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Mary Esses, samba in New York

Published on August 31, 2020

Collezione Una, orecchino in oro bianco 18 carati e smeraldi

The jewels of the Brazilian Mary Esses with her collection Between Heaven and Earth ♦

The Brazilian designer Mary Esses (but is living in New York) creates high jewelery unique. Perhaps his style was influenced by his experience with painting and ceramics: the result is that she points to a quality craftsmanship of each piece. As in her collections as Una (written just like that, in Italian) or Between Heaven and Earth: “The goal was to use colored stones in a new, clean, simple and modern, something fun and elegant way, but also for everyday “, has explained.

Special silver and gold tones 18k (specially developed by the designer) is mixed with white, gray, champagne and black diamonds, emeralds, rubies, garnets, leather straps and brass chains. Well, they like. Among her clients is the former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, who chose jewelry Mary Esses on four occasions officers. The Una collection, brings together jewelry that is inspired clothing with pieces in which the stones are to be in the foreground, positioned in abstract geometric shapes. Here are the pictures. Lavinia Andorno

Anello in oro bianco e zaffiri della collezione Between Heaven and Earth

Anello in oro giallo 18 carati con andaluzite, zaffiro rosso e diamanti marrone chiaro

Collezione Tribe, orecchini in argento ossidato

Collezione Tribe, pendente in argento ossidato

Orecchini con smeraldi e pale della collezione Between Heaven and Earth

Orecchini oro bianco annerito e smeraldi della collezione Between Heaven and Earth

Anello in oro bianco annerito e smeraldi della collezione Between Heaven and Earth

Challenge between diamonds at Christie’s auction

Published on July 31, 2020

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Diamante di qualità VVS1, colore F, di 115,8 carati a forma di pera

What is the price of a 115.8 carat diamond? If you are interested, you can refer to the evaluation obtained at the first post covid auction of Christie’s which took place in New York. The VVS1 quality diamond, color F, 115.8 carat pear-shaped, suspended as a pendant on a diamond necklace, was sold for $ 6.29 million, reaching the experts’ estimate. The maxi diamond was the most prized piece of the Magnificent Jewels auction held at Rockefeller Center, which totaled $ 28.1 million for 87% of lots sold by value.

It is always interesting to note the changes in interest (and price) on diamonds. If the 115.8 carat stone was bought for 6.29 million, an intense blue diamond of only 7.16 carats mounted on platinum was sold for $ 3.85 million: about 50% of the colorless one despite its size is only 7.5% compared to the larger one. In contrast, a 7.65-carat VS2-classed fancy purplish pink, pear cut, diamond mounted on a platinum and 18-carat rose gold ring was sold for $ 819,000, less then others, however above estimate.

Great success for four rectangular Colombian emeralds from 90 to 154 carats. The gems were sold for $ 519,000, tripling his estimate of $ 150,000. To note the appreciation obtained from vintage pieces, as for a pair of gold earrings by Man Ray, which has almost multiplied for ten the value of the estimate, a coral, onyx and diamond bracelet from Bulgari, a bracelet of rubies, emeralds, sapphires and diamonds, by Van Cleef & Arpels and the six jewels of the artist-jeweler, Jar, all assigned with values higher than estimated. Federico Graglia

Diamante rosa violaceo chiaro fantasia classificato VS2 da 7,65 carati

Bracciale con corallo cabochon ovale e triangolare, onice, diamanti, oro 18 carati di Bulgari

Orecchini con diamanti bianchi e grigi su oro e platino di Jar

Spilla con rubino scolpito, ebano, oro di Jar

Bracciale di Van Cleef & Arpels con smeraldo, zaffiri e diamanti su oro e platino

Amrapali: 3232 diamonds to maharani

Published on November 9, 2019

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Amrapali sells jewelery on e-shopping portals such as Net-à-porter or Neiman Marcus. But among his historical pieces there is also a necklace with 2332 diamonds and emeralds for the modern maharani (maharaja’s wives) ♦

Amrapali is one of the most famous and appreciated Maison of Jaipur, the capital of Indian jewelry in Rajasthan. Even many Bollywood stars wear jewelry of this brand that takes the name of a famous royal courtesan, lived around 500 BC in ancient India. But now, in addition to courtesans, Amrapali pays tribute to the Queen, that is in India, the Maharani, the name by which he is known as the wife of a maharaja. It is called just that, Maharani, a necklace with 3232 diamonds with different cuts. And, in addition, there are emeralds for 365 carats.

“I wanted to use as many as possible diamonds,” said Tarang Arora, creative director at Amrapali Jewels. The market target, he said, is that of the Arab countries, where it is appreciated such a rich and flashy jewelry (and expensive). The cutting of diamonds used, rose-cut, is achieved with a technique that dates back to 1500. The stone has a flat bottom and a crown-shaped dome which rises to a single vertex from three to 24 facets. Remember, in short, the shape of a rose bud. To set Maharani necklace it took eight months of work, including three remakes to make it perfectly balanced. As well as sumptuous, the necklace also has a historical reference: is inspired by the Mughal style, the Islamic dynasty that ruled much of India for four centuries. But, of course, the series should please the women-maharani of today. Giulia Netrese

Orecchini in oro rosa con diamanti e rubini

With Graff the king of pink diamonds

Published on August 31, 2019

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The rare 13.33-carat Lesotho Pink diamond becomes a 5.63-carat Graffiti ring ♦ ︎

Graff had purchased the 13.33 carat Lesotho Pink diamond for $ 8.75 million: a record for buying a diamond of this type in terms of dollar per carat. However, the stone was reduced with a pear cut at 5.63 carats. And now the stone shines on a ring. The London Maison, famous for its diamond jewelry, has unveiled the new ring with the “vivid purple-pink fantasy” diamond flanked by two pear-shaped stones with pear-shaped diamonds with an unusual “vibrant pink hue” color ”, mounted on a minimal rose gold ring.

According to Graff, his expert gemologists and master craftsmen have spent months analyzing the complexities of the diamond before devising the best way to capture the extraordinary beauty of its unusually vibrant pink hue. The stone was discovered in the Letseng mine in Lesotho in February. “The world’s already extremely limited resources of pink diamonds are quickly depleting, as the mines where these rarities are discovered gradually become extinct. They are highly sought after by those who want to enter the rarefied and exclusive group of connoisseurs who appreciate these precious pink stones for their sublime beauty. Graff searches timelessly for the very best examples displaying the most vivid and vibrant colour, identifying once in a lifetime discoveries and creating jewels that showcase their remarkable hues.”

Il diamante Lesotho Pink da 13,33 carati

With Sutra a modern in ancient way

Published on June 29, 2019

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Sutra’s jewels with rose-cut diamonds: innovation plus tradition ♦

Time runs, but sometimes it is necessary to wrap it and make it run backwards, as if it were a ball of roll to be compacted into a single mass. This also happens when creating something artistic or simply artisanal: we arrive at a point where the urge to find something new ends up discovering what is tradition. And this is all the more true for a brand that is a child of tradition, the Indian one, which has hundreds of years behind jewelery.

bracciale rose cut collection — Bracciale della Rose cut collection

Sutra Jewels, in fact, is a Maison born from the collaboration of husband and wife: Arpita and Divyanshu Navlakha, who founded the brand in 2008. They met while studying at the Gemological Institute of America and both come from families already active in the world of jewelry. In short, a lot of tradition behind it. Their jewels, however, are not tied to the classic Indian style. They are more modern, more western. Many colored stones, a lot of work to tell the jewel through the combination of gems. But sometimes, tradition knocks on the door. This is the case, for example, of the jewels proposed in spring, which use the rose-cut cut for diamonds, just like in ancient jewels. In short, innovation is good, but the roots are deep. Lavinia Andorno

collana rose cut — Collana di diamanti della Rose cut collection

The Butterfly Collection anello — Anello della Butterly collection, con diamanti bianchi e smeraldi

orecchini The Butterfly Collection — Orecchini della Butterfly collection, con diamanti bianchi e neri

orecchini rose cut collection — Orecchini della Rose cut collection, oro nero e diamanti

orecchini agata and diamond collection — Orecchini della Agata and diamond collection

The march of Diacolor

Published on June 18, 2019

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Orecchini in oro bianco con perle e tormalina rosa

Large stones, great jewels, great ambitions: the history and style of Diacolor ♦ ︎

There are children who have fun with toys (almost all). Others (only one), who preferred to observe the prismatic effects of rubies. This rare example of gemologist by vocation is Rishabh Tongya, an Indian by Dehli, born into a family of precious stone merchants. And that, after having grown up, founded a company that recalls his passion for the gems of his childhood: Diacolor.

Even the history of the Maison of the Indian capital has followed a path of growth, like that of a child. Starting with a team of five members, Diacolor has become an internationally renowned jewelery production company, collaborating with global iconic brands. Translated: the company manufactures fine jewelry for famous European and American brands. Jewelery made in Dehli, but you will never know.

Having learned the compositional technique used by the big brands, Diacolor has decided to produce jewelry even with its own label. Great jewels, with diamonds, sapphires and gold of first quality and often large. He launched the first single-brand boutique in the Middle East, but also debuted at GemGéneve, the first step (perhaps) for a greater presence in Europe. Lavinia Andorno

Bracciali con diamanti, smeraldi, zaffiri, rubini

Anello con diamanti gialli e bianchi incastonati in oro a doppio tono

4×4 diamonds at Couture

Published on June 2, 2019

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Bracciale di Mark Davis in bachelite e diamanti

At the Couture in Las Vegas the diamonds of Canadamark in 4×4 version directed by Muse ♦ ︎

The Couture in Las Vegas organized between the Wynn and the Encore Resort is always an event full of news. One of these, in the 2019 edition, is represented by the series of jewels created by four leading designers for the Canadian Canadamark, a mining company engaged in diamond mining in Canada (responsibly, they stress).

Bracciale di Nikos Koulis con smalto nero e diamanti Canadamark

The four designers engaged by Canadamark through the Muse agency are Mark Davis, Nikos Koulis, Silvia Furmanovich and Vram. Each designer made four Canadamark diamond jewels and for this reason, the series was called 4×4.

Anello di Nikos Koulis con smalto nero e diamanti Canadamark

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Nikos Koulis, a Greek designer who creatively uses the Art Deco style and unusual geometric shapes, has chosen to expand his famous Oui collection, obviously with Canadamark diamonds. Sylvia Furmanovich, Brazilian designer was inspired by a Japanese maple leaf represented on a kimono from the Meiji period. Vram Minassian used diamonds with yellow gold to create jewelry with inusual curved shapes. Mark Davis combined Bakelite with diamonds to create pieces like a vintage air bracelet.

Anello di Sylvia Furmanovich realizzato in legno di acero giapponese scolpito, oro 18 carati e diamanti Canadamark

Bracciale di Sylvia Furmanovich in legno di acero giapponese scolpito, oro 18 carati e diamanti

Orecchini di Mark Davis in bachelite e diamanti

Damiani sells diamonds

Published on May 25, 2019

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Now Damiani, through the Calderoni brand, also sells diamonds as a form of investment. Repurchase guaranteed for the most expensive gems ♦ ︎

Not only jewels: Damiani expands its offer to diamonds. Stones to buy as an investment. Have you already heard of it? In Italy, and not only, the judiciary has accused of fraud banks and companies that have sold diamonds as a form of investment. So, why does Damiani take the field, even if with the Calderoni Diamonds brand, a company completely controlled by the group of Valenza ?

The objective, the official explanation states, is to become the reference point for consumers who approach this market and to accompany customers throughout the selection, purchase and eventual resale of the diamond, with transparency and offering the highest quality in service.

The misadventures of those who bought diamonds over the past few years thinking of securing a safe asset that cannot lose value are not canceled. “Calderoni is available to assist, as a consultant, individuals and banks affected by the recent events, also evaluating the purchase of their diamonds and offering to mount them for them on the jewels of the brand.”

To protect the buyer, each Calderoni natural diamond is stored in the special CertiCard blister, excellence in the field of security and anti-counterfeiting: the security seal is unalterable, the diamond cannot be replaced and the identification data cannot be changed.

Furthermore, Calderoni guarantees the quality of its diamonds not only by accompanying them with an official certificate of the most important international gemological laboratories, but also by engraving the number of the relative certificate on the stone: these are laser incisions visible only with a strong magnification. Not only: to further protect the consumer, Calderoni Diamonds offers a free insurance policy.

Damiani, Minou, anello solitario in oro bianco. Prezzo: a partire da 1490 euro

The point is, however, that of the liquidity of the diamond. In essence, once purchased can it be resold? Regarding this, Calderoni will periodically publish the list of its diamonds, determined on the basis of the Rapaport Price List (international reference used by the experts to establish the prices of the diamond in all the main markets) in order to guarantee the best transparency of purchase.

The Calderoni offer will range from natural diamonds of small caliber with prices starting from around 100 euros, destined to become gifts on special occasions such as baptisms, graduations and the like, up to larger stones to be purchased as a gift. The latter will be accompanied by some exclusive accessory services, such as the security of being able to liquidate the asset. In essence: a market for the most expensive stones will be assured, with price and conditions to be determined.

Finally, Damiani-Calderoni Diamonds guarantees the ethical value, adhering to the principles of the Kimberley Process, which make the traceability of diamonds transparent and confirm that they have not contributed to child exploitation or to finance wars.

The Calderoni Diamonds project has just begun but has already aroused considerable interest and received the adhesion of some hundreds of the best Italian jewelers. The Damiani Group’s goal is to become the absolute leader in the segment of the sale of loose diamonds to the public. Federico Graglia

Da sinistra, Giorgio Damiani, Silvia Damiani e Guido Grassi Damiani

Charlize Theron shines with Messika

Published on April 27, 2019

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Charlize Theron, in Paris for the launch of her film, shines with the Messika diamond jewelry ♦

Charlize Theron has chosen to shine in Paris. The actress presented her new film, Long Shot, directed by Jonathan Levine, in which Charlize is star with Seth Rogen. But at the Gaumont Opera Capucines premiere, the actress also shone for her look: she chose to wear Messika’s high jewelery, Paris’s queen of diamonds. In particular, Charlize Theron wore Snake Dance earrings from Messika’s new collection of high jewelry Born to Be Wild and the ring Shards of Mirror from the Once Upon A Time jewelry collection.

Diamonds are the natural element of Valérie Messika. The daughter of a great diamond merchant, André, graduated in marketing and communication at the Sorbonne before an apprenticeship in Chanel’s jewelery sector in 1999. Back in her father’s company, the designer has added the tranding work of precious stones to that of jewelry, always with exceptional diamonds in the middle. Lavinia Andorno

L'anello Shards of Mirror della collezione Once Upon A Time — L’anello Shards of Mirror della collezione Once Upon A Time

Diamonds and dolphins at Christie’s

Published on April 13, 2019

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Spilla a forma di delfino in oro, smeraldi, diamanti firmata da Jean Schlumberger per Tiffany

Magnificent Jewels in New York with Christie’s: here are the most interesting pieces for sale at auction ♦ ︎

As always, as it was and as it will be, the Magnificent Jewels auctions hide pieces that make jewelry lovers go crazy. There is no need for some diamonds in the catalog to add a record to the list of more expensive gems. Jewels and exceptional stones, however, are not lacking at the auction on 16 April in New York organized by Christie’s. In short, the Magnificent Jewels rarely disappoint.
The auction (285 lots) includes a selection of colorless diamonds, colored diamonds and precious stones, along with important signed pieces by Bulgari, Cartier, Harry Winston, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels.

The king of the sale should be the Twin-Stone Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond Ring of 3.06 and 2.61 carats, two stones valued between 6 and 8 million dollars.

Anello con due diamanti Fancy Vivid Blue

There are also three D-colored diamonds of over 15 carats, including a ring with marquise-cut diamonds of 16.69 carats, color D, type IIa, potentially internally flawless, from the Elizabeth Stafford collection (rated between 1.2 and 1.8 million).

Anello con diamante squadrato di oltre 17 carati

Among the colored diamonds to report also a Fancy Pink Diamond Ring of 6.11 carats (1.2-1.5 million), a pair of Fancy Deep Yellow Diamond earrings of 7.55 and 7.51 carats, a Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring of 37.65 carats and a pendant with an intense yellow diamond of 35.06 carats.

Anello con diamante fancy pink di 6,11 carati

In addition to large stones, the catalog includes significant signed pieces by Bulgari, Cartier, Harry Winston, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels. In the collection of Florence and Herbert Irving there are, for example, a Burmese ring with 9.73 carat rubies and diamonds by Harry Winston, a sapphire from Madagascar and a diamond ring of 16.88 carats from Bulgari, a sapphire necklace and diamonds by Bulgari.
From the collection of Jean Tailer come a brooch in the shape of a dolphin with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and gold by Jean Schulmberger for Tiffany & Co. and a 18.36 carat diamond ring, J Color, VS2, by Cartier. Federico Graglia

Orecchini con diamanti, tormalina e rubellite

Anello con diamanti e zaffiro di Bulgari, anello con diamanti e rubino di Harry Winston

Bracciale art déco con smeraldi, onice e diamanti di Maubussin

Sutra spurts Scintillae

Published on March 27, 2019

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Sutra presents the Scintillae collection: white and black diamonds, emerald and sapphires that make up a brilliant mosaic ♦ ︎

What links Michelle Obama, Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez, Halle Berry, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Adriana Lima, Catharine-Zeta Jones, Oprah, Olivia Wilde and Mila Kunis? Admiration for the work of another woman, the designer Arpita Navlakha. She is founder of Sutra, a company based in Mumbai and Texas, specialized in wow jewelry. Large stones, brilliant stones, colored stones, stones that make up geometries, stones that can be seen even at a distance of 100 meters, catwalk stones: Sutra’s jewels are the opposite of invisibility.

At Baselworld the Maison presented many new features, including the Scintillae collection.

Scintillae, in fact, in Latin indicates a tiny luminous glow, a small flash like that of a firework. The name chosen is quite surprising if we consider the language, but it is guessed by the relevance to the subject, that is the jewels. In fact, earrings, bracelet and ring get sparking. The jewels use white and black diamonds, emerald and sapphires for a contrasting effect that increases the sparkling power of the stones. Also because diamonds are composed in mosaics supported by almost invisible prongs.

Orecchini con diamanti, smeraldi, zaffiri

Graff in yellow

Published on February 22, 2019

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L'orologio con pavé di 60 diamanti gialli per un totale di oltre 25 carati

Preview Baselworld: the jewel watch by Graff covered with 60 yellow diamonds ♦ ︎

Preview of the news from Baselworld, the great watch and jewelery fair scheduled for the second half of March. The preview is about a jewel. Or a clock, as you like. But it is difficult to classify a timepiece like that of Graff as a simple useful object. It’s, rather, high watchmaking. It is no coincidence that Graff is a London House famous for its diamond jewelery.

The bracelet that marks the hours presented by Graff has a pavé of 60 yellow diamonds for a total of over 25 carats.

The diamonds are mounted on a case, a bracelet and a yellow gold dial. It is not just luxury, a lot of luxury, but also technical innovation: Graff has invented a joining system to create flexible bracelets, which can also use stones on the strap. The goldsmith work was developed in London, while the part concerning the watch was from the Swiss branch Graff Luxury Watches. Other jewelry-watches will then be presented at Baselworld. Five years ago, in 2014, Graff presented Hallucination, a women’s watch covered by fancy 110-carat diamonds, perhaps the most precious watch ever created. The following years followed The Fascination, with 152.96 carats of white diamonds, valued at 40 million dollars, with a 38.13-carat pear cut diamond, removable, in the center. And in 2017 the highlight was Princess Butterfly Secret Watch, covered with diamonds and precious stones on a frame that concealed the watch.

L'orologio.bracciale Hallucination — L’orologio.bracciale Hallucination

Orologio con segreto di Graff, alta gioielleria

Transparency operation by Tiffany

Published on January 9, 2019

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Revolution in Tiffany: the Maison has decided to make transparent the origin of the diamonds used in its jewels ♦ ︎

The polls have highlighted it for some time: the audience of those who are not satisfied with buying a closed box diamond widens, even if the packaging is of a prestigious brand. The big jewelry brands have understood this, and they increasingly emphasize the “virtuous” origin of the materials used to make their collections. Even Tiffany decided to take the path of sustainable jewelry with a strong initiative, especially considering the large amount of jewelry that produces and sells. Tiffany, in fact, operates diamond polishing workshops all over the world, where it employs more than 1,500 artisans.

In fact, Tiffany has announced that it will reveal the provenance of its diamonds. Not only that: it undertakes to provide information on the traceability of the stones in a completely transparent way.

Stone suppliers will also have to sign a guarantee certifying that diamonds do not come from conflict zones, explicitly indicating the geographic origin (region or countries of origin) of polished diamonds sold to Tiffany.
In short, the customers of the American Maison will know from which region or country the diamonds come from. And this is also possible thanks to new technologies, which allow traceability of products in a more secure and transparent way, for example with the use of the blockchain system. Moreover, by 2020 Tiffany will provide information on the craft process used and this is a novelty in the sector. Tiffany’s petticoat operation also has a name: Diamond Source and, explains the company, is the result of 20 years of investments aimed at ensuring a responsible approach to the procurement and craftsmanship of diamonds.

Diamonds with a weight of more of 0.18 carats are registered individually and a unique T&Co serial number is applied to all. It’s laser engraved on the stone, but not visible to the naked eye.

From that number we can trace the specific geographic origin of each stone. And this is to ensure that the stones have been mined in managed mines that do not come from conflict zones.
The new transparency practice begins immediately: in the first quarter of 2019 Tiffany will begin to include information on provenance in the Tiffany Diamond Certificate for individually registered diamonds, adding also other specifications, ie information that is not reported in the reports of other laboratories in the sector or that they are not supplied by other luxury jewelery manufacturers of global importance. In 2020, in addition to data on provenance, the Maison will begin to share information on the craft process, including indications on the place where the cutting and polishing were carried out.

Diamonds were formed 3 billion years ago and have surfaced on the earth’s surface for a miracle of nature. Symbolize the most important moments of our lives and, when it comes to Tiffany diamonds, everything must be clear. Our customers want and deserve to know the provenance of their precious and beloved diamond jewelry and to know how they came to us.
Alessandro Bogliolo, Ceo di Tiffany

If the origin of the diamond is unknown (as in the case of Tiffany Heritage stones, which were used before the adoption of this policy), Tiffany will confirm that the diamond in question has been extracted using the most advanced techniques. Tiffany standards exceed the requirements of the Kimberley Process Certification (which certify an illegal origin of stone) established for rough diamonds and, for polished stones, the Tiffany Diamond Source Warranty Protocol is complied with. If, for example, a diamond belongs to a lot bought from a trusted supplier and has undergone several operations managed responsibly, it will be called Botswana. In this case yes it deals with rough diamonds mined in Botswana and in selected mines of Namibia, South Africa or Canada, which strictly follow the Kimberley Process Certification protocol although they are not traceable.

Tiffany & Co. has long been committed to ensuring the traceability of diamonds and to exceeding industry standards to promote the protection of the environment and human rights. A transparent description of the responsible procurement process reflects the multiple benefits that characterize each stage of the diamond supply chain.
Anisa Kamadoli Costa, Chief Sustainability Officer of Tiffany & Co

Orecchini Tiffany Novo, con diamanti di oltre 5 carati l'uno — Orecchini Tiffany Novo, con diamanti di oltre 5 carati l’uno

Anelli Tiffany True in platino e oro, diamanti bianchi e gialli

Messika walk the catwalk with Sara Sampaio

Published on December 12, 2018

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Sara Sampaio con gli orecchini Roaring Diamond della collezione di gioielli Paris est une Fête di Messika

High jewelery signed Messika worn by the super model Sara Sampaio. A successful combination ♦ ︎

Messika on the red carpet of the British Fashion Awards in London. The Parisian Maison’s jewels were worn by Victoria’s Secret model Sara Sampaio, who chose Roaring Diamond earrings from the Paris est une Fête jewelery collection, the Glam’Azone bracelet and the My Twin Trio ring.

These are three collections of high jewelery that are emblematic of the Messika style.

The Duncan bracelet from the Paris est une Fête collection, for example, is dedicated to Isadora Duncan, dancer and choreographer of the 1920s, a pioneer of modern dance: pear-cut diamonds are arranged in parallel lines and intersect in a wave. And always in Isadora are dedicated earrings in the same style. Another famous woman who lived in Paris in the past is dedicated to the Mata Hari line, which is always part of Paris est une Fête. Among the pieces of high jewelry stands a wide necklace with oriental influences, almost a diamond mandala, made in the laboratories of Messika thanks to an innovative technique of laying the stone, called serti plume. The diamonds in the center are highlighted by a delicate semicircle of brilliant cut stones, worked and asymmetry in the inverted system: the original shape of the stone is then extended, perspective and greater volume. Lavinia Andorno

Gli orecchini Anni Ruggenti indossati da Sara Sampaio

Sara Sampaio a Londra con i gioielli di Messika

Sara Sampaio con gli orecchini Roaring Diamond della collezione di gioielli Paris est une Fête, il bracciale Glam'Azone e l'anello My Twin Trio — Sara Sampaio con gli orecchini Roaring Diamond della collezione di gioielli Paris est une Fête, il bracciale Glam’Azone e l’anello My Twin Trio

Bracciale Isadora, oro bianco e diamanti

Bracciale Anni Ruggenti, oro bianco e diamanti

Rhapsody in blue for Christie’s

Published on December 10, 2018

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A blue diamond on Bulgari’s ring was the king of Christie’s auction in New York ♦ ︎

A ring signed Bulgari with a cushion cut diamond, Fancy Vivid Blue of 8.08 carats and, on its sides, two diamonds with a triangular cut, on platinum. A $ 18.3 million Christmas gift, probably a price not even Santa Claus could afford. Yet the ring was sold at the last auction of December organized by Christie’s in New York. Perhaps the Christmas atmosphere pushed the buyers: the total sales exceeded 69 million dollars. In particular, the attention of collectors and investors has focused on colored diamonds.

For example, a rare 15.56-carat heart-shaped pink diamond set in a pendant was sold for $ 9.5 million.

Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond Ring di 8,08 carati da Bulgari (stima 13-18 milioni di dollari) — Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond Ring di 8,08 carati da Bulgari

The fancy yellow 37.87 carat and 36.80 carat diamond earrings, also called Foxfire Diamonds, were also very popular: they are practically two giants mined in Canada by Rio Tinto, and they have been sold for 1.5 million. The color of another 8-carat oval cut diamond mounted on a ring is also yellow, made in 1925 by Gillot & Co, sold for 1.3 million. A ring with a colorless diamond of 28.7 carats, a square cut, has exceeded 2 million. Among the pieces sold and with greater appeal there is undoubtedly a necklace that can be transformed into a tiara. It is made of aquamarines and made by Cartier in 1925: it was sold for 828,500 dollars: this is also an excellent Christmas present. Federico Graglia

Diamante rosa di 15,56 carati taglio a cuore

Orecchini con diamanti fancy yellow da 37,87 carati e 36,80 carati

Collana con acquamarine di Cartier trasformabile in tiara

Anello con diamante fany yellow ovale da 8 carati di Gillot & Co

Sutra in color or in black and white

Published on November 27, 2018

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Bracciale Rainbow di Sutra, 110 carati di zaffiri multicolori

With the colors of the rainbow or in black and white: the jewels of Sutra for the tenth anniversary ♦ ︎

The rainbow has inspired poets, writers and painters. But it has also inspired jewelry designers such as the Arpita couple and Divyanshu Navlakha, who founded the Maison Sutra just ten years ago. Rainbow is the name given to a collection of Sutras that, as you can imagine, includes multicolored jewels. Yet they are jewels made of one stone: the sapphire. This precious stone, in fact, can take on different colors, from blue to orange, from yellow to green.

Almost to balance this rainbow, Sutra also offers jewelry in a strict black and white.

Choker convertibile in braccialetto con diamanti neri e bianchi

The complementary collection at Rainbow is called, in fact, Black & White. Even the jewels of this collection are made with a single stone: the diamond, obviously in white or black version. But, in this case, they are available with white gold, or yellow or pink. In short, the two opposites used to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Indian Maison based in Texas. Giulia Netrese

Anello della Black & Withe collection con diamanti bianchi e neri

Il choker convertibile in braccialetto con diamanti neri e bianchi. The Diamond Feather Collection

Sutra, collezione Tassel, diamanti bianchi e neri

It’s record for a small pink

Published on October 1, 2018

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A rose diamond auctioned in London by Bonhams sets a sales record per carat ♦ ︎

Small is nice and quite expensive. The pink is certainly the color of autumn 2018. Waiting for the pink diamond of 19 carats that will be auctioned by Christie’s, in Geneva, it’s record for a diamond fancy pink diamond, clarity VS1, weighing 5.03 carats. The stone has set the new auction world record at Bonhams in London. The record is that of price per carat: 583,551 dollars, for a total of 2.5 million euros. In this particular race the previous record was held by Sotheby’s, which in Geneva in May 2016 had sold a pink diamond at 528,021 dollars per carat.
It’s a record that brings prestige to the London auction house:

Un record che porta lustro alla casa d’aste londinese:

“We were honored to have been chosen to offer this magnificent pink diamond to our customers and we were delighted to see how much the sale has done,” commented Emily Barber, director of Bonhams UK jewelry. “This is due to a number of factors: its size – it is extremely rare to see a rose over five carats on the market today; its uniform color saturation and its extraordinarily elegant cut. Large pink diamonds continue to increase in value year after year. They are highly desirable for demanding collectors, given their rarity and limited supply. A diamond like this would surely be one of the most precious pieces in an important collection of jewels “.

In the same auction, worthy of mention is a parure of diamonds and emeralds with necklace, earrings and ring sold for 740,000 euros and a rivière necklace by Cartier beaten for 361,000 euros. In total, the sale of jewels yielded 8.3 million euros, with 89% of the lots sold. Federico Graglia

Anello Bella Epoque con diamanti fanti, venduto per 42 mila euro

Anello di Bulgari con rubino venduto per 273mila euro

Collier rivière di Carter, venduto per 361mia euro

Pendente art déco con nefrite, diamanti, onice di Cartier, circa 1920

Collier di smeraldi e diamanti, parte di una parure di Chatila venduta per 740mila euro

Colette’s Galaxia

Published on June 28, 2018

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Orecchini Stardust in oro, smalti colorati, diamanti

The stars in gold, enamel and diamonds by Colette, a Parisian designer who works among Los Angeles and Mexico City ♦ ︎

Colette Steckel has the stars on her side. In the sense that the stars are one of the elements that distinguishes his production of jewelry. His latest collection, Galaxia Enamel, is no exception: eight-pointed stars in gold are colored with enamel in many shades. The diamonds added to the stars make more precious the jewels (price: from 2000 to 6000 dollars on average). In some cases the small stars form micro colored galaxies, very cheerful.
In fact, Colette Steckel of skies has seen many. Born in Paris (she likes to spell out in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district), the designer has also lived in the Mexico. Now she lives and works in Los Angeles, but also has a boutique at Park Plaza, Mexico City. His first collection is from 1995, after his training at Gia. Her stars have already been worn by other stars like Madonna, Rihanna, Adriana Lima, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba. Alessia Mongrando

Anello in oro, diamanti e smalti colorati

Orecchini a borchia in smalto giallo e diamanti

Bracciale in oro 18 carati, smalto, diamanti

Orecchini in oro bianco, smalto e diamanti

Emmanuel Tarpin, sparkling debut

Published on May 15, 2018

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A rising star in the sky of jewelry design: the Frenchman Emmanuel Tarpin ♦ ︎
He is French, but with a parenthesis at the Head, the prestigious school of art and design in Geneva, and he is considered one of the young lions of design. Emmanuel Tarpin is only 25 years old, but a pair of earrings designed by him have already been sold by Christie’s, last year, for $ 25,000. The first prestigious stage was, however, that of GemGenève, where he was chosen in the area dedicated to emerging designers. His production is still limited, of course, but the pieces he has already presented are of great impact. After from the aluminum earrings and diamonds in the shape of geranium leaves, sold by the auction house, in GemGenève Emmanuel Tarpin presented earrings of great impact in the form of a blue orchid, also in aluminum, with diamonds and an aquamarine in the center. Another pair of earrings has, instead, almost the spiral shape and are made of gold, garnets and sapphires. Giulia Netrese

Orecchini a forma di foglie di geranio venduti da Christie's, alluminio e diamanti — Orecchini a forma di foglie di geranio venduti da Christie’s, alluminio e diamanti

Infinia passion with Jacob & Co

Published on May 7, 2018

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The precious vortices of the Infinia collection by Jacob & Co: diamonds, rubies and emeralds that capture the attention ♦ ︎
Imagine vortexes that chain your sight. As if they were some pinwheels that catch the eye. Or, hypnotic spins that turn and become magnetic for those who see them. These are the aesthetic lines of the Infinia collection by Jacob & Co, a jeweler from New York with a passion for sparkling stones. Capturing the feeling of falling in love and embracing it forever is the declared objective of jewels. In fact, as the name suggests, the Infinia collection aims to bind to the sense of infinity. For a passion? Who knows. The colors, very bright, seem to communicate something that does not go out in time. Maybe. The collection includes jewelery with marquise-cut rubies, white or emerald diamonds, woven with round-cut white diamonds. The set is in 18k white gold and simply includes earrings and rings. Lavinia Andorno

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The jewels of the Brazilian Mary Esses with her collection Between Heaven and Earth ♦

Amrapali sells jewelery on e-shopping portals such as Net-à-porter or Neiman Marcus. But among his historical pieces there is also a necklace with 2332 diamonds and emeralds for the modern maharani (maharaja’s wives) ♦

The rare 13.33-carat Lesotho Pink diamond becomes a 5.63-carat Graffiti ring ♦ ︎

Sutra’s jewels with rose-cut diamonds: innovation plus tradition ♦

Large stones, great jewels, great ambitions: the history and style of Diacolor ♦ ︎

At the Couture in Las Vegas the diamonds of Canadamark in 4×4 version directed by Muse ♦ ︎

Now Damiani, through the Calderoni brand, also sells diamonds as a form of investment. Repurchase guaranteed for the most expensive gems ♦ ︎

Charlize Theron, in Paris for the launch of her film, shines with the Messika diamond jewelry ♦

Magnificent Jewels in New York with Christie’s: here are the most interesting pieces for sale at auction ♦ ︎

The king of the sale should be the Twin-Stone Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond Ring of 3.06 and 2.61 carats, two stones valued between 6 and 8 million dollars.

Sutra presents the Scintillae collection: white and black diamonds, emerald and sapphires that make up a brilliant mosaic ♦ ︎

At Baselworld the Maison presented many new features, including the Scintillae collection.

Preview Baselworld: the jewel watch by Graff covered with 60 yellow diamonds ♦ ︎

The bracelet that marks the hours presented by Graff has a pavé of 60 yellow diamonds for a total of over 25 carats.

Revolution in Tiffany: the Maison has decided to make transparent the origin of the diamonds used in its jewels ♦ ︎

In fact, Tiffany has announced that it will reveal the provenance of its diamonds. Not only that: it undertakes to provide information on the traceability of the stones in a completely transparent way.

Diamonds with a weight of more of 0.18 carats are registered individually and a unique T&Co serial number is applied to all. It’s laser engraved on the stone, but not visible to the naked eye.

High jewelery signed Messika worn by the super model Sara Sampaio. A successful combination ♦ ︎

These are three collections of high jewelery that are emblematic of the Messika style.

A blue diamond on Bulgari’s ring was the king of Christie’s auction in New York ♦ ︎

For example, a rare 15.56-carat heart-shaped pink diamond set in a pendant was sold for $ 9.5 million.

With the colors of the rainbow or in black and white: the jewels of Sutra for the tenth anniversary ♦ ︎

Almost to balance this rainbow, Sutra also offers jewelry in a strict black and white.

A rose diamond auctioned in London by Bonhams sets a sales record per carat ♦ ︎

The stars in gold, enamel and diamonds by Colette, a Parisian designer who works among Los Angeles and Mexico City ♦ ︎