Quick guide to the most loved gemstone in the East, the jade, which also like in the West. Read how to learn to recognize jade (there isn’y only one) ♦ In China is the gemstone for excellence: the jade is a mineral ancient, valuable and widely used in jewelry. Now not only in the East,…
What is the border between jewelry and art? It depends. In the case of Hong Kong jeweler Yewn, the border does not exist. Her jewels, unique pieces, are made to be worn only occasionally and, on the contrary, to be admired often. Since the end of the Chinese monarchy in 1911, the Maison says, Chinese…
The dance of the stones drives Pamela Huizenga fantasy: unique pieces with gems at the center of her creativity ♦ At 16, in Florida, Pamela Huizenga had already shown her passion for stones. The minerals were collected, as long as were a bit shining, and brought home. She did not suspect, though, that after a few…
The atmospheres of the myths of East and West in the unusual jewels of MwParis by Thu-Thao Le Thi ♦ She is named Thu-Thao Le Thi and she is a Parisian designer. For truth, she was born in Japan, but grew up in Vietnam, and more, she went to Italy, to Brazil and, finally, in France. All these moves, this blend…
Top and flop at the high jewelery auction organized by Sotheby’s in Hong Kong. In summary: disappointment with precious stones, enthusiasm for jade. Overall, however, the sale of Magnificent Jewels totaled over $ 39.2 million, which is no small amount. To disappoint, in particular, were jewels considered the bestq pieces. Starting with the ring with…
The jewels of Michela Bruni Reichlin, the Milanese designer with a Monte Napoleone style ♦ Daughter of a former ambassador to Beijing, with a prominent family behind, wife of a designer who works in New York (Riccardo Gambaccini): Michela Bruni Reichlin designs jewelry and sells them in his boutique in Milan. It is not just…
Art deco is one of the styles most used by jewelers, as evidenced by the historic collection of Roberto Coin. Perhaps not everyone knows that the name is a synthesis of Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes, an event which was held in Paris in 1925 and which gave birth to this style…
Pink and blue colored diamonds, large jewels, sapphire brooches and, of course, jade jewelry at Christie’s auction in Hong Kong ♦ ︎ Magnificent Jewels in Hong Kong on May 28th. Under the lens of enthusiasts, a collection of jewels and stones with a particularly lively character is outlined. Starting with the 3.01-carat pink diamond mounted…
A necklace of diamonds and sapphires reaches the highest price ($ 14.9 million) at Christie’s auction ♦ ︎ The necklace has been purchased for 14.9 million US dollars: it has 21 cushion cut sapphires from 10.56 to 3.02 carats each, 23 diamonds with the same cut from 4.05 to 1.03 carats, mounted on platinum. It…
In Hong Kong, a 5-carat blue diamond is sold: it is the king in Sotheby’s auction. But there is also Wallace Chan ♦ ︎ The season of big auctions is come back and amazing stones, fabulous jewels and collector’s items are to buy. The October 3 appointment in Hong Kong on 3 October with the…
Here are bracelets and necklaces with jade, onyx and lemongrass: they keep mosquitoes away ♦ To believe or not believe in the ancient superstitions? Some people have built a business by supporting the thesis that the stones used in jewelry have magical properties. All to prove, though. And why only you can’t choose a stone…
In Hong Kong the Sotheby’s auction in the sign of rubies and diamonds, the jade flop ♦ ︎ There are no longer the seasons of the past and not even the collectors of the past. Sotheby’s top lot at the Hong Kong auction, the perfect Circle of Heaven jade bracelet, did not find a buyer…
A rare jade bracelet, great classic jewelry and Ashley Judd’s earrings at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong ♦ ︎ The great auctions come back with great jewels for big wallets. Everything is great at Sotheby’s auction on April 3rd in Hong Kong. For enthusiasts collectors of the Orient, the “highly translucent” jadeite bracelet will certainly be…
Wallace Chan returns to Maastricht’s Tefaf with some pieces out of the ordinary ♦ ︎ At the Tefaf in Maastricht (March 10th-18th, 2018) there are several names of jewelery designer in the catalog. And not just vintage jewelry by great Maison, like Cartier or Van Cleef & Arpels, but also from contemporary designers. In addition…
Two new cocktail rings for Roberto Coin. They use jade and malachite next to gold and diamonds ♦ ︎ It is well known that the cocktail ring was invented by the flapper, the new generation of women who in the 1920s, during Prohibition in the United States, began to use shorter skirts, shorter hair, listen…
The jade carved into precious jewels, now also for Western women is the Yaochijiqing Group bet. Jade is the favorite stone in the East. In China, jade is the object of a cult. Read also Everything about jade Now the jade in its maximum expression arrives at Baselworld by the Chinese company Yaochijiqing Group, founded by…
New jewels are coming from Mitsuo Kaji, the artist of the Japanese jewelery. For 2017 Mitsuo Kaji has prepared a new line of jewelry that combines Eastern and Western culture, which combine in the French and Japanese lacquer enamel miniatures. And soon, announces, will launch a new line of jades, unique by number of varieties…
The British designer Annoushka Ducas dedicates to flamenco his latest collection. The charm of Andalusia, its colors and its music: the flamenco. It is not often that the jewels are inspired by music: flowers and animals are the most frequented stylistic formulas. Flamenco, however, it now inspires British designer Annoushka Ducas (we have already spoken…
In Hong Kong, the Sotheby’s auction promises sparks for sale jade, stone and sparkling jewels. Who goes from Hong Kong October 4 may observe (or participate) at an interesting auction of jewelry. Indeed, the great jewels: the Sotheby’s sale of Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite, includes truly exceptional pieces. Just to give you an idea, I…
The Sotheby’s spring gives one record at Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite Spring Sale. The auction totaled sales of 73.3 million dollars. Top lot was the De Beers Millennium, Oval Diamond 10.10 carat Fancy Vivid Blue. The stone was sold for 31.8 million dollars, which corresponds to more than 3.1 million per carat, the…