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Annamaria Cammilli’s shades with Dune Color

Published on September 14, 2022

Orecchino in oro indossato della collezione Dune Color con tormalina rosa e diamante

The soft undulations, which are Annamaria Cammilli‘s trademark, are colored. The Dune collection, launched by the Florentine brand in 2010, is renewed year after year with small or large innovations which, in any case, leave the aesthetic imprinting of the jewels unchanged, composed of parallel gold bands, which have inside small gems set. A longevity that has been facilitated not only by the supple irregularity of the curves of the rings, earrings or pendants, but also by the possibility of replicating the design with the eight abundant colors of gold that are another of the brand’s prerogatives.

For 2022 Annamaria Cammilli adds a new line: Dune Color, which combines the design of the collection with the colors of semiprecious stones, especially tourmalines, but also tanzanites and peridot. The gems are present in shades of green, red or blue. Together with the semi-precious stones, moreover, the jewels are also enriched with brilliant-cut diamonds, which increase the brightness of the jewel and, of course, also its value.

Anello in oro e diamanti della collezione Dune

Orecchini della collezione Dune Color con diamanti champagne e tormaline azzurre

Pendente in oro 18 carati con tormaline e peridoto

Pendente in oro con tormalina rosa e diamanti

The truth about synthetic diamonds according to Assogemme

Published on September 13, 2022

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Are diamonds produced with sophisticated machines the same as those that are millions of years old and extracted from the depths of the Earth? Is it right to modestly define the diamonds created by a company with the term “grown in the laboratory“, as if they were greenhouse tomatoes that you buy at the supermarket? And, again, to what extent are diamonds created with an industrial process environmentally friendly? All questions that should be asked more often by those who want to buy a diamond jewel (the same goes for other gems). Each choice has pros and cons but, probably, it is a stretch to identify diamonds resulting from complicated technological procedures (which require a lot of energy) as green gems. Even if few know it.

Il talk a Vicenzaoro. Da sinistra: Marco Carniello, direttore della divisione Jewellery & Fashion Italian Exhibition Group, Guido Damiani Grassi, presidente del Gruppo Damiani, Raffaele Ciardulli, consulente del lusso e Paolo Cesari, presidente di Assogemme e di Futurgem, Claudia Piaserico, presidente di Federorafi

That natural and true are synonymous with authenticity, also desirable when choosing a precious object destined to represent our emotions of greatest value such as love, gratitude, celebration of a success, is certainly a personal opinion, but I believe it is widely acceptable. . It is above all by starting from the use of clear and shared terminology that it is possible to correctly describe the world of diamonds to its customers. The commitment of manufacturing companies, industry professionals and trade associations already active in this regard must be increasingly oriented in this direction. Only in this way can we talk about the ethics of natural diamonds.
Guido Damiani, president of the Damiani Group and of the Assogemme Ethics Committee

An opportunity to deepen the topic was given to Vicenzaoro by the comparison organized by Assogemme, the Italian national organization that represents the companies that embrace the jewelery supply chain, made up of the main operators in the field of colored gems, precious stones , semiprecious and hard, diamonds and corals. Objective: to clarify a concept that seems trivial, but that marketing operations have helped to confuse. In other words, there is a difference between what is the result of nature, or more precisely, the contribution of powerful geological upheavals, from what is the result of a technical procedure, as if it were a smartphone. Even if the composition of the two stones, natural and laboratory, is identical from a chemical point of view.

Controllo del reattore al plasma CVD che produce diamanti in laboratorio di De Beers

Guido Damiani, for example, pointed out that it is wrong to consider the production of synthetic diamonds as ecologically sustainable. If only large amounts of energy are needed to produce diamonds. And most of these gems are produced in China, where most of the electricity is obtained from polluting coal-fired plants. Of course, the mines are not a pleasant place and natural oases. But, given that for years they have come under the lens of the media, they have adopted measures to contain environmental damage and respect for the protection of those who work. Among other things, in many countries the gem mines are a source of livelihood for local populations.

Also in the meeting organized by Assogemme another aspect emerged that should not be underestimated. While a natural diamond is a safe haven asset, that is, it has a value that is preserved over time (albeit with variations, as for gold), a synthetic gem is an artificial product that is destined to lose economic appeal, also because quantities are produced. always increasing.

Un diamante grezzo emerge dal reattore al plasma CVD

Having said all this, what is the solution? It seems obvious: to inform more and better those who want to buy a diamond jewel. Knowing can help you make an informed choice, as Claudia Piaserico, president of Federorafi, argues. Also because the boom in so-called lab grown diamonds, supported by lower prices than natural gems and the misunderstanding that they are more environmentally friendly, has created uncertainty. If we then add that the company that identifies itself with the diamond, De Beers, also produces synthetic gems, the confusion is complete. For this Federorafi, presses on the European Federation of Jewelery, with the aim of obtaining clearer rules, perhaps with an EU law. It would be precious, it must be said.

The two streets of Sophie Bille Brahe

Published on September 11, 2022

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Orecchini ispirati alle sculture di Calder con perle di acqua dolce

Sophie Bille Brahe summarizes in itself the characteristics of Nordic design: simple, yet surprising, light despite the dimensions, rigorous without missing the imagination. Well-outlined ideas: on her website you can choose two ways: pearls or diamonds. Stop. But behind the choice restricted to two types of jewelry, there is a vast world.

Orecchino singolo in oro giallo 18 carati e diamanti per 1,52 carati VVS

Sophie is Danish. She was born in Copenhagen (Denmark), one of the cities with the highest percentage of jewelers. The designer is one of those who started to deal with jewelry early, as a child in a small laboratory where she expressed her alternative bohemian attitude. The designer studied jewelry design at the Royal College of Art in London and trained with master jewelers in Copenhagen. She founded his Maison in 2011. A curious aspect: a great-great-great-grandfather of the designer was the famous sixteenth-century astronomer Tycho Brahe, who discovered the phenomenon of supernovae. And Sophie Bille Brahe often is inspired by the night sky for her collections.

Anello Ocean de Fleurs in oro giallo 18 carati e diamanti

Bracciale Fleur de Tennis in oro giallo 18 carati e diamanti

Anello Grand Ensemble Ruban in oro giallo e diamanti

Collana di perle Grand Peggy in oro 14 carati e perle di acqua dolce — Collana Grand Peggy in oro 14 carati e perle di acqua dolce

Orecchini Grande rosette in oro 14 carati e perle di acqua dolce

Orecchino Claudia con perle di acqua dolce su oro 14 carati

Ring with diamond: 10 rules to keep it well

Published on September 8, 2022

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The 10 rules to keep your diamond ring sparkling and perfect ♦ ︎

The diamond ring is the classic jewel that gives itself for engagement or some other important occasion. In short, it is a jewel more special than the others. Unfortunately, however, it can get damaged over time. That’s why care and attention are needed for your diamond ring. If you want to have a ring always shiny and clean, sparkling as when you received it (or purchased) read these 10 simple rules.

L'anello di fidanzamento di Zara Phillips — L’anello di fidanzamento di Zara Phillips

1 Beware of creams. First of all give time to creams, moisturizers, soaps and cosmetic products in general to be absorbed by the skin before wearing your ring. The reason is that cosmetics contain substances that can ruin the brilliance of the metal: they are enemies of jewelry.

Attenzione all'uso delle creme — Attenzione all’uso delle creme

2 Wear the ring last. Wear the ring only after you have completed the clothing: in this way you will prevent the diamond from becoming entangled in clothing while putting it on. It happens, in fact, that the diamond can come out of the setting if it attaches to a crease or an eyelet of the dress while you are wearing it. In this case there is also the risk of losing the stone, especially if it is very small: it can slip into who knows where and lose it forever.

Anello di Boucheron in platino, con diamante di 11 carati

3 Danger of house cleaning. Cleaning the house makes the environment healthier, but it can ruin your ring. Chemicals and bumps are enemies of your jewelry, especially diamond rings. If you need to wash the dishes, place the ring on a dry shelf away from detergents. Two drops of liquid detergent occasionally cannot ruin your ring with brilliant, but in the long run they can make the metal dull. Also, in housework it is easy to hit the ring against furniture or other surfaces that can even chip the stone. Of course, diamond is the hardest natural material that exists, but it is not indestructible.

4 No sport, watch out for the sea. But only when you wear your ring. Gardening or playing a sport are excellent activities, but they can damage or dirty the jewel. Between a bezel and the stone, or between the prongs that hold the diamond in place, dirt can easily nest, like the earth in the case of gardening. Not to mention the impacts that the ring can suffer when practicing sports. Does the diamond ring get damaged by sea water? A swim in the sea can leave traces of salt: if you have been imprudent enough to throw yourself into the water with a diamond ring, rinse it immediately in fresh water. Among other things, in contact with cold water, the fingers of the hand tend to decrease in volume and the risk of the year slipping out while swimming.

Pietre come i turchesi possono rovinarsi con l'acqua di mare — Pietre come i turchesi possono rovinarsi con l’acqua di mare

5 Stay awake. It is best not to sleep when wearing a diamond ring. During sleep, in fact, the metal can be inadvertently deformed: you cannot control the movements of your body in bed (especially if you have a restless sleep). The prongs that clamp the diamond on top of your ring are quite delicate: they can hold the stone, but not if they are subjected to a pressure of several kilos (even if you are thin, the ring still suffers). It is better to remember to remove the ring and put it in its case. Better still if you give him a clean first.

6 Purchase a magnifying glass. It is a great idea if you want to be aware of the conditions of your favorite jewel. Buy a good magnifying glass and carefully observe the wear and tear of the metal and the setting of the diamond, or the prongs (the claws that tighten the stone), which must be perfectly firm and in their original form. If you notice any problems, take the ring to the jeweler immediately. Better to correct a possible defect immediately.

7 A solitaire is happy alone. The single diamond ring is also called solitaire. It is a good reason to keep it alone, in its own box or case. In fact, if mixed with other jewels, the ring can easily be scratched, especially if it comes into contact with other hard stones: such as diamonds and rubies. In addition, the diamond ring is also a special symbol of affection, an anniversary, a happy moment. In short, your ring has the right to special treatment.

8 Grab it by the tail. It is a saying: we have never met a ring with a tail (although there are jewelers who indulge themselves in ring with strange shapes). We mean that when you lift the ring try not to grab it where the diamond is set, but take the golden circle between your fingers: the diamond so the stone will not be in contact with the fat of the skin, which tarnishes the brightness of the stone . In addition, you will not run the risk of deforming the most delicate part of the jewel, which serves to hold the stone firm.

9 Clean it! Clean it! Clean it! A diamond is forever, but dust also tends to remain with you for eternity. Inside, between the prongs and the stone, or in the bezel: day after day in your jewel grains of unwanted material accumulate. In addition to damaging the jewel, the (almost) invisible dirt can also create health problems, because it can hide dangerous viruses or bacilli. So, the diamond ring must be cleaned regularly, the ideal is once a week (if you always wear it): just a bowl of water and a few drops of detergent, as we have already explained here.

10 Every now and then, bring him back to his home. Which house? The jewelry, of course. If you really care about your ring and if you wear it frequently, it would be good to take it to the jeweler once a year for an overhaul and a thorough cleaning, maybe even for a rhodium-plating of the metal (the patina that makes the gold shiny and which tends to wear out over time). The jeweler will quickly return your shiny ring as you received it the first time, perhaps even eliminating any scratches on the metal.

Shaun Leane’s precious challenge

Published on September 4, 2022

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Anello Quill in oro bianco 18 carati e diamanti

Light jewels, with a curious contrast between art nouveau and minimalism, in full London: here is the work of Shaun Leane ♦

London, a short walk from Bond Street: if you look for Shaun Leane, you’ll stand for accuracy at 18 Woodstock Street. He began to learn the craft when he was 15 in the laboratories of London’s goldsmiths: while his peers were playing football, he learned the art of jewelry, as an apprentice. It was his way: now the brand Shaun Leane invents, proposes and sells prized pieces and, above all, originals. But not outlandish. Shaun Lee is also known for another reason: over the years he has designed sculptural pieces created for Alexander McQueen, highly appreciated during fashion shows.

Shaun says: “We can not look to the future without looking at the past.” Although her jewelry are available to be purchased online, any case, each model are produced only small amounts. Also because it is often not easy to find on the market the necessary elements, such as natural pink pearls, tourmalines or particularly exciting. Prices of jewelry ranging from a few hundred pounds up to 8-10,000. But the ring with two diamonds pear cut 8 carats, set in white gold, with a particularly elaborate design, costs more than 20,000 pounds. The designer also created the engagement ring of Princess Beatrice, daughter of Prince Andrew of England, with Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

La principessa Beatrice, figlia del principe Andrea d'Inghilterra, indossa l'anello di fidanzamento di Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi realizzato da Shaun Leane — La principessa Beatrice, figlia del principe Andrea d’Inghilterra, indossa l’anello di fidanzamento di Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi realizzato da Shaun Leane

La corona di spine disegnata in occasione di una sfilata di Alexander McQueen nel 1996

Anello di fidanzamento in oro giallo 18 carati con diamanti

Anello Aurora in oro, ametista, rodolite

Anello Aurora in oro giallo 18 carti comn quarzo citrino, fumé e arancio

Orecchini Orchid in oro bianco, diamanti, tsavorite, smalto

Orecchini Talon in oro giallo e diamanti

Who buys laboratory diamonds?

Published on September 4, 2022

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Un diamante grezzo emerge dal reattore al plasma CVD di De Beers

Who buys factory-made diamonds? Synthetic diamonds, from a chemical point of view completely identical to natural ones, are a recent bet on the jewelry market. While until a few years ago these diamonds, produced with different methods, were confined for industrial use (for example, for cutting machines), now artificial diamonds are also more widespread in jewelry. Those who sell them define these stones as “grown” or “grown” in the laboratory. Pay attention to it: the two terms, chosen for marketing, suggest that the stones are like plants that grow or are cultivated in a kind of greenhouse. An idea that has thus been associated with the concept of sustainability: the diamonds that come out of a production plant are green, those extracted from the earth are not. An idea that does not all agree with. Certainly, however, they are cheaper diamonds.

In any case, marketing and advertising are powerful tools, as certified by a market research conducted in the United States by The MVEye. The research identified the buyer groups who, according to the analyst firm, are driving explosive global growth in the lab-grown diamond industry. The company has divided the customers of these synthetic diamonds into several groups. The first group is defined as In the Know (i.e. informed) and is made up of millennials between the ages of 25 and 38. In short, young people who have established that laboratory diamonds are truly green. The group, the survey specifies, includes multiple ethnic groups and non-traditional couples.

Orecchini con diamanti di laboratorio Lightbox di De Beers

The second group, on the contrary, has been described as In the Dark (that is, they are in the dark). This segment of people is also made up of millennials between the ages of 25 and 38 who, however, have not heard of lab-grown diamonds. On the other hand, according to The MVEye they can easily be persuaded to buy synthetic diamond jewelry. This group also includes multiple ethnicities and non-traditional couples.

Punto luce di Lightbox — Punto luce con diamante di laboratorio Lightbox

The third group detected is that of Upgraders (ie those who like to update themselves on news). They are more mature consumers, aged 55 or over, but ready to buy engagement rings (if they are sprightly) or more easily for some anniversary. They often don’t have much knowledge about lab-grown diamonds, but they might be motivated to buy a larger size diamond if they find that man-made ones are cheaper. In short, it is a question of budget. Finally, another group has been defined as SPF, which stands for Self-purchasing females, that is, women who buy jewelry for themselves. According to the research, they too would be a type of customer ready to buy an artificial diamond thanks to the price advantage.

How much are colored diamonds worth?

Published on August 27, 2022

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Nel 2013 Pink Star è stato venduto per 83 milioni di dollari

Fancy diamonds, the colored ones, are increasingly in demand. But how much are colored diamonds really worth? ♦

Once the most important aspect was purity. The diamonds had to be absolutely transparent and colorless, as well as free from impurities. It is no coincidence that the value of diamonds was, and still is, determined by the “four Cs” (Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat). If you don’t know what we are talking about, read here. In short, weight and cut, but above all the absence of inclusions or colors. In a few years everything has changed. Now most of the top diamonds sold at auctions are colored, or fancy, as they are called by experts. Many years ago many of these diamonds would have been defined as impure, because the only diamonds considered truly precious were the colorless ones.

Today, however, colored diamonds are skyrocketed, even if not all of them have the same value. Some time ago a 14.82-carat orange diamond was auctioned for over 26 million and Sotheby’s sold the Pink Star, a 59.60-carat pink diamond, for $ 83 million. In addition to the exploit of the auctions, an avalanche of brown, black, gray diamonds and so on have also appeared in jewelry. But the latter have a much lower value than the blue, pink, yellow or red ones (the rarest of all). In a nutshell: not all colored diamonds have the same value. The yellow, pink, blue and red ones are worth more than the brown, black or gray ones.

Diamante tulipano fancy yellow — Vak, diamante tulipano fancy yellow

The color of diamonds is determined by minerals, for example iron, which oxidize and give an unusual hue to the diamond. In short, they are less pure than the colorless ones. But they are rarer. With no other substances in between, the diamond is perfectly transparent. Determining the value of a colored diamond is very complex. As Dominique Dufermont, trader and teacher at the school of Van Cleef & Arpels explained some time ago to the French newspaper Les Echos, to evaluate a colored diamond, several criteria must be taken into account, including obviously the weight and intensity of its color, as well as when cut, which must be perfect. “A pink diamond can be valued even 50 times more than a white one”. The expert gives the example of a bright yellow diamond that went from a valuation of 30,000 euros to 70,000 within two years. Even the brown diamond, which until a few years ago was worth little, today is often ennobled as a cognac color and can reach 2,000 euros per carat if of good quality.

Anello in bronzo, oro bianco e diamante brown by Hemmerle

Unlike colorless diamonds, which must be as transparent as possible, fancy ones acquire more value if their color is intense. In short, the nuance of a white diamond, which for example tends to gray or pale yellow, decreases its price. A fancy diamond, on the other hand, the more colorful it is, the more it has a high price. Although there are exceptions: as in colorless diamonds, the fancy diamond is also valued for its purity and transparency.

Diamante blu da 12,11 carati, taglio marquise, montato su anello

In fact, however, pure diamonds with bold colors are rare: they come, in fact, mostly from the Argyle mine, in Australia. Even a red diamond was found here, considered a miracle: it is 1.56 carats and has been sold for over 2 million dollars, a figure which is equivalent to 6 million per 1 gram (1 carat is equivalent to 0.2 grams). Large colored diamonds are used by top jewelers: blue, like a Harry Winston ring, yellow like those mounted by Dior, or pink used by Bulgari and De Beers. Tiffany has also focused on colored diamonds. The fancy boom is also due to the increasing demand from emerging countries, from India to China. For now, the charm of these stones shows no signs of diminishing. And it will last a long time.

DiamantiBrownnaturali — Diamanti naturali nelle sfumature champagne e cognac

Anello con un diamante fancy vivid purple da 5 carati, taglio radiant, composto da 70 faccette

Anello con un raro diamante verde e diamanti bianchi — Anello in platino con un raro diamante verde e diamanti bianchi

A jewelry slam for Serena Williams

Published on August 24, 2022

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It sounds strange, but in the jewelry collections launched a few years ago by Serena Williams there are no real tennis bracelets. Or, better, there is a jewel defined as a tennis bracelet, but which does not have the shape of the bracelet launched half a century ago by another tennis player, Chris Evert (find the history of tennis bracelets here). Serena Williams is also a great tennis player, who she has now decided to devote herself to something else. Also to jewels, in fact, with her brand Serena Williams Jewelry. The website through which the American tennis player sells jewelry under her name has recently undergone a redesign and has also launched a collection of high jewelry with diamonds and precious metals “ethically sourced and conflict-free”.

The collections have names inspired by the world of tennis: Queen of Your Court, which includes bracelets and necklaces defined as tennis, even if they do not follow the classic model. Unstoppable is the name of another collection, which alludes to Serena’s many tennis successes. The defined tennis shape could actually be defined as riviera, that is, with stones of different sizes to climb. The tennis star has also launched a line of costume jewelry called S by Serena.

Orecchini in oro giallo 10 carati e diamanti

Collana con pendenti a cuore in oro 10 carati e diamanti

Collana con riviera di diamanti in oro 10 carati

Anello Swirl a tre cerchi in oro giallo e diamanti

Bracciale tennis con riviera di diamanti

Anello con forma a cuore in oro 10 carati e diamanti

Satta Matturi in the kingdom of ancient Nubia

Published on August 22, 2022

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Orecchini indossati della collezione Whispers of Meroë

Expert in jewelry, professional in the diamond trade: Satta Matturi, British passport, founded the Maison that bears her name almost 20 years ago. But she decided to combine her experience with her commitment to enhance her African roots. It is an aspect of the great continent that is little known, commonly underestimated: the traditions of ancient cultures, combined with mineral resources ranging from gold to the most precious gems, are elements that have always been available to Western jewelers. And Satta Matturi combines European goldsmith skills with African icons.

An example is the Whispers of Meroë collection, the third by Matturi Fine Jewelery. These are jewels inspired by the lost Nubian kingdom of Kush and its stories of female power, resilience and opulence lost during ancient Egypt. The jewels, especially the earrings, are made of gold, layers of enamel and custom cut gems. The shapes refer to the more than 200 thin pyramids discovered in the Nubian capital of Meroë mixed with an Art-Deco style, deconstructed using linear shapes in rich 18-karat yellow and white gold. The jewels are enriched with triangular and round brilliant diamonds (of ethical origin), black onyx discs, pastel morganites, deep red rhodolites and golden pearls, which reflect the colors of the landscapes along the high Nile delta. Inside each piece of the collection is the eye of Horus, which symbolizes protection, royal power and (for those who believe in it) good health for the wearer.

Orecchini Nomoli Totem Arc in oro 18 carati, con diamanti naturali, onice

Orecchini Totem Nomoli in oro giallo 18 carati, diamanti naturali, onice, quarzo fumé

Pendente in oro giallo 18 carati, diamanti, onice

Orecchini a bottone in oro giallo 18 carati, diamanti, onice

Orecchini in oro giallo 18 carati, diamanti, onice

Orecchini Bayuda in oro giallo 18 carati, morganite, smalto, pavé di diamanti

Jewelry in yellow

Published on August 22, 2022

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Anello con crisoberillo, occhio di gatto e diamanti

A yellow for the summer, but also for the other months. If you like the color of the sun, here is a series of jewels that warm any heart ♦

There was a time in which the yellow color of the stones was considered ambiguous. Maybe it’s because yellow is synonymous with mystery. A long period was dominated by white diamonds, transparent, without color. Glittering, but only sensitive to light reflections. Then came the big fancy-mania, that is a passion for those diamonds that until a few years ago were considered defective, almost unpresentable.

Anello con diamante fancy intense yellow di 12,56 carati

Now the yellow diamonds (but also brown or blue) have record prices. And in the wake of the success of the other lemon-colored diamond, the stones yellow like the sun are revalued. The yellow stones are matched with white gold, but even with that of the gold nugget. So the jewelers in recent years have proposed a series of pieces that enhance the yellow stones, such as citrine. For the uninitiated, the citrine is a variety of quartz, whose yellow color is due, say gemologists, to trivalent iron impurities. The natural citrine quartz is relatively rare, but it is a lot on the market because in reality it is quartz amethyst or smoky quartz. These crystals are heat treated to achieve the colors yellow-orange. Well, the stones are a bit ‘cooked, but they like them. Here is a review of rings that have the yellow colour as the common denominator.

Orecchini in oro 18k rosa mano incisi con diamante marrone, quarzo lemon, crisoberillo africana e mandarino granato

Not only. Lovers of yellow stones can also choose from other alternatives. For example, yellow topaz is a rarer variety than the blue-toned gemstone, but it often has a subtle shade that coordinates well with a pastel-colored dress. Another choice can be the beryl stone, also available in a yellow shade. Finally, we must not forget the stone that goes by the name of cat’s eye, which less poetically is silicon dioxide combined with hornblende. This gem also has a deeper shade of yellow and feline undertones.

Anello Taglio Smeraldo, con berillo taglio smeraldo da 14,04 ct e pavé di cristallo di rocca, incastonato in oro giallo

Bracciale con diamanti incolori e un diamante fancy yellow taglio smeraldo

Anello in oro rosa con acquamarina e citrino

Anello con topazio giallo, onice e diamanti di Melis Goral

How to clean diamonds

Published on August 20, 2022

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How to clean the diamonds? Is it really necessary? Here is a quick guide on how to clean diamond jewelery ♦

The diamond jewelry are the most coveted. But they do not shine forever. It is not their fault: engagement rings, earrings, necklaces, can with time become dull. Blame the natural fat from the skin, the powder that sticks above, the substances with which they come in contact jewels. So the question is: how to make brilliant the brilliants?

What you need
Club Soda (very sparkling water)
Dishwashing liquid (but avoid bleach or other cleaning products)
Toothbrush with soft bristles
Soft cloth or cotton of an old shirt or a microfiber cloth
How to do
Fill a glass or a bowl of sparkling water and add a few drops of detergent. Stir the water to dissolve the detergent. Deposited the jewels in the water: the bubbles act to clean better the jewel. Let the jewelry soak for 20 minutes, then use a toothbrush to remove any dirt. Put in water and detergent for 20 minutes and then rinse with warm water.

Forceful methods
And if the diamond is stained with strong dirty? There is another method, more radical. But beware: each jewel is different and, therefore, think twice before acting. If there are other stones or pearls, for example, you could cause damage.
Given this, one of the most effective methods involves the use of ammonia, which is used to shine even gold. Prolonged or excessive use of ammonia, however, can damage and discolor the metal, wear down the precious stones, diamonds and even ruin: be careful.

How to do
Put in a bowl with a solution of one part ammonia and 5:00 to 6:00 parts warm water.
Leave to soak the jewelry for ten minutes.
Clean the jewelry with a soft bristle toothbrush.
Put to soak the jewelry for ten minutes and rinse.
If the jewelry is still dirty, repeat all the steps. In addition to ammonia, you can also add a few drops of dish detergent, which serves to remove any tarnish. At the end dry with a soft cloth (without fluff).

Il diamante in vendita da Sotheby's — Diamante flawless da 102 carati venduto da Sotheby’s

Towe’s microscope nature

Published on August 13, 2022

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Towe’s high jewelry seen through the eyes of biology, as if under a microscope ♦ ︎

Towe Norlén is the founder of the brand that bears her name. The designer is Swedish and the headquarters of the small Maison founded in 1999 is Stockholm, but before creating her own brand, Towe worked in Geneva, Switzerland, for numerous jewelers such as Harry Winston and Piaget, as well as for Sotheby’s. Towe also has another particular aspect: the fusion of high jewelery with biology. A concept that is a step beyond the usual jewel-nature combination, that is, leaves, animals, fruits recreated in gold and precious stones. Here we go into a new dimension: for example, a special feature is the Silk Pattern, which is inspired by the skin, at the molecular level. “My goal is to capture the spirit of nature in its purest form,” says Towe Norlén, who studied design in Copenhagen before specializing in Geneva. “What drives me, I suppose, is a search for purity.”

Anello della collezione Chanterelle in oro bianco e diamanti

This is the starting point. To which the designer adds other considerations: ” I often think about what defines true luxury. Is it the extravagance of others knowing what you are wearing? Or is it the timelessness of quality? Is it the heritage of luxury, or being able to charge a premium? To me, true luxury is the embodiment of a sense of purity. The clarity of a thought that grows into an idea and takes the form of a design. The purity of the natural materials I work with and how I strive to master them. The time and dedication put into every single detail of what I do. But also the humility of realizing that one’s work is never finished. Constantly looking for new ways to reinvent oneself and learn from other fields of thought, to be inspired and to inspire others. Trying to push the boundaries and find new dimensions of my craft. Ultimately, creating modern pieces that will become future classics. At its utmost, the embodiment of purity is the reflection of joy in a person’s face when she wears something that defines her, a unique romantic memory, a feeling that can last a lifetime.”
The result these reflections are jewels that, in fact, have a structure that somehow resembles the pattern of certain materials seen under a microscope. Only here are molecules and atoms represented by diamonds.

The fairtrade jewelry by Hattie Rickards

Published on August 10, 2022

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Anello in oro, diamanti di diverso taglio e smeraldo

The fantasies of Hattie Rickards, a British jewelery brand specializing in bespoke jewels ♦ ︎

The look on British design of the jewelry is inevitably posed on the ethical aspect linked to the use of sustainable materials and produced with respect for human dignity: she thinks so too Hattie Rickards, young and appreciated artisan in the panorama of London, crowded of signatures. After the design school, Hattie has taken the first steps working for Solange Azagury Partridge and Kara Ross. Then, you are putting on their own, emphasizing the ethical aspect: the gold used by the designers is to fairtrade, that is not harmful for the environment and for those who work it back out.

Anello in oro 18 carati con ametista, acquamarina, peridoto, diamanti

But this issue does not involve compromises with the creation of their own lines of jewelry. Personal, original and craftsmanship: these are three adjectives are abused in the world of jewelry. The right definition for Hattie is, however, passionate. A certain geometry or, better, a simplicity in the forms, is mitigated by the choice of the stones and their combination with gold. Eventually stem from pieces look nice, pretty precious to tempt, but not overly opulent as to arouse curiosity only.

Banda in oro composta da tre anelli rotanti e gemme colorate

Anello in oro composto da diamanti grezzi

Anello Ceci in oro, zaffiro dello Sri Lanka e smeraldi dello Zambia

Orecchini in platino con zaffiri rosa e blu

Kataoka flowering

Published on August 6, 2022

Showroom/Rings

Orecchini Twin Peaks con diamanti baguette

In Japan, the cherry blossom, a special event that is awaited by the whole population, moves to the jewels: they are those of Kataoka, a company founded in 2011 in Tokyo by Yoshinobu Kataoka, designer and goldsmith with over 25 years of experience. The Less is more collection summarizes the designer’s philosophy: small diamonds that dot thin chains and that are on the skin like the rarefied stones of the Zen gardens.

A few years ago, despite being quite young, the brand took second place in the Bridal category at the Las Vegas Couture Show. It is therefore a brand of jewelry to keep an eye on, and also because it has a style that arouses some interest. The jewels have a design that, in some cases, recalls that lightness that is found in traditional watercolor prints. Small flowers intertwine as on a branch in rings and pendants, with handmade milgrain edges, and an ad hoc diamond cut. The design sometimes looks like the embroidery of snow crystals magnified under a microscope. Gold and diamonds are the main ingredients, with the addition of some colored stones, sometimes combined with unusual nuances, such as the pendant with three large stones: pink sapphire, tourmaline and ruby.

Diamond Calyx Ring Dome — Anello Calyx con diamante bianco e giallo

How to clean gold and precious stones

Published on July 30, 2022

Campus/ORO

How to clean gold, diamonds and other precious stones? Here is a quick guide with what you need to know about how to clean your jewelry ♦

Of course, a very precious jewel must be kept with care and, frankly, if it has a great value, even emotional, it is better to take it periodically to the jeweler, who can also check its state of health: it happens, for example, that the stones can be detached. , or that the surface is covered with scratches. But it is not always necessary. You can (indeed, must) clean your jewelry periodically, just like washing your laundry. A jewel, in fact, is almost always in contact with the skin and is covered with an opaque patina due to the natural fat that comes out of the pores, and even worse it can be ruined by perfumes, creams and lotions used regularly. Here, then, are the tips for cleaning jewelry to perform at home.

Unlike silver, for example, gold does not blacken over time, but it can easily accumulate dust and dirt. The same goes for diamonds which, of all gems, have the greatest ability to retain organic fragments. And so jewelers are horrified when customers bring rings to tighten or widen, earrings to fix, and wonder why they don’t wash them like their clothes. You can restore the luster of jewelry by yourself, just a few household tools and a few ingredients.

1 Pour a few drops of liquid dish soap into a bowl of water that is just over warm, but not hot. Gently mix. Even if normal tap water works well, for even better results, you can use soda-free soda water: carbon dioxide gives rise to a process, carbonation, which in surfactants, i.e. detergents, helps to dissolve dirt. and accumulated debris. Do not use very hot or boiling water because some stones, such as opals, pearls and corals, can break with a rapid and drastic change in temperature. Then, soak for about 15 minutes to allow the solution to penetrate otherwise hard-to-reach cracks and crevices.

2 Gently scrub the jewelry with a soft bristled toothbrush, the softest possible (there are specific products, but a toothbrush or eyebrow brush will be fine), to avoid scratching the surface. Attention, stiff bristles may remove the top layer in the case of gold plated or galvanic treatment jewelry. Particular attention should be paid to very sensitive and soft stones, such as opals, or pearls.

3 Rinse in running water (always lukewarm) to remove the last residues, remembering to cover the drain plug with a pasta or metal filter coffee sieve. Domestic accidents are more frequent than imagined and even the ring or earrings in the sink pipe are a classic! One last consideration. Let the jewelry dry completely before wearing it again: if it is still wet, even slightly, it can retain moisture on the skin and cause mild skin irritation.

There is another method, that of toothpaste, useful for traveling or for everyday jewelry

1 Mix a small amount of toothpaste and water in a bowl to make a smooth paste.
2 Scrub with an old soft-bristled toothbrush.
3 Rinse thoroughly.

But if the dirt remains, before trying more radical methods such as boiling water or ammonia, which we strongly advise against, it is best to consult a professional.

Eva Fehren, luxury and simplicity

Published on July 25, 2022

Showroom/Diamanti/Rings

The jewels in black and white (with a pink and yellow) by Eva Zuckerman, designer of Eva Fehren, who won a Couture Awards: essence of New York ♦ ︎
The world is divided into two: those who love color photos and those who appreciate those in black and white. There are two schools of thought, both of them with good reasons, which also meet in jewelery. There are those who draw only wondrous collections of colored stones and elaborate shapes, and those who prefer simplicity. Among the latter, who are standard bearers of minimal philosophy, is the super New Yorker Eva Zuckerman, who founded Eva Fehren and won the Best in Bridal at Couture Awards 2018. Why super New Yorker?

Private ring in oro bianco annerito e diamanti

Because she not only emphasizes that she was born and lives in the skyscrapers, but also has her roots in a precinct Manhattan neighborhood, the East Village. She was born, grown and lived, in short, close to those tall buildings that throw net shadows on the ground. And perhaps this is her source of inspiration: her jewels are agile, with net forms, with no superfluity. Most are also in black and white: dark gold, white diamonds or vice versa. With time it has expanded her offer also to jewelry in pink gold and stones, but always without abandoning its monochrome philosophy, in a perfect mood recalling Woody Allen’s films.

Orecchino a bottone in oro bianco annerito e diamante

In Rajasthan with the rich jewels of Sawansukha

Published on July 21, 2022

Showroom/bracciale/COLLANE

Anello in oro giallo 18 carati con 36 diamanti

The large, luxurious, traditional Indian jewelery gifts signed by Maison Sawansukha ♦

For nearly two centuries the name Sawansukha was associated with the diamond trade. You do not know, probably, but today is one of India’s leading jewelers. In particular of Rajasthan, in Bikaner city. The style is that of the great Indian jewelry, it was of the maharaja’s, now of course mediated by a more modern taste, although anchored to tradition. Gold, diamonds, pearls, platinum and precious stones to create jewelry that make you dream even those who are not fond of the East (but is there anyone who resists the allure of India?).

For a pearl and diamond necklace, for example, the jeweler has a poetic explanation: it represents the dance of a peacock when it rains. The diamonds in the shape of peacock feathers, and hopeful look to the clouds, symbolized by the pearls. The diamonds from the ranks of pearls are like drops of water falling disperse. The other jewel, however, is inspired by the goddess Lakshmi, the center of the pendant: a jewel more traditional, very exotic.

La danza della pioggia del pavone: diamanti e perle, by Sawansukha

Anello in oro giallo, diamanti polki, smalto

Anello in oro giallo, diamanti polki, rubino

Collana con diamanti taglio marquise e pera, sette smeraldi

Among the stars with Chanel in 1932

Published on July 18, 2022

Rings/alta gioielleria/Showroom/COLLANE

Spilla Soleil Doré in oro bianco, oro giallo, diamanti e diamanti gialli

Time travel has always been a human being’s dream. Together with another fantasy, that of space travel, among the stars. Put these two aspirations together and you can understand the meaning of 1932, haute joaillerie collection by Chanel. Because the high jewelery presented in Paris during the haute couture week is a tribute simultaneously to the founder of the Maison, Coco Chanel, and to her passion for high jewelery and the stars. Bijoux de Diamants was the name of the first Chanel high jewelery collection: they were jewels inspired by the constellations and marked an era. Some of those jewels were exhibited in Paris, at the Grand Palais Éphémère on the occasion, almost a century later, of the launch of 1932, which revisits the founder’s debut, instilling new ideas.

Allure Céleste, collana con diamanti taglio brillante, uno zaffiro ovale blu intenso di 55,55 carati e un diamante colore D, FL, taglio a pera da 8,05 carati

The collection is the result of the creativity of Patrice Leguéreau, director of Chanel Jewelery. In all there are 77 unique pieces, 12 of which are transformable (a trend now common to all the great Maison), which use gold adorned with diamonds, sapphires, yellow diamonds, rubies, spinels and tanzanites.

Comète Volute, collana con un diamante ovale di 9,32 carati

It is high jewelery and, therefore, a collection with pieces that compete with each other for richness, design and, of course, price. Like the Allure Céleste necklace, which uses brilliant-cut diamonds, a 55.55-carat deep blue oval sapphire and an 8.05-carat pear-cut D, FL color diamond. The two diamond elements detach and turn into brooches, while the central part can be worn as a bracelet. Another necklace, Comète Volute, has a spiral shape that encloses a 19.32-carat white oval diamond.

Anello in oro bianco e diamanti Lune Silhouette

Anello Soleil Mademoiselle in oro bianco e diamanti

Collana Comète Saphir. Oro bianco, diamanti e zaffiri. La pietra centrale è uno zaffiro taglio cuscino di 6,56 carati

Collana Soleil Doré in oro bianco, oro giallo, diamanti e diamanti gialli

Orecchini Lune Talisman in oro bianco, diamanti, tanzaniti

8 curious facts to know about diamonds

Published on July 13, 2022

Campus

The Golden Canary, diamante di 303.10 carati Fancy Deep Brownish Yellow, Courtesy: Sotheby's

Some time ago the Diamond Producers Association, which brings together companies in the mining sector, published a manifesto that contains some curiosities about the world of diamonds, as well as an indulgent interpretation of the activity of mineral extraction. The manifesto contains some information that may be of interest.

Il diamante trovato nella miniera di Karowe, in Botswana — The huge diamond found in the Karowe mine, in Botswana

Before there was life, there were diamonds. Diamonds were formed between 1-3 billion years ago, 100 miles below as deep as the earth’s surface. Diamonds are the oldest thing most of us will ever own or even hold.
Diamonds are uniquely beautiful. No two, like snowflakes, are alike.
The Rock, 228.31 carat pear-shaped diamond
Diamonds are rare and getting rarer. The last significant discovery of diamonds was almost 20 years ago and only approximately 50 locations around the world were found to contain diamonds viable for commercial mining. In 1 ton of rock, called kimberlite, you would be lucky to find 1 carat of diamond.
Natural colored diamonds are the rarest. There is a 1 in 10,000 chance that a diamond will possess a natural color, whether that color is pink, yellow, blue, brown, gray or any shade in between.
Globally more than 10 million people are suppor ted by the diamond industry.
The Enigma, black diamond of 555.55 carats
The Greeks and Romans believed diamonds were the tears of the gods and remnants of fallen stars. Romans also placed diamonds at the tip of Cupid’s arrow, which is one of the earliest associations to love.
More than 99% o diamonds are now from conflict-free sources and are tracked under the UN mandated Kimberley Process since its inception in 2000.
Diamonds create employment opportunities for mine workers and help them to not only make a good salary, but also obtain healthcare, create a better home environment and provide education for their children.
The world’s leading mining companies take major steps to help maintain and protect the environments and wildlife that surround their mines. Mine Closure Plans are approved years before a mine opens to ensure the land and communities benefit long after the mine closes.
Because of their age and origin, diamonds are scientists’ closest source to the center of the earth and provide clues to what the earth was like 2 billion years ago.

Miniera di diamanti a cielo aperto — Open pit diamond mine

La miniera di diamanti Cullinan — The Cullinan diamond mine

Il diamante rosa Pink Star — The Pink Star pink diamond

Anello con diamante fancy intense blue di 5,23 carati — Ring with a 5.23 carat fancy intense blue diamond

Anello di Tiffany con diamante di oltre 16 carati — Tiffany ring with diamond of over 16 carats

Messika gives wings to high jewelery

Published on July 13, 2022

COLLANE/alta gioielleria/Showroom

Messika, collier indossato Akh Ba Ka, del set Beyond The Light. Photo: Marin Laborde

Pharaohs, pyramids, sphinx: ancient Egypt is a myth. And diamonds are also a myth, companions desired by women. A myth among myths, Valérie Messika has decided to combine the Egyptian atmosphere with high-end diamond-based jewelry, which is the specialty of the Parisian Maison. The result is called Beyond the Light. It is a collection of high jewelry that the French designer defines retro-futuristic, an effective oxymoron to describe a collection that has its apex in Akh-Ba-Ka an incredible set with a design intrinsically inspired by the mythology and style of ancient Egypt. and its sacred scarabs, made of diamonds and white gold.

Attention, this is an exceptional set, which includes 15 diamonds cut from the same gem, a rough diamond of 110 carats discovered in the Lucara mine, in Botswana. All 15 diamonds obtained from that single stone are gathered in the same set: a rather extraordinary fact. Among all, there is a diamond with the highest purity, color D, and with a weight of 33 carats. Messika’s set also includes earrings and ring.

Orecchini asimmetrici della Beyond the Light Collection

Ancient Egypt was a civilization that continues to fascinate all generations and cultures. It gives off a mystery, an almost magical aura that evokes eternity. It is also a world that infuses a powerful and inspiring spirituality.
Valérie Messika

An explanation has also been added to the name of the main set of the collection. In ancient Egyptian mythology, Ka symbolizes life energy and Ba represents transformation to the afterlife. From the union of these forces comes Akh, the transfiguration of a person towards the light. The word Akh-Ba-Ka therefore indicates transcendence. But it also means a great work of high jewelery. The necklace uses 2,550 diamonds, for a total of 71.49 carats. At the center of the necklace, the 33-carat cushion-cut diamond is inserted by a play of pendants. the wings of the beetle embrace the entire front part of the jewel and the other diamonds, some of which with fancy cuts.

Anello in oro bianco e diamanti della Beyond the Light Collection

Il diamante da 110 carati con cui è stata realizzata la collana — Il diamante grezzo da 110 carati con cui è stata realizzata la collana

La Akh Ba Ka necklace utilizza 2.550 diamanti, per un totale di 71.49 carati

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Among the stars with Chanel in 1932

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Messika gives wings to high jewelery