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The creative vision of Kimy Gringoire Jewelry

The jewels of the Belgian designer Kimy Gringoire Lejeune and her brand Kimy Gringoire Jewelry

Her name is Kimy Gringoire Lejeune and she founded the Kimy Gringoire Jewelry brand. Kim Hye Mee is a designer of Asian origin, but she is a naturalized Belgian: she married a tattoo artist, Alex Lejeune. Wedding rings and crosses were the first step in jewelry.

Anello Eye Temple in oro rosa 18 carati e diamante
Anello Eye Temple in oro rosa 18 carati e diamante

Then, she widened the field, with an eclectic and counter-current style, which includes jewels such as handcuffs (in rose gold), which are opened by pressing a diamond. There are two different sizes, for him and for her. Boucle Diamant is a rose gold earring that can be transformed into a minimalist ear stud studded with diamonds. Now it offers One Swing earrings, with hoops that are worn in an unusual way. Or a ring with a double evolution in rose gold, which embraces the fingers and ends with two small globes studded with diamonds. Also innovative are the earrings that rest over the ear (hoping they don’t fall?). In general, the jewels have a very minimal design, but also with new ideas. If you like jewelry with a Nordic atmosphere, Kim Hye Mee’s jewelry could be for you.
Bracciale Love Cables  in oro rosa 18 carati e diamanti
Bracciale Love Cables in oro rosa 18 carati e diamanti

Bracciale e/o choker Love Cables in oro 18 carati
Bracciale e/o choker Love Cables in oro 18 carati
Anello Love Cables in oro 18 carati
Anello Love Cables in oro 18 carati

Anello ottonale in oro rosa e diamanti Swing Swing
Anello ottonale in oro rosa e diamanti Swing Swing







Alberti, the classic for all




Alberti, a company in Valenza (Italy) that develops jewellery, from design to final creation ♦

Alberti: the beauty of jewelry without exaggerating. In Valenza, in the goldsmith tradition of the Piedmontese jewelery district, since 1974 the company has been offering the processing of rings and pendants made according to the good habits consolidated by the centuries-old tradition. The company was born from the initiative of an ambitious and young sales person, who collaborated with a passionate production manager, with extensive experience in making superior quality jewellery. The idea, respected, was to propose classic jewels, which were then renewed over time.

Gioielli di Alberti in oro, diamanti, pietre semi preziose
Gioielli di Alberti in oro, diamanti, pietre semi preziose

Alberti is one of those brands where a solitaire ring corresponds exactly to a solitaire ring: a brilliant cut diamond on a white gold circle, without distorting the basic idea of the jewel. The rings have their large gemstone, emerald, diamond or sapphire, surrounded by a crown of small brilliant-cut diamonds on white gold. Classics. But that’s not all: there is no shortage of jewels with original combinations of gems or very modern designs, as in the rings seen at Vicenzaoro. The company also manufactures jewelry for third parties, which it sells largely on international markets.
Anelli in oro rosa con diamanti
Anelli in oro rosa con diamanti

Anelli in oro con pietre semi preziose
Anelli in oro con pietre semi preziose
Collana in oro bianco e diamanti
Collana in oro bianco e diamanti
Orecchini in oro bianco
Orecchini in oro bianco

Anello in oro bianco con tormalina paraiba
Anello in oro bianco con tormalina paraiba







Under an ancient sea with Chiara Passoni





The jewels of Chiara Passoni, precious stones and ancient teeth of the prehistoric shark ♦ ︎

Now the jewels of the sea have more jewels. But they are not colored anemones, dolphins that jump on the waves or corals that empurple exotic atolls. The new jewels of the sea or, better, dedicated to the oceans, are those of Chiara Passoni. They are not, however, simple jewels inspired by the kingdom of Neptune. Because Chiara Passoni has a symbiotic relationship with the sea: probably, if she could, she would live in a shell like the Botticelli’s Venus. For years the Milanese designer has sailed the seas all over the world. Over and under. On large and small boats and as divers, deep in the seas. And in her network has collected an absolute passion for the marine world as well as, more generally, for the natural balance. This harmony has been translated into his jewels.

Her Jurassic capsule collection goes even further: it embraces nature in an ultramillenary time frame, indeed, prehistoric.

La sua Jurassic capsule collection va anche oltre: abbraccia la natura in un arco temporale ultramillenario, anzi, preistorico.

Anello Africa Queen collection
Anello Africa Queen collection

The jewels, in fact, are made using fossil teeth of megalodon, the great ancestor of the shark. Fossil teeth that are unique pieces, combined with sapphires and diamonds, gold and silver. The designer also emphasizes that the words “Respect Your Nature” are engraved on every jewel. In all there are 12 pieces, from the necklace to the bracelet, with diamonds and shades of sapphires. The jewels are declined in different shades: from blue to pink to black. Each piece has a (very long) history and is different from the others: from the abyss to the jewelry of today, it is a journey lasting millions of years.

Anello con rubini cabochon e diamanti
Anello con rubini cabochon e diamanti
Bracciale Kundalini in legno e diamanti
Bracciale Kundalini in legno e diamanti
Dente fossile Megalodon, uno squalo preistorico estinto 5 milioni di anni oro bianco e brillanti
Dente fossile Megalodon, uno squalo preistorico estinto 5 milioni di anni oro bianco e brillanti

Bracciale galuchat con diamanti
Bracciale galuchat con diamanti

Bracciale rigido in oro bianco 18K, argento 925, zaffiri blu, brillanti. Denti fossili di: Carcharinus Plumbeus, nome comune squalo delle secche. epoca Pliocene-Miocene, circa 5 milioni di anni fa. Ritrovamento presso Bone Valley Group, Venice, Florida (USA). Carcharoides Catticus, epoca Miocene, circa 5-10 milioni di anni fa. Ritrovamento presso Antwerp, Belgio
Bracciale rigido in oro bianco 18K, argento 925, zaffiri blu, brillanti. Denti fossili di: Carcharinus Plumbeus, nome comune squalo delle secche. epoca Pliocene-Miocene, circa 5 milioni di anni fa. Ritrovamento presso Bone Valley Group,Venice, Florida (USA). Carcharoides Catticus, epoca Miocene, circa 5-10 milioni di anni fa.Ritrovamento presso Antwerp, Belgio

Collana in oro 18k, argento 925, zaffiri neri, brillanti. Dente fossile Carcharocles Megalodon (h.60x50), Pliocene-Miocene, circa 4 - 7 milioni di anni fa. Ritrovamento Contea di Beaufort, Carolina del Sud (Usa)
Collana in oro 18k, argento 925, zaffiri neri, brillanti. Dente fossile Carcharocles Megalodon (h.60×50), Pliocene-Miocene, circa 4 – 7 milioni di anni fa. Ritrovamento Contea di Beaufort, Carolina del Sud (Usa)






Precious Amore for Leo Pizzo




Amore is an Italian word known all over the world, like other popular terms like mamma or, if you prefer, pizza. Love is universal, it has no boundaries, it has no age, it has no colors. But it has a shape recognized by all, the heart. The organ that keeps blood circulating in the veins is also the one that beats the fastest when emotions overwhelm the mind. Leo Pizzo, an Italian maison from Valencia, knows these things very well and for this reason he conceived the Amore collection, which uses the eternal silhouette of the heart to symbolize the passion of the couple.

Anello in oro bianco e diamanti bianchi a forma di cuore
Anello in oro bianco e diamanti bianchi a forma di cuore

The Amore collection is made of gold and also uses brilliant-cut diamonds combined with precious stones such as pink sapphires to complete the pavé that completely covers the surface of the jewel. The hearts are slightly rounded, with a volume that helps to make the three-dimensionality of the jewel visible. The Amore collection includes rings, earrings and pendants linked to a double white gold chain.
LEO PIZZO anello zaffiri diamanti scaled

Orecchini in oro bianco e pavé di diamanti e zaffiri rosa
Anello in oro rosa con diamanti bianchi e zaffiri rosa
Orecchini a forma di cuore in oro bianco e pavé di diamanti
Orecchini in oro bianco e pavé di diamanti

Collana con pendente in oro bianco e pavé di diamanti
Collana con pendente in oro bianco e pavé di diamanti







The diamond jewels worn by Rihanna




Rihanna’s return to the stage in a live performance after six years, on the occasion of Super Bowl LVII, was widely commented, starting from her surprise at her pregnancy. For the 13-minute show, the singer wore three pieces designed to measure by Jonathan Anderson, creative director of the Spanish brand Loewe. The red sneakers are the result of Maison Margiela’s collaboration with sports shoe brand Salomon.

Rihanna con tre mono orecchini di diamanti by Messika
Rihanna con tre mono orecchini di diamanti by Messika

Maxi down jacket with integrated gloves is instead by Alaïa, the brand founded by the late Tunisian couturier Azzedine Alaïa. However, the song sung at the end, Diamonds, was the most apt: the Barbadian singer showed up with a series of diamond-based jewels by the Parisian maison Messika. On stage in Arizona, in front of about 190 million spectators, Rihanna chose some of Messika’s high jewelry earrings: a single Illusionnistes mono earring broken into three parts, Equilibristes clips, another Magnetic Love mono earring, jewels from the Diamond Equalizer collection , diamond clip from the Illusionistes line. The right choice for a brilliant performance.

Rihanna sul palco del superbowl 2023 con orecchino di Messika
Rihanna sul palco del superbowl 2023 con orecchino Magnetic Love di Messika
Rihanna indossa un unico mono orecchino Illusionnistes scomposto in tre parti
Rihanna indossa un unico mono orecchino Illusionnistes scomposto in tre parti
Rihanna con gli orecchini di diamanti by Messika
Rihanna con gli orecchini di diamanti by Messika
Rihanna nella conferenza stampa che ha preceduto l'esibizione per il superbowl
Rihanna nella conferenza stampa che ha preceduto l’esibizione per il superbowl







Repossi high jewelery with La Ligne




Fine jewelry, but no frills. Luxurious, rich, but essential jewels: clean, modern lines, with clear geometries. Also for Repossi, the brand founded by Gaia Repossi and now part of the Lvmh group, the time has come for a very high-end collection, with a leap in quality compared to the production of medium-high-end jewels created by the Italian designer who moved to Paris . The collection includes 15 pieces and was presented on the occasion of the couture week, it is called La Ligne, a name that is also in line with the denomination of previous works by Gaia Repossi.

Bracciale in oro bianco con diamanti per 9,27 carati
Bracciale in oro bianco con diamanti per 9,27 carati

Open and closed, spatial concept, empty and full: these are the concepts of contrast at the basis of the collection. Circles and straight lines represent the geometry of the volumes, while diamonds are used as points of light to underline the structure of the jewels, made in polished white gold. Rings, necklaces and large bracelets take up and expand the brand’s design lines, but in a more opulent dimension.
Collana in oro bianco con diamanti per 15,5 carati
Collana in oro bianco con diamanti per 15,5 carati

Anello in oro bianco e diamanti della collezione La Ligne
Anello in oro bianco e diamanti della collezione La Ligne

Anello in oro bianco e diamanti
Anello in oro bianco e diamanti







The metamorphosis of high jewelery by De Beers




High jewelry that transforms itself and becomes the subject of a metamorphosis. It happens with the new De Beers collection Metamorphosis  which is inspired by the transformation of something, or someone, into another of a different nature, as happens in mythological or fantasy stories. But, in this case, the metamorphoses are those that are part of nature, at least in the intentions of the specialized brand and almost synonymous with diamonds. In any case, jewels are ideally linked to natural events, such as the four seasons. Precisely for this reason, the jewels have been designed and created with warm colours, such as pink or yellow gold, brown and yellow diamonds.

Anello con diamanti bianchi, gialli e brown
Anello con diamanti bianchi, gialli e brown

Furthermore, the goldsmith’s work is very elaborate, with refined setting of precious stones. Goldsmith technique enthusiasts can admire the use of a fil couteau (i.e. a knife setting), a serti neige (i.e. a sort of snow pavé, more irregular) and the use of perlage (i.e. gold beads ). Among the others, for its creative flair, an ear cuff-style earring with four finely crafted fringes hanging from diamonds of different sizes stands out. At the end of each fringe is a colored titanium drop. These items can also be removed and worn separately, as charms on a bracelet.
Bracciale della collezione Metamorphosis
Bracciale della collezione Metamorphosis

The necklace can also be transformed with a detachable clip and pear-shaped yellow diamond: it can be worn individually as a brooch. These, however, are only the first jewels of the collection, a line called Prelude. More pieces will arrive for the summer.
Orecchini a cerchio in oro rosa, bianco e diamanti
Orecchini a cerchio in oro rosa, bianco e diamanti

Collana con una clip staccabile e diamante a forma di pera: può essere indossata come una spilla
Collana con una clip staccabile e diamante a forma di pera: può essere indossata come una spilla

Ear cuff in oro, diamanti, titanio
Ear cuff in oro, diamanti, titanio







The two stars of Conte Diamonds




It’s called Conte Diamonds, but in its catalog there are not only diamonds. Indeed, stones with other colors abound, from Colombian emeralds to tanzanite, from sapphires to rubies. Gems are, in any case, the focus around which the company’s activity takes place, an evolution born in 2011 from the family tradition, which has been operating in the precious sector since the 1970s. Conte Diamonds is also a company with two poles: it was born in the Naples area and has an office at the Centro Orafo il Tarì in Caserta, while the commercial headquarters and gemological laboratory are located in Milan. Furthermore, the company combines the production of jewels with that of the diamond trade.

Anelli con rubini
Anelli con rubini

The gem business is linked to contacts and partnerships with the operators of the Antwerp Diamond Exchange, but only with natural precious stones that comply with the principles of ethics shared by the Kimberley Process, which guarantees the origin of the raw material from conflict-free areas. Conte Diamonds jewels are completely classic, in the usual design that combines diamonds and selected colored stones, mounted on rings and earrings ready for the jewelery showcases. The Maison also has a younger line, Conte Prime, which offers more accessible jewels. Furthermore, Giuseppe Conte has launched a parallel activity with an original online shopping initiative with the PayBond company.

Anello e orecchini con zaffiri e diamanti
Anello e orecchini con zaffiri e diamanti
Orecchino con diamanti indossato
Orecchino con diamanti indossato
Anello con brillante indossato
Anello con brillante indossato

Giuseppe Conte
Giuseppe Conte

Anelli con diamanti, smeraldi, zaffiri e rubini
Anelli con diamanti, smeraldi, zaffiri e rubini







Poesia Gioielli with Innamorata for Valentine’s Day




What poem is more beautiful than love? It is, therefore, natural that Poesia Gioielli, a Crieri brand, dedicates a collection to the celebration of love, i.e. Valentine’s Day. Consistently, the collection is called Innamorata. The new jewelry line consists of a series of three rings and mini-hoop earrings inspired by the immortal shape of the heart. They are simple and precious jewels. The heart at the center of all the jewels is created with the use of natural rhodolite, a stone of the garnet family with an intense pink color tending towards red. The central stone is flanked by white diamonds in a game of asymmetries which are the hallmark of the collection.

Orecchini in oro rosa, diamanti, rodolite
Orecchini in oro rosa, diamanti, rodolite

Heart rings become a version of the classic diamond solitaire. The jewel is available in different versions: simple, with a pair of diamonds flanking the heart-shaped stone, or with brilliants set along the edge of the gold band. And there is also a double ring, with two circles side by side, one smooth and one with diamonds. Gold is offered in three versions yellow, white and pink. Even the hoop earrings take up the same style as the rings.

Anello in oro bianco versione solitario
Anello in oro bianco versione solitario
Orecchini in oro bianco e giallo, diamanti, rodolite
Orecchini in oro bianco e giallo, diamanti, rodolite
Anello doppio in oro bianco, diamanti e rodolite
Anello doppio in oro bianco, diamanti e rodolite
Anello in oro rosa, diamanti a pavé, rodolite
Anello in oro rosa, diamanti a pavé, rodolite
Anello in oro rosa, diamanti, rodolite
Anello in oro rosa, diamanti, rodolite







Heart diamonds for Crieri’s Valentine’s Day

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A pure love is the dream of lovers. And the color of purity is white, at least in the West. And how to combine purity with passion, sensuality, desire? Crieri takes care of it, with jewels paired with the party of lovers. High-end jewels that use the purest gem there is: the diamond, together with the precious metal par excellence, gold. White, of course. The Valenza-based company specializes, among other things, in tennis-like jewels, but not only. For Valentine’s Day Crieri suggests a necklace and ring with a classic shape and inspiration, with heart-cut diamonds, surrounded by a crown of other small round-cut gems.

Crieri, anello in oro bianco e diamanti della collezione Allure
Crieri, anello in oro bianco e diamanti della collezione Allure

The jewels are part of the Allure collection, which however also includes jewels in rose gold and with brown or black diamonds. Those proposed for Cupid’s party, however, are the white gold version and with the addition of the heart shape, which is a variant of the original line, which features more traditional cut diamonds.

Collana con pendente in diamanti della collezione Allure
Collana con pendente in diamanti della collezione Allure
Orecchini in oro bianco e diamanti
Orecchini in oro bianco e diamanti

Orecchini a bottone in oro bianco e diamanti taglio smeraldo
Orecchini a bottone in oro bianco e diamanti taglio smeraldo







Korloff from black to pink




The Luna collection by the Parisian brand Korloff: gold, diamonds and many rounded geometries ♦

Hold a record is a good starting point, even for the jewels: the Parisian brand Korloff can boast of a record not little, that of the largest black diamond in the world, the 88 carat weight, cut with 57 perfect edges. It is insured for $ 37 million. The Korloff Black is the soul and symbol of society and it is showed around the world for decades.

Il diamante nero di 88 carati Karloff
Il diamante nero di 88 carati Karloff

But of course, the Maison also offers a lot of other jewels.

Anyway, it all started in 1978, when Daniel Paillasseur conceived the brand Korloff Paris, inspired in part by the journey of Korloff family Sapojnikov from Russia to France. In the nineteenth century this precious stone belonged for several generations to the Russian family of Karloff-Sapozhnikov. And according to legend, the Karloff Noir brings good luck and prosperity to those who touch it. Apart from the black diamond that has given him fame, the Parisian brand produces high-level jewelry, as well as watches and other luxury products, such as perfumes. Korloff has 50 boutiques around the world.

Anello Korlove in oro rosa  e diamanti neri
Anello Korlove in oro rosa e diamanti neri
Anello in oro bianco e diamanti della collezione Eclat, ispirata alla piramide dl Louve
Anello in oro bianco e diamanti della collezione Eclat, ispirata alla piramide dl Louve
Orecchini della collezione Eclat in oro rosa e diamanti
Orecchini della collezione Eclat in oro rosa e diamanti

orecchini soleil
Orecchini Soleil in oro giallo e diamanti

Collezione di alta gioielleria Divine Nature, anello con diamanti
Collezione di alta gioielleria Divine Nature, anello con diamanti

Orecchini in oro rosa con 192 diamanti, per 2,50 carati
Orecchini in oro rosa con 192 diamanti, per 2,50 carati







Ferrucci’s jewels




Ferrucci, a small Emilian company that also makes high-end jewels.  ︎

Castel Bolognese is a small Italian village located in the province of Ravenna founded exactly on April 13, 1389. A lot of time has passed since the official deed that sanctioned its birth. There is no news of famous people born in the town nor of particularly important works of art kept in the village. But, despite this, Castel Bolognese has something that has international fame: Ferrucci. It is a jewelry company that has conquered a special space. Alongside the sale of jewelery and watches from the main brands, the company also produces high-end pieces.

Anello in oro bianco e acquamarina
Anello in oro bianco e acquamarina

The story begins in 1985, with Nicola and Alessandra Ferrucci, with the opening of a boutique in Castel Bolognese, combining passion for jewels and ethical commitment. However, the development of the Maison is due to his son Francesco, who launched the Ferrucci brand, after having perfected the goldsmith’s technique in Vicenza, and having traveled between London, Los Angeles and Miami. The jewelery work is demonstrated by pieces that can compare with those of the great Maisons.
Anello in oro bianco e acquamarina
Anello in oro bianco e acquamarina

Anello in oro bianco e smeraldo
Anello in oro bianco e smeraldo
Anello in oro bianco, diamanti e smeraldo
Anello in oro bianco, diamanti e smeraldo

Anello in oro bianco, diamanti e smeraldo
Anello in oro bianco, diamanti e smeraldo







Minawala, luxury between yin and yang




The fantastic jewelry between yin and yang by Minawala, the creation of Shehzad Zaveri ♦ ︎

India is the largest jewelery market. And it is not surprising that there are many jewelers able to conceive jewels of the highest quality. One of these is Minawala and is located in Mumbai, the richest city in the country, and also the capital of one of the most thriving industries: cinema. Just to Bollywood are dedicated a series of jewelery among the richest and most glamorous as they can enjoy the Indian Hollywood divas. Minawala is led by Shehzad Zaveri, who continues the dream of her mother, a woman single who pushed the jeweler to point not only on gold, the traditional material of Indian jewels, but also on diamonds.

Orecchini in oro con diamanti e smeraldi
Orecchini in oro con diamanti e smeraldi

Since the Eighties, after opening the first boutique in Mumbai, Shehzad Zaveri was get a long way. He convinced not only the actors of Bollywood, but also many Westerners. He traveled between London, the Emirates and Monte Carlo. He has learned to know the Western tastes, but also to satisfy the customers of his country. And, he says, he has learned a lot from an Italian jeweler, Bruno Sabbadini, founder of the Milanese jewelery. It was he, told Zaveri, to teach him the nuances of design, and the secrets of marketing and retail. Today, Minawala has four stores in Mumbai and Bengaluru. But, good Indian, he says that the key to success is not just in the quality of his jewels: “At Minawala we try to synchronize the yin with the yang,” he says. And maybe it is true.

Collezione Avighna dedicata a Ganesh, spilla con ametista, diamanti e rubellite
Collezione Avighna dedicata a Ganesh, spilla con ametista, diamanti e rubellite
Spilla in oro rosa con diamanti e rubellite
Spilla in oro rosa con diamanti e rubellite
Collier con diamanti bianchi e gialli
Collier con diamanti bianchi e gialli
Orecchini in oro con diamanti
Orecchini in oro con diamanti

Orecchini con lavanda intagliata e perle
Orecchini con lavanda intagliata e perle

Anello a forma di turbante in oro bianco, diamanti, turchesi
Anello a forma di turbante in oro bianco, diamanti, turchesi







Winter vibes for Messika




Vibes, i.e. vibrations, the emotional state of a person or the atmosphere of a place that are perceived. And, in case any emotion is related to a jewel with diamonds, here is the D-Vibes collection by Messika. The Parisian Maison celebrates winter with this line of jewelry that combines gold with pavé diamonds, with the aim of arousing emotions. The jewels, also enhanced by the images taken by Isabelle Bonjean, include the classic tennis bracelet, but with a new, more modern interpretation. Emerald-cut diamonds and multi-row chains serve to create elegant jewelry.

Gioielli per l'inverno 2022 by Messika
Gioielli per l’inverno 2022 by Messika. Foto: Isabelle Bonjean

I imagined this photoshoot as a dj set, mixing collections like music samples. Suddenly, the sounds began to resonate and bring out a new rhythm, as with these classics from the maison that are continuously renewed.
Valerie Messika

Diamanti per l'inverno 2022 by Messika. Foto: Isabelle Bonjean
Diamanti per l’inverno 2022 by Messika. Foto: Isabelle Bonjean

The D-Vibes collection, in fact, does not abandon the celebrated style of the brand, which combines a modern and refined design with a variety of diamonds that combine in shape and quantity in different combinations, as in the historic Move collection, which is now reinterpreted with new variations. Like Move Uno, for example, or Imperial Move. Winter also brings new additions to the Divine Enigma collection in white gold and, of course, diamonds.

Gioielli Messika. Foto: Isabelle Bonjean
Gioielli Messika. Foto: Isabelle Bonjean
Gioielli Messika indossati. Photo:Isabelle Bonjean
Gioielli Messika indossati. Photo:Isabelle Bonjean
Collezione D-Vibes indossata. Foto: Isabelle Bonjean
Collezione D-Vibes indossata. Foto: Isabelle Bonjean
Anello e bracciali Lucky Move Onyx indossati. Foto: Isabelle Bonjean
Anello e bracciali Lucky Move Onyx indossati. Foto: Isabelle Bonjean
Move Uno ankle bracelet. Foto: Isabelle Bonjean
Move Uno ankle bracelet. Foto: Isabelle Bonjean
Foto: Isabelle Bonjean
Foto: Isabelle Bonjean

Bracciale Divine Enigma indossato. Foto: Isabelle Bonjean
Bracciale Divine Enigma indossato. Foto: Isabelle Bonjean







Lugano Diamonds, the official luxury




From California, Orange County, Lugano Diamonds luxury jewels. No, the city of Switzerland has nothing to do with it ♦

Born in Israel, Moti Ferder served four years in his country’s army as a captain in a combat unit. A Spartan life, on a tightrope and with little free time. A very unusual premise for a luxury jeweler, one of those who sell necklaces, rings and bracelets that cost tens of thousands of dollars. Yet it is the story of the founder of Lugano Diamonds, a Californian brand that has become famous for its ability to offer jewels with stratospheric quality precious stones.

Anello con diamante fancy yellow taglio cuscino di 9 carati
Anello con diamante fancy yellow taglio cuscino di 9 carati

His first military life was very useful, according to the jeweler: “I was 19 and the responsibility of 400 soldiers: an indelible experience, which taught me the importance of getting things done”. Actually, there is another thing that was useful to Mr. Ferder: his father was a diamond dealer. In short, from an early age, he had direct experience with precious stones. Teachings that since 2005 he has put to good use in Newport Beach, with the Lugano Diamonds brand. It is not known (to us) why the former army officer chose the Swiss city as the name of his brand. It is known, however, that his extra-luxury jewelry continues to offer particularly sumptuous pieces, such as those you see on this page.In 2021 Lugano Diamonds was acquired by the investment company Compass Diversified for 256 million dollars, but the founder has remained at the helm of the Maison.

Orecchini con zaffiri blu e diamanti
Orecchini con zaffiri blu per 18 carati e diamanti
Orecchini con smeraldi e diamanti
Orecchini con smeraldi e diamanti
Anello flessibile con opale e diamanti
Anello flessibile con opale e diamanti verdi
Anello Riccio di mare con diamante rosa di 1,4 carati
Anello Riccio di mare con diamante rosa di 1,4 carati

Orecchini Siren con tanzanite per 30 carati
Orecchini Siren con tanzanite per 30 carati

Spilla Butterfly con 44 carati di opale, 27 carati di tsavoriti, 5 carati di diamanti
Spilla Butterfly con 44 carati di opale, 27 carati di tsavoriti, 5 carati di diamanti







The special diamonds of Jean Dousset




Granddaughter of Louis Cartier, he worked by Caumet and Boucheron: to Jean Dousset does not lack credentials … ♦

Good blood does not lie, according to an old proverb: it is confirmed by Jean Dousset, great-grandson of Louis Cartier, and now the owner of a brand that bears his name. His jewels could not betray the family traditions. On the other hand, the curriculum of the designer is very respectable. He began his career began by Chaumet, then continued by Boucheron, where it was led by Alain Boucheron in person.

Anello con iniziali in oro giallo e diamanti
Anello con iniziali in oro giallo e diamanti

In 1999 he passed under the banner of Van Cleef & Arpels, as international director for the events of fine jewelry. Eventually, though, he decided to capitalize on its experience and set up her own fashion house. Its philosophy is the pursuit of quality, but in a smart way. A place of honor is occupied by diamonds: “Most jewelers focus exclusively on 4C, simply because it is the kind of knowledge base that consumers can understand,” he says. “The 4C are the guidelines for the diamond trade, which have been developed to judge the rarity of stone and so its price … But do not talk about the beauty of a stone, nor of its charm! While several diamonds have identical 4C, as shown on their certificate GIA, and the same price, when viewed next to each other will be unequaled in terms of beauty. A diamond will always be more desirable than others. And it is the stone that we’re looking for. ”
Jean-Dousset vicino al ritratto di Louis Cartier
Jean-Dousset vicino al ritratto di Louis Cartier

The workmanship of a diamond, the relationship between color and cut are the terms of choice. And the result is definitely of a high standard, as these jewels testify. As demonstrated by one of the Maison’s most important pieces, Margaret, ring with a D Color, Flawless and Type IIa diamond, 5 carat, oval cut. Margaret is one of only seven diamonds with an original raw weight of 192.96 carats. It took 76 hours to cut this stone to perfection. The ring was created in two shades of metal: an eternity set in 18k rose gold and platinum tips to preserve the exceptional brightness of the center stone.

Anello eternity Sophia con diamanti ovali
Anello eternity Sophia con diamanti ovali
Anello Chelsea della collezione La Vie en Rose con diamante a pera
Anello Chelsea della collezione La Vie en Rose con diamante a pera
Solitario con diamante ovale
Solitario con diamante ovale

Anello Eloise in oro bianco e diamanti
Anello Eloise in oro bianco e diamanti

Anello di Jean Dousset. All'interno la pietra di colore (a scelta) che è la firma della Maison
Anello di Jean Dousset. All’interno la pietra di colore (a scelta) che è la firma della Maison







In the design of L’Dzen




An international background, a family tradition in jewelry, a great desire to enter the Olympus of luxury designers: with these premises Payal Shah founded L’Dzen. The designer’s mother and father worked as consultants for the diamond market in Singapore and Hong Kong, where Payal Shah established his Maison (but sells worldwide). This training started when she was a little girl served her to combine the commercial aspect with the creative one. By the way, the name L’Dzen literally means The Design By Payal Shah. Before creating jewelry, in fact, Payal Shah obtained a degree in architecture and design from the University of Westminster, London, and a diploma in Interior Design, also obtained in the English capital. Not only that: she started working as a designer for luxury hotel furniture.

Orecchini in oro rosa 18 carati, diamanti e pietre di colore
Orecchini Vera in oro rosa 18 carati, diamanti e pietre di colore

Until the desire to merge the cultural roots of India with the Chinese tradition emerged: the result is L’Dzen Jewelry, founded in 2011, when Payal Shah was 21 years old. But, in reality, the style of the Maison has nothing of the traditional Indian and Chinese elements, except an explicit desire to offer luxury jewelry. One of the most recent collections, for example, is called Gun’s N ‘Roses, like the Californian rock band. One of the aspects that distinguishes L’Dzen jewels is lightness: even with larger earrings you can barely feel the weight. Michelle Obama, Katy Perry, Rihanna and Nick Jonas were spotted on the red carpet with L’Dezen jewels.

Anello in oro 18 carati, diamanti e zaffiri rosa
Anello in oro 18 carati, diamanti e zaffiri rosa
Orecchini Briar in oro giallo e diamanti
Orecchini Briar in oro giallo e diamanti
Orecchini in oro giallo e diamanti
Orecchini in oro giallo e diamanti

Orecchini in oro, smalto, diamanti
Orecchini in oro, smalto, diamanti

Anelli in oro bianco e diamanti, indossati
Anelli in oro bianco e diamanti, indossati

Il brand produce anche borse, come questa Brenda Fleur Headband
Il brand produce anche borse, come questa Brenda Fleur Headband







Djoula jewelry for Izabel Goulart




Izabel Goulart is a Brazilian model of Portuguese and Italian origins, also known for having been one of the angels of Victoria’s Secret for the period from 2005 to 2008. The model is now also the face and hands for Djoula, the Parisian maison of high-end jewelery range. Izabel was photographed by Sabine Villiard wearing Djoula’s jewels, rigorously in the white gold version and with a copious number of diamonds. However, the French brand also offers two versions of the same jewels in yellow and pink gold.

Izabel Goulart indossa i gioielli Djoula. Photo: Sabine Villiard
Izabel Goulart indossa i gioielli Djoula. Photo: Sabine Villiard

The jewels are variously inspired by the world of American cinema and the red carpet. The collections worn, not surprisingly, are called Beverly Hills or Fame, and have in common the use of diamonds which in most cases have a baguette cut. The square shape composes pleasant geometric shapes, without exceeding edges or surfaces that are not suitable for wearing. The highlight of the series are earrings with asymmetrical fringes. Price: 35,500 euros.
Orecchini Baguette Asymetrical Hanging
Orecchini Baguette Asymetrical Hanging

Anello Graphic Diamond
Anello Graphic Diamond

Orecchini Berverly Hills con diamanti baguette
Orecchini Berverly Hills con diamanti baguette

Anello Spiral della linea Berverly Hills
Anello Spiral della linea Berverly Hills

Anello di diamanti Jodie
Anello di diamanti Jodie

Izabel Goulart nella foto di  Sabine Villiard
Izabel Goulart nella foto di Sabine Villiard







Vrai’s green choice




For some years the world of jewelry has been divided in two: on the one hand those who support the use of artificially created diamonds with sophisticated machinery, on the other those who do not want to give up natural diamonds, extracted from the earth. Vrai is a jewelry brand that has chosen to use diamonds created in the laboratory. At the base is the initiative of Martin Roscheisen, an Austrian-American entrepreneur. Roscheisen was among the first to understand the commercial potential of the Internet in the late 1990s, and he was also one of the first Silicon Valley entrepreneurs to focus on green energy technology. In 2015, Roscheisen launched Diamond Foundry, with backing from Leonardo DiCaprio, and in November 2016, Diamond Foundry bought jewelry brand Vrai.

Orecchini Huggie in oro 14 carati e diamanti
Orecchini Huggie in oro 14 carati e diamanti

The brand is keen to underline the green aspect: Vrai diamonds are produced by Diamond Foundry in Wenatchee, in the State of Washington, USA, using 100% hydroelectric energy. The company has been Carbon Neutral certified since 2017. Vrai’s jewels are made of 14-karat gold, with a modern, fairly simple design. The 14 carats together with laboratory diamonds allows prices to be contained: a gold ring with a 0.5 carat stone, sold online, is offered at around 1500 dollars.

Orecchini pendenti in oro 14 carati e diamanti
Orecchini pendenti in oro 14 carati e diamanti
Anello chevalier in oro 14 carati e diamante lab grown
Anello chevalier in oro 14 carati e diamante lab grown
Orecchini in oro 14 carati e diamanti sintetici con diverso taglio
Orecchini in oro 14 carati e diamanti sintetici con diverso taglio
Orecchini con diamanti di laboratorio ovali e taglio smeraldo
Orecchini con diamanti di laboratorio ovali e taglio smeraldo
Anello Toi et Moi in oro 14 carati e diamanti di laboratorio
Anello Toi et Moi in oro 14 carati e diamanti di laboratorio

Anello Tori et Moi con diamanti di laboratorio a pera e taglio smeraldo
Anello Tori et Moi con diamanti di laboratorio a pera e taglio smeraldo







Annamaria Cammilli increases Prestige




Annamaria Cammilli over the years has been able to conquer many women with her jewels with wavy and sinuous shapes, represented by the Dune and Velaa line, but also with the equally soft Goccia line. The latter has evolved into a collection on the edge of high jewelry, called Prestige. In essence, the Florentine brand does not abandon the style already used for another version called Premiere, but enriches it. As always, the Prestige line uses the characteristic velvety processing of gold, which takes on pastel colors exclusive to the Maison, such as black lava, beige, Ice or champagne, the result of refined alloys.

Anello della linea Prestige  18Kt Black Lava and White Ice Gold with Diamonds
Anello della linea Prestige 18Kt Black Lava and White Ice Gold with Diamonds

The main feature of the jewels, however, is the combination of gold with pear-cut diamonds or tanzanites that are inserted inside the hollow droplet, or petal, surface of the jewel. All bordered by a line of pavé diamonds. The new pieces in the Prestige line include various rings, pendants and earrings.
Prestige Series Ring, 18Kt White Ice Gold with Diamonds
Prestige Series Ring, 18Kt White Ice Gold with Diamonds

Ring, 18Kt Natural Beige Gold with Tanzanite and Diamonds
Ring, 18Kt Natural Beige Gold with Tanzanite and Diamonds
Pendant, 18Kt Pink Champagne Gold with Tanzanite and Diamonds
Pendant, 18Kt Pink Champagne Gold with Tanzanite and Diamonds

Prestige Series Earrings, 18Kt Pink Champagne Gold with Tanzanite and Diamonds
Prestige Series Earrings, 18Kt Pink Champagne Gold with Tanzanite and Diamonds







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