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Farewell to Marina Bulgari

Published on February 15, 2024

Marina Bulgari, daughter of Costantino Bulgari, first son of Sotirios (the other was Giorgio), the Greek silversmith who founded the famous maison on Via Condotti in Rome, died in Rome. Born in Rome in 1930, Marina Bulgari was a passionate jewelery designer, so much so that in 1976 she decided to launch her own brand, Marina B. “My aunt was a visionary, an extraordinary woman. She taught me courage and determination. She was an exceptional designer who brought many innovations to the jewelery sector”, recalls one of her nieces, Laura Calissoni Colnaghi, daughter of Anna, in turn daughter of Costantino Bulgari, who had three daughters, Anna, Xenia and Marina. .

Pendente in oro, madreperla, rubellite e ametista. Copyright: gioiellis.com — Pendant in gold, mother of pearl, rubellite and amethyst by Marina B. Copyright: gioiellis.com

The Marina B brand has become known for a recognizable style that has made the Maison famous throughout the world. Her jewels have been worn by stars such as Sophia Loren and celebrities such as Ivana Trump. After the first showroom opened in Geneva in 1978, boutiques followed in the most prestigious capitals, in Milan, Rome and Paris, followed in 1986 by a boutique on Madison Avenue, in New York.

As a designer, in addition to the unique, purely geometric style of her jewels, Marina B has introduced innovative techniques, such as the cardan joint, to bind precious stones together. Marina Bulgari also introduced the spring setting and a new reinterpretation of the diamond pavé. In 1980 you also developed a new cut of stones, which has become iconic, The Chestnut, a sort of beveled triangle, still used by the brand, which in 2017 was purchased by the Italian-French entrepreneur Guy Bedarida.

Bracciale in oro, diamanti, rubini, smeraldi, onice. Copyright: gioiellis.com — Bracelet in gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, onyx by Marina B. Copyright: gioiellis.com

All about amethyst

Published on February 4, 2024

Mangiarotti, collana con ametista. Copyright: gioiellis.com

The stone of February is the amethyst. But this gem also it like in the other 11 months of the year. Discover the qualities of the amethyst in this article ♦
Has always been considered a sort of talisman: Sumerians and Babylonians and Egyptians wore amulets made with amethyst for protection, and for the ancient Chinese was a material with which to store spices, healing balms and ointments. In nature this variety of quartz is found inside of stony masses and quarries, geodes, crystals containing groupings. One of the most famous is the one discovered in Brazil in the area of Rio Grande Sol, 30 meters long and 15 meters completely covered with amethyst crystals width, so large that it must be dug in the ground. Amethyst is also the stone of February.

Anello della collezione Tiple-Trêfle. Oro bianco 18 carati, diamanti, ametista, zaffiri — Isabelle Langlois, anello della collezione Tiple-Trêfle. Oro bianco 18 carati, diamanti, ametista, zaffiri

The color range. It is truly remarkable, ranging from light pink to deep purple with many intermediate shades, as the example lavender or lilac, christened Rose de France, or the darkest shade almost bluish shades from red or pink typical of the stones from Russia , whose mines are now exhausted. Then there are amethysts Uruguay and Arizona with a deep blue-purple, the Zambian light purple. All owe their color to iron impurities. Some are two-tone, gold and purple, are called ametryne, and consist of quartz citrine and amethyst. Others, are green and are baptized prisiolite.

Orecchini con ametista e diamanti by Michele della Valle

Origin. There are many mineral sources, practically in almost all over the world, but the most important producers are Brazil, Uruguay, Madagascar and Zambia. A good quality stones are also found in the United States, South Korea and Austria.

Anello Sissi con agata intagliata e ametista — Anello Sissi di Sanalitro con agata intagliata e ametista

Rating. Until the 18th century it was considered a precious gem as much as a diamond, a sapphire, an emerald or a ruby. The most valuable specimens came from the Ural Mountains of Russia, but the discovery of large deposits in Brazil and other countries has largely decreased the price. Currently the main evaluation criterion is the color: the more intense and more uniform the quality. Attention to the nuances, must be neither brown nor gray.

Anello in oro bianco, diamanti, ametista e agata di Voga Gioielli

Purity. It is a gem of type II, so it can have slight inclusions visible to the naked eye but if its dark color hides, it becomes more difficult in the pink variety, lavender or green. It is often found in large, it can be up to 20 carats, and is almost always natural because the heat treatment and thus the cost of such a convenient stone does not make sense.

Anello in oro rosa, rubellite e diamanti

Collana vinage in oro e argento con ametista

Anello Aurora in oro, ametista, rodolite di Shaun Leane

Adjustable necklaces

Published on January 17, 2024

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Collana Serpenti con ametista, smeraldi, turchesi e diamanti

Adjustable necklaces, necklaces with a knot, necklaces with the string: this is why to choose this type of jewel ♦

Almost always long and thin, sometimes very precious, necklaces of this type are back in fashion. But, in reality, has it ever been forgotten? In any case, it is good news for those who love sexy jewelry, as its shape highlights the contour of the body with a drape delicately resting on the décolleté. Adjustable necklaces have an obvious advantage: they adapt to the surface and size of the wearer’s body. Not only. An adjustable necklace also changes shape and can be worn in different ways depending on the clothing and circumstance.

Also read: how to choose the necklace

Collana Aria indossata — Nanis, Aria adjustable necklace worn

Of course, it depends on how it is worn because originally they were nothing more than a long thread of gold or pearls, more or less thick and broad, without any closure, to be turned several times around the neck, or to be knotted simply or with an adjustable clip to be placed at a strategic point. Like the vintage Cartier jewel, dated 1965, made with flat round links and a drop-shaped clasp, or the long double string of Chanel eighties beads.

Collana con pendente cone inserto in pelle — Necklace with pendant with leather insert by 12PM

You need to be careful when choosing the adjustable necklace. At the time of purchase it is best to check whether the mechanism that allows you to vary the length of the necklace is really efficient and, above all, does not appear to be too delicate: it would be disappointing to have to take the necklace to the jeweler to have the locking system repaired.

Collana indossata Magnetica System — Extendable Magnetica System necklace worn by Breil

Another important aspect is to use the adjustable necklace appropriately. A jewel of this type is interesting precisely because it adapts to the body and dress, but before choosing the length of the necklace, do several tests in front of the mirror, to establish what the right size really is: after all, you have chosen a jewel of this type precisely because of this.

Collana in diamanti e smeraldi, indossata a Baselworld — Jacob & Co diamond and emerald necklace, worn

The models of the past perfectly coexist next to the new millennium versions with revisited iconic logos and motifs, while one of the most luxurious places belongs to Bulgari with its famous snake in diamonds, turquoise emeralds, presented at the 2012 Biennale of Antiquarians. , shows how this type of necklace has never completely disappeared, but certainly now, especially overseas, it is a must have. Here is a selection of the most interesting pieces.

Collana in oro bianco e giallo con diamanti e smeraldi — Antonini, white and yellow gold necklace with diamonds and emeralds

Collana della collezione Zyp — Tirisi, necklace from the Zyp collection

Cartier, collier a forma di coccodrillo in oro bianco, diamanti e smeraldi — Cartier, crocodile-shaped necklace in white gold, diamonds and emeralds

Collana Marble Marquetry con diamanti e zaffiri — Harry Winston, Marble Marquetry necklace with diamonds and sapphires

Salvini, collana regolabile della collezione Daphne — Salvini, adjustable necklace from the Daphne collection

Autore, Best in Pearls con una collana di perle dei Mari del Sud — Autore,Best in Pearls with a necklace of South Sea pearls

Pendente con smeraldo colombiano del peso di circa 16 ct montato su collana in oro bianco 18 carati con diamanti taglio brillante del peso totale di circa 6,10 carati. Lunghezza collana 44 cm (chiusura regolabile) — Pendant with Colombian emerald weighing approximately 16 ct mounted on an 18k white gold necklace with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 6.10 carats in total. Necklace length 44 cm (adjustable closure)

Cannabis and jewelry, the odd couple

Published on July 30, 2023

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Marijuana leaves also inspire fine jewelry, from Bulgari to Daniela Villegas and … ♦︎

The New York Times has also written about this: the world of jewelery and high jewelery has discovered the new leaves and flowers for its inspiration. After the lotus flower, the roses, the daisies and the innocent calla, the new vegetable to arouse interest is cannabis. Yes, the plant that, when properly pruned and dried turns into marijuana.

Bulgari, collier ispirato alla marijuana in oro bianco, diamanti, smeraldi

Bijoux at low prices that reproduce cannabis leaves have been on sale for years. They are sold to an alternative youth audience and are quite simple. Now, however, even the world of high jewelry has decided that marijuana leaves are a subject to be transformed into jewelry. Even following the decision by some countries, such as Canada or California, to liberalize cannabis use. Bulgari, for example, has recently presented a collection, Wild Pop, which also features pieces that reproduce marijuana leaves, like a necklace with diamonds and emeralds. A provocation? Maybe. But it’s calculated. In California Daniela Villegas has proposed a series of necklaces with pendants in the shape of pipes for smoking grass, made in gold, tourmaline, prehnite and topaz.

Daniela Villegas, collana con pendente vaporizzatore di cannabis, oro, diamanti, tormalina, lapislazzuli

Also in California lives another designer who added marijuana leaves to her Sweet Leaf collection, Jacquie Aiche. A little more related to the alternative, but luxury world, is the Sapphire Collective in Los Angeles, which created the Stoned collection with necklaces and pendants in 18k gold with sapphires that they have the shape of joint, worn by a model who smokes visibly.

Brent Neale Winston ha deciso di portare al Couture di Las Vegas le sue creazioni in oro, diamanti e malachite

Nikki Erwin of the Established brand has instead created a pair of diamond earrings and a bracelet coordinated with a series of cannabis leaves, which are often mistaken for innocent stars. And Brent Neale Winston decided to bring his gold, diamond and malachite creations to Las Vegas Couture. A stone that is perfect for her jewelry with the shape of marijuana leaves.

Orecchino di Jacquie Aiche in oro e diamanti

Un braccialetto d'oro con foglie di cannabis, spesso scambiato per stelle, di Established — Un braccialetto d’oro con foglie di cannabis, spesso scambiato per stelle, di Established

Le collane della collezioen Stoned di Sapphire Collective — Stoned collection by Sapphire Collective

Orecchini di Brent Neale Winston in oro, malachite, diamanti

Orecchini di Brent Neale Winston in oro, malachite, zaffiri, tormalina

Bulgari high jewelery with the Mediterranean collection

Published on May 20, 2023

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Collana Oriental Buds in oro rosa, gemme e uno smeraldo colombiano di 13,34 carati

Bulgari, high jewelery and Mediterranean atmospheres. The Italian Maison, now part of the Lvmh group, has chosen Venice to present the new collection of high jewelery called, precisely, Bulgari Mediterranea. The stage could not have been better to accompany exceptional jewels, such as those to which Bulgari production is accustomed, worn by equally prominent stars such as Miss Mondo Priyanka Chopra, American actress Anne Hathaway, and singer-actress Zendaya. In addition to the models who paraded wearing the jewels, including Stella Maxwell, Blesnia Minher and Eva Herzigova. The CEO of Bulgari, Jean-Christophe Babin, has done things big.

Anne Hathaway indossa una delle creazioni di Bulgari Mediterranea — Anne Hathaway

Also because the Mediterranean high jewelery collection is vast, made up of 400 unique pieces. Of these, about 90 cost over 1 million each and some much more. For example, the Muse of Rome shock necklace with diamonds and emeralds, one of which in the center weighs 281 carats. A burden that any woman would be happy to bear. The jewels are extraordinary. The Oriental Buds necklace, for example, in pink gold, diamonds, gems and a 13.34-carat Colombian emerald required 2,300 hours of work. As can be guessed from the name of this series, inspiration from the Mediterranean is, in reality, a rather extensive idea. On the other hand, Venice has historically been the point of contact between East and West.

Collana Muse of Rome, con uno smeraldi di oltre 281 carati — Muse of Rome necklace, with an emerald of over 281 carats

Collana in platino, diamanti, smeraldi — Necklace in platinum, diamonds, emeralds

Collana Tribute of Venice, con diamanti bianchi e gialli, tra cui un intense yellow di 15,50 carati — Tribute of Venice necklace, with white and yellow diamonds, including an intense yellow of 15.50 carats

Collana in oro giallo con turchese, ametista e rubellite — Yellow gold necklace with turquoise, amethyst and rubellite

Anello in oro giallo, turchese, diamanti, rubellite — ing in yellow gold, turquoise, diamonds, rubellite

Orecchini in platino con zaffiri e diamanti — Earrings in platinum with sapphires and diamonds

Priyanca Chopra indossa alta gioielleria Bulgari — Priyanka Chopra wears Bulgari fine jewelry

Anello in platino con diamanti e smeraldi — Platinum ring with diamonds and emeralds

The Bulgari Laguna Blu sold at Sotheby’s for 25 million

Published on May 17, 2023

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Bulgari Laguna Blu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas

A $25 million blue diamond. This is what an anonymous buyer paid over the phone for the Bulgari Laguna Blu, auctioned by Sotheby’s in Geneva. The sale of Magnificent Jewels totaled $85 million, the highest value since May 2018 at the Geneva Jewelery Sales. The 11.16-carat fancy-vivid blue diamond is now the largest blue diamond in a Bulgari jewel and the most valuable Bulgari gem ever offered for sale.

Bulgari Laguna Blu, 11,16 ct — Bulgari Laguna Blu, Fancy Vivid, 11,16 ct

Created in 1970 by Bulgari as a ring, when Bulgari was emerging as the most influential and innovative Italian high jewelery house, diamond is a rarity: it is an 11.16-carat Fancy Vivid blue, among the rarest gems in the world, it is a Bulgari signed jewel, and is unmodified, meaning that its current cut, produced in 1970, could be further enhanced by modern cutting methods to unleash its full potential as a gem.

Quig Bruning, Head of Sotheby’s Jewels Americas

It has been a privilege to witness the glamorous and exciting journey of the Bulgari Blue Lagoon over the past few months, knowing it was first created in 1970, up until its most recent appearance at the Met Gala where it dazzled on the red carpet, set in a Bulgari custom made necklace worn by Priyanka Chopra Jones. So, it is a special moment to see the journey of this extraordinary gem take yet another new turn, this evening in our auction room, into the hands of its first new owner in over 50 years. The Blue Lagoon sale surpasses the outstanding performance of our Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels sale which saw exceptional colored gemstones, particularly emeralds and yellow diamonds, surpass their high estimates, so spectacularly. There is no doubt that the Fine jewelry of the highest quality can still fetch sky-high prices.
Olivier Wagner, Head of Jewellery, Sotheby’s Geneva

Impressive Fancy Intense Pink and Fancy Deep Grayish Blue diamond ring

Sotheby’s Geneva’s auction saw over half (53.4%) of all lots sold above the high estimate and virtually all lots sold fetched prices within or above the estimates (97%).

The Bulgari Laguna Blu was auctioned last in the second session of Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, following a series of spectacular sales of designer jewelery and exceptional gemstones. After a four-minute bidding battle between three telephone bidders and one bidder in the room, he finally found a buyer over the phone.

Harry Winston, Impressive padparadscha sapphire and diamond necklace

Colored gemstones, and especially colored designer jewelry, had a stellar night with nearly a quarter of all lots selling above already high estimates, led by sales of yellow ruby, emerald, sapphire and diamond jewelry and rose. For example, a Fancy Intense Pink and Fancy Deep Grayish Diamond ring was sold for $11.7 million, purchased by Diacore. The same company was awarded another Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond ring, for 1.3 million.

The new timepiece jewels by Bulgari

Published on January 14, 2023

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Dettaglio della cassa di DIvasDream Mosaica versione zaffiri rosa

Bulgari has presented two new versions of the Serpenti Tubogas Infinity. E Two new precious Divas’ Dream Mosaica models. Lvmh Watch Week 2023 is an exclusive event preceding Watches and Wonders Geneva (to be held at the end of March). In Singapore the brands of the French group, which in addition to Bulgari controls Hublot, Tag Heuer and Zenith, unveiled many new products. The Serpenti jewel-watch is part of the best known line, continuously renewed. The Serpenti Tubogas Infinity is a watch-bracelet made in pink gold and small diamonds with the usual serpentine silhouette, which continues from the watch case to the bracelet, thanks to a refined setting, which adheres like a second skin.

Orologi-bracciale Serpenti in oro rosa e diamanti

The new watches in the DivasDream Mosaica collection are instead made with blue and pink sapphires, gold and diamonds. A fan motif appears on the full-set dial, inspired by the mosaics that adorn the Baths of Caracalla, in Rome. It is composed with a subtle shade of sapphires, with tones ranging from pale pink to magenta for the first version in rose gold, while from sky blue to intense azure for the second model in white gold. The movement of the watch is automatic, the case in 18-karat rose gold entirely set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, bezel in rose gold and baguette-cut pink sapphires. Also in this case we are dealing with jewels in the form of a timepiece. The Divas’ Dream line by Bulgari is inspired by the period that made the Maison famous, that of the Dolce Vita, and combines haute horlogerie with the art of jewelery that characterizes the Maison.

Orologio DivasDream in oro rosa, diamanti, zaffiri rosa

DivasDream Mosaica con zaffiri rosa, oro e diamanti

Orologi DivasDream Mosaica in oro rosa o blu, diamanti, zaffiri rosa

Dettaglio della cassa e cinturino di DivasDream Mosaica versione zaffiri blu e diamanti

Online jewels between Panthère and Serpenti

Published on November 30, 2022

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

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

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

Anello eternity in oro bianco e diamanti di Van Cleef & Arpels

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

Schlumberger and Tiffany online with Christie’s

Published on September 22, 2022

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Spilla di Jean Schlumberger per Tiffany in oro con citrino e diamanti

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

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

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

Classica Panthèere in oro, diamanti, platino, onice, smeraldi di Cartier

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

Can ceramic jewelry be trusted?

Published on August 26, 2022

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Anelli della collezione Enlanced in oro rosa e ceramica

Is it reliable to buy a ceramic jewel? Are ceramic jewels fragile? Here is the answer ♦

Durable, very resistant and incredibly light: the use of ceramic in jewelry is an unstoppable trend thanks to the technology that today allows to obtain a resistant material. Do not worry that it is fragile: the new ceramic used in jewelry is made of a kind of new steel that has nothing to do with the fragility of the flower pots or the dishes to contain the food (even if there are small producers who still use traditional ceramics: be careful). For those who are doubtful: this ceramic is made with titanium carbide, a compound similar to tungsten carbide, used in the aerospace industry, in the production of weapons and tools. And the most surprising aspect is that very little wear: in practice, the ceramic always looks new.

It is therefore not surprising that major brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Bulgari, Cartier and Gucci, de Grisogono, Solange Azagury-Partridge or Damiani and Demeglio have chosen it to give their creations, especially timeless icon jewels, an indestructible strength lightened by the beauty of the design. For example, in the B.Zero1 line by Bulgari, in the rings with the Gucci monogram, in the bands of the Cartier Trinity motif and in the Clous theme by Louis Vuitton. All timeless pieces also for their resistance.

Anello in ceramica, oro rosa e zaffiri rosa by Shay

And Wallace Chan, one of the greatest jewelers-artists, a couple of years ago developed an incredible indestructible porcelain and five times harder than steel, a material that allows him to create jewelry, but also sculptures, which could not be made with other elements. In short, a very different material from the ceramic used for jewelry in the Victorian era.

Wallace Chan, anello con ceramica e zaffiri

Positive aspects: tech ceramic jewels are not scratched, they are very resistant, they can be easily cleaned with water and a few drops of detergent on a damp cloth.

Negative aspects: they do not have the same value as gold and in case of sale they are less quoted. A ceramic ring cannot be reduced or enlarged.

Bracciale in oro, zaffiri, inserti in ceramica bianca by Picchiotti

Damiani_D. Icon, anello ceramica nera con pavé di diamanti

Anello in oro, ceramica azzurra, diamanti taglio marquise — Etho Maria, anello in oro, ceramica azzurra, diamanti taglio marquise

Mahnaz Collection, the best of the twentieth century

Published on August 13, 2022

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Anello in oro e lapislazzuli di Jean Després

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

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

Collana con perle di giada e oro 18 carati, 1973

Collana in oro, diamanti e ametista di Andrew Grima

Spilla in oro con acquamarina di Karl Stiggen

Collana in oro di Leo Torikainen per Pirkan Kulta

Moi & Toi, story of a mythic ring

Published on July 23, 2022

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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.

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

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

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

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, 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

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

Boucheron, anello Toi et Moi collezione Serpent Bohème in oro bianco e 16 diamanti taglio rotondo. Prezzo: 7.600 euro

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

PasqualeBruni1 — 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

Picchiotti1 — 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

Bulgari in the Garden of Eden

Published on June 10, 2022

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What do you imagine can be found in the Garden of Eden? Apples with a terrible sin included? Fortunately no. Today in the Garden of Eden you can find the new Bulgari high jewelery pieces. The collection of the Italian Maison, which is part of the French group LVMH, includes jewels that, each, required hundreds of hours of work, in some cases thousands. An Eden for those who wear them, a job that requires Job’s patience for those who make them. The most disturbing piece is a fine jewelery watch that required 4,400 hours of work by five craftsmen. And if the collection is called Garden of Eden there is a reason for this high jewelery bracelet with a timepiece included, reminiscent of a flowery meadow with two butterflies and rich foliage that hide the watch case in the shape of a Snake, the symbol of the house.

Orologio-bracciale di alta gioielleria Bulgari: comprende 6.500 pietre, per un totale di 223 carati

The jewel includes 6,500 stones, for a total of 223 carats. Paraiba tourmaline cabochons, emeralds, diamonds, garnets, pink tourmalines, opals, rubies, multicolored sapphires. According to the company, it is the most difficult piece it has ever made. In case you like to have a large bank account, resign yourself: it has already been purchased by a customer. However, it will be presented at the Grand Prix de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva (the Oscars of watchmaking). However, others will be made, but with different colors and combinations.

Collier Emerald Glory con diamanti e 11 smeraldi colombiani tagliati a forma di pera: può essere indossato come collana o diadema

But the Garden of Eden collection is made up of about 140 unique pieces, 30 of which are dedicated with emeralds in the center, such as the Emerald Glory choker: this is also a super elaborate jewel (3,000 hours of work) that can also be worn as a necklace or diadem. It has 11 Colombian emeralds cut in the shape of a pear, surrounded by over 220 carats of diamonds. Exceptional jewels are many. Among these, the Ocean Treasure necklace that takes the shape of the snake, which with its mouth hooks a large drop-cut Sri Lankan blue sapphire of over 60 carats.

Collier Emerald Venus, con pietra centrale di 19,30 carati

Collana Eden Enchantment, ispirata agli anni Trenta, ha richiesto 1300 ore di lavoro

Collana Mediterranean -Reverie, con zaffiro blu taglio cuscino da 107,15 carati dello Sri Lanka

Collana Serpenti Ocean Treasure, con zaffiro a goccia da 61,30 carati dello Sri Lanka

Anne Hathaway with Bulgari jewels

Published on May 27, 2022

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Bulgari relies on the faces of Zendaya, Anne Hathaway and Lalisa Manoba (Lisa), Priyanka Chopra-Jonas and Shu Qi. They are the stars chosen by the Italian brand that is part of the LVMH group for the 2022 advertising campaign, which has images of Rome as a background. Zendaya, an American actress, won an Emmy Award and is best known for her starring role in the television series Euphoria. She has worn Bulgari jewels on official occasions and is considered to be a partner of the brand in all respects. In the campaign, which is called Unexpected Wonders, Zendaya is portrayed by photographer Dan Jackson.

Zendaya con gioielli Bulgari nell'immagine di Dan Jackson — Zendaya con gioielli Bulgari nell’immagine di Dan Jackson

The new Bulgari ambassador is Anne Hathaway. The actress, who won two Oscars, is featured in Bulgari’s high jewelery collection, in the Serpenti line and in the Divas’ Dream collection. In this case, in addition to the photos, Bulgari hired the director Paolo Sorrentino (Oscar winner for him too) to shoot the video part.

Another photographer, Chris Colls, took care of Thai singer Lalisa Manoba, better known as Lisa, who is part of the Korean pop group Blackpink. She too remains a Bulgari ambassador, but she wears necklaces and rings from the B.Zero1 line and the Divas’ Dream collection. Actress Priyanka Chopra-Jonas was also photographed by Colls, with the Serpenti collection. Finally, Chinese actress Shu Qi was also involved in the campaign.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas fotografata da Chris Colls

Lalisa Manoba (Lisa) fotografata da Chris Colls

Bulgari high jewelery for Elizabeth’s jubilee

Published on May 15, 2022

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La tiara è anche un gioiello trasformabile, che può diventare una collana

It’s time for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. London has decided to celebrate the anniversary, from 2 to 5 June, with events and celebrations. And the queen, passionate about jewelry (she can boast an exceptional collection) is also a source of inspiration for designers. Bulgari, for example, announced the Jubilee Emerald Garden tiara, inspired by the Queen of England. Along with the tiara, a high-end jewelery watch was announced. The set of two unique pieces was created, says the Maison, in over 1,500 hours of work: it is the result of the skill of a master goldsmith in collaboration with a group of five artisans, two of which dedicated exclusively to the manual setting of gems.

The set consists of emeralds and diamonds mounted in a platinum frame. And platinum, in fact, is the Queen’s Jubilee. The jewelry design is inspired by a floral bouquet. In the center is a 63.44-carat Zambian emerald. But not only. The gem is engraved with a lotus flower. The tiara is also a transformable piece of jewelry, which can become a necklace.

The Divas’ Dream watch is made of white gold, set with eight Zambian emeralds (approx.18.40 carats), round brilliant diamonds and pavé diamonds set on the case and bracelet. The dial has snow-set diamonds (approx.11.40 carats). Making the clock was also complex: it involved five craftsmen, for a total of a thousand hours of work. In this case the emeralds were cut into a fan shape.

Lo smeraldo di 63.44 carati dello Zambia inciso con un fiore di loto

L'orologio Divas' Dream è realizzato in oro bianco, con otto smeraldi dello Zambia — L’orologio Divas’ Dream è realizzato in oro bianco, con otto smeraldi dello Zambia

Bulgari’s flagship store with the Chinese Alibaba

Published on April 13, 2022

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Bulgari also joins the brands collected by the Tmall Luxury Pavilion, the online platform of the Chinese giant Alibaba. The Italian brand owned by the LVMH group has launched the Bulgari Flagship Store on Tmall Luxury Pavilion and becomes the first luxury brand to adopt the innovative flagship store concept. It is, in fact, the first boutique of a global luxury brand that adopts the concept of an innovative flagship store inside the Tmall Luxury Pavilion. Therefore, it presents itself in a different way from other brands that simply landed in the online store of the Chinese group. The flagship store offers, according to the company, an engaging shopping experience and demonstrates the Italian excellence and exquisite craftsmanship that have been inherited by the Maison since 1884.

The world of luxury has accelerated and evolved significantly in the past 5 years with the client more than ever at the heart of Bulgari business model. We have adapted to the new lifestyles of our clients at 360 degrees evolving from hard to experiential luxury also through digital e-commerce platforms that become an increasingly important touch point both in terms of communication and sales. Bulgari is the first luxury brand to open a boutique that adopts the concept of innovative flagship store on Tmall Luxury Pavilion, proving even more its ability to satisfy clients diverse needs, leveraging the platform’s rich experience in consumer operation, product strategy and marketing and controlling its image and exclusivity. Bulgari will continue stepping up digital transformation, improve the coordination between online and offline services and lead the new trends for luxury goods business and keep pioneering digital with the Metaverse for instance accessible through the new Octo Finissimo Ultra.
Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of the Bulgari Group

bulgari bruni babin — Carla Bruni e l’amministratore delegato di Bulgari, Jean-Christophe Babin

Customers can enter the online store by searching for Bulgari on the Taobao app or the Tmall app. Through the new online platform, you can also explore the world of Bulgari. In the future, the Bulgari Flagship Store will introduce other features based on user behavior and feedback, with special projects including digital high-end jewelry exhibits to guide Chinese consumers on a new journey in digital luxury consumption.

We welcome Bulgari to the Tmall Luxury Pavilion. As Chinese consumers are increasingly reliant on online consumption and their diverse lifestyles are influencing their spending behaviors, Alibaba is continuously upgrading digital capabilities to serve Chinese consumers well. The new “Bulgari Flagship Store” on Tmall Luxury Pavilion represents our strong partnership with Bulgari and also embodies a new concept of flagship store that can further enrich the immersive experience on the customer journey for luxury consumption on Tmall.
J. Michael Evans, President and Director of Alibaba Group

J. Michael Evans, presidente e direttore di Alibaba Group

Bracciale con orologio a vista — Bracciale Serpenti Misteriosi con orologio a vista

The jewelers that close in Russia

Published on March 9, 2022

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The real drama is that of human lives lost in vain, of overwhelmed lives, of lives that will never be the same. But the war in Ukraine also causes a smaller, much smaller, but not irrelevant, drama related to jobs, in the West and in Russia, which will be lost to a stupid aggression. Both Russians and Westerners are dealing with the inevitable sanctions announced in time, before the invasion, which will have an impact on the accounts of companies, for example those of jewelry, as well as on the people who work there. The collapse of the ruble and the blocking of the credit card service, in fact, led many jewelry companies to suspend their business. Maybe they will close completely or reopen, if it all ends, but who knows when.

At the time of writing this short article, the last Western brand to close the boutique in Moscow was Swarovski, while Tiffany was among the first to lower the shutter, along with Vuitton. Others have already done so, others will follow. The list of Western Maisons that have opened a boutique in Moscow, St. Petersburg or other Russian cities is long. In Moscow, for example, they have a boutique Chopard, Van Cleef & Arpels, Akillis, Piaget, De Beers, H. Stern, Stephen Webster, Carrera y Carrera, Mauboussin, Mont-Blanc, Dior, Chaumet, Pandora, Frey Wille, Cartier , Trollbeads, Vuitton, Thomas Sabo, Bulgari, Pomellato, Adamas, Damiani, Buccellati. Other brands, such as Pasquale Bruni or Alcozer, are distributed in non-owned jewelers, or in airport duty free shops.

According to an analysis concerning Italian jewelery conducted by ICE (the state body for exports) in general, the Russian buyer is oriented towards medium or medium-high level jewelery. Also according to the analysis, the daily use of rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces, especially in the capital and large cities, is now seen as a form of accessory to one’s image, not necessarily combined with luxury clothing or for events special. The favorite items of Russian women are rings, chains and earrings; men prefer chains and bracelets, while brooches and necklaces are bought by a minority of the female population, while typically male jewelry such as cufflinks and tie pins are in low demand. In recent years, however, silver jewelery has been more successful than gold, due to the unfavorable ruble-euro exchange rate. Italy (2019 data) exports about 77 million jewels to Russia, about 22 million France, the United States 21 million and the United Kingdom 23 million. However, the one who exports the most to Russia is China with over 88 million.

The Hollywood diamonds

Published on February 13, 2022

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The jewels of Hollywood stars, including diamonds that seal the marriage and others that do not serve to stop the breakup ♦

It seems that jewels, especially those with diamonds, are the favorite partners of Hollywood actresses and starlets and, more generally, in the entertainment world. Of course, they are also faithful and sought after companions of other women, especially those who have a good financial availability, or the good fortune to be with a rich partner. But, of course, in the entertainment world jewels are more ostentatious, almost necessary to shine even more on the red carpet. Unfortunately, these super jewels do not always serve to strengthen weddings and engagements. There is no need to go back to the legendary gifts of the passionate and quarrelsome couple Richard Burton to Liz Taylor, based on Bulgari bracelets and rings: jewels have never gone out of fashion, as evidenced by Mariah Carey’s decision to keep, despite the breakup of the engagement with James Packer, the ring he had given her as a token of love. It is a jewel worth 7 million dollars, for 35 carats.

A mind-boggling figure that must have made Beyoncé’s hair stand on end: Jay-Z in fact turned to Lorraine Schwartz for an 18-carat diamond ring worth $ 5 million. A figure, 5 million, which would sum up the total value of the rings Victoria Beckham received from her husband David. Not to mention other famous rings, such as Khloe Kardashian ($ 4 million), Katy Perry ($ 1.2 million). But diamonds are not always enough to consolidate a relationship. The engagement, of Lady Gaga, for example, did not last long despite the heart-shaped ring given in 2015 by Taylor Kinney to the singer-actress, who had commented on Instagram: “He gave me his heart on Valentine’s Day and I I said YES! “).

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We have already talked about Kim Kardashian, who was robbed of jewelry years ago in Paris: her ex-husband, Kanye West, had designed the engagement ring with Lorraine Schwartz, made with a 15-carat diamond worth 1.6 million dollars. Not only that, just a few days before the robbery, the rapper had given the famous star a new ring worth 4.8 million dollars for 20 carats. Published on Facebook, the photo of the ring teased the Parisian thieves.

Il nuovo anello con diamante da 20 carati

Another top jewel is the one received by the actress and model, Blake Lively. Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds gave her a $ 2.5 million, 12-carat stone. Another 2 million, on the other hand, was spent by Ashton Kutcher for Mila Kunis. The same price paid by Donald Trump for Melania (but in this case the show has nothing to do with it). The ring bought by Tom Cruise for Katie Holmes at the time cost a little less: 1.5 million dollars. So much, however, compared to Michael Douglas, that he spent “only” 1 million on a vintage 1920 jewel given to his Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Catherine Zeta Jones com Michael Douglas

Unfortunate rings: Jennifer Aniston received a 1 million dollar diamond from Justin Theroux: 8 carats but, above all, double the value given by Brad Pitt to Angelina Jolie (other times), designed by the same actor and valued half a million dollars. But, unfortunately, the ring did not help avoid divorce. Another ring that did not bring luck: the one, mentioned, that Taylor Kinney had given to Lady Gaga. Designed by Lorraine Schwartz, it had a heart-shaped diamond, valued at approximately $ 360,000. But the wedding has vanished.

After all, there is no need to spend millions: “only” 120 thousand dollars cost Adam Schulman the ring for Anne Hathaway: a little less than that for Lady Gaga but, on the other hand, after nine years the marriage resists.

Other rings: on April 28, 2018, actress and singer Lea Michele announced her engagement to businessman Zandy Reich, with photos of her ring posted on Instagram. They got married on March 9, 2019 in Napa, California.

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In December 2019, Emma Stone also announced her engagement to Dave McCary on Instagram, albeit with a diamond and pearl ring.

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Sophie Belinda Jonas, an English actress who made her acting debut as Sansa Stark in HBO’s epic fantasy television series Game of Thrones, broke the news of her engagement to Joe Jonas by showing off the diamond ring in October 2017.

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L'anello di Blake Lively — L’anello di Blake Lively

Cate Blanchett con collana di Tiffany alla premiazione degli Oscar

Bulgari’s Mysterious Serpents

Published on January 31, 2022

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Bracciale con orologio a nascosto all'interno della testa

The Serpenti by Bulgari are one of the icons of high jewelery. The bracelets, however, can be of two types: simple ornaments, or they are also interpreted as watches. But, of course, they mainly remain high jewelery, even if the mechanical aspect of haute horlogerie is by no means secondary. As evidenced by four new pieces presented by Bulgari and called Mysterious Serpents. The name derives from the possibility of showing the clock only by operating a small lever that forms the forked tongue of the snake. Otherwise, the clock face remains enclosed in the head of the reptile-jewel.

Un bracciale orologio della collezione Serpenti Misteriosi

Bracelets Mysterious Serpenti are gorgeous, as always. They are made of yellow, pink and white gold with brilliant-cut diamonds, pear-cut emeralds and rubellites, turquoise inserts. But the technical aspect of the timepiece must also be described, because in this case it is by no means ordinary administration. The clock, in fact, is very small: it has a diameter of 12 millimeters, practically the size of a teaspoon. The thickness is 2.50 millimeters and weighs very few grams. Inside there are 102 components. It is no coincidence that Bulgari called this movement with the name of Piccolissimo (means extra small). A small bidirectional crown on the caseback is used for manual winding and time setting. The autonomy of the watch is 30 hours.

Bracciale-orologio in oro, diamanti, smalto verde

The new Mysterious Serpents are the heirs of a tradition that began in the late 1940s, while watches with secret (that is, which are hidden in the jewel) were introduced in the late 1950s with a compartment hidden in the cavity of the Serpenti head. In the 1970s, watches switched to using quartz movements.

Azionando la lingua del serpente la testa si apre

Bracciale orologio in oro rosa, diamanti, turchese, rubini

Eleuteri, vintage jewelry from Rome to New York

Published on January 6, 2022

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Spilla di Van Cleef & Arpels con turchese, rubini, zaffiri, diamanti su oro giallo

Vintage jewelry signed by prestigious Maison: it is Eleuteri’s specialty, which has now also opened a showcase on Madison Avenue, in New York ♦ ︎
There is Bulgari, there is Chaumet, there is Faraone. And then there are Cartier, David Web, Buccellati … All together. But it is not a party for jewelers: the great Maison are in the Eleuteri boutique, one of the great jewelers of Rome specializing in special jewels. Period pieces, more or less antique, but all of great quality. Eleuteri has always been in via Condotti, the luxury shopping street in the capital, Milano, Venezia, Cortina and Porto Cervo..

But Carlo Eleuteri and his son Wagner have also opened a showcase in New York, in central Madison Avenue. A landing that was underlined by a long article in the New York Times. It is a strategic choice. It is no coincidence that Wagner Eleuteri holds a degree from the London School of Economics. The jewelry company is in the fourth generation: the history of Eleuteri began, in fact, in 1894, even if with a candied shop. The transformation into jewelry, however, took place in 1963, with Pietro Eleuteri, a collector passionate about ancient art, who opened an antique shop. From antiques to ancient jewels the passage is short. So much so that now the Roman Maison has accumulated a collection of pieces of considerable value and beauty that, at the moment, are sought above all by the rich tourists who go shopping in Via Condotti. And now also in Manhattan.

Bracciale in oro 18 carati con diamanti, zaffiri, smeraldi, citrini, ametiste

Bracciale in oro rosa con diamanti fancy

Anello di Verdura in oro con ametista cabochon e peridoti

Orecchini di Bulgari in oro, corallo, crisoprasio

Bracciale-orologio di Cartier in oro e zaffiri