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A egg of 13.8 million

Published on April 3, 2019

Il diamante ovale di 88,22 carati, D Color, Flawless, Tipo IIa

An oval diamond of over 88 carats sold by Sotheby’s for 13.8 million dollars in Hong Kong ♦ ︎

Big diamonds are forever, at least in auctions. The spectacular new confirmation comes from Hong Kong, where a spectacular oval brilliant diamond of 88.22 carats, D Color, Flawless, Type IIa, perfect according to every critical criterion, was sold at the Magnificent Jewels auction for 13,8 millions dollars, or 12.3 million euros. The diamond was one of only three oval diamonds of over 50 carats auctioned, and the largest for over five years. It was bought by a private Japanese collector, who admired it when the stone was on display in Japan, in the usual road show that precedes sales of this type.

After paying a similar sum, the collector took the satisfaction of baptizing the diamond, now called Manami Star. Manami is the name of the eldest daughter.

The diamond was contested by three bidders and started with a valuation between 11.2 and 12.7 million dollars, which it exceeded. The price per carat is $ 156,150.

We were thrilled to handle a diamond of such rarity, which now takes its place in the roster of top white diamonds to have come to the market here at Sotheby’s Asia. Three clients from the region competed for the stone – testament to the strong demand for diamonds of this quality in this part of the world. At 88.22 carats, this lucky stone now carries the name of the fortunate child whose father has chosen to give it her name. A happy moment in the journey of one of the earth’s greatest, oldest treasures.
Patti Wong, president of Sotheby’s in Asia

Il diamante battuto da Sotheby's per 13,8 milioni di dollari — Il diamante battuto da Sotheby’s per 13,8 milioni di dollari

Perfect according to each critical criterion, the diamond has reached the highest rankings based on each of the standards with which the quality of a stone (the four Cs) is judged. The diamond is the color D (the highest grade for a white diamond); of exceptional clarity (it is completely flawless, both internally and externally), and has an excellent gloss and symmetry. As with the Koh-i-noor diamond (also oval) and the Cullinan I, which are part of the British Crown Jewels, the stone belongs to the rare sub-group which includes less than 2% of all gemmed diamonds, known as Type IIa . The diamonds of this group are the most chemically pure type of diamond and often have an exceptional optical transparency.

Il diamante è stato uno dei soli tre diamanti ovali di oltre 50 carati messi all’asta

Finding a rough diamond that allows those who cut it to shape a stone over 80 carats is very rare. The 242-carat rough stone that produced the diamond was discovered in Botswana in the Jwaneng mine, a mine owned by De Beers and the Botswana government, known for the production of high quality raw materials. After its discovery, the rough diamond was cut and polished for months. Given the elongated shape of the rough stone, the oval shape was chosen to preserve the greatest amount of weight. A great skill and precision was needed to cut a stone of this importance: a level of experience and mastery possessed by only a small handful of cutters from all over the world.

In the same auction, a ring with sapphire and diamonds was sold for 2.4 million dollars, another ring with pear-cut diamond and pink diamonds was sold for 1.7 million, while a necklace of diamonds and emeralds by Van Cleef & Arpels found a buyer for $ 1.1 million. Also noteworthy is a pair of diamond and sapphire earrings, also worth over a million US dollars, as well as an emerald and diamond ring. Federico Graglia

Anello con diamante bianco taglio a pera e diamanti rosa

Collana con smeraldi e e diamanti di Van Cleef e Arpels. È stata progettato con tre file di diamanti a taglio brillante graduati, sul davanti un set con cinque smeraldi a taglio vivo del peso di 31,74 carati in totale, a cui è sospesa una frangia di diamanti a forma di pera graduati, i diamanti hanno un peso totale di circa 88.00 carati. La montatura è in platino e oro giallo 18 carati

L'asta di Sotheby's a Hong Kong — L’asta di Sotheby’s a Hong Kong

Delfina Delettrez Two is better than One

Published on April 1, 2019

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Delfina Delettrez Fendi’s Two in One collection: punk piercing converts to pearls ♦ ︎

It’s called Two in One and it’s not a promotional campaign for a product with a 50% discount. Instead, it is the name of a collection by Delfina Delettrez Fendi. Why two in one? Perhaps because the jewels of the Italian designer have two souls: an irreverent, rock, counter-current, and another more classic. In this case the two souls are present at the same time.

Earrings, rings and necklaces with pearls and diamonds are associated with his now iconic ring-shaped piercing.

Pearls, an element considered very traditional, for a respectable lady, become here spheres that play a new game. The style is obviously that of minimal design that distinguishes the work of the designer, but tempered with classic elements: the gold ring that contrasts with the metal of the piercing, with the addition of a diamond: a mix that Delfina has defined from “grandma punk”. A contrast that warms up the essential lines of the collection and makes it cheerful. Lavinia Andorno

Delfina Delettrez Fendi, anello della collezione Two in One

Orecchino e cerchio in oro, perla e diamante

Bolaffi auction, from diamonds to the jewel by Renzo Arbore

Published on March 16, 2019

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Pendente spilla di Boucheron con diamanti taglio brillante e baguette e turchesi taglio ovale

Prestigious diamonds, sapphires and jewelery by artists at the Bolaffi auction. And surprisingly there is also a piece designed by Renzo Arbore ♦ ︎

A Bolaffi auction dedicated to jewelry returns to Milan. Includes a wide selection of diamonds and a prestigious Ceylon blue sapphire. The auction is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26th, at the Grand Hotel et de Milan, in Via Manzoni. The catalog includes 489 lots and, in addition to precious stones, indicates jewels of fashion houses such as Boucheron, Cartier and Bulgari, jewelry by Illario, historical family of Valenza, and Orisa, stage name of Anna Bacchelli (1898-1975), pieces early nineteenth century and even a jewel designed by Renzo Arbore.

Girocollo in diamanti e zaffiri di Salvatore Arzani su disegno di Renzo Arbore

Top lot of the auction some diamonds of exceptional color, such as the emerald-cut diamond of 5.20 carats, color D, purity VVS2 (lot 487, base 120.000 euros), the brilliant cut of 3.08 carats, color E, purity VS1 (lot 486, base 38,000 euros) and another emerald cut diamond of 5,65 carats, color F, clarity VS1 (lot 484, base 80,000 euros), all accompanied by Gia certificate.

The Ceylon blue sapphire without heating marks of 18.39 carats, mounted on a platinum ring with two 3.85 carat triangular diamonds (lot 489, stands out in the catalog, both for its crystal clarity and for its color intensity) base 100,000 euros).

Of refined manufacture, the demi-parure by Boucheron from the Sixties, composed of a flower-brooch pendant and earrings with brilliant-cut diamonds and baguettes of about 18.50 carats decorated with turquoises (lot 488, base 17,000 euros) is among the most important lots of the auction, together with an elegant bracelet of the thirties in geometric mesh platinum with Old European cut diamonds and round ones for about 19 carats in total (lot 273, base 12,000 euros).

Among the Illario jewels there is a necklace in diamonds and mother-of-pearl (lot 450, based on 5,500 euros), and a group of creations by Orisa from the Sixties, always characterized by great attention to the naturalistic element and the asymmetry that make them unique.
Finally, the catalog is enriched by the interesting creations of the ceramist and goldsmith Esa d’Albisola, also appreciated by Picasso, such as the large necklace in yellow gold and green tourmalines (lot 347, based on 2,500 euros) and a unicum by Umberto Mastroianni, very significant within his artistic career as a sculptor-goldsmith: the round neck with a large round pendant adorned with mechanical elements looks like a real “wearable sculpture” (lot 454, based on 5,500 euros).

Orecchini della demi parure di Boucheron con diamanti baguette e turchesi

Girocollo con pendente dello scultore Umberto Mastroianni

Collana in oro giallo e tormaline verdi di Esa d'Albisola — Collana in oro giallo e tormaline verdi di Esa d’Albisola

Illario, girocollo in oro, madreperla e diamanti

A ring-shaped synthetic diamond

Published on February 9, 2019

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Il diamante sintetico tagliato ad anello

A record ring 3,865 carats entirely cut by a diamond. But it is synthetic ♦ ︎

The great run of synthetic diamonds is also played on a ring. It is the one made by Dutch Diamond Technologies. In fact, the company created the first ring made entirely with a diamond produced in the laboratory. The diamond-ring also has a name: Project D. Of course it is a special production, but it is indicative of how the synthetic diamond market can evolve. The D of the name indicates, among other things, the tenth anniversary of the Dutch Diamond Technologies.

The ring was made from a large diamond produced in a 155 carat laboratory.
The synthetic diamond was then polished and cut with the laser. It has 133 facets, compared to 57 of a standard brilliant cut. In total it weighs 3,865 carats.

In short, it is something that could hardly be done with a natural stone. According to Dutch Diamond Technologies until 2017 it would not have been possible starting from a large synthetic diamond. In 2011 the Swiss jeweler Shawish, has already proposed a ring made with a single natural diamond crystal. And similar is the project announced by Diamond Foundry, but the production phase would not have started yet.
Project D was produced in Holland, cut in the Netherlands and classified in Hrd Antwerp, Belgium. The synthetic diamond was created with the Cvd technique, Chemical Vapor Deposition (chemical vapor deposition synthesis). It took five weeks to produce it in these dimensions. Hrd Antwerp has thoroughly analyzed the ring and classified it: Clarity VVS2, Colour E, Fluorescence NIL, Polish Very Good and Symmetry Excellent. In short, nature could hardly offer a similar result. Federico Graglia

Il diamante sintetico grezzo da 155 carati

Rings and colliers for Valentine’s Day by Salvini

Published on January 13, 2019

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Salvini, solitaire della collezione Battito

The proposals for Valentine’s Day by Salvini: gold, diamonds and many hearts. Images and prices ♦ ︎

What is a jewel offered if not a sign of one’s love? It is no coincidence, therefore, that Salvini (Damiani group) proposes for San Valentino jewels of the Segni collection. And it is no coincidence that these jewels are heart-shaped, the classical, eternal, irreplaceable image that symbolizes love.

Salvini also offers a solitaire ring from the Battito collection.

The ring is in gold and with a brilliant enclosed by an innovative and original system of jaws modeled on the design of a symbol: the heart (you had guessed). In this case the heart also appears on the bottom of the setting, in contact with the finger. In short, an even more symbolically used symbol. Prices: rose gold necklace with heart-shaped sign, I Segni collection: 745 euro, rose gold ring with heart-shaped sign and diamond detail from the I Segni collection: 745 euro, white gold ring with sign heart shaped, with full pavé diamonds from the I Segni collection: 1.245 euros, rose gold necklace with mother of pearl and diamond detail from the I Segni collection: 2.995 euros, rose gold bracelet with mother of pearl and diamond detail from the I Segni collection : 1.145 euros. Giulia Netrese

Anello in oro in oro rosa con segno a forma di cuore e dettaglio in diamante

Collier in oro rosa con madreperla e dettaglio in diamante

Bracciale in oro rosa con madreperla e dettaglio in diamante

Anello in oro bianco con segno a forma di cuore impreziosito dal full pavé di diamanti

Collier in oro rosa con segno a forma di cuore, impreziosito da un dettaglio in diamante

With Cupido collection by Recarlo, the diamonds kiss

Published on December 18, 2018

Rings/Showroom

Anello con diamanti sul gambo e diamanti a cuore

The jewels with diamonds that kiss in the Cupido collection by Recarlo: two heart-shaped diamonds that touch the tip. Romantic. ♦ ︎

After receiving a ring as a gift from your partner, the kiss is starting. Obvious. But if, instead, the kiss popped between two diamonds? If you think it’s a strange idea, look at the jewels of the Cupido collection designed by Recarlo. The company, specialist in rings and, more generally, in gift jewelry, commemorative, for anniversaries or important occasions, also tries not to always propose the usual, though beautiful, solitaire. The white gold and diamond ring can have a new life in the Cupido collection.

The Recarlo jewelery line plays around an idea: to fit two heart-shaped diamonds that touch itself the tip.

It is a real precious kiss, which also makes the idea of what is expected at the time of giving / receiving the ring. And if anyone does not understand it, perhaps it is a bit dummie. In addition to the rings, the collection includes necklaces, always with two kissing hearts, bracelets and earrings. Some rings are also joined by a line of diamonds set on the stem in white gold. Smack. Giulia Netrese

Anello della collezione Cupido di Recarlo

The irony of Dinh Van

Published on December 11, 2018

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The jewels in addition to the famous menottes of the Parisian brand Dinh van. Like the Le Cube Diamant collection ♦

Dinh van in 1965 opened his own jewelry workshop in Paris, after having worked extensively as a designer for Cartier, with the idea of combining the Eastern minimalism to modern Western taste. By the Vietnamese origins, now turned into the culture and western taste, it has remained the idea of a certain lightness. For example, with the use, made into jewelry, everyday objects. As in the case of the closure “handcuffs”, born from a key chain in 1976. His best-known collections are Dinh van Menottes, seventies, Chinese Pi, Cible and Serrure.

The Le Cube Diamant collection, instead, contains the stone in an original cubic setting of white gold.

Anello Le Cube Diamant, oro bianco e diamanti

The style has pleased many large Maison, who has hoped to Dinh van to draw pieces for them, but also to celebrity such as Catherine Deneuve, Zinedine Zidane, Kate Moss, Inès de la Fressange, Lapo Elkann, Jean Reno who have chosen to wear creations of Parisian designer. And after all these years the brand Dinh van continues to pursue his journey without leaving the original style. Margherita Donato

Anello a catena Le Cube Diamant in oro bianco e diamanti

Braccialetto Menottes Dinh van in oro bianco e diamanti

Bracciale in oro bianco della collezione Seventies

Bracciale in oro giallo della collezione Seventies

Anello della collezione Meonottes, oro bianco e diamanti

Din van, anello in oro bianco e diamanti

Collezione Settanta, anello in oro bianco e diamanti

Rhapsody in blue for Christie’s

Published on December 10, 2018

Rings/Diamanti

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

A $ 50 million pink diamond

Published on November 14, 2018

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The 18.96 carat pink diamond costs like other 310 jewels auctioned by Christie’s in Geneva ♦ ︎

Total of the sale inclusive of the buyer’s premium: 110.211.750 Swiss francs approximately 96 million euros, equivalent to 108 million dollars. Very. But it makes an impression that half of this mountain of money resulting from Christie’s Geneva Magnificent Jewels auction is the result of a single jewel: The Pink Legacy, a 18.96-light-pink rectangular cut diamond, mounted on platinum.

The stone, of an exceptional size, of a vivid color, with a perfect appearance, in short, has been evaluated 50 millions, as the all other 310 jewels put up for sale. It was purchased by Harry Winston.

And to say that there were several pieces of great value. In second place for the price realized, a pair of brilliant cut diamonds, but modified as drop, a brilliant blue (8.85 cts) and 8.79 ct orangy pink, on platinum and gold. They were purchased for around 4.5 million dollars. The Egyptian-style pendant necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, made in 1924, has surpassed the expectations. It is made up of antique and rose cut diamonds, cabochon and calibré rubies, cabochons and emeralds, gilt, onyx, platinum and gold. Award price: about 4.3 million dollars, compared to the maximum estimate of 3 million in the pre-auction.

Anello con diamante a taglio rettangolare di 20,50 carati, taglio baguette,

A ring with rectangular cut diamond of 20,50 carats, baguette cut, on platinum and gold, has priced at 2 million dollars, while a pair of earrings with sapphires signed by David Morris has been beaten at 1.4 million.

A necklace with diamonds and emeralds from Cartier, together with bracelets and earrings, almost reached 1.2 million dollars. The long-standing Cartier tiara, with old-cut diamonds, blackened steel, platinum, dated 1912-1915, sold for $ 480,000, touched the ceiling of esteem.
The price for Jar’s spectacular brooch, Bouquet of Violets, is quite high: 720,000 dollars, while the butterfly brooch of the same mysterious jeweler has stopped at a minimum of 390,000. And at the half of estimate the earrings, again of Jar, in the shape of ivy leaves: 520,000 dollars. Federico Graglia

coppia di diamanti a taglio brillante modificati a goccia blu brillante (8,85 carati) e rosa orangy da 8,79 carati, su platino e oro. — Coppia di diamanti a taglio brillante modificati a goccia blu brillante (8,85 carati) e rosa orangy da 8,79 carati, su platino e oro.

Tiara in acciaio e diamanti firmata da Cartier, e datata 1912-1915

spilla multi-gemma Bouquet of violets è stata creata nel 1993 e comprende tormaline rosa, rubini, zaffiri, diamanti colorati e incolori, granati verdi e tanzaniti

Jar, orecchini Ivy Leaves, incastonati con diamanti a taglio singolo in argento e oro

Sautoir in stile egizio di Van Cleef & Arpels datato 1924

Orecchini con zaffiri di 40.29 e 38.60 carati e diamanti bianchi taglio circolare di David Morris

Marilyn’s diamond, sapphires by Kashmir

Published on November 2, 2018

Diamanti/news

Merilyn Monroe’s diamond and an exceptional sapphire necklace for sale by Christie’s ♦ ︎

Myths are eternal, even more if they involve transversely different peoples, different epochs and universal characters. Like Marilyn Monroe. The actress who died aged only 36, on 5 August 1962, remains one of the most beloved figures and, above all, a symbol of femininity. Also with regards to his love for jewels. On November 27th, Christie’s will test the fascination for Marilyn with an auction in Hong Kong.

On sale there is a 24 carat yellow diamond that belonged to Marilyn Monroe.

Not only. It is a stone with a story to tell. The diamond is called The Moon of Baroda, is a pear-shaped fancy yellow, which originates from the legendary now-exhausted mines of Golconda, India. The actress wore this diamond as a pendant in 1953, while promoting the release of Gentleman Prefer Blondes movie. It was the film in which she sang Diamonds are the Girl’s Best Friend, a historical phrase (perhaps too much). The myth was also immortalized by an autographed photo of 1953 in which Marilyn Monroe appears wearing La luna di Baroda. The photo is also part of Christie’s auction and will be sold together with the diamond.
The diamond, in addition to Marilyn, was also before owned by Samuel H. Deutsch, a diamond cutter from Cleveland, Ohio, who bought it in 1944 and sold it to Meyer Rosenbaum, president of the Meyer Jewelry Company of Detroit, in 1953. Current estimate is between 510,000 and 765,000 dollars.

But in the same auction appears another special and much more precious jewel: The Peacock Necklace, a necklace of diamonds and 21 Kashmir sapphires for a total of 109.08 carats, estimated at between 12 and 15 million dollars.

Kashmir sapphires are sought after for their rich cornflower blue color and reminiscent of the splendid shade of a peacock’s neck. Each sapphire of this necklace has been carefully assembled to ensure the creation of a collection of stones that are unsurpassed in beauty and harmony. The central stone weighs 10.56 carats, an absolute rarity in size, since finding a single sapphire of this caliber is tremendously difficult, not to mention the composition of a complete suite of equal excellence. Federico Graglia

Marilyn Monroe con il diamante The Moon of Baroda

Marilyn Monroe con il diamante da 24 carati

The many names of Govoni Gioielli

Published on November 1, 2018

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Anello Carlotta in oro giallo e diamante

The Cheri collection by Govoni Gioielli: names and words translated into yellow gold and diamond ♦ ︎

Alessia, Antonella, Carlotta, Giulia, Valeria … What do they have in common? Simple: together with many other women they share their name transformed into a ring, bracelet, earrings or necklace in the Cheri collection by Govoni Gioielli.

The jewels are made of 18 carat gold, embellished with a diamond, often used as a point, for example on the letter “i”.

But, besides the proper names, the collection can host particularly significant dates or words: the jewels, in fact, are made by hand. In any case, there are several names of women. The Cheri collection is an idea of a jeweler working outside the classic districts of gold, such as Vicenza, Valenza or Arezzo. In fact, Govoni has its headquarters in Cento, citizens in the province of Ferrara. Yet it has managed to carve out a place in the Italian jewelery scene, thanks to the initiative of the founder, Fabio Govoni, who created the Maison in 1980, today assisted by his son Roberto, who is the creator of the Cheri collection. Prices: rings starting from 180 euros, bracelet from 300 euros, with a 280 euro cord, 340 euros earring, 360 euros round neck. Giulia Netrese

Anello Antonella in oro bianco e diamante

Bracciale Giulia in oro giallo e diamante

Synthetic diamonds alarm

Published on October 29, 2018

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Pietre prodotte da New Diamond Technology

Increases the number of synthetic diamonds sold as natural.

Latest news from the world of diamonds: synthetic ones are more and more similar to the natural ones. So that now even the gemological laboratories are struggling to distinguish them. There are more and more undisclosed, so who assures you that you have the solitaire on her finger is authentic? The alarm does not come from gossip or talk that you read on social networks, but directly by the Gemological Institute of America, the most reliable analytical institute of precious stones. Gia, in fact, announced time ago that he had found on the market in Hong Kong a 5-carat undisclosed diamond, synthetic, with a quality that makes it difficult to distinguish from a real diamond. Not only so far synthetic diamonds were small, but 5 carat is a record.

Gia has classified the synthetic diamond with color equivalent to J and clarity VS2, ie comparable to a stone of high quality genuine.

Anello con diamante sintetico di Diamond Foundry — Anello con diamante dichiaratamente sintetico di Diamond Foundry

No traces have been found, in addition, of black inclusions, which are often contained in the synthetic diamond. Experts of Gia argue that if the diamond was examined under a microscope would be classified as natural. It has been identified, however, only through a detailed spectroscopic examination: a fairly expensive technology, that those who buy precious stones could be considered superfluous.
This discovery casts a shadow on the market: how many synthetic diamonds undeclared are out there, they ask the experts of the GIA? India and China are the two most at-risk markets, but it is not impossible that even in Europe and the US arrive passed off as natural synthetic diamonds. The test statistics seem confirm these: the GIA has examined a stock of 3005 diamonds randomly selected. Of these three they have proven fake, i.e. synthetic. And a trader admitted that tolerance is 1-2% in the sale of synthetic diamonds undisclosed. A percentage that starts to be significant and could increase with time. Federico Graglia

diamante blu sint — Diamante blu sintetico da 10 carati

diamonique ledaotto anello — Anello con diamanti sintetici, argento, placcato rodio

Anello Alone di stelle, con diamante sintetico e oro di Anouk. Prezzo: 2.200 dollari — Anello Halo di stelle, con diamante sintetico e oro di Anouk. Prezzo: 2.200 dollari

cristalli-sintetici-di-diamante — Cristalli di diamante sintetico

Giorgio Visconti makes Luce for 22

Published on October 12, 2018

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The new Luce collection by Giorgio Visconti includes 22 lines of jewelery ♦ ︎

Specialist in classic gold and diamond jewelery, Giorgio Visconti periodically renews his most significant collections. This is the case of the Luce collection, a collection of jewelry that is renewed, inspired by the Nineties. Within the collection there are 22 lines of jewelry, each with its own personality, but all share a modern and easily wearable style.

In addition to gold and diamonds, the Luce collection also includes jewelery with pearls.

In some cases the stones are cut with a curved surface, in order to follow the contours of the fingers. And the slightly domed look is a lot of part of the jewels that are part of the vast collection, which also uses onyx or Kogolong, a volcanic stone, polished like ceramics and hard as marble. The lines that form part of the Luce collection are called Sirius, Vega, Antares, Lyra, Polaris, Mizar, Libra, Isida, Virgo, Mira, Izar, Polis, Perseus, Swan, Atria, Gemini, Vela, Audra, Electra, Miriam, Aries, Alya.

Orecchini in oro bianco, diamanti e perle

Pendente in oro bianco e diamanti di Giorgio Visconti

Three precious yellow for Picchiotti

Published on October 9, 2018

Rings

Platinum Ring, natural color fancy intense yellow SI1, 10,10 carati

Among the rings destined for engagement, marriage or anniversary by Picchiotti, emerge three exceptional diamonds fancy yellow ♦ ︎

Love does not want compromises. Especially for those who can afford it, when love translates into a concrete, sparkling, eternal engagement ring or marriage. A precious ring is not only a sentimental investment, the sign of a promise and a premise, but also a good to be handed down to children and grandchildren. In short, an important investment from all points of view. To satisfy the desire to choose the best, which in some cases is also a necessity (to spend their money well), it is better to choose who guarantees the highest quality. As in the case of Picchiotti, an Italian jeweler who uses high-end precious stones and is one of the top players in the category.
In September Picchiotti presented a new collection consisting of engagement rings, wedding bands, wedding jewelry and anniversary.

The collection includes 60 pieces and, in addition to making the eyes shine, it adds an innovative technology to solve problems such as the sizing of the ring and the weight of the dangling earrings.

The new bridal collection uses rings and straps from Picchiotti’s Xpandable collection, which with a special patented technology allows the ring to adapt to the finger up to two sizes. To be clear: when you wear the ring, there are not springs to see out of stem. Outside you can not see anything different, but the jewel is soft as if it were elastic.
This system also has another advantage: a man can surprise his girlfriend or bride without knowing exactly the size of the ring. In addition, the ring can be adapted to the finger even when the body buys a few extra pounds (and it happens, it happens).
In this collection there are also three particularly precious rings: these are jewels that mount fancy yellow, intense or natural diamonds, of maximum purity, with cushioned and flown cuts, mounted on platinum or gold. They are notable for their beauty and weight, respectively 11.07, 10.10 and 7.3 carats. Price on request.

Cushion fancy yellow diamond (7.30 ct) and diamond (3.18 ct) ring set in white and yellow gold

Picchiotti, anello con diamante fancy intense yellow da 11,07 carati, taglio cuscino

Picchiotti, anello con diamante fancy intense yellow da 11,07 carati

Gold ring, fancy intense yellow diamond cushion cut, 11,07 carat

Collezione Xpandable, anello con diamanti per 6,87 carati

Anello della collezione Xpandable in platino. Diamanti ovali per 4,30 carati, diamanti taglio brillante per 5,02 carati

From Christie’s a 50 million pink diamond

Published on September 26, 2018

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An exceptional 19-carat rose diamond on sale at Christie’s in Geneva ♦ ︎

If you like the pink colour, mark this date on the calendar: November 13, 2018. On that day Christie’s Geneva will present The Pink Legacy, the largest and most refined Fancy Vivid Pink diamond ever offered at the auction by the London house. The diamond weighs almost 19 carats, has a rectangular cut and will go on sale at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues in Geneva. The stone comes from the Oppenheimer family and is estimated at between 30 and 50 million dollars. The Pink Legacy will be exhibited on a world tour before being auctioned.

The diamond was judged to be Vivid shade, the highest level of coloration for a diamond, from the Gemological Institute of America.

Vivid colored diamonds are the gems with greater saturation. The rectangular cut is traditionally used for white stones. But also the weight that is considered exceptional: most of the pink diamonds of this color weighs less than one carat. The Pink Legacy is also very pure internally: another extremely rare aspect in pink diamonds, where the color is formed by the pressure and slippage of the crystal lattice that typically causes imperfections in the stone. Furthermore, it is classified as a type IIa diamond, with little or no nitrogen inside, as only less than 2% of the gems. IIA type stones are some of the chemically purer diamonds, often with exceptional transparency and brilliance. One of the most celebrated rose diamonds is the Williamson, found in the Williamson mine located in Tanzania in 1947. It was presented as a wedding present by Dr. John Williamson, the owner of the mine, to the Queen (then Princess) Elizabeth.
Pink diamonds are among the most coveted by collectors. So far only four Vivid pink diamonds of over ten carats have been auctioned. The maximum was reached in November 2017, when Christie’s Hong Kong sold The Pink Promise, a bright oval-shaped pink diamond of just under 15 carats for 32.5 million dollars, which established and remains the record price of world auction per carat for each pink diamond. Federico Graglia

The Pink Promise, diamante ovale fancy vivid pink diamond di 14.93 carati. Venduto per 32,163 milioni di dollari a Hong Kong

Anello con diamante rosa venduto nel 2015 da Christie's a Ginevra — Anello con diamante rosa venduto nel 2015 da Christie’s a Ginevra

The Perfect Pink, diamante rosa venduto per 23,3 milioni di dollari

New Tiffany engagement rings

Published on September 23, 2018

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Tiffany introduces a new engagement ring: change diamond cut and platinum or gold band design ♦

When the most requested jewelry brand for engagement rings introduces something new it is an event. And it is precisely the definition for Tiffany’s new engagement rings. The American Maison renews its proposals after ten years and introduces a new type: Tiffany True. It’s the second line designed by Reed Krakoff, who succeeded Francesca Amfitheatrof as project manager in February 2017. It is called True because the intention is to show the true beauty of a diamond thanks to a particular cut and the new setting of the stone. The metal band is designed to better filter the light and accentuate the reflections of the diamond.

Seen in profile, the ring also shows a T that blocks the diamond and allows you to limit the prongs that stop the stone to four.

Obviously the T refers to Tiffany, but also to True. The ring is offered with a platinum band with a colorless True-cut diamond, or in 18 carat yellow gold with a yellow cushion cut diamond. With this design the diamond is also lower, that is closer to the finger than the classic model. To be added that also gold and diamond are ethically certified, as is required now and that the stones are of the best quality. You like it? You have to be patient: the Tiffany True rings will arrive in stores in the fall in North America and in the world in 2019. Giulia Netrese

Solitaire Tiffany setting (con sei griffe) — Classico solitaire Tiffany setting (con sei griffe)

Anello di fidanzamento Tiffany Setting in platino e diamanti di Tiffany & Co. Prezzo su richiesta

The synthetic diamonds of De Beers

Published on June 1, 2018

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De Beers in the business of synthetic diamonds: the giant will produce 500,000 carats a year ♦ ︎
If you think about it, the news is almost paradoxical: DeBeers, the global diamond colossus, now also offers artificial stones. If, so far, De Beers has appeared as the bitter enemy of artificial diamonds, he has now decided to sell them. As the Chinese general Sun Tzu wrote about 2500 years ago: if you can not beat the enemy, join him.
As we have written several times on Gioiellis.com, artificial diamonds are increasingly less distinguishable from natural ones. A simple gemological examination, even by an expert, is not able to indicate which diamond is true and which is false or, better, created in the laboratory. Only very few centers of analysis, with very expensive and difficult-to-use machines, are able today to determine if a stone has been extracted from a mine in Leshoto (for example) or produced in a factory in China or the USA.
So synthetic diamonds start to be sold more and more often, and are sometimes sold with certificates (fakes) that attest to their authenticity. Why, then, did have not invade the market? For two reasons. The first is that producing high quality synthetic diamonds is an expensive process and, therefore, the price is lower but not too much compared to a natural stone. The second is that an invasion of diamonds would have the effect of bringing down the price on the market and is a result that no company that trades in diamonds wants to achieve.
In short, now the artificial diamond is still forever? De Beers tries to dampen the clamor of the news: it will be, the company explains, a secondary business, marketed under the Lightbox brand. Maybe. But the fact is that to produce artificial diamonds De Beers has invested 94 million dollars for a synthetic diamond factory in Portland, Oregon (USA). And he already has another factory active in England. According to forecasts, the American plant will produce diamonds for 500,000 carats a year. De Beers’ synthetic diamonds will have an advantage: they will not be sold off for natural stones, a nightmare for jewelers and customers. Will they be appreciated by consumers? Federico Graglia

Collana della linea Awakeing, con un diamante pendente di 18,79 carati blu-verde e diamanti bianchi

Spilla De Beers, Blooming Lotus, con diamanti di diverso taglio

DeBeers Glacier — De Beers, bracciale Glacier

DeBeers Stream — De Beers, bracciale Stream con diamanti a goccia taglio pera

DeBeers diamante giallo — De Beers, anello con diamante giallo da 70 carati montato su oro rosa

Not just Farnese Blu at Sotheby’s auction

Published on May 16, 2018

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The Farnese Blue, a historical diamond of 6.16 carats, is sold in Geneva. But it has been overtaken by … ♦ ︎
In May, Geneva was the capital of jewels. First GemGenève, then the big auctions. That of Magnificent Jewels by Sotheby’s of May 15 had, moreover, the charm of History, since it was for sale the Farnese Blue, an important 6.16-carat diamond that was donated to Elisabetta Farnese, Queen of Spain, in 1715, before to be handed down through four of Europe’s most important royal families. The estimate for this diamond was 3.6-5.2 million dollars. But it was sold for 6.7 million dollars: a price that probably is influenced the fascinating history of stone.

But even more, it has totaled a brilliant-cut diamond of a remarkable weight of 51.7 carats: it has been auctioned for 9.2 million, more than the estimated maximum price. A 50-carat oval diamond ring found a buyer willing to spend $ 8.1 million. Also the lot 362, with pair of clip-on dangle earrings with fancy light blue and fancy light pink diamonds impressed: the maximum estimate was 3.8 million, while it was sold for 4.4 million. In all the auction has seen jewelry and stones sold for 85.5 million: certainly an excellent result. A ring with a superb fancy vivid purplish pink diamond (lot 374) was awarded for 2.4 million. And a Kashmir sapphire ring of over 14 carats surpassed expectations at 1.8 million. Among the flop pieces of the day is instead a diamond pendant with a large emerald of Harry Winston (lot 353) estimated up to 3.2 million: he did not convince. Federico Graglia

Anello con un fancy vivid purplish pink diamond

Orecchini con diamanti fancy light blue e fancy light pink

Pendente con raro zaffiro rosa e diamanti. Venduta per 2,2 milioni

Anello con zaffiro taglio cuscino di 14 carati e diamanti

Cannes, here is the high jewelry de Grisogono

Published on May 8, 2018

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De Grisogono, collana ondulata con 247 carati di rubini su oro rosa annerito, sei diamanti taglio brillante da 1,50 a 3,80 carati

High jewelery signed de Grisogono for the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. Here are the first exceptional pieces ♦ ︎
Among the fixed presences at the Cannes Film Festival there are not an actor or a director, but a jeweler: Fawaz Gruosi, founder of de Grisogono. The Geneva Maison in 2018 celebrates a quarter of a century. And the 25 years are destined to be celebrated on the red carpet with new creations of fine jewelry. As is tradition, de Grisogono does not present luxury jewelery which go unnoticed. On the contrary, the style of the Geneva brand includes strong contrasts, extra bright stones, and as usual, between white and black diamonds. Among the six pieces of high jewelery, which you see on this page, for models and actresses is also reserved the pleasure of wearing an Allegra ring, collection which debuted in 2003. The ring includes a pear-cut diamond of maximum quality: color D, FL clarity, weight of 5.34 carats with claws coated with brilliant cut emeralds. A decidedly out of the ordinary piece. There is also a wavy necklace with 247 carats of rubies on blackened rose gold, six brilliant cut diamonds from 1.50 to 3.80 carats. A piece without doubt exceptional. But that’s not all: in Cannes the Maison de Genève is getting ready to show off other jewels, stay tuned. Giulia Netrese

Alta gioielleria, anello con rubino e diamanti

Anello con diamante taglio smeraldo, diamanti baguette e tondi, piccoli smeraldi

Anello con diamante e rubino taglio quadrato e pavé di diamanti e rubini

Alta gioielleria de Grisogono, anello in oro bianco con due diamanti tondi e pavé di diamanti

anello comprende un diamante taglio pera di qualità massima: colore D, purezza FL, peso di 5,34 carati con griffe rivestite di smeraldi taglio brillante

Sotheby’s sells the noble Blue Farnese

Published on May 3, 2018

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Blue Farnese is the most anticipated diamond at Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels auction in Geneva ♦ ︎
Roses bloom in May. But diamonds also flourish. Those super, with dizzying prices and that become front-page titles. Like those Sotheby’s prepares to present at his Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels auction in Geneva. In the catalog, which resembles an irresistible menu for the sweet tooth, there are also three diamonds cut at a distance of 300 years. All three diamonds are extremely rare and of extraordinary beauty. The first is called Blu Farnese. It is an important 6.16-carat blue diamond that was donated to Elisabetta Farnese, Queen of Spain, in 1715, before being handed down through four of Europe’s most important royal families. The estimate for this diamond is 3.6-5.2 million dollars.
The history of the Blue Farnese. The diamond comes from the Indian mines of Golconda, sold out for decades. Elisabetta, a descendant of Pope Paolo Terzo Farnese, received it in Parma in 1714 for her marriage to Philip V of Spain, nephew of the Sun King. Elisabetta then gave the blue diamond to her favorite son Filippo, duke of Parma and founder of the dynasty Bourbon-Parma. The duke, in turn, gave it to his son Ferdinando. From one duchy to another, it ended up in the hands of Carlo, Duke of Lucca, who wore it mounted on a brooch. Later, it was worn by Roberto, the last duke of Parma, exiled in Austria after the unification of Italy. The last owners were Elia, son of Roberto, who died in 1959, and his wife, Maria Anna of Austria.
Not just diamonds. Together with the Blue Farnese in Geneva, two majestic white diamonds will be offered at auction, each weighing over 50 carats and with a total estimate of over 15 million dollars. The white diamonds are both perfect according to all the criteria with which the diamonds are measured and each is the second largest for its form ever had at auction. But the May 15th auction at the Mandarin Oriental in Geneva includes other diamonds, colored whites, even precious stones and emblematic pieces signed by the most famous jewelry houses in the world (on this page you can see some of the most interesting pieces).
«After 10 very successful years of Noble Jewels sales in Geneva, we are delighted to offer such an important historical diamond, The Farnese Blue, this spring. In the Magnificent Jewels section of the sale, two exceptional perfect white diamonds, each weighing over 50 carats, take their places alongside an impressive selection of coloured diamonds. With superb Kashmir sapphires leading the way for coloured gemstones, and a wonderful array of signed pieces led by Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, this will be a fitting celebration of the season!», is the comment of David Bennett, Worldwide Chairman of the department of Sotheby’s Jewelery. Federico Graglia

The Farnese Blue. Historic and highly important fancy dark grey-blue diamond weighing 16.16 carats

From the collection of the Marchioness of Londonderry, Mount Stewart. Impressive emerald and diamond bracelet, 1930s

Cartier, fine gem set, onyx and diamond necklace, 1930s and later

Van Cleef & Arpels, gem set and diamond demi-parure, Zipe, 1950s

Cartier, very light pink diamond, gem set and diamond ring, “Parrot”

Pair of fancy intense yellow diamond pendent earrings

Magnificent diamond ring. The oval diamond weighing 50.39 carats

Exceptional diamond ring. The round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 51.71 carats

Superb fancy vivid purplish pink diamond ring

From a princely family. Impressive diamond tiara, circa 1830

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An oval diamond of over 88 carats sold by Sotheby’s for 13.8 million dollars in Hong Kong ♦ ︎

After paying a similar sum, the collector took the satisfaction of baptizing the diamond, now called Manami Star. Manami is the name of the eldest daughter.

Delfina Delettrez Fendi’s Two in One collection: punk piercing converts to pearls ♦ ︎

Earrings, rings and necklaces with pearls and diamonds are associated with his now iconic ring-shaped piercing.

Prestigious diamonds, sapphires and jewelery by artists at the Bolaffi auction. And surprisingly there is also a piece designed by Renzo Arbore ♦ ︎

The Ceylon blue sapphire without heating marks of 18.39 carats, mounted on a platinum ring with two 3.85 carat triangular diamonds (lot 489, stands out in the catalog, both for its crystal clarity and for its color intensity) base 100,000 euros).

A record ring 3,865 carats entirely cut by a diamond. But it is synthetic ♦ ︎

The ring was made from a large diamond produced in a 155 carat laboratory. The synthetic diamond was then polished and cut with the laser. It has 133 facets, compared to 57 of a standard brilliant cut. In total it weighs 3,865 carats.

The proposals for Valentine’s Day by Salvini: gold, diamonds and many hearts. Images and prices ♦ ︎

Salvini also offers a solitaire ring from the Battito collection.

The jewels with diamonds that kiss in the Cupido collection by Recarlo: two heart-shaped diamonds that touch the tip. Romantic. ♦ ︎

The Recarlo jewelery line plays around an idea: to fit two heart-shaped diamonds that touch itself the tip.

The jewels in addition to the famous menottes of the Parisian brand Dinh van. Like the Le Cube Diamant collection ♦

The Le Cube Diamant collection, instead, contains the stone in an original cubic setting of white gold.

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.

The 18.96 carat pink diamond costs like other 310 jewels auctioned by Christie’s in Geneva ♦ ︎

The stone, of an exceptional size, of a vivid color, with a perfect appearance, in short, has been evaluated 50 millions, as the all other 310 jewels put up for sale. It was purchased by Harry Winston.

A ring with rectangular cut diamond of 20,50 carats, baguette cut, on platinum and gold, has priced at 2 million dollars, while a pair of earrings with sapphires signed by David Morris has been beaten at 1.4 million.

Merilyn Monroe’s diamond and an exceptional sapphire necklace for sale by Christie’s ♦ ︎

On sale there is a 24 carat yellow diamond that belonged to Marilyn Monroe.

But in the same auction appears another special and much more precious jewel: The Peacock Necklace, a necklace of diamonds and 21 Kashmir sapphires for a total of 109.08 carats, estimated at between 12 and 15 million dollars.

The Cheri collection by Govoni Gioielli: names and words translated into yellow gold and diamond ♦ ︎

The jewels are made of 18 carat gold, embellished with a diamond, often used as a point, for example on the letter “i”.

Increases the number of synthetic diamonds sold as natural.

Gia has classified the synthetic diamond with color equivalent to J and clarity VS2, ie comparable to a stone of high quality genuine.

The new Luce collection by Giorgio Visconti includes 22 lines of jewelery ♦ ︎

In addition to gold and diamonds, the Luce collection also includes jewelery with pearls.

Among the rings destined for engagement, marriage or anniversary by Picchiotti, emerge three exceptional diamonds fancy yellow ♦ ︎

The collection includes 60 pieces and, in addition to making the eyes shine, it adds an innovative technology to solve problems such as the sizing of the ring and the weight of the dangling earrings.

An exceptional 19-carat rose diamond on sale at Christie’s in Geneva ♦ ︎

The diamond was judged to be Vivid shade, the highest level of coloration for a diamond, from the Gemological Institute of America.

Tiffany introduces a new engagement ring: change diamond cut and platinum or gold band design ♦

Seen in profile, the ring also shows a T that blocks the diamond and allows you to limit the prongs that stop the stone to four.

The ring was made from a large diamond produced in a 155 carat laboratory.
The synthetic diamond was then polished and cut with the laser. It has 133 facets, compared to 57 of a standard brilliant cut. In total it weighs 3,865 carats.