It is 30 old: Giovanni Ferraris in three decades (it was founded in June 1985) has become an established brand in the world of Italian jewelery. An Italian history, which begins after the apprenticeship and diploma goldsmith in Alessandria, one of the districts of excellence of Italian jewelery. After deciding to found the company that bears his name, Giovanni Ferraris has also chosen to follow a path of its own, which led him to maintain the craft tradition in the creation of its collections, next to a very personal inspiration in choosing style and patterns. Pieces of high quality, with great profusion of gold, pink or yellow stones like sapphires, diamonds. And elaborated forms, with twines, wefts, overlays. The brand, which is preparing for the new VicenzaOro, then, celebrates the birthday with satisfaction, after creating a trademark easy-to-wear, Minù. And with the intention to continue much longer the way. G.N.
The moon is round to Stroili, in overlapping circles, or in the shape of large ring. The collection New Moon is a workhorse of the brand that has the largest circulation in Italy. Let’s look at pictures and prices: it comes to jewelry that mixes pieces with shiny surfaces satin and those scratched. The line includes bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings. The metal is pink or gold coloured. The rounded lines are accentuated by a curved design in the shape of the lens. On the metal, are added small crystals which underline the perimeter. The ring is open and adaptable to any size of fingers. Prices range from 29.90 euro (ring) to 84.90 (earrings).
Harry Winston flashing
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The thirties continue to fuel the inspiration of jewelry designers, as evidenced by the latest collection of Harry Winston. The American brand, nicknamed “king of diamonds”, has recently opened a boutique in Rome, Via Condotti. And this collection, adopting a style Art Deco revival, makes extensive use of the magical stone that pushes the women to fall in love. The geometry of necklaces, bracelets and earrings, cutting stones and their arrangement, the symmetry between straight lines and semicircles reflect the stylistic choice. All pieces in the collection are made with hand-cut diamonds, held together by a thin structure of platinum. Dazzling. Giulia Netrese
Gold and diamonds, is the formula C&C
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C & C, a company in the district of Valenza founded by Antonello Cocuzza in 2005 is at his tenth birthday. The brand returns to VicenzaOro of September with the desire to confirm the work done so far. Let’s look at a collection of flagship: Florence. The line is inspired by the shape of the lily flower is the symbol of Florence. Pendants, earrings and bracelets reported stylized drawing of lily. To draw the petals, for example, they are used slabs of pink and white gold, accompanied by brilliant. On the other hand, gold is also used in other collections, as Archetype (in the words of ancient greek which means image and model), or Garden. The idea, in fact, is to follow a precise style: all the jewels are offered in 18-carat gold and diamonds, a classic combination that confirms C & C in the area of jewelry design and tradition. G.N.
How many jewels were inspired to Capri? The island in front of Naples has fascinated writers, poets, painters and, of course, also jewelers. This is the case of Passavinti 1970 brand of Florence, which loves the sea and Mediterranean colors. The design of bijoux offers bracelets, pendants, necklaces and pendants. The Capri collection which not only contains the blue of the Faraglioni, but also the strong colors of the flowers and the Mediterranean. The jewelry is made of bronze and galvanic gold 18kt, made with the technique of casting, and fired enamels pearly. The Florentine brand was founded almost 50 years ago by the goldsmith Romano Passavinti. In 2011 the brand was bought by Reali, a company formed by three young entrepreneurs, Mirco Zoppini, Danilo Caccetta, Mauro Di Mario, who are now re-launching the company in the area of jewelry accessible (a term that means that they are cheap). G.N.
Swarovski Fall/ Winter 2015
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How will be the Swarovski jewelry for fall-winter 2015? The mystery was solved by the model Miranda Kerr, former “angel” Victoria ‘s Secret and since three years the face of the Austrian brand of crystals and jewelry. The collection is the star of a photo shoot made on June 30, in New York, to present the new entries. The images reveal very colorful bracelets, obviously with the crystals of the House, with shades ranging from bronze to copper, to the pink peach. Large chains with elements joined by steel rings which become bracelets or necklaces. But also some rings, in the same shade, and earrings. In the collection there are the necklaces more elaborate, with fancy designs and declined on shades ranging from silver to plum. Or, maybe, color Marsala, one of the shades most used in recent months. Swarovski also replay the elastic bracelets, which in recent years have had good success with the public: they are visible and cheap.
There is Pasta on the Stroili’s table
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What’s more Italian than Pasta? Stroili, sensitive to the culinary tradition (and perhaps also for the combination of the Expo of Milan, focused on food), engages put pasta in the form of butterflies and rigatoni. But they do are not to eat: they are, however, made in gold metal and satin hand in a traditional way. The result is the Pasta Couture Collection, a capsule that not only tickles the appetite, but also the good feelings. The luxury version, in fact, will be sold a charity auction organized by Charity Stars, with proceeds going to support 1Caffè non-profit, non-profit organization founded by the actor Luca Argentero, which promotes and raises money for small Italian onlus. The bracelets are made of silver 925 recycled, hand glazed and embellished with cubic zirconia. They will be put up for sale at auction, with a base of 500 euro. The auction will start from July 22. Another thing to remember: the jewels are made of recycled material to promote chains of sustainable products and does not impact on the planet.
If you like the bracelets and do not plan to participate in the auction, do not worry: the Pasta of Stroili will be sold in the boutique in Milan Corso Vittorio Emanuele and also online. The four bracelets, in addition to four rings of brass, will have a price, respectively, of 49.90 and 19.90 euros. Federico Graglia
The flores of Tuum
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The religious jewels of Tuum are enriched with a new collection: Rosario Flore. It is a variant of the collections Rosario and Rosario Magnum. As stated in the brand that produces jewelry imprinted with Christian prayers, Rosarium in Latin means “crown of roses.” In this case, however, a silver chain rhodium associated with pearls, onyx, grained or silver. At the end is placed a flower, while the micro-faith, with the message stamped in relief, takes the place of the medal Central. You can add the bracelet in the same style, even in the Lux version (with three spinels blacks). Here are pictures and prices.
Van Cleef & Arpels: new images
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We have spoken here of the new collection of Van Cleef & Arpels, Seven Seas. Here are some pictures more of that which is the most original collection of summer 2015. A collection or, rather, a collection of collections, which will be desirable for a long time. The theme of the sea, including flora and fauna, legends and passions, has prompted designers to an intense work and boundless. Between dream and journey through the culture and flavor of the East and the Mediterranean sea and ocean. La Maison also recalls that the collection name is the same chosen by Rudyard Kipling as the title for his collection of poems The Seven Seas (1896). Another proof of the cultural references of the idea, to be inspired by seven different waters. Waves that come alive in the twinkling of the Pierres de Caractère, gems exceptional choices Van Cleef & Arpels: sapphires and emeralds crystalline, turquoise, aquamarine and tourmaline Paraiba. And, then, the bright colors of the seabed, with rubies, corals and red spinels, or cultured pearls and onyx. All to form shells, fish and mythical figures, like the sirens. Here’s another set of extraordinary images in this collection as deep as the sea.
Ayala Radiance Collection
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Ayala Bar glowing with the Radiance collection proposal for summer 2015. The Israeli designer plays with shades and colors to make her jewelry using a variety of composite materials: fabric, threads, but also beads, jais (the French name of the black amber, variety of lignite, used in fashion, as hard stone ornamental) and Swarovski crystals. In addition to the Radiance line, the work of Ayala includes collections as Classic, Hip, and Indigo. They are different in the mix, but similar in the composite style of jewelry of high quality and, above all, original. The Hip Collection, for example, consists of necklaces, earrings and bracelets inspired by the urban folklore. The Radiance collection, instead, is tuned on contrasts of color, with choker, necklaces with central medallions, sautoir, earrings and bracelets propelled. In Indigo Collection, sprout forms in silver that bind to colored fabrics. Here are pictures and prices of jewelery. G.N.
On the sea float many brands of jewelry & jewelry: Zoppini, so, can not resist the lure of summer fascination, but also the charm of sailing boats. The Italian maritime tradition it is very strong and is partly also shown by the Genoa Boat Show, a festival dedicated to craft for leisure. In this atmosphere the Tuscan company offers Skipper, a collection inspired by the sea, sailing and navigation. The jewelry are in the form of knots, flags and nautical symbols. The materials used are steel, rubber, rope, enamel. Blue, blue and red colors dominate. Prices from 29 euro. M.d.B.
Coral as flowers for summer
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What’s more summery of coral? Perfect on tan and almost essential for evenings by the sea. Among the specialists of coral, the brand Sicilian Oro di Sciacca proposes the collection Flowers of water, combining the red element of the sea with the Australian pearls. The collection is an ongoing, that is revived every year. Now, however, it is updated with the use and the combination of pale pearls with the vivid colors of Southern Mediterranean, in a unique combination of nacre produced from the distant ocean, with colors of red, pink and salmon, used for earrings and necklaces.
Snoopy and Charlie Brown become jewelry. The two characters of strips loved by the kids in the sixties and seventies and designed by Charles Schultz are now, along with the other stars of the Peanuts series, a modular element of bracelets proposed by the American brand Persona. They are the classic modular bracelets with a screw mechanism and a latch that allow the complete do-it-yourself, that is the customization of all the elements very easily. Now Person offers the Peanuts collection, which will include 18 between beads and pendants, all inspired by the Peanuts cartoon characters. The elements are made of silver, crystal, enamel and glass, with prices ranging from 45 to 65 dollars. They will be available by the end of August. And there’s more: Persona already has plans to continue the collection for another three years. The brand has also created a special bracelet in sterling silver with the logo Peanuts on the locking, priced at 75 dollars. The Peanuts collection will be sold on site PersonaWorld.com or at select retailers in North America. Among other things, the collection is just before a new film dedicated to Peanuts, due out in November. Federico Graglia
If according Giuseppe Verdi the woman is mobile, to the Danish brand Sence Copenhagen thinks women are nomad. Not because she are homeless, but because they travel in to the world and may from time to time come into contact with different cultures, styles, fashions. On holiday or on business, by car or by plane, the woman crosses borders, including those established by the old aesthetics. Here, then, that Sence proposes a kind of self service of styles, with different references. The bijoux are in middle cost, but with a own value, for the invoice orderly and colorful style, but sober, in line with the Nordic character of the brand.
For example, the line Casablanca idealizes the charm of Morocco. The Urban Gipsy collection uses high quality materials, hypoallergenic, with satin finish, gold and silver, enamel and bright shades give emotion and feeling. The Barcelona collection consists of bracelets evidently inspired by the Catalan city. Here are pictures of the collections. Giulia Netrese
The Tuum’s rainbow
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Tuum, the brand of jewelry that engraves a prayer on rings and bracelets, add a new line: Iris. It is inspired by the colors of the rainbow. In essence, this is a colored version of the previous models that they have been successful. In the Iris collection, for example, there are rings and bangle of collections Decem and Origin. The jewelry are made of silver and rhodium, and enriched with topaz in the colors of the rainbow. The stones, explain at Tuum, they are not accommodated as the standards of traditional jewelry, the center, the point most visible: are embedded in the letters ‘o’ of a prayer, the Pater Noster. The explanation is that it give more value and emphasis to the message, making also of course, the most precious jewel. Do not are missed the biblical references: in the holy book of Christianity the rainbow is the symbol of the covenant between God and man, the promise to Noah that he would never send a flood to destroy mankind. In short, the rainbow is a synonym of serenity. The price of jewelery varies between 195 and 345 euro. Here are pictures and prices. Cosimo Muzzano
Tropical Misis
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The venetian brand Misis propose Moorea Island, a collection in gold plated silver, cabochon coral and white opal. As Wikipedia explains, “Moorea is a volcanic island in French Polynesia, part of the Society Islands, about 17 km norodovest of Tahiti. The island is located in the tropical belt around 17 degrees south latitude. Moorea yellow means lizard in Tahitian.” So, sea beaches and coral. And this is precisely the subject of the collection inspired by the tropical swimming paradise. Silver plated gold, cabochon coral paste, white opal and enamels for necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets in this collection warm colors and whose only reference for style are starfish. Lavinia Andorno
Charlotte on catwalk
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It’s not just big names on the Croisette, but also jewelery from Charlotte Chesnais, the young designer grew up at the school of Nicolas Geshquière when he was at Balenciaga and Julien Dossena of Paco Rabanne. Everybody is talking about her in the fashion world, because her first collection will be sold exclusively at Colette in Paris, one of the concept store more selective in design and worldwide known. A certificate of talent, in any case. There’s no doubt that the cuff-ring worn by Maïwenn Le Bosco at the press conference in Cannes, has not gone unnoticed. Guess it’s because the attention given to French director in competition with Mon Roi , starring Vincent Cassel, one of the two competing films directed by a woman, (the other is Marguerite and Julien de Valérie Donzelli), but also for the minimalist and at the same time very seductive jewel. In fact, the bracelet is an ornament that wraps around the wrist and turns around the thumb like a spiral. Other rings and others bracelets circular shaped in gold and silver fly light. Here pictures and prices. Matilde de Bounvilles
Summer comes and the colors of sea become the letimotiv of many brands, such as the designer of Turkish origin Kurshuni. At the center of his new collection are the elements of water, colored animals that live in the waves. Small fish, starfish, beside luck symbols like heart, cross, infinity, circles, drops, horseshoe, skulls, children, angels, doves, butterflies. By the sea, in fact, appears collection Dream & Reality, which draws to a mysterious world rings, earrings, bracelets, lanyards, necklaces, charm and the newest ear cuff or kiss. The jewels are in three different shades: the hottest and chic (gold), the coldest and minimal (silver), the more mysterious and urban (black), in addition to cobalt blue and turquoise, brown and purple. The bracelets, pendants, necklaces and rings in the collection are made of 925 silver, cubic zirconia, spinel black, semi-precious stones combined with colored laces and leather. G.N.
Garavelli, 95 years with dragon
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Garavelli is a name that is synonymous with jewelery since 1920. No wonder, then, that has decided to celebrate its 95 years with a novelty in its catalog of jewelry. The anniversary collection is called Drago (the word means dragon), and was anticipated to VicenzaOro Dubai, but will be presented in its entirety to Jck of Las Vegas. Here are pictures of two pieces: the bracelet and rings, which compose a parure. They are made of rose gold, but not too much tending to red, with a pavé diamond white or brown and micro-insertions of ceramic elements. Garavelli stresses as the two jewels are drawn in a sort of snake-style, that facilitates the wearing. In short, they are precious, but comfortable. G.N.
Attention to Delfina Delettrez
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In a few years Delfina Delettrez, which has in his veins has the blood of the fashion house Fendi, has become a landmark of the avant-garde design in the jewelry world. He based in Rome, but store in London and on the international stage, where has acquired greater success. One of its key stylistic most successful is the one that is inspired by the art surrealist. Combines fact, symbols with natural elements, but out of context: the effect is amazing. One of the lines that have attracted the most attention is the one that involves the use in bracelets, earrings and necklaces of eyes and mouths. Here is a small selection of the collection Anatomik. G.N.