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The affordable luxury of Dana Rebecca

Published on November 26, 2023

Cynthia, anello in oro rosa 14 carati e diamanti

Third generation of jewelry designers, Dana Rebecca Gordon seems to have precious stones in her DNA. And in fact, she debuted with a line at just 16 and right after college (she is an American from Chicago): during the summer, she tells her, she went to India with my father and returned home with her my first collection. Immediately all sold. An encouragement to found the brand with the name Dana Rebecca.

Anello Sophia in oro bianco e diamanti — Sophia ring in white gold and diamonds

All her creations, which she defines as accessible luxury, start from the combination of gold and diamonds above all, although sometimes she loves working with different stones, for example tourmaline, moonstone, opal, aquamarine: many colors set in gold 14 carat. But these are timeless and very versatile jewels as they can be combined with the same ease with a couture dress or worn with a t-shirt and jeans. The collection for next season is also made up of many pieces, many earrings, and geometric shapes of different volumes: elegant jewels, but to be worn every day.

Pendente Sadie in oro giallo e diamanti baguette

Orecchini in oro bianco e diamanti baguette

Orecchini a cerchio in oro rosa e diamanti

Susan Lenartka’s talisman jewels

Published on January 21, 2023

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Collana con acquamarina, ametista, hessonite, quarzo lemon, rubini, quarzo rosa

The jewel is not necessarily light, soft, pleasant to wear. The talismans, the first jewels created by shamans for women and men, had a first and foremost practical function: to keep evil spirits away or, alternatively, dangers of various kinds. The idea of jewelry with alleged magical properties, in reality, has never disappeared, as evidenced by the creativity of Susan Lenartka, a goldsmith and designer with 23 years of experience, who studied in Chicago and graduated from Southern Illinois University.

In short, Susan Lenartka, who participated in the last edition of Milan Jewelry Week, is one of those people fascinated by the ethnic heritage of the past and, not by chance, studied sacred ornaments. During the art school Susan had in fact attended the Field Museum in Chicago, inspired by artifacts and relics. Then, she worked as an ethnographic repairman in the Chicago area for the decoration and ornamentation of West Africa, Naga and Thailand.

So, do not be surprised by the Alchemy of Talisman collection, which has the ambition to be decorative, but also to have protective functions, for those who believe in it. The different pieces use metal, but also round crystals, citrine and smoky quartz. Stones that have, according to new age lovers, also beneficial effects on health and spirit.

Orecchini con quarzo lemon, rodolite,opale, granato, rubinoi grezzo, quarzo fumé

European style, American DNA: Sidney Garber’s jewels

Published on April 28, 2022

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From Chicago to Valenza or Vicenza, but carrying their own precious stones: the story of Sidney Garber testifies to the scruple and precision of the American jeweler. Son of a watchmaker, Sidney opened his jewelry store in 1946. And Brook, his daughter, followed him on his travels and in the store. The founder of the jewelry disappeared, and in 2008 it was she who took over the reins of the company. Not only that: it has decided to relaunch the business with the opening of another boutique in the heart of Manhattan, on Madison Avenue, alongside the one in Chicago.

The link with the founder’s style has remained: gold, lots of gold, also used for tubogas bracelets and necklaces, stones and pavé, long gem-studded necklaces, very European design: Sidney Garber has convinced New Yorkers and beyond. And Brook Garber has won a prominent role: in 2015 she was elected to the Council of Fashion Designers of America, an exclusive group of the main American designers of fashion, jewelry and accessories. In addition, part of the Maison’s profits go to non-profit organizations dedicated to mental health and children’s education.

Anello Fountain in oro bianco e perle di diamanti

Orecchini in oro e argento rodiato con ametiste

Anello Georgica ispirato all'estate agli Hamptons con una acquamarina cabochon — Anello Georgica ispirato all’estate agli Hamptons con una acquamarina cabochon

Anello con tormalina rossa ovale e diamanti

Almasika aims for the center

Published on March 12, 2021

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Anello Universum, oro e diamante centrale

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It is based in Chicago, but Almasika has an African echo. The name, in fact, derives from the Swahili words which mean diamond and gold in several languages of West Africa. The choice of name is by Catherine Sarr, designer who is co-founder of the Prix Sarr-Les Beaux-Arts in Paris, where she lived, and passionate art collector: she is also a member of the board of directors of the Diamond Do Good Foundation, the programming committee of the Arts Club of Chicago, The Tokyo Art Club and The Art Institute of Chicago. Gold and diamonds, in any case, they are the heart of Almasika’s jewels.

Collana con medaglie Veni Vidi Vici in oro 18 carati

Catherine Sarr’s idea is to blend design and culture, even with surprising historical references, such as the jewels inspired by the famous Veni, vidi, vici (I came, I saw, I won in Latin), pronounced by Cesare referring to a won battle. The jewels are however designed in Chicago and made with 18K gold and the diamonds are natural and come from conflict-free countries. The style of the jewels is well defined: many circles, often concentric, and chains with the shape of the classic Cypraea shell, in the past used by some African populations as a currency.

Orecchini Universum, oro e diamante centrale

David Webb for collectors

Published on November 28, 2016

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Anello in oro e platino con diamanti bianchi e gialli

A section dedicated to David Webb in the big auction of Leslie Hindman.
If you are a fan of David Webb but you can not go to Chicago on Sunday 4th and Monday, December 5, you can always look at the images in this pages: the Leslie Hindman auction house, in fact, organized a super selling of jewelry. It is a massive sale, which includes more than 1,400 lots, including colored stones (with a rare red diamond and a selection of sapphires including a 05.05 carat Kashmir). It is not common to find so many jewels of David Webb gathered together. In this case the choice is wide and varied, with pieces made between 1960 and 1970: they certainly can attract the attention of the most demanding collectors. The sale jewelry are examples of much of the aesthetic variety given by a New York jeweler, with daring texture of hammered gold, enamel in different colors, elaborate rings, opulent clip. that dedicated to David Webb is, in a nutshell, like a jewel among jewels, an event that rarely happens. Federico Graglia

David Webb, orecchini clip in oro giallo, platino, diamanti e malachite

Collana in oro, platino, diamanti, smalto

Orecchini in oro giallo, platino, cristallo di rocca, diamanti

Collana inoro, platino, con diamanti e malachite

Collana in oro, platino, corallo, diamanti