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The designers in GemGèneve’s Vivarium

Published on April 7, 2022

The Latin word vivarium means pond, a small basin of water. And since GemGèneve was born it has proposed its Designer Vivarium (this will be the fourth edition), curated by the jewelery historian Vivienne Becker. The idea is to bring together the work of individual particularly innovative jewelers-designers in a defined space. Since then, the Beckerian lake has seen the succession of young and old designers from all over the world. Some return, others debut. Here, for example, are those foreseen in the Designer Vivarium at the next GemGèneve (5-8 May): Aline Debusigne (Switzerland), Sean Gilson (USA), Regina Gambatesa (Italy), Saurabh Bhola (India), Oktaaf (Spain), Gaelle Khouri (Lebanon), Philippe Lauras (France). Of course, we will be dedicating articles to individual participants of the Designer Vivarium in the near future.

Vivienne Becker was assisted and assisted in the selection process by Ida Faerber, daughter of one of the two founders of GemGèneve (Thomas Faerber and Ronny Totah). The leitmotif for the selection is the refinement of craftsmanship and the innovative use of materials. The styles represented in the Designer Vivarium 2022, as always, are all very different from each other, and testify to the breadth, depth and versatility of expression in today’s contemporary jewelry world. The idea for a contemporary design showcase originally came from the founders of GemGenève, Thomas Faerber and Ronny Totah. An important part of their mission in creating the show was to foster and nurture talent and ingenuity in today’s jewelry world, to give a voice and a platform.

Article updated on April 7. Compared to the previous version, the Russian designer Elena Okutova no longer appears, it is not known whether it is her decision (or impossibility given the geopolitical situation) or a choice of the organizers.

GemGèneve 2021, anello di Studio Renn. Copyright: gioiellis.com

GemGèneve 2021. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Amazing Gaelle Khouri

Published on January 6, 2021

Showroom/Orecchini

Anello di fidanzamento con diamanti bianchi e gialli

The view nature through a gothic lens, with an eclectic style that has wowed: it is the Gaelle Khouri’s jewelry.

Among Lebanon and Britain, London, Gaelle Khouri has learned that in life you must first of all have fun, I mean be themselves. So she left the world of Finance, after graduating in economics and a master’s degree, to devote himself to jewelry. Also because of an internship by Oscar de la Renta, in New York. Freed from the anxiety-inducing world of money, he has returned to his country of origin, Lebanon, and began studying jewelry design, at Elie Saab. Her debut is been brilliant. Her jewels are eclectic, fun, unconventional.

Fede nuziale in oro giallo 18 carati, con diamanti gialli e bianchi

But perhaps the biggest compliment you can make to this designer is to have a sense of humor: rare gift as a four leaf clover in the jewelry world (and beyond). Look at his earrings Self-portrait, which have the shape of fish bones, made of rose gold, burnished silver, white and brown diamonds. Among other things, she does not look like nothing to a fish bone, but it’s pretty nice. Including a Gothic style, but also with a hyperrealism that leads her to play fruit, flowers or animals, the jewels of his first collection, The Garden of Earthly Delights, divided into Couture and Casual lines, surprised everyone. And it is only the beginning. Recently, the designer also introduced a line of wedding rings, naturally with surprising shapes, with a combination of oval and baguette diamonds, extreme angles and an aggressive volume. Margherita Donato

Earcuff Caterpillar, in oro, argento annerito, zaffiri blu, diamanti

Anello in oro giallo e bianco, diamanti e rubini

Orecchini in oro annerito, quarzo rutilato rosa e diamanti neri

Orecchini Avispa in oro rosa, argento, diamanti brown

A design jewelery lottery for Beirut

Published on August 13, 2020

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Anello Spider di Daniela Villegas in oro giallo 18 carati, zaffiri e calcedonio

Six other jewelry designers have decided to help the Lebanese population after the blast in the port of Beirut that caused over 200 deaths, 7,000 injuries and severe damage to much of the city’s infrastructure. The jewelers are all independent and linked to the Auverture website, founded by Bibi van der Velden. Some of them also have Lebanese roots, such as Gaelle Khouri, Noor Fares and Selim Mouzannar. Together with them there are also Daniela Villegas, Alice Cicolini and Bibi van der Velden.

Selim Mouzannar, orecchini in oro rosa 18 carati, diamanti, zaffiri

The idea is quite original: a lottery that gives away six jewels. Virtual tickets to participate in the lottery cost 50 euros, dollars or pounds. We must hurry, however, because they can only be purchased until August 16th. The winners of the lottery will be chosen on August 17th with a draw. and can be purchased via a special page on the Auverture website.

Gaelle Khouri, anello in oro giallo 18 carati, bronzo, diamanti, zaffiri rosa

The jewels donated are of different types, but among them there is one that is particularly in tune with the Lebanese tragedy. This is the I Have a Dream ring by Gaelle Khouri in 18k yellow gold, bronze, white diamonds, pink sapphires and tsavorites, made in Lebanon: it represents a carved mutilated hand that symbolizes the suffering of Lebanese citizens that began with the civil war in 1975 .

Anello Big Face in oro lucido di Bibi van der Velden

Anello Eternity in oro grigio e diamanti di Noor Fares

Orecchini in argento, oro giallo, lacca, ametista verde di Alice Cicolini