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Christie’s top jewelery in Geneva

Published on November 15, 2019

A Colombian rectangular-cut emerald ring, weighing 13.53 carats

Big deals (71.3 million) and big jewels at Christie’s auctions in Geneva. And Graff buys one sapphire for 2.5 million ♦ ︎

Winter is a very hot season for precious gems and beautiful jewels. This is evidenced by Christie’s November auctions in Geneva, which reached a total of 71.3 million dollars (about 64.7 million euros), with an additional 38.6 million Swiss francs for Only Watch, the sale of 50 watches for unique luxury made by the best watch manufacturers for research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Christie’s four sales had registered bidders from over 40 countries and 30% were new to Christie. The Magnificent Jewels auction concluded the sales series with a selection of exceptional jewels. The sale reached 55.2 million (50.3 million euros), with a total of 12 lots that sold over 1 million, and 92% of the lots assigned. The magnificent jewels, among other things, are also a cultural event: they attracted over 3 thousand visitors to the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues where they were exhibited.

Asta di Christie's a Ginevra — Asta di Christie’s a Ginevra

Once again, the November week of sales in Geneva attracted buyers from all over the world and this month with a particularly strong contingent from Asia. With a triumphant Only Watch charity auction, including a CHF 31 million Patek Philippe, which established a new world auction record for any timepiece, auctions of jewellery, watches and wine were solid with a strong sell-through rate of above 90%, underlining the successful strategy for Luxury of the leading auction house.
François Curiel, President Christie’s Europe

Anello con diamante fancy deep blue di 7,03 carati montato da Moussaieff

In particular, a 7.03-carat blue rectangular ring with a deep blue patterned VVS2 diamond, mounted by Moussaieff, was sold for 11.6 million dollars, with a price per carat of 1.6 million. It was purchased by a private collector. A cushion-cut diamond, color D, internally impeccable, weighing 46.93 carats was beaten to 3.1 million, while a ring of Harry Winston with rectangular cut diamond, color D, purity VVS2, weight 25.20 carat was awarded 2.5 million dollars. Among the gems, an octagonal cut Burmese sapphire weighing 42.97 carats was purchased by Graff for 2.5 million. Federico Graglia

A Burmese octagonal-cut sapphire, weighing 42.97 carats, Graff

Graff: a Ceylon rectangular-cut sapphire brooch, weighing 39.19 carats, by Cartier

A cushion-cut, D colour, Internally Flawless diamond, weighing 46.93 carats

A pair of pear-shaped, D colour, flawless diamond earrings, weighing 12.71 and 2.07 carats

A pear-shaped, D colour, VS1 clarity diamond, weighing 40.18 carats

A rectangular-cut, D colour, VVS2 clarity diamond ring, weighing 25.20 carats by Harry Winston

A rectangular-cut, fancy light purplish pink, VS2 clarity diamond ring, weighing 32.49 carats

The design of Emmanuel Tarpin for de Grisogono

Published on November 1, 2019

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Anello in oro bianco 18 carati con 686 diamanti bianchi

A collection of fine jewelry made by designer Emmanuel Tarpin for de Grisogono ♦ ︎

Until recently he was considered the golden boy of jewelery, a designer who at the age of 27 had the chance to enter among the big names in the world of gold and diamonds. Now, instead, Emmanuel Tarpin can no longer be referred to as an emerging designer. De Grisogono, the Geneva House that in high jewelery has the reputation of being innovative and, sometimes, even transgressive, has decided to make him emerge definitively.

Orecchini in oro bianco 18 carati con 955 diamanti bianchi e 963 diamanti neri

To Tarpin, de Grisogono commissioned a collection as Artist in Resident: a choice strongly desired by the new CEO, Céline Assimon. The result is called Prologue and is the first of three collections to be signed by Emmanuel Tarpin. The designer used a palette with two colors: black and white. Indeed, black diamonds have been widely used by de Grisogono. The shape of the jewels is sinuous and surprising: the designer does not disappoint the fame he has gained.

Collana in oro bianco 18 carati con 3428 diamanti neri

The collection includes long asymmetric earrings of white and black diamonds in the form of a twisted ribbon, with a spiral that gives the illusion of crossing the lobe. And even the bracelet and necklace have the soft appearance of a fabric that bends with soft curves. They are pieces of bold design, but at the same time reassuring. And that, for sure, are unmistakable. Innovative jewels, yet in harmony with the de Grisogono style.

Bracciale in oro bianco 18 carati con 886 diamanti bianchi

Emmanuel Tarpin, who debuted on the international scene at GemGèneve, launched his first capsule collection two years ago and, in December 2017, his realistic Geranium Leaf aluminum earrings were sold by Christie’s. He then received the Rising Star award from the Fashion Group International and was named Designer of the Year at the Town and Country Jewelry Awards. And he’s only at the beginning.

A blue diamond for Christie’s

Published on October 21, 2019

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Blue diamonds, transformable jewels and rare gems at Christie’s auction in Geneva ♦ ︎

Autumn is one of the two moments of the year (the other is late spring) in which the major auctions of great jewelery are held. The Christie’s auction in Geneva, with its Magnificent Jewels, on November 12th presents a series of pieces of great value, but also of simple (and expensive) gems.

The eyes are on a ring with a fancy deep blue diamond of 7.03 carats assembled by Moussaieff, estimated at 7.8 – 10.9 million pounds, and on a diamond ring of 46.93 carats of the highest quality, color D, internally flawless clarity (estimate 2.9 – 3.5 million).

Among the jewels of the catalog shine the transformable jewels, with innovative Art Deco designs by Cartier, including three brooches that were part of the collection of Jane Beatrice Mills, Countess of Granard (1883-1972). Additional items for sale include a superb Cartier Art Deco diamond bandeau, which can also be worn as a crew neck, two bracelets and as a brooch and the iconic diamond necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels.

The auction will also present an unusual Belle Époque brooch in turquoise and diamonds, around 1910, acquired by the Australian soprano Nellie Melba at the height of her career. Among the other prized pieces there are also a pendant with a large 42,97 carat Burmese sapphire, estimated at 1.5 – 2.3 million, an important pair of untreated Colombian emerald earrings of over 7.5 carats each and a ring Burmese ruby red pigeon blood of 3.88 carats.

Orecchini e spilla con turchesi di Pierre Sterlé

Finally, on the sales counter there is also an important series of 119 natural salt water and diamond pearls (estimate 389,000 – 545,000 pounds) and jewelry of the famous designer Pierre Sterlé, considered emblematic of the Fifties and Sixties.
Visits to the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues, Geneva from 7 to 12 November.

Spilla con zaffiro e diamanti di Cartier

Anello con diamante fancy intense blue di 5,23 carati

Bracciale art déco con smalto, smeraldo cabochon e topazi di Georges Fouquet

Racine, excellent surprise

Published on June 11, 2019

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Orecchini con diamanti, smeraldi, perle naturali, oro bianco e annerito

The couple who created Racine amazed all visitors to GemGenève. That’s why ♦ ︎

The small Maison Racine is back GemGenève and surprised everyone. The couple Miriam Racine Bergesen and Pedro Henrique Oselieri Lopes presented a refined, high-level jewelery brand. Yet little known also to the operators of the sector and to journalists who follow the jewelery. And there is a reason: the Maison Oselieri-Racine, testifies to the deed deposited with the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, was established in the first days of January 2018.

Anello con rubino birmano, crisoberilli occhio di gatto e diamanti incastonati in oro giallo

Even the two founders, husband and wife, little is known. She is Norwegian, he was born in Geneva, but has Brazilian origins. Passionates about jewelry and gems, they met between a diamond and a sapphire in London, while deepening their knowledge of the mineral world. From there the idea was born to create super jewels, to offer to high-level customers. How easy it is to guess from their first production which, in fact, flies high. The starting point is indeed the creation of unique jewels: “All our pieces are handmade in Geneva, from hand-painted drawings to the detailed work of our expert jewelry craftsmen. We carefully select beautiful and special precious stones and, in collaboration with our artisans, we create colorful, modern and unique jewels” is their premise.

Miriam Racine Bergesen copyright gioiellis com — Miriam Racine Bergesen. Copyright: gioiellis.com

In GemGenève, in particular, Oselieri-Racine presented a pair of heptagonal earrings (on seven sides) that caused the jaw to fall to more than one visitor. They are made with embedded blue spinels, moonstones, diamonds and blue, gold and dark silver sapphires. And with this everything is said. Lavinia Andorno

Fjord ring, zaffiro di Ceylon, smeraldi, oro bianco

Spilla con acquamarina, zaffiri rosa, argento annerito, oro rosa

Orragono, anello con diamanti, spinelli rosa, oro rosa

Kite ring, zaffiro viola con spinelli rosa, zaffiri blu, diamanti, oro bianco

Lace ring, granato del Malawi, altri granati, diamanti, oro

Orecchini Heptagon, con spinello blu, pietre luna, diamanti, zaffiri blu, oro, argento

Vitrail ring, zirconi naturali, granati, diamanti, oro bianco

Cléa Horowicz, not just a designer

Published on May 27, 2019

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Cléa Horowicz, the model with a passion for jewelry, from Australia to Switzerland ♦ ︎

Model, singer, writer, photographer, designer. What definition do you want to choose to define Cléa Horowicz, creator of the Horowicz Fine Jewelery brand or, to summarize, HFJ Jewelery & Design? Tip: all. In fact, Cléa is all this and even more: it is partly Australian, and is keen to remember it. Although he now lives in Europe, Switzerland, and Dutch blood also flows through his veins. In short, so many women in one person.

His grand style debut took place on the stage of GemGèneve, where he also showed two special pieces: a large hair clip brooch for hairs with the shape of flying fish and two earrings with opals. Australians, of course.

Founded in 2010, the small Maison has so far dedicated itself to accessible jewelry, but with some interesting choices. Cléa started learning jewelery at the Ceruleum high school in Lausanne and then at the University of Geneva. Finally, she specialized in gemology at Gia in California. She explains that she is inspired by nature and travel. He loves wearing his own creations. And it often maintains the original shape of the stone, “because it is what makes it unique”.

Here are Christie’s auction stars

Published on May 17, 2019

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Collana di diamanti e rubini birmani di Van Cleef & Arpels, venduta per 2,4 milioni

Rubini, a Fabergé tiara and a 118 carat fancy diamond: here are the stars of Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction ♦ ︎

More and more: the Magnificent Jewels auction organized by Christie’s in Geneva totaled sales of 77.2 million dollars (68 million euros). Also because the super auction also included watches and collector wines, as well as thrilling jewels. The number of visitors to the Four Season, where the auction was scheduled, also gives an idea of the event: 3,000 went on a pilgrimage to see the 271 jewels, 249 watches, and wine bottles. Other statistical data: bidders from 51 countries on six continents, 87% of the lots found a buyer.

Anello con rubino birmano a forma di cuscino, di Harry Winston.

The king of the day was a ring with a Burmese ruby in the shape of a pillow, by Harry Winston. A jewel that has tripled its pre-sale estimate and has been sold for 7.2 million dollars (6.3 million euros), “maximum price achieved in all homes in Geneva this spring”. Does anyone think it is an allusion at Sotheby’s?

Siamante giallo fancy 118 carati che è stato acquistato da Siba in onore di Sam Abram

The Magnificent Jewels auction took place in a very dynamic room for six hours with strong bidding across the globe. Natural pearls and jewels with noble provenance such as the 75.61 carat emerald from Grand Duchess Vladimir of Russia found much acclaim and sold for far above their pre-sale estimates. Also, of note was the 118 cts fancy yellow diamond that was purchased by SIBA Corp. in honour of Sam Abram, a prominent figure in the Jewellery world, who very sadly passed away last week.
Rahul Kadakia, Christie’s Head of Jewelery International

Natural pearls continue to deliver strong prices. A necklace with 110 natural pearls was sold for 5.7 million dollars, doubling the pre-sale estimate. The period jewels are also well received. The Fabergé tiara made in 1904 as a wedding gift by Frederick Francis IV, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1882-1945) to his wife Princess Alexandra of Hanover and Cumberland (1882-1963), composed of nine graduated pear-shaped aquamarines it was sold for 1 million dollars against a pre-sale estimate of 340,000. And the necklace owned by the Duchess Vladimir of Russia with a pear-shaped Colombian emerald was allocated to 4.3 million dollars. Also noteworthy is the price of the ring with the Jonker V diamond at 3 million dollars, which however remained within the range of the estimate. Federico Graglia

Smeraldo taglio a pera appartenuto alla duchessa Vladimir di Russia

Diadema con acquamarine appartenuto alla gran duchessa Alexandra di Macklenburg-Schwerin

Phase two for de Grisogono

Published on May 11, 2019

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L'incastonatura di uno smeraldo, laboratorio de Grisogono

An external designer, scholarships for young people, an artist-muse: they are the first moves of the new CEO of de Grisogono ♦ ︎

Céline Assimon, the CEO of de Grisogono who replaced founder Fawaz Gruosi in December, took just four months to introduce novelties to the Maison. The first move is to introduce a sort of internship for designers in the Geneva company. The idea was articulated under the name of Creativity in Residence and provides, in fact, a period of collaboration in house, of one-year, for a guest designer, with the intention of injecting new creative lymph. However, the project is more extensive. It includes, for example, the identification of a well-known artist in another discipline, such as figurative art or music, who will be de Grisogono’s inspirational muse. This man or woman has not yet been identified, but it is possible that this is a relationship like that of Lady Gaga for Tiffany or Rihanna for Chopard, representative artists and internationally known.

Today de Grisogono launches a triple platform that will breathe new life into the Maison’s unique creative approach, capable of giving life to notoriously daring jewels. The peculiarity of the Creativity in Residence program is the transformation of the internal Creative Studio into a stimulated hub, nourished and enriched by all three aspects of the program; in turn the Studio will open its heritage and its extraordinary skills to new eyes, external talents and curious young minds.
Céline Assimon

There is also a third project: a scholarship in collaboration with the Haute École d’art et de design (Head) of Geneva, one of the main European schools of art and design, a concentration of talents in the expressive field and artistic. The initiatives are, in short, a sign of the Maison’s vitality, which just a year ago announced a plan to reduce 41 jobs (31 in Switzerland and 10 worldwide) out of a total of 104 employees. Now it starts again.

Alta gioielleria de Grisogono, disegni preparatori

Una collana di alta gioielleria di de Grisogono

Anello con smeraldo taglio a pera, baguette di diamanti sul gambo e smeraldi sul bordo

De Grisogono, collana ondulata con 247 carati di rubini su oro rosa annerito, sei diamanti taglio brillante da 1,50 a 3,80 carati

Alta gioielleria de Grisogono. Collana con pavé di diamanti bianchi e neri, più grande diamante taglio brillante

Interchangeable earrings by Avakian

Published on April 18, 2019

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Orecchini intercambiabili in oro bianco, diamanti, rubini

Earrings and necklaces with interchangeable elements from the Maison of Geneva Avakian ♦ ︎

Interchangeable gems or elements. The idea often recurs in the world of jewelry for two reasons. The first is that a modifiable jewel makes it suitable for different occasions and different clothes. The second reason is that in this way the jeweler sells something more, that is the interchangeable part. For customers, in any case, it may be convenient to have a jewel that changes appearance easily.

Orecchini La Mystérieuse, in oro, diamanti, agata bianca

This was also the choice of Avakian, Maison in Geneva that offers interchangeable jewels with the La Mystérieuse collection: all the earrings are reversible, the pear-shaped parts are detachable and the stems can be rotated.

I was looking for gemstones that would really talk back to me, capture a mood of revelry and that could be translated through jewellery. This particular collection of elongated sugar loaf gems are infused with a warmth and a uniqueness that felt fitting for La Mystérieuse.
Haig Avakian

The Gatsby Drop earrings play with color combinations and geometric shapes, with stones and enamels. As in white gold and diamond earrings, with four diamond-cut amethysts, pearls and enamel.

Swinging Diamond Earrings in oro bianco, diamanti bianchi e rosa

The Riviera collection embodies the same sense of movement and versatility. The chandelier-style earrings and matching necklaces are available in 18-carat white gold, yellow and rose gold, set with precious or semi-precious stones. The lower element can be exchanged to adapt it to the outfit. Even the 18 carat gold chain earrings offer an adaptable option: the lower part is detachable. The upper part can be worn during the day and the additional chain can lengthen the earrings for the evening.

Amethyst Earrings, set in white gold and adorned with diamonds, 4 kite shaped amethysts, 2 white pearls and white enamel — Amethyst Earrings,
set in white gold and adorned with diamonds, 4 kite shaped amethysts, 2 white pearls and white enamel

Avakian was founded in 1969 by Edmond Avakian. Born in Sofia, Bulgaria, he moved to Lebanon in 1958. In 1985 he emigrated to Switzerland. In addition to the Gemologic Institute America degree in Los Angeles, Edmond Avakian also graduated in Engineering from MIT, Boston. A specialization that is obviously useful also for designing jewels made with a refined technique.

Links Earrings in 18kt gold also offer an adaptable option with a chain design where the bottom part is detachable — Links Earrings in 18kt gold also offer
an adaptable option with a chain design where the bottom part is detachable

Pink gold with red coral, white enamel, white pearls and white diamonds earrings

Jewels with blue blood from Sotheby’s

Published on April 11, 2019

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Tiara di diamanti -attribuita a Fabergé, circa 1903

Princely jewels and a Fabergé tiara: Sotheby’s proposes rare pieces have belonged to the European aristocracy ♦ ︎

For those who love fine jewelry, the Fabergé name is like Raphael or Leonardo for art lovers: a champion who has marked a chapter in history. This is why the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction scheduled in Geneva on May 14th is particularly interesting.

Among the jewels on sale, in fact, a diamond tiara attributed to Fabergé stands out, created around 1903 for the duchess Cecilie von Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1886-1954), the last hereditary princess of Prussia.

The tiara was given to the princess by her Russian relatives on the occasion of her marriage to Crown Prince William (1882-1951). The diadem has an estimate of 200,000 – 300,000 dollars.

As we saw last November with Marie Antoinette’s pearl, historic jewels have the power to transport us back to a moment in time. The tiara attributed to Fabergé is another perfect example: its Kokoshnik design reflects Crown Princess Cecilie’s Russian family, who gifted it to her for her wedding; from portraits we can see that she paired the tiara with her gowns in a very fashion-forward way for the very early 1900s. For so many collectors today – who seek out unique pieces with ‘soul’ – this jewel is really a masterpiece.
Tiara di diamanti -attribuita a Fabergé, circa 1903

Daniela Mascetti, president of Sotheby’s Jewelry, Europe

The history of this tiara is linked to the fate of the Duchess Cecilie von Mecklenburg-Schwerin, who would become the last hereditary princess of Prussia. In June 1905, tens of thousands of people flocked to Berlin, the capital, to attend his marriage. It was the largest social event of the century still young. The extravagant celebrations lasted four days and the couple was showered with gifts, including silver, porcelain and even a splendid carriage drawn by Hungarian gray stallions, presented by the Austrian Emperor, Francesco Giuseppe I. Among the beautiful jewels given to the spouses there was the tiara attributed to Fabergé, an extraordinary gift from Cecilie’s Russian relatives.

Collana di smeraldi e diamanti, circa 1935

But the tiara will not be the most important jewel from the point of view of evaluation. Among the period pieces, for example, there is an Art Deco necklace, attributed to Van Cleef & Arpels. The beautiful necklace is of emeralds and diamonds and was created in the 1930s by Hélène Beaumont (1894 – 1988), an American and friend of the Duchess of Windsor. The necklace has 11 Colombian emeralds for a total of over 75 carats and is estimated at 3-4 million dollars. It is also a very versatile jewel: the central sections of emeralds and diamonds in the necklace can be detached and worn as bracelets.

This is Art Deco at its absolute finest, a connoisseur’s jewel. Rare and exceptional pieces like these are the reason people collect Jewellery. The first time I laid eyes on this emerald and diamond necklace was exactly 25 years ago when we sold the Hélène Beaumont collection in Geneva. I said at the time that it was the most important row of cabochon emeralds I had seen during my then 20-year career. Today, 25 years on, that statement still holds true.
David Bennett, president of Sotheby’s Worldwide Jewelery

Anello con diamante taglio smeraldo di Harry Winston

The other jewels

After the sale of a spectacular oval diamond of 88.22 carats in Hong Kong, in Geneva two exceptional white diamonds will be on sale. The first, a brilliant-cut stone, weighs 36.57 carats (estimate 4.7- 5.7 million). Harry Winston’s second emerald cut diamond weighing 18.86 carats is valued up to 1.2 million. Both diamonds are of color D: the highest possible chromatic classification for white diamonds and belong to the rare subgroup of type IIa diamonds – which includes less than 2% of all diamonds, including the legendary Koh-i-Noor diamonds that they are part of the jewels of the British crown. Type IIa diamonds often boast exceptional optical transparency.

Spilla in onice, diamanti, rubini di Cartier, circa 1925

Another prominent jewel is an Indian-inspired jabot created by Cartier around 1925, during the period considered the maximum creativity of the house. With oval rubies, diamonds and polished onyx, the jewel reflects the important influence of India in Cartier’s work: it is inspired by a traditional ornament worn on a male turban, known as the sarpech. Another special jewel is a necklace with emeralds and diamonds created by the Maison of Trieste Janesich around 1920. The necklace has delicately carved emeralds depicting bunches of grapes and leaves. Finally, to report a ring with a central Kashmir sapphire of 8.35 carats. Federico Graglia

Anello con zaffiro del Kashmir e diamanti

The journey of Suzanne Syz

Published on February 15, 2019

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The new jewels of the artist-designer Suzanne Syz: fantasy, irony and a bit of nostalgia ♦ ︎

A journey through time with the art of a Swiss designer who is truly different from the others. Although his specialty is to propose new techniques and surprising shapes, his journey through time is turned backwards, to the fifties, sixties, eighties. In short, new forms to wink at the recent past, with a little ‘nostalgia.

As in the All Tired Up rings, which have the shape of tires. Almost a provocation if you think that they are the result of a refined jewelry technique.

The rings are made of titanium (but they are also available in gold or golden titanium), a difficult metal to work, which is favored material by Suzanne Syz. The traces of snow between the cracks in the tire are small diamonds. The Arctic Ice ring, in silver and enamel, instead uses ceramic to remember the ice of the North Pole, with a paraiba tourmaline that looks like a small iceberg. Another feature of the designer is the good dose of irony that she uses for her jewelry. An example is the large pair of earrings with the tap-shaped clip: there are not missed hot and cold writing. Also in this case, the idea of the drops of water that come down are paraiba tourmalines, next to small diamonds. Giulia Netrese

Suzanne Syz, orecchini in titanio, oro, diamanti

Orecchini Rock Baroque in alluminio e tormalina

Suzanne Syz, orecchini a forma di rubinetto con tormalina paraiba e diamanti

GemGenève increases the number of exhibitors

Published on January 22, 2019

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The news of the next edition of GemGenève: the number of exhibitors rises by 22% ♦ ︎

While VicenzaOro is still underway and while Baselworld warms up its engines to prepare for its toughest appointment, the GemGenève backoffice is at work. Many wondered whether the first edition of the gem and jewelery trade show, organized in May 2018, would be followed by a second one. The answer is yes: the second edition of GemGenève will be held from 9 to 12 May 2019 at the Geneva Palaexpo.

The new appointment also has a theme: Find and Feel, to emphasize the importance of direct experience even in a period dominated by the digital.

GemGenève has been an idea of two industry veterans, Thomas Faerber and Ronny Totah, who operate in Geneva. The event was also an initiative in controversy with Baselworld, a fair in the crosshairs of many jewelry operators because of the high costs required for participation. It has had a good success, with about 4300 visitors, 50% non-Swiss (including the journalists of gioiellis.com).
GemGenève, in fact, is a formula that has convinced many. Jewelers, antique dealers and precious stones merchants find themselves in a smaller space than large fairs, but very specialized. And so the number of exhibitors for 2019 is 22% increase compared to 2018: there are about 180 houses already registered for the new edition, personally selected by Thomas Faerber and Ronny Totah.

The 2019 will also see the continuation of the collaboration of GemGenève with the school of art and design of Geneva, Head, with a special project for students supported by the exhibitor Charles Abouchar. The Designer Showcase, renamed as Designer Vivarium, has been expanded to include new artists not yet known in contemporary international jewelery. Among other things, GemGenève 2019 will take place during the same period of the main jewelery auctions in Geneva, those of Sotheby’s and Christie’s. The premises for a repeat of success are there.

GemGenève, vetrina di Dover Jewelry & Diamonds

Avakian, high jewelry for love

Published on January 13, 2019

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Orecchini con due smeraldi colombiani a forma di cuore (26.05 carati), oro bianco 18 carati, diamanti bianchi (3,43 carati), e due rubini (di 1,22 carati)

High jewelery for Valentine’s Day with the Swiss Maison Avakian ♦ ︎

High jewelry for Valentine’s Day. Love deserves the best, even in jewelry. And the Maison Avakian has prepared some particularly exciting jewels. The Swiss jewelery founded in Geneva by Edmond Avakian over 30 years ago has not lost its verve over the years. The Maison, born in California, moved to the Swiss city in 1984, an international hub for fine jewelry.

For Valentine’s Day, Avakian offers, for example, a sparkling pair of earrings with emeralds and rubies.

The earrings are made with two exquisite heart-shaped Colombian emeralds (26.05 carats), cut and set in 18 carat white gold, surrounded by a crown of white diamonds (3.43 carats), with the touch of two rubies (of 1.22 carats). Always the Swiss Maison proposes rings, earrings and pendants, with a heart in 18kt white or rose gold, embellished with diamonds, against the background of black onyx, green jade, turquoise blue, red coral or white agate. There is also a kind of ring, from the First Love collection, which seems to have been specially designed for Valentine’s Day. Another proposal concerns Riviera Earrings, drop-shaped pendants on 18 carat white gold, with white gold and rubies. Irresistible.

Fawaz Gruosi says goodbye to de Grisogono

Published on January 10, 2019

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Farewell by Fawaz Gruosi at the board of de Grisogono, the Geneva Maison he founded 25 years ago ♦ ︎

That the changes were in the air was clear. First of all, the announcement of the downsizing of high-jewelery workers, which any case remains a strong point of the Maison. Then, the decision to defect Baselworld. Finally, the recent appointment of Céline Assimon, who became de Grisogono’s chief executive officer, in the position previously occupied by John Leitao. In short, many news in a few months. But the real bomb was a surprise (maybe) for everybody: the farewell of the founder of the Geneva Maison, Fawaz Gruosi.
The announcement came along with the clarification that the farewell of the effervescent jeweler brings the date of December 31st. In the official communiqué, the impact of the news is obviously dampened, with the addition that the decision has been made time ago and that the farewell was going on. But the surprise remains.

As the founder of this inspirational brand 25 years ago, we are grateful to Fawaz Grusoi for his incredible passion and creativity. For all this time de Grisogono has gone through a fantastic journey, moving from a high-end niche jewelry house to a high-end jewelry player that is now recognized all over the world. In line with our board’s vision and program, de Grisogono is now preparing to enter a new chapter in its history. Under the guidance of Céline Assimon and the talented company team, the design and the atelier will continue to carry out design and craftsmanship as it has been up to now, through a collective process, keeping the tradition made of bold creativity for which the brand is known .
Elmar Wiederin, Chairman of de Grisogono

Certainly the farewell of Fawaz Gruosi will not be painless for the brand, known for its ability to innovate (for example, has anticipated everybody with the use of black diamonds), but also for inspiration, the desire to live and a image linked to the Dolce Vita of our days. Memorable were the parties organized by Gruosi in Cannes or in Sardinia, Costa Smeralda. Models, show stars, artists: all attracted by events in a whirling mix as the design of some surprising Maison jewels. But the curtain sooner or later falls for everyone.

Orecchini in oro bianco, diamanti e onice della collezione Allegra Toi & Moi di de Grisogono

Anello in oro rosa, diamanti e cacholong cabochon

Anello in oro bianco con grande peridoto, ametiste e smeraldi

Anello con opali rosa, smeraldi e zaffiri

Bracciale con smeraldi, tormaline e oro rodiato — Bracciale con smeraldi, tormaline e oro bianco rodiato

High jewelery for 5 in Geneva

Published on January 9, 2019

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Yoko London, Roberto Coin, Crivelli and Sutra, more de Grisogono: high jewelry for five in Geneva ♦ ︎

For a few days, Geneva becomes the capital of high jewelery. For the truth, in the Swiss city, which is the world capital of watchmaking, many jewelers reside all year round, such as de Grisogono, Chopard, Adler, Nadia Morgenthaler, Baunat, to name but a few. But, in particular, in the first days of January two important events are planned. An appointment is scheduled at the Grand Hotel Kempinski in Geneva, from 13 to 17 January.

In fact, in the halls of the big hotel, Yoko London, Roberto Coin, Crivelli and Sutra decided to meet.

Four brands that have in high-jewelry their strength and that, for different reasons, are not competitors because they specialize in different kind of jewelry. Roberto Coin, for example, ranges from high jewelery to fine jewellry with flair and style that come from his Vicentine matrix. Gold worked, embroidery, modern style, sometimes surprising. Crivelli is an authority in the great jewels composed of hypnotic precious stones, with a loyal clientele as much as with an impassable privacy. Yoko London is a synonym of pearls: many, unique, juxtaposed with graceful luxury. Finally, Sutra has an Indian matrix grafted onto a market, the American one, which adores the colorful fantasy that inspires the work of the designer and founder, Arpita Navlakha. But it’s not over.

In Geneva, from January 13 to 18, also opens the doors also de Grisogono, with its exhibition of jewelry and exclusive watchmaking, but in the Royal Suite of the Four Seasons Hotel.

The event also marks the debut in the new role of Céline Assimon, who became de Grisogono’s chief executive officer, in the position previously occupied by John Leitao. As Ceo, its mission is to develop the brand on an international scale and expand the product offering to reach a wider clientele. And the Geneva appointment is a good opportunity.

Roberto Coin, haute couture, anello con citrini, topazi e diamanti bianchi, oro 18 carati

Orecchini Chandelier in oro bianco, con brillanti di diverso taglio e due brillanti fancy taglio cuore — Crivelli, orecchini Chandelier in oro bianco, con brillanti di diverso taglio e due brillanti fancy taglio cuore

Collana girocollo con diamanti e perle — Yoko London, collana girocollo con diamanti e perle

Arpita Navlakha, designer di Sutra — Arpita Navlakha, designer e anima di Sutra

Sutracollana1 — Sutra, Columbian emerald collection, collana in oro bianco con smeraldi a goccia per 19 carati e diamanti taglio a goccia e ovale per 51 carati . Prezzo: 1 milione di dollari

A $ 50 million pink diamond

Published on November 14, 2018

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The 18.96 carat pink diamond costs like other 310 jewels auctioned by Christie’s in Geneva ♦ ︎

Total of the sale inclusive of the buyer’s premium: 110.211.750 Swiss francs approximately 96 million euros, equivalent to 108 million dollars. Very. But it makes an impression that half of this mountain of money resulting from Christie’s Geneva Magnificent Jewels auction is the result of a single jewel: The Pink Legacy, a 18.96-light-pink rectangular cut diamond, mounted on platinum.

The stone, of an exceptional size, of a vivid color, with a perfect appearance, in short, has been evaluated 50 millions, as the all other 310 jewels put up for sale. It was purchased by Harry Winston.

And to say that there were several pieces of great value. In second place for the price realized, a pair of brilliant cut diamonds, but modified as drop, a brilliant blue (8.85 cts) and 8.79 ct orangy pink, on platinum and gold. They were purchased for around 4.5 million dollars. The Egyptian-style pendant necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, made in 1924, has surpassed the expectations. It is made up of antique and rose cut diamonds, cabochon and calibré rubies, cabochons and emeralds, gilt, onyx, platinum and gold. Award price: about 4.3 million dollars, compared to the maximum estimate of 3 million in the pre-auction.

Anello con diamante a taglio rettangolare di 20,50 carati, taglio baguette,

A ring with rectangular cut diamond of 20,50 carats, baguette cut, on platinum and gold, has priced at 2 million dollars, while a pair of earrings with sapphires signed by David Morris has been beaten at 1.4 million.

A necklace with diamonds and emeralds from Cartier, together with bracelets and earrings, almost reached 1.2 million dollars. The long-standing Cartier tiara, with old-cut diamonds, blackened steel, platinum, dated 1912-1915, sold for $ 480,000, touched the ceiling of esteem.
The price for Jar’s spectacular brooch, Bouquet of Violets, is quite high: 720,000 dollars, while the butterfly brooch of the same mysterious jeweler has stopped at a minimum of 390,000. And at the half of estimate the earrings, again of Jar, in the shape of ivy leaves: 520,000 dollars. Federico Graglia

coppia di diamanti a taglio brillante modificati a goccia blu brillante (8,85 carati) e rosa orangy da 8,79 carati, su platino e oro. — Coppia di diamanti a taglio brillante modificati a goccia blu brillante (8,85 carati) e rosa orangy da 8,79 carati, su platino e oro.

Tiara in acciaio e diamanti firmata da Cartier, e datata 1912-1915

spilla multi-gemma Bouquet of violets è stata creata nel 1993 e comprende tormaline rosa, rubini, zaffiri, diamanti colorati e incolori, granati verdi e tanzaniti

Jar, orecchini Ivy Leaves, incastonati con diamanti a taglio singolo in argento e oro

Sautoir in stile egizio di Van Cleef & Arpels datato 1924

Orecchini con zaffiri di 40.29 e 38.60 carati e diamanti bianchi taglio circolare di David Morris

Christie’s in auction with rare pearls and three Jar

Published on October 24, 2018

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The Magnificent Jewels at Christie’s auction in Geneva: sapphires, pearls of historical origin and three pieces of Jar ♦ ︎

There will not be only The Pink Legacy, the 19-carat rose diamond estimated at up to 50 million dollars to attract the attention of collectors on November 13 in Geneva. The auction of Magnificent Jewels by Christie’s at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues provides, in fact, a parade of over 300 jewels. Diamonds, in fact, but also precious stones and pearls, with jewels of historic Maison and contemporary masters like Jar.

For example, the earrings with sapphires of 40.29 and 38.60 carats and white circular cut diamonds of David Morris, or a Panthére of Cartier with diamonds and onyx. Out of the ordinary is also the 16.33 carat cushion-cut sapphire set with triangular-shaped and circular-cut diamonds and a 7.83-karat Kashmir sapphire set among baguette-cut diamonds.

Christie’s also highlights the steel and diamond tiara designed by Cartier, dated 1912-1915.

It brings the brand of creator Henri Picq, who was responsible for some of the most exceptional jewelry made by Cartier in the early twentieth century. This tiara was not only designed by one of the greatest fashion houses of all time, but was also made by one of the best laboratories in the world at the time. After a long history, the tiara was part of the heritage of the von Fürstenberg family until 2015.
Among the pieces of the big names in jewelery, there is an Egyptian-style sautoir by Van Cleef & Arpels dated 1924, in full Egyptology of those years. It depicts a winged scarab, representing Khepri, the morning sun. In antiquity these objects were placed on the chest of the dead as a symbol of resurrection. The cartouche-shaped panel surrounding the scarab remembers those used to write the names of kings in the hieroglyphs. The hawk was the protector of royalty in ancient Egypt.

The three jewels of Jar for sale were purchased by their current owners directly from the Place Vendôme atelier in Paris and will be offered for auction for the first time.

The spectacular multi-bud brooch Bouquet of violets was created in 1993 and includes pink tourmalines, rubies, sapphires, colored and colorless diamonds, green garnets and tanzanites. The butterfly brooch dates back to 1990, while the Ivy Leaves earrings, created a year later, are set with single-cut diamonds in silver and gold.

For pearl lovers, there are some with an adventurous story. Like the pearl necklace purchased by Cartier in May 1920 by Horace Elgin Dodge (1868-1920),a former mechanics who became rich in America producing engines and automobiles. Horace Dodge gave the necklace to his daughter by paying a sum equivalent to 70 million today’s dollars. The origin of the pearls is attributed to the Empress of Russia Catherine the Great.

Collana con diamanti taglio rettangolare, marquise e baguette. Ex proprietà Maria Luisa de Lacambra, figlia del conte di Lacambra

Spilla di Pierre Sterlé che raffigura un uccello del Paradiso con rubini, diamanti e acquamarina

From Christie’s a 50 million pink diamond

Published on September 26, 2018

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An exceptional 19-carat rose diamond on sale at Christie’s in Geneva ♦ ︎

If you like the pink colour, mark this date on the calendar: November 13, 2018. On that day Christie’s Geneva will present The Pink Legacy, the largest and most refined Fancy Vivid Pink diamond ever offered at the auction by the London house. The diamond weighs almost 19 carats, has a rectangular cut and will go on sale at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues in Geneva. The stone comes from the Oppenheimer family and is estimated at between 30 and 50 million dollars. The Pink Legacy will be exhibited on a world tour before being auctioned.

The diamond was judged to be Vivid shade, the highest level of coloration for a diamond, from the Gemological Institute of America.

Vivid colored diamonds are the gems with greater saturation. The rectangular cut is traditionally used for white stones. But also the weight that is considered exceptional: most of the pink diamonds of this color weighs less than one carat. The Pink Legacy is also very pure internally: another extremely rare aspect in pink diamonds, where the color is formed by the pressure and slippage of the crystal lattice that typically causes imperfections in the stone. Furthermore, it is classified as a type IIa diamond, with little or no nitrogen inside, as only less than 2% of the gems. IIA type stones are some of the chemically purer diamonds, often with exceptional transparency and brilliance. One of the most celebrated rose diamonds is the Williamson, found in the Williamson mine located in Tanzania in 1947. It was presented as a wedding present by Dr. John Williamson, the owner of the mine, to the Queen (then Princess) Elizabeth.
Pink diamonds are among the most coveted by collectors. So far only four Vivid pink diamonds of over ten carats have been auctioned. The maximum was reached in November 2017, when Christie’s Hong Kong sold The Pink Promise, a bright oval-shaped pink diamond of just under 15 carats for 32.5 million dollars, which established and remains the record price of world auction per carat for each pink diamond. Federico Graglia

The Pink Promise, diamante ovale fancy vivid pink diamond di 14.93 carati. Venduto per 32,163 milioni di dollari a Hong Kong

Anello con diamante rosa venduto nel 2015 da Christie's a Ginevra — Anello con diamante rosa venduto nel 2015 da Christie’s a Ginevra

The Perfect Pink, diamante rosa venduto per 23,3 milioni di dollari

Christie’s first 50 years in Switzerland

Published on June 8, 2018

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Anello di rubini e diamanti di Safra di Chaumet, venduto per 6,2 milioni di franchi nel 2012

The London auction house celebrates the first half-century of activity in Geneva and selects 50 exceptional pieces, including many jewels and stones ♦ ︎

Christie’s, founded in London in 1766 by James Christie, is the largest auction house in the world. But if has just exceeded the threshold of 160 years (congratulations), still has children around the world. This means detached offices that, over time, have taken on a major importance. Like the Geneva headquarters (with offices also in Zurich), which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2018. A teen age if it is compared to the parent company. But this has not prevented in five decades to beat pieces of great value.
To celebrate the birthday, Christie’s has therefore decided to summarize the years of activity in Switzerland through 50 lots, the most amazing. They are not just jewels, of course, but stones, rings and earrings make up a good part of the best beaten lots. From 1968 to today were sold pieces as the black pearl necklace (year 1969) belonging to the socialite Nina Dyer, ex-wife of Baron Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza and Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan, passed under the hammer of the auctioneer. The black pearl necklace, on the occasion, was sold for 580,000 Swiss francs, but almost 30 years later, in 1997, it was re-sold at another Christie’s auction for 1.3 million francs.

La collana di perle nere appartenuta a Nina Dyer

There are also historical pieces, such as the earrings with pearls donated by Louis XIV of France to his lover Marie Mancini. Sold in Geneva for 320,000 francs in 1969, they have long been one of the most expensive pairs of earrings in the world.
Christie’s auctions in Geneva, magnificent jewels that attract fans and collectors, have often been moments that have determined international parameters. In 1973, for example, an imperial 31-pearl jade necklace produced 1,250,000 Swiss francs in Geneva, and instantly became the most expensive piece of jade ever sold at auction for the time.
Then there are diamonds that have made history. Like, in 1974, The Star of South Africa. The 47.69 carat gem, brought to light by a young shepherd and sold for 500 sheep, ten oxen and a horse, was sold for 1.6 million francs, an incredible price for those years. Another diamond that left an indelible memory was, in 1980, the Polar Star diamond. Christie’s Geneva sold this 41.28 carat cushioned diamond mounted on a Boucheron ring for a price of 8 million francs. The stone had previously belonged to Joseph Bonaparte.
In short, the jewels and exceptional stones sold in Geneva by Christie’s are many (you can find some on this page). The last of the series reported among the top 50 is the series The Art of de Grisogono, an incredible piece, composed of emeralds and a gigantic 163.41 carat diamond. Really magnificent. Federico Graglia

Gli orecchini con perle appartenuti a Maria Mancini

Il pink diamond di 9,14 carati taglio a pera venduto per circa 2 milioni al carato

Anello con rubino rosso sangue di piccione di 15.03 carati montato in un anello con diamanti incolori, venduto per 12,5 milioni di franchi. È il rubino più costoso mai venduto a Christie's — Anello con rubino rosso sangue di piccione di 15.03 carati montato in un anello con diamanti incolori, venduto per 12,5 milioni di franchi. È il rubino più costoso mai venduto a Christie’s

The Star of South Africa, diamante di 47,69 carati

L'Oppenheimer Blue, anello venduto per 56,8 milioni di franchi a Ginevra — L’Oppenheimer Blue, anello venduto per 56,8 milioni di franchi a Ginevra

The Art of de Grisogono, collana con smeraldi e diamante di 163,41 carati

The Polar Star, diamante con taglio a cuscino di 41,28 carati

La tabacchiera di Federico il Grande fu venduta nel 1982 da Christie's a Ginevra per 1.400.000 franchi. Foto: © Victoria & Albert Museum, Londra / per gentile concessione di The Rosalinde e Arthur Gilbert Collection — La tabacchiera di Federico il Grande fu venduta nel 1982 da Christie’s a Ginevra per 1.400.000 franchi. Foto: © Victoria & Albert Museum, Londra / per gentile concessione di The Rosalinde e Arthur Gilbert Collection

The empire of Nadia Morgenthaler

Published on May 28, 2018

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Nadia Morgenthaler, anello con spinello, diamanti, perle naturali

The (British) empire still strikes with the Maharaja-Belle Époque style of Nadia Morgenthaler, one of the new high-jewelery brands ♦ ︎
Can a pretty Swiss designer, who works in Geneva, live in a different universe than the clean and a little conventional Swiss society? Yes, it can, and there is no need to be rebels to propose something different. You can if your name is Nadia Morgenthaler and from five years you have inaugurated a new path in the world of high jewelry. We could call it Maharaja-Époque style, that of India part of the British Empire. Because the designer’s jewels have their own independent life that passes between the architectures that are not at all minimal, that went out of fashion between the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, but also that sort of Indian baroque that traced an era in jewelry. Small pearls that draw a rounded line, spinels, rock crystal, tourmaline, small diamonds. Stones with not excessively saturated nuances, which are often hooked as pendants. The entire construction of the jewels, even the smallest ones, is never simple, yet maintains the balance of the volumes.

Orecchini con tormaline , diamanti, perle

Just look at the type of jewelry of Nadia Morgenthaler to realize that they are unique pieces, which next to the fantasy linked to other eras are made with modern Swiss precision. No have been exception by the jewels shown at GemGenève, where the Maison has placed itself in a special area for young emerging designers. Although Nadia Morgenthaler has emerged for some time, and not just since 2013.

Pendente con cristallo di rocca, perle naturali, diamanti

Nadia Morgenthaler, particolare di una collana con spinelli, perle naturali, diamanti

A cascade of diamonds at Christie’s

Published on May 18, 2018

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Anello con diamanti gialli, bianchi e blu di Cartier. Venduta per 5,2 milioni

Diamonds, diamonds and more diamonds at Christie’s auction in Geneva: the charm of the most beloved stone is not falling ♦ ︎
A lot of raises, overwhelming estimates, competitions between buyers to buy the best pieces: Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva was exciting. Overall (but adding the concomitant wine and watches auctions) Christie’s sales totaled $ 98.2 million, with over 2,500 visitors at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues, where events were organized. The three sales have registered, Christie’s says, bidders from 57 countries and with 20% of new participants in the auctions. The Magnificent Jewels auction, in particular, saw 16 lots sold over 1 million, with total sales reaching $ 81.6 million.

Anello con diamante da 50,47 carati di Harry Winston

The highlight of the day was a 50.47 carat D-Color diamond ring by Harry Winston. This maxi diamond has been sold for 6.5 million. Other pieces that have attracted a lot of interest are a spectacular 20.49 carat vivid fancy yellow ring, with an almost record price per carat for a total of 5.6 million, a ring with an intense pink 8.52 carat pink diamond sold for $ 6.27 million and an important necklace of emeralds and diamonds of the late nineteenth century, by Tiffany & Co., dated around 1880, originally sold at Christie’s New York, more than 20 years ago and which has realized 1 , 57 million. But, even under the symbolic roof of 1 million, the rises were not lacking. As in the case of the Cartier bracelet with figures of birds, which was estimated at 200-300,000 dollars but sold for 800,000. Four times the basic price. It is appropriate to say that the evaluation has taken off.
Here is the official statement of Rahul Kadakia, International Head of Jewelery: “The inaugural GemGenève jewellery fair attracted a 140 exhibitors and many new faces to Geneva, adding to the spirited activity at the sales all week long. White diamonds, in particular showed great demand, alongside blue and pink stones and top vintage jewels.”
And here is that of François Curiel, Christie’s president of Europe and Asia: “The Spring 2018 auctions marked another successful sale season in Christie’s 50 year long history selling in Geneva. For the last half a century Christie’s Switzerland has connected collectors across the world to experience owning beautiful objects from art to jewellery and watches to wine. 50 years of knowledge and passion has elevated Christie’s into a leading position of the Swiss Art market.” Federico Graglia

Bracciale di Van Cleef & Arpels stile art déco, oro bianco, diamanti e rubini, venduto per 1,3 milioni di dollari

Un momento dell'asta di Christie's — Un momento dell’asta di Christie’s

Anello con diamante rosa purpureo intenso di 8,52 carati venduto per 6,27 milioni di dollari

Bracciale di Cartier in oro, smeraldi, madreperla, Les Oiseaux Libéres. Venduto per 800.000 dollari

Collana di Cartier con diamanti e smeraldi di fine Ottocento

Anello con diamante fancy intense yellow aggiudicato per 5,6 milioni

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Big deals (71.3 million) and big jewels at Christie’s auctions in Geneva. And Graff buys one sapphire for 2.5 million ♦ ︎

A collection of fine jewelry made by designer Emmanuel Tarpin for de Grisogono ♦ ︎

Blue diamonds, transformable jewels and rare gems at Christie’s auction in Geneva ♦ ︎

The couple who created Racine amazed all visitors to GemGenève. That’s why ♦ ︎

Cléa Horowicz, the model with a passion for jewelry, from Australia to Switzerland ♦ ︎

Rubini, a Fabergé tiara and a 118 carat fancy diamond: here are the stars of Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction ♦ ︎

An external designer, scholarships for young people, an artist-muse: they are the first moves of the new CEO of de Grisogono ♦ ︎

Earrings and necklaces with interchangeable elements from the Maison of Geneva Avakian ♦ ︎

Princely jewels and a Fabergé tiara: Sotheby’s proposes rare pieces have belonged to the European aristocracy ♦ ︎

Among the jewels on sale, in fact, a diamond tiara attributed to Fabergé stands out, created around 1903 for the duchess Cecilie von Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1886-1954), the last hereditary princess of Prussia.

The new jewels of the artist-designer Suzanne Syz: fantasy, irony and a bit of nostalgia ♦ ︎

As in the All Tired Up rings, which have the shape of tires. Almost a provocation if you think that they are the result of a refined jewelry technique.

The news of the next edition of GemGenève: the number of exhibitors rises by 22% ♦ ︎

The new appointment also has a theme: Find and Feel, to emphasize the importance of direct experience even in a period dominated by the digital.

High jewelery for Valentine’s Day with the Swiss Maison Avakian ♦ ︎

For Valentine’s Day, Avakian offers, for example, a sparkling pair of earrings with emeralds and rubies.

Farewell by Fawaz Gruosi at the board of de Grisogono, the Geneva Maison he founded 25 years ago ♦ ︎

Yoko London, Roberto Coin, Crivelli and Sutra, more de Grisogono: high jewelry for five in Geneva ♦ ︎

In fact, in the halls of the big hotel, Yoko London, Roberto Coin, Crivelli and Sutra decided to meet.

In Geneva, from January 13 to 18, also opens the doors also de Grisogono, with its exhibition of jewelry and exclusive watchmaking, but in the Royal Suite of the Four Seasons Hotel.

The 18.96 carat pink diamond costs like other 310 jewels auctioned by Christie’s in Geneva ♦ ︎

The stone, of an exceptional size, of a vivid color, with a perfect appearance, in short, has been evaluated 50 millions, as the all other 310 jewels put up for sale. It was purchased by Harry Winston.

A ring with rectangular cut diamond of 20,50 carats, baguette cut, on platinum and gold, has priced at 2 million dollars, while a pair of earrings with sapphires signed by David Morris has been beaten at 1.4 million.

The Magnificent Jewels at Christie’s auction in Geneva: sapphires, pearls of historical origin and three pieces of Jar ♦ ︎

Christie’s also highlights the steel and diamond tiara designed by Cartier, dated 1912-1915.

The three jewels of Jar for sale were purchased by their current owners directly from the Place Vendôme atelier in Paris and will be offered for auction for the first time.

An exceptional 19-carat rose diamond on sale at Christie’s in Geneva ♦ ︎

The diamond was judged to be Vivid shade, the highest level of coloration for a diamond, from the Gemological Institute of America.

The London auction house celebrates the first half-century of activity in Geneva and selects 50 exceptional pieces, including many jewels and stones ♦ ︎