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New 925 Kulto rings with baguette stones

Published on May 21, 2023

Anello in argento rodiato con finitura oro e cubic zirconia gialli

New simple variant of rings signed Kulto 925 which, as the brand number indicates, are made of silver. This time Kulto 925 offers new rings that have baguette-cut stones as their distinguishing feature, i.e. with an elongated rectangular surface. Each ring mounts three stones, white or colored cubic zirconia. The metal, on the other hand, is silver, even in the version with a yellow gold finish.
Kulto 925 rhodium-plated 925 silver rings can use white, blue, green or yellow colored stones. For the version of the rings in 925 silver with a yellow gold finish, Kulto 925 combines white and light green zircons (price 39 euros).

Anello in argento rodiato e cubic zirconia bianchi — Ring in rhodium-plated silver and white cubic zirconia

Anello in argento rodiato con finitura oro e cubic zirconia bianchi — Rhodium plated silver ring with gold finish and white cubic zirconia

Anello in argento rodiato e cubic zirconia blu — Ring in rhodium-plated silver and blue cubic zirconia

Thais Bernardes, the Brazil studied Italy

Published on May 19, 2023

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Thais Bernardes, the jewels of Brazil that have a little bit of Italy ♦ ︎

There are many Brazilian citizens of Italian origin. But there are also designers who simply take an example from Italians, those who work in jewelry. This is the case of Thais Bernardes, who says: “I learned from the Italians to value details and invest in quality. My jewels follow a contemporary style for women who want, at the same time, to dictate fashion with elegance and lightness “.

The founder of the brand that has her name, among other things, was born and grew up in Minas Gerais, the place that is the largest producer of natural gemstones among the Brazilian states.

And growing in contact with the stones for jewelry gave her a decisive imprinting. Although she started her career as a model. Then, however, she studied gemology and jewelry design, with a specialization in Fashion Brand Management in Milan. Finally, in 2015 she founded the brand Thais Bernardes, now also at VicenzaOro September. Her jewels are all made of silver, gold and precious and semi-precious stones, “where the Italian workforce combined with the Brazilian tradition creates inimitable objects”.

Choker con pappagallo, argento e cubic zirconia — Choker with parrot, silver and cubic zirconia

Anello in argento, smalto e zirconia cubica — Ring in silver, enamel and cubic zirconia

Anello in argento, rodiato o placcato oro e zirconia cubica — Ring in silver, rhodium plated or gold plated and cubic zirconia

Anello in oro giallo 18 carati con smalto verde e zaffiro — 18K yellow gold ring with green enamel and sapphire

Orecchini in oro rosa 9 carati con smalto verde e zaffiro giallo — Earrings in 9 carat rose gold with green enamel and yellow sapphire

Anello in oro rosa 9 carati con smalto nero e peridoto — Ring in 9 carat rose gold with black enamel and peridot

Kulto 925 Curls with Ensign

Published on April 15, 2023

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Orecchini in argento dorato e cubic zirconia viola

The typical curls of Neapolitan Baroque architecture are the source of inspiration for Ensign: a sign, standard, flag and adopted for the Kulto 925 signed collection, which focuses on soft lines and semi-spherical volumes. The jewels are in 925 silver with a yellow gold finish and include necklaces, earrings and bracelets. The necklaces have a single pendant (69 euros) or double pendant (85 euros) and match the stud earrings (45 euros) or pendants, where two spheres are connected to each other by a thin chain (99 euros) and the bracelet (65 euros) .

The set is also presented in a variant in rhodium-plated silver and white or purple colored cubic zirconia and 925 silver with a rose gold finish, with slightly higher prices. Kulto 925 is a brand of the Diffusione Orologi group that offers silver jewelery to wear every day, even in the workplace.

Anello in argento dorato e cubic zirconia viola

The free spirit of Betony Vernon on the star of Pianegonda

Published on April 7, 2023

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Betony Vernon, direttrice creativa di Pianegonda

There are gregarious spirits, critical spirits, spirits of the times. Then, there are the free spirits. Caging them in a definition is impossible. They are composed of the same multiform matter present in the universe. Betony Vernon, design director of Pianegonda, is part of this small group of people who are many things in one. One aspect, however, is clear: she is not a woman who is satisfied. She likes to innovate, discover, create. With an ability to go beyond the boundaries established by the old rules. «But it’s not always easy, sometimes I feel like a candle in the wind», she tells jewels.com. The designer has settled in Italy, in Umbria, a couple of hours from the headquarters of Bros Manifatture in the Marche region.

If she has a free spirit, it is also her because Betony grew up in a non-traditional family in Virginia (USA): her helicopter pilot father also had a marked aptitude for artisanal and technical creativity. Her English mother was an art historian who was able to fight for civil rights in the 1960s, when it wasn’t very easy to do so. In short, an imprinting that Betony has cultivated over time and that has opened the door to a challenge to her comfort zone. Model, artist, designer, writer, sculptor, sexual anthropologist: Betony Vernon’s many lives in one follow an irregular path.

Anello maxi in argento, collezione Assoluto

Graduated in art history and goldsmithing in Virginia, the designer moved to Florence to specialize in metalworking at the Fuji Studio Art Workshop. «A beautiful city, but I needed to go further and I moved to Milan for a master’s degree at the prestigious Domus Academy», says Betony. «Architecture and design gurus such as Ettore Sottsass, Alessandro Mendini or Andrea Brandi were my teachers, the tutelary deities».

Anna Cleveland indossa la collezione Assoluto di Pianegonda

The decision to focus on design resulted in her first studio, Atelier B.V., which was followed by work for the Florentine Pampaloni and, as an interior designer, for Fornasetti. «And for Gianfranco Ferré I designed a collection of 30 pieces in gold and diamonds, on the theme of the safety pin: it was among the first fashion houses that crossed the border with jewellery». But she has also worked with Missoni, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Swarovski for jewels worn by Lady Gaga. It was in Milan that the designer discovered Pianegonda for the first time: «New, different jewellery, with an innovative design. And in silver, a metal that I love very much. I also thought that I would like to work if there was an opportunity. And the crossroads of destiny wanted it this way».

After a long parenthesis in Paris and the creation of videos, books, photographs, television programs such as The Boudoir for Mtv, sculptures and jewels, and after dealing without taboos with the theme of sensuality as a search for well-being, Betony Vernon received a phone call from Beatrice Beleggia, CEO of Bros Usa, the American branch of the Bros Manifatture group, which owns the Pianegonda brand. «I accepted with enthusiasm. The idea is to give a new identity to a historic brand. I started with colour: blue, like the sky I see from my house in Umbria», says the designer. And Betony Vernon seems the right person for her, precisely because of her interdisciplinary ability to create in different fields, which once would have been defined as Renaissance. Pianegonda, having left the Latin names of the collections on the street, perhaps not sufficiently perceptible to the general public, on the initiative of Betony has renewed the boutique in the fashion district of Milan, but also the packaging.

Assoluto, on the other hand, is the name of the first Pianegonda collection signed by Betony Vernon. Central motif: the sphere, one of the primordial forms and a design icon of the American creator. «The sphere is the center of life, of the cosmos, it represents the atom, the particle that makes up everything. It is at the same time something concrete and at the same time a symbol », explains Betony, who chose an unconventional model like Anna Cleveland for the collection.
The work for Pianegonda has just begun. Silver and gold will coexist under the stars of the designer, with simple and surprising shapes. Next stop: the new collection scheduled for autumn, in time for the appointment with Vicenzaoro.

Orecchini pendenti della collezione Assoluto

BE8 Jewels, positive laboratory

Published on March 30, 2023

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The BE8 Jewels creative laboratory, jewels combined with an ethical lifestyle ♦

It is called BE8 Jewels (evolution of the original name Otto Jewels), even if the team is made up of five people and the Maison was founded in 2013 by only one: Beppe Callegari, together with his brother Andrea, the third generation of a family of jewelers . In Padua, where the first single-brand store is located, the story of a passion began, so much so that the collection that debuted was called Primo Cuore: a jewel born from a personal experience and which has become a collection.

Anelli Give Love in oro 9 o 18 carati con pavé di zaffiri, diamanti e rubini

But calling it Maison is perhaps wrong: those who work at BE8 Jewels prefer to define it as “a creative laboratory promoting ethics, positivity and craftsmanship, whose goal is to inspire a lifestyle in which well-being and sharing are at the center”. Each Otto Jewels jewel is made of 925 silver, 9kt and 18kt gold, sometimes with natural stones such as diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires, selected and from sustainable supply chains. The brand defines itself as slow jewelry, with a production of each jewel being 100% made in Italy. It is present in Italy, France, Austria, Spain and Germany. The Give Love collection, which plays on the shape of the heart, and the Ex-Voto Hearts collection, are among the most recent productions of the brand and summarize the style and philosophy of the Maison.

Anelli in oro con pavé di diamanti bianchi e neri

Anelli in argento e oro con diamanti grigi

Orecchini pendenti in oro rosa e diamanti neri e bianchi

How to recognize real silver

Published on March 27, 2023

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A silver jewel cannot be missing from your collection. Earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets: silver is one of the most used metals and also one of the oldest used in jewelry. Furthermore, silver is also cheap compared to gold nowadays. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t imitated. Or, it can be used only as a light patina covering another, less noble metal. In short, how to recognize if your jewel is real silver?

Lemaire, bracciale d'argento indossato sopra il polsino — Lemaire, bracciale d’argento indossato sopra il polsino

There are several ways to recognize if a jewel is made of real silver:

1. Check if it has a brand
Genuine silver jewelery is often marked with hallmarks, which in jewelery is referred to as a hallmark. In the United States and most other countries, silver purity is indicated with initials such as 925 or sterling. These abbreviations indicate that the jewels are made with 92.5% pure silver. But abbreviations can also be used. In Italy, for example, there is also Arg. indicating the word silver. The hallmark is usually located inside the jewel, in an inconspicuous position.

In questo dettaglio è visibile la punzonatura 925

2. Perform the magnet test
Unlike gold, silver is weakly magnetic. But if a piece of jewelry is strongly attracted to a magnet it means that it is not made of real silver, but could be made of some other metal, such as steel or iron, which are strongly magnetic.

Collana in argento annerito by Giovanni Raspini

3. Nitric acid test
This test can determine the purity of silver. A small scratch is made on the jewelry and it is wetted with a drop of nitric acid. The color of the scratch after the acid has been applied will indicate the purity of the silver. However, this test can damage your jewelry, so it should only be done by a trained professional.

Bracciali in argento a maglia geometrica con charm

4. Bleach test
Genuine silver jewelry should tarnish if it comes into contact with bleach. Apply a drop of bleach to an inconspicuous area of the jewelry to find out if it tarnishes.

Bracciale e anello indossati — Bracciale e anello in argento di Pianegonda, indossati

5. Skin test
Silver jewelery does not cause skin reactions or discoloration. A possible skin reaction can also indicate if the jewelery is made of pure silver. However, keep in mind that some people may have allergic reactions to other metals, such as nickel, which may be present in jewellery. As we wrote before, a 92.5% silver jewel means that, in any case, the alloy is composed of 7.5% of other metals, very often copper. Pure silver is not used in jewellery, but is sold on the market in bullion. An ingot of pure silver is defined as 999/1000, because it is composed of 99.9% silver.

I gioielli sono in argento 925 riciclato, argento ossidato e oro 14 carati — I gioielli di Aurum sono in argento 925 riciclato, argento ossidato e oro 14 carati

Eleonora Ghilardi diving with H2O

Published on March 10, 2023

Argento

Water is the natural element that is most necessary for the development of life. And it is also a matter loved by human beings. In reality, however, it is not a single element, but a chemical compound of two hydrogen atoms bonded to an oxygen atom. In chemistry this relationship is summarized by the formula H2O. Water as a natural element represented by the formula is also the source of inspiration for the collection of Eleonora Ghilardi, an artisan-goldsmith and jewelry designer from Lombardy. Her H2O collection is a tribute to nature and to her most important element.

Furthermore, to underline the attention to natural balance, each jewel of the H2O line is packaged in recycled paper packaging, perfumed with a fragrance created specifically for the collection and a certificate of authenticity (Italian-English), jewel maintenance booklet (Italian- English) and cotton bag for the transport and protection of the jewel. The jewels recall the irregular splashes of a wave in shape and are made with the technique of lost wax casting in silver or bronze, with the addition of hard stones such as jasper or labradorite.

Anello in bronzo e bolla di vetro soffiato

Pianegonda travels the universe with Assoluto

Published on March 9, 2023

Argento

The new Pianegonda collection is the very first signed by the new creative director Betony Vernon, called to renew the brand that is now part of the Bros Manifatture group. The collection is therefore called Absolute. Even if the inspiration of the American designer is anything but. Assoluto flies high and is inspired by the origin of the universe. A theme that fascinates astronomers and physics professors but, after all, it is also what many philosophers have wondered in the last millennia.

Anello in argento della collezione Assoluto

In any case, it is not necessary to scan the galaxies to observe the essential style of the collection, which focuses on the shape of the sphere. The 23 jewels of the Assoluto collection, in brilliant silver, all bear a sphere to indicate what is believed to be the origin of the Big Bang, of the atom, of love, you name it. As we have already written here, the face of the Assoluto collection is the American model Anna Cleveland.

Orecchini a cerchio, collezione Assoluto

The idea of communicating the manufacturing technique is commendable: Assoluto is made in investment casting and assembled and completed entirely by hand. 925 silver is protected by two microns of 999 silver, i.e. pure silver. Subsequently, a further nanoceramic antioxidant protection is applied to the jewel which increases resistance to atmospheric agents and daily use, without altering the materiality and color of the silver.

Boccadamo is increasingly green

Published on March 7, 2023

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Is it possible to create green jewels even if they are other colors? It is the path that more and more companies are taking, convinced and aware that the aspect of environmental impact is no longer secondary, even in the choice of who buys. Boccadamo, a company specialized in affordable bijoux based in Frosinone, has also decided to follow a green path. Pushing on a decisive turn towards sustainability is the owner of the company, Tonino Boccadamo, who claims attention to the green ahead of its time, that is, already present for several years. Now the company has decided to underline the stages of the journey that began in 2013, with the decision to invest in photovoltaic systems.

The panels were used to use clean energy and make production self-sufficient, limiting energy supplies and reducing carbon dioxide emissions during plant operation, with minimal environmental impact. Then, Boccadamo also decided to use recycled silver and bronze, choosing certified suppliers, companies of reference in the trade, recovery and refining of precious metals, which have accreditations and certifications obtained from the main national and international authorities, concerning product quality , process, attention to the environment and safety.

Gold and silver are materials that can be recycled indefinitely, without losing their quality. The use of recycled silver and bronze, underlines the company, for Boccadamo jewels involves a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, water consumption and other impacts on the environment, since the use of recycled metals requires a much lower amount of resources than those extracted. Furthermore, the percentage of extracted silver still used for Boccadamo creations comes from transparent extractive mines, which respect and protect workers’ rights and encourage responsible commercial practices. The Chain of Custody and Code of Practice (CoP) certifications of the Responsible Jewelery Council (RJC), held by Boccadamo suppliers, constitute a guarantee of the integrity of the products and materials used, allowing the company to know the complete history of how they have been sourced, tracked and processed, from mine to retail. Finally, the crystals and semi-precious stones used do not contain lead and are all certified nickel free.

Anello in argento e cristallo della collezione Zoe

Artigiani al lavoro nel laboratorio Boccadamo

The face of Pianegonda is Anna Cleveland

Published on March 2, 2023

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Bracciale e collier in argento indossati

Patricia Cleveland was an iconic model in the 60s and 70s, one of the first African-American protagonists of the fashion world. Her daughter, Anna Cleveland, is now the protagonist of the new advertising campaign by Pianegonda, a brand of the Bros Manifatture group. A communication idea linked to the launch of the new Assoluto collection, designed by creative director Betony Vernon, which we will discuss on other pages.

Anna Cleveland also has a special bond with Italy as she grew up in a small town on Lake Maggiore. Ethereal face, defined as androgynous charm (in line with the times), she has worn for Yves Saint Laurent, Bulgari, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, Lanvin, Valentino, Maison Margiela, Ferragamo. The shooting for Pianegonda was directed by Betony Vernon herself, with shots entrusted to the French photographer Guillaume Thomas.

Anna Cleveland con orecchini e collana della collezione Assoluto

Anna Cleveland nella campagna di Pianegonda

Spring in color with Kultro 925

Published on March 2, 2023

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Anelli in argento con smalto colorato e cubic zirconia

The number 925 referring to silver indicates an alloy composed of 92.5% silver and the remaining 7.5% of another metal, often copper. It is also the best quality of silver used in jewellery, which inspires the Kulto 925 brand, which offers collections that always use this precious metal. But not always in the original white colour. Indeed, different types of processing make silver colored. This is the case, for example, of the vast Colors collection, which offers lively jewels for everyday use.

Anello in argento finitura oro e cubic zirconia

Colors by Kulto 925 offers necklaces, rings and earrings with an essential design made of 925 silver with different finishes. In particular, the collection includes pendants declined in different colors and a bold ring model. The jewels are finished with many enamel colors, which also have small cubic zirconia embedded: white, black, purple, green, yellow, grey, fuchsia, blue. The silver also has a gold finish. Necklaces 64 euros, rings 39 euros, silver rings covered with colored zircons 49 euros.

Orecchini in argento smaltato e cubic zirconia bianchi

Anello in argento con cubic zirconia azzurri e bianchi

Collane con pendente in argento smaltato e cubic zirconia

The art of simplicity in the bijoux by Dario Scapitta

Published on February 27, 2023

Argento

Being born in Valenza, as happened to Dario Scapitta, often means being destined to work in the world of jewelry. Valenza is the Italian capital of fine jewelry. But the roads are not always straight. Sometimes they lead out of the city. Dario Scapitta, for example, first took the direction for Milan, where he devoted himself to the study of set design and interior design at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts in Milan. Then, he headed north, until he reached Holland.

Anello in argento ossidato con cubic zirconia

In the Country of Tulips the designer remembered his roots and decided to take care of jewelry. But in his own way, with a very minimal and very Nordic style. The jewels of his brand, Dario Scapitta Design, are designed and produced in the Netherlands in a very limited number of pieces, to order. The lines of bracelets and necklaces are simple, as are the materials used: silver and enamel. Jewels that in 2023 also led to Inhorgenta, the Munich fair that offers a large space to the world of bijoux.

Collezione Continuum, orecchini in ottone placcato oro

Collezione Continuum, pendente in ottone placcato oro

Collezione Continuum, anello in ottone placcato oro

Collezione Euklidea, orecchini a bottone in argento e smalto rosso — Collezione Euklidea, orecchini in argento e smalto rosso

Collezione Euklidea, anello in argento e smalto nero

Collezione Segmenta, anello a due dita in argento, smalto

Calestani’s rock silver

Published on February 19, 2023

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Soon it will be a silver anniversary. The marriage that has lasted for 30 years, however, is that between Claudio Calestani and his Milanese workshop, where he handcrafts rings, bracelets, but also silver buckles, his specialty. Calestani, however, is not just any jeweler: his style is very recognizable due to the connotation of the jeweler’s passions, rock, motorcycles and martial arts, which characterize his production. Furthermore, it is a profession that is also a family legacy: in Casalmaggiore (Cremona) the grandfather was one of the founders, a century ago, of the gold-plated Federal Goldsmiths Association and the United Factories.

Bracciale in argento a maglie regolabili con cuori e serpenti

Some symbols recur in Claudio Calestani’s production, such as the snake, which is also the icon of the Maison. Rings and bracelets are solid and voluminous, with rounded shapes, in some cases with burnished metal that adds volume and thickness to silver jewellery. The chains are sturdy, with links that add a special texture to the metal.

Bracciale in argento con cuori e serpenti

Anello a spirale con dettaglio in bronzo

Anello in argento con simbolo del serpente

Charlotte Chesnais well-rounded

Published on February 10, 2023

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New jewels signed by the French designer Charlotte Chesnais ♦

Charlotte Chesnais was the rising star of the jewelry world, winner of the Andam fashion award 2015, the international award that supports fashion talents and from this year also accessories, a category assigned to the young designer who debuted in 2014 with the homonymous brand. Pure and seductive lines for the pupil of Nicolas Ghesquière from Balenciaga (now the designer is the creative director of the Louis Vuitton brand), who to create his pieces first models clay and then melts them in silver, vermeil and gold, in some cases with the addition of small diamonds.

Collier in vermeil, lettera Q. La catena è venduta a parte

The inspiration comes from the female body, from its curves, even from motherhood. In fact, the jewels have rounded shapes, perhaps a little intricate, but never aggressive. Wearing spirals and interconnected circles such as earrings, rings or bracelets occupy a three-dimensional space, yet they are strangely simple too. At least just enough to be able to combine them easily. But the new AlplhaJewels Collection is instead inspired by the letters of the alphabet, naturally interpreted with the creativity of the designer, who recently opened a new boutique at 169 Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris.

Orecchini a cerchio in vermeil — Orecchini in vermeil

Orecchini Saturn Blow in vermeil e smalto rosso

Collier della Alphabet Collection, lettera C

Collier della Alphabet Collection, lettera N

Charlotte Chesnai e la Alphabet Collection (immagine da Facebook)

How to clean and store silver jewelry

Published on January 29, 2023

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Some helpful advice on silver: what does the number 925, how to clean the jewelry, allergies.

Silver has legions of fans: not only because the jewelry made with this metal cost an average less than gold. Some people love the shine and lightness of this metal. But beware: not all the silver is all silver.

Orecchini in argento della collezione Zephirus — Mikky Eger, orecchini in argento della collezione Zephirus

Sterling Silver. There is silver and silver. Usually jewelry is not a pure metal, because silver is too soft to create jewelry that do not warp. To make it more robust, silver is melted usually together with small copper parts. Sterling Silver is a pure silver mix approximately 92.5% and 7.5% of other alloys. The number that is often imprinted, ie 925, is in fact referring to the percentage of pure metal used, 925 parts in 1000. There are countries where only the 925 silver can be labeled as pure silver, as Usa. But in other Member tolerance it is greater. In Italy, for example, it has also admitted the silver marked 800.

Anello a forma di turbante ottomano. Argento, oro, crisoprasio di Elena Okutova

Features. Silver is used by more into jewelry because is the most white metal when is as pure. Not only: it also has the highest thermal conductivity. It’s metal heated more easily than the other. Careful, however: it is also the metal that has the highest electrical conductivity, more than copper. It is not true that silver in contact with the air becomes dark. Silver is stable in pure air and pure water. Darkens, instead, when it is in contact with ozone, hydrogen sulfide, or air containing traces of sulfur compounds.

Bracciale in argento rodiato e cubic zirconia di Pianegonda

Matter of skin. Silver is nice to see, both in the glossy version and in the satin, but some prefer it with the signs of oxyde which lend an air longer lived. The silver or other metals that are added in the alloy, however, can cause allergies for sensitive skin: inflammation, blackening.

Anello della collezione Paillettes di Giovanni Raspini

Plated or solid silver. In case you want to figure out if your jewelry is silver plated or solid, try to examine the joints or the wear areas. If you notice a different color of the metal (but not oxidation), this means that the jewelry is silver plated.

Collane in argento e turchese del marchio Kolié 925, indossate

How to clean silver jewelry. Silver is a soft and delicate metal, so you have to wash it gently. A cleaning can be performed easily with a soft toothbrush and toothpaste very little, provided that it is not of those brighteners or gel. In short, it takes toothpaste less aggressive as possible. Just rub gently and rinse immediately the jewel. An alternative is to use baking soda powder, made like pasta after adding few drops of water. Also in this case the risk is to eliminate too silver, so you have to gently clean and rinse immediately.

Anello Yakasha con zaffiri blu su argento rodiato nero di Flora Bhattacharya

Anello antico del Kazakistan in argento e turchese

Silver with colored stones in the Olympus of Desmos

Published on January 25, 2023

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Desmos in ancient Greek means more or less connection, bond. And the 925 silver jewelery brand Desmos, created by a company specializing in the processing of this metal, Chrysos, offers jewels that translate the concept contained in the name into practice. At Vicenzaoro Desmos presented the Olympia collection in 925 silver, yellow gold and rhodium plated, with green topaz. A collection that follows Divina, a line always in silver, but which uses red garnets. The characteristics of these collections are two: the use of bands with the structure of the cable, i.e. composed of many intertwined threads, or with diamond-coated balls joined together to form bracelets and necklaces, but also combined as a border for rings.

Anello Olympia in argento e topazi verdi

Chrysos, a company located near Treviso, has been producing jewelery for 30 years also on behalf of third parties and specializes in diamond-cut chains and balls in 925 silver and gold, with a sample collection of more than 4000 models. A production technique that is then used for the Desmos brand.

Anello in argento con granato rosso — Anello Divina in argento con granato rosso

Orecchini Divina in argento con granato rosso

Bracciale Divina in argento con granato rosso indossato

Bracciale Divina in argento con granato rosso

How to clean gold-plated jewelry

Published on January 18, 2023

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Gold-plated jewels are not all the same. Discover the differences and how to clean gold-plated jewelery ♦ ︎

The proverb teaches: all that glitters is not all gold. True. Because gold jewelery often has only a small part of it. Sometimes very small: it is a thin, very thin patina of gold that covers another metal, like silver, copper or bronze. But, be careful, not all the gold covers are the same: there are more resistant or those so light that they threaten to disappear after the second dusting. So when you buy a jewel, you have to pay attention to how it is described. Because the differences are really many. And if a technical data sheet of the jewel is not provided, ask the manufacturer or retailer for the characteristics of the workmanship.

Collana in ottone placcato oro — Rosantica, collana in ottone placcato oro

Gold plated

With this technique a thin layer of gold is applied on a less expensive metal, usually copper or silver, but in some cases also bronze. On average the plating provides to cover these metals with a layer of gold of about 2 microns (ie 2 thousandths of a millimeter) that can be applied with different techniques. The most common system for obtaining plating is the immersion of the jewel in a tank filled with a solution containing metal ions to be applied, which are integrated into the surface thanks to the action of the electric current and the resulting chemical reaction, phenomenon that is called electrolysis. Naturally, the thicker the applied gold layer the more the jewel’s plating will last over time. In a nutshell: Galvanic is a technique, used mostly in the industrial field, which allows to cover a non-precious metal with a thin layer of a more precious or noble or passivable metal, exploiting the electrolytic deposition.
Tip: the gold-plated jewelry should be cleaned gently with water, a drop of soap, and dried with a soft cloth, without rubbing it with too much energy.

Gold filled

This term comes from the USA. The gold-filled jewels have the composition 14K 1/20 G.F. In practice, on the surface of the object there is a 14 carat gold layer, with a minimum of 5% to a maximum of 20% of the object’s weight. In comparison to a simple plating, in short, the gold filled jewel has a higher percentage of gold. It is therefore more difficult for a scratch to bring out the underlying metal: a jewel with this type of cover will not be easily distinguished from a jewel of only gold. But, beware: in the case of sale, its value will be lower.

Tip: You can clean a jewel made with the gold filled technique with some peace of mind: a drop of liquid soap in warm water and a toothbrush with soft bristles is enough to make the jewel clean and shiny, after drying it with a cloth cotton or, better, synthetic fabric. But be careful not to rub too hard.

Vermeil

It is a French term: the vermeil is 925 sterling silver covered with thin layers of gold. While the standard plating is about 2 microns of gold, a vermeil coating is on average 1 micron and a half. The gold used is 14 carats. Although the gold cover layer is very thin, the integration between gold and silver works very well and guarantees good resistance. Also in this case the process used is the electrolytic one.
Tip: even in this case, do not use aggressive chemicals for cleaning. Just a little bit of lukewarm water with soap and a lot of delicacy in polishing with a soft cloth.

Tous, anello in vermeil con gemme e perla

Collezione Baoli, collana con pendente in argento placcato oro — Flora Bhattacharya, collezione Baoli. Collana con pendente in argento placcato oro

Collier Aida, in ottone placcato oro. Prezzo: 1480 euro — Hervé Van der Straeten. Ottone placcato oro 24 carati

Collezione Peggy, bracciale placcato oro giallo con lapislazzulo. Prezzo: 850 dollari — Aurélie Bidermann, collezione Peggy, bracciale placcato oro giallo con lapislazzulo

The fantastic architecture of Mikky Eger

Published on January 12, 2023

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They are a real artist jewels the ones created by Mikky Eger, German moved to Milan with a studio laboratory- apartment in the creative Tortona area. Micro and macro sculptures with semiprecious stones wrapped around arm or fingers. Wherever dominates the nature’s theme expressed in many forms: the sea and its big waves are chasing each other in curves and spirals of pendants, earrings and necklaces for the New Wave collection, in silver and pink or yellow gold plated silver.

Collana La Bora in argento, oro, quarzo rosa, rubellite e di amanti

They look like shells or snails surrounding faceted and colorful semiprecious stones in Surf’n’Turf collection, but in reality are the silver dunes on the Maroccan desert. The metal is bent, twisted and finished to give the impression of motion highly tactil, for example, in Volcanic Passion, texture can only be that of lava stone. From organic shapes to another reality, Metropolis, you can imagine from the name, is the future made of geometric overlays that create imaginative architectures. Without the anxiety of Fritz Lang movie.

Collana Oasis in argento, agata blu, tormalina, ametista

Anello in argento, quarzo rosa, tormalina, rubellite

The Kulto 925 padlock for Valentine’s Day

Published on January 10, 2023

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Collana con finitura oro e cubic zirconia

The countdown to Valentine’s Day has already begun. And the search for a suitable gift for the occasion has also begun: the jewel is the most suitable choice. But without being forced to apply for a bank loan. Kulto 925 bijoux are designed precisely to keep spending low, without giving up the gift. For February 14th (and beyond), the brand specializing in silver jewelery chooses the padlock symbol, with which the partners hope to secure the couple’s affection. Here, for example, is a double necklace in rhodium-plated 925 silver with two pendants, a heart-shaped padlock with cubic zirconia pavé and a delightful key (69 euros).

Orecchini in argento e placcatura oro con cubic zirconia — Orecchini in argento e finitura oro con cubic zirconia

The necklace also has a matching bracelet, a light chain with an adjustable clasp (49 euros) and stud earrings, two heart-shaped padlocks with cubic zirconia pavé (44 euros). The heart-shaped padlock covered in cubic zirconia and its silver key are also the central motif in the rhodium-plated 925 silver set consisting of a necklace (59 euros) and a bracelet (49 euros) accompanied by pendant earrings (44 euro) with heart-shaped padlock with cubic zirconia. The same set is also available in the 925 silver version with a yellow gold finish, a set consisting of a necklace (59 euros), a bracelet (49 euros) and earrings in the stud version (44 euros).

Orecchini pendenti in argento e cubic zirconia

Bracciale in argento con finitura oro e cubic zirconia

Bracciale in argento con pendente — Bracciale in argento con ciondolo

Pandora launches a geometric link

Published on January 5, 2023

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Pandora starts 2023 with something new. This is the new Moments geometric shirt. According to the Danish company, this jewel also becomes an icon of the brand. The geometric Moments sweater ushers in a new style: it was designed 20 years after the iconic Pandora snake sweater, which made Pandora globally famous. The new geometric Moments shirt is designed with pyramid and spherical studs to capture and reflect light. The material used is 925 sterling silver.

La nuova maglia geometrica Moments indossata

Each studded link is made up of an outer section and a central section. The external mesh is produced by printing together small silver plates that form the pyramidal and spherical volumes. The 4 individual sections are folded together and overlaid onto the previous layer in a Pandora exclusive process. The new link clasp design is a hand finished 925 sterling silver heart with a spring loaded clasp that allows for effortless wearing. The new light and flexible mesh makes it suitable for everyday wear and is available both as a bracelet and as a necklace.

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