Stelle, pianeti, parabole: è la Costellation Mood della principessa-designer Lucia Odescalchi (https://gioiellis.com/lamore-
AS29, the diamonds according Audrey Savransky
The homeland of the diamonds is Belgium and is also the home of Audrey Savransky, the designer who created the brand AS29 and represents the fourth generation of the business of the favorite gems of the world.
But the most surprising aspect (the Belgians do not be offended) is that Audrey is also equipped with a good deal of sense of humor, qualities that in the austere streets of Antwerp, among carvers and diamond merchants, is rarer than a stone 100 carats. Audrey is funny because it presents her jewelry as remedies to sadness, like a medicine that can heal any woman and, at the same time, as it be a good ice cream. So much so that the jewels are presented as happy pills, in a pink box full “of instructions for dosage and mode of administration. Contraindications include the possibility of visual impairment due to acute brilliance and the onset of jealousy for those who do not own them.”
Well, jewelry and ironic sense are not an ordinary bread. To this we can add that the jewelry designed by Audrey Savransky are very modern, very portable and, of course, with many diamonds, but also with other stones as sapphires, amethysts and rubies. Rings, earrings and necklaces are shaped like hearts, arrows, flowers, with a modern design, linear. Prices vary widely, but on average it fluctuates from one thousand to 12 thousand euro, just to give a dimension. The jewelry of As29 are for sale in differente place of the world: in France from Colette, Montaigne Market, Bon Marché, Printemps; in Britain from Harvey Nichols, Harrods, Fenwick, Liberty; Brown Thomas in Ireland, Switzerland from Bongénie. And then in Mexico City, Saks 5th Avenue, in the US by Hirshleifer’s and Hong Kong, from Plukka. But you also buy the jewels online. Giulia Netrese
Idea from France: diamonds at meter
Jewelers hunting for novelty can take note: there is who have thought, to intrigue customers, to sell the diamonds per meter. Or, rather, to the millimeter. The idea is of a Parisian jeweler di Bermudes Joaillerie (http://www.bermudesjoaillerie.com), Dominque Muller. The jewelry is also known for the use an original metal alloy, with which creates some of his pieces: the silverplatinium, dark color, which contrasts with the glimmer of diamonds. And here is the idea of Monsieur Muller: let the customer the choice of how many millimeters he want to embed diamonds in the ring or in the cuff. Each diamond used for this option is long just 1 millimeter in diameter, measure which replaces the count in carats. The color is as clear as possible and stones have no inclusions. In short, they are top quality diamonds, even if they are sold as a ribbon. Matilde de Bounvilles
Swarovski’s Diamonds
Swarovski crystals become real diamonds. A quantum leap for now tested in US, but that may soon arrive in Europe. Basically, the Austrian group alongside its collection of bijoux goes to high-end jewelry also. His latest collection, in fact, includes diamonds set in jewelry in silver and rose gold and yellow 14-carat. Objective: to conquer women who want to wear jewelry full blown. The prices of bracelets and rings with real diamonds range from 125 to 1,450 dollars (about 110-1200 euro). A strategy that, in fact had already been announced by Swarovski and is part of its program of development of the brand Vision 2020. According to Susan Popper, head of activities related to Swarovski jewelry for North America, that it is “a natural extension “for the company. “We are bringing a new idea in jewelry market. The support of our brand recognized worldwide can consolidate our group to new consumers. The Swarovski jewelery collection will appeal to customers who want to precious jewels. ” According to the manager, the market’s highest level of the jewelry is two to three times what fashion-jewelery. The brand does not intend, however, to give up of bijioux based on the use of crystals.
The new collection has been developed specifically for North America and will be available through selected stores and independent retailers. It is not the first time that Swarovski releases a collection of jewelry: for example, has already launched a range of jewelery in China and has collaborated with designer Matthew Campbell Laurenza through its division Atelier Swarovski. On the other hand, if this business until 1980 Swarovski was 70% represented by crystals, this category now represents only 30% of the business. The company also announced its entry into the field of wearable technology. We will soon see the diamonds Swarovski in Europe? Federico Graglia
Fope offers a thornless rose
It may well be a wild flower, but has rounded its thorns: here the new version of Wild Rose by Fope. The collection launched in 2014 has become softer in its outlines, with thin bands of gold interspersed with rows of diamonds and spaced each other. In short, it is more airy and so contemporary to remember, especially in the oversized ring, the architecture of the Opera House in Sydney, one of the most famous buildings in the world. Another novelty in pure Fope style is Solo chain in a high-end version: studded with diamonds like the line linea Mia Luce, it becomes a merge of the two. The bracelet (Flex’it model) and the necklace with three flexible chains single color or in white, yellow and pink gold, are held together by a precious spiral in five circles with diamonds. There is also a parure of solid earrings and ring with engraved metal like Diva’s line pattern. Monica Battistoni
The gold wire by Mimi
Soft like jersey, precious like gold: is the Orofilato collection by Mimì, the brand designed by Giovanna Broggian from the homonymous jewelery company in Milan. That after years of testing has patented a technique to obtain a wire of pure gold 24 carats to be used for weaving and embroidery. The result are original bracelets and rings made of wires twisted in warm tones that contrast with lighter and shiny closures. In the middle, rows of little diamonds enhance the glitter effect. Still wire made the necklace torchon, while earrings are worked at loom like a rope wrapped on heart or hoop shape. Lavinia Andorno
The flowers of Pizzo
The floral theme certainly does not lack in jewelery, and even in Leo Pizzo production, who has made it a classic, renewing it every year. The Valencia based jeweler, who has three flagship stores (in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan, in Rome in Via del Babuino and in Taormina) has made of tradition and quality his flag. In fact, from the precious diamonds petals of Fiori, one of the most important collections of the jewelery company, begins the backward journey in the history of Italian art. Renaissance and Romanic influences which simplify shapes and change the proportions like in parure with a big pistil in diamond pavé and sapphires in the corolla nearly a fantasy sunflower. And yet the pattern of Aurora collection, inspired by the rose windows of cathedrals with colored diamonds that resemble stained glasses and at the same time looks like a flower, however vaguely deconstructed. Just to give a contemporary twist. Matilde de Bounvilles
Chimento speeds on curves
Soft and essential lines: the Supreme new collection by Chimento plays with curves. The arch-shaped profile, very comfortable, refletc light on the gold surfaces, amplified by several rows of diamonds in more precious version oh white, yellow and rose gold. Elasticised section are moving with your body, with a flexibility also creative: the company explain that in addition to white diamonds could use brown diamonds or even new materials, such as ceramics. More geometric with intertwined lines to give the idea of a lace is the Olimpia openwork collection, characterized by a pattern of solids and voids of the gold surfaces and a traditional dainty bead edge. Here and there sparkling diamonds set in the weft. Lavina Andorno
The happy dance of Chopard
A variation on the theme of Chopard Happy Diamonds collection has arrived in Basel. The stone that “dance happily” (hence the name collection) between two sapphire crystals is always there, but it’s only one and it is in the middle of a set shaped flower in pink or white gold. Around this pistil reflecting the glow of the diamond in motion, the petals with other round cut diamonds prongs set that seem to float in the setting of the precious metal. In keeping the spirit of the line emblem of Chopard, created in 1976, to capture the light emanating from diamonds inlaid in watches before and then in necklaces, rings and earrings. Lavinia Andorno
Race for four with certified diamonds
The mining giant Rio Tinto has charged four of the most famous American designers to create lines of jewelry with stones coming exclusively from the Argyle mine in Australia, and selected in size from 0.01 to 0.07 carats and in hues of colorless, gray, champagne and cognac. An initiative named Diamond with a story, taken some years ago with the aim to make these products more salable. Jennifer Dawes, Suzanne Kalandjian, Sandy Leong and Matthew Campbell Laurenza, are the designers chosen for their attention to sustainability, to range of color and to non-traditional materials, each of them have created a collection of 18 pieces with a price range of between 500 to $ 5,000, which will be presented at the Jck in Las Vegas, the trade show that is held in the city of Nevada in May. A marketing idea very interesting, for now restricted to the American market, considering that until a few years ago this type of diamonds was unknown and then regarded as of poor quality. Now, however, there is even a color scale certified. How the Chinese saying goes? Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. Monica Battistoni
Cielo, there’s a Peacock
The real luxury according to Mattia Cielo? A jewel in harmony with the body of who wears it, which becomes personal and unique to overcome the idea of the value of precious materials. Of course, the quality is in gold and diamonds, but not only. So at Baselworld the jeweler will unveil an evolution of the Pavone line, first built with the classic wedding rings in perfect motion through invisible mechanisms, now is based on small arches that swing freely. In pink or white gold, polished or studded with diamonds. Matilde de Bounvilles
With Nanis gold becomes Cashmere
An antique Persian and Indian motif to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Nanis, the jewelry company founded by Laura Bicego, who at Baselworld wil introduce her new collection Cashmere. The texture chosen is Pasley, a classic oriental design, which however is named after the small Scottish town that first began to weave these fibers and decorate them with this twisted shape, which to some resembles a leaf, a palm tree or a drop. To the designer is the totality of life within the drop and represent a symbol of fertility and abundance; something real but expressed in a light and delicate shape in the gold hand-engraved workmanship with burin. Made even more precious by a paved diamonds, always a drop. Lavinia Andorno
Serpent Bhoème for Boucheron
Serpent Bohème is the collection that represents more the Boucheron spirit: created in 1968, the shape of snake is constantly updated to remain the emblem of the Maison (https://gioiellis.com/il-nuovo-
Messika, the diamonds of Beyoncé, Rihanna and …
To celebrate the closing of the Victoria Secret Show, the ”angel” Karlie Kloss wore jewels signed Messika at the after party held at Earls Court in London. Cara Delevingne, instead, wore to the fingers rings Messika Spiky and those double Amazone at the British Fashion Awards. Even Beyoncé wore rings Messika, gold and diamonds. As Rihanna, who preferred the double paved Queen V ring, white gold and diamonds of the same brand. The Parisian maison of jewelry is loved. Her creator, Valerie Messika, did not choose the diamonds perchance, says in his biography. Heir had a paternal tradition, and she was predestined to work with stones. As a child, she listening to the fascinating stories told by his father Andrew, an important diamond dealer. Valerie has chosen to the gem most loved to his creations. Forms, models and processing techniques are choices as to highlight the uniqueness of the diamond, its quality, its size, its brightness and its nuances. Matilde de Bounvilles
Preview: Pasquale Bruni at Baselworld
The fine jewelry Fiore in Fiore by Pasquale Bruni is flying from San Remo to Basel. In fact, the necklace worn by Nina Zilli for the final of the song festival is one of the new creations of Prato Fiorito. The continuous collection has become an icon of the maison and also this precious piece will be officially presented at Baselworld. Just in time for the coming of spring: the theme is always the oone of flowers, which bloom this time in a triumph of diamonds, morganite and pink sapphires fitted in white gold. The collier keeps its collar shape with five petals and is composed of a moltitude of small flowers in diamond pavé for a total of 3,421 stones, alternated with 258 pink sapphires, sewn one with the another with a gold thread. From the center is pending a faceted morganite drop cut of 4.46 carat. Chandelier earrings follow the same floral pattern with 348 diamonds, 42 pink sapphires and two faceted morganite drop cut.
The cosmic ceramic by Chanel
Graphic and contemporary: is the Chanel universe. The new collection, called Cosmique, back on topic dear to Modemoiselle proposed a few months ago (https://gioiellis.com/sulla-cometa-con-chanel/ ), but this time is playing on materials contrast. In fact, this motifs, are incoporated in black or white ceramic with a special shine, pretty metallic, that reflects the diamonds brilliance of stars, comets and sparks outlined in white gold. Basically, the clear character of the design is the same of the collection Les Comètes,, but it is the background to give jewelry, four rings and two pendants, a touch more modern and wearable. Here pictures.
On the wings of Casato
Casato continues to focus on white, with colorless diamonds and champagne set on white and rose gold, and on the butterfly subject, which in the new Free me collection evolves and transform itself. Long wings, the sign of the metamorphosis carried out, designed to lie slightly on the body and be really wearable with its soft shapes, that adds depth to the jewel. Everything is studied down to the last detail. For example, diamonds are on the stalk of the ring and or on the back of the butterflies necklace to not lose any precious detail if they twist. Even the Hold Me Tight collection is played on volumes, stretch mesh, and contrasts of white gold rhodium and white diamonds for a modern classic. Contemporary is the word for Rio, horizontal double or triple ring with amethyst, prasiolite and smoky quartz. M.d.B.
Bulgari heart of gold
Bulgari introduces new Bvlgari Bvlgari – Cuore collection celebrating in rose gold the age-old symbol of love: the Italian word for heart is cuore . So heart is the pendant decorating the ring or hanging from the chain and the motif of mother-of-pearl which hooks three rows of different lengths of a soutoir. As a a pendant can be worn with pavé diamonds or flip on the side with just the logo, combined with full pavé version of the bail o without stones. One pendant and four versions of the same jewel. Here pictures and prices (published only on the US web site). M.d.B.
The 4 continents of Hafner
2015 is the year of the Expo and Stephan Hafner pays homage to the Universal Exhibition with four collections inspired by places and cultures of the continent, where the key models are cuffs and the light is that of diamonds. So the decorations of the architecture of North Africa are the repeated patterns in Jasmine collection cuff, a review of typical Stephen Hafner diamonds lace. A soft yet solid structure, made up of solid and rounded filaments in white gold, composes the Oceano collection cuff, dedicated to America and its seas. It has 12 carats of differently sized diamonds and was the first piece sold at VicenzaOro January. Well, a decisive return to white, to the classic fine jewelry for the maison of Piedmont, re-launched by a group of Indians financiers after the death of its founder in 2009. The jewels, in Chopin models are characterized by navette cut diamonds, sometimes combined with sapphires to remember the nocturnals of the great composer. This collection looks to the nineteenth-century Romanticism, expression of the European culture, but also aims, like the others, to Asian clients and emerging markets, with customers who spend more easily. The colorful topaz and the bold use of color combinations characterize Aria, the second collection after Acqua of a trilogy dedicated to natural elements. A young line, a kind of entry level. In fact, the base model starts at about one thousand euro, with precious and semiprecious stones from the oval cut. While Promise, awarded in 2011 as the best engagement ring, continues this year make us dream with pink diamonds and sapphires ranging from powder pink to purple. Monica Battistoni
Valentine’s Day with Tous
[wzslider]The bear Tous, as every year, is back for Valentine’s Day with shapes, colors and materials new and precious. In fact, the symbol of the company’s jewelery Barcelona led by Rosa Oriol and her husband Salvador Tous, becomes the O of Love, framed in a heart, and is wearing diamonds and blacks spinels to become a pendant or a bracelet with black and brown leather. Here you have pictures and prices of the idea of affordable luxury for lovers of the brand famous all over the world.