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Filippo G&G, the reflections of shining

Are you in love with gems? You should know Filippo Gay, who founded Filippo G&G in Geneva. The company was born with a history behind it: the family, of Turin origin, has been operating for four generations in the sector of precious stones. The business, in fact, was started by Filippo’s great-grandfather at the beginning of the 20th century. But Filippo Gay did not limit himself to buying and reselling precious stones on the wholesale market: he had a long experience going to the field to visit mines and find the best pieces.

Collana pungitopo in titanio, oro bianco, diamanti, kunzite cabochon di 73 carati. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Butcher’s broom necklace in titanium, white gold, diamonds, 73-carat kunzite cabochon. Copyright: gioiellis.com

While the family business continued on its way, between sales in Italy and the cousin who cuts gems and produces jewelry in Valenza and Bangkok, Filippo Gay when he was 20 went to live in Thailand, where he studied gemology at Asian Institute of Gemology, and where he graduated.

Orecchini foglie in alluminio e diamanti. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Leaf earrings in aluminum and diamonds. Copyright: gioiellis.com

But he has not returned to Italy. Instead, he chose to stay in Bangkok, one of the capitals of the gem market, for another ten years. By attending the Thai gemstone market, Filippo confessed to having been cheated several times. Misadventures that served him to gain experience, just as it was very helpful when he was a boy to accompany his father between India and Sri Lanka to choose the stones to bring to Europe. And that’s how Filippo G&G has become one of the appreciate companies among the gem dealers. Not only that: a couple of years ago at GemGenéve Filippo G&G also presented jewelry with an innovative design, made of titanium and, of course, many shiny stones.

Orecchini in alluminio, oro bianco e diamanti. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Earrings in aluminium, white gold and diamonds. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Anello in titanio con opale e diamanti. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Titanium ring with opal and diamonds. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Orecchino/spilla in titanio e diamanti. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Titanium and diamond earring/brooch. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Filippo Gay visita una miniera in Africa
Filippo Gay visits a mine in Africa
Anello in titanio, diamanti e kunzite
Ring in titanium, diamonds and kunzite. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Collier in titanio, diamanti e grossa kunzite al centro
Titanium necklace, diamonds and large kunzite in the center. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Anello in titanio con rubellite e diamanti
Titanium ring with rubellite and diamonds. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Orecchini glicine in titanio e diamanti. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Wisteria earrings in titanium and diamonds. Copyright: gioiellis.com

The shadow of Nazism on Christie’s largest jewelry auction

The largest jewelry auction with the largest shadow in history. The case was raised by the New York Times and concerns the Heidi Horten jewelry auction organized by Christie’s.
The sale, scheduled for May 10 and 12 in Geneva, includes 700 exceptional jewels, including India’s exceptional Briolette, a 90-carat diamond valued at nearly $8 million. The problem that has emerged in recent days is the origin of the wealth of the German Horten family. Helmut Horten, Heidi’s husband, allegedly had close ties to the Third Reich.

Heidi Horten wearing her important pearl necklace. Copyright The Heidi Horten Foundation
Heidi Horten wearing her important pearl necklace. Copyright The Heidi Horten Foundation

Not only. He would have illicitly enriched himself by purchasing companies sold off at bargain prices by Jewish owners, forced to sell under threats. Heidi Horten, who died last year, was married at 19 to Helmut Horten, 30 years her senior. In the 1980s, Heidi inherited almost 1 billion dollars, also spent on collecting magnificent jewels. The expected proceeds from the Christie’s auction are estimated at over 150 million dollars. the record of 137 million established by the sale of Liz Taylor’s jewels in 2011 would be broken. The proceeds from the auction are destined for charity, in particular to a foundation in Vaduz in Switzerland which owns a museum in the heart of old Vienna, as well as to philanthropic initiatives in the medical field. But that hasn’t stopped the controversy.
Collana The Briolette of India di Harry Winston, con diamanti per 90 carati
Collana The Briolette of India di Harry Winston, con diamanti per 90 carati

The secret story

The problems are in the family history. Christie’s itself has admitted that Helmut Horten built his wealth by buying companies of Jews forced to sell by Hitler’s regime. Stephanie Stephan, daughter of a Jewish businessman on the board of an Amsterdam company that was Horten’s target during the Nazis, think philanthropic efforts aren’t reason enough to push through a sale based on these disputes origins of the family fortune. Stephan, a Munich-based journalist, cites the sworn statement of a colleague of his father, according to which Horten had threatened to deport the Jewish owners to concentration camps if they resisted the takeover.

Collana di perle nere naturali appartenuta a Heidi Horten
Collana di perle nere naturali appartenuta a Heidi Horten

According to David de Jong, author of a book on German billionaires, Horten also laid the foundations for his wealth during the Third Reich by buying at a discount from Jews who were forced to sell out. For example, the Alsberg department store in Duisburg, bought for not even 65% of their real value. At the time Horten described the purchase in a Nazi Party magazine stating that the shop had passed into Aryan hands.
Heidi Horten wearing the Briollete of India, Copyright The Heidi Horten Foundation
Heidi Horten wearing the Briollete of India, Copyright The Heidi Horten Foundation

Before she died, however, Heidi Horten had hired a scholar to investigate the family fortune. Research has confirmed that her husband benefited from buying Jewish businesses, but that the level of wealth achieved in this way should not be overstated. Christie’s, to fend off criticism, has pledged to turn over part of the proceeds to Holocaust research and education.

Collana di Bulgari con smeraldi, zaffiri e diamanti
Collana di Bulgari con smeraldi, zaffiri e diamanti

Also clocks and automatons at GemGeneve

Geneva, the capital of watchmaking and one of the major centers of fine jewelry. Two aspects that the next edition of GemGèneve (Palaexpo, 11-14 May 2023) has decided to enhance. The event dedicated to vintage jewellery, design and gems returns to combine an exhibition inside the exhibition pavilion. For the new edition, GemGenève and the Geneva Art and History Museum (Mah), one of the largest in Switzerland, are organizing an exhibition centered on the mechanisms of automatons, art objects and music, with pieces from its collections. The Mah has been active since the 18th century. And, for the occasion, it brings 25 small and medium-sized works, as well as works created at the end of the 19th century, supplied by the International Watchmaking Museum of La Chaux-de-Fonds, by François Junod, Swiss sculptor and automaton maker, and by the exhibitors of GemGenève.

Orologio da tasca a ripetizione dei quarti, musica e automa Capt & Janin Ginevra, Mende, ca. 1810 Oro lucidato e inciso, smaltato Il braccio destro dell’automa sfiora la lira per tutta la durata della melodia (meccanismo a lame dritte). Ginevra, Museo d’arte e storia
Orologio da tasca a ripetizione dei quarti, musica e automa Capt & Janin. Ginevra, Mende, ca. 1810. Oro lucidato e inciso, smaltato. Il braccio destro dell’automa sfiora la lira per tutta la durata della melodia (meccanismo a lame dritte). Ginevra, Museo d’arte e storia

Watchmaking has been practiced in Geneva since the 16th century, associated with the development of vast commercial networks and linking converging technological innovations. The variety of objects kept in this section highlights the mechanisms of watches and the inventions derived from art mechanics with gears, music boxes and automatons: the latter are particularly complex, as they combine technical and historical aspects, up to philosophy and even to magic. Sounds produced by technique and simulated gestures performed mechanically have been surprising marriages between craftsmanship and technique of the past.
Scatolina con scomparti, con automa e orologio. Ginevra, ca. 1800. Oro rosa, oro colorato, smaltatura champlevé e miniature smaltate. Automa arrotino in oro colorato e smalto 7,7 cm di lunghezza, 3,18 cm di larghezza, 1 cm di spessore. Ginevra, Museo d’arte e storia
Scatolina con scomparti, con automa e orologio. Ginevra, ca. 1800. Oro rosa, oro colorato, smaltatura champlevé e miniature smaltate. Automa arrotino in oro colorato e smalto 7,7 cm di lunghezza, 3,18 cm di larghezza, 1 cm di spessore. Ginevra, Museo d’arte e storia

These clocks, most of which include a musical mechanism, reached their peak of popularity around 1840. The same passion can be found in the mantel clocks, which transform into real shows, with music boxes and singing birds: the creations are inspired by everyday life, rural scenes or the circus world. Music often accompanies the shows: simple music boxes, which can play one or more melodies, are commissioned from specialized craftsmen and integrated into watch cases.
The principle of the carillon was invented in 1796 by the Genevan watchmaker Antoine Favre. He had the idea of replacing the complex mechanism of bell stamps and hammers, used for clocks and snuffboxes, with steel blades that vibrate when struck by pins arranged on a cylinder.
Benoît; Japy Frères Ginevra, Beaucourt (Francia), ca. 1852. Bronzo dorato, automi in legno dipinto, quadrante smaltato, base in legno dipinto, cupola in vetro. Suoneria che scandisce il tempo ogni ora e ogni mezz’ora; meccanismo musicale che suona due melodie, ricaricabile tirando un cordino 83 cm di altezza (vetro compreso), 49 cm di larghezza, 28 cm di profondità. Ginevra, Museo d’arte e storia
Benoît; Japy Frères Ginevra, Beaucourt (Francia), ca. 1852. Bronzo dorato, automi in legno dipinto, quadrante smaltato, base in legno dipinto, cupola in vetro. Suoneria che scandisce il tempo ogni ora e ogni mezz’ora; meccanismo musicale che suona due melodie, ricaricabile tirando un cordino 83 cm di altezza (vetro compreso), 49 cm di larghezza, 28 cm di profondità. Ginevra, Museo d’arte e storia

Pendola con automi e musica (di una coppia). Guangzhou (Cina), Londra, ca.1800. Ormolu, smalto, argento, avorio, pittura su vetro, vetreria policroma, metallo dipinto. Suoneria allo scatto dell’ora, automi e carillon (nella base) attivabili quando si desidera, 90 cm di altezza, 38 cm di larghezza, 33 cm di profondità. Ginevra, Museo d’arte e storia
Pendola con automi e musica (di una coppia). Guangzhou (Cina), Londra, ca.1800. Ormolu, smalto, argento, avorio, pittura su vetro, vetreria policroma, metallo dipinto. Suoneria allo scatto dell’ora, automi e carillon (nella base) attivabili quando si desidera, 90 cm di altezza, 38 cm di larghezza, 33 cm di profondità. Ginevra, Museo d’arte e storia

The new high jewelery by Marco Bicego

Presented last year in preview, Marco Bicego’s high jewelery adds new pieces. The jewels were presented, as in 2022, on the occasion of Haute Jewels Geneva, the event at the Farimont Hotel which coincides with Watch and Wonders. The new Alta creations are the high jewelry version of the classic lines of the Venetian brand.

Marco Bicego, anelli con cianite, tormalina verde e due tormaline rosa. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Marco Bicego, anelli con cianite, tormalina verde e due tormaline rosa. Copyright: gioiellis.com

The novelties include multicolor cocktail rings, with pink and green tourmalines, yellow quartzes, aquamarines and amethysts. Selected for their color intensity, nuances or particular inclusions, they are characterized by an emerald cut and set with an 18-karat yellow gold ring and stem hand-engraved with the ancient ribbed burin technique, characteristic of the brand, in some cases with adding diamonds.

Anelli con citrino, acquamarina verde, acquamarina azzurra. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Anelli con citrino, acquamarina verde, acquamarina azzurra. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Lunaria Alta, the most precious line of the classic Lunaria by Marco Bicego, is now in fancy diamonds, with pavé of brown diamonds, with hazelnut shades, combined with the more decisive nuances of cognac and with variations of straw yellow and white. Lunaria Alta is also available in a rainbow version with multicolor sapphires.

The Murano collection is re-proposed in a version with London blue tourmalines and topazes, apatites, pink tourmalines and tanzanites cut exclusively to enhance their beauty, intense color and purity. A parure of choker and earrings is also framed by a pavé of diamonds, which become pendants to add to the necklace. Also Masai, one of the brand’s most successful collections, characterized by coil processing and essential design. The novelty is the parure composed of rings and necklaces with blue tanzanites and pink or green tourmalines, also combined with white gold.

Marco Bicego mostra la collana Lunaria Alta. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Marco Bicego mostra la collana Lunaria Alta. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Anello Lunaria Alta in oro, diamanti, zaffiri multicolori
Anello Lunaria Alta in oro, zaffiri multicolori
Anello con tormalina verde di 43 carati. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Anello con tormalina verde di 43 carati. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Bracciali in oro e zaffiri. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Bracciali in oro e zaffiri. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Collana indossata Lunaria Alta in oro e diamanti. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Collana indossata Lunaria Alta in oro e diamanti. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Tempo by Pilo & Co with Swarovski crystals




The Tempo collection by Pilo & Co Genève features watches with black or colored straps, available in different materials and finishes. They are automatic watches that reveal their mechanism in a play of transparencies, which lets you see the inner workings under the dial and case back. Swiss Made mechanical watches with automatic winding, in fact, have the mechanism visible both on the front and on the back. The watch case is in steel, closed by a border with Swarowski stones, while the dial is guarded by sapphire crystal. The strap is genuine leather. The watch is water resistant up to 30 meters.

Orologio tempo in versione rosa
Orologio tempo in versione rosa

Pilo & Co Genève is an independent brand created in 2001 in Geneva in the Saint-Gervais district, one of the historic cradles of Swiss watchmaking. The company has chosen this place wrapped in a strong historical charge. It is here that it all began and today Pilo & Co Genève creates, like the cabinotiers, watches that are part of the original spirit of the factory: independence from big companies, the virtue of quality and an artistic and jewelery dimension.
Collezione Tempo, con quadrante e cinturino azzurro
Collezione Tempo, con quadrante e cinturino azzurro

Tempo Donna bianco
Collezione Tempo, con quadrante e cinturino binco
Collezione Tempo, con quadrante e cinturino cuoio
Collezione Tempo, con quadrante e cinturino cuoio

Orologio Tempo indossato
Orologio Tempo indossato







Christie’s sells The Fortune Pink for 28 million




Pink likes it, but it hasn’t hit a record. All as in the forecasts at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva. The most anticipated piece, The Fortune Pink, an 18.18-carat pear-shaped vivid pink diamond, sold for 28,438,500 Swiss francs. It is the largest pink diamond ever sold at auction, but it did not reach the highest price of the estimate, which reached 35 million. However, the sale remains a success. In total, Christie’s sold lots for 56.6 million francs. Another highlight was a 101.27-carat unmounted diamond, which sold for 2.9 million francs.

Fortune Pink, diamante rosa vivido fantasia da 18,18 carat
Fortune Pink, diamante rosa vivido fantasia da 18,18 carat

Geneva Luxury sales offered 572 lots, with collectors from 50 countries active during live sales. The second half of this memorable week will continue at New York’s Rockefeller Plaza, where 150 masterpieces from the Paul G Allen Collection will be offered Wednesday and Thursday, which are expected to make $ 1 billion (£ 880 million), all estate proceeds from the sale. it will be dedicated to philanthropy, according to the wishes of Mr. Allen.
Rahul Kadakia, international manager of Christie’s Jewelery

Rahul-Kadakia durante un'asta di Christie's
Rahul-Kadakia durante un’asta di Christie’s

Other results from the Geneva auction: a Graff diamond ring weighing 41.36 carats was sold for 3.6 million, a rivière diamond necklace from the collection of Lord and Lady Weinstock found a buyer for 869,400 francs. It should be noted, according to Christie’s, that 50% of the active collectors at the four live auctions were new, mostly millennials. In total the auctions amounted to 113,482,763 francs, with a combined sales rate of 98%.
Anello con diamante di 41,36 carati di Graff
Anello con diamante di 41,36 carati di Graff

Collana rivière di diamanti
Collana rivière di diamanti

The Fortune Pink montato su anello
The Fortune Pink montato su anello







A pink diamond guides Christie’s Magnificent Jewels




The auctions of the most precious jewels and gems are organized, not surprisingly, before the winter holidays. Like the Christie’s Geneva Magnificent Jewels auction on November 8 at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues. Among the many jewels and precious stones on sale, the Fortune Pink stands out, a vivid pink fantasy diamond of 18.18 carats (estimate 25-35 million Swiss francs). This is the largest pear-shaped bright pink diamond for sale through an auction. the number of carats, 18.18, is also considered a good omen in China, where the gems could find a buyer. Also among the gems for sale is an impressive 101.27 carat diamond (2,500,000-3,500,000), along with an exceptional 41.36-carat (3,000,000-5,000) emerald-cut Graff D color diamond ring. 000).

Il diamante The Fortune Pink, 18,18 carati
Il diamante The Fortune Pink, 18,18 carati

But the Magnificent Jewels auction also has a lot of other precious pieces in the catalog. Like the rivière necklace with a pear-shaped diamond of 10.33 carats (estimated at 550,000-750,000 Swiss francs), which is part of the Collection of Lord and Lady Weinstock. The necklace has a total of about 100 carats and is a typical example of the rivière style, that is, with stones with scaling size. There is no shortage of jewels with blue blood. Like those from the Bourbon families Parma and Thurn und Taxis, which include an Art Déco Chimera bracelet with natural pearls, rubies and diamonds (100,000-180,000) and an exceptional Bulgari pearl necklace (300,000-500,000).
Anello con diamante di 41,36 carati  di Graff
Anello con diamante di 41,36 carati di Graff

An uncommon piece is the diamond band dated around 1920 (70,000-100,000). It is a fusion of a tiara and a headband. The simplicity of the headband was a perfect match for the modern style of the Art Deco period and also ideal for the new hairstyles of the era. However, the band can also be worn today, for example as if it were a bracelet.
Also up for auction are precious bracelet watches, such as those from Bulgari’s Serpenti line from the Sixties. Among the lots on sale there is also a pair of Art Deco earrings by Henri Picq, with diamonds of 15.39 and 14.85 carats (1,500,000-2,500,000) and a magnificent ring with a Kashmir sapphire of 14.84 carats by Cartier (1,000,000-1,450,000).
Bracciale-orologio Serpenti di Bulgari, in oro, diamanti, smeraldi
Bracciale-orologio Serpenti di Bulgari, in oro, diamanti, smeraldi

Collana rivière di diamanti
Collana rivière di diamanti
Bracciali art déco a fascia di diamanti
Bracciali art déco a fascia di diamanti

Bracciale con zaffiro ovale regalato dal duca Roberto di Parma alla moglie Maria Antonia di Braganza
Bracciale con zaffiro ovale regalato dal duca Roberto di Parma alla moglie Maria Antonia di Braganza







The lightness of Aaltas




Aluminum has been re-evaluated as a material for jewelry by prestigious fashion houses, by avant-garde designers and also by young enterprising new brands. Like Sonia Lacroix, who lives and works in Geneva, one of the poles of great jewelry and great watchmaking in the world, an activity for which the designer has worked. She does it all by herself, designing and handcrafting her production. At the basis of which, of course, there is the idea of ​​her which is summarized in the name of her brand: Aaltas.

Collana in alluminio champagne e diamanti
Collana in alluminio champagne e diamanti

A name that would be quite cryptic if she didn’t explain its meaning herself. It is a reference to the expression “a altas horas”, which in Spanish means to stay up late. In short, stay up late. And if in Spanish the expression is associated with nightlife, for Sonia Lacroix it means giving vent to her creativity outside the box. Aaltas jewels are simple and complex, with geometric shapes, but studied with attention and imagination. They are, as mentioned, in aluminum, and therefore very light, with gold details and the addition of small stones. The first collection is called Mambo, a perfect dance for those who live at night.

Orecchini della collezione Mambo in alluminio, oro 18 carati e diamanti
Orecchini della collezione Mambo in alluminio, oro 18 carati e diamanti
Mambo Light Antique Rose alumium diamonds
Orecchini della collezione Mambo in alluminio rosa antico e diamanti
Orecchini mini della collezione Mambo in alluminio e oro 18 carati
Orecchini mini della collezione Mambo in alluminio e oro 18 carati
Orecchini in alluminio turchese, oro 18 carati e rubini
Orecchini in alluminio turchese, oro 18 carati e rubini
Sonia Lacroix (da Facebook)
Sonia Lacroix (da Facebook)







The extra large luxury of Chatila

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One of the most exclusive jewelery brands in the world is Chatila. The Maison was founded in 1860 and has remained a family-run business, with the founder’s grandchildren actively involved in the day-to-day running of the company. Chatila works in between Geneva and London but, in reality, the jewels are designed in Italy and Paris, even if the gems are then mounted on the final jewel by the craftsmen of the house. If you are looking for a Chatila boutique, try the most luxury shopping streets: there are showrooms in the most prestigious streets, such as Rue du Rhône in Geneva, Old Bond Street in London and Madison Avenue in New York.

Collana di diamanti con sette smeraldi colombiani da 4 a 23 carati
Collana di diamanti con sette smeraldi colombiani da 4 a 23 carati

The history of the Maison, however, does not begin in London, but in Birut, where the founder, George Chatila, opened his shop. It is now the third and fourth generation, Nicholas Chatila and his children, Marwan, Edward and Carlos, who own the business and continue in the footsteps of the founder. In 1983 the company moved to Switzerland. Today a flagship Chatila showroom on Rue du Rhône in Geneva, while the other main one is located in London’s Old Bond Street. A new showroom was opened in Riyadh in 2003 and another, in Doha in 2014.

Anello moi et toi in oro con diamanti fancy
Anello moi et toi in oro con diamanti fancy

Chatila’s specialty is super diamonds. It was among the first, among other things, to use large colored diamonds. Moreover, one of the few red diamonds in the world is by Chatila, The Flame of Argyle. All family members take part in the selection and evaluation process of unique and rare precious stones. An example of rarity is the ring with a 4.29 carat radiant cut chamaleon diamond. The definition of chamaleon refers to the fact that it is a very rare diamond with shades that change according to the intensity of the light that hits it. Also the person who will decides to buy it will probably change color when he will knows the price.

 

Collana di diamanti
Collana di diamanti

Collana con pendente composto da diamanti colorati di diverse tonalità: marrone-verde, marrone, arangio-giallo, arancio-marrone. Peso complessivo di 11,5 carati
Collana con pendente composto da diamanti colorati di diverse tonalità: marrone-verde, marrone, arangio-giallo, arancio-marrone. Peso complessivo di 11,5 carati
Parure di diamanti e smeraldi colombiani
Parure di diamanti e smeraldi colombiani
Anello con smeraldo colombiano di 17 carati e diamanti
Anello con smeraldo colombiano di 17 carati e diamanti
Collana con zaffiro pendente
Collana con zaffiro pendente






Ena Iro between gems and myths

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Lived and departed from Africa, the continent where the most ancient traces of humanity were found, Ena Iro acclimatized in Geneva, where she synthesized exotic art, not only African, with Western taste and, above all, with a refined aesthetic. The ethnic inspiration led the young designer to the heights of a jewelry that is never banal, never predictable, never boring. But that doesn’t mean bizarre. The first collections of Ena Iro represented a unicum, like the rings and bracelets of the Torii collection, made with intricate precious weaves inspired by the African culture Punu grafted with Japanese aesthetics.

Ena iro con orecchini in titanio della collezione Leizu: conosciuta anche come Xi Lingshi, è stata una leggendaria imperatrice cinese. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Ena Iro indossa orecchini in titanio della collezione Leizu: conosciuta anche come Xi Lingshi, è stata una leggendaria imperatrice cinese. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Years later, the designer takes advantage of her past experiences and proposes new jewels, which put large stones at the center, which accompany as many great ideas, with a style that is defined by the creator as ethereal but organic, simple but sophisticated, noble and elegant. Goals that are translated into practice by the new jewels that use titanium, with gems such as a pear-cut blue sapphire of over 25 carats, or with a 56-carat paraiba tourmaline. In short, art walks with the legs of the imagination, but looks with the eyes of luxury gems.
Anello con tormalina paraiba di 56 carati e diamanti. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Anello con tormalina paraiba di 56 carati e diamanti. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Gioielli delle collezioni di Ena Iro esposti a GemGèneve
Gioielli delle collezioni di Ena Iro esposti a GemGèneve
Ena Iro indossa una collana con diamante marquise
Ena Iro indossa una collana con diamante marquise

ena iro bracciali in legno e diamanti copyright gioiellis

Anello con zaffiro rosa di 15 carati e diamanti. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Anello con zaffiro rosa di 15 carati e diamanti. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Anello con zaffiro di 25 carati su titanio. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Anello con zaffiro blu di 25 carati su titanio. Copyright: gioiellis.com







A 22 million Rock




It is 21.7 million Swiss francs, which is equivalent to more than 21.9 million dollars or 20.7 million euros the value attributed to The Rock, the largest white diamond ever sold at auction. At the auction of Christie’s Magnificent Jewels in Geneva, however, the stone did not reach the maximum estimate (about 30 million) even if it exceeded the minimum value (19 million). The Rock has a weight of 228.31 carats, a drop cut and is considered a perfect stone. Another highlight of the auction was The Red Cross Diamond, a vivid yellow gem that fetched 14.2 million francs (14.3 million dollars or 13.5 million euros), with a significant portion of the proceeds to benefit of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Rahul Kadakia con The Rock
Rahul Kadakia con The Rock

During an important week for Christie’s, when Andy Warhol’s Shot Sage Blue Marilyn set the record price as the 20th century artwork, The Rock, the largest white diamond ever sold at auction, reached nearly $ 22 million. . Weighing 228.31 carats, The Rock is the largest white diamond ever to appear at auction. The final lot of the auction featured another extraordinary gem of over 200 carats, the sensational The Red Cross Diamond. It was a privilege to present this legendary stone, first sold by Christie’s in 1918 as part of the Red Cross Appeal. More than a century after that first sale, the diamond was sold after 11 minutes of competitive competition for 14.1 million francs, a world auction record for an intense fancy yellow diamond. We are pleased that a significant portion of the proceeds will benefit the humanitarian efforts of the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Rahul Kadakia, International Head of Christie’s Jewelery

Rahul Kadakia, International Head of Christie's Jewellery, vende The Rock,, 228,31 carati, il più grande diamante bianco mai venduto all'asta
Rahul Kadakia, International Head of Christie’s Jewellery, vende The Rock,, 228,31 carati, il più grande diamante bianco mai venduto all’asta

Overall, the jewelry super auction was sold 98% by value and 92% by lot and saw global participation of registrants from 20 countries across four continents. Christie also notes the activity of Millennial collectors, 50% of the new subscribers to the sale.
The red Cross diamond, di oltre 205 carati
The red Cross diamond, di oltre 205 carati

For nearly half a century, our family has had the privilege of safeguarding The Red Cross Diamond. Since it was first introduced to the market in 1918, the legacy of this symbol of humanity has always been the support of communities ravaged by war, famine and other hardships suffered by people around the world. At this historic moment we honor the calling that others have made before us. A significant portion of the proceeds will be donated to the large institution whose name it bears, recognizing the tireless efforts of the volunteers of the International Committee of the Red Cross.
The seller of The Red Cross Diamond

La Tiara Fürstenberg
La Tiara Fürstenberg

Other noteworthy results of the sale include the Fürstenberg tiara, which at an estimate of 400,000-600,000 Swiss francs has reached 2.4 million. The diadem, composed of pearls and diamonds, bears the mark of the famous Austrian jeweler Gustav Flach, and previously belonged to Her Royal Highness Princess of Fürstenberg, born Countess Irma of Schönborn Buchheim (1867-1948), a member of one of the most eminent aristocratic families in the Habsburg Empire.
Bracciale-choker con diamanti di Cartier, circa 1928
Bracciale-choker con diamanti di Cartier, circa 1928

An important selection of Jar’s jewels was highlighted by a pair of “hard-boiled egg” earrings with sphalerite and diamonds from 2011. From an estimate of 160,000-220,000 francs they made 327,600 francs. The earrings were featured in the 2013 retrospective of Rosenthal’s work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Jar, orecchini Hard Boiled Eggs, con sfalerite e diamanti, del 2011
Jar, orecchini Hard Boiled Eggs, con sfalerite e diamanti, del 2011
Anello con smeraldo taglio cuscino di 17,80 carati e diamanti su oro bianco di Chaumet
Anello con smeraldo taglio cuscino di 17,80 carati e diamanti su oro bianco di Chaumet

Collana di Harry Winston con diamanti e smeraldo  di 40,41 carati
Collana di Harry Winston con diamanti e smeraldo di 40,41 carati







Two big diamonds and princely tiaras at Christie’s auction




The catalog is now completed. And for fans of exceptional jewelry and gem collectors, who are a particularly popular type of investment in difficult historical times, Christie’s sale of Magnifxicent Jewels on May 11 at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues will offer plenty of opportunities. Starting with The Rock, a diamond that starts from one with a very wide gap: from 19 to 30 million Swiss francs (13-24 million euros or 9.2-20.5 million dollars). The diamond weighs 228.31 carats and is the largest ever seen at auction.

Rahul Kadakia con The Rock
Rahul Kadakia con The Rock

We are delighted to present the Geneva Magnificent Jewels auction led by THE ROCK, the largest ever white diamond to be offered at auction and a landmark moment in the market. Alongside this the legendary Red Cross Diamond, which has supported those enduring hardships since it was sold at Christie’s Red Cross Appeal in 1918, is offered with a share of the proceeds to be donated to the International Committee of the Red Cross. With the very best quality gemstones, jewels from noble provenance and iconic designs, the auction represents an exciting opportunity for our international collectors this season.
Max Fawcett, Head of Department, Jewelery

As we have already told, The Red Cross Diamond is back for the third time at auction, which despite its name is a cushion-cut intense yellow color of over 205 carats. It was first sold by Christie’s in 1918, and part of the proceeds went to the Red Cross. And this sale also partly benefits the International Committee of the Red Cross.

The red Cross diamond, di oltre 205 carati
The red Cross diamond, di oltre 205 carati

For nearly half a century, our family has had the privilege of safeguarding the Red Cross diamond. Since it was first brought to market in 1918, the legacy of this symbol of humanity has always been the support of communities ravaged by war, famine and other hardships endured by people across the world. At this auspicious moment in history, we honour the call others have made before us. In collaboration with Christie’s, we are pleased to offer The Red Cross Diamond for sale with a share of the proceeds to be donated to the great institution whose name it bears. We further dedicate this sale to the tireless efforts of the volunteers of the International Committee of the Red Cross and are privileged to support their cause.
Anonymous owner of The Red Cross Diamond

La Tiara Fürstenberg
La Tiara Fürstenberg

The Magnificent Jewels auction also includes 19th and 20th century tiaras, including the Tiara Fürstenberg (estimate 400,000-600,000 Swiss francs), and a pearl and diamond tiara with the brand of the famous Austrian jeweler Gustav Flach. This exemplary handcrafted jewel belonged to her Royal Highness of her Princess of Fürstenberg, born Countess Irma of Schönborn Buchheim (1867-1948), member of one of the most eminent aristocratic families of the Habsburg Empire. A letter in the Fürstenberg archives, directed by jeweler Flach Mediansky & Paltscho, explains the many ways the tiara can be transformed, from a tiara for Viennese high society court dances to a more moderate style with pearls, while the diamond motifs can be worn as a necklace, brooch or hairpins.

Collana di Bulgari con diamanti e rubini
Collana di Bulgari con diamanti e rubini
Orecchini di Jar a spirale con tormaline verdi
Orecchini di Jar a spirale con tormaline verdi







Haute Jewels Geneva, positive balance




The idea worked. The report of Haute Jewels Geneva, which was held at the Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva in conjunction with Watch & Wonders in the Swiss city on Lake Geneva, had a positive response. The event was attended by 18 big names in jewelry: Yoko London, Roberto Coin, Crivelli, Sutra, Bayco, Eto Maria, Stenzhorn, Marco Bicego, Mariani, Palmiero, Picchiotti, Gorgoglione, Hans D. Krieger, Leo Pizzo, Verdi, Annamaria Cammilli , Barakà and Sicis.

Haute Jewels Geneva. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Haute Jewels Geneva. Copyright: gioiellis.com

The 2022 edition of Haute Jewels Geneva was an unequivocal success. We believe the triumph of this show marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the jewelry industry. Smaller commercial events composed of like-minded brands can offer a more focused, more enjoyable and beneficial luxury experience for both brands and visitors. We look forward to the 2023 edition of Haute Jewels Geneva.
Michael Hakimian, CEO of Yoko London and Event Founder

Michael Hakimian, Ceo di Yoko London. Copyright gioiellis.com
Michael Hakimian, Ceo di Yoko London. Copyright gioiellis.com

The success of the “mini Baselword” is also due to the selection of brands and the atmosphere offered by the location. In the same hotel, although outside the Haute Jewels Geneva, there were also two other brands: Piero Milano and Dolce & Gabbana, an aspect that has probably contributed to attracting visitors.

Haute Jewels Geneva, gioielli esposti. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Haute Jewels Geneva, gioielli esposti. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Haute Jewels Geneva al Fairmont Grand Hotel. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Haute Jewels Geneva al Fairmont Grand Hotel. Copyright: gioiellis.com







High jewelry by Marco Bicego with Alta




High jewelry in Geneva signed Marco Bicego. It is the first super luxury collection of the Venetian brand, usually positioned on fine jewelry. The collection is called Alta, and was presented at Haute Jewels Geneva 2022 (from March 30 to April 5). The collection does not renounce the style of the Maison, but elevates the quality of the materials, that is, of the gems used.

Collezione Alta, collana e bracciale
Collezione Alta, collana e bracciale

Alta is an ode to the magnificence of natural gems and celebrates the extraordinary craftsmanship of our atelier in Trissino. For us, high jewelery is the art of enhancing the character, elegance and uniqueness of each single gem. Nature with its organic forms and colored gems have always been a great source of inspiration for me: Alta’s creations intend to sublimate its extraordinary beauty, enhancing its colors in every nuance and highlighting the refinement of every facet. We only use the best stones, selected by our team of expert gemologists in compliance with strict criteria. In addition to the intrinsic beauty of the gems, we examine with extreme attention the color, weight, purity and elegance of the cut, since we work only with natural stones, without treating or heating them.
Marco Bicego

Marco Bicego
Marco Bicego

The natural gems to which the designer and founder of the brand refers are diamonds, sapphires, iolites, topazes, quartzes, amethysts, tourmalines, aquamarines and pearls. As in other collections, Marco Bicego prefers combinations, clusters, stone compositions in colored garlands. But there is a leading role of metal: gold patiently worked with a burin and engraved with imperceptible scratches, which accentuate the three-dimensionality of the jewel and an artisanal consistency.
Pendente in oro 18 carati e pavé di diamanti
Pendente in oro 18 carati e pavé di diamanti

Set di collana e orecchini Alta
Set di collana e orecchini Alta
Orecchini in oro e diamanti Binoche
Orecchini in oro e diamanti Binoche

Orecchini in oro e diamanti in stile Lunaria
Orecchini in oro e diamanti in stile Lunaria







The number of exhibitors at GemGèneve rises to 160




In a few days, adhesions to the fourth edition of GemGenève (5-8 May, Palexpo in Geneva) have risen from 120 to 160. This was announced by the organizers of the event dedicated to jewels and gems, Thomas Faerber and Ronny Totah. In terms of participation, American exhibitors are the most numerous, followed by exhibitors from Switzerland, Israel, Germany, Hong Kong, Belgium, France, Thailand, India and Italy. In addition, there will be companies from the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Sri Lanka, Japan and, finally, Austria. A perhaps unexpected success for what was born as a niche fair, an alternative to the more famous (and expensive) Baselworld.

Jing Zhao, co fondatrice di G Suen, a GemGèneve. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Jing Zhao, co fondatrice di G Suen, a GemGèneve. Copyright: gioiellis.com

After the success of the November 2021 edition – The Challenging Edition, we committed to continuing our mission with the same intention to bring together the best of what is being produced in the field of jewellery and precious stones.
Thomas Faerber

79.82% of the exhibitors present in 2021 returned. And more than 45 exhibitors are taking part in GemGenève for the fourth time. Another 20, however, will be present for the first time, such as Claudia Hamann Edelstein, Constantin Wild, La Galerie Parisienne and even larger family companies such as Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt. Ltd and Takat Gems.

The palpable enthusiasm of our exhibitors pushes us to renew ourselves with each edition, while still respecting the event’s DNA. The aim is to maintain the show, designed by the exhibitors, on a human scale, bringing together the general public, the industry professionals, designers of today and tomorrow, including the schools, as well as laboratories, world-renowned experts and informed speakers on the latest trends. GemGenève is a hub which enables quality discussions and examination of major themes of importance to the jewellery trades.
Ronny Totah

Ronny Totah
Ronny Totah

Gioielli a GemGèneve edizione 2021. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Gioielli a GemGèneve edizione 2021. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Gemme esposte a GemGèneve edizione 2021. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Gemme esposte a GemGèneve edizione 2021. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Ingresso a GemGèneve edizione 2021. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Ingresso a GemGèneve edizione 2021. Copyright: gioiellis.com







Manuel Bouvier’s past present





Do you like antique jewelry, but would you like them without flaws? Manuel Bouvier will take care of it. You can find it in the Swiss capital of jewelry, Geneva. Experience has accumulated a lot: he began his career working for Cartier in the High Jewelery department, and later for the Cartier Museum. He learned all about the golden age of jewelry, and also developed the pleasure of creating, also thanks to the collaboration with Marina Bulgari.

Orecchini a goccia con ametista
Orecchini a goccia con ametista

Present technique and taste for the past: now use the skills of craftsmen in Europe and India to create jewels that often use old and precious stones, or forgotten materials. The result is, for example, jade jewels of unusual shades, chalcedony in old fashion colors, opals, but also classic pieces in white gold and diamonds. Nothing that is in the latest fleeting fashion, therefore, but precisely for this absolutely fashionable that lasts. A jewelry as it was once done, starting from the material and focusing on forms that have made goldsmiths great in the past. For those who love to have the flavor of centuries on them.

Anello con smeraldo e zaffiri
Anello con smeraldo e zaffiri
Orecchini in titanio e zaffiri
Orecchini in titanio e zaffiri
Collana in titanio e zaffiri multicolori
Collana in titanio e zaffiri multicolori
Anello con opale e zaffiri
Anello con opale e zaffiri

Orecchini pendenti con diamanti
Orecchini pendenti con diamanti

Orecchini con diamanti di Manuel Bouvier
Orecchini con diamanti di Manuel Bouvier







Antonio Seijo, art and jewels

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An artist capable of combining the sun and the sea of ​​Marbella with the lake and the mountains of Geneva. This strange, but efficient, combination gives life to the jewels of Antonio Seijo, one of the most imaginative jewelers in business. But describing him as a jeweler is an understatement, because his creativity also embraces writing and study. All knowledge that is reflected in his jewels, such as those dedicated to the world of ancient Egypt, in which earrings and rings are inspired by the gods worshiped by the pharaohs.

Orecchini che rappresentano due falchi, simbolo del dio egizio Horus, con diamanti, oro, argento annerito
Orecchini che rappresentano due falchi, simbolo del dio egizio Horus, con diamanti, oro, argento annerito

Antonio Seijo, who works between the Spanish island and the Swiss city, is part of a dynasty of jewelers active in Andalusia down two centuries ago. The themes of his pieces of high jewelry range from the stars to the god Baâl but, alongside the narrative elements, the result is above all striking: jewels that are not only imaginative, but also rich, made with special stones, such as large aquamarines or opal black, with surprising combinations, original shapes. He himself is a gemologist expert in diamonds, colored stones and precious materials. And recently a large illustrated book with images of his jewels was dedicated to his work (Antonio Seijo, Editions du Regard, French language, hardcover, 251 pages).

Anello con 46 tsavoriti, granato demantoide, due tormaline
Anello con 46 tsavoriti, granato demantoide, due tormaline
Orecchini in argento e oro, 256 diamanti, 920 zaffiri e rubini, opale nero, giada
Orecchini in argento e oro, 256 diamanti, 920 zaffiri e rubini, opale nero, giada
Anello in oro bianco con grande acquamarina
Anello in oro bianco con grande acquamarina
Anello con opale nero e gemme multicolori
Anello con opale nero e gemme multicolori
Anello Atom con tsavorite, smeraldi, zaffiri, rubini
Anello Atom con tsavorite, smeraldi, zaffiri, rubini
Il libro dedicato ad Antonio Seijo
Il libro dedicato ad Antonio Seijo
Orecchini ispirati all'antico Egitto
Orecchini ispirati all’antico Egitto
Pendente con grande acquamarina di 102 carati: su un lato il geroglifico dell'acqua, sull'altro, il sacro Bennu, l'airone appollaiato sulla punta dorata della piramide
Pendente con grande acquamarina di 102 carati: su un lato il geroglifico dell’acqua, sull’altro, il sacro Bennu, l’airone appollaiato sulla punta dorata della piramide







Haute Jewels expands with Barakà and Sicis




The group of brands that will participate in Haute Jewels Geneva, an event designed for an international audience, at the same time as Watches and Wonders, focused on fine watchmaking, is expanding. The two events will take place, in fact, on the same dates, from March 30 to April 5. Two Italian companies are now added to the patrol of brands announced in the autumn: Baraka and Sicis. The first specializes in jewelry for the male world. The second, on the other hand, is famous for the use of the micromosaic technique. In all, therefore, the brands exhibiting at the Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva will be 18: Yoko London, Roberto Coin, Sutra, Crivelli, Bayco, Etho Maria, Stenzhorn, Marco Bicego, Mariani, Palmiero, Picchiotti, Gorgoglione, Hans D. Krieger, Leo Pizzo, Verdi Gioielli, Annamaria Cammilli, Barakà, Sicis.

Collana e orecchini indossati by Sicis
Collana e orecchini indossati by Sicis

We are delighted to have had the opportunity to add two more prestigious global brands to the line-up at Haute Jewels Geneva. Sicis and Baraka will bring added allure and excitement to the group and it promises to be a magnificent event
Michael Hakimian, CEO of Yoko London and founder of Haute Jewels Geneva

Michael Hakimian, Ceo di Yoko London
Michael Hakimian, Ceo di Yoko London

What promises to be a small exclusive fair was born from the need of jewelry companies to present themselves to an audience that no longer has the stage of Baselworld, which ended two years ago, at its disposal. A first taste of Haute Jewels Geneva took place already in 2019, with the first four jewelry brands (they were Yoko London, Crivelli, Sutra and Roberto Coin), while in the two previous years the idea was frozen by the epidemic. Visitors, in the organizers’ program, “will experience an intimate and luxurious environment for jewelry buyers and suppliers to conduct business, a concept that seems even more relevant after the restrictions imposed by the pandemic. With the opportunity to see each other face to face again, it promises to be a dynamic event, which combines the strength, creativity and experience of the participating brands “. Visitor registration is done on the site dedicated to the event.

Gioielli by Barakà
Gioielli by Barakà
collana yoko
Collana di Yoko London esposta nella prima edizione di Haute Jewels. Copyright: gioiellis.com






Margaret’s fairy tales

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The jewels of Margaret, from Geneva a fairy tale for adults who are homesick when they were little ♦ ︎

Between the fairy tale and the rock: for many women life should be full of imagination and, at the same time, marked by the rhythm of music. And there is a Maison, in Geneva, which has embraced this philosophy. More that of luxury. It’s Margaret Jewelry, born ten years ago from the refined dreams of two childhood friends, Oriana Melamed Sabrier (who also worked for Cartier) and Candice Ophir (a graduate in marketing in New York).

Baba ring, con diamanti e smeraldo
Baba ring, con diamanti e smeraldo

Behind the book of dreams, with a bit of nostalgia for childhood, there is however a concrete house of jewels that, along with romance, show the best side of jewelry. And that is the inventiveness, but also the choice of exclusive streets: stones with special shades, the rediscovery of forms that have a taste of the past, such as the medallion that opens and hides the photographs of children, engaged couples (of whom you want) .

Diadema con diamanti e opali etiopi
Diadema con diamanti e opali etiopi

In short, like fishing in the sea of ​​the past to throw a hook in the river that flows into the future. Because what matters to the two founders is to create luxury, refined jewels, but that also know how to tell an atmosphere, a story. As for the tiara-shaped rings, which are inspired by historical tiaras of royal families. This too looks like a fairy tale.

Anello con spinello rosa e zaffiri rosa
Anello con spinello rosa e zaffiri rosa

They are romantic jewels, free and for those who do not like collections that are found everywhere, in Shanghai as in New York. The idea of ​​modernizing the classic jewels of the past translates, in fact, into pieces that have nothing dusty or museum. On the contrary, they reflect a classic balance. Naturally the jewels are produced in limited edition or on commission. The processing, carried out in Geneva, is also carried out scrupulously with traditional methods. Oriana Sabrier is the designer and personally selects the gems to be used, while Candice Ophir, director of the Maison, mainly follows the administrative and organizational aspects.

Anelli chevaliere
Anelli chevaliere
Bracciale con pietra luna e diamanti
Bracciale con pietra luna e diamanti
Orecchini con diamanti ambrati
Orecchini con diamanti ambrati
Spilla con diamanti a forma di ragno
Spilla con diamanti a forma di ragno
Anello con zaffiri viola
Anello con zaffiri viola
Bracciali con nome disegnato da piccoli diamanti
Bracciali con nome disegnato da piccoli diamanti
Pendente apribile in oro e diamanti
Pendente apribile in oro e diamanti
Orecchini Sundust con tormaline orange, oro annerito e diamanti
Orecchini Sundust con tormaline orange, oro annerito e diamanti

Anelli tiara con oro rosa e diamanti
Anelli tiara con oro rosa e diamanti







The adventurous story of the Tsar’s jewels sold by Sotheby’s




Tsar jewels still have charm. So at the Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels auction at Sotheby’s in Geneva, a sapphire and diamond brooch and matching clip earrings, smuggled out of Russia at the time of the 1917 revolution, sold for $ 850,000, against a maximum estimate of $ 500,000. They are jewels that belonged to the Romanoff family. To be precise, they belonged to the aunt of Emperor Nicholas II, the Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna (1854-1920), who entrusted her expatriation to her friend, the British antiquarian and aristocrat Albert Henry Stopford (1860-1939). of jewels in London.

I gioielli messi all'asta da Sotheby's
I gioielli messi all’asta da Sotheby’s
Often referred to as the “Queen of St. Petersburg,” the Grand Duchess was by all accounts a glittering figure who fought to maintain her status during the revolution. Albert Stopford, who was fifty-five at the time and therefore ineligible for military service, was an integral part of the St. Petersburg social scene and was the noblewoman’s intimate. The history of jewelry is quite adventurous. Dressed in workman’s clothes, Stopford secretly went to collect the jewels from the Grand Duchess’s home, the Vladimir Palace, a 360-room building on the Neva, not yet plundered by rioters. Entered by a side door and escorted by Maria Pavlovna’s eldest son, Boris, and a trusted servant, Stopford disassembled the jewels, folded them into old newspapers to protect them, and set off on the train. In three nights he reached the spa town of Kislovodsk, in the Caucasus, where Maria Pavlovna had retired to her summer villa. He then left for London on September 26, 1917, carrying 244 Maria Pavlovna jewels in a Gladstone bag, including the sapphire brooch and earrings sold at Sotheby’s auction.
Maria Pavlovna
Maria Pavlovna
It was then another two years before the Grand Duchess crossed the Russian border (reluctantly), traveling to Venice, Switzerland and finally to Paris in July 1920. Her health as a Russian noblewoman was severely compromised, however, and only a few months after her arrival. in France he died. The jewels, therefore, were inherited from her daughter, Princess Elena of Greece and Denmark (1882-1957) and then to her descendants. A in 2009 they were bought at an auction, again at Sotheby’s, by another European princely family and now resold.
La granduchessa Maria Pavlovna
La granduchessa Maria Pavlovna
Spilla e orecchini con zaffiri e diamanti
Spilla e orecchini con zaffiri e diamanti







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