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The jewels dedicated to Christmas




The jewels dedicated to Christmas: to wear every year for at least ten days

There are jewels that can only be worn at Christmas, immediately before or immediately after. Of course, in spring it is not forbidden to choose a necklace that has as a pendant Santa Claus, but you could be mistaken for a dormouse that has just woken up from hibernation. The Christmas theme, with stars, poinsettia (the plant commonly called Christmas Star), snowflakes or packages that symbolize the gifts, is quite common. But, before buying a jewel dedicated to the most celebrated festival in the West, think about it: you can wear it only for a dozen days a year.

Any case, there are many Maison, even high-end jewelry, that have dedicated some pieces to Christmas.

Orecchini della collezione Rose de Noël di Van Cleef & Arpels
Orecchini della collezione Rose de Noël di Van Cleef & Arpels

For example, the Rose de Noël series by Van Cleef & Arpels. Or the Christmas tree with Mikimoto pearl. Tiffany, instead, proposes a pendant in the shape of a gift bag, in the classic blue color of the Maison. But perhaps the most refined of all is the London ring Garrard, in rose gold and diamonds, shaped like a bow. Years ago Oscar Herman instead dedicated a platinum brooch with diamonds to Santa Claus, while Chanel proposed a comet-shaped necklace.

 

Spilla albero di Natale di Mikimoto, in oro e perla Akoya
Spilla albero di Natale di Mikimoto, in oro e perla Akoya

Ciondolo Tiffany (320 euro)
Ciondolo Tiffany
Collana Stella cometa di Chanel, oro bianco e diamanti
Collana Stella cometa di Chanel, oro bianco e diamanti
Anello di Garrard in oro rosa e diamanti
Anello di Garrard in oro rosa e diamanti
Charm albero di Natale di Pandora
Charm albero di Natale di Pandora
Babbo Natale, spilla in platino con 133 diamanti, 68 rubini
Oscar Heyman, Babbo Natale, spilla in platino con 133 diamanti, 68 rubini
Spilla Stella di Natale, con 24 rubini baguette, 75 rubini squadrati, 35 diamanti,
Oscar Heyman, spilla Stella di Natale, con 24 rubini baguette, 75 rubini squadrati, 35 diamanti
Orecchini in oro bianco e diamanti di Lydia Courteille
Orecchini in oro bianco e diamanti di Lydia Courteille






A new Garrard pin for the Queen




The queen’s jeweler could not remain indifferent to the queen’s jubilee. Garrard, London-based Maison that has a long tradition with Her Majesty’s jewels, has decided to celebrate the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s crowning with some special creations. And this is nothing new: in 2018, for the 65th anniversary of the coronation, the Maison presented the Garrard Jubilee Sapphire, a stone of exceptional rarity and beauty, with a weight of 118.88 carats, a size rarely seen for this reason. kind of gems. And, with the shade that is the blue that is the color of the Windsors.

Il disegno della spilla con zaffiro di 118,88 carati e diamanti
Il disegno della spilla con zaffiro di 118,88 carati e diamanti

Five years later, for the 2022 jubilee, Garrard created a limited edition enamel brooch and pendant. The Jubilee brooch features the jeweler’s iconic motif around a 4.9-carat London Blue topaz. The Sovereign motif found in both the unique brooch and enamel pendant dates back to 1910: its creation was inspired by the legendary 530-carat Cullinan I diamond. The brooch resembles a peacock feather and can also be worn as a hair jewelry or hat accessory. The pendant also uses deep blue enamel and white diamonds.
La spilla per il giubileo 2022
La spilla per il giubileo 2022

Garrard has a long history with the British royal family. The jewelry was founded in 1735 by the silversmith George Wicks. Garrard was immediately chosen by Frederick, Prince of Wales, and in 1843 he became the first official jeweler. He has created everything from the imperial crown to Princess Diana’s engagement ring.

Ciondolo in oro bianco e smalto blu
Ciondolo in oro bianco e smalto blu
Garrard Jubilee Sapphire
Garrard Jubilee Sapphire
1953, incoranzione della regina Elisabetta d'Inghilterra
1953, incoronazione della regina Elisabetta d’Inghilterra, assieme al principe Filippo, con la corona adattata da Garrard







Ilaria Lanzoni starts again from a look of love

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From Friuli (Italy) to New York: Ilaria Lanzoni has conquered a special place in the ranking of successful designers. An ascent that started a long time ago, but which became overwhelming starting in 2012, when the designer decided to move to the United States, first to Boston and then to the Big Apple, where she became the official designer of Hearts On Fire, a specialized company in diamond jewelry. But, in truth, it was no surprise to anyone: Ilaria Lanzoni already had a well-deserved reputation as a great interpreter of jewelry design. So much so that she had been called to work as the Head of Design for Garrard Fine Jewelry in London.

Orecchino singolo della collezione Look of Love in oro rosa 18 carati, con un diamante taglio marquise da 0,20 carati
Orecchino singolo della collezione Look of Love in oro rosa 18 carati, con un diamante taglio marquise da 0,20 carati

In the British capital, she also honed her skills by creating many of the brand’s collections and working closely with Stephen Webster, when he was creative director of London jewelery. In seven years at Hearts On Fire, Ilaria Lanzoni won the first prize ever for the company with her Serafina necklace, at the Best Haute Couture Design at the Las Vegas Couture Show, in 2015. Also for the Maison she designed the Illa collection (nickname she had as a child) with star-shaped jewelry.
Ilaria Lanzoni
Ilaria Lanzoni

Now the designer has launched her brand and is preparing for her third life as a jewelry designer. The first collection is called The Look of Love, gold jewels with navette diamonds that make up the shape of an eye, that of the person in love, and are repeated on earrings, pendants, rings.

Collana in oro giallo con diamante taglio marquise
Collana in oro giallo con diamante taglio marquise
Orecchini in oro rosa e diamanti Look of Love
Orecchini in oro rosa e diamanti Look of Love
Orecchino singolo con diamante navette
Orecchino singolo con diamante navette
Collana Entaglement con diamanti bianchi e neri, smeraldo a goccia disegnata per Garrard
Collana Entaglement con diamanti bianchi e neri, smeraldo a goccia disegnata per Garrard







Graff superstar at the Sotheby’s auction in Paris




Do you love Graff’s jewels? An interesting occasion presents itself for you in Paris: the Fine Jewels auction organized by Sotheby’s on 27 May. To tell the truth, the jewels are many: 168 lots which include pieces by Bulgari, Boucheron, Buccellati, Cartier, Fabergé, Garrard, Suzanne Belperron and René Boivin, Piaget, Van Cleef & Arpels, etc. But, above all, the pieces signed by the London jeweler Graff stand out.

Collana di diamanti su platino e oro bianco di Graff
Collana di diamanti su platino e oro bianco di Graff

The most esteemed (110.000-140.000 euros) is an exceptional necklace with brilliant cut diamonds on platinum and 18 carat gold. Another valuable piece is a rounded ring with a pavé of rubies and diamonds, also by Graff. Still, pierced circle earrings with pear-shaped and brilliant cut diamonds, as well as round cut emeralds, a pendant with decorations with brilliant cut diamond pavé, on a chain decorated with brilliant cut diamonds in a closed setting, a necklace with emeralds and diamonds also by the English jeweler, and last but not least, a pair of pear and diamond-shaped round blue sapphires.
Anello con rubini e diamanti di Graff
Anello con rubini e diamanti di Graff

For those who love vintage, among the many jewels at auction, a pair of clip earrings with rock crystal and diamonds stands out, designed by Suzanne Belperron and René Boivin from around 1930.

Collana con pendente di diamanti
Collana con pendente di diamanti
Collana con pendente di diamanti  e smeraldi
Collana con pendente di diamanti e smeraldi
Orecchini con diamanti e smeraldi
Orecchini con diamanti e smeraldi

Orecchini con diamanti e zaffiri
Orecchini con diamanti e zaffiri

Orecchini con cristallo di rocca intagliato di Suzanne Belperron e René Boivin
Orecchini con cristallo di rocca intagliato di Suzanne Belperron e René Boivin







Garrard calls the Muse

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Muse, the new Garrard collection inspired by Queen Alexandra ♦ ︎

Garrard has a long history, closely linked to that of the British royal family. The jewelry was founded by George Wickes in London in 1735. The Maison was also the first Crown Jewelery, responsible for the maintenance of the crown jewels, from 1843 to 2007. And still today care or create jewelry for some of the members of the royal family , like the sapphire ring of Diana passed then to Kate Middleton.

It is not surprising, therefore, that the new collection of Garrard, Muse, is inspired by a queen, Alexandra.

Garrard, orecchini in oro bianco, diamanti, zaffiri viola
Garrard, orecchini in oro bianco, diamanti, zaffiri viola

Consort of Edward VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria and king from 1901 to 1910, Alexandra of Denmark (she was the daughter of the Danish king Christian IX) reigned over Great Britain and India. Garrard describes her as a long-necked woman, covered however with the clothes of the time and choker with diamond stars, pearls, diamond necklaces and gold snakes coiled around her wrists.
Alexandra, it seems, was a very popular queen and with her passion for jewelry has created a style, now reinterpreted by Garrard in three lines, with jewels in light and elaborate filigree, as well as in the choice to use the shape of the snake or star dear to Alexandra. Margherita Donato




Collezione Muse, linea Signature, collana in oro bianco, diamanti, zaffiri gialli
Collezione Muse, linea Signature, collana in oro bianco, diamanti, zaffiri gialli
Collezione Muse, linea Signature, anello in oro bianco, diamanti, zaffiri gialli
Collezione Muse, linea Signature, anello in oro bianco, diamanti, zaffiri gialli
Garrard, anello in oro bianco, diamanti, zaffiri viola
Garrard, anello in oro bianco, diamanti, zaffiri viola
Orecchini Filigree Star in oro bianco, diamanti e zaffiri
Orecchini Filigree Star in oro bianco, diamanti e zaffiri
Anello in oro bianco, diamanti e zaffiri
Anello in oro bianco, diamanti e zaffiri
garrard bracciale WHITE DIAMOND
Bracciale in oro bianco, diamanti e zaffiri
Orecchini della linea Starligh in oro bianco e diamanti
Orecchini della linea Starligh in oro bianco e diamanti
Orecchini della colelzione Muse, in oro bianco e diamanti
Orecchini della colelzione Muse, in oro bianco e diamanti





 

Garrard still flies with Wings

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The old English Maison Garrard launches the Wings Embrace collection ♦ ︎

Presentation: George Wickes founded the Garrard jewelry store in London in 1735. This is why the brand claims to be the oldest jeweler in the world. Garrard, moreover, was been the first Crown Jewelery of the United Kingdom. In fact, from 1843 to 2007 he was in charge of the maintenance of the jewels of the British crown as well as creator of many tiaras and jewels still worn by the royal family.
All this to say that when Garrard does something new, it’s intersting. In particular, the London Maison celebrates 15 years since the launch of the Wings collection, which has seen fit to update with Wings Embrace.

Wings are always the dominant motif of the collection, obviously.

Orecchini della collezione Wings Embrace
Orecchini della collezione Wings Embrace

They are angelic wings rather than by birds. The Wings Embrace feathers are made with white round diamonds on white gold, but there are also colored stones in the collection, and they can be enveloping when they are closed. For example, in the ring that certainly can not pass unnoticed.
After the Classic, Lace and Reflection lines, in short, here is Wings Embrace. Note that the wings also like His Majesty: in the private collection of the queen there is a brooch with angel wings set in diamonds, rubies and emeralds. The collection also includes a pendant with double feather, earrings and necklace with tassels. Giulia Netrese





Garrard, bracciale Wings Embrace
Garrard, bracciale Wings Embrace

Anello in oro bianco e diamanti Wings Embrace
Anello in oro bianco e diamanti Wings Embrace
Orecchini con nappe in oro bianco, diamanti e acquamarina
Orecchini con nappe in oro bianco, diamanti e acquamarina
Orecchini in oro bianco e diamanti Wings Embrace
Orecchini in oro bianco e diamanti Wings Embrace

Orecchini in oro bianco e diamanti
Orecchini in oro bianco e diamanti







Kate Middleton’s jewels






The jewels of Kate Middleton are not just those of the royal family. Here are the favorite jewelry brands from Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge ♦

When he was born the eldest son, George, Kate Middleton presented herself to the public with the royal baby and ring that William gave her for the engagement. And with the birth of the second child, the ritual is again repeated. And the one worn by Kate is not ring whichever: it is a jewel with a big sapphire and diamonds, belonged to William’s mother, Princess Diana. And it is the engagement ring that Diana Spencer received in turn by Charles. After the death of Diana, Charles gave the ring to his eldest son, who in turn gave it to Kate when he asked her to marry him. To be precise, the ring was made by Garrard, who claims to be “the oldest jewelery in the world”: although the definition seems risky (the Mellerios were in Paris already in the seventeenth century), but the house has solid traditions, since it was founded in London by George Wickes Garrard in 1735. The Duchess of Cambridge, wife of William, second in line of succession to the throne of England, after his father, Charles, has a passion for jewelry . But not only for those very precious that has received with the princely marriage. Kate Middleton, in fact, also likes to wear the jewelry of Zara, or those of the online boutique Merci Maman. Or, again, the jewels of Monica Vinader, that Kate wore before the wedding and the jewelry of Claudia Bradby, who is a personal friend of the princely couple Williams and Kate Middleton. Matilde de Bounvilles





Kate Middleton, mentre va al matrimonio del principe Harry e di Meghan Markle. Al dito l'anello con zaffiro appartenuto a Diana
Kate Middleton, mentre va al matrimonio del principe Harry e Meghan Markle. Al dito l’anello con zaffiro appartenuto a Diana

Kate Middleton con William e la secondogenita. Al dito l'anello ricevuto per il fidanzamento
Kate Middleton con William e la secondogenita. Al dito l’anello ricevuto per il fidanzamento
L'anello al dito della duchessa di Cambridge
L’anello al dito della duchessa di Cambridge
Kate Middleton con il primogenito, George, il marito William e l'anello di diamanti e zaffiro appartenuto a Diana
Kate Middleton con il primogenito, George, il marito William e l’anello di diamanti e zaffiro appartenuto a Diana
L'anello di Kate Middleton, realizzato da Garrard
L’anello di Kate Middleton, realizzato da Garrard
L'anello di fidanzamento di Kate Middleton
L’anello di fidanzamento di Kate Middleton
La duchessa di Cambridge indossa il famoso anello con zaffiro anche in occasioni informali
La duchessa di Cambridge indossa il famoso anello con zaffiro anche in occasioni informali
Kate Middleton durante una visita ufficiale a un impianto energetico
Kate Middleton durante una visita ufficiale a un impianto energetico
Il matrimonio di Kate, il 29 aprile 2011. Gli orecchini sono con zaffiro e diamanti
Il matrimonio di Kate, il 29 aprile 2011. Gli orecchini sono con zaffiro e diamanti
Orecchini di perle naturali per Kate Middleton
Orecchini di perle naturali per Kate Middleton
La collana di Zara indossata da Kate Middleton
La collana di Zara indossata da Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton con orecchini firmati Claudia Bradby
Kate Middleton con orecchini firmati Claudia Bradby
Bracciale Bioghraphy di Claudia Bradby
Bracciale Bioghraphy di Claudia Bradby
Claudia Bradby, bracciale River, con diamanti
Claudia Bradby, bracciale River, con diamanti
Monica Vinadier, orecchini con ametista
Monica Vinadier, orecchini con ametista

Monica Vinadier, collana
Monica Vinadier, collana







The last Diana’s necklace

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Princess Diana: fashion and her jewelry celebrated in an exhibition 20 years after his death.
An exhibition on Princess Diana’s style. With the consent of two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry: 20 years after her death in a car accident, Kensington Palace has opened the exhibition «Diana: Her Story Fashion». The exhibition does not apply, however, only clothes for day and evening. The exhibition also considers one of the passions of the most beloved princess: the jewelery. For example, the tiara Cambridge Lover’s Knot, which the Duchess of Cambridge wore on two occasions. Another iconic piece is The Swan Lake necklace, made by the jeweler of the royal house, Garrard, with 178 diamonds and pearls. It was worn by Princess Diana to a ballet performance Swan Lake at the Royal Albert Hall in 1997, two months before his death. Now it goes to auction for 12 million dollars in New York, from the house of Guernsey auction. Sellers are a Ukrainian couple who bought the necklace in 2010 for $ 630,000. Sign that the myth of Diana does not tend to fog. Federico Graglia
Diana: Her Story Fashion
Since March 1, 2017 until February 28, 2018
Ticket for adults – £ 19.00 (£ 17.10 online)
Children – Free. They must be accompanied by an adult.
* Prices include a voluntary donation.

La tiara Cambridge Lover’s Knot
La tiara Cambridge Lover’s Knot
Diana con la tiara Cambridge Lover’s Knot
Diana con la tiara Cambridge Lover’s Knot
La principessa Diana con la tiara Cambridge Lover’s Knot
La principessa Diana con la tiara Cambridge Lover’s Knot
Diana alla rappresentazione del Lago dei Cigni con la collana
Diana alla rappresentazione del Lago dei Cigni con la collana
The Swan Lake necklace,  composta dal gioielliere della casa reale,  Garrard, con 178 diamanti e perle
The Swan Lake necklace, composta dal gioielliere della casa reale, Garrard, con 178 diamanti e perle
Diana con parure il 2 novembre 1987 a Bonn
Diana con parure il 2 novembre 1987 a Bonn
La principessa del Galle con suite di gioielli in diamanti e zaffiri
La principessa del Galle con suite di gioielli in diamanti e zaffiri
Diana Spencer in un'occasione uffciale, con collana in oro bianco e diamanti
Diana Spencer in un’occasione uffciale, con collana in oro bianco e diamanti

Garrard, precious birthday




What could be more reassuring than a cup of tea with a cloud of milk, two pastries, a double-decker bus and Queen Elizabeth? Let’s face it: the good old Great Britain retains its charm and, in part, its tradition, even in jewelry. This is attested by Garrard, who boasts of being “the oldest jewelery in the world”: in fact, was founded in London by George Wickes in 1735. Garrard Garrard has offices in Albemarle Street in Mayfair, London, but the flagship store the company is in New York, and more the shops in Tokyo, Dubai, Moscow and Hong Kong. Garrard was the jeweler of the Crown, in charge of maintenance of the jewels of His Majesty from 1843 to 2007. Of course, it is one of the most popular (and expensive) jewelers, with pieces from the very traditional design. No coincidence, by Garrard was the engagement ring with sapphire donated by Prince William to Kate Middleton, which had belonged to Diana.

Anello della collezione Tudor Rose, in oro bianco, spinello rosso circondato da tormaline, zaffiri rosa e rubelliti
Anello della collezione Tudor Rose, in oro bianco, spinello rosso circondato da tormaline, zaffiri rosa e rubelliti
Anello con tormalina verde, circondata da peridoti, tormaline verdi e tsavoriti
Anello con tormalina verde, circondata da peridoti, tormaline verdi e tsavoriti

The Maison celebrated 280 years in business with valuable pieces, such as the Ventiquattro ring, with gold and diamonds, or a ring with large central sapphire mounted on platinum, or bow double ring. From 2013 the collections are the work of the new head of Garrard designer, Sara Prentice: Tudor Rose, which is traditionally known as the floral heraldic emblem of England, for example, consists of about 30 pieces is inspired by the classical heritage the Maison. “I wanted to offer our customers the opportunity to not only wear these jewels for special occasions, but with the different outfits that are in a closet,” said Prentice when he presented the collection. But, of course, it is not about balances acquired from H & M.

The necklace, in any case, can be mounted in five different ways: for example, as a pendant or brooch with a removable staple. “The idea is for a set that can be worn in different ways,” adds Prentice. “The necklace can be disconnected and adjusted by hand, without the use of tools or a laboratory.” Become a collector’s item that can be passed down for generations, because the tradition is, indeed, an important concept for the old England. Not surprisingly, to homage to the history of the royal family, Garrard in his Tudor Rose collection has introduced two tiaras. The British home proposes, in addition, the Wings collection with a new set of 18-carat gold jewelery and diamonds. Includes pendants, earrings, bracelets, cuff links and rings: launched in 2003, Wings ideally represents the concepts of peace, purity and protection. Margherita Donato

Bracciale Tudor Rose, in oro bianco, diamanti e perle
Bracciale Tudor Rose, in oro bianco, diamanti e perle
Bracciale Tudor Rose in oro bianco, perle e rubino circondato da diamanti
Bracciale Tudor Rose in oro bianco, perle e rubino circondato da diamanti
Orecchini Tudor Rose in oro rosa e diamanti
Orecchini Tudor Rose in oro rosa e diamanti
Garrard, anello doppio Bow, oro bianco e diamanti
Garrard, anello doppio Bow, oro bianco e diamanti
Anello con zaffiro e diamanti su platino
Anello con zaffiro e diamanti su platino
Anello Ventiquattro, oro rosa e diamanti Anello Ventiquattro, oro rosa e diamanti
Anello Ventiquattro, oro rosa e diamanti
Anello in oro bianco e diamanti della collezione Wing
Anello in oro bianco e diamanti della collezione Wing
Collana della collezione Wing
Collana della collezione Wing

La sede storica di Garrard, a Londra
La sede storica di Garrard, a Londra