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PdPaola extends the fine jewelry collection

Published on July 13, 2022

One year after its debut in the fine jewelry category, the Spanish brand PdPaola is expanding its collection, which uses 95% of the jewels in the collection of recycled gold. Combined with 18-karat gold, they are lab grown diamonds, that is, created by man through complicated procedures, but from a chemical point of view very similar to those extracted from the earth. With the second release of the PdPaola collection, it introduced rigid bracelets, solid gold chain necklaces and ear piercings, again with diamonds.

The idea of adding a higher level collection to affordable jewels must have been appreciated by buyers, given that the Maison expects to increase its turnover, which in 2021 was almost 30 million euros. The brand expects to close 2022 with a turnover of 52 million and, in addition, announces that it will continue to focus on its international expansion with the opening of new stores and flagship stores. PdPaola jewels are now available in 2,000 points of sale in ten international markets through its wholesale system. Together with the turnover, the number of employees also increased (+ 30%) which exceeded 80 units, 74% of whom are women.

Orecchini in oro bianco e diamanti sintetici

Anello in oro rosa e bianco con diamanti lab grown

New alchemy of light by De Beers

Published on July 8, 2022

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Anello Ascending Shadows in oro bianco, diamanti centrali fancy, titanio e alluminio

For years, De Beers has entered the synthetic diamond market with the Lightbox brand. But The Alchemist of Light is, instead, the name of the high jewelery collection that obviously uses natural diamonds. Light, as we know, can cause different effects. A taste of the collection arrived in January. Six months later the big company that is synonymous with the most loved stone by women (a De Beers ad introduced the famous “a diamond is forever”) adds a new set of jewelry. In total there are 45 pieces of high jewelery made with diamonds of different cuts.

Anello della linea Frozen Capture con diamante di 8,24 carati al centro, incastonato in cristallo di rocca

During the haut couture week in Paris De Beers showed five new sets: Dusk Reflection, Ascending Shadows, Midnight Aura, Optical Wonder and Frozen Capture. The diamonds used are not only white or, more correctly, colorless, but also fancy. They are unique pieces, particularly rich and elaborate, with a modern design and use of titanium colored in pink and blue shades.

Collana Ascending Shadows in oro bianco, diamanti, titanio e alluminio

As an established trend now seems, the Alchemist of Light collection also features transformable pieces, such as the Dusk Reflection set, which features detachable elements: the choker is transformed into two cuffs, with a not simple goldsmith technique solution. It should also be noted that in some cases the diamonds are combined with “less noble” stones, as for Midnight Aura, where the transparent gems are placed inside green chrysoprase pearls. Or the Frozen Capture set, where diamonds coexist with rock crystal.

Orecchini Ascending Shadows in oro bianco, diamanti, titanio e alluminio

Anello Ascending Shadows in oro bianco, diamante centrale brown di 12,4 carati, titanio e alluminio

Anello Midnight Aura in oro bianco, crisoprasio, diamante centrale taglio princess

Collana Midnight Aura in oro bianco, crisoprasio, diamante a pera di oltre 20 carati

Choker Dusk Reflection con diamante rosa pendente

Diamonds multiplied by Six with Recarlo

Published on July 7, 2022

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The solitaire diamond attached to the shank of the ring by means of six prongs was an innovation that made it possible to increase the light reflected by the stone, thanks to the open bezel, compared to the traditional four (but thicker) prong setting. An idea that Recarlo has adopted for the Six line, the latest addition to the Anniversary collection. The Six Line does not only include rings, but also earrings and necklaces. It should also be added that the proposed diamond rings are not all the same. Alongside the classic white gold circle with the brilliant cut diamond on top, there are also jewels with a less traditional design.

For example, there is a ring with a spiral stem covered with a pavé of diamonds, with a 1.5-carat stone, which constitutes the top of the range of the line. Or there is a variation of the eternity theme available. Other proposals involve three-stone solitaires and a five-stone ring. The collection also consists of two chokers: a light point with the same setting as the solitaires and a cross studded with diamonds, and with earrings in the same style.

Tabayer’s jewels, modern and fair

Published on July 3, 2022

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Anello in oro giallo 18 carati e diamanti

She recently got married to Justin Chen in Villa Balbiano, on Lake Como, with a fairytale ceremony. But Nigora Tokhtabayev, founder of the young jewelry brand Tabayer, lives and works overlooking another body of water, the Atlantic Ocean that bathes Sarasota, Florida. However, she was born in Uzbekistan. Then, she moved to the United States at a very young age, where she studied economics, but also developed a passion for jewelry, which she also interprets as amulets: a cultural root of her country of origin.

Orecchini in oro giallo Fairmined e diamanti

That jewels have magical powers has yet to be proven. Certainly, however, they may have the power to cause less damage to the environment. The Tabayer brand, for example, emphasizes that its jewels have been made with environmentally friendly and ethically sourced materials: fair trade gold from mining organizations responsible for crafts and small-scale, which promote social development and protection. environmental and conflict-free Kimberley certified diamonds.
The jewels, in addition to the classic eye against the evil eye, have a modern and supple design, soft, smooth, with small diamonds set in the metal.

Anello Oera in oro giallo 18 carati e diamanti

Collana Oera in oro giallo 18 carati e diamanti

Bracciale Oera in oro giallo 18 carati e diamanti

Alberto Collections with tanzanite

Published on June 25, 2022

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Anello con diamanti e tanzanite ovale di 6 carati

Alberto, brand of jewelry specialized in tanzanite. But also in rubies, emeralds and … ♦

You enjoy the tanzanite deep color? That blue that is unique and looks like a brilliant shimmering ocean on rings, necklaces and earrings? Then you need to know Alberto. The Italian name, though, has Armenian origins: it is thanks to Betty and Albert Hakimian, that tanzanite has become so popular. It was this couple who, since 1985, has introduced the collection named House of Tanzanite, with magnificent blue stones as protagonists.

Today, the Alberto American brand has expanded its product range and offers, and next to the original gem of Tanzania, also has fancy diamonds and other precious and semi-precious stones. The real spread of tanzanite goes back, though, to 1994: first was introduced to the market in the Caribbean and then in the United States. And immediately it’s loved. The company, in any case, besides creating jewelry for the high-end market remained the largest provider of wholesale tanzanite. Many of the jewelry with this stone, in short, passed before by Alberto offices, which boasts a large team of gemologists and experts. And so the blue gem is a mission? Until a certain point.

Anello con tanzanite e diamanti baguette

Collana con tanzanite taglio trillion e diamanti

Anello con smeraldo di 7,70 carati e diamanti

New geometries of Etho Maria

Published on June 20, 2022

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Orecchini in oro giallo, diamanti, ceramica

The new uncompromising geometries of Etho Maria, a maison that combines ceramic and diamonds ♦

Born in the home of philosophy, Athens, Etho Maria has chosen the philosophy of luxury with a bit of surprise. The Maison, which from Greece soon expanded to the rest of Europe and the USA, is anchored to the idea of jewelery with much geometry. Not by chance Euclid and Archimedes was not Greek. Geometry, but precious. And surprising. Like when Etho Maria presented a collection that combines red ceramic with sparkling white diamonds. No doubt a combination that has remained in the memory. The idea, among other things, has earned awards such as the Diamond Classic at the Centurion Design Awards 2018 and the Editor’s Choice at the 2017 Centurion Design Awards in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Bracciale in oro con diamanti marquise e ovale, con tocchi di smalto

In addition to red ceramics, the Maison has also decided to use the ceramic-diamond pair also with other colors, like white. The effect always works. Alongside this series of jewels that use an innovative aesthetic to an equally refined goldsmith technique, the Maison offers more traditional jewels, but always with a design that does not forget the modern style which, for example, does not omit stones cut with the shape of the triangle. Jewels that have been chosen by luxury chains, such as Neiman Marcus or Saks Fifth Avenue for ad hoc sales.

Orecchini in oro bianco con zaffiri blu e lapis

Orecchini pendenti in oro bianco con zaffiri blu e diamanti

Anello in oro giallo, diamanti, ceramica

Collana con zaffiri verdi e diamanti brown — Collana in oro con zaffiri verdi e diamanti brown

Collana in oro rosa con zaffiri blu e diamanti

Diamonds: rules to avoid scams

Published on June 16, 2022

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Are you sure of the origin of the diamond on your ring? And if you have to buy a diamond ring (or another jewel), how do you know if what you buy is authentic? In other words: how do you avoid scams when buying a diamond? Here are four useful tips to avoid nasty surprises ♦

Unfortunately, scams or incorrect behavior are also present in the jewelry world. They are quite rare, fortunately. But to avoid falling into a trap you can follow these four rules.

Are you sure that your diamond is really a diamond? The doubt arises after reading a news story that comes from California, taken from Jck. According to the Chronicle, the owner of a jewelry store in Ventura, California town, he was arrested on charges of replacing the diamond of ring to a repair with moissanite. To discover the scam was a woman, who had given the jeweler wedding ring to repair. The damage was estimated at about 8 thousand dollars. Nothing dramatic, sure. But it makes an impression to read on the web a comment to the news: “Unfortunately, I have a great-uncle who is a jeweler in Florida, does the same thing, but uses cubic zirconia”. In short, two clues are not proof, but it raises suspicion: how widespread this type of fraud? Of course, there are cases in which diamonds (fake) are sold (or, rather, passed off) outside of official channels. In Italy, for example, it happened in Sicily and near Lake Garda: in both cases the false jewelers trying to sell fake jewelry to true elders, were arrested.

But how to behave, instead, when you buy a diamond? Here are the rules.
1 The best security is when the diamond is accompanied by a certificate from a gemological institute recognized. For example, Gia (Gemological Institute of America), which is the most credited, or AGS (American Gem Society), IGI (International Gemmological Institute). But it is also good to know that the assessment of a diamond is not the same for everyone. Of course, the authenticity comes first, but then comes into play also the quality and the type of stone (see also Short guide to diamonds). in fact it does not exist, an international standard the same for everyone. There are cases of a diamond with various assessments based on the analysis criterion: when the differences are shades, it is easy that a judgment is something personal.

Un esempio di certificato, quello dell'IGI, Istituto Gemmologico Italiano — Un esempio di certificato, quello dell’IGI, Istituto Gemmologico Italiano

2 Consider the manufacturers who add their own brand as a guarantee: these are laser engravings on the part of the diamond not visible to the naked eye, but which are readable with a microscope. Codes or trademarks are, in fact, a further guarantee, because they certify the origin of the stone. In other words: the traceability of a diamond is important and increases its value.

3 Ask for or take a photo of the diamond mounted on the jewel yourself. It can be a guarantee in case of future disputes. This, of course, can be useful in the case of diamonds of a certain weight: a photograph of tiny stones will hardly be of help, unless you resort to shooting with macro lenses (and you must have some experience). In any case, an image of your jewelry is always useful: for example, it can be provided to the police in case of theft.

4 A certificate (if is true) should reassure the buyer. But in any case the European standards assume direct responsibility and full of the seller, in this case the jeweler, to the customer. Anyone who buys a product, even a jewel, has a right of withdrawal, ie can return it if it does not respond to the features described at the time of sale.

The 10 best movies about jewelry

Published on June 4, 2022

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If you can’t go to jewelry, perhaps because you are forced to stay at home, you can still watch films in which jewelry plays an important role. Here are the top 10 movies about jewelry or where precious stones, necklaces, earrings and rings are as important as the actors they act. There are old and new ones, fun or thrilling: however, everyone can like those who are passionate about jewelry and precious stones. Do others come to mind? Write and we will add them to the list!

1 Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961). Audrey Hepburn and her little black dress in front of the windows of the most famous jewelry in New York and beyond, are a must to review. The beginning of the story, taken from a book by Truman Capote, is mythical: at dawn, an elegant girl, Holly Golightly, gets out of a taxi that stops on Fifth Avenue in New York. While she looks at the windows of Tiffany & Co., Holly has a quick breakfast before walking home.

Audrey Hepburn in «Colazione da Tiffany», davanti alle vetrine del negozio di New York

2 The pink panther (1963) Contrary to what many think, the Pink Panther is not the nickname of David Niven, the actor who plays the thief protagonist of the first film of the series, directed by Black Edwards (together with Peter Seller, Capucine and Claudia Cardinale), but of a diamond. Rosa, in fact, which belongs to the Indian princess Dala, (Claudia Cardinale) who as a child received the largest diamond in the world as a gift from her father, the Pink Panther, so called due to a defect: looking at the bottom of the stone you can see a tiny pink spot that resembles a panther in the act of taking a leap. A stone that tempts the jewel thief, the English playboy Sir Charles Lytton (David Niven).

Claudia Cardinale nel film La Pantera Rosa

3 Sex and the City II (2010).Sequel film directed by Michael Patrick King and which has not received great praise from critics (that’s an understatement). The jewels worn by Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda are by two Italian designers, Amedeo Scognamiglio and Roberto Faraone Mennella. The two designers (in the meantime Faraone Mennella passed away years ago) prepared about fifty large, visible jewels for the film. Despite not-so-positive reviews, the film grossed around $ 300 million.

Sarah Jessica Parker e Kim Cattrall in Sex and the City II

4 Blood Diamond (2006). Directed by Edward Zwick, the film received five Oscar nominations, including Leonardo DiCaprio for Best Actor and Djimon Hounsou for Best Supporting Actor. The title refers to blood diamonds, so called because they were mined in war zones and sold to finance conflicts, enriching local warlords and diamond companies around the world. The other side of jewelry: the film has pushed the great Maison, and not only, to certify the ethical origin of the stones used. And then there are those who say that culture is not needed …

di caprio bllod — Leonardo Di Caprio nel film Blood Diamonds

5 Suspicion (1941). A classic Alfred Hitchcock thriller starring Joan Fontaine and Cary Grant. In one memorable scene, Joan Fontaine wears a brooch in gold, diamonds and pink topaz by Verdura. Fulco di Verdura, an Italian noble with a passion for jewelry, created the brooch in 1939, in New York. The jewel is inspired by the Roman god Mercury and a brooch he made when working for Coco Chanel. Two pear-shaped pink topazes weighing approximately 35.52 carats with beautifully engraved gold wings highlighted by diamonds suggest the winged feet of Mercury. Too bad the film is in black and white.

Cary Grant e Joan Fontaine con la spilla di Verdura

6 Romancing the Stone (1984). Portrayed by Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner. Guess which stone the title of the film alludes to, given that the film takes place in Colombia? It’s a story of jungle adventures, with the good guys being chased and threatened by the bad guys. But in the end the two protagonists find “el corazon” behind a waterfall, hidden inside a statuette: it is an extraordinary emerald.

7 Topkapi (1964). The aristocratic and sensual adventurer Elizabeth Lipp and the prosaic and calculating professional thief Walter Harper plan the theft of Sultan Mehmet I’s dagger from the treasury of Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace, where wonderful jewels are kept. But what interests Elizabeth (Melina Mercouri) most is the Topkapi Dagger, a curved dagger studded with three large Colombian emeralds and decorated with lots of small diamonds.

8 Ocean’s 8 (2018). The plot of the film sees Debbie Ocean / Sandra Bullock (the sister of Danny Ocean, played in the first film by George Clooney) reunites a gang of women composed of Cate Blanchett, Mindy Kaling and Helena Bonham Carter to make the theft of the century: the legendary Toussaint necklace, which must be worn by the actress (in the film) Daphne Kluger, character played by Anne Hathaway. The heist takes place during the annual Met Gala, when actresses and celebrities walk the red carpet in mind-boggling jewelry. In short, it is almost a partnership, given that Cartier has created a set for the heist of the film.

9 Live a little, steal a lot (Murph the Surf) (1975). It is a 1975 film based on a jewelry burglary involving surfer Jack Roland Murphy, who had the nickname “Murph the Surf”. With Robert Conrad and Don Stroud, it was directed by Marvin J. Chomsky. The October 20, 2019 New York Times edition revisited the true story of Jack Murphy’s theft of irreplaceable gemstones from a sparsely guarded Natural History Museum.

10 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953). It is a 1953 American musical comedy directed by Howard Hawks and starring Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe, with Charles Coburn, Elliott Reid, Tommy Noonan, George Winslow, Taylor Holmes and Norma Varden in supporting roles. The two protagonists are forced to find work as a showgirl in Paris, in a magazine. The famous song Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend explains why and how women chase men with money. Meanwhile, a tiara has disappeared and Marilyn is accused of theft, but …

Extraordinary Bomare

Published on May 21, 2022

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Anello con importante diamante fancy intense yellow

The extraordinary stones byBomare, brand founded in Geneva by Marc Boghossian ♦ ︎
Before Boghossian was Boghossian, that is a high-end jewelry brand admired all over the world, there was Bomare. This is the name of the Geneva-based company specializing in high-end colored diamonds, precious stones and unique jewelry creations. Marc Boghossian, Swiss of Armenian-Middle Eastern origin, founded Bomare in 1997. The company, which was present in GemGenève, offers natural pink, blue and yellow diamonds, large white diamonds, rubies and Burmese sapphires, Colombian emeralds and natural pearls. Things for refined investors and collectors. On the other hand, the Boghossian family has been in the diamond and jewelery industry for more than six generations.

A tradition that is rooted in time, in short, and that has helped to build the fame of Bomare. The Maison emphasizes that it has chosen to buy rough diamonds in conflict-free countries, in South Africa, in full compliance with the Kimberley process. The gems are then polished in New York and in Antwerp and are all certified with the Gia and Ssef laboratories. In GemGenève Bomare featured a titanium butterfly pendant, paved with diamonds and sapphires, but above all with a large pink diamond in the center, next to a necklace made of pear cut diamonds with 7.5 carat yellow diamonds. Pieces that do not go unnoticed.

Collana di diamanti taglio pera con diamante giallo pendente

Orecchini con smeraldi della Colombia e diamanti

Pendente a forma di farfalla in titanio con diamante rosa al centro

Spilla con diamanti e smeraldo colombiano

Few and incredible: the jewels of Saboo

Published on May 10, 2022

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Anello con zaffiro incastonato in calcedonio

Strepitosi, refined, complicated: the exclusive jewels (40 per year) of Saboo Fine Jewels ♦ ︎
In India, the city of Jaipur, in Rajasthan, is also the capital of jewelry for its tradition in the processing of gems. There are many jewelry companies that cut and assemble precious stones. But few are those able to embed the gems one inside the other, with complicated, delicate and very difficult joints. As you know, for example, Saboo Fine Jewels. La Maison has become famous, among other things, precisely because of its processing capacity, which sometimes touches the unthinkable.

The company’s history began in the 1930s, with Chand Bihari Saboo. From the business of gems the company founded by Saboo has evolved and in 1980, his sons, Rajendra and Surendra, formed Saboo Fine Jewels. Which, however, now is based in Hong Kong. Even in the Chinese city, however, they have not lost contact with the world of precious stones. Indeed, Saboo Fine Jewels is famous for the choice of gems, as well as for their processing. But not only: for some jewels, for example, it uses the conch pearls, among the rarest and most expensive. A pearl conch is the fruit of a non-pearly calcareous concretion produced by the Queen Conch mollusk. They have a pinkish color, with different shades.

Given, however, that the jewels of Saboo are the top of the top and, above all, difficult to manufacture, the Maison manages to produce only 40 per year. The last frontier is the use of colored titanium, light metal, resistant, but very difficult to work with. To create a pin, a unique piece made to measure, for example, a half year of work is been needed, between the search for stones, the special cut and the goldsmith’s art. And what is more precious than time?

Orecchini con smeraldi, diamanti, tsavoriti, rubini, zaffiri

Orecchini con smeraldi intagliati e fiori con smalto

Orecchini Royalle con diamanti e smeraldi

Relax with Chillout for Verdi Gioielli

Published on May 5, 2022

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Verdi Gioielli alongside its classic jewels with colored precious stones, such as tanzanite, turquoise and coral, outlined with black enamel frames, on the occasion of Haute Jewels Geneva the Maison of Valenza also presented the Chillout collection. As the name means, which also indicates a particularly relaxing music, the idea is that of a line of jewels of all serenity. According to Verdi Gioielli, in fact, the line focuses on relaxing shades of gold, in particular in the white and pink varieties.

Bracciale in oro bianco e rosa con diamanti

The collection includes rings, earrings and many bracelets, which use diamond pavé with a geometry that is studiously casual. The stones are both spaced apart and gathered in swarms, with a style that makes the jewel pleasantly natural. The company founded in 1971 by Giuseppe Verdi and now run by Marco Verdi, however, is not new to collections centered on gold and diamonds, which bring to mind the beginnings, now half a century ago, of the Valenza brand.

Orecchini in oro giallo e diamanti — Orecchini in oro rosa e diamanti

Anello in oro rosa e bianco con pavé di diamanti

Anello in oro bianco e rosa con diamanti della collezione Chillout

Bracciale in oro bianco e rosa con diamanti della collezione Chillout

Retail diamonds online with Dimexon

Published on May 3, 2022

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Dimexon is one of De Beers’ leading intermediaries, with sales offices around the world. The company specializes in round cut diamonds and is a partner of many top-rated watch and jewelry houses. The company, founded in 1966 by Pankaj Mehta and now a second generation family business, deals only with traceable natural diamonds of ethical origin. Now Dimexon is launching a new service: a digital channel specializing in the supply of small and non-certified, ethical and traceable diamonds, with no minimum order. A service that can be interesting for small jewelers. As Vishal P. Mehta, director of Dimexon, explains to gioiellis.com.

Can you describe the new service on Dimexon.com?

Our new B2B e-tail site is an digital marketplace where approved professionals can order fully traceable, perfectly calibrated, natural melee diamonds as simply as making any other online purchase. On the site we offer more than 120 types of round, white diamonds and, crucially for smaller businesses, there is no minimum order. All of our diamonds are cut and polished in-house at our headquarters in Coimbatore, India, and then quality checked and shipped from our Dimexon office in Antwerp. The e-tail site is being run out of Copenhagen, and will initially be focused on the European market.

Who is the service aimed at?

Over the years, we have experienced an increased demand for smaller orders and realised that there was a section of the market that was not being served properly by the diamond industry. The launch of the e-tail site was a reaction to this – a digital space where our customers can order in whatever quantity they require, whether that is bulk order or just a few stones for a bespoke design. By doing so, our high-quality, fully traceable and consistent supply of natural melee diamonds can now be accessed by all jewellers, watchmakers, designers and workshops. We feel this is a breakthrough for the jewellery industry.

What is the quality of the gems for sale?

Customers can select 40 different calibrations in 13 varying levels of quality across the business, which is a relatively wide offering. It is important to note that we only sell natural diamonds, and we have a rigorous testing process to ensure we can guarantee this.

Screenshot del servizio di shopping Dimexon

Is there a minimum order?

Dimexon’s new e-tail site has no minimum order, which is one of our main USPs and an innovative feature of our offering. We believe this makes us the first major diamond manufacturer to offer traceable diamonds with no minimum order, therefore levelling the playing field for smaller and independent brands.

How does the online purchase take place? Is your credit card enough?

The customer experience is very simple. Anybody who is registered as a business can sign up and once a customer has registered and passed our KYC checks, they can use our innovative e-tail site as easily as you would any other online website. We accept credit cards as the main form of payment.

Are the diamonds certified? From who?

As we are dealing exclusively in natural melee diamonds, the stones are not certified – this is standard across the industry for the smallest diamonds. However, all our diamonds go through exhaustive quality checks, and we are known for our quality as well as being able to guarantee that all our diamonds are natural. Although the launch of the e-tail site might mean some jewellers are hearing about us for the first time, Dimexon launched in 1966 and the company has built a strong reputation as a trusted supplier to some of the best-known major luxury brands in the industry, who rely on us to supply them with top-quality diamonds.

Analisi delle gemme nel laboratorio di Demexon

There is a lot of attention on the ethical origin of gems. What is your policy?

There is indeed – and this is as it should be. An ethical approach to manufacturing diamonds is something that has been at the heart of our business since we started in 1966, a time when few companies were talking about ethics. As such, we do not have one policy but an entire business that has been built around sustainability, traceability and ethics. As we are a fully integrated supplier, we buy in rough diamonds from our trusted suppliers, such as De Beers Group and Rio Tinto, and then perform every other task in house at our factory in Coimbatore and then sell direct to jewellers, thus minimising the number of hands stones pass through. As well as traceability, we have a deep respect for our staff and the environment. We create a safe and caring workplace for our staff – which is more than 87% female – and ensure that we keep our carbon footprint as low as possible through eco-friendly practices, such as harvesting our rainwater. Our corporate responsibility is deeply embedded within our business philosophy. We have been a De Beers Global Sightholder since 1976, going above and beyond its strict rules on ethics, financial prudence and adherence to the Kimberley Process. We are also a Rio Tinto Select Diamantaire and a founding member of The Responsible Jewellery Council. We are fully AML-compliant and have been a voluntary signatory to the IFRS since 2006. As the first diamond company to subscribe to IFRS standards, Dimexon led the way. In due course, De Beers required all its Sightholders to follow suit to improve financial transparency and the stability of the diamond sector. We use our standing and reputation not just to benefit our own company, but to inspire organisations in the diamond industry to follow our example.
What are the delivery times for the stones?

Dimexon offers same or next day shipping with a 3 to 5 day delivery time.

Do all diamonds have the same cut?

We offer only natural round melee diamonds on our new e-tail site, but we have experience offering other cuts through our core business.

Controllo qualità e selezione dei diamanti

For a private buyer which of the famous four C’s (carat, color, clarity and cut), is more important when choosing?
For larger diamonds, all laboratories analyse cut and provide a cut grade on their certificate. For smaller diamonds, this is more challenging, as there is no certification typically provided. The only distinguishable feature when comparing a batch of well-cut and poorly cut small diamonds is that the well-cut stones will have more brilliance, and therefore will emit a brighter sparkle. This is simply because the facets are cut to exacting angles, thereby allowing light to reflect optimally. So if you are buying small diamonds, such as those on our e-tail site, I would prioritise a great cut.

What is your opinion on synthetic diamonds, made in the laboratory?

There is a place for both lab-grown diamonds and natural diamonds in the jewellery industry, and the two can co-exist as each category meets the needs of parallel market requirements. Lab-grown diamonds are the product of technology and therefore, in my opinion, are a good solution for fashion-led accessories and jewellery categories that are not built on lasting value and do not incorporate other investment-quality materials.

Roberto Coin’s zodiac

Published on April 29, 2022

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What hasn’t changed in a thousand and more years now? The idea that fate is determined or influenced by the stars. In other words: the belief that astrology is a serious matter. For many it is a game, for others it is a faith, for still others a habit. But there are also those who don’t care, even if when asked “what sign are you?” the disbeliever can answer immediately. However it is considered, astrology is part of popular, widespread culture, even if it has no scientific basis (but today a post on Facebook counts more than the opinion of an astronomer). All this premise to understand why most jewelers choose to create collections with the signs of the zodiac.

Roberto Coin too offers a series of unisex medallions, with the symbols of Libra, Sagittarius, Capricorn, etc. The line is part of the Venetian Princess collection. The medallions are made of shiny or satin gold, while the zodiac signs are indicated with small designs traced with lines of brilliant diamonds on its surface. The chain of each locket is also special, designed to be worn in different ways. Each chain and each diamond is handmade.

Medaglione con il segno dell'ariete — Medaglione con il segno dell’ariete

Medaglione con il segno dell'acquario — Medaglione con il segno dell’acquario

200 jewels for sale with Faraone Casa d’Aste

Published on April 29, 2022

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Bracciale art déco in platino con diamanti

Faraone organizes two sales sessions in Milan dedicated to jewels and other luxury items, such as bags and objects for the home. In fact, luxury is also interpreted as a safe haven in difficult times, such as the ones we are going through. And jewels are in all respects part of this category, even more so when it comes to gems. Faraone Casa d’Aste is therefore preparing to beat 200 jewels in the morning on 25 May in two distinct sessions, while the 150 luxury goods including bags, glasses and porcelain are reserved for the afternoon session with the now tested live-streaming formula, with relaunches from part of the public connected by telephone, with the dedicated MyFaraone app and written offers.

Among the 200 lots of jewels stand out an Art Decò bracelet in platinum with diamonds for a total carat weight of about 55 ctarates, an early nineteenth-century necklace with 195-carat aquamarine and two diamonds of 7.46 and 5.38 carats respectively, as well as with a double strand of natural pearls. A white gold ring with a rectangular Mozambican ruby (no heat) of approximately 5.21 carats, surrounded by fancy yellow navette diamonds of approximately 3.22 carats, a Burma ruby (no heat) of 4.51 carats and a sapphire Loose Ceylon (no heat) of 9.18 carats together with other prestigious pieces by Cartier, Pomellato and Bulgari will close the session dedicated to jewelry.

Solitario anni Trenta-Quaranta in platino con diamante old cut del peso di 7,46 carati

Collier di prima metà Ottocento con acquamarina da 195 carati e due diamanti rispettivamente da 7,46 e 5,38 carati

Anello in oro bianco con rubino (no heat) rettangolare del Mozambico di 5,21 carati circa, con contorno di diamanti navette fancy yellow di 3,22 carati circa

Two big diamonds and princely tiaras at Christie’s auction

Published on April 28, 2022

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The catalog is now completed. And for fans of exceptional jewelry and gem collectors, who are a particularly popular type of investment in difficult historical times, Christie’s sale of Magnifxicent Jewels on May 11 at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues will offer plenty of opportunities. Starting with The Rock, a diamond that starts from one with a very wide gap: from 19 to 30 million Swiss francs (13-24 million euros or 9.2-20.5 million dollars). The diamond weighs 228.31 carats and is the largest ever seen at auction.

We are delighted to present the Geneva Magnificent Jewels auction led by THE ROCK, the largest ever white diamond to be offered at auction and a landmark moment in the market. Alongside this the legendary Red Cross Diamond, which has supported those enduring hardships since it was sold at Christie’s Red Cross Appeal in 1918, is offered with a share of the proceeds to be donated to the International Committee of the Red Cross. With the very best quality gemstones, jewels from noble provenance and iconic designs, the auction represents an exciting opportunity for our international collectors this season.
Max Fawcett, Head of Department, Jewelery

As we have already told, The Red Cross Diamond is back for the third time at auction, which despite its name is a cushion-cut intense yellow color of over 205 carats. It was first sold by Christie’s in 1918, and part of the proceeds went to the Red Cross. And this sale also partly benefits the International Committee of the Red Cross.

The red Cross diamond, di oltre 205 carati

For nearly half a century, our family has had the privilege of safeguarding the Red Cross diamond. Since it was first brought to market in 1918, the legacy of this symbol of humanity has always been the support of communities ravaged by war, famine and other hardships endured by people across the world. At this auspicious moment in history, we honour the call others have made before us. In collaboration with Christie’s, we are pleased to offer The Red Cross Diamond for sale with a share of the proceeds to be donated to the great institution whose name it bears. We further dedicate this sale to the tireless efforts of the volunteers of the International Committee of the Red Cross and are privileged to support their cause.
Anonymous owner of The Red Cross Diamond

The Magnificent Jewels auction also includes 19th and 20th century tiaras, including the Tiara Fürstenberg (estimate 400,000-600,000 Swiss francs), and a pearl and diamond tiara with the brand of the famous Austrian jeweler Gustav Flach. This exemplary handcrafted jewel belonged to her Royal Highness of her Princess of Fürstenberg, born Countess Irma of Schönborn Buchheim (1867-1948), member of one of the most eminent aristocratic families of the Habsburg Empire. A letter in the Fürstenberg archives, directed by jeweler Flach Mediansky & Paltscho, explains the many ways the tiara can be transformed, from a tiara for Viennese high society court dances to a more moderate style with pearls, while the diamond motifs can be worn as a necklace, brooch or hairpins.

Collana di Bulgari con diamanti e rubini

Orecchini di Jar a spirale con tormaline verdi

Graffabulous, Graff’s magnificent jewels

Published on April 27, 2022

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Le modelle Qun Ye, Aya Jones e Grace Elizabeth con la collezione Graffabulous

Puns, puns, are a lovable trait of the British people. The londoner super jeweler Graff also takes part in this hobby, launching his high-end collection under the name of Graffabulous, a synthesis between the name of the Maison and the word fabulous. The idea would simply remain a divertissement were it not that the word fully reflects the quality of the collection. It goes without saying that the pieces of high jewelry that compose it have many large diamonds that sparkle, in particular fancy yellow gems that look like small suns.

The collection includes three elaborate sets of jewelry, with particular attention to necklaces: the first two focus on yellow and colorless diamonds, while the third features only the classic colorless gems. Colored gemstones are also on the way: Graffabulous includes more than 3,600 carats of precious stones, of which 1,877 carats of white diamonds, 678 carats of yellow diamonds, 616 carats of sapphires, 414 carats of emeralds and 101 carats of rubies. Basically, Aladdin’s treasure. Three models were called to wear them, posing as mermaids: Qun Ye, Aya Jones and Grace Elizabeth, each with a different Graffabulous suite.

Orecchini con diamanti incolori e fancy yellow

Anello con diamanti incolori e fancy yellow taglio ovale

Bracciale con diamanti incolori e un diamante fancy yellow taglio smeraldo

Collana con diamanti incolori e fancy yellow

Collana con diamanti incolori e fancy yellow della collezione Graffabulous

Messika in black and pink for spring 2022

Published on April 26, 2022

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Black and pink, a fascinating combination. Strong and sensual colors at the same time, in harmony with spring. Messika presents a new extension of the Lucky Move Color collection. Launched in 2020, it is inspired by medallions and talismans, with the use of mother-of-pearl, lapis lazuli, turquoise, malachite, onyx, carnelian and ziricote wood. The collection includes necklaces, bracelets and rings. For 2022, the Maison created and directed by Valérie Messika has therefore introduced the combination of onyx with pink gold, with a contrast that enhances the sparkle of diamonds (one or three according to the jewels).

I gioielli Lucky Move Color Onyx indossati

While onyx is an intense stone, a symbol of strength and self-confidence, rose gold is soft, seductive and romantic. I designed these new jewels, like today’s women, who are no longer afraid to assert themselves on a daily basis, while maintaining their femininity.
Valérie Messika

Valérie Messika
The two colors, according to the Maison, also symbolize the union of two opposites, such as Yin and Yang, antagonistic yet complementary forces. Furthermore, onyx is also undeniably a fashion color, which stands out on skin tones.

Shimmering Shay

Published on April 25, 2022

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Bracciale Rainbow in oro con diamanti e gemme multicolori

The glitzy jewelry by Shay, a Californian brand specializing in jewelry with many zeros (in the price) ♦
One of the songs that have characterized the sixties was California Dreaming. Those who know this lyric, knows that nostalgia of colors, the bright sky, scented air has infected around the world. But the colors of California are not only in the sky: they are able to enter the soul. So in 2002 Ladan and Tania Shayan, mother and daughter, have brought the colors and the clear outlines of the Californian landscape inside of Shay, luxury jewelery that combines a sophisticated design with that a little bling of the rich citizens of Los Angeles County.

Handmade and without making economy with stones, gold and platinum jewelry, the jewels are quite showy, but without falling into excess (with minor exceptions). Maxi chains of gold studded with diamonds are imagined to wear at wrist of high and haughty ladies at a party on the terrace of a five star hotel. Multi-layer rings surround fingers capable of supporting their size. In short, dreaming California you can imagine the world of film productions, men in tuxedos and women with jewelry designer Shay. If you like baguette diamonds and jewelry that does everything to not be invisible, take a look at their collections. Prices, of course, are also Californians.

Anello in oro giallo, diamanti e smeraldo

Orecchini in oro giallo con pavé di diamanti

Anello in oro 18 carati con pavé di smeraldi

Anello in ceramica, oro rosa e zaffiri rosa

Valentina Callegher’s jewels

Published on April 22, 2022

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Anello con diamanti della collezione Lucciole

The classic jewels of Valentina Callegher – Digo Valenza: novelty in the tradition ♦ ︎

The jewelry of Valentina Callegher, founder and designer of the collections, are part of the jewelery school born and raised in Valenza. The production of jewelry is divided into two. On one side there is Callegher Gioielli, which works on behalf of third parties. On the other, there is Valentina Callegher – Digo Valenza, which offers collections with its own brand. The substance, however, does not change. The company is one of those that are famous for their ability to create jewelry with a high attention to product quality.

As the company explains, gold, precious stones, pearls and research into shapes, are designed according to a taste and a historical sensitivity typical of Made in Italy products.

Anelli della colelzione Swing in oro bianco con zaffiro, smeraldo, rubino e diamanti

And, as artisanal products, jewels are also to be considered as unique pieces, given the small differences that may exist between one another. And this despite the company also use new technologies.

Bracciale in oro bianco con diamanti e zaffiri taglio a goccia

Anello con diamanti della collezione Fireworks

Anello con diamanti e zaffiri della collezione Fireworks

Bracciale tennis in oro bianco e diamanti

Where Yeprem dares

Published on April 9, 2022

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Dare to be Yeprem. The idea of the Lebanese Maison specializing in dizzying diamond jewelry pays tribute to female emancipation with the intention of satisfying pride and shedding light on the women they choose to inspire and empower. This, at least, is the starting point. The arrival one is made up of a series of jewels with unpredictable paths, as if to symbolize the tortuous path that a woman must take to reach the destination.

Whether they are symbols or not, the series of high jewelry called Dare to be Yeprem includes a series of rings-bracelets that follow the shape of the hand, adapting to the volume of the wrist and fingers. They are like diamond tendrils that envelop the body and sparkle with an unprecedented effect, impossible to ignore. The line is completed by Claw (we have already talked about it here): an unprecedented (and a little aggressive) jewel that is worn on the palm of the hand and is admired on the back.

Bracciale anello di Yeprem indossato. Copyright: gioiellis.com

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As the company explains, gold, precious stones, pearls and research into shapes, are designed according to a taste and a historical sensitivity typical of Made in Italy products.

Where Yeprem dares