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The jewels of Tefaf Maastricht




In Maastricht (Netherlands) Tefaf is back (11-19 March) and, alongside antiques and works of art from the 270 exhibitors, it also presents, as always, extraordinary high jewellery. On display are vintage designer jewels, but also new ones, signed by Maisons that choose Tefaf to showcase their new creations, such as the German Hemmerle, Boghossian, Otto Jakob, but there are also jewelery brands such as van Cleef & Arpels .

Collana in oro, smeraldi, zaffiri e diamanti di Van Cleef & Arpels
Collana in oro, smeraldi, zaffiri e diamanti di Van Cleef & Arpels

Among the new jewels present, new pieces presented by the artist-designer Anna Hu should not be forgotten, such as the Enchanted Lily Bangle bracelet, centered by a 53.92-carat peridot with colored gems, diamonds and gems. But even vintage jewelry has a special charm. For example, the heritage necklace and clip pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels created in 1971 in yellow gold, with 13 engraved emeralds for approximately 35.52 carats, 14 Burmese sapphires also engraved for approximately 32.17 carats and diamonds.

Fabergé, spilla in oro, diamanti e crisopraso
Fabergé, spilla in oro, diamanti e crisopraso

Another piece out of the ordinary is the brooch with a chrysoprase in the center signed by Fabergé: it has an extraordinary provenance, which includes three European royal families, Danish, Greek and Russian imperial. Last note: last year at Tefaf (which was held in June due to covid) a sensational, incredible robbery took place, with the theft of a necklace worth 27 million euros. But it seems that no one has been put off by this precedent.

Anna Hu, collana Peacock
Anna Hu, collana Peacock
Boghossian, orecchini con conch pearl, diamanti gialli e zaffiri rosa
Boghossian, orecchini con conch pearl, diamanti gialli e zaffiri rosa
Hemmerle, anello con diamante brillante di 5,68 carati e diamanti reverse
Hemmerle, anello con diamante brillante di 5,68 carati e diamanti reverse per 2,5 carati







Boghossian’s Kissing Diamonds




Two diamonds instead of one. In fact, why settle when kissing diamonds, the setting created by Boghossian combines different diamonds and makes them fit together so as to make them look like a single stone? Of course, setting one gem on top of another is one of the latest trends in fine jewelry, but in the interpretation of the Geneva-based maison this process, which requires great precision and cutting, can last up to a year.

Orecchini Kissing Diamond, con morganite e tormalina rosa
Orecchini Kissing Diamond, con morganite e tormalina rosa

The result? Unique pieces of extreme lightness, almost suspended in the air, thanks to the use of gold reduced to the bare minimum. A similar concept expressed, for example, in the Art of Inlay collection, where to obtain a natural contrast of brightness and color, precious stones, sapphires, emeralds are used, as well as the halo style (when a central stone is surrounded by others smaller) in its most original variants. It is a tribute to the art that flourished during the Mughal empire, India. But it is above all a tribute to the art of the Genevan artisans, capable of creating these refined jewels.
Collezione Inlay, orecchini con turchese, diamanti, madreperla
Collezione Inlay, orecchini con turchese, diamanti, madreperla

Collezione Inlay, anello con calcedonio, giada bianca e zaffiro
Collezione Inlay, anello con calcedonio, giada bianca e zaffiro
Kissing Diamond, anello in oro con diamante marquise e smeraldo
Kissing Diamond, anello in oro con diamante marquise e smeraldo
Orecchini con diamanti incastonati in zaffiri blu
Orecchini con diamanti incastonati in zaffiri blu

Collezione Kissing Diamond, anello in oro bianco con diamante incastonato in una acquamarina
Collezione Kissing Diamond, anello in oro bianco con diamante incastonato in una acquamarina







Extraordinary Bomare

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The extraordinary stones byBomare, brand founded in Geneva by Marc Boghossian ♦ ︎
Before Boghossian was Boghossian, that is a high-end jewelry brand admired all over the world, there was Bomare. This is the name of the Geneva-based company specializing in high-end colored diamonds, precious stones and unique jewelry creations. Marc Boghossian, Swiss of Armenian-Middle Eastern origin, founded Bomare in 1997. The company, which was present in GemGenève, offers natural pink, blue and yellow diamonds, large white diamonds, rubies and Burmese sapphires, Colombian emeralds and natural pearls. Things for refined investors and collectors. On the other hand, the Boghossian family has been in the diamond and jewelery industry for more than six generations.

Anello con diamante blu e diamanti rosa
Anello con diamante blu e diamanti rosa

A tradition that is rooted in time, in short, and that has helped to build the fame of Bomare. The Maison emphasizes that it has chosen to buy rough diamonds in conflict-free countries, in South Africa, in full compliance with the Kimberley process. The gems are then polished in New York and in Antwerp and are all certified with the Gia and Ssef laboratories. In GemGenève Bomare featured a titanium butterfly pendant, paved with diamonds and sapphires, but above all with a large pink diamond in the center, next to a necklace made of pear cut diamonds with 7.5 carat yellow diamonds. Pieces that do not go unnoticed.

Anello con importante diamante fancy intense yellow
Anello con importante diamante fancy intense yellow
Collana di diamanti taglio pera con diamante giallo pendente
Collana di diamanti taglio pera con diamante giallo pendente
Orecchini con smeraldi della Colombia e diamanti
Orecchini con smeraldi della Colombia e diamanti
Pendente a forma di farfalla in titanio con diamante rosa al centro
Pendente a forma di farfalla in titanio con diamante rosa al centro
Spilla con diamanti e smeraldo colombiano
Spilla con diamanti e smeraldo colombiano







Masterpieces, high jewelry in London





High jewelry at the Masterpieces London fair: from Boghossian to Cindy Chao, Chatila, Grima … Here are the exhibitors ♦ ︎

From June 27 to July 3, in an exceptionally flushed London, Masterpieces London returns, an antique fair, arts and great jewels. In addition to the jewels of the time, also in this edition the high contemporary jewelry is not missing. Among the Maison present, for example, there is Boghossian, the sixth generation of jewelers based in Geneva, strong in the long Armenian tradition, with a passion for researching and treating rare gems around the world. La Maison is known for its innovative craftsmanship, which requires exceptional mastery techniques to contribute to the art of jewelry, as with the Inlay, Kissing and Merveilles collections.

Boghossian, orecchini Kissing, con fancy intense pink diamond
Boghossian, orecchini Kissing, con fancy intense pink diamond

Another jewel of the artist at Masterpieces London is Cindy Chao, who has kept the ancient European technique of lost wax. At the London fair she presents two collections of Art Jewel products, the Masterpieces Black Label masterpieces and the White Label Collection, both sought after by the most demanding connoisseurs at international auctions. The Royal Butterfly Brooch was adopted by the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC in 2010.

Black Label Masterpiece II. Spilla Marguerite, con smeraldo cabochon, diamanti fancy, tsavoriti, lacca su titanio
Black Label Masterpiece II. Spilla Marguerite, con smeraldo cabochon, diamanti fancy, tsavoriti, lacca su titanio

But the names of great Maison at Masterpieces London are several, such as Chatila, Eliane Fattal, Grima, Fabio Salini, Van Cleef & Arpels, Verdura, Wartski. A great opportunity for lovers of fine jewelry. Federico Graglia




Cindy Chao, la collana The Art Jewel Emerald Architectural
Cindy Chao, la collana The Art Jewel Emerald Architectural
Cindy Chao, spilla Black Label Royal Feather, con zaffiri, diamanti bianchi e fancy, titanium
Cindy Chao, spilla Black Label Royal Feather, con zaffiri, diamanti bianchi e fancy, titanium
Chatila, collana con diamanti briolette e smeraldi
Chatila, collana con diamanti briolette e smeraldi
Wartski, talismano a forma di mano in cristallo di rocca intagliato e smalto
Wartski, talismano a forma di mano in cristallo di rocca intagliato e smalto







The Biennale of high jewelery




In Paris the Biennale des Antiquaires is back with great jewels ♦ ︎
In Paris, at the Grand Palais, the Biennale des Antiquaires (11-17 September) is back. It follows the fair, a bit debated, of 2016. And more, it is still called Biennale, but it was decided that this year will be held every year: who knows if it will change its name. He has certainly changed president: he chose an American, Christopher Forbes, vice president of the publishing house and big collector. In addition, an independent expert committee, called to verify the authenticity of the pieces on display (some fake had caused a scandal last year) was introduced.
In short, the great fair founded in 1959 by André Malraux, novelist and French minister at Culture, changes. But at the same time it remains the same: this year there will be 94 exhibitors with proposals ranging from antiques, Renaissance paintings to Pop art, from watches to jewels. The latter category, for fans, is divided into vintage jewels, with pieces by Maisons as Van Cleef & Arpels or Cartier, and high jewelery with few selected brands: Boghossian, Glenn Spiro, Anna Hu, Moussaieff Jewelers, Nirav Modi. Federico Graglia




Boghossian, anello con diamanti e zaffiri
Boghossian, anello con diamanti e zaffiri
Anna Hu, farfalla
Anna Hu, farfalla
Anello di de Grisogono con diamante centrale, 412 rubini e 94 diamanti bianchi
Anello di de Grisogono con diamante centrale, 412 rubini e 94 diamanti bianchi
Bracciale Tutti i Frutti di Cartier, 1938
Bracciale Tutti i Frutti di Cartier, 1938
Collana di Boghossian con diamanti gialli e bianchi
Collana di Boghossian con diamanti gialli e bianchi
Orecchini di Boghossian con diamanti gialli e bianchi
Orecchini di Boghossian con diamanti gialli e bianchi
Collier a forma di piuma in titanio con diamanti e tormalina Paraiba
Collier a forma di piuma in titanio con diamanti e tormalina Paraiba
Collier e bracciale di Van Cleef & Arpels, 1960
Collier e bracciale di Van Cleef & Arpels, 1960
Orecchini di diamanti e rubini di Nirav Modi
Orecchini di diamanti e rubini di Nirav Modi
Spilla di Bulgari, 1960
Spilla di Bulgari, 1960
Tiara con diamanti del 1910
Tiara con diamanti del 1910

Orecchini di Van Cleef & Arpels
Orecchini di Van Cleef & Arpels con zaffiri e rubini







Masterpiece of jewelery in London

Back to Masterpiece London, art, antiques, but also many jewelries ♦ ︎
Masterpiece London (June 29 – July 5) is one of the highlights for those who love art and antiques. And the jewels. The fair brings together 150 of the best galleries and specialists around the world, and attracts 40,000 visitors on average. As mentioned, there are also jewels and jewelers, with pieces of antiquity, but also new creations. There are Maison like Grima and Hammerle who choose to be present only here in London and Tefaf. From Wallace Chan to Van Cleef & Arpels, from Boghossian to Cartier, Boucheron, Jar and Fabergé, you can find the most interesting pieces with Wartski, Symbolic & Chase, Verdura, Hancocks and SJ Phillips. As always, there there is jewelery created by painters and sculptors, such as Calder, or jewelry that can represent a bridge between different disciplines, such as those of Theo Fennell. Here are some of the most interesting pieces that are present in the exhibition catalog. Federico Graglia




Spilla del 19esimo secolo a forma di ape, con topazi o rosa, diamanti e smeraldi
Spilla del 19esimo secolo a forma di ape, con topazi o rosa, diamanti e smeraldi

Spilla di Alexander Calder
Spilla di Alexander Calder
Bracciale di Louis Osman in argento e turchese, 1968
Bracciale di Louis Osman in argento e turchese, 1968
Bracciale di Boghossian con diamanti e perle
Bracciale di Boghossian con diamanti e perle
Bracciale di Cartier a forma di due tigri
Bracciale di Cartier a forma di due tigri
Collier in oro e diamanti, Afro Basaldella, 1955
Collier in oro e diamanti, Afro Basaldella, 1955
Bracciale in platino con diamanti e rubini attribuito a Ruser, 1940
Bracciale in platino con diamanti e rubini attribuito a Ruser, 1940
Orecchini in oro, diamanti e granati, firmati Grima
Orecchini in oro, diamanti e granati, firmati Grima
Anello di Theo Fennell, Dragon Chasing
Anello di Theo Fennell, Dragon Chasing
Anello di Theo Fennell
Anello di Theo Fennell
Anello con opale di Theo Fennell
Anello con opale di Theo Fennell
Van Cleef & Arpels, bracciale e clip in oro e diamanti, 1935
Van Cleef & Arpels, bracciale e clip in oro e diamanti, 1935
Wallache Chan, Damask Silk. Diamanti trillion, tormalina rosa, diamanti fancy, zaffiro rosa, agata bianca
Wallache Chan, Damask Silk. Diamanti trillion, tormalina rosa, diamanti fancy, zaffiro rosa, agata bianca

Wallache Chan, Bliss and Peace, collana. Una boccetta da fiuto imperiale dal periodo Daoguang (1821-1850) della dinastia Qing si trasforma in un vettore di buon auspicio
Wallache Chan, Bliss and Peace, collana. Una boccetta da fiuto imperiale dal periodo Daoguang (1821-1850) della dinastia Qing si trasforma in un vettore di buon auspicio







The Jonker 5 sold for 5.3 million

A legendary diamond, Jonker number 5, sold for 5.3 million from Christie’s ♦
The sale of Magnificent Jewels by Christie’s in Hong Kong totaled $ 79.4 million. Of this nursery, 5.3 million were spent for a diamond, the Jonker number 5, above its pre-sale estimate of 2.2 to 3.6 million. The diamond weighs 25.27 carats, has a rectangular cut, type IIa, color D, VVS2 clarity. The Jonker No. 5 is part of the legendary diamond collection cut from a rough 726 carat stone, discovered by Jacob Jonker in South Africa in 1934. That stone was, in that moment, the fourth largest diamond ever found. It also has a long history: that diamond had bought it from Sir Ernest Oppenheimer’s Diamond Corporation. Then, it was sold to Harry Winston in 1935 and was exhibited during the celebrations of the Coronation Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary in London, and then at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.
Harry Winston later cut the big diamond with help by Lazare Kaplan: the result is 13 pieces with a weight of 3.53 to 142.90 carats, although the largest was later reduced to 125.35 carats to increase his brilliance.
Another piece of value sold in Hong Kong is a necklace created by Edmond Chin for Boghossian. It consists of 11 perfect emeralds that shape the shape of a small palm, with a diamond outline. Sales price: $ 6 million. Federico Graglia



Top lots

Anello con un eccezionale diamante blu e diamanti rosa firmato Moussaieff. Venduto per 8,9 milioni di dollari
Anello con un eccezionale diamante blu e diamanti rosa firmato Moussaieff. Venduto per 8,9 milioni di dollari
Collana di giada e diamanti. Venduta per 7,1 milioni
Collana di giada e diamanti. Venduta per 7,1 milioni
Collana Palmette, con smeraldi e diamanti. Venduta per 6 milioni di dollari
Collana Palmette, con smeraldi e diamanti. Venduta per 6 milioni di dollari
Il diamante Jonker 5
Il diamante Jonker 5
Bracciale con zaffiri e diamanti. Venduto per 4,7 milioni
Bracciale con zaffiri e diamanti. Venduto per 4,7 milioni

Orecchini con diamanti rosa e bianchi. Venduti per 3,4 milioni
Orecchini con diamanti rosa e bianchi. Venduti per 3,4 milioni







A palm for Christie’s

Christie’s has two exceptional pieces in view of Magnificent Jewels auction in Hong Kong.
Well in advance, but with the certainty to make headlines: Christie’s is preparing an auction of Magnificent Jewels on 30 May in Hong Kong with the announcement of two outstanding pieces. The first is The Emerald and Diamond “Palmette ‘Necklace. The series was created by the designer Edmond Chin to Boghossian, where he became creative director. the necklace has a delicate pattern in multiple palm emeralds, alternating with white diamonds. The green stones palm shape are 11. The estimate for this piece of great value is between 3.6 and 5 million dollars. The second piece announced is Jonker V. It is a diamond that is part of a legendary collection created by a large stone of 726 carats, discovered by Jacob Jonker.
When it was brought to light, January 17, 1934, was the fourth largest gem-quality diamond ever discovered. The stone was later purchased by Diamond Corporation, a company owned by Sir Ernest Oppenheimer. In 1935 the stone was purchased by Harry Winston and then displayed during the celebration of the Silver Jubilee of the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary. In the raw state the Jonker was cut, examined, and then divided into 13 pieces worked. Jonker in the auction is, in fact, the number 5. It has a kind emerald cut and weighs 25.27 carats. Federico Graglia

Il diamante Jonker V
Il diamante Jonker V

The Emerald and Diamond  Palmette Necklace
The Emerald and Diamond Palmette Necklace
The Emerald and Diamond  Palmette Necklace, particolare
The Emerald and Diamond Palmette Necklace, particolare

The wonders of Boghossian

The wonders of the Boghossian brothers are also a surprise for technical innovation applied to high jewelry.
They did cry out to the wonder and not just because they has been worn by Bella Hadid, shooted by Javier Vallhonrat. And not only for their great aesthetic impact. The new collection Boghossian has launched a new processing method and that in itself is enough to amaze. But, in addition, the Swiss Maison has put this technical device at the service of fine jewelery. It is no coincidence that it is been named Les Merveilles (The wonders) collection that uses this technique. The stones, to look good, are fixed in a way unprecedented and this has reduced the metal impact on the stone makes and even more shining the jewel. But, you know, puts a strain on those who must accomplish it. The effect is as small galaxies with planets floating in space, a microcosm that can turn into a sort of pavé or smooth the edges of a ring, or surrounding the band of a «moi et toi». Of all the pieces of the collection stand out a necklace with a series of 7-carat marquise-cut diamonds, and another necklace with a diamond pear cut leaning on a cascade of small rubies. But the other pieces are no less. In effect, Jean and Albert, the fifth generation of jewelers (but the sixth generation is already working), are used to do nothing less. Giulia Netrese

Bella Hadid, fotografata da Javier Vallhonrat
Bella Hadid, fotografata da Javier Vallhonrat

Boghossian, collana cib diamanti taglio marquise e rubini
Boghossian, collana cib diamanti taglio marquise e rubini
Anello con rubino e brillanti
Anello con rubino e brillanti
Collana con rubini e diamante taglio a pera
Collana con rubini e diamante taglio a pera
Orecchini con rubini e diamante taglio a pera
Orecchini con rubini e diamante taglio a pera
Anello con rubino e diamanti
Anello con rubino e diamanti
Anello con diamanti e smeraldi
Anello con diamanti e smeraldi

The Masterpiece London jewelry

Antiques, but also many extraordinary jewels: Masterpiece London is the leading international exhibition for art and design, which attracts collectors from all over the world. Among the 154 stands of selected exhibitors you will find everything from ancient statue to contemporary jewelry. All this, however, a high level, very high. All works are for sale and certified by international experts to ensure the origin and quality. Are, for example, jewelery signed by Suzanne Belperron, Castellani and even Salavator Dali, or famous Maison as Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, Chase, Verdura, Hemmerle, Boghossian, Somlo, SJ Phillips, Véronique Bamps, Chatila and Grima. Do not think, though, to find the same jewelry that you can buy in jewelry. They are a breed apart. And there will also Wallace Chan, who will debut in the UK just for Masterpiece London: the Hong Kong designer will present the 2016 Silk Necklace created especially for the exhibition, consisting of 54 diamonds, 124 pink tourmalines, colored diamonds, sapphires pink and white agate. Federico Graglia
Masterpiece London
30 June-6 July 2016
Royal Hospital Chelsea, South Grounds
www.masterpiecefair.com
Hours: 11: 00-21: 00

Audouard (circa 1850). Spilla mazzolino di fiori in oro smaltato insieme con vecchi diamanti taglio brillante e granati nei boccioli di rosa
Audouard (circa 1850). Spilla mazzolino di fiori in oro smaltato insieme con vecchi diamanti taglio brillante e granati nei boccioli di rosa

Da Boghart, orecchini con oro e diamanti
Da Boghart, orecchini con oro e diamanti
Bracciale di Boghossian, diamanti e perle
Bracciale di Boghossian, diamanti e perle
Bracciale Giacinto di Fulco di Verdura, oro, platino, zaffiri, diamanti
Bracciale Giacinto di Fulco di Verdura, oro, platino, zaffiri, diamanti
Ciondoli a forma di pesce di Fabergé
Ciondoli a forma di pesce di Fabergé, oro e legno
Spilla-pendente di Boucheron con citrini
Spilla-pendente di Boucheron con citrini
Bracciale in oro giallo con due tigri, diamanti fancy, onice, smeraldi (gli occhi)
Bracciale in oro giallo con due tigri, diamanti fancy, onice, smeraldi (gli occhi)
Collana di René Bonvin, oro giallo, disegnato come una catena, cavo flessibile  che sospende una frangia di nappe con diamanti taglio brillante. Consegnata nel 1945 per la principessa Irene di Grecia
Collana di René Bonvin, oro giallo, disegnato come una catena, cavo flessibile che sospende una frangia di nappe con diamanti taglio brillante. Consegnata nel 1945 per la principessa Irene di Grecia
Collana di diamanti e acquamarine di Van Cleef & Arpels
Collana di diamanti e acquamarine di Van Cleef & Arpels
Orecchini Persistenza del Suono, di Salvator Dalì
Orecchini Persistenza del Suono, di Salvator Dalì
Anello Swinging Peral di Grima
Anello Swinging Peral di Grima
Suzanne Belperron, bracciale con citrini
Suzanne Belperron, bracciale con citrini
Spilla di Tiffany & C.
Spilla di Tiffany & C.
Castellani, circa 1880. Collana in stile revival archeologico in oro giallo, rubini cabochon taglio e perle naturali.  Una collana simile dalla tenuta del nipote di Augusto Castellani appartiene alle collezioni dei Musei Capitolini di Roma
Castellani, circa 1880. Collana in stile revival archeologico in oro giallo, rubini cabochon taglio e perle naturali. Una collana simile dalla tenuta del nipote di Augusto Castellani appartiene alle collezioni dei Musei Capitolini di Roma