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A Japanese circle for Lebole Jewels

Published on October 24, 2019

The ancient Japanese graphic sign ensō inspired a new collection by Lebole Gioielli ♦ ︎

The ensō graphic sign is the most common in Japanese calligraphy. As often happens in the East, the meaning is elusive or, better, multiple: ensō symbolizes enlightenment, strength and the universe, but also simply a circle. Closed or open? Revealed or hidden? The choice and the attribution are your. But ensō is also an image and, therefore, it is possible to limit oneself to the aesthetic effect. From Japan to Italy: the Lebole Gioielli brand has used, since its debut, eight years ago, Japanese icons and fabrics, from which Barbara Lebole is fascinated, as a symbol of the culture and art of the Land of the Rising Sun.

One of the new collections has therefore decided to be inspired by the graphic sign of ensō, an operation entrusted to the sculptor and designer Peru, the name of art by Paolo Perugini. The characteristic of Perugini art is the recovery and reuse of materials and in this new collection he uses circles of metal galvanized gold and semi-circles of leather covered with silk from ancient Japanese kimonos. The total composition is decorated with colored stones that match the colors of the fabrics. The pairs of symmetrical earrings develop in three sizes.

Orecchini Enso con stoffa di kimono e pietre nere

Orecchini Enso con stoffa di kimono e pietre rosse

Orecchini Enso con stoffa di kimono e pietre blu

Lebole with Kokoro hearts

Published on November 6, 2018

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Hearts that beat to the rhythm of ancient Japan: the Kokoro collection by Lebole Gioielli ♦ ︎

Earrings, of course, but also necklace with pendant: Lebole Gioielli moves the horizon forward. But without losing the compass, which always marks the East. In particular, the Rising Sun: the new collection of Lebole is called, in fact, Kokoro. The word in Japanese can mean mind, spirit, feeling, emotion or thought. But, explains Barbara Lebole, the Irish writer Lafcadio Hearn also as Koizumi Yakumo (was Japanese naturalized), at the end of the nineteenth century he translated this word with the expression “the heart of things”.

For this reason, next to this literary aspect, the collection uses a classic heart shape, covered with fabrics of ancient Japanese kimonos (which is the characteristic of Lebole).

Another recurrent aspect is the idea of proposing asymmetrical earrings. In this case the asymmetric is created by the measures of the hearts. In addition to the ancient silk, the jewels are in silver galvanized gold and natural stones. The earrings have different shapes: simple hearts of silk and colored stones, or combined with silver chains, small stones and colored tassels.
The Kokoro Must line includes silk hearts, on wood, embedded in a silver frame and cubic zirconia. The colors of the stones are five (green, red, blue, white and black) to which the colors of ancient Japanese fabrics are combined. They are developed in two sizes and the asymmetrical pair is formed by a heart, surmounted by a crown, on one side and only the chaplet on the other. Prices: from 90 to 150 euros.

Mikimoto, Japanese snow

Published on December 21, 2017

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Spilla di Mikimoto in oro 18carati, perla e diamanti

The snow seen from Japan in a new collection by Mikimoto ♦
The snow in Japan is as light as the one that falls in the United States or in the Swiss Alps. And for this it enchants in the same way. But of course, Japanese sensitivity is even more delicate. An example is the collection dedicated to snow by Mikimoto, a Japanese Maison famous for its pearls. Like most Japanese Mikimoto has a special focus on nature. The Maison’s founder, Mikimoto Kamamuri, wanted to protect nature and be inspired by creative sources from the Japanese environment to transform the beauty of the universe into the art of jewelry. Pearls, another natural element, are a perfect element, with gold and diamonds. With this collection Mikimoto has captured snowflakes, using pearls and gold worked with an embroidery that incorporates the geometry of the crystals. And, next to the poetry of the snow, a tribute to Christmas: a Western festival that, however, also like in the East. Margherita Donato

Spilla di perle Akoya in oro giallo 18 carati con diamanti

Orecchini in oro rosa 18 carati con diamanti

Catena in oro rosa 18 carati con diamanti

Pearls with surprise by Tasaki

Published on September 14, 2017

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Orecchini in oro rosa, perle South Sea di Prabang Gurung per Tasaki

The Japanese pearls of Tasaki with the graft of the Nepalese creativity of Prabang Gurung ♦ ︎
After 63 years (it’s founded on January 10, 1954), Tasaki’s pearl giant will have the creative guide of a Nepalese fashion designer: Prabang Gurung. An unusual fact for a country, Japan, very jealous of its cultural identity, also for jewelery. And even more in a sector, that of pearls, where Tasaki is a flag. It is the only maison in Japan with its own pearl cultivation farm, as well as being famous for its advanced polishing technology for diamonds.
The attention to quality is so high that Tasaki has decided to select its pearls based on six different criteria: the quality of the nacre (the pearl base layer) that gives gloss and color, brilliance (light quality reflected in the interior itself), reflected light from the surface, color, shape, purity (any stains) and size. The result is the first collection signed by Prabang Gurung, who said he was inspired by the surrealism’s artistic movement and Japanese girls Ama, the famouses pearl scuba fishers. Cosimo Muzzano

Particolare degli orecchini disegnati da Prabang Gurung

Collana in oro rosa con diamanti, perle South Sea e zaffiri

Pendente con perla e diamante fancy pink

Anello in oro bianco, diamanti e cinque perle

Lebole come back to Japan

Published on July 18, 2017

Orecchini della collezione The Circle. Prezzo: 28 euro

Samurai and flowers in the new collection The Circle by Lebole Jewelry ♦ ︎
The East seen through the eyes of Barbara Lebole, who together with her mother Nicoletta leads the Tuscan brand, is always wrapped in a mystery, linked to traditions, a bit imaginary. The new collection of popular earrings (28 euros) is called The Circle and is made with flat capsules printed on tinplate, mounted in galvanized brass gold and natural stones. Asymmetry is given by the various images imprinted in the capsule. Here again, Japan is the source of inspiration for Lebole, who among flowers and samurai has repeatedly used the kimono fabric to make earrings. In short, Japan over a century ago, where lay and spiritual traditions were intersected to form austere lifestyle, but where delicacy and discretion were values to be cultivated. And when the sushi had not been invented yet. Other times. Giulia Netrese

Lebole, orecchini con capsule piatte stampate su banda stagnata

Orecchini con capsule piatte stampate su banda stagnata, montati in ottone galvanizzato oro e pietre naturali.

Lebole, orecchini della collezione The Circle. Prezzo: 28 euro

The time of bijoux

Published on February 1, 2017

Clocks turned into jewelry with a patient work of composition: it is the work of Tomoko Tokuda,Japanese designer who lives in Milan.
If Italians are drawn to the passion for food, what is that fascinates the Japanese? Who visits the Land of the Rising Sun knows it: the design. Essential and refined, rather than exotic. It must be the fruit of Japanese roots if a designer like Tomoko Tokuda, Japanese but grew up in Italy and France, found an absolutely original way in the world of quality bijoux. A Homi, the Milan exhibition dedicated among other things to the jewelry designer, Tomoko has presented her latest works of a story began when, at age 24, she was struck by old clocks at an antique store. Dials and lancets, metaphor of time passing and, at the same time, design elements as the same but always different, have become the material to work with. Time as a unique collection of jewelry made from a mosaic of wheels, gears and numbers: for sure it is an original choice. But it is also interesting from an aesthetic point of view. Her jewels are created with a selection of unique pieces “collected in antique markets around the world.” And, since the watchmaking work is a cousin of the goldsmith, with the work of Tomoko we are seeing a surprising marriage. But you do not ask what time it is to necklaces, earrings and rings.

Mitsuo Kaji, new enamels are coming

Published on November 6, 2016

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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 and colors.
Not everyone in the West know the capacity of this brilliant artist of the jewel. Running from a clear concept: “The jewels that are loved continue to shine for more than 100 years.” In short, jewelery (but this word is an understatement to call them) able to withstand time thanks to their beauty, like a painting or a sculpture.
To get to create pieces so unusual, Mitsuo Kaji organized a double cross: East and West, the Ancient and the Modern. The result is an original and elaborate style but, alas, one sipped production. He, however, has not intention to give up this way of understanding the jewels. Indeed, he himself is a collector of Japanese antique jewelry, according to him too little known to the general public. An idealist? A Zen philosopher? A goldsmith’s art monk? None of this: in 1964 Mitsuo was a pop singer, and has recorded hit records. But, at the request of his father, who had a jewelry-watch store in Osaka, he has retired from the music world and has begun to manage the family business. The key change has been his degree at Gia, in the United States, to which he added a specialization in Emaux, enamels. So from the success in the Japanese pop Mitsuo Kaji has found success in the art of jewelry. Giulia Netrese

Anello in platino e oro con diamanti e ametista

Spilla in oro e platino con spinello rosso e giada

L’OrientThe East of gold in Genevae d’oro a Ginevra

Published on November 3, 2016

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The gold of the past in countries on the Silk Road on display in Geneva.
Let’s dive into the past. Why it’s from the past that comes the present and will shape the future. Even in the jewelry. An art that is like an ocean where the waters end up mixing, where colors and shapes mingle and style, like a wave, goes up the beach and then retracts. This whole poem to present an exhibition that elevates gold, rubies, turquoise, pearls and diamonds in cultural ambassadors. In Geneva, the Baur Foundation presents Bijoux d’Orients Lointains, jewels from countries along the ancient Silk Road. There are 300 precious objects coming from Yemen, Indonesia, India, Cambodia, Thailand and the Philippines. China and Japan are already in the museum. Are ancient and less ancient jewels, all rare, kept in private collections and, therefore, exposed to the public in exceptional circumstances.
As mentioned, they are jewels, and precious objects made to be worn, but at the same time have a small summary of the cultural and artistic development of the place and the era in which they were conceived. The jewels have also been used as a bargaining chip, were spoils of war, wealth testimonies destined to end up in the graves. And if you think that a jewel is only a jewel, just look at the variety of this jewelry to understand how these objects have evolved and transformed according to the taste, the goldsmith’s skill and the way of life. Rudy Serra
Bijoux d’Orients Lointains
Until February 26, 2017
Baur Foundation,
Geneva, 8 Munier-Romilly Street
Tuesday to Sunday
Time: 14-18

Cintura in oro e cristallo di rocca. Cambogia, periodo Khmer, IX-XIII secolo

Collier in oro e cotone. India Tamil Nadu, XIX-XX secolo

Collier in oro, Birmania. CIrca anno Mille

Diadema e spille, Indonesia-Bali. Argento dorato, XIX secolo

Parure bura bura, Indonesia, Sumatra. Argento dorato, XiX secolo

Pendente amuleto, oro e cristallo di rocca. Cambogia, periodo Khmer, IX-XIII secolo

Pendente kaffat o beduino. Arabia Saudita. Oro, turchese, perle, cotone. XIX-XX secolo

Collana in argento dorato. Yemen, XIX-XX secolo

Mattioli is zen with Hiroko

Published on May 30, 2016

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Japan has fascinated writers, poets, painters. And jewelers: Mattioli looks to country of cherry blossoms. The Turin brand has a long tradition behind it. And so, new Hiroko collection, is marked by the elegant simplicity that is linked to the Japanese design. A linearity that, according to the Japanese culture, is synonymous with elegance and flair. It is not easy, in fact, create something essential without falling into already seen. In this case Mattioli interprets this philosophy with the proposition of the frangipani petals, tree with fragrant flowers. The jewels of the collection are in rose gold and white, colored by frosted black onyx, diamonds and white Kogolong. The Hiroko collection (which has its own Japanese name, but curiously also means rich child, or child off, tolerant, wise) goes around the rounded shape, a bit ‘like the circles that are formed by throwing a pebble in the water. Or rather those curves drawn in the sand of a Japanese zen garden. Margherita Donato

Gioielli, Jewelry, Joaillerie, Joyas, Jewelen

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A Japanese circle for Lebole Jewels

The ancient Japanese graphic sign ensō inspired a new collection by Lebole Gioielli ♦ ︎

Lebole with Kokoro hearts

Hearts that beat to the rhythm of ancient Japan: the Kokoro collection by Lebole Gioielli ♦ ︎

For this reason, next to this literary aspect, the collection uses a classic heart shape, covered with fabrics of ancient Japanese kimonos (which is the characteristic of Lebole).

Mikimoto, Japanese snow

Pearls with surprise by Tasaki

Lebole come back to Japan

The time of bijoux

Mitsuo Kaji, new enamels are coming

L’OrientThe East of gold in Genevae d’oro a Ginevra

Mattioli is zen with Hiroko