Boucheron

Jewels in the shape of a lily of the valley

Lily of the valley, herbaceous plant (Convallaria maialis) of the Convallariacee family. But above all, one of the fragrant flowers of May. And it is no coincidence that the delicate thrush has inspired many jewelers. Here, then, are some jewels that are inspired by lily of the valley: a flower that has unexpected aphrodisiac properties. Yet it is also a flower often associated with marriage ceremonies, because for some it is a symbol of purity and chastity.

Fulco Verdura, spilla in ogiallo e bianco con
Fulco Verdura, spilla in oro giallo e bianco con perle

In fact, when we talk about flowers in jewelry and not only, and we immediately think of roses. But lily of the valley also inspired beautiful objects. In pagan times this flower symbolized happiness and for this reason it was considered a lucky charm, while in the Middle Ages the lily of the valley was also used as an amulet, associated with the celebration of May, the beginning of the month of engagement. But the result of a study conducted some time ago by the University Hospital of Padua is perhaps more surprising: it seems that men, who would have a greater olfactory capacity than the female category, are able to recognize an organic chemical, called bourgeonal, if emanating from women’s skin. And this fragrance, very similar to that of lily of the valley, is one of the factors triggering male attraction.

Dior Joaillerie, collier Diorissimo
Dior Joaillerie, collier Diorissimo

And it is precisely in the Victorian era, with the tradition of sentimental jewels, that the flower becomes one of the most represented motifs with a meaning linked to its era, namely romanticism. Since then more or less all the great jewelers have ventured into the theme and have created more or less realistic brooches, earrings and necklaces inspired by the forest flower. Here is a selection of the most beautiful pieces that all women would like to bring even in December, without being superstitious or looking for a boyfriend. Monica Battistoni

Dior Joaillerie, collier Diorissimo
Dior Joaillerie, collier Diorissimo

Ed è proprio in epoca vittoriana, con la tradizione dei gioielli sentimentali, che il fiore diventa uno dei motivi più rappresentati con un significato però legato alla sua epoca, ossia il romanticismo. Da allora più o meno tutti i grandi gioiellieri si sono cimentati nel tema e hanno creato spille, orecchini e collane più o meno realistiche ispirate al fiore di bosco. Ecco una selezione dei pezzi più belli che tutte le donne vorrebbero portare anche a dicembre, senza essere superstiziose o in cerca di fidanzato. Monica Battistoni

Cartier, spilla anni 50 in platino, diamanti taglio baguette e perle
Cartier, spilla anni 50 in platino, diamanti taglio baguette e perle
Spilla epoca Edoardiana in platino, oro giallo , diamanti e perle
Spilla epoca Edoardiana in platino, oro giallo , diamanti e perle
DellaValle
Michele della Valle, collana con diamanti taglio rotondo e tsavoriti
Suzanne Syz, orecchini in oro bianco e giallo con 18 perle Akoya, 554 zaffiri viola, 152 granati verdi, 330 diamanti e 356 smeraldi
Suzanne Syz, orecchini in oro bianco e giallo con 18 perle Akoya, 554 zaffiri viola, 152 granati verdi, 330 diamanti e 356 smeraldi
Tiffany, spilla in platino, diamanti e perle
Tiffany, spilla in platino, diamanti e perle
Tiffany, spilla in oro giallo e opale nero
Tiffany, spilla in oro giallo e opale nero
Lalique, orecchini in oro bianco con 76 diamanti, 6 zaffiri gialli, 6 zaffiri rosa, 6 zaffiri arancio, 6 quarzi rosa
Lalique, orecchini in oro bianco con 76 diamanti, 6 zaffiri gialli, 6 zaffiri rosa, 6 zaffiri arancio, 6 quarzi rosa
Van Cleef & Arpels, bracciale in oro con zaffiri, diamanti e tsavoriti
Van Cleef & Arpels, bracciale in oro con zaffiri, diamanti e tsavoriti

Why Boucheron offers revolutionary high jewellery?

Between classic and avant-garde, between tradition and innovation, between past and future: Boucheron is one of the great jewelery Maisons which, alongside the rings, necklaces and earrings that are part of its historic heritage, manages to offer surprising collections. Like the new high jewelery collection, Carte Blanche, More is More. The creative director, Claire Choisne, has chosen a communication format and a stylistic interpretation that recalls sixties pop graphics, with models portrayed with photographs cut out against a background of bright colors. But also the geometries of the Memphis movement founded by the Italian architect Ettore Sottsass in the late seventies. But the iconographic presentation must not deceive: at the heart of Carte Blanche, More is More there are jewels.

Il gioiello-tasca applicabile In The Pocket
In The Pocket

Above all, the surprises are here, starting with the huge (29 centimeters) Tie the Knot bow hair ribbon. It is red on one side, with black and white stripes. The jewel-ornament is described as flexible like a cloth and fairly light: it weighs 94 grams. It is made with diamonds and white gold: it is considered a technical feat. The collection also includes rings reminiscent of the Rubik’s cube. Like This is Not a Ring, made with Murano glass, diamonds and lacquer on a resin band. Or supermaxi necklaces and In the Pocket, a pocket made up of diamonds and onyx on a lycra and titanium fabric, which can hold a smartphone and attaches to any item of clothing with magnets.
This is Not a Ring, in vetro di Murano, diamanti e lacca su banda di resina
This is Not a Ring, in Murano glass, diamonds and lacquer on a resin band

Many inventions seasoned in a menu of high jewelery that amaze those who consider the couture of jewelery in the classic interpretation of a variety of necklaces or rings in gold and diamonds, more or less precious unique pieces, but faithful to a tradition that comes from centuries-old habits. Instead, Boucheron’s high jewelery wants to attract the attention of digital natives and entire categories that have never approached traditional stylistic models. But who obviously have enough money to buy high-end jewels.

Collana Question  Mark, nata nel 1879, rivoluzionaria per essere  priva di fermagli e simbolo di una liberazioneella collezione Carte Blanche, More is More
Question Mark necklace, born in 1879, revolutionary for being without clasps and a symbol of liberation
Anelli indossati della collezione Carte Blanche, More is More
Worn rings from the Carte Blanche, More is More collection
Collana oversize Just An Illusion, con elementi piatti pensati per sembrare tridimensionali, con lacche dipinte
Just An Illusion oversized necklace, with flat elements designed to look three-dimensional, with painted lacquers
Collana composta  da 21 cubi preziosi, con spinelli grigi e rosa, zaffiri rosa e diamanti
Necklace composed of 21 precious cubes, with gray and pink spinels, pink sapphires and diamonds

The jewels of Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau jewels are back in the spotlight, but with the eclectic style of the early twentieth century in the USA, or a revisited baroque, or a set of patterns that mix different styles: necklaces, brooches and earrings from a century ago are a strange combination between excess and innovation. Compared to the nineteenth-century taste, the most consistent influences of the artistic taste of the time can be seen in the jewels of the first part of the last century.

René Lalique, spilla Art Nouveau Libellules, con aquamarina, smalto e diamanti
René Lalique, Art Nouveau Libellules brooch, with aquamarine, enamel and diamonds

Garlands by Cartier, embroideries, flowers by Boucheron and Chaumet, references to ancient Egypt or the Orient, are among the most striking aspects. Novelties also achieved thanks to innovations in processing, such as the more frequent use of platinum, a resistant metal, which has made it possible to acquire lightness, with jewels that have become less heavy and more resistant than those in silver. But in choosing a jewel that is one hundred years old one must be careful: at that time the manufacturing methods were different from the current ones, which are aided by technology.

Tiara art nouveau di Philippe Wolfers con spilla a forma di pavone
Art nouveau tiara by Philippe Wolfers (1858–1929), Belgian silversmith, jeweler, sculptor and designer, with peacock brooch

Even the choice of stones was less scientific than today, not to mention the treatment of the gems, which now manages to enhance stones that were then used in their natural state: opaque, cut in a somewhat approximate way to brilliant, pink, teardrop and cabochon, to which shapes such as calibré and briolettes were added. Yet the jewels between the end of the nineteenth century and the Roaring Twenties mark a turning point and retain a great charm. So much so that now they are once again the center of attention on the market, among auction houses and antiques.

Spilla con corallo, diamanti e smalto di Janesich, 1930
Art Nouveau ring with aquamarine, garnets and enamel by Georges Fouquet

But what are the characteristics of Art Nouveau jewels? It must be premised that the artists and craftsmen of the jewelry of that period wanted to distinguish themselves first of all from mass production, which was beginning to appear on the market at that time. For this reason, Art Nouveau jewels are characterized by refined craftsmanship. Famous designers and jewelers such as René Lalique, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Karl Fabergé are still remembered today. Their jewels have been copied and even the large object or fashion industries have been inspired by these masters of design.

Collana con ametista, giada e oro disegnata da Julia Munson sotto la direzione di Louis Comfort Tiffany nel 1906
Amethyst, jade and gold necklace designed by Julia Munson under the direction of Louis Comfort Tiffany in 1906

In turn, the creators of Art Nouveau jewelery were fascinated by the art of China and Japan, which were still little known artistic expressions in the West. Natural elements such as animals, insects or flowers have been associated with mythical creatures such as dragons. And, as in the watercolors made in China and Japan, Art Nouveau favored pastel colors.

Pendente di collier Art Nouveau in oro e smalto, con viso di donna e glicine
Art Nouveau necklace pendant in gold and enamel, with a woman’s face and wisteria

Art Nouveau jewels also favored the female figure. Let’s not forget that in the Victorian era a woman could not show even an ankle in public. Art Nouveau was not afraid, as a reaction, to enhance the female body without censorship, often in figures associated with mythological or fantastic characters. Even the jewelery has taken this aspect into account.

Collana Lucertola, Francia Art Nouveau, 1900, in bachelite e metallo
Lizard necklace, France Art Nouveau, 1900, in bakelite and metal

The most famous creator of that period was the French glass designer and goldsmith René Lalique (lived between 1860 and 1945). He used soft colors and volumes with sinuous curves, semi-precious stones, amber, mother-of-pearl, and unusual materials such as tortoise shell, horn, baroque pearls.

René Lalique
René Lalique
Pendente a forma di delfino di James Cromar Watt. Smalto, oro, opale e perle
James Cromar Watt dolphin pendant. Enamel, gold, opal and pearls
Spilla a forma di rana in oro, diamanti, opali e rubini
Brooch in the shape of a frog in gold, diamonds, opals and rubies
Spilla in alessandrite, diamanti e smalto Art Nouveau, circa 1900, Marcus & co
Art Nouveau alexandrite, diamond and enamel brooch, circa 1900, Marcus & co
Uovo con cestino di fiori per lo zar Nicola firmato Peter Carl Fabergé
Egg with basket of flowers for Tsar Nicholas signed Peter Carl Fabergé

Online jewels between Panthère and Serpenti




Online jewelry auctions have become a real revolution for fans of the genre. In fact, they allow you to be present virtually from all over the world, and this will also be the case for the new online auction at Christie’s. The Jewels Online are on sale until December 8, with a selection that includes jewels of various kinds, from ancient to contemporary, as well as diamonds and colored stones. The catalog includes jewels from Maisons and designers such as Belperron, Boucheron, Buccellati, Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Harry Winston, Hermès, Oscar Heyman & Brothers, Raymond Yard, Taffin, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and Verdura.

Bulgari, bracciale Serpenti in oro bianco e diamanti
Bulgari, bracciale Serpenti in oro bianco e diamanti

Over half of the sale is offered without reserve and will be on display during Christie’s Luxury Week at the Rockefeller Center galleries in New York City December 2-5. The highest expectations are for an unmounted D-color diamond weighing a hefty 50.06 carats (estimate $2-4 million). Among the jewels are a Panthère ring by Cartier with colored sapphires, multiple gems and diamonds (estimate 40,000-60,000), and the Taj Mahal earrings with diamonds (20,000-30,000) by the same Maison. Another collector’s item is a Serpenti bracelet with Bulgari diamonds (40,000-60,000). The sale also features pieces from private collections, including those of Susan Lasker Brody, the David and Laura Finn Collection, owned by Virginia Kraft-Payson and Bourne Strassburger.
Orecchini Taj Mahal di Cartier in oro bianco e diamanti
Orecchini Taj Mahal di Cartier in oro bianco e diamanti

Anello eternity in oro bianco e diamanti di Van Cleef & Arpels
Anello eternity in oro bianco e diamanti di Van Cleef & Arpels
Spilla di Van Cleef & Arpels a forma di leopardo
Spilla di Van Cleef & Arpels a forma di leopardo
LOT 61 Van Cleef Arpels Onyx and Diamond Pendant and Necklace
Collana di Van Cleef & Arpels in oro, diamanti, onice
LOT 63 Van Cleef Arpels Lapis Lazuli and Gold Vintage Alhambra Necklace
Collana Alhambra di Van Cleef & Arpels in oro e lapislazzuli

Anello di Harry Winston con rubino e diamanti
Anello di Harry Winston con rubino e diamanti

Anello Panthère di Cartier in oro bianco, diamanti e uno zaffiro rosa
Anello Panthère di Cartier in oro bianco, diamanti e uno zaffiro rosa







Boucheron rises tenfold at Cambi’s auction




It is not often that a jewel is bought ten times the starting price at an auction. It happened with the bracelet with carrè and brilliant cut diamonds, black enamel, emeralds, rubies and cabochon-cut sapphires signed Boucheron Paris, put up for sale by the Milanese auction house Cambi. The jewel started with an estimate of 35,000 – 45,000 euros, but was sold for 496,000 euros, over the phone, by a buyer from the United States. A sign that at auctions you can find jewels at prices which, at least according to the buyer, are quite undervalued compared to the real value.

Diamante taglio smeraldo di 4.06 carati, colore G, VVS2
Diamante taglio smeraldo di 4.06 carati, colore G, VVS2

Cambi Casa d’Aste concluded three days of auctions which included jewels, coins and wines, divided into six rounds. Total sales amounted to 2,830,000 euros. The Fine Jewels auction, in particular, recorded a turnover of 2,122,000 euros, with 115% of sales by value. Among the other jewels that went to auction, it is worth mentioning the emerald-cut diamond of 4.06 carats, sold for 77,500 euros (from an estimate of 45,000-55,000) and the emerald-cut diamond of 6.21 carats sold for 112,500 euros (estimate 50,000-70,000). Success also for the Numismatics department directed by Paolo Crippa, which totaled 225% sold by value with 90% of lots awarded. The top lot is the gold medal for the 1878 coronation of Umberto I, sold for 39,000 euros.
Anello con smeraldo colombiano di 10 carati
Anello con smeraldo colombiano di 10 carati

Collana girocollo con 13 smeraldi della Colombia per 46 carati e diamanti
Collana girocollo con 13 smeraldi della Colombia per 46 carati e diamanti
Medaglia d'oro per l’Incoronazione del 1878 di Umberto I
Medaglia d’oro per l’Incoronazione del 1878 di Umberto I

Bracciale con diamanti taglio carrè e brillante, smalto nero, smeraldi, rubini e zaffiri taglio cabochon firmato Boucheron
Bracciale con diamanti taglio carrè e brillante, smalto nero, smeraldi, rubini e zaffiri taglio cabochon firmato Boucheron







Schlumberger and Tiffany online with Christie’s




For fans of vintage jewelry, but not limited to, the online jewelry auction organized until 30 September by Christie’s is an opportunity to secure collector’s items. The entire catalog includes 240 lots, including 18 pieces designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. The famous designer has created many jewels that have made history, starting with the Bird on a Rock series of brooches, which in this case are with amethyst, diamonds and rubies or with citrine. Also from Schlumberger are on sale a flaming star-shaped brooch in gold and diamonds, and a brooch in the shape of a dromedary. The auction catalog includes a pair of aquamarine and tsavorite Hemmerle earrings.

Spilla a forma di dromedario di Jean Schlumberger per Tiffany in oro, con zaffiri rosa, lapislazzuli, diamanti
Spilla a forma di dromedario di Jean Schlumberger per Tiffany in oro, con zaffiri rosa, lapislazzuli, diamanti

Other interesting pieces are signed by famous Maison, such as Cartier with a brooch in diamonds and onyx in the shape of parrots, in addition to the classic panthère, but also jewels by Bulgari, Boucheron, Buccellati, Jar, Oscar Heyman, Seaman Schepps, Taffin and Van Cleef & Arpels. More than half of the lots are offered unreservedly, an aspect appreciated by collectors and buyers.
Orecchini con acquamarina e tsavoriti di Hammerle
Orecchini con acquamarina e tsavoriti di Hammerle

Spilla a forma di pappagalli in oro, platino, diamanti, onice, di Cartier
Spilla a forma di pappagalli in oro, platino, diamanti, onice, di Cartier
Classica Panthèere in oro, diamanti, platino, onice, smeraldi di Cartier
Classica Panthèere in oro, diamanti, platino, onice, smeraldi di Cartier

Bracciale con topazi, tormalina rosa, ametista, citrini, peridoto di Bulgari
Bracciale con topazi, tormalina rosa, ametista, citrini, peridoto di Bulgari

Spilla a forma di stella fiammeggiante in oro 18 carati e diamanti, Jean Schlumberger per Tiffany
Spilla a forma di stella fiammeggiante in oro 18 carati e platino, con diamanti, Jean Schlumberger per Tiffany

Spilla di Jean Schlumberger per Tiffany  in oro e platino, rubini, diamanti
Spilla di Jean Schlumberger per Tiffany in oro e platino, rubini, diamanti
Spilla di Jean Schlumberger  per Tiffany in oro con citrino e diamanti
Spilla di Jean Schlumberger per Tiffany in oro con citrino, rubino e diamanti







Mahnaz Collection, the best of the twentieth century




If you love jewelry from sixties and seventies, and you have a bit ‘of money to spend, make an appointment in New York, where is the Mahnaz Collection. It is a company unlike any other, passion fruit and thecollecting by Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos, who sells high quality jewelry products during the twentieth century. The company collects offers pieces by historic Maisons of high jewelry, but also those made by artists, craftsmen, jewelers and independent designers. Provided they are of a high standard. In short, it is an alternative to auction houses that sell vintage jewelry to the highest bidder. Are pieces of Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels, dit Mellerio Meller, Kutchinsky, Bulgari, Chaumet, Boucheron, Lalaounis, Georg Jensen, and Tiffany. But also signed by the legendary Roman goldsmith Mario Masenza.

Collana Mandala in rame colorato by Robert Lee Morris
Collana Mandala in rame colorato by Robert Lee Morris

A note is deserved to the founder, Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos, daughter of a businessman Pakistani and of mother patron of the arts, and raised in Chittagong port city of Bangladesh. “I come from a culture where women visit a jewelry store every two days”, she says. She has traveled into the world: adolescence between Pakistan, Iran, Switzerland and England. She then graduated from Wellesley College in Massachusetts, she received a master’s degree and then a doctorate in international relations. An activity that she has not abandoned (she also wrote a geopolitics book, «Pakistan: Dimensions of Insecurity»). But probably she has more fun to collect fine jewelry around the world.

Anello in argento rodiato e diamanti neri di Zaha Hadid realizzato da Georg Jensen
Anello in argento rodiato e diamanti neri di Zaha Hadid realizzato da Georg Jensen
Collana con perle di giada e oro 18 carati, 1973
Collana con perle di giada e oro 18 carati, 1973
Collana in oro, diamanti e ametista di Andrew Grima
Collana in oro, diamanti e ametista di Andrew Grima
Spilla in oro con acquamarina di Karl Stiggen
Spilla in oro con acquamarina di Karl Stiggen
Collana in oro di Leo Torikainen per Pirkan Kulta
Collana in oro di Leo Torikainen per Pirkan Kulta

Anello in oro e lapislazzuli di Jean Després
Anello in oro e lapislazzuli di Jean Després







Moi & Toi, story of a mythic ring

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Moi et Toi, a shape of ring that is timeless. Like love. Here are some of the most fascinating rings Moi et Toi ♦

Two diamonds are better than one, especially in a ring. Who could argue otherwise? And not to copy a famous advertisement for De Beers, but because the ring style Toi et Moi, which has existed for centuries, with two stones on the ends that touch, exactly opposite, is the symbol of the union. Napoleon had engraved in 1796 on the shank of the engagement ring for his future wife Josephine, “You and me (toi et moi in French) , forever.” Hence the name, and the growing popularity of this type of setting, which reached its peak between the 19th and the 20th century.

Anello donato da Napoleone a Josephine
Anello donato da Napoleone a Josephine

Perhaps because it traced the romantic fashion of courting chair or sofa tete-a-tete with two seats positioned in S, so as to be able to speak, looking at each other in front. In reality, it has never gone out of fashion: John Kennedy gave a crossover Van Cleef & Arpels engagement ring to Jacqueline, with an emerald and a colorless diamond princess cut. Even the Queen of Denmark Margret had received one with two colorless diamonds six carat square cut, also made by Van Cleef & Arpels in 1967.

Anello Moi et Toi di Margaret di Danimarca
Anello Moi et Toi di Margaret di Danimarca

The jewelery brand continues to offer this style in the collection Snowflake flower shaped. And it is this detail that distinguishes the contemporary pieces: there is limited to offering stones proportions similar perhaps with contrasting colors, but they are decorative elements confront one another. Of course, when it comes to exceptional stones symmetry is fundamental to enhance their beauty. For example, in some specimens of Bulgari, that sometimes you can find in the jewelry auctions or those sold by Graff, Harry Winston, Alexander Reza, Messika or Picchiotti. Here a selection of the most beautiful and precious you can in the rooms for important customers of jewelers.

Anello Toi & Moi in oro bianco e smalto nero con zaffiro rosa, smeraldo colombiano, diamanti
Nikos Koulis, anello Toi & Moi in oro bianco e smalto nero con zaffiro rosa, smeraldo colombiano, diamanti
Lavorazione di un anello Toi & Moi by Messika
Lavorazione di un anello Toi & Moi by Messika
Anello Toi et Moi in diamanti bianchi e fancy yellow
Picchiotti, anello Toi et Moi in diamanti bianchi e fancy yellow
Anello toi et moi in oro, 1939
Verdura, anello toi et moi in oro, 1939
Anello Toi et Moi di Bulgari, con diamante e smeraldo
Anello Toi et Moi di Bulgari, con diamante e smeraldo
Collezione Timeless Wonderss. Anello Toi e Moi, in oro bianco, diamanti, tormaline Paraiba e rubellite del Mozambico
Vania Leles, aollezione Timeless Wonderss. Anello Toi e Moi, in oro bianco, diamanti, tormaline Paraiba e rubellite del Mozambico
Messika
Messika, anello Toi et Moi Poires con due diamanti a goccia da 7 carati uno incolore e l’altro rosa
Graff Diamonds, anello con diamante Fancy Brown Orange Internally Flawless da 5,01 carati e un diamante Fancy Vivid Orange Yellow da 5,05 carati entrambi a forma di pera, con pavé di diamanti incolore sul gambo
Graff Diamonds, anello con diamante Fancy Brown Orange Internally Flawless da 5,01 carati e un diamante Fancy Vivid Orange Yellow da 5,05 carati entrambi a forma di pera, con pavé di diamanti incolore sul gambo
De Beers, collezione Aria anello Toi et Moi con due diamanti taglio brillante e strati spirale di pavé su oro bianco
De Beers, collezione Aria anello Toi et Moi con due diamanti taglio brillante e strati spirale di pavé su oro bianco
Giampiero Bodino, anello colllezione I tesori del mare in oro rosa, corallo e perle nere Tahiti coltivate
Giampiero Bodino, anello colllezione I tesori del mare in oro rosa, corallo e perle nere Tahiti coltivate
Boucheron, anello Toi et Moi collezione Serpent Bohème in oro bianco e 16 diamanti taglio rotondo. Prezzo: 7.600 euro
Boucheron, anello Toi et Moi collezione Serpent Bohème in oro bianco e 16 diamanti taglio rotondo. Prezzo: 7.600 euro
Taffin
Taffin, James de Givanchy per Sotheby’s Diamonds anello in oro rosa e bianco con due diamanti taglio goccia e diamanti taglio rotondo rosa e incolore
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Pasquale Bruni, collezione Bon Ton anello Toi et Moi in oro rosa, calcedonio in due tonalità e diamanti taglio brillante
Chopard, anello Toi et Moi edizione limitata in oro bianco con due diamanti taglio cuore di da 3,03 e 3,01 carati circondati da pavé di diamanti
Chopard, anello Toi et Moi edizione limitata in oro bianco con due diamanti taglio cuore di da 3,03 e 3,01 carati circondati da pavé di diamanti
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Picchiotti, anello collezione La Marquise con due diamanti incolore taglio marchesa circondati da rubini taglio baguette
Alexandre Reza, anello con due diamanti taglio pera, uno incolore da 5,42 carati e l’altro Fancy Vivid azzurro da 5, 02 carati venduto in un’asta di Christie’s
Alexandre Reza, anello con due diamanti taglio pera, uno incolore da 5,42 carati e l’altro Fancy Vivid azzurro da 5, 02 carati venduto in un’asta di Christie’s







A natural woman for Boucheron

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A natural woman is not only impervious to prejudices and prepackaged roles, but also sensitive to the elements of nature. The basic ones: wood, sand, wind. Starting from here Boucheron, through the hand of the creative director Claire Choisne, presented the new high jewelery collection called Ailleurs, that is places that are not Paris. Deserts, mountains, oceans, other worlds to be explored through combinations of new materials. For example, rattan combined with white gold and diamonds. But, beware: it is not a simple revival of traditional jewels made with a new material.

Bracciale Feuillage in alluminio, diamanti,  tormalina verde da 37,97 carati
Bracciale Feuillage in alluminio, diamanti, tormalina verde da 37,97 carati

The large necklace used for the Femme Sable (Sand Woman) line refers to the desert, to the large spaces represented by the soft curves of wicker. Wood, on the other hand, serves as a starting point for a brooch. It was called Bois Diamant (diamond wood): the rosewood and diamond flower petals were scanned from authentic petals, so that every detail could then be rendered in rosewood. Not only that: some parts of the perforated gold brooch, surmounted by pistils embellished with diamonds made of titanium are en tremblant, they move like in a real flower.
Anello Eléphant in oro bianco, con diamanti per 9,76 carati e onice
Anello Eléphant in oro bianco, con diamanti per 9,76 carati e onice

Animals are also part of nature, which in the collection become rings or bracelets with surprising combinations of materials. As in the case of the titanium snake bracelet with lacquer, tsavorite and onyx. Or the Magpie ring in white gold, studded with diamonds and rock crystal. Or, again, the Feuillage bracelet in aluminum that looks like woven wood, with a 37.97-carat green tourmaline and diamonds.

Anello con ciottoli naturali, oro bianco, diamanti taglio pera
Anello con ciottoli naturali, oro bianco, diamanti taglio pera
Anello Magpie in oro bianco, cristallo di rocca, diamanti
Anello Magpie in oro bianco, cristallo di rocca, diamanti
Bracciale Serpente in titanio, tsavorite, onice, lacca
Bracciale Serpente in titanio, tsavorite, onice, lacca
Spilla Bois Diamant in palissandro e diamanti
Spilla Bois Diamant in palissandro e diamanti
Spilla Rotin in oro bianco e rosa, tempestata di diamanti per un totale di 17,14 carati
Spilla Rotin in oro bianco e rosa, tempestata di diamanti per un totale di 17,14 carati

Bracciale Tucano in titanio, citrini, rubellite, diamanti, spinelli
Bracciale Tucano in titanio, citrini, rubellite, diamanti, spinelli







Boucheron, high jewelry is inspired by the maharajas

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The jewels of the maharajas are part of the collective imagination. And not only those that the kings of the various states that made up ancient India personally wore but, of course, also those of their wives, the maharanis. A charm that Boucheron‘s new high jewelery collection has decided to re-propose in Paris, on the occasion of the haute couture fashion shows. Then there is a story that is intertwined with the collection and concerns the Maharajah of Patiala, Bhupinder Singh, who in the 1920s went to Paris from India with a retinue of security guards and staff, took over 35 suites at the Ritz Paris and placed one of the most impressive jewelry orders of all time at Boucheron.

Collana trasformabile con nove smeraldi colombiani taglio cuscino del peso di quasi 40 carati e diamanti
Collana trasformabile con nove smeraldi colombiani taglio cuscino del peso di quasi 40 carati e diamanti

He chose the gems (he had had some boxes brought from India). Those selected by Boucheron: 7,571 diamonds, 1,432 emeralds and many others, to create a collection of 149 jewels, in an original Indian Art Deco style. The designs from that collection have now been used or, rather, reinterpreted by Boucheron’s creative director, Claire Choisne, with the Histoire de Style: New Maharajahs high jewelery collection.
Orecchini indossati della collezione Histoire de Style: New Maharajahs
Orecchini indossati della collezione Histoire de Style: New Maharajahs

To maintain a style suitable for today, the designer had to reduce the scale of the pieces, since the jewels will be worn by women, not maharajas. One of the most spectacular pieces is a transformable necklace with nine cushion-cut Colombian emeralds weighing nearly 40 carats, along with rock crystal. The central motif of the necklace can be removed and worn as a brooch. The necklace also inspired the hoop earrings, with diamonds and emerald drops at the tip of each spoke. The collection also includes the New Maharani Set, with three necklaces in white gold, diamonds, rock crystal and pearls.

Girocollo in oro bianco, diamanti, cristallo di rocca, ispirato ai fiori di loro
Girocollo in oro bianco, diamanti, cristallo di rocca, ispirato ai fiori di loro
Orecchini a cerchio, con diamanti e gocce di smeraldi sulla punta di ogni raggio
Orecchini a cerchio, con diamanti e gocce di smeraldi sulla punta di ogni raggio
Collana con perle di smeraldo e diamanti
Collana con perle di smeraldo e diamanti

Uno dei disegni originali che hanno ispirato la nuova collezione di Boucheron
Uno dei disegni originali che hanno ispirato la nuova collezione di Boucheron







Boucheron’s high jewelry is Holographic

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Time passes, tastes change, the great Maisons adapt: ​​as witnessed by Boucheron, queen of Place Vendôme with an ancient tradition behind it. The high-end jewelry brand, in fact, has emerged from the magic circle made up of diamonds, gold and some precious stones, for a new high-end jewelry collection with a super modern design. The collection is called Holographic and focuses on iridescence, with strong colors, but blended in an irregular way. Not only that: the surprising idea that highlights colors is combined with often relevant volumes, as in the case of the showy Prisme necklace.

Boucheron, collana Prisme indossata
Boucheron, collana Prisme indossata

The pieces are made with thin strips of rock crystal, which reflect iridescences like those of soap bubbles, which move while wearing the jewel. Together with rock crystal on white gold and the inevitable diamonds that enrich the edges, the creative director Claire Choisne has chosen stones such as tourmalines, opal or aquamarine, which in turn are reflected through the different surfaces of the jewels. The effect is futuristic, with an innovative aesthetic that seems to be inspired by space feats or, if you prefer, by the Northern Lights. The collection includes 25 pieces divided into nine sets.
Anello con tormalina, cristallo di rocca, diamanti, oro bianco
Anello con tormalina, cristallo di rocca, diamanti, oro bianco

Anello con acquamarina, ceramica, diamanti, oro bianco
Anello con acquamarina, ceramica, diamanti, oro bianco
Collana con cristallo di rocca olografico, diamanti, oro bianco
Collana con cristallo di rocca olografico, diamanti, oro bianco
Bracciale con tormalina da 14,93 carati, cristallo di rocca, diamanti, oro bianco
Bracciale con tormalina da 14,93 carati, cristallo di rocca, diamanti, oro bianco
Bracciale con cristallo di rocca, diamanti, oro rosa
Bracciale con cristallo di rocca, diamanti, oro rosa
Bracciale con cristallo di rocca, diamanti, oro bianco
Bracciale con cristallo di rocca, diamanti, oro bianco
Anello con opale nero australiano di 30,98 carati
Anello con opale nero australiano di 30,98 carati
Anello con tormalina rosa, ceramica, diamanti, titanio, oro bianco
Anello con tormalina rosa, ceramica, diamanti, titanio, oro bianco







Boucheron’s arrows

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Being pierced by an arrow can also be enjoyable, if it is not a murder attempt. As in the case of Boucheron’s Flèche du Temps series jewels, a series of necklace, bracelet and earring that have the shape of an arrow, but do not hurt. Rather.

Orecchino in platino e diamanti
Orecchino in platino e diamanti

These jewels have a long history: the arrows of time are made on a design of the Maison dated 1873. The arrows are rolled around the neck or wrist, while in the case of the earring they actually pierce the lobe, but you must already have the hole in the ear. As in the high jewelery collection launched in January, these jewels are also presented as unisex, although we will hardly see a bank manager show up on the board of directors with a white gold and diamond arrow stuck in the lobe.
Orecchino freccia indossato
Orecchino freccia indossato

The body of the arrow of the jewels is in platinum, while the tail and tip are covered with small diamonds: they are 162 in the case of the bracelet. The earrings are divided into two segments, and once worn they seem to cross the ear, with the impression of a luxurious torture (but this is not the case).

Bracciale in platino e pavé di diamanti
Bracciale in platino e pavé di diamanti
Collana in platino e pavé di diamanti
Collana in platino e pavé di diamanti

Collana Fleche du Temps indossata
Collana Fleche du Temps indossata







Boucheron high jewelery returns to Art Deco

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Haute couture week in Paris is always combined with high jewelery. Like that of Boucheron, one of the Maison that made the history of Place Vendôme. For 2021, for example, it is the turn of a new collection which, in fact, also serves to commemorate the successes of one of the most prestigious brands of French high jewelery. A choice signed by the creative director Claire Choisne, who has built a new line of jewelry (Histoire de Style Art Déco) based on the work selected in the Maison’s archives. However, this is not a simple re-edition of the noblest pieces, especially those in the Art Deco style. The jewels are based on that identity, but they constitute an evolution of it.

Apilla Noeud in oro bianco, lacca e diamanti, girocollo Ruban in oro biancio e diamanti. Photo: Boucheron
Apilla Noeud in oro bianco, lacca e diamanti, girocollo Ruban in oro biancio e diamanti. Photo: Boucheron

The collection revolves around three aesthetic themes: the classic geometric lines of Art Déco, the predominant use of white, black and green and, an aspect on which high jewelery has been focusing for some years, the idea that rings and brooches are unisex. Perhaps it will be more common in the future to see men with cocktail rings encrusted with diamonds and precious stones. To underline this aspect, Boucheron set up a photo shoot that also portrayed a male model wearing some of the jewels in the collection. After all, a few centuries ago men’s jewels were not unusual, at least for the rich and noble, other than the fact that even today rappers love to wear flashy chains and ornaments.

Anello chevalère in oro bianco, diamanti, cristallo di rocca e smeraldo Muzo
Anello chevalère in oro bianco, diamanti, cristallo di rocca e smeraldo Muzo

In a mirror image, the model chosen to wear Boucheron’s jewels does not particularly enhance the characteristics of femininity, even without being masculine. In short, high jewelry to enhance gender fluidity. Although the large emerald necklace is unlikely to be worn by a man.

Anello in oro bianco, diamanti, lacca, smeraldi
Anello in oro bianco, diamanti, lacca, smeraldi

Collana in oro bianco, platino, diamanti, onice, cristallo di rocca e smeraldi colombiani
Collana in oro bianco, platino, diamanti, onice, cristallo di rocca e smeraldi colombiani

Collana-cravatta in oro bianco, platino, lacca, diamanti, smeraldi
Collana-cravatta in oro bianco, platino, lacca, diamanti, smeraldi

Orecchini Lavallière in oro bianco, diamanti, onice e lacca
Orecchini Lavallière in oro bianco, diamanti, onice e lacca

Collana plastron in oro bianco, platino, diamanti, onice, lacca e smeraldi
Collana plastron in oro bianco, platino, diamanti, onice, lacca e smeraldi
Collana Lavalliere Diamants in oro bianco diamanti onice e lacca della nuova collezione A History of Style Art Deco di Boucheron
Collana Lavallière in oro bianco, com diamanti, onice







The jewels of King Farouk of Egypt




It was thought lost and, instead, years ago the treasure of King Farouk of Egypt was found in the vault of an Egyptian bank: it is 265 jewels including a 44 carat diamond, which is believed be the third largest in the world. Farouk I of Egypt (Cairo 1920 – Rome, March 18, 1965), was the tenth sovereign of the Mehmet Ali dynasty and the penultimate King of Egypt. His reign ended due to the coup d’état of the military led by Nasser, following which the sovereign was forced to abdicate the throne in favor of the newborn son Ahmad Fuʾād. Exiled, Farouk died in Italy in 1965. Many articles have been written about the eventful life of the sovereign, protagonist of the Dolce Vita, and of his secret jewelry collection. Few, however, lingered on the jewelry collection, until someone was put up for sale by auction houses.

Spilla di Van Cleef & Arpels venduta da Sotheby's: faceva parte del tesoro di re Farouk
Spilla di Van Cleef & Arpels venduta da Sotheby’s: faceva parte del tesoro di re Farouk

Many jewels are exhibited in the Royal Jewelry Museum in Alexandria, which is located in what was the home of King Farouk’s sister, Fatima. These are about 246 objects accumulated by the Muhammed Ali dynasty, then confiscated by the Egyptian authorities at the end of the monarchy. Not all, however, given that two years ago Sotheby’s put on sale three jewels belonging to the king, including a brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, the favorite brand of Princess Fawzia, another sister of Farouk. For example, in 1939, for her marriage to the crown prince of Iran, Princess Fawzia wore a van Cleef & Arpels diamond and platinum tiara. And other bracelets and choker of platinum and diamonds belonged to Farouk’s mother, Queen Nazli, wife of King Fuad I.
Collana di Boucheron indossata dalla moglie di Farouk il giorno del suo matrimonio. Ha diamanti per 34,6 carati
Collana di Boucheron indossata dalla moglie di Farouk il giorno del suo matrimonio. Ha diamanti per 34,6 carati

For example, a diamond necklace that supports a flexible sunburst-shaped breastplate, centered on a round stone weighing about 6 carats, set with 118 round diamonds larger than the weight of about 134 carats, accentuated by smaller round diamonds than the weighing about 27 carats, completed by diamond baguettes weighing about 50 carats, was sold for 4.3 million dollars three years ago by Sotheby’s. It is this is just one of the jewels that are part of the treasure accumulated by the Muhammed Ali dynasty, which has reigned uninterruptedly in Egypt for over a century and a half.
Collana in platino e diamanti di Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1939. È composta da oltre 600 diamanti rotondi e baguette: apparteneva alla madre di Faouk, regina Nazli
Collana in platino e diamanti di Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1939. È composta da oltre 600 diamanti rotondi e baguette: apparteneva alla madre di Faouk, regina Nazli

La collana di Van Cleef & Arpels
La collana di Van Cleef & Arpels

La collana di diamanti indossata dalla regina Nazli
La collana di diamanti indossata dalla regina Nazli

Tiara con pavone e fiori di loto della principessa Farida, indossata per il matrimonio con re Farouk. In cima c’è un diamante a forma di cuore di circa 4 carati
Tiara con pavone e fiori di loto della principessa Farida, indossata per il matrimonio con re Farouk. In cima c’è un diamante a forma di cuore di circa 4 carati

Collana di diamanti e platino del tesoro di re Farouk, indossata dalla prima moglie Farida
Collana di diamanti e platino del tesoro di re Farouk, indossata dalla prima moglie Farida
Re Farouk d'Egitto
Re Farouk d’Egitto
Farouk e Farida il giorno del matrimonio
Farouk e Farida il giorno del matrimonio

Il diadema del matrimonio fu un regalo della regina madre Nazli. Il collier da 114 diamanti per 346 carati, invece fu commissionato da Farouk a Boucheron come regalo per la sposa
Il diadema del matrimonio fu un regalo della regina madre Nazli. Il collier da 114 diamanti per 346 carati, invece fu commissionato da Farouk a Boucheron come regalo per la sposa







Contemplation, Boucheron’s high space jewelry




Household chores, children, work, commitments … in everyday life there is nothing time for contemplation: a space dedicated to admiring a material or immaterial object or subject. For this reason, the idea of ​​Claire Choisne, number one of Boucheron‘s creativity to dedicate an entire line of high jewelery to contemplation, is unusual: 67 pieces that aspire to an ethereal, absolute world. Almost stellar.

Collana Goutte de Ciel, in cristallo di rocca e pavé di diamanti, incastonata con una goccia di cristallo di rocca in aerogel, su oro bianco
Collana Goutte de Ciel, in cristallo di rocca e pavé di diamanti, incastonata con una goccia di cristallo di rocca in aerogel, su oro bianco

And it is no coincidence that one of the prominent jewels of the Contemplation collection is a special necklace that uses an equally special material: the aerogel. Don’t you know him? Nothing strange: it is the material with the lowest density in the world, 99.8% of air and 0.2% of silica. And it is used by NASA to capture stardust. The result is the Goutte de Ciel necklace, in white gold with rock crystal and diamonds, set with a drop of rock crystal and aerogel.
Collana Fenêtre sur Ciel, oro bianco, lacca, madreperla, tanzanite di 35 carati
Collana Fenêtre sur Ciel, oro bianco, lacca, madreperla, tanzanite di 35 carati

The pieces of great aesthetic impact are many. For example a Fenêtre sur Ciel necklace, which represents the sky dotted with clouds made by airbrushing lacquer next to mother of pearl tiles, with a 35 carat tanzanite cabochon. Also in this case, therefore, high jewelery made with the use of modern technology.
Anello in oro bianco con cristallo di rocca e pavé di diamanti
Anello in oro bianco con cristallo di rocca e pavé di diamanti

But the whole collection is exceptional in its ideas, style and refined construction: a great bridge between traditional high jewelery and a design in harmony with a world that uses technology now for any daily need. So many jewels that, if you can’t buy them, are at least you must absolutly to contemplate.

Orecchini in oro bianco con pavé di diamanti
Orecchini in oro bianco con pavé di diamanti
Anello in oro bianco e pavé di diamanti
Anello in oro bianco e pavé di diamanti
Orecchini in oro bianco e diamanti
Orecchini in oro bianco e diamanti
Orecchini con diamanti e due gocce di tanzanite per 79,06 carati
Orecchini con diamanti e due gocce di tanzanite per 79,06 carati
Collana con perle di cristallo di rocca e diamanti su oro bianco
Collana con perle di cristallo di rocca e diamanti su oro bianco
Anello in oro bianco con madreperla e pavé di diamanti
Anello in oro bianco con madreperla e pavé di diamanti
Anello in oro bianco con diamante a pera di 5,08 carati e giada bianca
Anello in oro bianco con diamante a pera di 5,08 carati e giada bianca







Graff superstar at the Sotheby’s auction in Paris




Do you love Graff’s jewels? An interesting occasion presents itself for you in Paris: the Fine Jewels auction organized by Sotheby’s on 27 May. To tell the truth, the jewels are many: 168 lots which include pieces by Bulgari, Boucheron, Buccellati, Cartier, Fabergé, Garrard, Suzanne Belperron and René Boivin, Piaget, Van Cleef & Arpels, etc. But, above all, the pieces signed by the London jeweler Graff stand out.

Collana di diamanti su platino e oro bianco di Graff
Collana di diamanti su platino e oro bianco di Graff

The most esteemed (110.000-140.000 euros) is an exceptional necklace with brilliant cut diamonds on platinum and 18 carat gold. Another valuable piece is a rounded ring with a pavé of rubies and diamonds, also by Graff. Still, pierced circle earrings with pear-shaped and brilliant cut diamonds, as well as round cut emeralds, a pendant with decorations with brilliant cut diamond pavé, on a chain decorated with brilliant cut diamonds in a closed setting, a necklace with emeralds and diamonds also by the English jeweler, and last but not least, a pair of pear and diamond-shaped round blue sapphires.
Anello con rubini e diamanti di Graff
Anello con rubini e diamanti di Graff

For those who love vintage, among the many jewels at auction, a pair of clip earrings with rock crystal and diamonds stands out, designed by Suzanne Belperron and René Boivin from around 1930.

Collana con pendente di diamanti
Collana con pendente di diamanti
Collana con pendente di diamanti  e smeraldi
Collana con pendente di diamanti e smeraldi
Orecchini con diamanti e smeraldi
Orecchini con diamanti e smeraldi

Orecchini con diamanti e zaffiri
Orecchini con diamanti e zaffiri

Orecchini con cristallo di rocca intagliato di Suzanne Belperron e René Boivin
Orecchini con cristallo di rocca intagliato di Suzanne Belperron e René Boivin







Boucheron renews the Quatre line

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Four, perfect number. But wasn’t it the number three or seven? Not for Boucheron, which launched Quatre 16 years ago, a line of jewelry that is designed by combining four different styles together. To be precise, these are Grosgrain, line of Diamonds, Double Godron and Clou de Paris. The result was innovative: single layer, multilayer, sober or dramatic, classic or surprisingly unusual. Concept declined on rings, bracelets or necklaces.

Anello Quatre di Boucheron in oro rosa, bianco, giallo e diamanti
Anello Quatre di Boucheron in oro rosa, bianco, giallo e diamanti

Now Boucheron renews the Quatre line. Tie necklace, small size (classic and white), thanks to the flexibility of its central motif, which is both a pendant and a closure, is very versatile and can be worn as a tie, a long necklace or a middle ground between the one and the other. It is available in a classic or white ceramic version and the motif can be moved along the soft gold chain to the point you want most.
Anello nuziale Quatre in oro rosa e ceramica bianca
Anello nuziale Quatre in oro rosa e ceramica bianca

With Tie necklace, medium size (classic), the jewel clasp can be fixed at will along the gold chain. It can be pushed upwards, or downwards, in front or worn on the back. It is quite long: it measures 75 centimeters and therefore allows you to create many variations and motifs as if you were wearing multiple necklaces together.
Pendente della collezione Quatre
Pendente della collezione Quatre

The bracelet brings together the distinctive codes of the Quatre collection in a circle with a contemporary design. Four strong lines (yellow gold, rose gold, brown Pvd graphic and a sparkling diamond) that can be added to other bracelets. The hoop earrings are made up of a rose gold line, a yellow gold line and diamonds highlighted even more by an unprecedented white ceramic line.
Anello della collezione Quatre
Anello della collezione Quatre

Orecchini in oro rosa, giallo, diamanti e ceramica bianca
Orecchini in oro rosa, giallo, diamanti e ceramica bianca

Anello in oro rosa e diamanti
Anello in oro rosa e diamanti

Tie necklace regolabile
Tie necklace regolabile

Anello in oro rosa, ceramica bianca e diamanti
Anello in oro rosa, ceramica bianca e diamanti







A new question mark for Boucheron’s high jewelery

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High jewelery? According to Boucheron it looks like a question mark. But, mind you, it is a question mark to which the French Maison can give an answer. The story dates back to 1879, when Fréderic Boucheron had just won a gold medal at the Paris Universal Exposition for his necklace called Feuillage. The question-shaped necklace, very daring for that time, was born then. But, of course, it has evolved many times: the last rebirth occurred during the January haute couture shows in Paris.

Collana in oro nero e smeraldi Lierre de Paris
Collana in oro nero e smeraldi Lierre de Paris

The beauty of Point d’Interrogation necklaces, in addition to their extraordinary workmanship, is also the ease of use: wearing them is a moment. It is more difficult to deprive yourself of it, but only because you are sorry to hide ina jewelbox such a beautiful jewel. The revival of the Point d’Interrogation necklaces in new eight pieces is thanks to Claire Choisne, director of Boucheron creations. Sapphires, diamonds and emeralds are used without saving but, above all, with refined delicacy. Ivy leaves, acanthus or feathers are some of the shapes that make up the necklaces. And despite the venerable age, 140 years, the collection amazes as if it were a debutante.

Collana in oro bianco, madreperla e diamanti
Collana in oro bianco, madreperla e diamanti
Collana Plume de Paon, in oro bianco e diamanti
Collana Plume de Paon, in oro bianco e diamanti

Collana a forma di foglie d'acanto in oro giallo e diamanti
Collana a forma di foglie d’acanto in oro giallo e diamanti







Reza al Tefaf’s jewels

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

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

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

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

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

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




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

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

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







Boucheron Vu Du 26

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

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

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

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

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




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

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







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