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The scientific luxury of Tariq Riaz

Published on November 30, 2021

From information systems manager and cybertech solutions to successful, award-winning jeweler. It is the unusual story of Tariq Riaz, a designer and jeweler based in Abu Dhabi. «I am a free man. I love what I do and I do what I love ”, he summarizes. It certainly represents an exception. Riaz says that the turning point in his life came in 2014, when he was unable to find a ring that his pregnant wife could wear during and after pregnancy, that is, in two different sizes. He then decided to apply his engineering skills to jewelry. In short, more than a passion for luxury, it was technical curiosity that pushed Tariq Riaz.

Anello in oro rosa 18 carati, 45 diamanti. Grazie alla tecnica Abrazo l'anello si adatta alle taglie 6-10 — Anello in oro rosa 18 carati, 45 diamanti. Grazie alla tecnica Abrazo l’anello si adatta alle taglie 6-10

But then he followed the Gia courses, went to Belgium, Germany, Afghanistan and Pakistan to learn goldsmith techniques and to buy precious stones. The first collection, consisting of 21 pieces in pavé on platinum, took three and a half years of work. And the work between precious metals and gems gave birth to the new passion for jewelry. In 2020 he entered the first jewelry prize competition with the American Gem Traders Association Spectrum Awards. He immediately won two awards. And his fame took off.

Anello pluripremiato dell'American Gem Trade Association (AGTA 2020). Oro bianco e rosa, 314 diamanti naturali, rodolite, peridoto, tsavoriti, zaffiri rosa — Anello pluripremiato dell’American Gem Trade Association (AGTA 2020). Oro bianco e rosa, 314 diamanti naturali, rodolite, peridoto, tsavoriti, zaffiri rosa

Inside him, however, the passion for science has not disappeared. For example, he recounts the fascination of the properties of reflection and refraction of light and the fundamental property of matter and elementary particles of quantum physics, which appear both as a wave and as a particle based on the presence or absence of an observer. From these reflections the Abrazo was born, a word that means embrace in Spanish and indicates a technique that allows the rings to adapt to the wearer’s fingers.

Anello in oro 18 carati, 92 diamanti, tsavoriti, tecnica Abrazo — Anello in oro 18 carati,
92 diamanti, tsavoriti, tecnica Abrazo

Orecchini Dna in oro rosa, 102 perle Akoya, 16 perle Keshi, smeraldi, turchesi — Orecchini Dna in oro rosa, 102 perle Akoya, 16 perle Keshi,
smeraldi, turchesi

Orecchino in oro bianco, turchesi, diamanti

Orecchini in oro bianco, diamanti, zaffiri blu

Half of the visitors expected in Las Vegas

Published on July 12, 2021

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Italian jewelry Trends Show nell'area di VicenzaOro a Las Vegas

The question is asked by all jewelery operators, sellers, buyers, companies: is it worth returning to participate in a trade fair? An answer seems to be given by a survey conducted by National Jeweler, which has investigated the intentions of traveling to Las Vegas, where the various scheduled shows will be held at the end of August. This will be the first major appointment for jewelry in the post-Covid era (hopefully). There are many expectations: even if digital platforms have made up for the lack of live contacts, seeing and evaluating the jewels in person is another matter entirely.

The survey conducted on 515 retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers or other professionals, however, does not dispel the doubts: the majority of respondents (77%) said they frequently or regularly participate in jewelry fairs in Las Vegas (usually in end of May-June). But for 2021 only about half, 54%, said they wanted to participate in the August appointment. Of these, 78% said they were ready to go. And, among these enterprising. 22% have already partially booked the trip and 56% completely. Also according to the survey, 85% said they wanted to participate in Jck Las Vegas, 53% in Jck’s Luxury, 37% in Couture, 36% in Agta GemFair and, finally, 26% in Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show. Of course these are the intentions so far and reality is not necessarily more positive.

Of the 46% of respondents who said they do not want to go to Las Vegas, 32% will not change their mind, while 14% are unsure. The main reason for avoiding the trip are concerns about covid (40%), the necessary presence for the activity (28%) and unwanted dates.

Gurmit, Cinderella with success

Published on December 28, 2018

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From Yves Saint Laurent catwalks to the prizes for the jewelry design: the story of Gurmit Kaur Campbell, Cinderella with success.

From poor child, seventh child of nine in a Sikh family in Punjab, to star model. And then jewelry designers with even greater honors: for example, her ring in 18 carat yellow gold with a cultured pearl of the South Seas and diamonds has won the Diva Gem Award from the American Gem Trade Association.

And to say that Gurmit Kaur Campbell was about to be married, at 19, in an arranged marriage, as is usual in India. So, to escape the fate of tradition ran away in Singapore with $ 15 in her pocket. That was in 1987. Then, with the help of Belgian artist Olivier Marie Strebelle (who married) she arrived in Brussels, where she learned the rudiments of goldsmith. But she’s so beautiful to be recruited as a model in Paris and New York, by Yves Saint Laurent and Azzedine Alaia. Let catwalks and the photo shoots, she is again practicing jewelery. It is not a hobby: the pieces of Gurmit are full of inventions and precious stones used in a creative way, to elaborate forms. Waves, circles and curves reveal a sensual style, perhaps influenced by Eastern origins. Gurmit now lives in London, married with Robert Campbell, founder of High50 site. Margherita Donato

Anello in oro bianco, diamanti, perla barocca

L'anello premiato Gem Diva Award: oro giallo 18 carati con una perla coltivata dei Mari del Sud e diamanti — L’anello premiato Gem Diva Award: oro giallo 18 carati con una perla coltivata dei Mari del Sud e diamanti

Gurmit durante una sfilata per Chanel, stagione 1991-92