The new design silver jewelry by De Vecchi Milano 1935: pictures and prices.
The most important thing, in sports, is to repeat the successes, perhaps improving them. But also in the jewelry the same principle applies: if something goes well, better to continue on the same road, if anything, adding a dash of novelty. And it is the strategy of many Maison, including De Vecchi Milano 1935, which is known to the general public for its designer silvers. In the flagship store in Via Santo Spirito, a short walk from Via Monte Napoleone, the brand has presented the novelties of the season, including those for jewelery lines. New pieces are added to Maracas lines, Torchon, Contrarié, Tubes and Unchained. The silverware is always brilliant and, above all, have a special design, which is the strong point of the house. The Maracas line, for example, expands with a rigid bracelets, earrings and pendant with thin chain. The name comes from the clink, discreet, produced by mobile elements that distinguish the jewelry. We can show price: earrings 575 euro, bracelet 835 euro, necklace 560 euro. Torchon line: are new a rigid bracelet and two rings in different sizes characterized by the same spiral game. Two measures of the rings: one with a 13 mm thickness is priced at 460 euro, to 9 mm 440 euro. The bracelet, however, costs 790 euro. Contrarié: the new pieces are two rings, one oval and one square section. Tubes: the idea is that of a vague reference to ethnic jewelry, but actually are design. Unchained: to necklace chain are joined by two others with geometric plaques, plus a bracelet. Prices: the necklaces costs 900 euros, while the bracelet 395 euro.
Moraglione oceanic
Moraglione uses the fossilized coral for its Ocean Dreams collection.
From the hills of the Piedmont to the depths of the ocean. On the other hand, the Piedmontese have always suffered the charm of the sea and nearby Liguria. Perhaps this has prompted Moraglione, company of Valenza jewels, to devote a collection to the Ocean or, better, to the Oceanic Dreams. It’s called Ocean Dreams, in fact, the new line proposed by the jewelery brand. With a difference: instead of drawing as a fishes in the different forms, as is accustomed in jewelry, the pieces in this collection rise on heaven the skill goldsmith with the fossilized coral. A material for some surprising aspects, characterized inside by a floral pattern formed by the ramifications of the coral skeleton. The fossil coral can be found mainly in the Red Sea, the Mediterranean, or the island of Okinawa, Japan. Once polished and cut brings out its hidden structure, which looks like a work of craftsmanship.
Founded in 1922 by Massimo Moraglione, along with his brothers Marco and Pietro, the company is one of the examples of the great goldsmith tradition born in the area. But he has not given up on introducing something new. Lavinia Andorno
The new collection by Stroili is a tribute to fashion: it is called Couture.
Definition of the word couture: “Fashion art; every aesthetic activities and related trade with high-level women’s fashion”. In keeping with this motto, Stroili proposes a new collection called, precisely, Couture. The idea is to bijoux affordable, but with glamor, that they keep pace with fashion. Necklaces, earrings and bracelets are made of pink and glitter brass. In short, they look like you would expect from a jewelry, but without the precious materials of the most expensive jewelry. Is it not exactly what you’d expect in a bijou? Prices: earrings 84,90 euro, the bracelet 79,90, the necklace 64.90, the ring 32,90 euro. Alessia Mongrando
Stephen Webster to pick
The collection Love Me, Love Me Not by Stephen Webster: gold, diamonds, and a question mark.
He/She loves me or loves me not? asks Stephen Webster, the London luxury jeweler but with a rock verve. The question mark is what deep thinking millions of lovers, who according to tradition seek an answer in the case. As? Leafing through the petals of a flower, daisy or other. In the case of the collection of Stephen Webster Love Me, Love Me Not, however, is best not to pull the petals of flowers that make up the jewelry. It would be an overly expensive way to get a response by fate, if is admitted that remove the petals of a flower is an intelligent system to query the feelings of a possible love. That said, you can put aside the name of the collection and wear rings, earrings and bracelets without considering them as an oracle. Made with processed faceted crystals, white or blacks diamonds and gold, jewels cost between 3500 and the 6600 Euros or pounds (at the time the two currencies are equal). The question, maybe, is different: to buy or not to buy? Alessia Mongrando
New Pandora collection with drops signed with cubic zirconia, silver or gold.
Pandora distilled drops in the shape of jewelry. After the collection Gocce Poetiche, launched last season and inspired by the dew, here is theGocce Scintillanti, which are intended to shine especially ahead of Christmas. They are made with cubic zirconia stones set in pavé on 14 karat gold or sterling silver 925. The effect of it is a bit ‘that of the frost, with reflections on the surface of the meadows in the morning. The collection consists of rings, earrings and necklaces. The lobe earrings have removable elements, which allow you to change the appearance of the jewel in a few moves. For example, can be worn as jewelry lobe during the day and turn into the most important pieces for the evening, with the addition of drops pavé. Prices: the earrings Sterling silver 925 cost 79 euros, the ring Sterling silver 925 to 49 euro, while the gold ring 14K climb to 279 euros. Margherita Donato
Octopus’s time
A jewel-watch signed Zannetti, in addition to the jewels of the Italian Maison.
There are watches that are not clocks: to use them to control what time it is almost a crime. Some of the watches crafted by Zannetti are part of this category. Although the entire production of the Italian brand founded in 1982 by Riccardo Zannetti is composed by little artworks. They are refined timepieces, true works of art of the goldsmith applied engineering. But some, in fact, are less watches and more jewelery with a strap and, en passant, a dial with lancets. As in the case Ovum Octopus watch, a single piece. The outer bezel is made of black mother pearl of Tahiti and with 32 diamonds and rubies, the inner set is in 18 carat white gold, and then there is the octopus paved with blue sapphires and diamonds, the dial with blue agate. Incidentally, the watch movement, automatic, is Swiss. The ability to build watches-jewelry also has prompted the House to make jewelry that have as subjects frogs and butterflies. Do not mark the time, but probably nobody cares. Federico Graglia
Marco Bicego to Masai
The Masai collection designed by Marco Bicego, white gold or yellow slight spirals with diamonds.
The Masai were a nomadic people active in the highlands around the border between Kenya and Tanzania. We write “were”, with the verb in the past, because now they have also become a collection of Marco Bicego. Everything stems from the fact that in addition to being cattle farmers and, in small part, farmers, the Masai are considered warriors. And when they not go around with their cows, they forge metal rings that they then use as necklaces or bracelets, one over the others. And it was precisely this inspiration the Venetian jeweler, who built the whole collection Masai around the elaboration of the spiral technique, hallmark of the brand. Obviously the measures and forms are not those of ethnic jewelry of the African population, but lightweight pieces with the shape of the spiral trasformed in yellow or white gold, with the addition of pavé diamond-shaped pillow that breaks the surface of the metal. Probably, however, this jewels would been loved also by Masai. Giulia Netrese
Magic Chantecler
The Magie rings signed by Chantecler, to relive the magic of Capri.
You can call it island of Chantecler. The jewelry brand was born in Capri it is completely identified in the history and myth of the island off the coast of Naples. But, at the same time, you may have noticed that the name Chantecler is in French language. And so from the charm of Capri added to that of Paris, was born DiAmour Folies collection, one of the best known of the Maison. To this line are now added Magie rings, in many variations, the new flagships of the collection. Love, on the other hand, it is also the spring that has taken many visitors to Capri, sea lovers and natural beauty of the place. Thinking about all these coincidences (Naples, the sea, love, myth), the Chantecler collection includes earrings, rings and necklaces with diamonds set in white gold or pink textures. The corrugated embroidery designed by the metal reminiscent of Mediterranean vegetation and, above all, the movement of the sea. The stones (rose quartz, faceted amethyst, blue topaz, black jade) can surprise you rather like boats in search of the landing in the port of the island. There is also the cockerels-hearts, the fashion house icon. To the DiAmour necklaces in yellow gold and rose gold, one of the absolute best loved pieces of the brand, now it is added a new white gold chain, that completes the range. The necklace is versatile and can be worn in many ways, alone or with the addition of pendants. It’s not missed, even here, the rooster in diamonds. Alessia Mongrando
John Rubel and Yoko Ono
The new jewelry designed by John Rubel: gold, precious stones, and a dedication to Yoko Ono.
About long, charming, adventurous story of John Rubel we have already told here). After birth, the Maison founded by Marcel Rubel, the Rubel Fréres (John and Robert) with the studio near the Place Vendôme, has had mixed fortunes. To revitalize the spirit and, above all, the activity came a few years ago Sophie Mizrahi-Rubel, a descendant of the Parisian jeweler. She reorganized the commercial aspect and the production of high-end jewelry, without betraying its origins the company. Today John Rubel is one of the few independent brands jewelry. And it is also able to propose new ideas, but always under the dictation of the company philosophy: pieces that you can remember, give, amaze. This is also demonstrated by the jewelery created for 2016. We show you also one that intrigues: is a ring dedicated to Yoko Ono, John Lennon’s muse and wife, artist always on the far edge as possible from common feeling, and closest possible to to limits. Giulia Netrese
Stroili proposes a jewelry collection inspired by the exotic island of Mahé.
Mahé is the largest island of the Seychelles, where many would like to spend the winter or, at least, spend a couple of weeks. Perhaps with this in mind Stroili proposes the collection that takes its name tropical island. Mahé has wavy lines, such as the sand or the sea. The wave pattern is then reflected on bracelets, earrings, rings and necklaces, made of brass in the ruthenium and gold colors. The metal is perforated, almost textured, with satin surfaces and glitter, for alternate geometric patterns. The prices of these dreams of marine transported on jewelry: a bracelet costs 89.90 euros, earrings 74.90 euros, necklace 79,90 euros, the ring 32,90 euros. Lavinia Andorno
A queen with Pasquale Bruni
The Ghirlanda Nefertiti by Pasquale Bruni: diamonds and topaz dedicated to the queen of ancient Egypt.
If you do not know the history of the ancient Egyptians, you must know that Nefertiti was a queen of great character, of the Eighteenth Dynasty. At one point in his life he has changed, like her husband Akhenaten, his original name Nefer-neferu-Aton. The name means “Aton is beaming with splendor, the beautiful has arrived.” Historians know that it was a revolutionary choice, because it meant honoring the deity that the king, her husband, had introduced: Aton, instead of the traditional pantheon of gods, in contrast to the beliefs of the priests of the time. In a nutshell, a queen was a star and not just a silent wife. To her, Nefertiti, the high jewellery Maison, Pasquale Bruni, devotes the Garland Collection line. The jewels dedicated to Nefertiti have a deep blue topaz London. The stone is composed together with white diamonds to form a garland of lotus flowers. Among all the online jewelry stands out the big necklace that Nefertiti would certainly be appreciated. Lavinia Andorno
Silver winter with Christofle
Christofle: rings and bracelets ahead of Christmas. Images and prices.
A Christmas to six sides. That’s what proposes Christofle, historic Maison of silver objects, that turns the white metal in home furnishings, tableware, but also in jewelry design. The hexagon is also a symbol of the master’s seal Charles Christofle, and this explains the line of jewelry that are made around this geometric figure. The hexagon, as the one chosen by bees (other icon Christofle) to build the beehives, becomes the basis of a decorative pattern. Among the other proposals of the French brand, there are also the 925 Collection, with the design which is now part of the tradition by Andrée Putman. In this case the design is based on smooth curves and circles that meet: despite more than a decade, the collection retains an enviable freshness. These include the rigid bracelet, earrings, ring double and double circle. Here are pictures and prices.
Two jewelry lines by Just Cavalli that look as snakeskin.
As you know, the brands of the designers of the fashion world are often used, with mixed success, to launch jewelery lines. Just Cavalli is no exception, with a tradition that continues even after the sale of the House to the Clessidra fund. For some years the Just Cavalli jewels are produced by the group Morellato. Here, then, a bit ‘of fashion jewelery under the brand name of the Florentine designer: it is easy to wear collections, such as Just Skin line, all sinuous curves and design that mimics the snake scales, made with steel cover pVD yellow gold and pavé crystal on which stands the brand’s monogram. The line includes two necklaces, a bracelet, a ring, two pairs of earrings. Even Just Drop line recalls the surface of the snake, symbol of the brand, but the tip of pendants reminiscent of the reptile’s head. At the center is a blue crystal in combination with gold yellow or gray with a steel version. Alessia Mongrando
What it was in Kim’s treasure
Here the stolen jewels to Kim Kardashian, with a ring worth 4.8 million.
What stole to Kim Kardashian the robbers who broke into his hotel room in Paris? And why the famous soft woman, famous to be famous, Kim Kardashian, was traveling with a jewelry store in tow? Theft victims are, it seems, the engagement rings. One with a large diamond was personally designed by her husband, Kanye West, in tandem with the jeweler Lorraine Schwartz. The ring has mounted a diamond of 15 carats valued at $ 1.6 million. Not content, Kanye just a few weeks ago gave her another ring, also made by Lorraine Schwartz, and even more expensive: $ 4.8 million. In this case the diamond is mounted in 20 karat, pure, clear, most excellent, classified 2A. The vain, but not astute Kim, suffered published the photo on social. Thieves said thank you. But do you want that Kim Kardashian travel only with two rings worth a total of over 6 million? In Paris also she wore a series of long chain necklaces in gold sequin always projected by her husband (evidently he has this hobby), this time in collaboration with Jacob Arabo. Every necklace costs on average only a few thousand euro. These are the stolen jewels? It is probable. Provided that Kim did not take the hotel room even jewelry that large Maison lend the models during the fashion parades. For example, a necklace designed by Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy black velvet and evaluated in a thousand euro. Too little: in fact, the maxi model she had several. It is not over: in the trunk there were also Kim tongue jewelry, piercing, and teeth. The value of the whole, as reported, is up to 10 million euro. Think about it next time you wonder if you should travel with a pair of silver earrings. Rudy Serra
Recarlo, loving groumette
The collection Love Me by Recarlo, groumette in white gold and diamonds.
What is love if not a link that is mutually desired? And the symbol is a wire of life that weaves like a thread, to form a fabric that is the life that flows. Behind this philosophical premise is the classic form of groumette, that is the sort of mesh that forms in jewelry necklaces, bracelets and even rings. And that was adopted by the Piedmont Maison Recarlo for his new collection Love Me. It is choice, but also a revisit, a re-interpretation, a resurrection. The metal mesh, in fact, is actually a plot which uses the shape of the heart, on which to focus the the eye on the different pieces. In any case, the brand does not betray its own interpretation of the jewelry. As in its most classic collections, including Love Me, the jewels are made of white gold and diamonds. The company also emphasizes the merit from the technical point of view, with a accuracy setting, “emphasized by models that highlight the centrality of diamonds.”
Pandora, the Stories from Sky silver collection, inspired by the cosmos.
Pandora attack. The warm autumn of the Danish brand is marked, among other things, by two initiatives: the first is the Stories from Sky collection, which is the name of a new line of jewelry inspired by the night sky. The new collection, which the company calls “hand finished second exclusive manufacturing techniques”, is silver and has the rings that cross, worked with small stones set. It is composed of ring, bracelet and earrings. Prices: the bracelet 925 Sterling Silver Coast € 119, earrings € 79. The other new feature is a commercial venture (but expires on October 2). In concept stores, shop-in-shop and adherents Gold jewelers in this initiative, compared with a minimum spend of 59 € in Pandora jewelry you can buy a ring to half its value. Giulia Netrese
Pearls and other from Rivière
The valuable creations of a small but virtuous Maison in Rome, Rivière Gioielli.
Having played the role of general manager of Verdi Gioielli for seven years, Andrea Frattarelli, Roman, degree in Economics, in 2014 decided to groped the adventure on his own and has bought Rivière Gioielli, Roman brand that boasts virtuous elaborations with precious stones and pearls. Last spring, Frattarelli bought the latest odds from Emiliano Micarelli: Rivière Jewels now is all his. The small but virtuous Roman Maison with registered office in Via Sant’Andrea delle Frate, can thus look to the future and focus on its proposals. Who are ambitious. Jewelry all made in Italy, designed in Italy and designed to delight in Italy, but not only.
The collections presenting this brand waiting to raise their profile (a little ‘communication more, please) are divided into seven categories. Here are the categories described in the same company: A Rule of Art, a selection of unique and unrepeatable jewels; Savoir-faire, the noble and pure forms of nature enlightened and enriched as few know how to do; Allure, synthesis of simplicity and combinations in the sign of the chromatic perfection; Ageless, timeless jewelry designed to add shine and elegance; Mandalay, refinement and warmth from the best mines in the world; Savoir-vivre, modern, playful and crossed by bold colors carefully measured; Myriad, essential shapes, geometric, which multiply to create new figures. Lavinia Andorno
The 2016 fall collection of the Danish brand Skagen: steel and much design.
A simple design for a better life. It is, in a nutshell, the philosophy stated by Skagen, a Danish brand that is inspired by the simple life, natural, easy. But also the encounter between technology and design. Skagen is a kind of concentrate of Denmark. The name comes from the fishing village of Skagen, where meet North and Baltic Sea waters. A place of the border, where you mix the deep waters and the sailors skills must be supported by effective tools. For this stainless steel it takes the form of jewelry, softened only by some colored glass, but always in the rigor of Nordic design. The formula works, as you can see from the images in the collection for fall 2016. Founded in 1989, Skagen it is now present in 80 countries around the world. And in addition to jewelry also it offers items and accessories, always dictated by the design that made it such a popular brand. Rudy Serra
The Anemones by Ferragamo
Three Anemones by Ferragamo: rose gold, sapphires, white diamonds, amethysts.
In view of the Spring 2017 (it’s never too early to announce collections), a new anemone is blooming in the collections designed by Ferragamo. The shape of this flower is recurrent in the work of the Florentine designer: appears on Ferragamo scarf, in a series of jewelry (very different from these) proposed in the past, and now it returns with the 2017 season. This collection is made of pink gold 18 carats and is made up of waterfalls and colorful gems: amethyst, onyx and sapphires spherical in shape and decorated with white diamonds. The necklace is particularly spectacular, with the recurring motif of the spheres. Compared to the collections made in the past, in this line of jewelry the shape of the flower is just sketched with the profile of the petals that enclose, as was a further bud, the sphere inside them. Alessia Mongrando
Sold the Reagan’s jewels
Sold the jewels belonged to Nancy Reagan, including some by Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels.
When it is said to wear an idea. Among the jewels belonged to Nancy Reagan (1921-2016), wife of US President Ronald Reagan (1911-2004) and auctioned by Christie’s in New York, there was also a Bulgari ring with the colors of the American flag . The former first lady had worn it July 4, 1986, on the occasion of the Statue of Liberty restoration. It was the highlight of the lots: the ring was sold for $ 319,500. But the gold ring with diamonds, sapphires and rubies was not the only jewel belonged to the historic couple. Drew attention a pair of earrings worn by Nancy Reagan during a visit to Margaret Thatcher in 1988, with the shape of the head of a lion, 18K gold and diamond eyes in sets with a similar shaped necklace, all signed Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace was sold for 56,250, earrings 21,250. Nancy Reagan loved the Bulgari jewelry: a bracelet in gold and diamonds of the Roman Maison, worn during official dinners, was sold for $ 40,000, much more than the original estimate ($ 7,000).
The sale of assets belonging to the Reagan also included furniture, works of decorative art, books, memorabilia, paintings, drawings and prints from their home in Los Angeles. Throughout the sale, divided in two days, he has sold for more than 5.7 million dollars. Federico Graglia