vivid blue e bianco taglio pera, circa 2 carati l'uno, con diamanti baguette ai lati, montati su platino — Anello con due diamanti, fancy vivid blue e bianco taglio pera, circa 2 carati l’uno, con diamanti baguette ai lati, montati su platino

Princess. It is one of the most recent news. In fact, this type of cut has only been introduced in jewelry since 1980 and is very popular especially in North America. The princess cut is square or rectangular, which in some cases manages to be brighter than the typical round cut. But of course it also depends on the starting shape of the stone. Another advantage of the “princess” cut is that it requires less waste of raw stone than other cuts.

Anello in platino con diamanti bianchi e rosa — Anello in platino con diamante taglio princess e diamanti bianchi e rosa

ANCO02 — Anello con un ciuffo di alghe in tsavoriti e diamanti black, trattiene un’acquamarina taglio princess di 52.45 carati

Radiant. It combines the virtues of brilliant cut with those of emerald cut. The radiant form was developed in 1977 and has between 62 and 70 facets. It is often confused with the princess cut, but unlike the latter, the radiant shape has cut corners, which slightly sweetens the square shape. With the same weight, compared to a round cut diamond, the radiant surface is 4% smaller. On the other hand, a radiant cut diamond appears larger.

Radiant diamond (3.20 ct) and diamond (4.80 ct) ring set in white and yellow gold — Picchiotti, radiant diamond (3.20 ct) and diamond (4.80 ct) ring set in white and yellow gold

Radiant Fancy Pink DB Classic Pavé Ring — Anello con diamante rosa taglio radiant e pavé di brillanti

Emerald. The shape is rectangular, with cut corners. It is one of the oldest and one of the most demanding cuts: with this form the defects of a stone can be seen immediately. On some occasions it is also called step-cut, because its concentric, wide and flat surfaces remind the steps of the stairs. Faulty inclusions and colors are enhanced, but at the same time the best stones are enhanced. It typically has 50 to 58 facets.

Galleria Leysen, anello in platino e diamante taglio smeraldo da 8,32 carati

Charles green, anello con acquamarina taglio smeraldo, diamanti, su platino — Charles Green, anello con acquamarina taglio smeraldo, diamanti, su platino

Trilliant. This cut was also developed by Asscher. It was launched in New York in 1960. It is considered excellent for the ability to enhance light within the stone. Basically it is a triangular shape, with curved and straight parts, sharp and rounded corners. This cut has different variations: the sides, for example, can be curved or straight and the shape of the surface is also subject to different interpretations.

Tanzanite a taglio triangolare con oro bianco e diamanti

Can ceramic jewelry be trusted?

Published on August 26, 2022

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Anelli della collezione Enlanced in oro rosa e ceramica

Is it reliable to buy a ceramic jewel? Are ceramic jewels fragile? Here is the answer ♦

Durable, very resistant and incredibly light: the use of ceramic in jewelry is an unstoppable trend thanks to the technology that today allows to obtain a resistant material. Do not worry that it is fragile: the new ceramic used in jewelry is made of a kind of new steel that has nothing to do with the fragility of the flower pots or the dishes to contain the food (even if there are small producers who still use traditional ceramics: be careful). For those who are doubtful: this ceramic is made with titanium carbide, a compound similar to tungsten carbide, used in the aerospace industry, in the production of weapons and tools. And the most surprising aspect is that very little wear: in practice, the ceramic always looks new.

It is therefore not surprising that major brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Bulgari, Cartier and Gucci, de Grisogono, Solange Azagury-Partridge or Damiani and Demeglio have chosen it to give their creations, especially timeless icon jewels, an indestructible strength lightened by the beauty of the design. For example, in the B.Zero1 line by Bulgari, in the rings with the Gucci monogram, in the bands of the Cartier Trinity motif and in the Clous theme by Louis Vuitton. All timeless pieces also for their resistance.

Anello in ceramica, oro rosa e zaffiri rosa by Shay

And Wallace Chan, one of the greatest jewelers-artists, a couple of years ago developed an incredible indestructible porcelain and five times harder than steel, a material that allows him to create jewelry, but also sculptures, which could not be made with other elements. In short, a very different material from the ceramic used for jewelry in the Victorian era.

Wallace Chan, anello con ceramica e zaffiri

Positive aspects: tech ceramic jewels are not scratched, they are very resistant, they can be easily cleaned with water and a few drops of detergent on a damp cloth.

Negative aspects: they do not have the same value as gold and in case of sale they are less quoted. A ceramic ring cannot be reduced or enlarged.

Bracciale in oro, zaffiri, inserti in ceramica bianca by Picchiotti

Damiani_D. Icon, anello ceramica nera con pavé di diamanti

Anello in oro, ceramica azzurra, diamanti taglio marquise — Etho Maria, anello in oro, ceramica azzurra, diamanti taglio marquise

All About Peridot

Published on August 6, 2022

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Anello cocktail Laguna. Si ispira alle acque calme di una laguna con peridoto centrale di 22 carati circondato da un castone in oro bianco inciso a modellato e circondato da alcuni 36 diamanti taglio brillante

Do you have a jewel with an olive green stone? It is probably a peridot. Here are the characteristics of the peridot, stone of the month of August, and the advice for choosing ♦

Peridot is all the rage. In addition to being the stone of the month of August, it is loved by those jewelers who like colors with a strong personality, which cannot be confused with others. And the olive color of the peridot is undoubtedly unique. Peridot has a shade of warm green: it will therefore be perfect for those with tanned skin, or simply Mediterranean, or darker. But, of course, peridot can be combined with other gems or set in a very wide setting: in this case it can also stand out on colder complexions.

David Webb anello con diamante rubino e peridoto — David Webb, anello con diamante, rubino e peridoto

What is it. Peridot, which from a gemological point of view is a chrysolite, is not a very common stone. This semi-precious stone is found mainly in depth (even 200-300 kilometers below the earth’s crust): the gems that are used in jewelry have been brought to the earth’s surface over time, by earthquakes or volcanoes.

Where is it. A variety of peridot is mined in Arizona (they are small and lighter colored gems), in the Republic of Myanmar (Burma), in Sri Lanka and China, but also in Pakistan and Kenya. A curiosity: some peridots have been discovered inside some meteorites.

Anello con peridoto di 9,31 carati by Sicis

Features. Unlike many other gemstones, peridot has only one color: the pale green. however, it can take different shades, from olive green, lime, yellow or dark. The shades most in demand is the green forest, a little ‘to yellow and no brown tinge. The depth of green depends on the amount of iron which is contained in the crystal structure. It is not a very hard stone: you have to be careful, then, not to scratch it. Usually jewelers try to arrange it so that it is most protected.

Collier Nudo, in oro giallo, peridoto e tanzaniti — Collier Nudo, in oro giallo, peridoto e tsavoriti by Pomellato

Buying Guide. If you want a jewel with a peridot a certain size, know that the commercial quality is divided into classes A and B. The first are clear, without brown tones. Those quality B have a paler color or have visible inclusions. It is also a relatively inexpensive gemstone if the weight is under 4 carats. Over 10 carat peridot become very rare and expensive.

Why is it called peridot? The origin of the name peridot is not known precisely. Certainly, however, the stone was appreciated in ancient times. According to some, the word derives from an alteration of the Anglo-Norman language pedoretés, translated into classical Latin with pæderot. Others indicate that the French name peridot derives from the Arabic word faridat, which means jewel. The stone, in fact, has been known for thousands of years: it was already used by the ancient Egyptians around 1500 BC, who called peridot the “gem of the sun”. Cleopatra also apparently liked these gems, who flaunted them.The largest olivine peridot is a 310-carat (62 grams) specimen in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC.

Anello con peridoto burmese non scaldato by Simone Jewels

Kering and Cartier focus on sustainability

Published on July 17, 2022

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The French group Kering, which controls brands such as Gucci, Boucheron, Qeelin, Pomellato, Dodo and Girard-Perregaux (as well as those in the fashion sector) focuses on sustainability, a value increasingly appreciated by those who buy jewelry and watches. Together with Cartier, which is part of the Swiss Richemont group, the company has created the Watch & Jewelery Initiative 2030, an initiative that aims to promote the sustainability of watches and jewelry. And now he has called the former executive director of the Responsible Jewelery Council, Iris Van der Veken, to the top.

The manager will serve as executive director and general secretary of the Watch & Jewelery Initiative 2030. Iris Van der Veken’s involvement was foreshadowed, but has only now become operational. The manager has more than 20 years of global experience across the world of industry, jewelry and fashion and is also a member of the board of Iseal and Diamonds Do Good. Watch & Jewelery Initiative involved brands such as Chanel Horlogerie Joaillerie, Montblanc, Pandora, Rosy Blue and Swarovski.

Henry Francois Pinault, patron di Kering

Johann Rupert, Ceo e azionista di Richemont

The fusion menu of Hanut Singh

Published on June 23, 2022

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Among India and the United States: Hanut Singh proposes jewels worthy of a maharaja (in fact his grandfather was an Indian king) ♦ ︎

India is the world’s largest gold market, the United States the most important for jewelry and Hanut Singh represents the two sides of this coin. The designer, nephew of an Indian maharaja, works in Los Angeles, where he brought his cultural heritage, but put at the service of the stars and stripes style. It is no coincidence that his clients include Diane von Furstenberg, Mary-Kate Olsen, Wendi Deng Murdoch, Beyoncé, Madonna and Christian Louboutin. Hanut’s passion for jewelry began when he was a child. He is a descendant of the royal family of Kapurthala, India, famous for its legendary treasures and their taste for luxury. The great-grandfather, Maharaja Jagatjit Singh, was a friend of the American president Theodore Roosevelt and the French statesman Georges Clemenceau.

And he has collected jewels, from a diadem of Cartier to a aigrette of Boucheron, which are part of the family collection. The long history of Hanut’s family also includes the grandmother, Maharani Sita Devi of Kapurthala, Princess Karam, known for the way she matched her jewels with her sari, the tailored suits by Chanel, Lanvin and Elsa Schiaparelli , defined in Vogue as a “goddess” in 1932 and photographed by Cecil Beaton. In short, it is not surprising that Hanut Singh prefers vintage pearls, with a slight patina of time, to be used with white gold and yellow gold, to create his jewels with an exotic taste, but at the same time so modern that they can be worn on a red carpet. And not only because the designer combines pieces of Indian influence with more geometric and linear elements that are typical of Western taste. If it were a chef would propose a fusion menu, in short.

Anello in oro, onice, smeraldo e diamanti

Anello con zaffiro rosa cabochon, perle e diamanti

Orecchini pendenti con acquamarina e rubini

The 10 best movies about jewelry

Published on June 4, 2022

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If you can’t go to jewelry, perhaps because you are forced to stay at home, you can still watch films in which jewelry plays an important role. Here are the top 10 movies about jewelry or where precious stones, necklaces, earrings and rings are as important as the actors they act. There are old and new ones, fun or thrilling: however, everyone can like those who are passionate about jewelry and precious stones. Do others come to mind? Write and we will add them to the list!

1 Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961). Audrey Hepburn and her little black dress in front of the windows of the most famous jewelry in New York and beyond, are a must to review. The beginning of the story, taken from a book by Truman Capote, is mythical: at dawn, an elegant girl, Holly Golightly, gets out of a taxi that stops on Fifth Avenue in New York. While she looks at the windows of Tiffany & Co., Holly has a quick breakfast before walking home.

Audrey Hepburn in «Colazione da Tiffany», davanti alle vetrine del negozio di New York

2 The pink panther (1963) Contrary to what many think, the Pink Panther is not the nickname of David Niven, the actor who plays the thief protagonist of the first film of the series, directed by Black Edwards (together with Peter Seller, Capucine and Claudia Cardinale), but of a diamond. Rosa, in fact, which belongs to the Indian princess Dala, (Claudia Cardinale) who as a child received the largest diamond in the world as a gift from her father, the Pink Panther, so called due to a defect: looking at the bottom of the stone you can see a tiny pink spot that resembles a panther in the act of taking a leap. A stone that tempts the jewel thief, the English playboy Sir Charles Lytton (David Niven).

Claudia Cardinale nel film La Pantera Rosa

3 Sex and the City II (2010).Sequel film directed by Michael Patrick King and which has not received great praise from critics (that’s an understatement). The jewels worn by Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda are by two Italian designers, Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella. The two designers (in the meantime Faraone Mennella passed away years ago) prepared about fifty large, visible jewels for the film. Despite not-so-positive reviews, the film grossed around $ 300 million.

Sarah Jessica Parker e Kim Cattrall in Sex and the City II

4 Blood Diamond (2006). Directed by Edward Zwick, the film received five Oscar nominations, including Leonardo DiCaprio for Best Actor and Djimon Hounsou for Best Supporting Actor. The title refers to blood diamonds, so called because they were mined in war zones and sold to finance conflicts, enriching local warlords and diamond companies around the world. The other side of jewelry: the film has pushed the great Maison, and not only, to certify the ethical origin of the stones used. And then there are those who say that culture is not needed …

di caprio bllod — Leonardo Di Caprio nel film Blood Diamonds

5 Suspicion (1941). A classic Alfred Hitchcock thriller starring Joan Fontaine and Cary Grant. In one memorable scene, Joan Fontaine wears a brooch in gold, diamonds and pink topaz by Verdura. Fulco di Verdura, an Italian noble with a passion for jewelry, created the brooch in 1939, in New York. The jewel is inspired by the Roman god Mercury and a brooch he made when working for Coco Chanel. Two pear-shaped pink topazes weighing approximately 35.52 carats with beautifully engraved gold wings highlighted by diamonds suggest the winged feet of Mercury. Too bad the film is in black and white.

Cary Grant e Joan Fontaine con la spilla di Verdura

6 Romancing the Stone (1984). Portrayed by Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner. Guess which stone the title of the film alludes to, given that the film takes place in Colombia? It’s a story of jungle adventures, with the good guys being chased and threatened by the bad guys. But in the end the two protagonists find “el corazon” behind a waterfall, hidden inside a statuette: it is an extraordinary emerald.

7 Topkapi (1964). The aristocratic and sensual adventurer Elizabeth Lipp and the prosaic and calculating professional thief Walter Harper plan the theft of Sultan Mehmet I’s dagger from the treasury of Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace, where wonderful jewels are kept. But what interests Elizabeth (Melina Mercouri) most is the Topkapi Dagger, a curved dagger studded with three large Colombian emeralds and decorated with lots of small diamonds.

8 Ocean’s 8 (2018). The plot of the film sees Debbie Ocean / Sandra Bullock (the sister of Danny Ocean, played in the first film by George Clooney) reunites a gang of women composed of Cate Blanchett, Mindy Kaling and Helena Bonham Carter to make the theft of the century: the legendary Toussaint necklace, which must be worn by the actress (in the film) Daphne Kluger, character played by Anne Hathaway. The heist takes place during the annual Met Gala, when actresses and celebrities walk the red carpet in mind-boggling jewelry. In short, it is almost a partnership, given that Cartier has created a set for the heist of the film.

9 Live a little, steal a lot (Murph the Surf) (1975). It is a 1975 film based on a jewelry burglary involving surfer Jack Roland Murphy, who had the nickname “Murph the Surf”. With Robert Conrad and Don Stroud, it was directed by Marvin J. Chomsky. The October 20, 2019 New York Times edition revisited the true story of Jack Murphy’s theft of irreplaceable gemstones from a sparsely guarded Natural History Museum.

10 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953). It is a 1953 American musical comedy directed by Howard Hawks and starring Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe, with Charles Coburn, Elliott Reid, Tommy Noonan, George Winslow, Taylor Holmes and Norma Varden in supporting roles. The two protagonists are forced to find work as a showgirl in Paris, in a magazine. The famous song Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend explains why and how women chase men with money. Meanwhile, a tiara has disappeared and Marilyn is accused of theft, but …

How to match the necklace to the dress

Published on March 13, 2022

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Long, short, or half size necklace? It depends. Here is how you can choose the type and size of the necklace combined with the dress ♦
The measure matters, certainly for the necklaces. And not only the length is important, but the width, volume and style of the jewel must also be evaluated. In short, it is not only essential to choose a necklace that you like: it is also essential to match it correctly to the dress, because not all of them fit into every dress.

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

Indeed, the opposite is true: each piece of jewelry needs to be chosen based on the type of outfit chosen for the occasion. And if the match does not match, it is better to leave it alone (or rush to buy the right necklace). For example, a crew neck is enhanced if the dress does not have a too high neckline. And a neckline at right angles or almost combines better when worn with a necklace with an equally geometric shape. Just as a jewel with light and intricate swirls can be perfectly reconciled with very worked lace and fabrics.

Formal clothes. You must attend a wedding, a religious function, the awarding of a medal of honor. Or you have a job interview, a meeting with the company manager, an appointment with the lawyer for an important issue. Obviously for these occasions you will choose to wear something sober (or, at least, you should do it). For example, a business suit, a suit jacket pants, a solid color dress. In this case, the necklace must also be tuned to the type of dress: nothing flashy, large, bulky. A simple necklace is better, like a chain with a small pendant or a string of pearls.

Sportswear. In your free time, your imagination is also free. Choose the jewel you like best but, of course, it is advisable not to forget the balance. A necklace with many colored gems loses its liveliness on a floral shirt. Conversely, a large and flashy necklace can give that extra touch if it is not in direct conflict with something equally eye-catching.

Collana e pendente Mezzaluna in oro rosa e diamanti, indossato — Al Coro, collana e pendente Mezzaluna in oro rosa e diamanti, indossato

The first date. Perhaps in this case it is superfluous to give advice: women know that the first date, and the first impression, count for a lot. A neckline, without exaggerating, can be the additional weapon to be able to seduce. And a necklace is just what it takes to emphasize the shape of your body. But it must be of the right length, that is, stop a few centimeters from the lower edge of the neckline. The effect is hypnotic.

Collana e anello con diamanti e smeraldi di Jacobs & Co

At work. Necklaces are an irreplaceable jewel. But they cannot always be combined with the dress used in the workplace. If you are in an office, for example, the necklace can be more easily combined with the dress you wear. But if by choice or by obligation you wear a high-necked coat, a suit or a company uniform, the necklace is better not to show it: you can hardly combine it properly.

To summarize what may be the right choices, the graphic scheme indicates the type of necklace that enhances the shape of the dress. Of course, however, in addition to the shape you will also have to consider the colors of jewelry and dress: but this is another chapter.

Gripoix, the maximum of bijoux

Published on January 17, 2022

Spilla Pop Glamour Statement in ottone placcato oro e vetro

The Gripoix boutique is located in Paris. It can be a bijou precious and refined like a piece of fine jewelry? The answer lies precisely in the production of Gripoix, which has now just moved its new workshop, studio, showroom and boutique to Rue d’Aboukir. Established in 1890, the Maison is one of the oldest in France. The artisans of Gripoix were among the first to use the technique of glazing of glass paste.

The production company is very similar to a craft of haute couture, so that produced extraordinary pieces for brands like Chanel, Lanvin, Paul Poiret, value, Givenchy, Yves Saint-Laurent. But, in particular, the House directed by Marie Keslassy is famous for developing the pearl sheening, a technique that mimics perfectly cultured pearls. Do you want a demonstration of what you can do Gripoix? Look at the refined images of the collection Winter 2015.

Orecchini Ancient China, in ottone placcato oro, perle, cristalli

anello poured glass gold 24k plated brass Crystals — Anello in ottone placcato oro, vetro pressato

Bracciale Jaipur in ottone placcato oro, vetro pressato

Anello regolabile in ottone placcato oro, vetro pressato

Orecchini Plumetis in ottone placcato oro, vetro pressato

Anello in ottone placcato oro, vetro pressato

Swati Dhanak from the desert to New York

Published on January 9, 2022

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Anello Duo Four way in oro 18 carati e diamanti baguette e pavé

From the desert to abstract art: the jewels of the New York designer Swati Dhanak.

From Dubai to New York, but of Indian origin, Swati Dhanak is a jewelry designer who does not retain a modicum of oriental style. On the contrary, she is an innovator. She is able to surprise with collections that have a different form than usual and, if anything, more linked to that of abstract painting. She uses mainly gold and diamonds: materials with which it has been used since childhood.

Her family, in fact, has a tradition in jewelery and as a child she often went to his grandfather’s gold lab in Dubai. In short, she has the gold in her blood, but before giving life to her jewelry brand she worked for Armani and Chanel. She has traveled the world, she has learned, she has chosen to interpret a Western taste in his creations. The jewels testify geometries, but also asymmetries, with a mix between sudden touch and mathematical rigor. One of her first collections, Movement, is however inspired by the sands of the desert that come to life in her memory. In short, Swati Dhanak Jewelery is a special case, a solitary path. And that’s exactly what the designer wanted to achieve.

Orecchini Emerald Column in oro 18 carati e diamanti fancy cut

Anello Rainbow Five Pin Cage in oro 18 carati, zaffiri blu, gialli e orange, rubini e tsavoriti

Orecchini Floating Galaxy in oro 18 carati, diamanti fancy cut e pavé

Orecchini Floating Fan in oro 18 carati e diamanti fancy cut

Anello Floating Cage in oro 18 carati e diamanti fancy cut

Anello Five Pin Cage in oro 18 carati e diamanti

Five myths wrong

Published on January 5, 2022

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Anelli Dune in oro di diversi colori e diamanti

How many colors does gold have? Are diamonds really indestructible? Are precious stones everytime more expensive than others? Discover the answers and debunked the myths regarding the jewelry ♦

Even in the jewelry there are myths die hard. They are opinions that you can listen by a friend, or suggestions that a grandmother, which you considered wise, handed down as truth, as the result of ancient experience. In short, as in many other aspects of life, even for jewelry the are popular belief, sometimes, hides the reality. Here are five myths that here are unmasked .
The diamond is indestructible
Diamond is one of the toughest elements that exist in nature. For this reason, many people believe that diamonds are indestructible. Not so. It is true that diamonds are at the highest level on the Mohs scale, which measures the hardness. But they are far from proof of damage. So, be careful: you can scratch a diamond, for example if it is brought into contact with another diamond. And in some cases, especially at certain points, such as the edge or belt of a ring, a diamond can scratch or break.

1 diamante taglio brillante — Diamante taglio brillante

The opal brings bad luck
It is a myth that has formed in the nineteenth century. It comes from a novel by Walter Scott, in which the heroine, Anne of Geierstein, throws his opal in the sea after spending many misadventures. Without the stone his life becomes serene. The Empress Eugenie of France, hit by the novel, fueled this belief that, as with all myths, is magnified through word of mouth. So much so that the opal was forbidden at the court of superstitious Tsar. Rather, opals are unlucky for those who have to work it: they break easily when are cutted.

Anello in oro bianco, diamanti, opale — Martin Katz, anello in oro bianco, diamanti, opale

Diamonds are increasingly rare
Not so. The trend in the price of diamonds is regulated by supply and demand. In short, it also depends on how much money people have in their pockets. Not only: the price of the stones is also affected by how many are placed on the market. The large mining companies are very careful not to sell too many diamonds, a factor that would decrease the price.

Bracciale Raindrop con diamanti taglio rotondo, baguette e a goccia

Gold has many colors
The jewels are most often offered in three variants of gold: white, pink, yellow, but there are also shades of green or black gold, brown, beige … In fact, in nature there is only one type of gold: yellow . The other gold variants are obtained by mixing gold with other elements, for example copper to obtain the pink variant. It is not just an aesthetic choice: pure 24-karat gold is very soft and deforms easily: this is why the yellow metal is alloyed with other elements, such as silver or palladium.

Small ring yellow gold and stars diamonds, lava finish — Antonini, small ring yellow gold and stars diamonds, lava finish

Semi precious stones are worth little
It’s not for sure. There are only four precious stones: diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. But there are also semi-precious stones that are very rare and very beautiful, like alexandrite, demantoid garnet, tanzanite and aquamarine. A semi-precious stone of great quality can have a value greater than a gemstone.

Alex. Anello in oro bianco, alessandrite, tsavorite, diamanti bianchi

What is the right length of the necklace?

Published on December 10, 2021

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Collana in diamanti e smeraldi, indossata a Baselworld

How to choose the length of a necklace? The right length depends on several factors, for example the shape of your body. Here is how to choose the right length for the necklace ♦

I ‘ll be fine? I ‘ll be hurt? Faced with a necklace must be able to choose from. Here is a small guide to choose the right size. First, look at the picture posted in this page: you can refer to these measures to understand in advance the size and find the right size. Especially if you do not buy in the store, but on the web. For necklaces with chains, the ideal size is usually from 35 to 45 centimeters. But for necklaces with pendants measure is extended to 76-83 centimeters. It also depends on the height of the wearer, of course: if you are higher, the centimeters of the necklace will be in proportion. Most of the necklaces is between 50 and 61 centimeters, below the clavicle and above the line of the chest.

Le lunghezze sono espresse in pollici e centimetri

A short necklace. And if the choice falls on a choker? Attention: in this case it is good not to choose a model that is too tight at the neck. But the choker can be annoying even if it is made of a material that is not very pleasant to wear. This is why the choker is often composed of a simple velvet ribbon. However, at the same time, a choker that is too large is just as annoying: it tends to fall at the base of the neck. A solution can be a gold or silver chain, which does not have to act as a ring around the neck, but can stay at the base without sticking too much. This type of necklace can also be paired with a pendant as long as it is small in size. The crew neck, however, does not suit everyone: it is necessary to boast a slender, long neck. A very short necklace only emphasizes a too stocky neck. Those with a short neck and want to wear a choker can, however, opt for a thin chain. A positive function of the crewneck, on the other hand, is to hide the wrinkles that form with age. Provided the jewel is tall enough for this task.

Girocollo con smeraldi e diamanti, indossato. Courtesy Bulgari

Pairing. But this does not change anything regarding the most controversial aspect of the crewneck: the combination with the dress. A choker is easy both in contrast to an overly sporty or informal outfit. In short, a pearl choker with blue jeans might screech, even if there are those who have decided not to formalize themselves in the face of these traditions. A punk-style choker, however, looks perfect for deliberately transgressive clothing, with a vague BDSM accent.

Another aspect to pay attention to regarding the choker is its visibility. A choker can be seen immediately, attracts attention and, perhaps, it is not what you are looking for. If, on the other hand, you want to emphasize your ability to wear a choker, consider wearing more than one together. They must, of course, agree in a pleasant way: for example, you can choose to wear different chain chokers. Another interesting aspect of the choker is the possibility of combining the necklace with a pendant on which attention immediately stops. A Victorian medallion or cameo can give a different touch to your appearance.

Scarlett Johansson con una collana girocollo firmata Bulgari

Long necklace. Equal attention should be paid to the choice of a long necklace. In this case, any pendant should arrive at your navel. Of course, this assumes a belly not too oversized. In this case, a long necklace would draw their attention on one area of your body that you would prefer not to highlight. Many women choose instead an intermediate length with the aim to draw attention to the neckline. As long as there is something to point out that they do not become annoying and a barrage of looks the neckline.

Long necklace. Equal attention must be paid to choosing a long necklace. In this case, any pendant must reach your navel. Of course, this assumes a not too oversized bust. If you have extra pounds, a long necklace could draw attention to an area that you prefer not to highlight.

How long should a long necklace be? It depends on the build. Necklaces with adjustable length, with a sliding closure, allow you to get the right size. An alternative to a simple long necklace is to combine a choker with a longer chain. It’s simple: the first round of the necklace is twisted around the neck, the other loop down on the chest. The idea of doubling the necklace, among other things, goes well with a turtleneck and round neck sweaters.

Jeux de Liens indossato — Chaumet, collane della collezione Jeux de Liens

A long necklace on a V-neckline could nullify the effect of the dress, shifting the gaze from the décolleté to the jewel. In the case of a V-neckline, a necklace that stops before the final tip of the fabric is better.

Those with massive breasts must pay attention to the length of the necklace: they risk wearing a jewel that at some point sways in the void. Another aspect to consider is the possibility of the long necklace getting caught in some object or piece of furniture when you bend over. If you plan to tidy up your house, a short necklace is better.

Collana e bracciale indossata da Federica Calemme — Collana sautoir e bracciale indossata da Federica Calemme by Rajola

Medium necklace. Many women instead choose an intermediate length with the aim of focusing attention on the décolleté. As long as there is something to emphasize and they don’t get annoying a flurry of glances in the neckline. But what kind of necklace to wear? These jewels can be divided into two broad categories: those that are allowed in the office, or more generally in a workplace, and those that are preferred for an evening with friends or on leisure occasions. A large, colorful, eye-catching, jangling necklace will probably not be considered suitable if you work in a banking environment, while it could cheer up colleagues in an architectural firm. A minimal chain necklace can work even if you are a real estate consultant and a pearl necklace is always fine.

Very large and colorful necklaces can get lost on a floral fabric background, while they will stand out in contact with the skin. A gold chain can disappear from sight if it is navigated on a chunky knit fabric with a dense texture. A medium size chain can easily fit clothes. Be careful to correctly match the colors of the metal. Yellow or pink gold can have very different shades: it is better to choose a bracelet and necklace with the same shade, rather than wearing different shades, which squeak to the eyes.

An advantage of the medium-sized necklace, which is also the most worn type of jewelry, is that it is more easily matched to the body type. Of course, not all necklaces look good on all women. The rule: the size of the necklace must be proportionate to the height and width of the shoulders. How do you decide? Try to imagine the necklace you want to wear on the body of your friend with a very different build from yours: if the jewel fits her, then it’s not for you.

The sizes of necklaces

14″ – 35 centimeters: is a choker. This series is also called dog collar. It is considered very sexy.

18″ – 45 centimeters: close to the neck, but not too much. Can be a simple chain, perhaps with the addition of a pendant. It is often worn over a sweater or dress.

20″ – 50 centimeters: the classic measure, perfect to display on a sweater with V-neck or round neck.

More than 24″ – 60 centimeters: is a length that can be worn in single or double rows.

More than 28″ – 70 centimeters: is also called sautoirs. It’s a length that is very fashionable, especially if the necklace is paired with a pendant. The focus will be on the lower part of your bust.

More than 31″ – 80 centimeters: in single or double row, it’s a necklace custom-built. It’s very chic, especially if combined with pendants of pearls or fancy.

La collana di Yoko London indossata con gli orecchini abbinati — La collana girocollo di Yoko London indossata con gli orecchini abbinati

Jennifer Lawrence con collana di Chopard

Keira Knightley con collana firmata Chanel

The choker is come back

Published on December 6, 2021

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Gwyneth Paltrow indossa un choker a catena in oro 14 carati

The chokers are back in fashion and are also worn by celebrities. But how to wear a choker? Here are some tips ♦ ︎

The first, say the archaeologists, appeared in about 2500 BC in the Sumerian kingdom. Since then, the choker has always been in fashion. Sometimes for a short time it disappears to return then more desired than ever. The period of maximum splendor of the necklace was in the late nineteenth century, early twentieth century. It is often a simple black silk ribbon adhering to the neck, with a pendant. But it can also be velvet, plastic, pearls, latex, leather, silver, gold, platinum … In short, they are of all types and qualities: from high-end jewelry to affordable prices.

Collana Bali indossata — Collana Bali by Giovanni Raspini indossata

How to wear it: it is necessary to have a neck of the appropriate size, not too big and certainly not too short. But a choker should not even be wider than the circumference of the neck. In short, it must be the perfect measure to avoid suffocating the wearer or, on the contrary, to underline an excessive thinness. Moreover, it is better not to combine it with a very sporty suit, especially if it is a classic-shaped jewel, even if opinions differ on this point.

Versione choker con pendente — Choker con pendente by Nanis

Also according to the American celebrity Kim Kardashian: the choker back to great. It seems this kind of necklace that actresses and singers can not do without. “After this pregnancy, I’d like a necklace of diamonds Lorraine Schwartz, like the ones that I wore for the first Art + Film Gala,” wrote Kim Kardashian, who is not the only in the star system to have rediscovered the choker. What once was a necklace used by ladies to hide early wrinkles, today is a hallmark. Even the actress and Canadian model Shay Mitchell showed in public, recently, a choker. As well as Ashley Tisdale, Nicole Richie and Jessica Alba.

Another who has long since restored a feeling with this form of necklace, which had a moment of glory in the nineties, is Rihanna, although the presentation of his eighth album has chosen a model vaguely Gothic. And than, there are some who choose minimalism, as Lily-Rose Depp, who is content with a red ribbon of cloth tied around the neck like a necklace during the Chanel Paris Fashion Week show, on 6 October. It will be a long-term real return of this form or just a fad?

Choker in oro bianco e diamanti, indossato — Choker in oro bianco e diamant di Italiano) La lussuosa leggerezza di Mike Joseph Jewellery, indossato

Catena dell'americana Ingemark — Catena dell’americana Ingemark

Silvia Braz con choker e orecchini di Messika

Choker e orecchini in oro bianco e diamanti

Diamonds and large Maison for Christie’s Magnificent Jewels

Published on November 28, 2021

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Anello con diamante grigio scuro-blu fantasia di 8,74 carati Internally Flawless

Magnificent Jewels: a Christie’s New York auction dedicated to high-end jewelry lovers on 8 December, but also a sale from 23 November to 7 December. The auction offers over 200 lots, enhanced by private collections, diamonds and colored gems, and an impressive number of jewels by Bvlgari, Cartier, Graff, Harry Winston, JAR, Jean Schlumberger, Suzanne Belperron, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels.

Diamante fancy giallo vivido di 70,19 carati, chiarezza VS2

Let’s start with the Magnificent Jewels auction. The most highly rated pieces are three colored diamonds, including a rare 5.38 carat fancy vivid orange pink diamond ring, VS2 clarity (Estimated $ 2,200,000-3,200,000). Another 70.19 carat fancy vivid yellow diamond, VS2 clarity is set on a pendant ($ 2,000,000-3,000,000 dollars), while a 8.74 carat Internally Flawless fancy dark gray-blue diamond ring is valued at 1,200,000 – 1,500,000 dollars.

One notable collection included in the sale is titled A Superlative Eye: Property from a Distinguished Chicago Collection. Includes jewelry from Cartier, Graff, Jean Schlumberger, Chanel, Carvin French and Marcus & Co. The collection is highlighted by a strong selection of Cartier Art Deco jewelry, such as an emerald, sapphire and diamond brooch (200,000-300,000) that once belonged to Ms. Cole Porter, along with colored stones including a Graff ruby and diamond ring ($ 1,000,000-1,500,000), a Kashmir sapphire ring from Carvin French.

Spilla di Cartier Art Déco, con smeraldo, zaffiro e diamanti, appartenuta alla signora Cole Porter

Another highlight of the sale are eight lots of Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set jewelry, including a ruby and diamond bracelet (300,000-500,000) and a pair of ruby and diamond drop earrings (300,000-500,000). The Serti Mystérieux technique represents a Van Cleef & Arpels excellence that combines design and innovation (an average of 1,200 hours is calculated to complete a Mystery-Set jewel).

Van Cleef & Arpels Mystery-Set, braccialetto di rubini e diamanti

Additional private collections within the sale include a Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco diamond bracelet (1,000,000-1,500,000) previously featured in The Jazz Age: American Style in the 1920s exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum of New York. Also for sale is a historic late 17th century rosary with emerald, diamonds and enamel (400,000-600,000).

braccialetto di diamanti Art Déco di Van Cleef & Arpels — Braccialetto di diamanti Art Déco di Van Cleef & Arpels

Perla Rockefeller, perla naturale marrone con diamanti su platino. Ciondolo firmato Gillot Co.

Storico rosario della fine del XVII secolo con smeraldi, diamanti e smalto

Mystery Black collection for Nanis

Published on November 9, 2021

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The Dancing in the Rain collection by Nanis changes music again. The dance in the rain, which is repeated over the years with different combinations, this time takes on a vaguely mysterious rhythm. The new variation on the theme is called Mystery Black. The aesthetic context remains the same as the collection from which it derives, but the dark shade of the onyx now contrasts with the yellow of the 18-karat gold boule scratched by hand with a special burin. The gold boules thus alternate with black onyx pearls, in a play of chiaroscuro that also includes a clasp of diamonds intended for the necklace.

This closure, in particular, is designed to hook into every point of the necklace, so as to be able to vary the geometry and wear it in the Chanel version, or as a choker or chocker. Even the earrings and rings follow the same logic, with the alternation of yellow gold and black onyx elements, together with the introduction of pavé diamonds. In addition, the collection also includes a ring that replaces the onyx with a pavé of small black diamonds.

Bracciale con boule in oro e onice, diamanti della collezione Mystery Black

Orecchini in oro giallo 18 carati, diamanti, onice

Bracciale con boule in oro e onice, chiusura con diamanti

5 tips before buying kewelery at auction

Published on September 25, 2021

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The advice of a great expert in jewelry for those who want to buy vintage jewelry at auction. It can be convenient if you … ♦

Do you like attending jewelry auctions, but are you hesitant about buying? Do you wonder when a piece of jewelry could be a safe investment and when its price is justified only a passing fashion? And then better vintage or contemporary pieces? Time ago David Warren, senior international Jewelery director of Christie’s, great jewelry expert and (obviously) of auctions, offered some advice to jewelry lovers, especially those of the period and of great value. They can also be a bargain, an excellent investment. The full text of Warren’s intervention can be found on the auction house website here. Here, then, the five tips to follow for those who want to buy a jewel.

Bracciale Art Déco con diamanti e rubini di Van Cleef & Arpels, 1940

1 The Art Deco period of Cartier
From the end of the 20th century to the 1920s, Cartier has adorned the wrists, the neck and the heart of the royal houses and the international aristocracy, explains David Warren. The unstoppable creative vein of the brothers Pierre, Louis and Jacques was pervaded by an ethic that no one else had: not to copy, to always create. The result is that these jewels of this period with their clean and linear style never go out of style. Art Deco jewels, among other things, are also signed by other big names in jewelry, such as Van Cleef & Arpels or Verdura.

Carier, bracciale Art Deco del 1928 in platino con 40 carati di diamanti taglio rosa e tondo e al centro un diamante taglio brillante di 3,35 carati — Cartier, bracciale Art Deco del 1928 in platino con 40 carati di diamanti taglio rosa e tondo e al centro un diamante taglio brillante di 3,35 carati

2 Colored diamonds
The colored diamonds are the stars of the last years and at the auctions mark stratospheric prices. But, be careful: they must certainly have a certification with their characteristics, for example, whether they have been treated or not to bring out the color. A heated diamond can be more lively, but certainly a natural stone has more appeal. Not only. A small but refined stone is always preferable to a large but faulty one. “What’s the point of having a 50-carat emerald, but if it’s full of inclusions?” Asks Warren. “Better an 8-10-carat stone that is a jewel, worth between 40 thousand and 60 thousand dollars per carat, rather than a stone of 50 carats which, however, is worth a maximum of 3 thousand per carat”. In short, if you want to buy a stone, in addition to the overall price, also you must consider the price per carat.

Diamanti giallo, rosso, blu, rosa — Diamanti colorati di diversi tagli e colori

3 Portability
Profits in jewelry auctions grow and for Christie’s every year is better than the previous one. Part of this seems to be due to portability, that is, the fact that jewels and diamonds can move easily from one place to another. In other words, they are an investment in a pocket. “You can not buy a house in central Paris and then, when the market goes down, move the investment to London. But with a diamond in your pocket you can go anywhere. ” So if someone had bought colored diamonds in the 1970s and sold them in 1990, the gain would have been great, but who bought them in 1990 and sold them now would have a much larger profit. ” And attention, it is said that also counts the provenance and prestige of the previous owner, but according to the expert this is true but not fundamental. What matters is quality.

Chanel Comètes, orecchini Étoile Filante, con 93 diamanti taglio brillante e montatura in oro bianco a forma di stella — Chanel Comètes, orecchini Étoile Filante, con 93 diamanti taglio brillante

4 It is not just a question of time
Some contemporary pieces trigger real wars at auction and their final value far exceeds the estimates. It was the case, just to give an example, of Jar’s Parrot Tulip bracelet, sold for over 3 million and a half dollars at the Magnificent Jewel auction in Geneva, despite the estimate being between 200 thousand and 300 thousand dollars . In short, there are brilliant contemporary designers working all over the world: Lorenz Bäumer in Paris, Vicente Gracia in Valencia, and Michelle Ong, Wallace Chan and Edmond Chin in Hong Kong. You can even transform an old jewel, with a result that can be surprising. For example, Warren tells of one of his clients in possession of some sapphires and diamonds mounted by Gérard, who entrusted them to Jar to make it a new jewel. According to Christie’s expert, although displeased that the artistic legacy of such an important name was lost, the transformation into a large, massive cross with five sapphires surrounded by a pavé of diamonds is one of the best creations of a true genius, the contemporary equivalent of Fabergé.

Jar, bracciale Parrot Tulip in oro modellato a forma di foglie due che circondano il polso con diamanti e granati verdi

5 Go hunting
Collecting jewels, explains Warren, is like hunting: you have to be patient and wait for the right prey. In this way you can conclude a good deal and, at the same time, use your money well. Monica Battistoni

Anna Hu con David Warren di Christie's (da Facebook) — Anna Hu con David Warren di Christie’s (da Facebook)

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collana Art Deco con ciondolo composto da un diamante eccezionale (colore D, Internally Flawless) di 16,24 carati, all'asta da Christie's — Collana Art Deco con ciondolo composto da un diamante eccezionale (colore D, Internally Flawless) di 16,24 carati, all’asta da Christie’s

Bracciale venduto per 3,5 milioni da Christie's — Bracciale venduto per 3,5 milioni da Christie’s

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High jewelry in 3D with Jaubalet

Published on July 18, 2021

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High jewelry designed also thanks to 3D printers: it is Jaubalet’s idea to create custom necklaces, rings or bracelets ♦ ︎

London, 1 Berkeley Street, but also Place Vendôme, Paris, the home of luxury jewelers like Dior, Chanel, and Jaubalet. But the latter stands out from all the others: the jeweler based in London and Paris, in fact, has taken the road of bespoke jewels. The most surprising aspect is that it does so even with the help of 3D printing. For the uninitiated, 3D machines are printers that reproduce an entire object, rather than just drawing or photography. There are also bijoux made in 3D, but usually it is plastic.

Now, however, this technology is also used in the temple of jewelry, Place Vendôme. Of course, the jewels are not made of plastic: the 3D printer is used to create the models on which the craftsmen then make the real jewel. But it is a quantum leap in design. The jewels can be made to measure, or more simply personalized through the choice of different options directly on the internet, for example you can choose the type of stone or the gold color of a ring or a pair of earrings.

Anello in oro che può essere personalizzato cambiando le pietre incastonate

“I could not sign a check simply after looking at a picture on the internet,” explained a client of Jaubalet, Carine Pichon. «And if I buy something and then it’s not the size I want? If it is too big or too small? So I think that having something that is not the final product, but similar, when it comes to choosing size and shape, it is important to reassure customers that they are making the right choice “. Result: the customer, a month after her appointment with the 3D prototype, returned to take the finished jewelery and seemed satisfied. He bought a 6,000 euro diamond ring.

Anello in oro bianco con rubino a taglio smeraldo

Thanks to a careful pricing policy, it seems that Jaubalet’s prices are up to 50% lower than the other big names who flock to the same square. “We have no showroom costs, all our products are made to order, so our prices are lower, more accessible, and we offer exceptional quality,” said Jaubalet’s commercial director Patrick Barruel a while ago to Euronews.

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24 karat gold jewelry as an investment with Generation

Published on June 26, 2021

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The story of Generation Collection, a brand of Generation Investment Jewelry, is a surprising story. Let’s face it right away: if for you buying a jewel also means investing in an object of value, this is the story for you. Because Generation aims to do just that: to produce 24-karat gold jewelry, which is an investment that is considered safe in the long term. Generation uses recycled gold which saves 99% of the environmental impact and, above all, 24 karat. That is, pure gold such as that of ingots (usually 18-karat gold is used for jewelry, which is an alloy with other metals). Pure gold jewelry is considered by Generation to be a solid investment for women, who can easily sell the jewelry in case of need. It must be added, however, that gold does not necessarily mean that it will certainly increase in price, even though it may be so in the long run.

Anello esagonale unisex in oro 24 carati

There is another surprising aspect, which caresses the so-called American dream. It all starts in a small Bulgarian town and ends in Nevada, on the border with California. Boryana Straubel, raised by a single mother in Bulgaria, was educated for hard work. She graduated from high school in 2000. And as a gift, her mother gave her a 30-gram 24-karat gold necklace. Giving gold to a child in Bulgaria is equivalent to opening an investment account. At that time, Boryana recounts in her bio about her, the price of gold was $ 280 an ounce. But 20 years later, that same necklace is worth 580% more. In short, the investment was excellent.

But this is a consideration that many can make. The difference lies in Boryana Straubel’s abilities: in addition to Bulgaria, she lived in Germany, Austria and Russia, up to the United States, where she earned a degree in Economics from UC Berkeley, a degree in Management (Sloan) and one in Industrial Engineering (MS&E) from Stanford University. Then, she spent over a decade at Tesla and the Wikimedia Foundation. She is an analytics and operations expert, she has led key functions such as People & Business Analytics, Systems, Operation and M & A Integration, she sits on the board of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association. In short, she is a decidedly uncommon type.

Charm con le lettere dell'alfabeto — Charm con le lettere dell’alfabeto

Other pedigreed senior managers work alongside Boryana Straubel, such as Ian McMilan, who led key Olympic teams for Nike and Nike Retail’s global strategic teams. Prior to Nike, he was at PwC and also co-founded a management company that ran global marketing campaigns for brands including Gucci, Chanel, Prada, MAC Cosmetics, Sephora and Miu Miu, studied Economics at Princeton University , and holds an honors degree in Accounting from the University of Washington and an MS in Management from Stanford.

There are also Alessandra Jekova twice finalist at the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi 2014 and Korea 2018, with 17 FIS Snowboard World Cup Tour titles: she has been among the top 10 women for over a decade. But, above all, she holds degrees in Sports Management, ambassador for brands such as Tag Heuer, Audi, Re / Mind, Burton, Avon, Bioderma and Moroccanoil. Finally, designer Erica Bello and marketing manager Julie Middleton also work on Generation.

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