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The jewels of the Year of the Rabbit

Published on January 20, 2023

Roberto Coin, anello in oro bianco con diamanti brown, zaffiri blu e arancio, granati verdi

2023 begins on January 22 and is the Year of the Rabbit, according to Chinese tradition. Chinese New Year is the first of 16 days of celebrations, running until February 5th. But the sign of the rabbit will accompany all 12 months. The Rabbit (expressed by the ideogram 兔), or Hare, is the fourth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese Zodiac. It is a quiet animal, very shy, thoughtful and also lucky. The Year of the Rabbit is associated with the symbol 卯.

According to Chinese astrology, those born in the Year of the Rabbit are favored for careers such as diplomat or politician. Those born in the rabbit years are also sociable and fortunate people. But also very sensitive and delicate. Those who believe in Chinese and perhaps even Western astrology can find dozens of definitions and characteristics for those who are destined to carry the beliefs of others with them throughout their lives. But the fact is that the astrological sign, whether Western or Chinese, has also been a source of inspiration for jewelers for thousands of years. Also for the year of the rabbit, therefore, there is no shortage of jewels with the appearance of the rodent.

Lydia Courteille, anello coniglio in oro rodiato, diamanti, smalto

Coniglio in oro bianco e diamanti di Master Exclusive Jewellery

Elemento di Pandora per l'anno del coniglio — Elemento di Pandora per l’anno del coniglio

Can Cleef & Arpels, coniglio in oro rosa madreperla, occhio di tigre

Brooke Gregson’s jewelry

Published on August 11, 2022

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Collana con tormalina watermelon, smeraldi, spinelli rosa, granati viola e diamanti

London-and Los Angele based designer Brooke Gregson: high-end jewelry with a mysterious flavor. ♦

Brooke Gregson was born in Los Angeles and works between London and California. The designer became famous among the emerging jewelers on the banks of the Thames thanks to a collection dedicated to the constellations, between astrology and astronomy, followed by many others in which the protagonists are colored gems. The Astrology collection is composed of simple pendants in brushed gold, on which small diamonds mark the lines that make up the constellations of the zodiac. It is no coincidence: the designer has in fact also studied astronomy, in addition to the classic gemology that was used to revolutionize the proposal of her collections.

Collana Aries (Ariete) in oro spazzolato e diamanti

Another collection that has been successful, in fact, is called Planetary, and is also based in this case to the stars, with Martians earrings and crescent moons. Nothing bizarre, you know: also in this case the jewelry is gold and and diamonds, absolutely terrestrial. Another trail route from Brooke is that of silk combined with large stones: there are so several bracelets in which this material is interwoven with gold and combines with large stones like emeralds and diamonds. Speaking of stones: another feature of the brand is to propose unusual cuts, even irregular. Like Nefertiti necklace with a large opal skewed framed by gold and diamonds (it costs 8255 pounds). Her jewelry can be found in some world class shopping in the UK, USA, France, Germany, Japan and Dubai.

Anello Neptune con opale nero, spinelli e granato

Collana con rodocrosite intagliata a cuore

Collana con rubino, diaspro, unkite, thulite, ridocrasite, quarzo rosa, opale rosa

Collana talismano in oro inciso, smeraldo e zaffiri

Roberto Coin’s zodiac

Published on April 29, 2022

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What hasn’t changed in a thousand and more years now? The idea that fate is determined or influenced by the stars. In other words: the belief that astrology is a serious matter. For many it is a game, for others it is a faith, for still others a habit. But there are also those who don’t care, even if when asked “what sign are you?” the disbeliever can answer immediately. However it is considered, astrology is part of popular, widespread culture, even if it has no scientific basis (but today a post on Facebook counts more than the opinion of an astronomer). All this premise to understand why most jewelers choose to create collections with the signs of the zodiac.

Roberto Coin too offers a series of unisex medallions, with the symbols of Libra, Sagittarius, Capricorn, etc. The line is part of the Venetian Princess collection. The medallions are made of shiny or satin gold, while the zodiac signs are indicated with small designs traced with lines of brilliant diamonds on its surface. The chain of each locket is also special, designed to be worn in different ways. Each chain and each diamond is handmade.

Medaglione con il segno dell'ariete — Medaglione con il segno dell’ariete

Medaglione con il segno dell'acquario — Medaglione con il segno dell’acquario

The stars of Temple St. Clair

Published on May 9, 2020

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Pendente Moonface in oro e zaffiri, cristallo di rocca intagliato

Astrology, stars, luck. All elements that marked the Middle Ages and that have not disappeared for a slice of humanity. Among which there is also Temple St. Clair, an American designer who founded her company in 1986 in Florence, Italy, starting a collaboration with the goldsmiths who are part of the guild, a corporation that has its roots in the Middle Ages. Exactly. Although, in truth, the designer obtained a master’s degree in Italian Renaissance literature (i.e. the artistic period after the Middle Ages) at Middlebury College.

Orecchini con zaffiri, rubini, granato, tsavorite, pietra di luna blu

St. Clair, after studying jewelry in Florence, has embarked on its way. She prefers gold jewelry, very colorful and, in particular, amulets made with rock crystal and triple gold granulation. She has a style that is partly inspired by the jewelry and architecture of another era, but reinterpreted with a contemporary fantasy. Her work has received many awards. But, just like the Renaissance humanists, the designer cultivates many interests. For example, she wrote two books: Alchemy, A Passion for Jewels, published by Harper Collins in 2008 and The Golden Menagerie published by Assouline in 2016. In addition to astrology, as evidenced by the Celeste collection.

Orecchini in oro, diamanti, zaffiri, pietra di luna blu reale

Pendente a tripla orbita con diamanti, zaffiri e 18 carati

Pendente mezzaluna in oro e pietra luna blu

Ciondolo in oro a tripla granulazione con zaffiri

Pandora’s zodiac

Published on November 21, 2019

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The zodiac signs seen by Pandora in a new collection of silver charms and cubic zirconia ♦ ︎

What sign is your bracelet? This is the question you can ask whenever jewelry is inspired by the zodiac. And that is the signs that by convention and conviction of the ancients take their name from a constellation (those that even in the past were visible to the naked eye), following the classic order: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio , Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.

Since Indian astronomers and astrologers have codified this celestial vision a couple of millennia ago, jewelers have also adapted to provide precious elements in the form of icons that refer to the zodiac signs. Last in this millennial list is Pandora, which for autumn 2019 has decided to offer its classic silver and cubic zirconia charm with the shape of the signs used by astrology. It is not known if they also bring good luck. Retail price for each zodiac sign: 39 euros.

Segno dell'Acquario — Segno dell’Acquario

Swarovski among the stars

Published on March 13, 2018

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The necklaces dedicated to the zodiac signs of Swarovski. Images and price ♦ ︎
“It may be that the old astrologers have overturned the truth exactly, when they believed that the stars controlled the destinies of men. The time will come when men will control the fate of the stars, “predicted Arthur C. Clarke, one of the historic authors of science fiction. Maybe. But as long as the conquest of space does not take place, the stars will convince a part of humanity that their combinations have some influence on the lives of humans.
Taurus, Libra, Scorpio: the constellations that for astronomers have a meaning, for those who believe in astrology assume pleasant (or unpleasant) clues to aspects of the character or what awaits us in the future. It is useless to discuss the reliability of astrology: those who believe in it, like Swarovski, just believe in it. This is proved by the Zodiac collection, composed of a series of pendants, obviously made with Swarovski crystals. Each pendant is dedicated to a sign of the zodiac and who knows how to be an efficient talisman. The necklaces are made of metal with rhodium and rose gold finish and Swarovski crystals. Price: 79 euros. Giulia Netrese

The Rooster’s jewels

Published on February 21, 2017

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Roberto Coin, anello per l'anno del Gallo

The year of the Rooster Fire celebrated from jewelry: rings and pins dedicated to the sign of Chinese astrology.
You were born in 1933 or 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005? In this case you should wear one of these jewels. Because 2017 is, as the years over listed, with the sign of the Rooster, according to Chinese astrology. Indeed, better, the current year is the Rooster Fire. In Chinese astrology, in fact, every year Zodiac is associated with an animal, but at the same time, one of five elements: gold, wood, water, fire, earth. In this case, Gallo and Fire. Do not miss this opportunity, because the next combination of the two elements will take place only between 60 years. As with all the different astrologie (there will be one that guess that fate? who knows), also the chinese associates certain characteristics to those who belong to a particular sign. In the case of the Fire Rooster, people born under this combination would be very punctual and have great responsibility in the workplace. But beware: enjoy yourself with a jewel is also necessary for another reason. Also according to the astrologers of Beijing and surroundings, the year which marks its sign is particularly unfortunate. And if the bad luck looms, maybe a jewel in the shape of a rooster will keep her away. Giulia Netrese

Buccellati, spilla gallo in oro. Prezzo: 3045 dollari su 1stbis

Gallo di epoca Vittoriana, con diamanti — Gallo di epo

Spilla di Tiffany in orom diamanti e rubini

Spilla in oro con corniola, rubino, diamanti