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Jewelry for Afghan women

Published on September 27, 2021

Ruth Tomlinson, collana in oro 14 carati con peridoto, citrino e diamanti

Jewelry for Afghan women. Or, more precisely, for Women for Afghan Women, an organization that aims to help women in the country of the Taliban. The jewels sold at the auction are made available by 25 independent British jewelers. The auction was organized and led by Rosie Lillis Communications, and aims to raise funds to provide urgent resources, shelter and assistance to women and children, now even more vulnerable. The jewels are sold at affordable prices, between 270 and 1,570 pounds, with the aim of engaging the largest number of people.

Collana di Theo Fennel in oro bianco con diamanti bianchi e neri

Among the best known jewelers who have joined the initiative are Annoushka Dukas, Bear Brooksbank, Boochier, By Pariah, Christopher Thompson Royds, Gee Woods, Georgina Boyce, Humphrey Butler, Jessie Thomas, Liv Luttrell, Minka Jewels, Otiumberg, Pippa Small , Rachel Boston, Rebus, Rosa de la Cruz, Ruth Tomlinson, Shaun Leane, Solange, Sophie Keegan, Sophie Theakston, Tada & Joy, Tessa Packard, Theo Fennell and Theodora Warre. Art auctioneer Roseberys will waive her commissions, so that 100% of the proceeds raised can go directly to Women for Afghan Women.

Shaun Lane, bracciale in argento con diamanti

Rachel Boston, orecchini in oro e diamanti

Solange Azagury-Partridge, anello in oro

Martina Mondadori sold out

Published on September 8, 2017

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Bracciale con avventurina verde, perle bianche e onice verde

The first jewelery collection by Martina Mondadori Sartogo was made in Afghanistan. It went immediately sold out ♦ ︎
His father was one of the descendants of a great Italian editorial dynasty, the Mondadori. She, Martina Mondadori Sartogo, continued on the path of Leonardo Mondadori, who passed away years ago, and she founded a sophisticated magazine (of fashion? style? life?) based in London, Cabana. Not only that, she has also landed on Moda Operandi’s online showcases: Cabana has also become a jewelery brand. With a peculiarity, its first collection was entirely made in Afghanistan. An unusual choice for those who do not remember the Asian country before the tormented history of the last decades. Afghanistan still retains a goldsmith tradition, naturally different from the European one. The jewels offered by Cabana are therefore simpler, in gold plated brass, with semi precious stones, such as turquoise, and pearls. But they make a great impact. The Afghan collection consists of large fabric necklaces with elaborate pendant, wide bracelets and earrings. The average cost of a bracelet is about $ 750. Or, better, the price was that: the jewels are fast sold out. Giulia Netrese

Collana in seta con ciondolo in ottone dorato, turchesi

Collana in seta con ciondolo in ottone dorato, lapis e turchese

Bracciale con onice nero, perle su ottone dorato

Bracciale con avventurina rosa, perle su ottone dorato

A lapis for Afghanistan

Published on June 24, 2016

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Often fashion and jewelry go in team up to provide not only accessories to wear, but also to do good deeds. This is the case of the British brand Pippa Small, who has made a mission of charity initiatives. For example, with the new collection in collaboration with the Afghan NGO Turquoise Mountain. The story: during the Taliban regime (1996-2011) the jewelry design and accessories has been banned in Afghanistan. After the talibans went away (in part), the NGO, under the patronage of Prince Charles, wanted to revive the traditional art of the country and provide opportunities for young people in the country, as well create new jobs. Pippa Small since 2008 has been involved with the NGO. The result is a collection of jewelry in which the lapis, the traditional stone Afghanistan (country where, however, also include fine emeralds) is the characteristic of the collection. The style is not at all ethnic: the jewels are very modern and minimal. But, at the same time, they are also often quite big. Lavinia Andorno

Gioielli della collezione Turquoise Mountain

Bracciale in oro, argento e lapislazzulo. Prezzo: 925 sterline

Anello con lapislazzuli. Prezzo: 165 sterline

Collana Turquoise Mountain. Prezzo: 1265 sterline

Collana di turchesi. Prezzo: 960 sterline — Collana di lapislazzuli. Prezzo: 960 sterline