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Dior (ama), precious exhibition

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Asymmetric earrings, open-ended rings, bold colors: Diorama precieuse, the new capsule collection by Dior, taps into fashion for just two models, available in three different metals. The inspiration comes from far away, however: the namesake collection in 1951 designed by Christian Dior. Victoire de Castellane, creative director of Christian Dior’s fine jewelery division, is carrying on fusion couture. So, after the triumph of folds, drapes and pleats made of gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires and all other colored gemstones of stunning ArchiDior, the fine jewelry line launched last year, and after the romantic bows of Caprice line, here the twisted ribbons, like the belts that decorated the large Diorama gowns. Six pieces much more wearable, but no less precious given that in yellow gold version are bursting with a shimmering emerald pear cut and faceted amethyst, while the white gold one is teamed with crystalline aquamarine and colorless diamonds, which instead, are mismatched to a powder pink morganite in a rose gold setting. If you’re impatient to discover this new collection will have to wait until may when it will be available in a few, selected boutiques. Matilde de Bounvilles

Diorama Precieuse, anello in oro giallo, smeraldo taglio a pera e ametista sfaccettata
Diorama Precieuse, anello in oro giallo, smeraldo taglio a pera e ametista sfaccettata
Diorama Precieuse, orecchini in oro giallo, due smeraldi taglio a pera e ametista sfaccettata
Diorama Precieuse, orecchini in oro giallo, due smeraldi taglio a pera e ametista sfaccettata
Diorama Precieuse, orecchini in oro rosa, due diamanti incolore taglio a pera e morganite rosa sfaccettata
Diorama Precieuse, orecchini in oro rosa, due diamanti incolore taglio a pera e morganite rosa sfaccettata
Diorama Precieuse, orecchini in oro bianco, due diamanti incolore taglio a pera e acquamarina sfaccettata
Diorama Precieuse, orecchini in oro bianco, due diamanti incolore taglio a pera e acquamarina sfaccettata
Diorama Precieuse, anello in oro bianco, diamante incolore taglio a pera e acquamarina sfaccettata
Diorama Precieuse, anello in oro bianco, diamante incolore taglio a pera e acquamarina sfaccettata
Diorama Precieuse, anello in oro rosa, diamante incolore taglio a pera e morganite rosa sfaccettata
Diorama Precieuse, anello in oro rosa, diamante incolore taglio a pera e morganite rosa sfaccettata

Dior, jewels from the catwalk

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Victoire de Castellane is the designer of Dior jewelry. And she created the small sculptures that are part of the latest collection of fine jewelry of the French fashion house. A series of jewelry that combines creativity to skilled craftsmanship, required to create extraordinary pieces, inspired by the famous dresses designed by Christian Dior from 1947. After the triumph of Archi-Dior  (https://gioiellis.com/dior-gioielli-sfilata/ ), which celebrated the Bar jacket, Corolle dresses  or Cocotte overcoat, here something more sober with four new jewels for the Caprice collection launched in 2000: instead of sensational drapes, ribbons and bows in white gold and diamonds surround pairs of sapphires in a well balanced mix. Sure, the price of these pieces is not for everyone. But if not everyone can afford it, everyone can admire them in these pictures. M.d.B. 

Caprice, bracciale in oro bianco, diamanti e zaffiri a forma di fiocco
Caprice, bracciale in oro bianco, diamanti e zaffiri a forma di fiocco
Caprice, orecchini in oro bianco e diamanti a forma di fiocco con due zaffiri a goccia pendenti
Caprice, orecchini in oro bianco e diamanti a forma di fiocco con due zaffiri a goccia pendenti
Caprice, anello in oro bianco, diamanti e zaffiri a forma di fiocco
Caprice, anello in oro bianco, diamanti e zaffiri a forma di fiocco
Caprice, collier in oro bianco e diamanti a forma di fiocco con uno zaffiro a goccia pendenti
Caprice, collier in oro bianco e diamanti a forma di fiocco con uno zaffiro a goccia pendenti
Anello Bar en Corlolle, Dior
Archi Dior, anello Bar en Corolle,
Anello Cocotte, Dior
Archi Dior, anello Cocotte,
Anello Envol
Archi Dior, anello Envol
Anello Milieu du Siècle
Archi Dior, anello Milieu du Siècle
Anello Verticale Godet, Dior
Archi Dior, anello Verticale Godet
Bracciale Aileé
Archi Dior, bracciale Ailée
Collana Ailée
Archi Dior, collier Ailée
Archi Dior, orecchini Ailée
Archi Dior, orecchini Ailée
Orecchini Trompel'oeil
Archi Dior, orecchini Trompel’oeil
Archi Dior, orecchini Godet
Archi Dior, orecchini Godet
Archi Dior, orecchini Verticale Plissée
Archi Dior, orecchini Verticale Plissée

Gioielli show con la legge del caos

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[wzslider]Il bello della legge del caos: secondo gli esperti di Professional Jeweller, c’è una crescente tendenza tra i designer di gioielli a unire pietre preziose e metalli insieme in un modo apparentemente casuale. Ma, d’altra parte, è difficile distinguere quando il gioiello è progettato con un preciso ordine delle pietre. Spesso, come dimostrano le immagini, anche i disegni più geometrici sembrano obbedire alla legge del caos. Ma il risultato, quando si parla di alta gioielleria, è spesso entusiasmante. I pezzi creati da Bulgari o Dior, ma anche De Beers, Fabergé, Fernando Jorge, V Gioielli e Mabel Hasell  sono diversi modi di cercare un equilibrio tra oro e gemme, ognuno con un suo modo di intendere il mix metallo-pietre. Quale degli accostamenti è più riuscito? Guardate questa gallery e giudicate voi. Matilde de Bounvilles

ukGems and gold, amazing mix

According to experts of Professional Jeweller, there is a growing trend among jewelry designers to combine precious stones and metals together in a seemingly random manner. But, on the other hand, it is difficult to distinguish when the jewel is designed with a precise order of the stones. Often, as this images show, even the more geometric designs seem to obey the law of chaos. But the result, when it comes to high jewelry, is often exciting. The pieces created by Bulgari or Dior, but also Pasquale Bruni, De Beers, Faberge, Fernando Jorge, V Jewels and Mabel Hasell are several ways to search for a balance between gold and gems, each with its own way of understanding the mix metal-stones. Which of the combinations is more apt? Look at this gallery and judge for yourself.

france-flagPierres précieuses et de l’or, étonnant mélange

Selon les experts de Professional Jeweller, il y a une tendance croissante chez les concepteurs de bijoux de combiner pierres et métaux précieux ensemble d’une manière apparemment aléatoire. Mais, d’autre part, il est difficile de distinguer lorsque le bijou est conçu avec un ordre précis des pierres. Souvent, comme ces images montrent, même les conceptions plus géométriques semblent obéir à la loi du chaos. Mais le résultat, quand il se agit de haute joaillerie, est souvent passionnant. Les pièces créées par Bulgari ou Dior, mais aussi Pasquale Bruni, De Beers, Fabergé, Fernando Jorge, V Joyaux et Mabel Hasell ont a plusieurs façons de rechercher un équilibre entre l’or et de pierres précieuses, chacune avec sa propre façon de comprendre le métal de mélange pierres. Laquelle des combinaisons est plus apte? Regardez cette galerie et de juger par vous-même.

german-flagEdelsteine und Gold, erstaunliche Mischung

Nach Ansicht von Experten des Professional Jeweller, gibt es einen wachsenden Trend unter den Schmuckdesignern an Edelsteinen und Edelmetallen in einer scheinbar zufälligen Art und Weise miteinander zu kombinieren. Aber andererseits ist es schwierig, zu unterscheiden, wenn das Schmuckstück mit einer genauen Reihenfolge der Steine gestaltet. Oft, wie diese Bilder zeigen, auch die weitere geometrische Muster scheint das Gesetz des Chaos zu gehorchen. Aber das Ergebnis, wenn es um hohe Schmuck kommt, ist oft spannend. Die von Bulgari oder Dior, sondern auch Pasquale Bruni, De Beers, Faberge, Fernando Jorge V Juwelen und Mabel Hasell Stücke gibt mehrere Möglichkeiten, ein ausgewogenes Verhältnis zwischen Gold und Edelsteine zu suchen, jeder mit seinen eigenen Weg zum Verständnis der Mix Metall Steine. Welche der Kombinationen ist geeignet? Sehen Sie sich diese Galerie und urteilen Sie selbst.

flag-russiaДрагоценные камни и золото, Amazing Mix

По мнению экспертов профессионального ювелира, есть растущая тенденция среди дизайнеров ювелирных украшений, чтобы объединить драгоценные камни и металлы вместе в, казалось бы, случайным образом. Но, с другой стороны, трудно отличить, когда драгоценный камень предназначен с точным порядка камней. Часто, как это снимки показывают, даже более геометрические узоры, кажется, подчиняются закону хаоса. Но результат, когда дело доходит до высокой ювелирных изделий, часто захватывающим. Части, созданные Bulgari или Dior, но и Паскуале Бруни, De Beers, Фаберже, Фернандо Хорхе, V Драгоценности и Мейбл Hasell несколько способов поиска баланса между золотом и драгоценными камнями, каждый из которых по-своему понимания металл-микс камни. Какие из комбинаций более склонны? Посмотрите на эту галерею и судите сами.

spagna-okPiedras preciosas y oro, mezcla asombrosa

Según los expertos del Professional Jeweller, hay una tendencia creciente entre los diseñadores de joyas de combinar piedras y metales preciosos juntos de una manera aparentemente aleatoria. Pero, por otro lado, es difícil distinguir cuando la joya está diseñada con un orden preciso de las piedras. A menudo, como estas imágenes muestran, incluso los diseños más geométricos parecen obedecer la ley del caos. Pero el resultado, cuando se trata de alta joyería, es a menudo excitante. Las piezas creadas por Bulgari o Dior, sino también Pasquale Bruni, De Beers, Faberge, Fernando Jorge, Joyas V y Mabel Hasell varias formas de buscar un equilibrio entre el oro y piedras preciosas, cada una con su propia forma de entender el metal-mix piedras. ¿Cuál de las combinaciones es más apto? Mira esta galería y juzguen ustedes mismos.

Zaffiri e Misteri in vendita da Christie’s

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[wzslider]Il 26 novembre a Londra si annuncia un’asta calda, con gioielli davvero molto interessanti: Christie’s presenta pezzi pregiati di firme come Cartier, Chaumet, Dior, Graff, Mauboussin, Tiffany e Van Cleef & Arpels. Non solo: in vendita ci sono anche pietre colorate eccezionali e diamanti. Davanti al battitore d’asta sfileranno 444 lotti. L’obiettivo è superare i 10 milioni di euro. Il pezzo più pregiato è una spilla di diamanti con zaffiro di fine Ottocento, valutata tra 500 e 600 mila euro: il gioiello è stato di proprietà di Evelina Rothschild (figlia del banchiere e barone Nathan Mayer Rothschild), forse un regalo di nozze in occasione del matrimonio con Clive Behrens, il 5 dicembre 1899. Ciò che rende questa spilla così speciale è che lo zaffiro, di origine Kashmir, reca segni di un processo di riscaldamento ed è una gemma rara per il taglio finemente proporzionata e riccamente saturi di colore. La vendita offre anche due zaffiri eccezionali: un «royal blu» del 19° secolo, e un pendente con zaffiro dello Sri Lanka e diamanti di oltre 23 carati. La vendita di Londra intende soddisfare la domanda di pietre da collezione, in particolare diamanti: un tipo di investimento in continuo aumento. Ma, naturalmente, i gioielli sono i pezzi in vendita con il maggiore fascino. Come il gruppo di gioielli Mistery-Set di Van Cleef & Arpels. Il Mistery-Set è una tecnica brevettata nel 1933 che consiste nell’allineare le gemme senza che sia visibile il supporto. I gioielli appartenevano a una misteriosa Lady. D’altra parte, probabilmente rimarrà misterioso anche l’acquirente… Federico Graglia

ukSapphires and Mystery sale at Christie’s 

On 26 November in London promises to see a good auction, with a very interesting jewelry: Christie’s presents valuable pieces from labels such as Cartier, Chaumet, Dior, Graff, Mauboussin, Tiffany and Van Cleef & Arpels. Not only: for sale there are also exceptional colored stones and diamonds. In front of the auctioneer will be a parade of 444 lots. The goal is to exceed Eur 10 million. The most valuable piece is a diamond brooch with sapphire late nineteenth century, estimated at between 500 and 600 thousand euro: the jewel was owned by the Evelina Rothschild (daughter of Baron  and banker Nathan Mayer Rothschild), perhaps a wedding gift on the occasion marriage with Clive Behrens, December 5, 1899.  What makes so special this brooch sapphire, is that the gem, from Kashmir, bears signs of a heating process and is rare as proportioned and richly saturated color. The sale also offers two exceptional sapphires: a “royal blue” of the 19th century, and a Sri Lankan sapphire pendant with diamonds, over 23 carats. The sale of London intends to meet the demand for collectors stones, particularly diamonds, a type of investment continues to rise. But, of course, the jewelry pieces are for sale with the greatest charm. As the group of jewelery Mystery-Set by Van Cleef & Arpels. The Mystery-Set is a patented technique in 1933 that is to align the gems without any visible support. The jewelry belonged to a mysterious lady. On the other hand, will likely remain mysterious even the buyer…

france-flagSaphirs et Mystère vente chez Christie’s 

Le 26 Novembre Londres promet de voir une bonne vente aux enchères, avec bijoux très intéressant: Christie’s présente des pièces précieuses de labels tels que Cartier, Chaumet, Dior, Graff, Mauboussin, Tiffany et Van Cleef & Arpels. Non seulement: à vendre, il y a aussi des pierres et des diamants de couleur exceptionnelles. Devant le commissaire-priseur aura un défilé de 444 lots. L’objectif est de dépasser les 10 millions d’euros. La pièce la plus précieuse est une broche de diamant avec saphir fin du XIXe siècle, estimé à entre 500 et 600 000 euros: le bijou a été possédé par le Evelina de Rothschild (fille du baron et banquier Nathan Mayer Rothschild), peut-être un cadeau pour le mariage avec Clive Behrens, le 5 Décembre 1899. Ce qui rend si spécial cette broche saphir, est que la gemme, du Cachemire, porte les marques d’un processus de chauffage et est rare par proportion et couleur, richement saturée. La vente propose également deux saphirs d’exception: un “bleu royal” du 19ème siècle, et un pendentif en saphir du Sri Lanka avec des diamants, avec plus de 23 carats. La vente de Londres a l’intention de répondre à la demande pour les collectionneurs de pierres, en particulier des diamants, un type d’investissement continue d’augmenter. Mais, bien sûr, les bijoux sont à vendre avec le plus grand charme. Comme le groupe de bijoux Mystère-Set par Van Cleef & Arpels. Le Mystère-Set est une technique brevetée en 1933 qui est d’aligner les gemmes sans aucun soutien visible. Les bijoux appartenait à une dame mystérieuse. D’autre part, elle devrait rester mystérieux même l’acheteur…

german-flagSaphire und Rätsel Verkauf bei Christie’s 

Am 26. November in London verspricht eine gute Auktion sehen, mit einer sehr interessanten Schmuck: Christie’s präsentiert wertvolle Stücke aus Labels wie Cartier, Chaumet, Dior, Graff, Mauboussin, Tiffany und Van Cleef & Arpels. Nicht nur: zu verkaufen gibt es auch außergewöhnliche Farbsteinen und Diamanten. Vor dem Auktionator wird eine Parade von 444 Losen. Ziel ist es, mehr als 10 Millionen Euro. Das wertvollste Stück ist ein Diamant-Brosche mit Saphir späten neunzehnten Jahrhunderts, zwischen 500 und 600.000 € geschätzt: das Juwel wurde von der Evelina Rothschild (Tochter von Baron und Bankier Nathan Mayer Rothschild), vielleicht ein Hochzeitsgeschenk anlässlich Ehe besessen mit Clive Behrens, 5. Dezember 1899. Was macht das Besondere dieses Brosche Saphir, ist, dass der Edelstein, aus Kaschmir, trägt Anzeichen eines Erwärmungsprozesses und ist selten so proportioniert und stark gesättigten Farben. Der Verkauf bietet auch zwei außergewöhnliche Saphiren: ein “Königsblau” des 19. Jahrhunderts, und eine srilankische Saphir Anhänger mit Diamanten, mehr als 23 Karat. Der Verkauf von London will die Nachfrage nach Sammlersteine​​, insbesondere Diamanten, eine Art von Investitionen steigt weiter erfüllen. Aber natürlich sind die Schmuckstücke zum Verkauf mit dem größten Charme. Als die Gruppe von Schmuck Rätsel-Set von Van Cleef & Arpels. The Mystery-Set ist eine patentierte Technik im Jahr 1933, die auf die Edelsteine ​​ohne sichtbare Unterstützung auszurichten ist. Der Schmuck gehörte zu einer geheimnisvollen Dame. Auf der anderen Seite, wird wahrscheinlich geheimnisvoll bleiben, auch der Käufer…

flag-russiaСапфиры и Mystery продажа на Кристис 

26 ноября в Лондоне обещает увидеть хороший аукцион, с очень интересной ювелирных изделий: Кристи представляет ценные предметы из таких лейблах, как Cartier, Chaumet, Dior, Graff, Mauboussin, Tiffany и Van Cleef & Arpels. Не только: на продажу есть и исключительные цветные камни и бриллианты. В передней части аукционистом будет парад из 444 лотов. Цель состоит в том, чтобы превысить млн евро 10. Наиболее ценной является бриллиантовая брошь с сапфировым конце девятнадцатого века, оценивается в между 500 и 600 000 евро: драгоценный камень принадлежал Эвелина Ротшильда (дочь барона и банкира Натана Майера Ротшильда), возможно, свадебный подарок с праздником брака с Клайвом Беренс, 5 декабря 1899 г. что делает таким особенным этот брошь сапфир, является то, что камень, из Кашмира, несет признаки процесса нагрева и редко, как пропорции и богато насыщенный цвет. Продажа также предлагает два исключительных сапфиры: в “королевский синий” 19-го века, и Шри-Ланки сапфировое кулон с бриллиантами, над 23 карат. Продажа Лондоне намерена удовлетворить спрос на коллекционеров камней, в частности алмазов, тип инвестиций продолжает расти. Но, конечно же, ювелирные изделия продаются с наибольшим очарованием. Как группы ювелирной Mystery-Устанавливается Van Cleef & Arpels. Тайна-Set является запатентованной техники в 1933 году, что является для выравнивания драгоценные камни без видимой поддержки.Ювелирные изделия принадлежали к таинственной леди. С другой стороны, скорее всего, останется загадочной даже покупатель…

spagna-okZafiros y venta Misterio en Christie’s 

El 26 de noviembre Londres promete ver una buena subasta, con una joyería muy interesante: Christie’s presenta valiosas piezas de marcas como Cartier, Chaumet, Dior, Graff, Mauboussin, Tiffany y Van Cleef & Arpels. No sólo: a la venta también hay piedras y diamantes de color excepcionales. En frente de la casa de subastas será un desfile de 444 lotes. El objetivo es superar las 10 millones de euros. La pieza más valiosa es un broche de diamantes con zafiros finales del siglo XIX, se estima entre 500 y 600 000 euros: la joya era propiedad de la Evelina de Rothschild (hija del barón y banquero Nathan Mayer Rothschild), tal vez un regalo de la boda en el matrimonio ocasión con Clive Behrens, 5 de diciembre de 1899. Lo que hace tan especial este broche de zafiro, es que la gema, de Cachemira, tiene signos de un proceso de calentamiento y es raro como proporciones y ricamente saturado de color. La venta también ofrece dos zafiros excepcionales: un “azul real” del siglo 19, y un colgante de zafiro de Sri Lanka con los diamantes, más de 23 quilates. La venta de Londres tiene intención de satisfacer la demanda de los coleccionistas de piedras, en particular los diamantes, un tipo de inversión sigue en aumento. Pero, por supuesto, las piezas de joyería están a la venta con el mayor encanto. A medida que el grupo de la joyería Misterio-Set por Van Cleef & Arpels. El Misterio-Set es una técnica patentada en 1933 que consiste en alinear las gemas sin ningún apoyo visible. Las joyas pertenecían a una misteriosa dama. Por otro lado, es probable que permanezca misteriosa incluso el comprador…

Gioielli alla Parigi Fashionweek

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[wzslider height=”600″]Settembre, sfilate di Parigi alla Fashionweek SS 2015 (primavera estate): anche se l’evento è concentrato sugli abiti, non sono mancati gli abbinamenti con gli accessori e bijoux firmati dai grandi stilisti. Ecco alcune immagini che mettono a fuoco la predilezione delle griffe più famose per il gioiello grande, non per forza realizzato con materiali preziosi, ma di design. Insomma, riconoscibile. E per farlo notare meglio, ecco le dimensioni maxi. Ma anche le forme inconsuete, come la collana Manish Arora o il bracciale Lanvin. Ancora: motivi intrecciati, grandi pietre colorate, acciaio con smalto, purché con una linea moderna. Ecco la gallery delle foto. Matilde de Bounvilles  

ukThe jewels of the Paris Fashion Week SS 2015

September, in Paris, FashionWeek Spring Summer 2015: even if the event is focused on the clothes, there have been pairings with accessories and costume jewelry signed by top designers. We post some pictures that focus the predilection of the most popular brands for the great jewel, not necessarily made ​​with precious materials, but by design. In short, let it recognizable. And to make it more visible the jewels, the size are maxi. But with unusual shapes, such as Manish Arora necklace or the Lanvin bracelet. The shape was by woven motifs, large colored stones, enamel steel, but  with a modern lines. Here is a gallery.

france-flagLes joyaux de la Fashion Week de Paris SS 2015 

Septembre, à Paris, FashionWeek Printemps Eté 2015: même si l’événement se concentre sur les vêtements, il y a eu des appariements avec accessoires et des bijoux fantaisie signés par les meilleurs designers. Nous publions quelques photos qui concentrent la prédilection des marques les plus populaires pour le grand bijou, n’est pas nécessairement fabriqué avec des matériaux précieux, mais de par leur conception. En bref, le laisser reconnaissable. Et pour le rendre plus visible les bijoux, les tailles sont maxi. Mais avec des formes inhabituelles, comme collier Manish Arora ou le bracelet Lanvin. La forme était de motifs tissés, de grandes pierres de couleur, acier émaillé, mais avec des lignes modernes. Voici une galerie.

german-flagDie Juwelen der Paris Fashion Week SS 2015 

September, in Paris, Fashionweek Spring Summer 2015: auch wenn das Ereignis auf der Kleidung konzentriert, gab es Paarungen mit Zubehör und Modeschmuck von Top-Designern unterzeichnet. Wir veröffentlichen einige Bilder, die die Vorliebe der beliebtesten Marken für den großen Juwel, die nicht unbedingt mit edlen Materialien konzentrieren, sondern durch Design. Kurz gesagt, lassen Sie es erkennen. Und es besser sichtbar zu machen, die Juwelen, sind die Größe Maxi. Aber mit ungewöhnlichen Formen, wie Manish Arora Halskette oder Armband der Lanvin. Die Form war von gewebten Motive, große farbige Steine, Stahl-Emaille, aber mit einem modernen Linien. Hier ist eine Galerie.

flag-russiaДрагоценности на Парижской неделе моды SS 2015 

Сентября в Париже, FashionWeek Весна Лето 2015: даже если Мероприятие ориентировано на одежде, были спаривания с аксессуаров и бижутерии, подписанных лучших дизайнеров. Мы отправлю некоторые фотографии, которые сосредоточены на пристрастие из самых популярных брендов для великого драгоценность, не обязательно из ценных материалов, но от дизайна. Короче говоря, давайте его узнаваемым. И чтобы сделать их более заметными драгоценности, размер являются макси. Но с необычными формами, такими как Маниш Арора ожерелье или браслет Lanvin. Форма была на тканых мотивов, больших цветных камней, эмали стали, но с современными линиями. Вот галерея.

spagna-okLas joyas de la SS Paris Fashion Week 2015 

Septiembre, en París, FashionWeek Primavera Verano 2015: incluso si el evento se centra en la ropa, ha habido parejas con accesorios y bisutería firmados por los mejores diseñadores. Publicamos algunas imágenes que se centran la predilección de las marcas más populares de la gran joya, no necesariamente hecha con materiales preciosos, sino por diseño. En pocas palabras, dejar que reconocible. Y para hacerlo más visible las joyas, el tamaño son maxi. Pero con formas inusuales, tales como el collar de Manish Arora o la pulsera de Lanvin. La forma era por motivos tejidas, grandes piedras de colores, de acero esmaltado, pero con unas líneas modernas. He aquí una galería.

It is a good business to invest in jewelry

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Investing in jewelry is a real bargain. Especially in times of economic turbulence, such as what we live for a few years. It supports the Monte dei Paschi di Siena, which has carried out a study on the art market and that of precious metals. The survey analyzes the art market of the MPS market performance of painting, divided into three segments of reference, summarizing the results of the largest transactions of auction houses ( about 1,550 observations total) in three indices according to the period historical reference : MPS Art Old masters and 19th century Index, MPS and MPS Index Art Pre War Post War Art Index. The evidence of the 3 indices are then summarized in the Global MPS Painting Art Index.

But, as anticipated, the discussion does not end here. Experts have also introduced indexes that aim to analyze the trend of so-called minor arts : antiques, furniture and sculptures, jewelry, wine and photography. Within the minor arts, we analyzed the performance of the sector Jewels compared to other minor arts given the particular function as a safe haven covered in this segment.

The most important segment after painting, in fact, is represented by jewelry and watches, whose temples stand out for their high average turnovers and weighs a total of 14.2% of total revenues ( +3.1% compared to the portion of the first half 2010). This segment is expected to grow further by the experts of MPS, especially given the success that the rods of precious stones and are enjoying all the squares on the continent.

Conclusions : The weight between the various segments still seems to be intended to change, with a strengthening of the minor arts that show, in just the last calendar year and in all categories, the best performance in terms of percentage changes compared to the MPS Global Painting Art Index.

The MPS Jewels index summarizes the trend of the auctions of jewelery, watches and precious stones of the most important international centers : Geneva, London, New York and Hong Kong. The segment shows the growth rates of the most interesting segment of the minor arts, with an increase of 160.8 % over the last 5 years ( first half of 2011 over the first half of 2006).

In comparison with the MPS Minor Arts Index Without Jewels ( +71.0 % between 2006 and 2011 ), it is evident success of the jewelery, which at the moment are confirmed safe haven par excellence, with a performance estimate for 2011 +10, 0% (latest data considered in the study ).

The jewelry will also reveal a rather good ‘liquid’, at least for the high quality pieces : the rods considered to show that the branded jewelery or antiques are a safe investment. In addition to diamonds are always very popular natural stones ( untreated) and natural pearls (not cultivated ). The success of the segment can be attributed to two main reasons: 1 ) the jewelry is seen as a safe haven warranty, and 2) the value of the underlying ( gold, silver, diamond… ) has grown significantly in this period of recession.

Of course, it is not automatically sell a gem, but no more than a painted picture. The unsold rates recorded in the last five semesters, note analysts Sienese bank, settle in the region of the five-year average rates ( average rate per lot 21.4%, 17.6% by value ), and below the peaks achieved in 2008 : the market in the last two years seems to have found a sustainable balance for supply and demand.

Compared to the past, the demand for precious focuses more on top quality diamonds, colored stones with particular as to the Burmese rubies, Kashmir sapphires and for the Colombian (Muso ) for emeralds.

On the square in New York are appreciated especially great carat white diamonds, as well as large colored stones and colored diamonds. The jewels of the ’20s and ’50s are very welcome in both the old and the new continent. The UK market is more geared towards the cushion cut diamonds for their particular for their luster and charm. In Italy is more and more interest in the vintage jewelry, thanks to a consolidated goldsmith tradition that has produced manufacturing, design and proportions of high quality. The signatures, known internationally, they add value to the jewel with exquisite designs and a perfect bill.

There are, finally, advice for those who decide to embark on an investment in diamonds. It is necessary, experts explain, evaluate the so-called 4 C’s : color ( color), purity ( Clarity ), cut ( Cut) and carat ( Carat ). Not to be overlooked, moreover, proportions, fluorescence and polishing.

The market for fine jewelry is synthesized in a series of graphs. The performance of the MPS Jewels Market Value Index in the entire observation period (September 2008 – September 2011) is quite positive ( +63.5 %) and superior to other national stock indices considered, all in negative territory : SMI ( -4, 9%), CAC 40 ( -36.7 %) ** and FTSE MIB ( -54.5 %) with the exception of S & P 500 ( +2.7%).

The investment in the stock market jewel of luxury appears to be the only positive with respect to the major indices which are representative of 4 -contributing countries, with their society, the definition of MPS Jewels Market Value Index ( Damiani and Bvlgari for Italy, LVMH, Hermès and Dior for France to Switzerland Richemont and Tiffany & Co. for the United States ).

Be careful, though : the dangers out there. The segment of the jewel of luxury, the study continues, it is subjected to numerous threats : 1 ) increasingly strong interest in substitute goods to meet the psycho – physical (eg, travel, spas, gyms, etc. ), 2) increased demand for the productions of the fashion industry, especially by younger people, attracted by prices less prohibitive and innovative features, and 3) preference for fashion products than for products – value ; 4) strong seasonality of sales in some periods of the year ( for jewelry Christmas and Valentine’s Day ), 5 ) the risk of counterfeiting; 6) reputational risk ( for example, when the production is decentralized abroad ) ; 7) change in consumer tastes, often sudden and unreasoned.

The high rates of unemployment and the levels of tax rates in emerging markets are factors that can influence demand. Moreover, the products of the luxury market have good nature of secondary ones, which makes them susceptible to the macroeconomic environment and require a constant upgrading and re-launching the brand.

This is also why in recent months the performance of MPS Jewels Market Value Index was affected by the difficulties in the financial markets ( -20.5 %), but were also negative performance of all other indices ranging from -31.9 % of FTSE MIB to -10.7% for the S & P500.

On the overall performance of the MPS Jewels Market Value Index, however, have impacted primarily LVMH ( -19% approx. ) And Richemont (-23% approx. ) Which together account for about 70%. the entire index.

Little significant effect on the growth performance of the title Bulgari (+50% approx. ) Following the tender offer launched by LVMH, because of its limited weight on the aggregate (4.5% approx. ).

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