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A blue diamond for Christie’s

Published on October 21, 2019

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

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

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

The Beaumont Queen necklace by Sotheby’s

Published on May 16, 2019

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An Art Deco emerald necklace sold for $ 3.6 million was the star of the Sotheby’s auction in Geneva ♦ ︎

A record for Art Deco jewels and a record for antique jewels. The Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels auction organized by Sotheby’s in Geneva ended with sales of over 42 million dollars. They found an owner 80% of the proposed pieces and 60% with prices higher than the starting estimate.

The star of the auction was an art deco necklace created in the 1930s for Hélène Beaumont (1894 – 1988), an American socialite friend of the Duchess of Windsor. The necklace of emeralds and diamonds was sold for 3.6 million dollars, more than double the price reached when it was first sold in auction in 1994. The series consists of a row of 11 Colombian emerald cabochons, of the total weight of over 75 carats, perfectly matched both in color and in proportions. These exceptional gemstones are combined with geometric diamonds in an Art Deco design. Although it is not signed, the jewel is attributed to Van Cleef & Arpels, as were many other pieces of his Beaumont collection. The central sections of emeralds and diamonds in the necklace can be detached and worn as bracelets.

Tonight we saw the enduring appeal of outstanding Art Deco jewellery. The Beaumont necklace is “the Chrysler building of jewellery”, instantly recognisable as an Art Deco masterpiece, and in my opinion, the greatest emerald and diamond necklace of the period. I had the privilege to sell it a quarter of a century ago and achieving this landmark result tonight is a further testament to its absolute and timeless beauty.
David Bennett, president of Sotheby’s Worldwide Jewelery

Tiara di diamanti -attribuita a Fabergé, circa 1903

In addition to the Beaumont necklace, a Fabergé diamond tiara was sold for over $ 434,000 (the maximum was 300,000). The diadem was made for the marriage of the last Prussian hereditary princess, the duchess Cecilie von Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1886-1954), on the occasion of her marriage to the crown prince William (1882-1951), son of Kaiser Wilhelm II , in Berlin, in June 1905.

In addition to the Beaumont necklace, the auction saw the success of other Art Deco jewels. A set of earrings with Colombian emeralds with a cushion weight of 17.0 and 17.71 carats respectively in Art Deco style were sold for $ 972,934. and a Cartier bracelet from 1933, with coral and diamonds, doubled the pre-sale estimate to $ 148,918.

Collana di smeraldi e diamanti, circa 1935 — Collana di smeraldi e diamanti Beaumont, circa 1935

Coppia di orecchini pendenti con smeraldi e diamanti

Braccialetto in corallo e diamanti, Cartier, 1933

Importante anello con rubino e diamanti, Bulgari. Venduto per 1,7 milioni

Anello di diamanti, Harry Winston, venduto per 1,2 milioni

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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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.

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

11 designers for GemGenève

Published on January 31, 2019

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The 11 independent jewelers who will participate in the Designer Vivarium, at GemGenève ♦ ︎

It is called Designer Vivarium: a name that recalls a space dedicated to a species cataloged by the natural sciences, but which is instead an area of GemGenève for independent jewelers. And so, yes, the independent designers are a strange species, even if unknown to the heirs of Darwin. The fair, in its second edition, will be held from 9 to 12 May at the Geneva Palaexpo. And, like last year, it will reserve an area for small innovative brands: a space that has been at the center of visitors’ interest. The Designer Vivarium was curated by the jewelery expert Vivienne Becker, and has been expanded to include more designers. Here are the 11 brands that will exhibit their jewelry at GemGenève 20198.

Nicholas Lieou
Born and raised in Hong Kong, he studied in Europe, taking a masters degree in London at the prestigious Royal College of Art, before working for major jewelers in London and New York. He is a cerebral and passionate designer, who mixes a scholarly approach with art and imagination to revitalize the classicism of high jewelery. For example, in jewelry inspired by the myth of Daedalus, with diamonds in the shape of stylized wings.

Alexandra Jefford
Designer born in Geneva, based in London, which draws on his artistic training to create jewelry deeply considered modernists of powerful line and bold form, color and consistency, often incorporating the engraving of the illustrator that was his specialty. Contrasts darkness and light.

Ming Lampson
Known simply as Ming, he is a private “secret” London jeweler who was born in Hong Kong and learned about the gems in Jaipur. He launched his company in 1998, mainly to focus on custom jewelry. In the last two years, he has created his first two themed collections, blending his Asian roots with refined western craftsmanship.

Milio
This is a mother and daughter duo from Moscow: Lyudmila and Olga maintain the Russian culture through the use of refined gems and stone carvings, balancing at a certain nostalgic romanticism with a timeless modernism inspired by the Art Deco.
Tatiana Verstraeten
She is a designer of accessories and costume jewelery of Belgian origin, which emerges from behind the scenes of the Parisian fashion elite. Tatiana launched its first high jewelery collection during the last Paris Couture in January.

Nadia Morgenthaler
Designer and jeweler based in Geneva, she was already present last year. She has an unmistakable style, which blends architectural details with an almost Victorian romanticism.
Alexander Tenzo
Extraordinary Russian gemologist, restorer, engraver, stone sculptor, creates cameos, carvings and complex carvings, with jewels and slowly revealing their fascinating secrets.

Sean Gilson
American goldsmith artist who makes every jewel by hand with pearls and gold, in a modernist geometric and graphic look.
Ninotchka
Duo of young and dynamic Russian designers, who deepens the tradition with precious stones, often ancient and coming from the Urals, to create fantastic ornaments with rich cultural references.
Cora Sheibani
Designer born in Switzerland and based in London, she grew up in the art world. He uses his innate sense of line, form and color to break the jewel rules and explore completely new spaces.

Racine Osieri
Husband and wife, the emerging talent of the GemGenève section of last year, enters the Designer Vivarium with pavé, a blend of harmonies or surprising contrasts.

La vetrina di Robert Procop con i gioielli disegnati da Angelina Jolie

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

Christie’s in auction with rare pearls and three Jar

Published on October 24, 2018

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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

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.

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

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.

Tiara in acciaio e diamanti firmata da Cartier, e datata 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.

Sautoir in stile egizio di Van Cleef & Arpels datato 1924

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.

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

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

Also de Grisogono says goodbye to Baselworld

Published on October 18, 2018

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After 18 years also de Grisogono leaves Baselworld: a bad blow for the watch and jewelery fair ♦ ︎

Another bad blow for Baselworld. This time it does not come from a watchmaking brand, such as the Swatch colossus with brands like Longines, Tissot, Omega, which has decided to defect the next event, followed by Raymond Weil, Maurice Lacroix and Corum. Despite the announcement that Baselworld intends to enhance the area of jewelry with a prominent space, a big brand like de Grisogono has announced its farewell.
Instead, the Geneva Maison will organize an exclusive jewelery and watch-making exhibition in the Swiss city where it is located. The exhibition will take place in the Royal Suite at the Four Seasons Hotel in Geneva from January 13 to 18, 2019. It’s a goodbye that shivers the new CEO of Baselworld, Michel Loris-Melikoff: de Grisogono, as well as being a great brand of high jewelery, he was an aficionado of the great Swiss fair, where he took part in 18 editions.

Now, however, de Grisogono has decided to redirect energy and investments, in particular of its wholesale network in a more autonomous manner.

In a statement, the Maison founded by Fawaz Gruosi announces that “it has chosen to implement this change to adapt to the evolution of the distribution network and communication channels. In this way, as in other sectors (for example in the Haute Couture), de Grisogono wants to reinvent its approach by incorporating new perspectives”.
Here is the comment by Gianluca Maina, marketing director of de Grisogono:

“Baselworld has played a key role in the growth of our distribution over the last 18 years. Today we are working to build the future of the Maison together with our strategic business partners. A private exhibition highlights this path of change and allows us to apply an innovative approach to this important moment of discovery of novelties. We will present a series of new collections from jewelery to watches. There will be special attention to the jewelry to wear in everyday life. We are enthusiastic about the idea of leaving for this new journey of Grisogono”.

Buyer in attesa nello spazio di de Grisogono a Baselworld

In Milan with de Grisogono

Published on September 29, 2018

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Anello in oro bianco, diamanti e onice. L'oro è sottoposto a un bagno di palladio per renderlo più brillante

Inaugurated in Milan a Salotto de Grisogono within Pisa Orologeria ♦ ︎

To go from Milan to Rue du Rhône, to Geneva, it takes three hours and 45 minutes by car. Too much for those who want to buy a jewel signed de Grisogono. Now, however, those who live or pass by the Lombard city, which has experienced a tourist boom in recent years, can go to Via Verri, where a lounge dedicated to the famous Swiss Maison has been inaugurated in Pisa Orologeria.

“The opening in Milan in collaboration with Pisa Orologeria represents, for de Grisogono, the strategic opportunity to treat international customers in a privileged context and at the same time to develop the local public”, comments Fawaz Gruosi, founder and creative director of de Grisogono. “Milan is an ideal showcase for us that will allow us to express our values of bold creativity, glamor, unique and unmistakable style. We will welcome customers in our living room with the intention of presenting an exclusive offer in terms of jewelry, fine jewelry and watchmaking, with impeccable service “.

Salotto de Grisogono, all'interno di Pisa Orologeria — Salotto de Grisogono, all’interno di Pisa Orologeria

“It is a brand of great prestige and exclusivity that will bring great value to our proposal. The space reserved for de Grisogono will welcome the clientele with its peculiar elegance “adds Chiara Pisa, managing director of Pisa Orologeria.
The Salotto de Grisogono is spread over an area of about 30 square meters on the second floor of the flagship store of Pisa Orologeria. It is, therefore, a boutique in the boutique. In the space are represented the major collections of de Grisogono, as Allegra, Ventaglio and Vortex, but also unique pieces of fine jewelry and watchmaking.

Bracciale della collezione Allegra Toi & Moi di de Grisogono

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

GemGenève, here are the dates of the second edition

Published on August 21, 2018

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Registration is already open for the second edition of GemGenève: it will be held from 9 to 12 May 2019, they are now 140 firms ♦ ︎

The Swiss, according to a widespread opinion, are punctual. It is not right: they arrive well in advance, especially if it is jewelry. Here, then, is the new date set for the second edition of GemGenève: 9 – 12 May 2019. Ever at the Geneva Palexpo. After the success of the debut, at the end of May 2018, the organizers decided to replicate the experience, also at the request of the exhibitors who took part in the first edition. And, even if the dimensions of this jewelry fair are hardly comparable with those of nearby Basel, GemGèneve is in fact added to the ranks of the disgruntled “secessionists” of the management of Baselworld. To promote the event, in fact, are jewelers and merchants of Geneva, with over 70 years of experience: Thomas Faerber, owner of the fourth generation of the Faerber Collection, and Ronny Totah, co-owner of Horovitz and Totah. Both ex-exhibitors at the great Basel fair, but dissatisfied with the costs and management of the fair.
GemGenève, on the other hand, as well as a more accessible price for the participating jewelers, also offers a different, simpler atmosphere. His goal is to complete other fairs the EPHJ (high-precision watch fair) and the SIHH (fine watchmaking hall), which are always held in the Swiss city. GemGèneve, on the other hand, focuses on a mix of ancient, 20th-century and contemporary jewels and precious stones. The first edition was attended by some big Maison, like Gorgoglione, and small avant-garde boutiques, such as Nadia Morghentaler or Fabio Salini, as well as a small army of stone dealers. The announcement of the date of the second edition indicates that there are already those who have booked a place among the booths: currently there are 140 companies registered. The second edition starts with a bang.

Gioielli d'epoca a GemGenève — Gioielli d’epoca a GemGenève

The jewels of the Borbone-Parma dynasty

Published on June 19, 2018

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Pendente con diamanti e perla naturale di eccezionali dimensioni (26 x 18 millimetri) appartenuto alla regina Maria Antonietta

The jewels of the Bourbon-Parma dynasty and Marie Antoinette Queen of France at auction with Sotheby’s ♦ ︎

From the court of Versailles (and subsequent guillotine) to Sotheby’s auction: it is the long journey of the jewels that belonged to Marie Antoinette (necklaces and earrings), the Queen of France executed by Robespierre and partners with her husband, King Louis XVI, during the French Revolution. The jewels will be auctioned on 12 November in Geneva at Sotheby’s, in a sale called Royal Jewels from the Bourbon-Parma Family. A dynasty which, as they explain to Sotheby’s, has been central to the history of Europe thanks to the interweaving of family ties, from France to Austria, from Spain to Italy.
In total, a hundred batches will be put up for sale, “all coming from the same family, the Borbone-Parma,” Daniela Mascetti, vice president for Sotheby’s High Jewelery in Europe, explained in a preview. “It is one of the most important collections of jewels ever appeared on the market”. It is good to meditate on the words of Daniela Mascetti. First, because it is a world authority on the subject. Secondly, because authority combines authority. Third, because Daniela Mascetti is able to temper the passion with the necessary scrupulosity, especially in cases like these, in which to establish estimates and values is very difficult. “How important is the origin of a jewel compared to its invoice? Difficult to establish it. But it weighs a lot, “explains Sotheby’s expert at gioiellis.com. “Just think of a case like that of the jewels that belonged to Wallis Simpson in the eighties. An estimate of around 5 million at auction has reached 30 million”.
In short, the Sotheby’s auction of 12 November promises sparks. Also because the jewels of noble origin are many and for some Sotheby’s is still at work. In fact, before presenting them at auction, the intricate family path of jewels is the object, as in the detective films, of a detective work by the team of Daniela Mascetti. We are sure, therefore, that the pendant of diamonds with a natural pearl of exceptional dimensions (26 mm x 18 mm), estimated at a starting price of 1-2 million dollars, is placed on the décolleté of Marie Antoinette, as well as the necklace of 119 natural pearls. And that the pair of earrings estimated at 30,000-50,000 dollars was first transported to Belgium along with other jewels to steal from the revolutionaries, then passed to the cousin of Marie Antoinette, the emperor of Austria, who then handed them over to the sister of Queen of France, Maria Teresa, imprisoned and released three years after the Republican government.
Maria Teresa, called Madame Royale, then left part of her jewelry to her niece Luisa di Francia, Duchess of Parma, up to Roberto I, the last duke of Parma. For example, it was intended for Luisa di Francia (1819-1864), nephew of Charles X, king of France, and mother of Robert I, an extraordinary set consisting of 95 diamonds, five of which belonged to Marie Antoinette. Also in the same collection are pieces such as the pin in the shape of a bow in diamonds and Burmese ruby of 6.89 carats and a ring with fancy orange-pink diamond (unusual for the time) given by his father to the Archduchess Maria Anna d ‘ Austria on the occasion of the birth of the child. The sale will also include a diamond tiara offered by Emperor Franz Joseph (1830-1916) to his niece, Archduchess Maria Anna of Austria (1882-1940) for her marriage in 1902 with Elia di Borbone, Duke of Parma ( 1880-1959), a brooch in yellow gold received by the princess Maria Pia di Borbone-Due Sicilie on the occasion of the marriage of Roberto I, and a pair of earrings “en girandole” in diamonds belonging to the duke of Parma. Difficult to remember an auction with more blue blood.

Spilla a fiocco in diamanti e rubino birmano da 6,89 carati, appartenuta a Maria Anna d'Austria — Spilla a fiocco in diamanti e rubino birmano da 6,89 carati, appartenuta a Maria Anna d’Austria

Tiara di diamanti donata dall'imperatore Francesco Giuseppe a sua nipote, arciduchessa Maria Anna d'Austria — Tiara di diamanti donata dall’imperatore Francesco Giuseppe a sua nipote, arciduchessa Maria Anna d’Austria in occasione del matrimonio

Spilla con pendente in oro giallo e diamanti ricevuta dalla principessa Maria Pia Borbone-Due Sicilie in occasione del suo matrimonio con Roberto I

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

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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 ♦ ︎

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

An Art Deco emerald necklace sold for $ 3.6 million was the star of the Sotheby’s auction in Geneva ♦ ︎

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 11 independent jewelers who will participate in the Designer Vivarium, at GemGenève ♦ ︎

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 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.

After 18 years also de Grisogono leaves Baselworld: a bad blow for the watch and jewelery fair ♦ ︎

Now, however, de Grisogono has decided to redirect energy and investments, in particular of its wholesale network in a more autonomous manner.

Inaugurated in Milan a Salotto de Grisogono within Pisa Orologeria ♦ ︎

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.

Registration is already open for the second edition of GemGenève: it will be held from 9 to 12 May 2019, they are now 140 firms ♦ ︎

The jewels of the Bourbon-Parma dynasty and Marie Antoinette Queen of France at auction with Sotheby’s ♦ ︎

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