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The high jewelery by Staurino Fratelli, unlimited quality made in Italy ♦ ︎

You know that the high jewelery is one that is sold at four zeros. And the jewels of Staurino Fratelli are worth all the zeros you want to add. The pieces of the Maison of Valenza are destined almost exclusively to a range of customers with the means enough to enjoy the pleasure of buying exclusive jewels. But even though many rings, necklaces, or bracelets are made for Hollywood divas and go on Instagram, the company’s story starts from afar.

Collana in oro bianco con smeraldi per 55 carati e diamanti
Collana in oro bianco con smeraldi per 55 carati e diamanti

Staurino Fratelli, in fact, is at its fourth generation jewelers. The origins date back to more than a century ago, at the end of the nineteenth century, in a small jewelery and laboratory. The company in its present form, however, began in 1960 with the Paolo and Luigi brothers, who specialize in the production of jewelery, a tradition that continues with the new generation of the family. Just take a look at the firm production Staurino to immediately check that the production of the Piedmont Maison to know is alongside that of the great jewelery signatures. Alessia Mongrando

Anello in oro rosa e diamanti
Anello in oro rosa e diamanti
Bracciale della collezione Saint Barth
Bracciale della collezione Saint Barth
Orecchini con zaffiri e ametiste
Orecchini con zaffiri e ametiste
Orecchini in oro rosa e diamanti
Orecchini in oro rosa e diamanti

Pendente a forma di libellula in oro bianco e diamanti
Pendente a forma di libellula in oro bianco e diamanti







High jewelry with Love from Chopard

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The Chopard Red Carpet Love high jewelry collection created by Caroline Scheufele ♦ ︎

The destiny of Chopard and the red carpet, in particular that of the Cannes Film Festival, are intertwined: the jewelery brand has been the official partner of the event since 1998. That’s why the 2019 of the Swiss Maison’s high jewelry is called Red Carpet Collection, but with the addition of the word Love, which for the co-president and artistic director of Chopard, Caroline Scheufele, was the inspirational theme. But beware, the Red Carpet Collection not only celebrates the Cannes International Film Festival, but in general the theme of emotions aroused by love.

Spilla con opale, zaffiri, diamanti gialli e diamanti
Spilla con opale, zaffiri, diamanti gialli e diamanti

A vast theme, as one can easily guess, which then turns into different jewels, just as every love is different from the others. Precious and colored stones are used in all shades, and this also recalls the Love theme. The collection also includes some ring suites, earrings and necklace, but more in general they are unique pieces, those that become objects that symbolize a Maison, thanks to the care and elaborate design that distinguishes them. Diamonds, of course, also in Paraiba tourmalines, opals, tanzanites and amethysts are the real protagonists of the collection. How not to feel a little love for them too?

Anello con tanzaniti, tormaline Paraiba, ametiste e diamanti
Anello con tanzaniti, tormaline Paraiba, ametiste e diamanti
Collana con tanzaniti, tormaline Paraiba, ametiste e diamanti
Collana con tanzaniti, tormaline Paraiba, ametiste e diamanti
orecchini tanzaniti tormaline Paraiba ametiste e diamanti
Orecchini con tanzaniti, tormaline Paraiba, ametiste e diamanti
Bracciale con tormaline Paraiba, tanzaniti, ametiste, zaffiri colorati e diamanti
Bracciale con tormaline Paraiba, tanzaniti, ametiste, zaffiri colorati e diamanti
Collana a forma di cuore con rubini e diamanti
Collana a forma di cuore con rubini e diamanti

Orecchini a forma di orchidea con opali, zaffiri rosa, tsavoriti e diamanti
Orecchini a forma di orchidea con opali, zaffiri rosa, tsavoriti e diamanti







High Jewelry for stars

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High jewelery worn by the stars: Jennifer Lopez with Pasquale Bruni, Dakota Johnson with Messika ♦ ︎

Stars shine the most when Christmas approaches. Here, then, that actresses, singers and models are precious witnesses of large and small jewels. For example, Jennifer Lopez who chose to wear Pasquale Bruni’s jewels on the occasion of her new movie Marry Me, which she stars with Owen Wilson and Maluma. It is not the first time that the pop icon chooses to wear Pasquale Bruni jewels. The first love was born in 2010 in Italy on the occasion of his performance at the Sanremo Festival. Jlo wore the Giardini Segreti collection in rose gold and white and champagne diamonds.

Jennifer Lopez con la collana della collezione Giardini Segreti di Pasquale Bruni
Jennifer Lopez con la collana della collezione Giardini Segreti di Pasquale Bruni

On the occasion of the MTV Ema 2019, instead, the jewels of Rosalia, winner of the prize for the best collaboration, who wore Messika diamonds on stage, in particular Snake Dance high jewelry earrings, shone. Also by Messika, Nicole Scherzinger’s jewels, with Angel, Move and Glam’Azone rings. The Parisian Maison was also chosen by Dakota Johnson at the Annual Governors Awards in Los Angeles. The actress chose Madeleine High Jewelry earrings. And always in Los Angeles, actress Lili Reinhart wore Why High Jewelry earrings.
Dakota Johnson con orecchini di Messika
Dakota Johnson con orecchini di Messika

But in truth, not all stars have worn high jewelry. Selena Gomez, for example, at the premiere of Frozen 2 limited herself to Pandora’s earrings …

Jlo con anelli e orecchini Giardini Segreti
Jlo con anelli e orecchini Giardini Segreti

La collana in oro rosa e diamanti indossata da Jlo
La collana in oro rosa e diamanti indossata da Jlo

Lili Reinhart in Messika
Lili Reinhart in Messika

Nicole Scherzinger in Messika
Nicole Scherzinger in Messika

Rosalia in Messika
Rosalia in Messika

Gli orecchini di Pandora indossati da Selena Gomez
Gli orecchini di Pandora indossati da Selena Gomez







The design of Emmanuel Tarpin for de Grisogono

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A collection of fine jewelry made by designer Emmanuel Tarpin for de Grisogono ♦ ︎

Until recently he was considered the golden boy of jewelery, a designer who at the age of 27 had the chance to enter among the big names in the world of gold and diamonds. Now, instead, Emmanuel Tarpin can no longer be referred to as an emerging designer. De Grisogono, the Geneva House that in high jewelery has the reputation of being innovative and, sometimes, even transgressive, has decided to make him emerge definitively.

Orecchini in oro bianco 18 carati con 955 diamanti bianchi e 963 diamanti neri
Orecchini in oro bianco 18 carati con 955 diamanti bianchi e 963 diamanti neri

To Tarpin, de Grisogono commissioned a collection as Artist in Resident: a choice strongly desired by the new CEO, Céline Assimon. The result is called Prologue and is the first of three collections to be signed by Emmanuel Tarpin. The designer used a palette with two colors: black and white. Indeed, black diamonds have been widely used by de Grisogono. The shape of the jewels is sinuous and surprising: the designer does not disappoint the fame he has gained.
Collana in oro bianco 18 carati con 3428 diamanti neri
Collana in oro bianco 18 carati con 3428 diamanti neri

The collection includes long asymmetric earrings of white and black diamonds in the form of a twisted ribbon, with a spiral that gives the illusion of crossing the lobe. And even the bracelet and necklace have the soft appearance of a fabric that bends with soft curves. They are pieces of bold design, but at the same time reassuring. And that, for sure, are unmistakable. Innovative jewels, yet in harmony with the de Grisogono style.
Bracciale in oro bianco 18 carati con 886 diamanti bianchi
Bracciale in oro bianco 18 carati con 886 diamanti bianchi

Emmanuel Tarpin, who debuted on the international scene at GemGèneve, launched his first capsule collection two years ago and, in December 2017, his realistic Geranium Leaf aluminum earrings were sold by Christie’s. He then received the Rising Star award from the Fashion Group International and was named Designer of the Year at the Town and Country Jewelry Awards. And he’s only at the beginning.

Anello in oro bianco 18 carati con 686 diamanti bianchi
Anello in oro bianco 18 carati con 686 diamanti bianchi

Emmanuel Tarpin
Emmanuel Tarpin







Damiani in color with Mimosa Rainbow

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Damiani adds three pieces to his masterpieces: the Mimosa Rainbow collection ♦

Does the case exist? A fortuitous, accidental and unexpected event can happen to everyone. But the case is not always random. Or rather, not always what appears to be the result of a whim of destiny turns out to be really so. Sometimes, in fact, there is nothing more meticulously organized than the case. This is precisely the case with Damiani’s Mimosa Rainbow jewels. These are Masterpiece, special pieces of fine jewelry, designed to make the eyes shine for fans. In this case, the Mimosa Rainbow jewels also mark a celebratory moment.
Damiani, in fact, celebrates 95 years and for this reason a special edition of the Maison’s iconic jewel was created, the Belle Époque collier, with a split cross, in the Rainbow version.

Read also: Damiani special for 95 years

Alta gioielleria Damiani, la collana Mimosa Rainbow
Alta gioielleria Damiani, la collana Mimosa Rainbow

And after the great success of the necklace, on the occasion of the Masterpiece couture, a special event organized by the Maison to showcase its unique pieces, a new set was also presented in the Rainbow version for the must-have collection by Damiani Mimosa, a sophisticated jewel that evokes the colors of a precious rainbow, with the stones that make up the jewels organized in an apparent random order. Diamonds, colored sapphires and rubies of different shades make up the game of the rainbow, with lightness. The effect is sparkling and this is no accident.

Orecchini Mimosa Rainbow, com diamanti, zaffiri, rubini e smeraldi
Orecchini Mimosa Rainbow, com diamanti, zaffiri, rubini e smeraldi
Anello Mimosa Rainbow
Anello Mimosa Rainbow
Il negozio Damiani di via Monte Napoleone, a Milano, dove si è svolta la Masterpiece Couture
Il negozio Damiani di via Monte Napoleone, a Milano, dove si è svolta la Masterpiece Couture






Reza al Tefaf’s jewels

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Maison Reza’s fine jewelery arrives at Tefaf in New York ♦

It is not uncommon for jewelers to have lives or adventurous stories behind them. This is especially true for the great jewelery makers from the East or the Middle East. And it is also the case of Alexandre Reza, who died in Paris in 2016 at 94, but with a story worthy of a novel. Suffice it to say that he was considered the greatest collector of gems of modern times, before becoming a jeweler. And from 1 to 5 November the jewels of the Maison that he founded can be seen at the New York edition of Tefaf, the great exhibition dedicated to objects of art, antiquities and luxury and collectible jewels. Today the Maison is run by the founder’s son, Olivier, at the Place Vendôme site.

Anello Troïdia (a tre lati) con rubino non trattato Est Africa di 8,48 carati, diamanti
Anello Troïdia (a tre lati) con rubino non trattato Est Africa di 8,48 carati, diamanti

Alexandre Reza was born in 1922 in Moscow, son of a jeweler. Like other Russian families, after the October Revolution the Rezas moved to France, first to Nice and then to Paris. He began his career as a diamond expert, traveling a lot to find every stone. Alexandre Reza has also supplied gems to jewelry brands such as Boucheron, Bulgari, Cartier, Chaumet, Harry Winston, Louis Gérard and Van Cleef & Arpels. And as has happened to many other merchants and gemstone experts, at one point he decided to turn himself into a jeweler. But of gram class: only high jewelry with rare diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. According to the Sotheby’s auction house, “movement, lightness, composition and harmony are the key words of his works”.

Orecchini Crescent, con due diamanti taglio princess per 8,27 carati e 204 taglio brillante per 9 carati
Orecchini Crescent, con due diamanti taglio princess per 8,27 carati e 204 taglio brillante per 9 carati

But mishaps were not missed: in 1994 armed thieves stole gems worth about $ 21 million in the jeweler’s salon in Paris. On the other hand, in May 2010 Sotheby’s sold a fancy 5.02 carat blue fancy diamond set in a toi-et-moi ring next to a 5.42-carat white diamond of 6.3 million dollars, setting a record price for a jewel of Reza. Margherita Donato




Bracciale Dune con madreperla e 72 diamanti
Bracciale Dune con madreperla e 72 diamanti

Orecchini con zaffiri birmani taglio pera di 18,5 e 20 carati
Orecchini con zaffiri birmani taglio pera di 18,5 e 20 carati
Orecchini con 16 rubini del Mozambico per 36,6 carati e 24 diamanti taglio marquise per 33 carati
Orecchini con 16 rubini del Mozambico per 36,6 carati e 24 diamanti taglio marquise per 33 carati
Orecchini con diamanti classe D per 47,3 carati su platino
Orecchini con diamanti classe D per 47,3 carati su platino
Anello con rubino ovale e diamanti
Anello con rubino ovale e diamanti
Anello Tour Rectangle, diamante di 2,59 carati, rubini per 3 carati e 118 brillanti
Anello Tour Rectangle, diamante di 2,59 carati, rubini per 3 carati e 118 brillanti

Anello con zaffiro a taglio turbante di 6,68 carati su platino
Anello con zaffiro a taglio turbante di 6,68 carati su platino







Boucheron Vu Du 26

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The new Vu Du 26 jewelery collection by Boucheron is inspired by the headquarters in Place Vendôme and Paris ♦ ︎

Vu Du 26 Collection by Boucheron. The name, at first sight, is enigmatic. To understand what it means it is necessary to know the history of the great French Maison, which was the first jewelry store to open the shop on Place Vendôme, a decision taken in 1893 by the founder Frédéric Boucheron. Guess which number? You guessed it, at number 26, where jewelery store is still found, renewed just last year. A century later the square in the heart of Paris has also become the heart of French jewelry, and more. Therefore, the pride of the Parisian house in conceiving this high jewelery collection that is inspired by its foundation and also by the Ville Lumière is understandable.

Anello 26V in titanio con diamanti, onice, cacholong, strass
Anello 26V in titanio con diamanti, onice, cacholong, strass

In short, 26 V is the home of the Boucheron family as well as the heart of its business. By the way, why precisely at number 26? The explanation has to do with the sun exposure of the windows: monsieur Boucheron, in fact, chose the one with the best exposure to the rays, capable of making diamonds shine more. Jeweler’s tips.
Anello Arcades, con diamante quadrato da 0,77 ct D VVS2 e madreperla, pavé di diamanti, in oro bianco
Anello Arcades, con diamante quadrato da 0,77 ct D VVS2 e madreperla, pavé di diamanti, in oro bianco

The high jewelry collection is inspired by aspects, details, architecture of Place Vendôme and of Paris. A necklace, for example, is inspired by the pebbles that pave so many Parisian streets, with sequins of rock crystal and diamonds on white gold, with a detachable pear-shaped pendant and to be worn like a ring. Or with a double 32.5-carat emerald-cut beryl ring edged with diamonds, reminiscent of the Boucheron logo. Lavinia Andorno




Anello in oro bianco con zaffiri neri, tsavoriti, diamanti
Anello in oro bianco con zaffiri neri, tsavoriti, diamanti
Bracciale ispirato ai cavalli dell'Opera, con quarzo satinato e diamanti baguette, pavé di diamanti, in oro giallo
Bracciale ispirato ai cavalli dell’Opera, con quarzo satinato e diamanti baguette, pavé di diamanti, in oro giallo
Earcuff in titanio Nuri, con acquamarina taglio a pera da 1,32 ct, berillo giallo a forma di pera da 1,55 ct, zaffiri multicolori, tsavoriti e onice, diamanti pavé, con lacca nera , su titanio, oro giallo e oro bianco
Earcuff in titanio Nuri, con acquamarina taglio a pera da 1,32 ct, berillo giallo a forma di pera da 1,55 ct, zaffiri multicolori, tsavoriti e onice, diamanti pavé, con lacca nera , su titanio, oro giallo e oro bianco
Earcuff Nuri indossato
Earcuff Nuri indossato
Collana con diamante a pera FFI da 2,68 ct, diamanti baguette e cristallo di rocca, pavé di diamanti, in oro bianco
Collana con diamante a pera FFI da 2,68 ct, diamanti baguette e cristallo di rocca, pavé di diamanti, in oro bianco

Anello Taglio Smeraldo, con berillo taglio smeraldo da 14,04 ct e pavé di cristallo di rocca, incastonato in oro giallo
Anello Taglio Smeraldo, con berillo taglio smeraldo da 14,04 ct e pavé di cristallo di rocca, incastonato in oro giallo







The latest from Wallace Chan





The new creations by Wallace Chan, with his indestructible ceramic, on show in London ♦ ︎

The teacher. The artist. The innovator. Wallace Chan is all three of these definitions at the same time. For example, just a couple of years ago he 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 materials.

Wallace Chan, anello con ceramica e zaffiri
Wallace Chan, anello con ceramica e zaffiri

And for the European public, Wallace Chan presents some of his most recent (and rarefied) jewelry creations in London. The exhibition is entitled Shapeshifter: The Multiverse of Wallace Chan (September 14-17, Asia House). It is also the third and final stage of this traveling exhibition, over time arrived at 20 pieces, with unbreakable porcelain. In addition, the exhibition includes ten large titanium sculptures, the metal favorite of the Hong Kong artist-jeweler. Another invention of the jeweler is the Wallace Cut, a technique of engraving in a transparent stone or crystal, which combines faceting and carving techniques. The result of this delicate work is a multidimensional optical illusion, which reveals four additional images of the incision if they are observed on the front face.
Lotus Children, scultura in titanio
Lotus Children, scultura in titanio

Some of these pieces have already been presented in New York and Hong Kong, others are new. Among the most interesting pieces is the Garden of Dreams pin, which uses porcelain that is repeatedly carved and baked. The filaments of the flower are in blue-green titanium and the anthers are made with red precious stones. The first creation with the special porcelain is, instead, a ring entitled A New Creation, which combines white porcelain with blue sapphire, aquamarines and pavé diamonds. Federico Graglia





Memories From Death to Life, scultura di Wallace Chan
Memories From Death to Life, scultura di Wallace Chan

Spilla Garden of Dreams
Spilla Garden of Dreams

Spilla Mind Puzzle
Spilla Mind Puzzle

Wallace Chan qualche anno fa. Photo: Christie's
Wallace Chan qualche anno fa. Photo: Christie’s







For Graff it is time of diamonds




Graff’s Threads collection is enriched with watch-bracelet with diamonds ♦ ︎

For Laurence Graff, it’s always time to do something exceptional. For example, you can watch what time it is and say: wow. The series of high watchmaking bracelets, great jewels that are unique pieces also able to indicate the passing of time, is enriched with a new, extraordinary timepiece. It is the Threads diamond watch, which is part of the collection of jewels designed like a lattice of gold set with apparently randomly arranged diamonds. In a perfectly rational chaos, there is a small pentagonal-shaped dial. But it’s almost a detail, because what stands out the most is the work of fine jewelry that surrounds the hour hands.

Lavorazione dell'orologio-bracciale Threads
Lavorazione dell’orologio-bracciale Threads

On the other hand, Mr. Graff is a shareholder of diamond mines in Africa and holds a controlling interest in the South African Diamond Corporation. In short, the founder, Laurence Graff, and his son Francois, who is now the Maison’s CEO, are closely related to the world of diamonds. The Threads watch bracelet, for example, uses 5.85 carats of different cut diamonds mounted in the small rods that make up the jewel. Which adds to the same collection of earrings, necklaces and bracelets, always composed in the same style. The movement of the watch is quartz: it is a unique piece and costs $ 140,000.



Orologio Threads
Orologio Threads
Bracciale in oro bianco e diamanti della collezione Threads
Bracciale in oro bianco e diamanti della collezione Threads
Collana in oro bianco, diamanti e zaffiri ovali Threads
Collana in oro bianco, diamanti e zaffiri ovali Threads
Collana in oro bianco e diamanti Threads
Collana in oro bianco e diamanti Threads

Orecchini in oro bianco e diamanti Threads
Orecchini in oro bianco e diamanti Threads







Mellerio dits Meller returns to Lake Maggiore





The Isola dei Pescatori, in Lake Maggiore (Italy) is transformed into high jewelry with Mellerio dits Meller ♦ ︎

In 1613 the Mellerio family began to make jewels in Val Vigezzo, under the patronage of Maria de ‘Medici. Val Vigezzo is located in the north of Piedmont, and begins where Lake Maggiore ends. Now Mellerio dits Meller, the Maison that, moved to Paris in the eighteenth century has become the oldest jewelery in the world, with over 400 years of activity, pays tribute to its land of origin with the Isola dei Pescatori collection.

Spilla - ciondolo per collana Ondine. Diamante taglio cuscino (2,52 carati EVS1), 659 diamanti (2,07 carati), lapislazzuli, oro bianco
Spilla – ciondolo per collana Ondine. Diamante taglio cuscino (2,52 carati EVS1), 659 diamanti (2,07 carati), lapislazzuli, oro bianco

The Isola dei Pescatori is part of the Borromean Islands (once owned by the noble Borromeo family) which are, precisely, in Lake Maggiore and is so named because it was once populated by fishermen. Now of tourists.

Anello Ciottoli, con1 smeraldo taglio a cuscino (Colombia - 4,52 carati), 11 smeraldi (0,75 ct), 9 crisopraso (0,84 ct), 8 zaffiri viola (0,52 carati), 15 zaffiri cabochon (1,40 ct), 45 zaffiri (1,05 ct), 16 diamanti (0,53 carati), oro grigio
Anello Ciottoli, con1 smeraldo taglio a cuscino (Colombia – 4,52 carati), 11 smeraldi (0,75 ct), 9 crisopraso (0,84 ct), 8 zaffiri viola (0,52 carati), 15 zaffiri cabochon (1,40 ct), 45 zaffiri (1,05 ct), 16 diamanti (0,53 carati), oro grigio

The Mellerio family still loves going on vacation between the Baroque palaces of the Borromeo and the traditional stone houses, which inspired the collection designed by Laure-Isabelle Mellerio. Isola dei Pescatori is a collection of high jewelry that is based on two colors: the blue of the waves of the lake, rendered with the use of lapis lazuli, and the white of the foam of the waves, but also the silver scales of fish and the nets of fishermen, who turn into white gold and diamonds. There are nine pieces in all, including sautoir necklaces and rings. Lavinia Andorno




Anello Onda, gouache. Diamante a taglio lucido (1,01 carati EVS1), 647 diamanti (1,72 carati), lapislazzuli, oro grigio
Anello Onda, gouache. Diamante a taglio lucido (1,01 carati EVS1), 647 diamanti (1,72 carati), lapislazzuli, oro grigio
Anello Maglia, ispirato alle reti dei pescatori. Diamante a taglio brillante (1,01 carati EVS1), 104 diamanti (1,16 carati), oro grigio perla
Anello Maglia, ispirato alle reti dei pescatori. Diamante a taglio brillante (1,01 carati EVS1), 104 diamanti (1,16 carati), oro grigio perla
Orecchini Ondine, con 4 diamanti con taglio a pera (0,50 carati EVVS1, 0,51 carati EVVS2, 0,30 carati DVVS2 e 0,31 carati DVVS2), 170 diamanti (1,55 carati), lapislazzuli, oro grigio
Orecchini Ondine, con 4 diamanti con taglio a pera (0,50 carati EVVS1, 0,51 carati EVVS2, 0,30 carati DVVS2 e 0,31 carati DVVS2), 170 diamanti (1,55 carati), lapislazzuli, oro grigio
Sautoir Ciottoli, zaffiro (Ceylon - 8.60 carati), 4 smeraldi cabochon (0,34 ct), 3 smeraldi pagnotta di zucchero (0,47 ct), 22 zaffiri cabochon (3,14 ct), 40 zaffiri (1,63 ct), 18 zaffiri viola (1,64 ct) , 14 crisoprasie (1,56 carati), 3 tanzaniti (0,5 carati), 16 diamanti (0,95 carati). Pompon : 310 sfere di zaffiro (43,47 carati), 24 sfere di smeraldo (3,60 carati), 1 diamante taglio principessa (0,43 carati), 61 diamanti (0,25 carati). Catena : 26 diamanti (0,75 carati), 5 zaffiri a sfera (1 carato)
Sautoir Ciottoli, zaffiro (Ceylon – 8.60 carati), 4 smeraldi cabochon (0,34 ct), 3 smeraldi pagnotta di zucchero (0,47 ct), 22 zaffiri cabochon (3,14 ct), 40 zaffiri (1,63 ct), 18 zaffiri viola (1,64 ct) , 14 crisoprasie (1,56 carati), 3 tanzaniti (0,5 carati), 16 diamanti (0,95 carati). Pompon : 310 sfere di zaffiro (43,47 carati), 24 sfere di smeraldo (3,60 carati), 1 diamante taglio principessa (0,43 carati), 61 diamanti (0,25 carati). Catena : 26 diamanti (0,75 carati), 5 zaffiri a sfera (1 carato)

Isola dei Pescatori, Lago Maggiore
Isola dei Pescatori, Lago Maggiore







Hedy Martinelli, knit diamonds

New unique pieces signed by the Roman designer Hedy Martinelli, with the ancient technique of steel mesh, gold and diamonds ♦

Iron and steel with platinum and diamonds? Yes, she can: Hedy Martinelli, coming from a tradition started by his maternal grandmother, brings in fine jewelery a breath of avant-garde with metallic fabrics that seem crushes armour of medieval knights in tourney and match them with diamonds paved of various sizes. Result? Spiral shaped earrings that dangle form iron strips, and, despite the material, have a light appearance. There is a bracelet composed of many, large and small, thin strands of tubogas steel, interspersed with thick circles in precious metals and diamonds, and the draped knit and diamonds cuff.

Bracciale con maglia placcata oro e diamanti
Bracciale con maglia placcata oro e diamanti

It occurs in the production, each jewel is a unique piece forged and handmade, the burnished finish and colors with coral, pink and blue sapphires, gold nuggets and cabochon rubies.

Bracciale con maglia in argento e diamanti
Bracciale con maglia in argento e diamanti
Orecchini con acquamarina e zaffiri
Orecchini con acquamarina e zaffiri
Anello con pietra luna e diamanti
Anello con pietra luna e diamanti
Collana con diamanti e zaffiri rosa
Collana con diamanti e zaffiri rosa
Anello con zaffiri briolette su oro annerito
Anello con zaffiri briolette su oro annerito
Anello con maglia in argento annerito e diamanti
Anello con maglia in argento annerito e diamanti

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The Mediterranean by de Grisogono





Three pieces of de Grisogono high jewelery dedicated to the Mediterranean sea ♦

La Maison de Grisogono is based in Geneva, on Lake Geneva, but its founder Fawaz Gruosi (now exited from the company), is an Italian of Lebanese origin. Italy and Lebanon, two countries overlooking the Mediterranean sea. Perhaps as a reflection of these origins, between sea and blue sky, strong colors and primary tastes, de Grisogno offers three high jewelery creations dedicated to the Mediterranean, with turquoise stone in the center. The blue of turquoise is combined with the warmth of amethysts or pink sapphires, it evokes the richness and the Mediterranean flora, or, in a creation, it matches the depth of emeralds and blue sapphires that reflect the magnificence of the sea.

Collier in oro bianco 18 carati con 11 turchesi, cabochon (circa 276,45 carati),  217 zaffiri rosa (circa 2,64 carati),  228 ametiste (circa 3,74 carati) e 563 diamanti bianchi (circa 27,54 carati)
Collier in oro bianco 18 carati con 11 turchesi, cabochon (circa 276,45 carati), 217 zaffiri rosa (circa 2,64 carati), 228 ametiste (circa 3,74 carati) e 563 diamanti bianchi (circa 27,54 carati)

The necklace is composed of 11 cabochon cut turquoises. Each of the natural stones has been selected for its size and for the depth of its colors. Each individual stone is set in a fan of amethysts and pink sapphires as a tribute to the Maison’s famous Ventaglio collection.

Anello in oro bianco 18 carati, 1 turchese cabochon (circa 18,08 carati), 18 diamanti bianchi (circa 2,35 carati),  di 49 zaffiri rosa (circa 3.519 carati) e 131 ametiste (circa 8,61 carati)
Anello in oro bianco 18 carati, 1 turchese cabochon (circa 18,08 carati), 18 diamanti bianchi (circa 2,35 carati), di 49 zaffiri rosa (circa 3.519 carati) e 131 ametiste (circa 8,61 carati)

The ring takes up the pattern of the Ventaglio (fan) collection. At the heart of the jewel is an exceptional cabochon cut turquoise. On the two sides of the stone there are the flounces of the fan composed of diamonds, pink sapphires and brilliant-cut amethysts. With an exquisite finish to the touch of the hand, the eye discovers that the wings of the jewel are entirely covered with amethysts also in the lower part.

Orecchini in oro bianco 18 carati e titanio con 2 turchesi taglio goccia (circa 66,84 carati), 418 smeraldi (circa 7,01 carati) e 480 zaffiri blu (circa 11,69 carati)
Orecchini in oro bianco 18 carati e titanio con 2 turchesi taglio goccia (circa 66,84 carati), 418 smeraldi (circa 7,01 carati) e 480 zaffiri blu (circa 11,69 carati)

The earrings evoke the waves of the sea with pendants of turquoise, sapphires and emeralds set with the technique of neige serts, joining like two sensual currents going up towards the ear. The jewel is fluid and light thanks to the titanium structure.






Anna Hu, high jewelry in music





High jewelry, high creativity and even music in the new collection of Anna Hu ♦ ︎

Paris, haute couture, high jewelry. In short, between Place Vendôme and the Louvre you can walks up, among the clouds. The high jewelry collections presented at the beginning of July 2019 testify to an always very high level. One of the most surprising collections was that of Anna Hu dedicated to music. The Taiwanese-born designer, who now lives and works in New York, is considered a genius. And also, according to some, the most expensive designer of high jewelry. It could be true. His pieces are few, refined, elaborate, rich. And also smart.

Jadeite Cello Brooch, spilla con giada, oro bianco, diamanti bianchi e gialli
Jadeite Cello Brooch, spilla con giada, oro bianco, diamanti bianchi e gialli

The small Silk Road Music Collection was presented in the dance hall of the Hotel Ritz in Paris, on Place Vendôme: a perfect location to combine luxury and music. Hard to say which of the jewels is more beautiful. Certainly the Jadeite Cello brooch has attracted attention, inspired by a painting by Picasso and also the graphic sign that precedes the pentagram on musical scores. The treble clef is made with four pieces of expertly molded jadeite, from 1.43 carats to 34.93 carats. The designer instead uses gold for the body of the brooch together with a pavé with yellow and white diamonds.
Blue Magpie Brooch
Blue Magpie Brooch

The title of the collection indicates, however, also another element: the road that unites the East to the West. In this case a musical road, a connecting element that allows you to savor the best of both worlds. There is also a pinch of Italy: the Blue Magpie brooch, in fact, is inspired by Giuseppe Castiglione, a Jesuit missionary and painter who in the eighteenth century, at the imperial court of China, created an original style of painting. The brooch is made with colored precious stones that form two magpies, a nest and blue flowers.

Anna Hu, orecchini Ellington, ispirati al musicista americano Duke Ellington
Anna Hu, orecchini Ellington, ispirati al musicista americano Duke Ellington

And, again, Rachmaninov’s bracelet, a Russian composer and late romantic pianist, uses many colored stones, as the music composed by the artist was very colorful. However, the bracelet is inspired by St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow. Russia is, in fact, on the Silk Road.




Anello Papillon, in oro bianco, diamanti, zaffiri, acquamarina
Anello Papillon, in oro bianco, diamanti, zaffiri, acquamarina
Siren's Aria, anello in oro bianco con acquamarina
Siren’s Aria, anello in oro bianco con acquamarina
NNA HU Siren’s Aria Earrings in Aquamarine
Orecchini Siren’s Aria con acquamarina
Bracciale di Anna Hu dedicato a Rachmaninov
Bracciale di Anna Hu dedicato a Rachmaninov
Bracciale di Anna Hu dedicato a Rachmaninov, aperto
Bracciale di Anna Hu dedicato a Rachmaninov, aperto
Anello Papillon, in oro bianco, diamanti, zaffiri e rubellite
Anello Papillon, in oro bianco, diamanti, zaffiri e rubellite

Anello Papillon con rubino e diamanti
Anello Papillon con rubino e diamanti







Diamonds in the Messika desert

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The second part of Born to Be Wild high jewelry collection by Messika ♦

Valérie Messika continues his conquest of the West. After the great bang at Baselworld, the Born ti Be Wild collection enters again between canyons and western atmospheres with the delightful contrast of the maximum luxury in the maximum of nature without boundaries like that of the American deserts. The contrast is even greater when you consider that Messika chose Paris couture week to unveil the second part of its collection

Messika, Masque Desert Bloom. La maschera è fissata nella parte posteriore della testa con un nastro di raso
Messika, Masque Desert Bloom, in oro bianco e diamanti. La maschera è fissata nella parte posteriore della testa con un nastro di raso

Read also: Diamonds and freedom in the new Messika collection

Born to Be Wild embodies this pioneering lady, a conqueror with a sensual and libertarian attitude. Are you ready to mount your steed for this road trip ? Emotion and escapism guaranteed.
Valérie Messika

The second part of the Born to Be Wild collection also uses diamonds to make extraordinary jewels. On the other hand, it is a collection of high jewelry … For example, this necklace is inspired by the cowboy lasso: it is composed of 249 emerald cut diamonds. Diamonds form a luminous string, and in the center they come together to form the illusion of a sliding ring. In the crown of this lasso there are two natural cushion-cut yellow diamonds, one of 5.6 carats and the other of 7.5 carats. The series took 300 hours of work.

La collana ispirata a un lazo, con 249 diamanti taglio smeraldo. Oltre a due diamanti naturali taglio cuscino giallo, uno da 5,6 carati e l'altro da 7,5 carati
La collana ispirata a un lazo, con 249 diamanti taglio smeraldo. Oltre a due diamanti naturali taglio cuscino giallo, uno da 5,6 carati e l’altro da 7,5 carati

Or the jewels inspired by Saguaro, the name of the most famous American desert cactus. In this case the leaves are represented by marquise cut diamonds. Diamonds on the necklace, ring and earrings are worked in layers that overlap to increase volume. Some lines of marquise cut diamonds are highlighted by a delicate semi-circle of diamonds. The set is completed with two additional pieces: a ring that extends through the upper part of the hand and a pair of dangling earrings.





Anello Saguaro, Messika, con diamanti taglio marquise sovrapposti
Anello Saguaro, Messika, con diamanti taglio marquise sovrapposti

Pendenti Saguaro
Pendenti Saguaro

Collana Sketch, Diamond Catcher, disegno preparatorio
Collana Sketch, Diamond Catcher, disegno preparatorio







Romeo and Juliet in the jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels – 1




The romantic and dramatic story of Romeo and Juliet through the collection of high jewelery by Van Cleef & Arpels ♦ ︎

Romeo and Juliet is the most famous tragedy written by William Shakespeare. Needless to summarize the story: everyone knows it. The two unfortunate young lovers, killed by a cruel fate, have become symbols in the collective imagination. From characters of a theatrical work they have become real characters, so much so that in Verona thousands of tourists go to visit the house attributed to Juliet. It doesn’t matter if the girl has existed or not, the pilgrimage is in fact destined to sanctify love.

Due clip in oro bianco, oro rosa, oro giallo, lacca nera, rubini, zaffiri di colore, granati spessartite, lapislazzuli, diamanti bianchi e gialli
Due clip in oro bianco, oro rosa, oro giallo, lacca nera, rubini, zaffiri di colore, granati spessartite, lapislazzuli, diamanti bianchi e gialli

It is not surprising, therefore, that the universal myth of the contrasted love of Romeo and Juliet has been adopted by various artists, particularly in music and dance. More recently, for example, Benjamin Millepied, former prime dancer of the New York City Ballet and founder of the company L.A. Dance Project, has shared with Van Cleef & Arpels his project to create a contemporary version of Romeo and Juliet. It is not strange: since its origins Van Cleef & Arpels has had relations with the world of dance, a major source of inspiration for the Maison. For example, the collaboration between Claude Arpels and George Balanchine gave birth in 1967 to the ballet Jewels. And with Millepied the Gems trilogy was born, composed by Reflections (2013), Hearts & Arrows (2014) and On the Other Side (2016).

Read also: Romeo and Juliet in the jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels – 2

Collana trasformabile in oro bianco, uno zaffiro taglio smeraldo di 23,86 carati (Birmania), zaffiri, diamanti. Incastonato al centro del pendente, uno zaffiro di 23,86 carati di un blu luminoso dialoga con gli altri zaffiri della collana che si dispiegano in tre tonalità di blu. Il collier permette di essere indossato in modi differenti: come collana lunga, collana corta abbinata a un bracciale oppure due bracciali e una clip
Collana trasformabile in oro bianco, uno zaffiro taglio smeraldo di 23,86 carati (Birmania), zaffiri, diamanti. Incastonato al centro del pendente, uno zaffiro di 23,86 carati di un blu luminoso dialoga con gli altri zaffiri della collana che si dispiegano in tre tonalità di blu. Il collier permette di essere indossato in modi differenti: come collana lunga, collana corta abbinata a un bracciale oppure due bracciali e una clip

Working on Romeo and Juliet seemed necessary for several reasons. Literature is an important source of inspiration for the Maison, which in 2003 paid tribute to the Shakespeare universe with the Songe d´une nuit d’été collection. When Benjamin Millepied, with whom we have been collaborating for several years, announced to us that he was preparing a contemporary interpretation of Romeo and Juliet, a formidable creative opportunity was envisaged. Shakespeare’s masterpiece is the starting point of a new thematic collection, but also of a multidisciplinary dialogue between High Jewelery, dance, music and graphic arts.
Nicolas Bos, President and CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels

Clip dal collier Verona
Clip dal collier Verona
Bracciale dal collier Verona
Bracciale dal collier Verona

And so here is the high jewelery collection, which includes over one hundred unique, figurative or abstract pieces, inspired by the story of Romeo and Juliet. The jewels are inspired by different aspects of history, from the balcony scene, to the dawn that is approaching, the birds singing, the gardens and architecture of Verona, but also the parure and clothes of the Renaissance seem to come to life on the basis of the creations. Since these are pieces that need a more accurate description, we divide the collection on several pages.




Clip in oro bianco, oro rosa, smeraldi, granati tsavorite, diamanti ispirata alla scena del balcone di Romeo e Giuletta
Clip in oro bianco, oro rosa, smeraldi, granati tsavorite, diamanti ispirata alla scena del balcone di Romeo e Giuletta
i due innamorati in oro rosa si tengono teneramente la mano e sembrano giurarsi fedeltà eterna
i due innamorati in oro rosa si tengono teneramente la mano e sembrano giurarsi fedeltà eterna
Collana con clip amovibile. Oro bianco, oro rosa, Serti Mystérieux Navette rubini taglio buff-top, zaffiri rosa, rubini, diamanti
Collana con clip amovibile. Oro bianco, oro rosa, Serti Mystérieux Navette rubini taglio buff-top, zaffiri rosa, rubini, diamanti
Bracciale Fiore. Oro bianco, due acquemarine taglio a goccia di 50,87 carati e 50,50 carati, zaffiri, smeraldi, spinelli neri, diamanti
Bracciale Fiore. Oro bianco, due acquemarine taglio a goccia di 50,87 carati e 50,50 carati, zaffiri, smeraldi, spinelli neri, diamanti
Bracciale Fiore, lato
Bracciale Fiore, lato
Sautoir Giardino, trasformabile. Oro bianco, oro rosa, uno smeraldo inciso di 81,07 carati (Colombia), sfere di zaffiro per circa 451 carati (Birmania), smeraldi, zaffiri, diamanti
Sautoir Giardino, trasformabile. Oro bianco, oro rosa, uno smeraldo inciso di 81,07 carati (Colombia), sfere di zaffiro per circa 451 carati (Birmania), smeraldi, zaffiri, diamanti
Sautoir Giardino
Sautoir Giardino
Sautoire Giardino. È costituita da sfere di zaffiro per un totale di circa 451 carati, con diamanti e smeraldi. Due spettacolari pendenti completano l’insieme:. Lo smeraldo colombiano è di 81,07 carati
Sautoire Giardino. È costituita da sfere di zaffiro per un totale di circa 451 carati, con diamanti e smeraldi. Due spettacolari pendenti completano l’insieme:. Lo smeraldo colombiano è di 81,07 carati







Romeo and Juliet in the jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels – 2




The other high jewelery pieces dedicated by Van Cleef & Arpels to the timeless myth of Romeo and Juliet ♦ ︎

The Romeo & Juliet high jewelery collection by Van Cleef et Arpels deserves to be carefully observed. The exceptional pieces are not lacking, as we have already shown on another page.

Read also: Romeo and Juliet in the jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels – 1

Merli, bracciale in oro bianco, oro rosa, Serti Mystérieux Traditionnel rubini, diamanti ispirato alle fortificazioni merlate di Verona
Merli, bracciale in oro bianco, oro rosa, Serti Mystérieux Traditionnel rubini, diamanti ispirato alle fortificazioni merlate di Verona

According to the presentation of the Maison, “to make volumes, perspectives and reliefs, the specimens constantly play with geometry and curves, mixing cuts, settings and shades of stones. Whether it is subtle gradations or Pierres de Caractère, the gems speak the language of feelings, arousing a unique emotion: the ardor of the Serti Mystérieux rubies, the crystalline purity of diamonds, the depth of Colombia’s emeralds … In the rich colors dominate the red and blue, a legacy of the coats of arms of the two rival families: the Capulets for Giulietta and the Montecchi for Romeo. The result of the fusion of these two shades, the mauve color symbolizes the passion of the two young people united for eternity, while the green recalls the hope that animates them “.
Kiss At The Balcony, orecchini in oro bianco, rubini, diamanti ispirati al bacio tra Romeo e Giulietta. Grazie ai pendenti amovibili, essi possono essere indossati in due modi differenti secondo le occasioni
Kiss At The Balcony, orecchini in oro bianco, rubini, diamanti ispirati al bacio tra Romeo e Giulietta. Grazie ai pendenti amovibili, essi possono essere indossati in due modi differenti secondo le occasioni

Among other things, the theme of love is very present in the Parisian Maison, born Born of the marriage between Estelle Arpels and Alfred Van Cleef. Of course, the families weren’t in open hostility, like Capuleti and Montechi, but Van Cleef & Arpels had a clip dedicated to Romeo and Juliet that he had made already in 1951.





Clip Romeo et Juliette, 1951
Clip Romeo et Juliette, 1951

Clip in oro rosa, oro giallo, oro bianco, rubini, zaffiri, lapislazzuli, diamanti. Il retro ospita due uccellini d’oro. L’usignolo e l’allodola, citati nella tragedia di Shakespeare
Clip in oro rosa, oro giallo, oro bianco, rubini, zaffiri, lapislazzuli, diamanti. Il retro ospita due uccellini d’oro. L’usignolo e l’allodola, citati nella tragedia di Shakespeare
Bracelet Lovers Path. Oro bianco, oro giallo, 3 smeraldi taglio smeraldo di 14,17 carati, 13,71 carati e 11,90 carati (Colombia), diamanti
Bracelet Lovers Path. Oro bianco, oro giallo, 3 smeraldi taglio smeraldo di 14,17 carati, 13,71 carati e 11,90 carati (Colombia), diamanti
Clip Grenata in oro rosa, oro bianco, rubini, granati spessartite, zaffiri gialli, diamanti. Il melograno, simbolo di prosperità nel Rinascimento
Clip Grenata in oro rosa, oro bianco, rubini, granati spessartite, zaffiri gialli, diamanti. Il melograno, simbolo di prosperità nel Rinascimento
Collier Reticella, oro bianco, due diamanti DFL tipo 2A taglio a goccia di 6,60 carati e 6,31 carati, diamanti: richiama i colletti e le gorgiere di pizzo del Rinascimento. Due diamanti di 6,60 e 6,31 carati fanno da pendente. Queste gemme di grande rarità – D per il colore e FL per la purezza, tipo 2A – possono essere rimosse dalla collana e andare a ornare un paio di orecchini la cui forma riprende quella del motivo centrale
Collier Reticella, oro bianco, due diamanti DFL tipo 2A taglio a goccia di 6,60 carati e 6,31 carati, diamanti: richiama i colletti e le gorgiere di pizzo del Rinascimento. Due diamanti di 6,60 e 6,31 carati fanno da pendente. Queste gemme di grande rarità – D per il colore e FL per la purezza, tipo 2A – possono essere rimosse dalla collana e andare a ornare un paio di orecchini la cui forma riprende quella del motivo centrale
Orecchini Bud of Love con pendenti amovibili, oro bianco, 2 smeraldi taglio briolette di 8,17 carati e 7,71 carati (Colombia), spinelli neri, diamanti. I fiocchi di spinelli neri possono essere indossati da soli o accompagnati dai loro pendenti
Orecchini Bud of Love con pendenti amovibili, oro bianco, 2 smeraldi taglio briolette di 8,17 carati e 7,71 carati (Colombia), spinelli neri, diamanti. I fiocchi di spinelli neri possono essere indossati da soli o accompagnati dai loro pendenti
Anello trasformabile Specchio. Oro bianco, oro giallo, un diamante DFL tipo 2A taglio smeraldo di 5,44 carati, diamanti. Il colore e la purezza (DFL tipo 2A) di tale pietra di 5,44 carati sono magnificati da un taglio smeraldo
Anello trasformabile Specchio. Oro bianco, oro giallo, un diamante DFL tipo 2A taglio smeraldo di 5,44 carati, diamanti. Il colore e la purezza (DFL tipo 2A) di tale pietra di 5,44 carati sono magnificati da un taglio smeraldo
Collier Maiolica in oro bianco, uno zaffiro taglio smeraldo di 42,86 carati (Sri Lanka), diamanti
Collier Maiolica in oro bianco, uno zaffiro taglio smeraldo di 42,86 carati (Sri Lanka), diamanti
Flora, anello entre les doigts. oro bianco, oro rosa, uno zaffiro taglio cuscino di 8,17 carati (Madagascar), smeraldi, zaffiri, diamanti
Flora, anello entre les doigts. oro bianco, oro rosa, uno zaffiro taglio cuscino di 8,17 carati (Madagascar), smeraldi, zaffiri, diamanti
Belfiore, sautoir trasformabile. Oro bianco, 14 zaffiri di colore taglio ovale e cuscino per 55,05 carati (Sri Lanka, Madagascar), zaffiri di colore, turchese, diamanti
Belfiore, sautoir trasformabile. Oro bianco, 14 zaffiri di colore taglio ovale e cuscino per 55,05 carati (Sri Lanka, Madagascar), zaffiri di colore, turchese, diamanti
Anello Filtro d'amore, in oro bianco, un rubino taglio cuscino di 3,89 carati (Birmania), rubini, diamanti
Anello Filtro d’amore, in oro bianco, un rubino taglio cuscino di 3,89 carati (Birmania), rubini, diamanti

Collana con pendente amovibile. Oro bianco, oro rosa, uno zaffiro rosa taglio cuscino di 13,78 carati (Sri Lanka), zaffiri blu e rosa, lapislazzuli, diamanti
Collana con pendente amovibile. Oro bianco, oro rosa, uno zaffiro rosa taglio cuscino di 13,78 carati (Sri Lanka), zaffiri blu e rosa, lapislazzuli, diamanti







The skies of Chaumet, 43 pieces of fine jewelry




A new collection of high jewelery signed Chaumet: innovation and tradition for an exceptional result ♦ ︎

The difference between a dish prepared at home and that prepared by a great chef is also in the number of ingredients used, their arrangement and, of course, the ability to cook and present everything. In a sense, this is what happens in jewelery too. Jewels can be simple or the result of an elaborate, rich and imaginative design. You can consider, for example, this necklace that is part of the latest Les Ciels de Chaumet high jewelery collection, consisting of 43 pieces. The necklace is called Soleil de Feu.

Collier Soleil de Feu
Collier Soleil de Feu

And here is his description: white and pink gold necklace, with 4 oval cut mandarin garnets weighing 18.30, 4.00, 2.13 and 2.10 carats, 6 pear-shaped tangerine garnets weighing 2 , 91, 2.10, 1.66, 1.60, 1.30 and 0.63 carats, 5 yellow pear-shaped sapphires weighing 4.78, 1.87, 1.81, 1.81 and 1.12 carats of Ceylon, 5 yellow oval-cut sapphires weighing 3.46, 2.26, 1.89, 1.82 carats from Ceylon, 1 oval-cut yellow sapphire weighing 1.39 carats from Madagascar, a cushion-cut yellow sapphire of weight of 1.69 carats of Ceylon, a pear-shaped yellow sapphire weighing 0.92 carats from Madagascar, an orange-orange pink sapphire cut with a weight of 2.70 carats from Madagascar, 3 Padparadscha sapphires with a cushion cut weighing 2.24, 1.50 and 1.41 carats from Madagascar, a Padparadscha sapphire with a cushion cut weighing 1.44 carats from Ceylon, a Padparadscha oval cut Ceylon sapphire weighing 1.58 carats, a diamond D VVS2 shaped of pear weighing 1.51 carats, 4 pear-shaped D / E VVS diamonds weighing 0.54, 0.52, 0.52 and 0.40 ct, pear-shaped, oval cut and round sapphires yellows, oval and round red spinels, pear-shaped round mandarin garnets, briolette and orange round sapphires and pear-shaped diamonds, oval cut and brilliant cut.
Anello di Lueurs d'Orage, in oro bianco e giallo, con un topazio imperiale, ametista, tanzanite, zaffiri, diamanti
Anello di Lueurs d’Orage, in oro bianco e giallo, con un topazio imperiale, ametista, tanzanite, zaffiri, diamanti

There is no doubt, in short, that the difference between the usual jewelry and high jewelry is a lot. Furthermore, the collection is even more valuable if we consider the ability to blend classic themes of the Maison born in 1780, like the tiaras, with a more modern design. Without losing the advantages of the typical Chaumet workmanship, which manages to maintain an unexpected lightness even in the most elaborate jewels. The mix succeeded.

 Tiara Soleil Glorieux in oro bianco e giallo, con un diamante Fancy Intense Yellow F con taglio cushion di circa 2,51 carati, 21 cristalli di roccia taglio cabochon e diamanti taglio brillante e diamanti gialli
Tiara Soleil Glorieux in oro bianco e giallo, con un diamante Fancy Intense Yellow F con taglio cushion di circa 2,51 carati, 21 cristalli di roccia taglio cabochon e diamanti taglio brillante e diamanti gialli

Les Ciels de Chaumet is a collection divided into four parts: Les Caprices du Ciel (jewels inspired by the lightness of clouds), Les Couleurs du Ciel (between shining sun and moonbeams) deep), Les Fulgurances du Ciel (between stars and sunset ) and Les Habitants du Ciel (mixing Japanese and Chinese, taking to the waders or the motif of the swallows). The collection uses white diamonds combined with a wide variety of gems, such as yellow sapphires, emeralds, mandarin garnets, black opals from Australia, spinels. The Chaumet’s skies are a lot.




Orecchini in oro bianco e rosa, con 2 zaffiri gialli a goccia che pesano 6,05 e 1,04 carati di Ceylon, uno spinello rosa-arancio a forma di pera del peso di 4,3 carati della Burma, uno spinello rosa a forma di pera del peso di 1,11 carati, un pera- Granato mandarino a forma di mandarino del peso di 0,50 carati, un diamante EF VVS a forma di pera con un peso di 0,31 carati, zaffiri gialli a forma di pera e granati mandarino, spinelli rossi rotondi e diamanti a taglio brillante
Orecchini in oro bianco e rosa, con 2 zaffiri gialli a goccia che pesano 6,05 e 1,04 carati di Ceylon, uno spinello rosa-arancio a forma di pera del peso di 4,3 carati della Burma, uno spinello rosa a forma di pera del peso di 1,11 carati, un pera- Granato mandarino a forma di mandarino del peso di 0,50 carati, un diamante EF VVS a forma di pera con un peso di 0,31 carati, zaffiri gialli a forma di pera e granati mandarino, spinelli rossi rotondi e diamanti a taglio brillante
Orecchiuni Soleil de MInuit, in oro bianco, con 3 spinelli blu a forma di pera del peso di 6,82, 6,52 e 1,11 carati, uno spinello rosso a forma di pera del peso di 1 carato, uno spinello blu rotondo del peso di 0,87 carati, uno spinello rosso rotondo del peso di 0,83 carati, 3 pere chrysoberyl sagomato da 0,95, 0,45 e 0,42 carati, 5 tormaline verdi a forma di pera per un peso totale di 2,72 carati, granati rodolite rotondi e zaffiri e diamanti taglio brillante
Orecchiuni Soleil de MInuit, in oro bianco, con 3 spinelli blu a forma di pera del peso di 6,82, 6,52 e 1,11 carati, uno spinello rosso a forma di pera del peso di 1 carato, uno spinello blu rotondo del peso di 0,87 carati, uno spinello rosso rotondo del peso di 0,83 carati, 3 pere chrysoberyl sagomato da 0,95, 0,45 e 0,42 carati, 5 tormaline verdi a forma di pera per un peso totale di 2,72 carati, granati rodolite rotondi e zaffiri e diamanti taglio brillante
Spilla in oro bianco e rosa, con uno spinello rosso ovale del peso di 5,38 carati, un granato mandarino taglio briolette del peso di 4,77 carati, 4 granati mandarino a forma di pera del peso di 2,99, 1,24, 0,88 e 0,52 carati, 3 a forma di pera gialla zaffiri del peso di 1.81, 1.74 e 0.82 carati di Ceylon, uno zaffiro giallo taglio briolette del peso di 0,45 carati, zaffiri gialli rotondi, spinelli rossi e granati mandarino e diamanti taglio brillante.
Spilla in oro bianco e rosa, con uno spinello rosso ovale del peso di 5,38 carati, un granato mandarino taglio briolette del peso di 4,77 carati, 4 granati mandarino a forma di pera del peso di 2,99, 1,24, 0,88 e 0,52 carati, 3 a forma di pera gialla zaffiri del peso di 1.81, 1.74 e 0.82 carati di Ceylon, uno zaffiro giallo taglio briolette del peso di 0,45 carati, zaffiri gialli rotondi, spinelli rossi e granati mandarino e diamanti taglio brillante
Spilla in oro bianco e rosa, con uno zaffiro giallo a forma di pera del peso di 2,28 carati di Ceylon, uno zaffiro a forma di pera del peso di 1,02 carati di Ceylon, uno zaffiro rosa a forma di pera da 1 carato del Madagascar, 2 zaffiri gialli quadrati per un peso complessivo di 0,78 carati, 4 zaffiri rosa rotondi per un peso complessivo di 0,71 carati, 7 zaffiri rotondi per un peso totale di 1,50 carati, 2 diamanti EF VVS quadrati per un peso totale di 0,49 carati e diamanti a taglio brillante
Spilla in oro bianco e rosa, con uno zaffiro giallo a forma di pera del peso di 2,28 carati di Ceylon, uno zaffiro a forma di pera del peso di 1,02 carati di Ceylon, uno zaffiro rosa a forma di pera da 1 carato del Madagascar, 2 zaffiri gialli quadrati per un peso complessivo di 0,78 carati, 4 zaffiri rosa rotondi per un peso complessivo di 0,71 carati, 7 zaffiri rotondi per un peso totale di 1,50 carati, 2 diamanti EF VVS quadrati per un peso totale di 0,49 carati e diamanti a taglio brillante
Bracciale in oro bianco, incastonato con 5 crisoberilli a forma di pera del peso di 4,55, 0,46, 0,45, 0,45 e 0,41 carati, una tormalina rotonda indicolite del peso di 2,30 carati, uno spinello rosso ovale da 1,11 carati della Birmania, 3 plexiglas tagliati ovali 1,32, 0,55 e 0,52 carati, 2 spinelli blu tagliati a cuscino dal peso di 1,73 e 1,69 carati, 4 spinelli blu a taglio ovale del peso di 1,33, 1,32, 1,11 e 0,72 carati, uno spinello rosso dal taglio ovale del peso di 0,43 carati, 2 spinelli rossi rotondi per un peso complessivo di 1,75 carati, granati rodolite rotondi e zaffiri, tormaline indicolite a taglio ovale, rotonde, a forma di cuscino e a forma di pera e diamanti taglio brillante
Bracciale in oro bianco, incastonato con 5 crisoberilli a forma di pera del peso di 4,55, 0,46, 0,45, 0,45 e 0,41 carati, una tormalina rotonda indicolite del peso di 2,30 carati, uno spinello rosso ovale da 1,11 carati della Birmania, 3 plexiglas tagliati ovali 1,32, 0,55 e 0,52 carati, 2 spinelli blu tagliati a cuscino dal peso di 1,73 e 1,69 carati, 4 spinelli blu a taglio ovale del peso di 1,33, 1,32, 1,11 e 0,72 carati, uno spinello rosso dal taglio ovale del peso di 0,43 carati, 2 spinelli rossi rotondi per un peso complessivo di 1,75 carati, granati rodolite rotondi e zaffiri, tormaline indicolite a taglio ovale, rotonde, a forma di cuscino e a forma di pera e diamanti taglio brillante
Collana in oro bianco e rosa, con 6 opali ovali a taglio cabochon nero del peso di 28.11, 6.96, 6.84, 2.91, 2.12 e 2.07 carati dall'Australia, una tormalina Paraïba dal taglio ovale del peso di 4,34 carati dal Brasile, 17 Paraïba multicolore a fantasia tormaline di tipo per un peso totale di 41,57 carati del Mozambico, tormaline multicolori a forma di paraïba dal mojambico e diamanti taglio brillante
Collana in oro bianco e rosa, con 6 opali ovali a taglio cabochon nero del peso di 28.11, 6.96, 6.84, 2.91, 2.12 e 2.07 carati dall’Australia, una tormalina Paraïba dal taglio ovale del peso di 4,34 carati dal Brasile, 17 Paraïba multicolore a fantasia tormaline di tipo per un peso totale di 41,57 carati del Mozambico, tormaline multicolori a forma di paraïba dal mojambico e diamanti taglio brillante

Tiara Étoile in oro bianco con diamante D VVS2 taglio brillante da 0,93 carati, 2 diamanti D VVS1 taglio brillante da 0,73 e 0,70 carati, 2 diamanti D VVS1 taglio brillante da 0,53 carati ciascuno, 2 diamanti D VVS2 taglio brillante del peso di 0,54 carati ciascuno, 2 diamanti E VVS1 ed E VVS2 taglio brillante del peso di 0,54 carati ciascuno e diamanti taglio brillante.
Tiara Étoile in oro bianco con diamante D VVS2 taglio brillante da 0,93 carati, 2 diamanti D VVS1 taglio brillante da 0,73 e 0,70 carati, 2 diamanti D VVS1 taglio brillante da 0,53 carati ciascuno, 2 diamanti D VVS2 taglio brillante del peso di 0,54 carati ciascuno, 2 diamanti E VVS1 ed E VVS2 taglio brillante del peso di 0,54 carati ciascuno e diamanti taglio brillante.







Ladies and knights of Louis Vuitton





Louis Vuitton in search of maidens to be saved with the Riders of the Knights collection of high jewelry ♦

A sword, a steed, a lady to be saved or protected. The chivalric tales are the inspiration for the Louis Vuitton Riders of the Knights high jewelry collection. After all, isn’t it said that women look for a prince charming? Here they are satisfied, as long as the noble knight has the means to buy one of the jewels of the collection. These are 50 exceptional pieces inspired by the medieval codes of chivalry and heraldic crests. If then the woman has a castle available is even better.

Louis Vuitton, parure con spinelli rossi e diamanti
Louis Vuitton, parure con spinelli rossi e diamanti

The medieval codex, for example, is used for the Royaume choker, which is inspired by the ruff, protection for the neck of armor. At the center stands a royal blue sapphire of 19.31 carats, around the jewel is made with a precious embroidery made with 1600 diamonds and other sapphires. Or the Reine necklace, with nine aquamarines for 143 carats with a deep hue: the name of the jewel evokes regal meetings, minstrels, lute music. There are also rings, obviously chevalier, like the one with emerald and four marquise-cut diamonds that make up the classic Louis Vuitton flower. The knight of today presents himself, in fact, with a Lv brand bag. Alessia Mongrando





Anello in oro bianco, zaffiro di 6,47 carati e diamanti per 8,47 carati, con orecchini abbinati
Anello in oro bianco, zaffiro di 6,47 carati e diamanti per 8,47 carati, con orecchini abbinati

Choker Royame con 1600 diamanti e zaffiro di 19,31 carati
Choker Royame con 1600 diamanti e zaffiro di 19,31 carati
Chocker con smeraldo e diamanti
Chocker con smeraldo e diamanti
Collier Reine con acquamarine e diamanti
Collier Reine con acquamarina e diamanti
Anello in oro bianco, diamanti, smeraldo
Anello in oro bianco, diamanti, smeraldo







Dauphin’s high conceptual jewelery

The new fine jewelry and the refined thoughts of Charlotte Dauphin de la Rochefoucauld ♦ ︎

High jewelery with blazon. The new jewelery series created by Charlotte Dauphin de la Rochefoucauld, descendant of one of the noblest French families, is composed of two sets: Paraboles, which is an evolution of the iconic fluid structures of the Maison Dauphin, and Monuments, which finds its own roots in the most architectural collections of the jewelery brand. Among other things, the novelties also represent an important anniversary, because they celebrate the fifth of the Maison’s birth. The jewels were admired in the heart of the eighth arrondissement of Paris, through a set designed by Félix de Montesquiou and photographed by Paolo Roversi.

White gold and white diamonds earring
White gold and white diamonds earring

I wanted to display my work in this personal, intimate space that is a family house and create a conversation between the creations and the space. Like a mise en abyme, a vast mirror in which we would be enclosed, trapped, and see ourselves. I see my creations as mirrors of the self. So is a monument, the intimate space of a house. “Form is the essence brought to the surface” says Victor Hugo. The mirror may be a surface, an in-between space between the inner and the outside worlds. Two worlds that can never meet and that language in all its forms desperately tries to reconcile.
Charlotte Dauphin de la Rochefoucauld

Modella con spilla e orecchino di alta gioielleria Dauphin
Modella con spilla e orecchino di alta gioielleria Dauphin

The conceptual starting point of the collection is rather refined: it is based on visual oxymorons. That is with the juxtaposition of opposites (an oxymoron is, for example, deafening silence). In this case, instead, it means merging tradition and modernity, peace and movement. Gold has a particular processing, treated with gray rhodium and combined with white or fancy diamonds. The lines, interpreted with long sequences of diamonds, can sway in space, or occupy a surface in an orderly geometry. Besides the diamonds there are also sapphires or emeralds. Some colored stones are a point of perspective for the diamond threads, while in other cases they constitute the starting point for the architecture of the jewel.

Blue gold and marquise-cut diamond ring
Blue gold and marquise-cut diamond ring
Blue gold, black diamonds and round white diamonds earrings
Blue gold, black diamonds and round white diamonds earrings
Blue gold, black diamonds, and emerald-cut diamond ring
Blue gold, black diamonds, and emerald-cut diamond ring
White gold, white diamonds, sapphire ring
White gold, white diamonds, sapphire ring
GREY RHODIUM WHITE CHAMPAGNE DIAMONDS
Grey rhodium and white & champagne diamonds ring

orecchino indossato

White gold and white diamonds earring by Dauphin
White gold and white diamonds earring by Dauphin
White gold and white diamonds earring
White gold and white diamonds earring
Parabole, white gold, white diamonds and emeralds brooch
Parabole, white gold, white diamonds and emeralds brooch
Parabole, white gold, white diamonds and emeralds earrings
Parabole, white gold, white diamonds and emeralds earrings

With Lydia Courteille seduction is pink





The La Vie en Rose collection by Lydia Courteille: the theme of seduction is transformed into high jewelery ♦ ︎

“Scandal sur la Place Vendôme, the collection the plus déshabillée … Mais aussi le mieux accessoirisée … par Lydia Courteille”.
Luckily there is Lydia Courteille to remind everyone that the woman also knows how to seduce. In times plagued by a puritanism that risks bringing women back to the Victorian era and, at the same time, with excesses of the exhibition that transform femininity into a distorted object of desire, the risk is that of forgetting the prerogative of the other half of the sky. And that is the ability, according to one’s desire, to play the eternal game of love. Maybe with the ability to leverage on your appearance.

Rings, La Vie en Rose
Rings of La Vie en Rose

Et voila, 18K pink gold, morganite, sapphires, yellow sapphires, black diamonds, pink tourmaline, and rubies: these are the elements that transform seduction into 12 rings, three earrings, two bracelets and a necklace. Lydia Courteille’s high jewelry collection is even more seductive because Parisian women have special sex appeal. And if this attraction is combined with glamor and style, the collection, which is called La vie en rose, is better understood.

La seduzione interpretata con l'alta gioielleria
La seduzione interpretata con l’alta gioielleria

The models of sex appeal chosen by the designer as a source of inspiration for jewelry belong to different eras. For example, the mythological story of Leda and the seductive swan, which in reality is Jupiter who uses this sly way to love with the girl: a subject that has fascinated many artists, from Leonardo da Vinci to Salvator Dalì. This myth is played by Lydia Courteille with a bracelet whose pink gold swan hovers over the morganite mirror, at the bottom of which Leda appears.

Il mito di Leda e il cigno con i gioielli di Lydia Courteille
Il mito di Leda e il cigno con i gioielli di Lydia Courteille

But La Vie en Rose also winks at the myths and seductions of our times, from the use of lingerie to the famous performances at the Moulin Rouge. As always, the collection is combined with a series of particularly evocative images. But it is Lydia Courteille’s jewels that evoke the greatest power of seduction. For women, of course.




Anello con morganite, e nastri di diamanti neri
Anello con morganite, e nastri di diamanti neri
Illustrazione per la collezione La Vie en Rose
Illustrazione per la collezione La Vie en Rose
Orecchini con diamanti neri
Orecchini con diamanti neri
Anello con morganite La vie en Rose
Anello con morganite La vie en Rose
Anello con morganite, lato
Anello con morganite, lato
Anello con morganite, parte superiore
Anello con morganite, parte superiore
Fermacapelli con diamanti neri
Fermacapelli con diamanti neri
Bracciale in oro annerito e diamanti neri
Bracciale in oro annerito e diamanti neri
Anello con morganite e tormaline
Anello con morganite e tormaline
Anello della collezione La Vie en Rose
Anello della collezione La Vie en Rose
Anello Kiss con tormalina rosa
Anello Kiss con tormalina rosa
Anello con morganite, tormalina e zaffiri
Anello con morganite, tormalina e zaffiri
Anello con tormaline, zaffiri e diamanti neri
Anello con tormaline, zaffiri e diamanti neri







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