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Paul Morelli, successful jewels

Published on November 27, 2023

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When a jeweler is successful, he has it for real. A while ago, Paul Morelli bought a waterfront mansion on North Bay Road, Miami Beach, just a month after he bought a house on Hibiscus Island in the Florida Sea for $ 11.5 million. The second purchase was also challenging, as it paid $ 17.5 million for 11 bedrooms, 12 full bathrooms, three half bathrooms, swimming pool, dock with boat lift, guest quarters, three garages, a gym and a balcony. Morelli is the owner of The House of Paul Morelli, which has a studio in Philadelphia and a boutique in New York City, but his jewelry is also sold at other retailers, including Neiman Marcus.

Anello in oro giallo e diamanti — Ring in yellow gold and diamonds

What kind jewels have made Paul Morelli so optimistic? It must be added, however, that the success is the result of a career of almost 40 years. Morelli developed an interest in the world of design from a very young age. His family was in the clothing business, but he studied journalism in college and after graduation he started helping a friend make jewelry. Thus starting a bright career. The first major buyer was Bergdorf Goodman. He works exclusively in 18K gold and occasionally platinum. He loves unusual combinations and the pleasure of surprising, light and elaborate shapes, alongside colored cuff bracelets, flowers and geometries.

Campanella in oro giallo e zaffiri rosa — Bell in yellow gold and pink sapphires

Orecchini in oro e diamanti — Gold and diamond earrings

Orecchini in oro, turchese, rubini — Earrings in gold, turquoise, rubies

Bracciale in oro 18 carati con diamanti, zaffiri gialli e viola, acquamarina — 18k gold bracelet with diamonds, yellow and purple sapphires, aquamarine

Orecchini in oro 18 carati con diamanti, zaffiri gialli e rosa — 18k gold earrings with diamonds, yellow and pink sapphires

Orecchini in oro 18 carati con diamanti su conchiglia rosa intagliata — 18k gold earrings with diamonds on a carved pink shell

Orecchini in oro con diamanti taglio rosa — Gold earrings with rose-cut diamonds

Low priced jewelry is dangerous?

Published on November 27, 2023

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Are jewelry bought on stalls or markets dangerous? Cause allergies? In London they discovered… ♦ ︎

The alarm comes time ago from London. But it can be safely extended to the whole of Europe and, perhaps, to the United States, Australia, and so on. The alarm concerns low-cost bijoux that are sold on stalls, markets, and cheap stores. These jewels, which in almost all cases are manufactured in the Far East countries, like China, often contain toxic substances. In short, they cost little, but the money that you save will be spent in medicine.

The survey results
According to a survey conducted by London Trading Standards and made known by Professional Jeweler, over half of the necklaces low cost have excessive levels of toxic materials. To find out, 30 metal necklaces were purchased from stalls and stores in London. Bijoux has been analyzed to identify components, in particular lead, cadmium and nickel release, measured according to European parameters (Reach Regulation). Lead and cadmium are toxic metals and only very low levels of jewelery are allowed (0.05% and 0.01% of total weight). Result: on 30 tested necklaces, 19 were not conforming to the rules (63.3%), only 11 variants (36.7%) had acceptable levels of lead, cadmium and nickel while 50% had excess lead, In one case even 82.4%.

Bigiotteria in vendita — Jewelry for sale at the market

Nickel allergy
Nickel, in particular, is known to create a sensitivity reaction and is the most common cause of contact allergy in Europe. And one of the headed necklaces had a very high nickel rate, over 60% of the maximum allowed.
How to avoid allergies to nickel

You may not know that many metals that you come into contact with are toxic. Here are the 35 most dangerous: antimony, arsenic, bismuth, cadmium, cerium, chromium, cobalt, copper, gallium, gold, iron, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, platinum, silver, tellurium, thallium, tin, uranium, vanadium and zinc.

When excessive exposure to these metals occurs, you may feel asthenia and fatigue, up to brain damage, to the lungs, kidneys, liver, up to abnormal changes in the composition of the blood.

Of course it is very difficult that a jewel should cause these symptoms. But it should be noted that prolonged contact with these metals can result in progressive muscle and neurological degeneration, with symptoms typical of serious degenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and muscular dystrophy, in addition to tumors.

It should be noted that the list also includes metals such as gold and silver, which are not considered harmful. This is undoubtedly true of jewelry. Yet even gold, if inhaled (for example when powdered) or ingested, can be harmful. Furthermore, there is a small group of people who are also allergic to gold.

Bancarella di bijoux — Stall with jewellery

Mercatino di Portobello, Londra — Portobello Market, London

Picchiotti also makes cocktail rings Xpandable

Published on November 22, 2023

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Anello con zaffiro dello Sri Lanka taglio a cuore di 6,71 carati, diamanti

The Picchiotti Xpandable collection also expands with cocktail rings ♦

The goldsmith’s art is more lavish with imagination than with technical innovation. In 99% of cases, ornaments, stones, shapes follow known paths, perhaps adding some small variant. When, on the other hand, creativity is added to a real novelty also for the architecture and engineering work of a jewel, you have to stand up and applaud. This is the case of Picchiotti’s Xpandable collection. As we explained at the moment of the launch of the collection, these jewels are made with an innovative technology that Picchiotti does not hesitate to define as revolutionary.

Anello con rubino sangue di piccione del Mozambico di 4,10 carati, rubini e diamanti per 3,16 carati — Ring with Mozambique pigeon blood ruby of 4.10 carats, rubies and diamonds of 3.16 carats

A mechanism hidden inside rings and bracelets, in fact, solves the problems of tailoring and comfort. Adaptable and comfortable rings and bracelets, in Sum. But also precious: a jewel that, now, are enjoying success. The response from the public was, in fact, very positive and convinced Picchiotti to expand (it should be said) the line with many new pieces. Combinations of precious stones, designs, cuts and mixes also with elements in white ceramic or black onyx, white or green mother-of-pearl, turquoise or coral. The same collection has also been joined by high jewelery cocktail rings: fancy diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires mounted on rings that are not only exceptional but also comfortable.

Read also: Picchiotti becomes more expansive

Anello Xpandable con diamanti per 6 carati e zaffiri blu — Xpandable ring with 6 carats of diamonds and blue sapphires

Anello cocktail con tre zaffiri Royal Blue dello Sri Lanka — Cocktail ring with three Royal Blue sapphires from Sri Lanka

Anello cocktail con tre smeraldi dello Zambia — Cocktail ring with three Zambian emeralds

Anello con diamante fancy yellow e rubini birmani — Ring with fancy yellow diamond and Burmese rubies

Anello con diamante fancy yellow VS2 — Ring with fancy yellow diamond VS2

Cristiana Perali, the spirit of Rome

Published on November 16, 2023

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Anello in oro bianco con diamanti brown taglio fancy

A small goldsmith shop set in Old Rome, between a bend in the Tiber and Campo dei Fiori, between the Vatican and Piazza Navona: Cristiana Perali‘s jewels are the legacy of a century spent working with metal and stone. In fact, that of Cristiana Perali is a small goldsmith company with a great tradition: it dates back to 1907 when Carlo, the grandfather of the current owner, started the business by opening a jewelery shop with attached precision watchmaking laboratory and goldsmith’s workshop.

Anello Ciottoli della collezione Roma in oro giallo, diamanti brown — Ciottoli ring from the Roma collection in yellow gold, brown diamonds

In 1945 Carlo Perali was joined by his son Paolo, who in turn passed on his passion for jewelry to his daughter Cristiana, a third generation jewelry designer and stylist. It is inevitable that the spirit of the Eternal City is part of the inspiration of the shop’s goldsmith production, but without it manifesting itself in jewels that can be associated with a tourist appeal. Cristiana Perali’s city is simply introjected, as in the Roma collection, which incorporates the design of the ancient stone road pavements. Also for this reason, her jewels have been exhibited in museums and high jewelery exhibitions and have paraded on high fashion catwalks in Rome, Beijing, Shanghai, Chicago, New York, St. Petersburg and Mexico City.

Anello in oro rosa com diamanti di taglio e colori differenti — Rose gold ring with diamonds of different cuts and colors

Anelli in oro bianco e giallo — Rings in white and yellow gold

Anello Dea Roma in bronzo — Dea Roma ring in bronze

Bracciale Lastricato Romano in bronzo — Bronze Roman Paved Bracelet

Anello Ciottoli in argento e oro — Pebbles ring in silver and gold

Orecchini Ghiacci in argento rodiato nero, zaffiri bianchi e diamanti milky — Ghiacci earrings in black rhodium-plated silver, white sapphires and milky diamonds

Orecchini con zaffiri rossi, diamanti, tsavoriti e argento rodiato nero — Earrings with red sapphires, diamonds, tsavorites and black rhodium-plated silver

A stage at the opera for Schreiber

Published on November 13, 2023

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Milan, the capital of design. But also of jewelry stores: there are some, like Schreiber, with a long and pleasant tradition, which continues to renew ♦

Simplicity is the antechamber of elegance, and the good taste is in the next room. Schreiber, from longtime Milanese jeweler (the third generation, with Giacomo and Federico) has not problems to support the silver with enamel with classic collections in gold and precious stones.

La margherita simbolo della maison. Oro giallo e smalto bianco — The daisy, symbol of the maison. Yellow gold and white enamel

The jewels made with the least expensive silver, though, do not forget the daisy, the symbol of the jewelry that was founded in 1948 and now operates again in the center, in via Borgospesso. In perfect Milanese style, the jeweler offers a luxury not scream, although don’t has limits in value elements, such as the gems selected by the founder’s son, Giacomo, who after graduating from the Gia, personally chooses the stones to be used for the collections. The style is one that combines modernity with classic dedication to luxury: gold, often white, with alternating stones, often mounted in the classical form daisy. In short, jewelry that are perfect for a premiere at the Teatro alla Scala.

Anello in oro giallo, tanzanite e diamanti — Ring in yellow gold, tanzanite and diamonds

Bracciale in oro giallo e smalto — Yellow gold and enamel bracelet

Collana in oro bianco, diamanti, zaffiri — Necklace in white gold, diamonds, sapphires

Orecchini in oro bianco — White gold earrings

Anello chevalier in oro bianco — Chevalier ring in white gold

The Cosmo bracelet by Atelier VM

Published on November 1, 2023

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Each person is a world, many people a galaxy, an entire city a cosmos. With due proportions, the Milanese jewelry brand Atelier VM offers Cosmo, a bracelet dedicated not only to astronomy lovers. The bracelet presented has a minimal design and the references to volumetric geometries, with explicit references to the representation of planets, represent the aesthetics, a light and easily wearable jewel.

Cosmos includes two different constellations. The Orbit, that is, the bracelet called L’Essenziale Tenace, in 18k yellow gold and titanium. 18-karat gold intertwines with titanium to create the perfect fusion between resistance and flexibility in a balance that harmonizes tenacity and lightness. The bracelet has the shape of a very fine circle with an unalterable, thin and persistent substance, closed on the wrist by the insertion of a small ring invisibly laser-welded. The other constellation is called Satellites, which are sphere charms in 18k yellow gold drilled inside in different sizes: small, medium and large. The Swing Charm combines 18k yellow gold with white diamonds.

Crieri’s tennis bracelet becomes elastic

Published on October 27, 2023

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Crieri, bracciale tennis elastico con zaffiri multicolori

Who plays the greatest tennis of all time? Now the answer is: Crieri. The jewelery brand from Valencia presents an innovative tennis bracelet. The characteristic is that of being elastic, thanks to an international patent. Crieri’s project has a name: G.O.A.T, an acronym that in fashion slang means Greatest Of All Time, the greatest ever.

The introduction of the new G.O.A.T. it allows us to differentiate ourselves significantly and further from the competition. We have always been attentive observers of the context in which we operate and this has allowed us to be recognizable over time with our tennis shoes, so much so that we have been able to patent some constructive solutions. With this new step, G.O.A.T., we put our experience and expertise to good use to take another step forward and to offer not only an aesthetically impeccable jewel, but also a very interesting product from the point of view of quality and price positioning.
Alessandro Saracino, founder and CEO of Crieri

The project is the result of two years of research and development based on research and analysis of the national and international jewelery scene. On the other hand, the tennis bracelet has been a Crieri feature since birth. The new elastic bracelet is based on a jewel assembly system that allows perfect alignment of the bezels, enhancing the mechanism to make the bracelet very resistant, light and practically indestructible.

Bracciale in oro bianco e diamanti bianchi — Firmament bracelet, in white gold and white diamonds

In addition to the technical features, the company emphasizes the aesthetic aspect and the way the new bracelet is used. The flexibility allows you to eliminate the closure: just spread it and slip it on your wrist. The new bracelets, presented later, are made of yellow, white and pink gold with white, black, brown, blue and yellow diamonds as well as rubies, pink and blue sapphires in an innovative mix of harmony and proportions. Among the variants of the collection, also bracelets with precious colored stones and spots of white diamonds. The collection will include bracelets available in approximately 8/9 different carats and 3 reference sizes (S, M, L) expressly conceived for men and women to ensure optimal wearability. There are also special versions made with stones with shaped cuts (heart, baguette, for example) and versions with the precious Colombian emeralds of which Crieri is a great interpreter. There will also be space for custom-made creations.

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Roberto Coin’s Love in Verona is renewed

Published on October 22, 2023

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Yellow gold demi pave and white gold full pave earrings

Love is eternal perhaps only in the cinema, but a diamond is forever. And, more generally, love comes and goes, but the jewels remain. There is, however, a love that has endured for four centuries: that of Romeo and Juliet. The Love in Verona collection by Roberto Coin is dedicated to them or, more precisely, to the city of Verona that hosts the memory of the play written by William Shakespeare. The jewelry line was launched last year, but the pandemic year has certainly not contributed to its spread, at least in terms of press presentations.

Rainbow design necklace in rose gold with mother of pearl, sapphires, green garnet and diamonds

Now, however, the fairs dedicated to jewelry are back in attendance and in the meantime the collection has been enriched with new pieces, such as rings or earrings composed of a disc with concentric circles of pink gold and semi-precious stones, such as malachite and lapis lazuli, in a slightly art deco geometric style. There is also a multi-gem version, which in addition to diamonds has lines composed of sapphires with different colors surrounding a round of mother-of-pearl. A pendant necklace also features a circle with the symbols of the zodiac signs. Who knows what sign Juletta and Romeo were.

Yellow and white gold full pave and demi pave bangles

Rose gold bangles with black and white diamonds

Rose gold earrings with black and white diamonds

Rose gold ring with black and white diamonds, rose gold ring with diamonds, rose gold ring with diamonds pavé

Zodiac design rose gold necklace with lapis lazuli and diamonds

Round design earrings in rose gold with lapis lazuli and diamonds

Round design earrings in rose gold with malachite, black jade and diamonds

Round design earrings in yellow gold with diamonds

Round design earrings in rose gold with mother of pearl, sapphires, green garnet and diamonds

Palmiero, an explorer in high jewelery

Published on October 12, 2023

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Collana e anello Rise of Sun indossati. Copyright: gioiellis.com

High jewelery signed Palmiero, an explorer in the world of precious design. To which are added equally valuable watches ♦ ︎
It seems that the surname Palmiero has an ancient origin. He designated Christian pilgrims who had gone to Palestine in the Middle Ages, a land of palm trees. Palmiero became the name of a palm bearer. Perhaps the origins of family names are of little importance, but in the case of Carlo Palmiero, founder of the Palmiero Jewelery Design brand, there is some connection. In fact, 30 years ago, Carlo Palmiero went on a pilgrimage on a difficult journey, that of high jewelery. But without limiting himself to a courtesy visit: in Valenza, in the company that bears his name, he infused the taste of discovery, of adventure. As a true courageous pilgrim in search of the sacred Grail of design.

Anello della collezione Rise of Sun in oro e diamanti — Ring from the Rise of Sun collection in gold and diamonds

The jewels of Palmiero, thanks to the drive towards the discovery of new horizons, are exceptional pieces, as evidenced by the latest creations of the Maison. For example,Dancing Soul Collection, a necklace with a flexible core recorded in white gold with diamonds and rubies. Or Melting Colors, earrings in white diamonds and degradé pink sapphires on white gold, earrings in white, colored diamonds and semiprecious stones on white gold: wearing the jewel the parts move alternately. Or the Rise of Sun collection, where the sun’s rays are interpreted by folds of the gold surface, illuminated by cascades of diamonds.

Palmiero, anello della collezione Rise of Sun indossato — Palmiero, ring from the Rise of Sun collection. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Anello Rise of Sun in oro, diamanti, smalto rosso — Rise of Sun ring in gold, diamonds, red enamel

Orecchini Rise of Sun in oro, diamanti — Rise of Sun earrings in gold, diamonds

Collana e anello Rise of Sun — Rise of Sun necklace and ring. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Carlo Palmiero. Copyright: gioiellis.com

The bohemian style of Gigi Clozeau

Published on October 2, 2023

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Gypsy-style bracelets and necklaces, perfect for the beach or hot summers: the jewels by Gigi Clozeau recall Saint-Tropez, a glass of pastis and the scents of the Mediterranean. But they are sold in America, where Gigi Clozeau moved from her native France: she lived in the Marais district of Paris, where her father’s laboratory was based. She did not abandon her professional roots, however, since her father Alain was a jeweler and designer, her mother an artist. You made your debut designing jewelry with emeralds, before choosing a path less tied to luxury and classic models.

The Gigi Clozeau brand focuses on lightness, simplicity, colors, with a Seventies nuance that allows you to wear bracelets and necklaces with an informal style, regardless of the rest. The jewels are made with thin 18-karat yellow, pink or white gold chains, diamonds, coral or resin beads. They are jewels designed to be worn with several turns, better if different models together.

Bracciale e ciondolo con l'immagine della Madonna in oro giallo e resina turchese — Bracelet and pendant with the image of the Madonna in yellow gold and turquoise resin

Bracciale Classic Gigi Flower in oro 18 carati, perle in resina e diamante — Classic Gigi Flower bracelet in 18k gold, resin pearls and diamond

Gig Sun, oro giallo e perle in resina di rame — Gig Sun, yellow gold and copper resin pearls

Orecchini in oro perle di resina — Gold resin pearl earrings

Collana in oro giallo e corallo — Necklace in yellow gold and coral

Bracciale in oro giallo e perle in resina bianca — Bracelet in yellow gold and white resin pearls

How to clean a Pandora bracelet?

Published on August 28, 2023

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How to clean Pandora jewelry? Here are the tips for keeping Pandora jewelry bright ♦

Pandora jewelry is among the most popular. Proposed years ago only in the silver version, especially the famous bracelets with charms, they are now also available in the Pandora Rose version, which consists of an alloy of silver and copper, with a plating used to prevent oxidation, or in Pandora Shine: silver with an 18-carat gold plating. On the jewels, moreover, there are also crystals and cubic zirconia, synthetic gems that resemble the diamond. Pandora jewelry also has another characteristic: they are usually worn often, even every day. They are, in fact, the classic jewels for everyday life: bracelets, earrings and necklaces that you choose without thinking too much, also because their price is quite affordable and you are less afraid of losing them.

Gioielli della linea Pandora Me indossati — Worn jewels from the Pandora Me line

Precisely for this reason, however, Pandora jewels can mist up earlier due to prolonged contact with the skin, or due to dust, or the wear of the plating. It is therefore important to regularly clean Pandora jewelry. For example, how to clean Pandora jewelry with pink alloy (but the method also applies to others)? Here’s how to do it: the tips are from Pandora itself. The shine of the metal can be maintained by regularly polishing the jewels with a soft cloth: just rub gently, paying attention to the surfaces where crystals or cubic zirconia are set. Too vigorous cleaning could ruin the subtle plating of Pandora Shine jewelry.

Elemento in Pandora Shine Simba — Pandora Shine Simba

Often Pandora jewels, which are finished by hand in the laboratories that the Danish company has made in Thailand, also have details in colored enamel. Enamel is a very resistant material, but over time, perhaps because the jewel is subjected to contact with other objects, it could be damaged. Precisely for this reason it is better to avoid rubbing the jewel with too rough materials, which can make the situation worse.

The jewels can also be washed gently in warm soapy water to remove any traces of grease left by the skin. When still wet, jewelry can be cleaned better with the use of a soft bristle toothbrush. But, attention: it is better to avoid the use of liquids used for silver polishing and ultrasonic cleaning. Handle clean jewelry with care: it is better to store them separately to avoid scratches.

Anello in argento e cubic zirconia — Ring in silver and cubic zirconia

Pandora, collezione Zodiaco — Pandora Rose necklace

Collana Pandora Rose — Necklace Pandora Rose

Bracciale Reflexions, in Pandora Shine — Reflexions bracelet, in Pandora Shine

The reborn silver of Maria and Luisa

Published on August 26, 2023

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The name has nothing special: Maria e Luisa. The surname, however, is known to jewelry lovers: Pianegonda. The Pianegonda brand, however, due to troubled corporate events, can no longer be used by Maria Luisa Pianegonda and not even by her brother Franco, founder of the Maison specializing in silver jewelry. The Pianegonda brand is now owned by the Bros Manifatture group. But the creativity of the two brothers, who each went down a different path, was not sold. After 16 years as a marketing manager in the original Pianegonda, and after a break marked by travel, Maria Luisa got back on track with a new brand, with a name that curiously doubles her own: Maria and Luisa.

Anello Shri in argento e 8 pietre di rodolite — Shri ring in silver and 8 rhodolite stones

Also for Maria and Luisa the basic material is silver. But it is a super-worked silver, which highlights a craftsmanship of yesteryear. The jewels are worked with a burin, with scrolls, curls, folds, inlays and in some cases with the addition of large semi-precious stones, such as citrine, amethyst, smoky quartz, pink, cognac, and prasiolite, onyx, topaz. Some jewels also have small 9-karat gold inserts. Maria and Luisa’s boutique is located in Milan. Vicenza is long gone.

Orecchini in argento con elemento a rosone inciso a mano con la tecnica del bulino e catene groumette — Silver earrings with rosette element hand engraved with the burin technique and groumette chainse

Bracciale Groumette in argento e cristallo di rocca — Groumette bracelet in silver and rock crystal

Anello in argento brunito con quarzo fumé — Burnished silver ring with smoky quartz

Anello in argento brunito con ametista — Burnished silver ring with amethyst

Bracciale rolò in argento brunito — Bracelet in burnished silver

Orecchini in argento con citrino madeira — Silver earrings with madeira citrine

Collana groumette girocollo — Choker groumette necklace

Orecchini in argento intarsiato — Inlaid silver earrings

The A.Link’s diamonds

Published on August 21, 2023

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The American Maison A. Link, specialized in the most loved stone by women: diamonds ♦

Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds: some people love jewels only if they revolve around the most popular gemstone. And this is the story of A.Link, a New York company that specializes in diamond jewelry. Does just that since 1904. It was founded by Adolph Link, jeweler from Vienna who emigrated to the US, which has brought the taste loved by the wealthy Europeans of the Belle Epoque in a nation that was growing rapidly. More than a century later, the company is still family owned, managed by Jeffrey Link and Douglas Sills in New York.

Collana di diamanti di A.Link — Diamond Necklace by A.Link

Passed the mark of 110 years, celebrated in 2014 with a Jck prize to a ring, You and Me, continues to propose his recipe that seems to have an eternal success: diamonds, diamonds and more diamonds, but with certificates of origin and sustainable production. Adolph Link, it seems, was the first to study and sample the diamonds to get uniform quality of the stones. In this way the jewels have created a homogeneity and, of course, a more certain value. The company also boasts a special ability in the choice of the cut. In short, if you like diamonds, by A.Link you find to the full.

Bracciale tennis in oro rosa e diamanti — Tennis bracelet in rose gold and diamonds

Orecchini a bottone in oro bianco e diamanti — White gold and diamond stud earrings

Set con diamanti baguette, montatura in platino. Questo anello ha vinto il premio del 2014 JCK Jewelers nella categoria Platinum per vendita al dettaglio meno di 10.000 dollari nei Jck Awards 2014 — Set with baguette diamonds, platinum setting. This ring won the 2014 JCK Jewelers award in the Platinum category for retailing under $10,000 in the 2014 Jck Awards

Bracciale di diamanti e platino, per un totale di 10 carati — Diamond and platinum bracelet, totaling 10 carats

Collana per Forevermark, diamanti e oro bianco — Necklace for Forevermark, diamonds and white gold

Bracciale Bubble con fermaglio, oro bianco e diamanti — Bubble bracelet with clasp, white gold and diamonds

Orecchini a forma di goccia, diamanti e oro bianco — Drop-shaped earrings, diamonds and white gold

The simple success of Maman et Sophie

Published on August 20, 2023

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Orecchino Etoile in oro rosa 18 carati, zaffiri blu

It’s called Maman et Sophie but, despite the French name, it is an Italian jewelery brand, Florentine to be precise. And it is also a phenomenon: in a few years it has become one of the most popular brands in Italy, thanks to the formula adopted. The jewels have very affordable prices (from 50 to 300 euros on average), the style is very simple and immediate, the wearability is guaranteed. The jewels are also sold online and having immediately focused on e-commerce was one of the keys to the success of the brand.

Anello Mon Coeur in oro rosa 18 carati e rubini — Mon Coeur ring in 18K rose gold and rubies

The idea of Maman et Sophie is by the Florentine designer Elisabetta Carletti, who founded the jewelry company with the help of her husband and partner of the Maison, Federico Lastrucci, who passed away in 2019. The adventure of Maman and Sophie began in 2008, when Elisabetta Carletti decided to leave the profession of lawyer started in a large Florence firm. The birth of her first daughter, Sofia, left her time to reflect: she started designing jewelry, her passion, and making the first prototypes in silver rose gold plated. The name of the company, Maman et Sophie, is the photograph of that period. And the formula chosen, simple jewels, at a reduced price, with light and minimal style, was successful.

Bracciale Etoile in oro rosa, zaffiri, smeraldi, rubini — Etoile bracelet in pink gold, sapphires, emeralds, rubies

Bracciale in oro giallo, granato rosso — Yellow gold bracelet, red garnet

Girocollo in oro rosa 18 carati — Necklace in 18-karat rose gold

Orecchino in oro giallo 18 carati con topazio azzurro — 18K yellow gold earring with blue topaz

Orecchino Angel in oro giallo 18 carati e topazio azzurro — Angel earring in 18K yellow gold and blue topaz

The treasures by Como Gioielli

Published on August 16, 2023

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Salvatore Como Gioielli, the virtuosity of the Valencia school.

Salvatore Como Gioielli is an artisan jewelery company created by Salvatore Scibetta. Goldsmith, jeweler, designer, after having worked for companies such as Santagostino, Crova and Cantamessa, Scibetta decided to set up on his own in 2007. Even if it is called with the name of a Lombard city, Salvatore Como Gioielli is based in Valenza, in the Italian luxury jewelry. Scibetta immediately put the accumulated experience to good use to design and produce unique pieces of the highest quality. But most of the production is towards other brands, which require the ability and experience of Como Gioielli.

Como Gioielli, aneli polpo e orecchini palla, in oro e zaffiri — Como Gioielli, octopus rings and ball earrings, in gold and sapphires

For example, the company is capable of producing pieces such as the emerald necklace in 18-karat white gold, with natural stones for 43 carats, emerald earrings in 18-karat white gold, the Margherita collection, with an adaptable multi-size ring in 18-karat white gold , diamonds, emeralds, rubies and natural sapphires. Finally, an 18-karat red gold slave bracelet with 22-carat natural white diamonds. Or the series of jewels inspired by the marine world, with octopuses and stars in gold, diamonds and sapphires: a work that only the most skilful Maisons can produce.

Anello a forma di polipo in oro rosa, diamanti e zaffiri rosa — Octopus-shaped ring in pink gold, diamonds and pink sapphires

Collana in oro e diamanti — Gold and diamond necklace

Bracciale in oro 750 e diamanti interamente eseguito a mano — Bracelet in 750 gold and diamonds entirely handmade

Bracciale in oro 750 e diamanti interamente eseguito a mano. Sottobracciale intercambiabile in pelle di galuchat — Bracelet in 750 gold and diamonds entirely handmade. Interchangeable under bracelet in galuchat leather

Barbie’s jewels

Published on August 11, 2023

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Do you like pink? Do you want to wear pink jewelry? Are you looking for a pink necklace? Or a bracelet? Or … Here are many ideas ♦

There are many reasons to wear pink jewelry, Barbie’s favorite color. The first is that it is the light version of marsala, announced color of the year, according to Pantone. In addition, it is definitely more suited to this season; the second reason is that its tone, even the one tinged with gray tinge, embellishes any type of skin. And This alone would be enough to convince anyone. But there is another side to act as an incentive and comes from English: think pink!It means thinking positive. And indeed a beautiful bright pink is a burst of energy, a stimulus to good mood. So, although many of the color names have lost their multiplicity of meanings, even in some languages in common phrases characterize specific moods. So, ring, earrings or bracelet have also colored stones, faceted or cabochon, translucent or opaque. Provided that they are pink.

Anello in oro bianco con diamanti e zaffiri rosa — Nigaam, anello in oro bianco con diamanti e zaffiri rosa

And more, pink is a positive color. It takes its name from the fragrant flower of the same name. But perhaps you don’t know that it was born quite recently: the name rose was used for the first time to indicate a shade of color only at the end of the 17th century. In the West (especially Europe and the United States), pink is the color associated with concepts of charm, kindness, sensitivity, tenderness, sweetness, childhood, femininity and romance. If the hue is very light, it is associated with chastity and innocence. On the contrary, a bright pink suggests eroticism and seduction.

Petit Joli, anello in oro rosa, calcedonio e diamanti — Petit Joli, anello in oro rosa, calcedonio rosa e diamanti by Pasquale Bruni

The history of pink
One could write a history of the color pink. But, undoubtedly, the maximum popularity reached it in the mid-eighteenth century, when pastel colors became very fashionable in all the courts of Europe. The pink color in particular was highly appreciated by Madame de Pompadour (1721-1764), lover of King Louis XV of France, who often wore clothes that combined blue and pink. Not only that: she had a particular shade of pink created especially for her by the Sevres porcelain factory, apparently with small additions of blue, black and yellow.

Pink stones
But let’s talk about jewelry: in addition to pink gold, you have a wide choice of stones that have shades of rose. The most precious, and most expensive, is undoubtedly the diamond. Diamonds with pink shades are buyed for millions of dollars during the auctions. But luckily there are many other stones that also have this color tone in their repertoire: quartz, sapphire, mystic topaz, rhodolite garnet, morganite, kunzite, Malaya garnet, tourmaline, spinel, opal, zircon, pink pearl, moonstone , coral, smithsonite, pezzottaite, rhodochrosite and rhodonite. You only have the problem of choosing one.

Matilde de Bounvilles

Tiffany, anello Sugar Stacks di Paloma Picasso in oro rosa 18 carati con pavé di zaffiri rosa.

Tamara Comolli, braccialetto Mikado Romance in oro rosa con quarzi, e morganite rosa.

Vhernier, orecchini Eclisse in oro bianco con rhodonite, cristallo di rocca, madreperla e diamanti

Collezione Millebolle, anello in oro rosa, diamanti grigi, rodolite. Anello oro rosa, diamanti grigi, quarzo rosa — Minù, collezione Millebolle, anello in oro rosa, diamanti grigi, rodolite.
Anello oro rosa, diamanti grigi, quarzo rosa

Anello con diamante rosa di 8,42 carati, fancy rosa intenso, taglio brillante, ma «modificato rettangolare», chiarezza VVS1. AI lati due diamanti baguette

Alessio Boschi, collezione Naturalia anello Peony con morganite centrale

Van Cleef & Arpels, orecchini Papillons in oro rosa con zaffiri rosa e diamanti

Etho Maria, bracciale La Serpentine in oro rosa con zaffiri rosa e diamanti brown

Anello Thalessa, in oro rosa 18 carati, tormalina, zaffiri, tormalina bicolore — Daniela Villegas, anello Thalessa, in oro rosa 18 carati, tormalina, zaffiri, tormalina bicolore

Brumani, Baobab collection Rosé, anello con diamanti, quarzo e tormaline brasiliane rosa

Irene Neuwirth, orecchini a forma di rosa in opale inciso, rhodocrosite tagliata a goccia e diamanti.

Olive — Larkspur & Hawk, collana con topazi rosa sfaccettati

Yoko London, anello con perla barocca rosa e pavé di diamanti

Chantecler, orecchini Capri in oro rosa con ametista, fosfosiderite, zaffiri rosa e diamanti

Marie-Hélène de Taillac, orecchini in oro giallo con due tipi di quarzi rosa da 45 carati complessivi e due spinelli rosa più scuro

Sutra, anello in oro rosa con diamanti e spinelli rosa e viola

Brumani, Baobab collection Rosé, orecchini con diamanti, quarzo e tormaline brasiliane rosa

The links of Salima Thakker

Published on July 15, 2023

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Bracciale in oro e argento con tormaline multicolori

Salima Thakker, perfect example of cultures that meet: the designer was born and works in Antwerp, an Indian father and a Belgian mother. Antwerp is the European capital of diamonds and jewels were an irresistible temptation for Salima Thakker, moreover to join with the world of art: she studied at the Royal Academy in Antwerp and earned her Master’s degree at the Royal College of Art in London, where she consolidated his profession and passion for design. So much so that she later became a teacher at the Academy of Fine Arts, with which she still collaborates. But her jewelry house came after a collaboration with Damiani, in Milan, about twenty years ago.

Orecchini in oro bianco, diamanti navette e tormalina Paraiba — Earrings in white gold, navette diamonds and Paraiba tourmaline

An experience that helped her to open her workshop and shop in Antwerp, making the jewels herself. The designer describes her work as the result of an intertwining, a shared culture between different ethnic origins, which are a fusion of world culture. She uses only ethically traceable stones, gems and diamonds, and her jewelry is now sold worldwide, including New York, Hong Kong and Antwerp.

Collana in oro 18 carati e argento — Necklace in 18 carat gold and silver

Anello Labyrinth con peridoto — Labyrinth ring with peridot

Anello eternity in oro giallo e diamanti — Eternity ring in yellow gold and diamonds

Anello in oro rosa con tormaline — Rose gold ring with tourmalines

Bracciale in oro giallo 18 carati — 18K yellow gold bracelet

Bracciale in oro giallo 18 carati e citrini — Bracelet in 18K yellow gold and citrines

Bracciale in oro giallo 18 carati e argento sterling — Bracelet in 18K yellow gold and sterling silver

Orecchini in oro bianco e rosa, con morganite e acquamarina — Earrings in white and pink gold, with morganite and aquamarine

Sea version sequins with Chantecler

Published on June 30, 2023

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Bracciale rigido della collezione Paillettes

Wear sequins at the seaside? Not exactly the ideal kind of match. But wearing Chantecler jewels, but it’s better not on the beach, is another thing. The Maison of Capri has the Paillettes line among its collections, with a version that seems suitable to be worn in an elegant seaside resort. It is a series of jewels that are part of the collection, characterized by the use of a pavé of deep blue sapphires, which are combined with 18-karat yellow gold. The jewels present the precious stones on one side and the Chantecler logo, the stylized gold rooster, on the lower surface. In some cases the jewels have a touch of sea blue enamel.

Collana in oro e zaffiri blu della collezione Paillettes — Necklace in gold and blue sapphires from the Paillettes collection

The jewels, for example the bracelets, also hide a titanium core, to preserve the flexibility and non-deformability of the metal. The design of the collection is made up of many round elements, which in the case of the bracelets are proposed in sequence. A style that recalls, in fact, the shape of the sequins.

Anello in oro, smalto e zaffiri — Ring in gold, enamel and sapphires

Bracciale flessibile in oro giallo e zaffiri blu — Flexible bracelet in yellow gold and blue sapphires

Collana con pendente fronte e retro — Necklace with front and back pendant

Orecchini a bottone in oro giallo e zaffiri — Yellow gold and sapphire stud earrings

Colored Chakra for Brosway

Published on June 30, 2023

Bracciale della collezione Chakra di Brosway

For summer 2023 Brosway colors its most popular collection, Chakra. The Italian brand, also very active in the USA, offers a series of bijoux in tune with the summer season, with elements that focus on lively tones. Bracelets, single earrings and necklaces are made of 316L steel, in natural color or with 14-carat gold pvd finish, with multicolored chalcedony elements and pendants. Flowers, stars, the tree of life, moon, heart, a map of the Earth, are some of the shapes used for the charms of bracelets and necklaces.

Collezione Chakra indossata — Chakra collection worn

The style is a bit hippy sixties-seventies, as is already evident from the choice of the name of the collection, which recalls yoga and the passion for India that involved an entire generation in the era of beat and rediscovery of spirituality. However, the jewels of the Chakra line have a value absolutely anchored to the reality of the availability of spending: in fact, they cost less than 50 euros, going down to 14 euros for the single earring.

Bracciale in acciaio e calcedonio blu — Steel and blue chalcedony bracelet

Bracciale in acciaio pvd oro e calcedonio multicolore — Bracelet in gold pvd steel and multicolor chalcedony

collana chakra blu — Chakra necklace in steel and blue elements

Collana Chakra multicolore — Multicolor Chakra Necklace

Mono orecchini in acciaio — Single steel earrings

The Vhernier Palloncino becomes a bracelet

Published on June 24, 2023

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Bracciale in oro bianco, diamanti, cristallo di rocca, madreperla

The Vhernier Palloncino (balloon) continues its journey around the body and rests on the wrist. The idea of creating a jewel in the shape of small light balloons that float in the air and that children keep tied to a thread also marks the history of the Valencian brand. The Balloon was the first jewel, created in 1984, when the Maison was founded. In a few months, therefore, he will be 40 years old, and I will have reached maturity. Perhaps for this reason Vhernier has rediscovered this classic collection for some years. The Balloon, previously only offered as earrings, has also become a ring, necklace and, now, a bracelet.

Bracciale Palloncino in oro bianco, diamanti, cristallo di rocca, lapislazzuli — Palloncino bracelet in white gold, diamonds, rock crystal, lapis lazuli

The Palloncino bracelets are offered in rhodium-plated 18-karat white gold, diamonds, rock crystal, lapis lazuli, turquoise and white mother-of-pearl, which was the only model available up to now. The bracelet is open, so it requires no effort to put it on. The stones are cut in the cabochon-balloon shape, as in all the other pieces in the collection.

Bracciale in oro bianco, diamanti, cristallo di rocca, rhodonite — Bracelet in white gold, diamonds, rock crystal, rhodonite

Bracciale in oro bianco, diamanti, cristallo di rocca, turchese — Bracelet in white gold, diamonds, rock crystal, turquoise

Bracciale in oro bianco, diamanti, cristallo di rocca, giada — Bracelet in white gold, diamonds, rock crystal, jade