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The empire of Nadia Morgenthaler

Published on May 28, 2018

Nadia Morgenthaler, anello con spinello, diamanti, perle naturali

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

Orecchini con tormaline , diamanti, perle

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

Pendente con cristallo di rocca, perle naturali, diamanti

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

A cascade of diamonds at Christie’s

Published on May 18, 2018

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

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

Anello con diamante da 50,47 carati di Harry Winston

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

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

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

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

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

Collana di Cartier con diamanti e smeraldi di fine Ottocento

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

Not just Farnese Blu at Sotheby’s auction

Published on May 16, 2018

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The Farnese Blue, a historical diamond of 6.16 carats, is sold in Geneva. But it has been overtaken by … ♦ ︎
In May, Geneva was the capital of jewels. First GemGenève, then the big auctions. That of Magnificent Jewels by Sotheby’s of May 15 had, moreover, the charm of History, since it was for sale the Farnese Blue, an important 6.16-carat diamond that was donated to Elisabetta Farnese, Queen of Spain, in 1715, before to be handed down through four of Europe’s most important royal families. The estimate for this diamond was 3.6-5.2 million dollars. But it was sold for 6.7 million dollars: a price that probably is influenced the fascinating history of stone.

But even more, it has totaled a brilliant-cut diamond of a remarkable weight of 51.7 carats: it has been auctioned for 9.2 million, more than the estimated maximum price. A 50-carat oval diamond ring found a buyer willing to spend $ 8.1 million. Also the lot 362, with pair of clip-on dangle earrings with fancy light blue and fancy light pink diamonds impressed: the maximum estimate was 3.8 million, while it was sold for 4.4 million. In all the auction has seen jewelry and stones sold for 85.5 million: certainly an excellent result. A ring with a superb fancy vivid purplish pink diamond (lot 374) was awarded for 2.4 million. And a Kashmir sapphire ring of over 14 carats surpassed expectations at 1.8 million. Among the flop pieces of the day is instead a diamond pendant with a large emerald of Harry Winston (lot 353) estimated up to 3.2 million: he did not convince. Federico Graglia

Anello con un fancy vivid purplish pink diamond

Orecchini con diamanti fancy light blue e fancy light pink

Pendente con raro zaffiro rosa e diamanti. Venduta per 2,2 milioni

Anello con zaffiro taglio cuscino di 14 carati e diamanti

GemGenève, the first one is good

Published on May 15, 2018

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The first edition of GemGenève was successful. And there are already those who would book for the fair of jewelry and gems next year ♦ ︎
GemGenève has convinced. The initiative of two jewelers and jewelers of Geneva, Ronny Totah (Horovitz & Totah) and Thomas Faerber (Faerber Collection), was successful. Let’s face it: not many, a couple of months ago, were ready to believe it. GemGenève was born as an alternative to Baselworld, although with characteristics and, above all, different dimensions. At Baselworld, a strong and convinced trade fair of its leadership moves straight on its line, with the precision of a Swiss watch that, even though now in a small size, has nevertheless attracted the participation of 1300 exhibitors. GemGenève, on the other hand, resembles a boutique for refined customers, where a hundred brands have been found, with a lot of precious stone dealers: the distance is sidereal.
But will it always be like this? For a start, GemGenève is thinking for a second ediction next year. And, unofficially, it transpires that applications for membership of the second GemGenève are double that of 2018. The boutique could expand.
“Yet the price of the individual exhibition spaces is not very different from that of Basel,” explains a long-standing exhibitor, who also takes part in the fairs in Vicenza, Las Vegas and Hong Kong. “But GemGenève is generally less expensive from a logistical point of view. Furthermore, the organization is certainly more friendly ».
The Geneva fair, in short, seems to have satisfied the participants, although there are those who stress that in the face of much interest, even by the buyers, of real business, signed, not many have been seen. But it is also understandable: despite the prominent names present GemGenève must still contend with the leadership of the other Swiss city and the looming (on the calendar) appointment in Las Vegas, which is also the capital of gambling. But for now the bet was won by Geneva.

Acquamarina da 130 carati e morganite di Nomads

GemGenève, vetrina di Dover Jewelry & Diamonds

Collectible Jewels in GemGenève

Published on May 9, 2018

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Nadia Morgenthaler, anello com spinello, perla e diamanti

In Geneva, a new appointment with collectible jewelery and selected gems: GemGenève ♦ ︎
So far, the highlights of high-end jewelry have been few: Baselworld, first of all, a unique story, now resized. Then, in different ways and situations, VicenzaOro, Jck and Couture in Las Vegas, to which was added the Hong Kong Fair and, finally, Dubai. Beyond these events there was also the Sihh, Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Genève, centered however above all on the market of high-end timepieces. Now the world of jewelery and gem fairs has one more rival: GemGenève. The event is promoted by jewelers and merchants from 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. The initiative also marks a marked split-up from Baselworld, considered unattractive for antique or collectible jewelery.

The appointment
The city that is the capital of watchmaking is also home to refined merchants of gems and vintage jewelry. Switzerland itself seems to symbolize this mix of discretion and luxury, of elegance, but also of business. GemGenève is considered by the organizers a new kind of fair, “a new approach aimed at revealing the true spirit of the jewelry world, showing off its experience and excellence”. GemGenève will be an intimate, elegant, contemporary and user-friendly show with a hundred high-level exhibitors. The fair will be held from 10 to 13 May at the Geneva Palaexpo. An opportunity for those who love precious stones, diamonds and pearls, antique jewelry, but also contemporary design jewels.
Beware of the date: it is no coincidence that the days coincide with the main auctions of jewelry and watches in Geneva, which attract the best buyers in the world, those of the Magnificent Jewels of Christie’s and Sotheby’s. And, not by chance, Christie’s has looked kindly at the initiative, with a non-secondary participation and a stand. Some names among the hundred participants: Nadia Morgenthaler, Fabio Salini, Kothari, David & Sohn, Gorgoglione. Monica Battistoni

Croce con diamanti e zaffiri di Gorgoglione

Collana in oro e diamanti firmata René Boivin

Pendente con perla e diamanti di Gorgoglione

Anello con grande diamante fancy intense yellow

Sotheby’s sells the noble Blue Farnese

Published on May 3, 2018

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Blue Farnese is the most anticipated diamond at Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels auction in Geneva ♦ ︎
Roses bloom in May. But diamonds also flourish. Those super, with dizzying prices and that become front-page titles. Like those Sotheby’s prepares to present at his Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels auction in Geneva. In the catalog, which resembles an irresistible menu for the sweet tooth, there are also three diamonds cut at a distance of 300 years. All three diamonds are extremely rare and of extraordinary beauty. The first is called Blu Farnese. It is an important 6.16-carat blue diamond that was donated to Elisabetta Farnese, Queen of Spain, in 1715, before being handed down through four of Europe’s most important royal families. The estimate for this diamond is 3.6-5.2 million dollars.
The history of the Blue Farnese. The diamond comes from the Indian mines of Golconda, sold out for decades. Elisabetta, a descendant of Pope Paolo Terzo Farnese, received it in Parma in 1714 for her marriage to Philip V of Spain, nephew of the Sun King. Elisabetta then gave the blue diamond to her favorite son Filippo, duke of Parma and founder of the dynasty Bourbon-Parma. The duke, in turn, gave it to his son Ferdinando. From one duchy to another, it ended up in the hands of Carlo, Duke of Lucca, who wore it mounted on a brooch. Later, it was worn by Roberto, the last duke of Parma, exiled in Austria after the unification of Italy. The last owners were Elia, son of Roberto, who died in 1959, and his wife, Maria Anna of Austria.
Not just diamonds. Together with the Blue Farnese in Geneva, two majestic white diamonds will be offered at auction, each weighing over 50 carats and with a total estimate of over 15 million dollars. The white diamonds are both perfect according to all the criteria with which the diamonds are measured and each is the second largest for its form ever had at auction. But the May 15th auction at the Mandarin Oriental in Geneva includes other diamonds, colored whites, even precious stones and emblematic pieces signed by the most famous jewelry houses in the world (on this page you can see some of the most interesting pieces).
«After 10 very successful years of Noble Jewels sales in Geneva, we are delighted to offer such an important historical diamond, The Farnese Blue, this spring. In the Magnificent Jewels section of the sale, two exceptional perfect white diamonds, each weighing over 50 carats, take their places alongside an impressive selection of coloured diamonds. With superb Kashmir sapphires leading the way for coloured gemstones, and a wonderful array of signed pieces led by Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, this will be a fitting celebration of the season!», is the comment of David Bennett, Worldwide Chairman of the department of Sotheby’s Jewelery. Federico Graglia

The Farnese Blue. Historic and highly important fancy dark grey-blue diamond weighing 16.16 carats

From the collection of the Marchioness of Londonderry, Mount Stewart. Impressive emerald and diamond bracelet, 1930s

Cartier, fine gem set, onyx and diamond necklace, 1930s and later

Van Cleef & Arpels, gem set and diamond demi-parure, Zipe, 1950s

Cartier, very light pink diamond, gem set and diamond ring, “Parrot”

Pair of fancy intense yellow diamond pendent earrings

Magnificent diamond ring. The oval diamond weighing 50.39 carats

Exceptional diamond ring. The round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 51.71 carats

Superb fancy vivid purplish pink diamond ring

From a princely family. Impressive diamond tiara, circa 1830

Van Cleef & Arpels, wonders in the garden

Published on February 3, 2018

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Clip di Primerose Watch, in oro giallo e bianco, con diamanti

New flowers in the precious garden of Van Cleef & Arpels: high-jewelry bracelets or haute-horlogerie? ♦ ︎
The pleasure of wearing a watch and never looking at what time it is. For strength: what really matters is the setting. That is, the high-jewelry, refined and imaginative, like those presented at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva by Van Cleef & Arpels. The Parisian Maison has created pieces of enormous value, and not only from the venal point of view, that is the price (on request), of the bracelets with included timepiece. Like the series under the name of Le Jardin Van Cleef & Arpels, whose subject is nature and the floral world. Marguerite Secret Watch, for example, is a bracelet-watch with the look of the daisy that since 1920 is among the icons of the Maison. The dial of the hours is thus hidden under a bubble of yellow sapphires. Below, reveals a diamond dial that echoes the shimmering petals. In the tradition of the transformable creations of Van Cleef & Arpels, the watch becomes a clip in the center of a yellow gold leaf, carved according to traditional goldsmithing techniques.
Another example is Secret Primerose Watch. It represents a primrose, a flower that is a new entry in the garden of the French Maison. It is made with a pavé of white diamonds and pink sapphires of different shades. Each stone, chosen for its purity and brilliance, is carefully positioned on the petals that reproduce the convex volume of an authentic flower. The secret dial is revealed through an intelligent mechanism, which opens with a pressure on one of the petals. Also in this case the watch can be worn as a clip, mounted on a yellow and white gold frame, dotted with diamonds. Soon we will also publish images of the other flowers on gioiellis.com. Rudy Serra

Primerose, oro rosa e giallo, diamanti, zaffiri rosa, movimento al quarzo

Primerose chiuso, oro rosa e giallo, diamanti, zaffiri rosa, movimento al quarzo

Clip Marguerite, inoro giallo e bianco, diamanti

Oro bianco e giallo, diamanti, zaffiri gialli, movimento al quarzo. Clip in oro giallo e bianco con diamanti

Marguerite, aperto. Oro bianco e giallo, diamanti, zaffiri gialli, movimento al quarzo. Clip in oro giallo e bianco con diamanti

The hour is Allegra con de Grisogono

Published on January 26, 2018

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Allegra, the jewel-watch signed by de Grisogono 25 years after the debut of the Maison ♦ ︎
His name is Allegra. But, in reality, it is easier than it is an adjective, cheerful (means allegra in italian language), written with the small letter. And that the adjective refers to the lucky woman who will receive as gift (or can afford to buy) the de Grisogono watch-jewel. The piece is part of the “so de Grisogono” collection, the first jewel of the Maison de Genève, 25 years ago, and for this reason it holds a special place in the history of the brand.
The Allegra 25 jewel-watch is composed of a gold ribbon, delicately intertwined rings that create an elegant, fluid and continuous movement that lets light pass through the material. The 29 gold rings, polished or set with diamonds, surround the dial. The dial is in mother-of-pearl or with pavé diamonds. The jewel watch has a dimension of 41.7 mm, with 4.80 carats of stones in a dance of «serti neige» (diamonds are placed next to each other playing on their different diameters from 0.5 to 1.6 mm) and «serti clos» (a closed set). The strap is of galuchat, a classic of the Maison.
The Allegra 25 is available in five sets. Another will be presented at Baselworld (22-27 March 2018). Cosimo Muzzano

L'orologio-gioiello Allegra di de Grisogono — L’orologio-gioiello Allegra di de Grisogono

Suzanne Syz, gift as earrings shape

Published on December 2, 2017

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Suzanne Syz, orecchini in alluminio e diamanti

The earrings that look like flakes for Suzanne Syz’s gift packs ♦ ︎
Who is really creative is also witty. In short, it’s someone occasionally deals with life lightly. Let’s say, in the jewelery world most companies are terribly serious. If this also means a lack of creativity, decide it for you. Who, for sure, is good, creative and even witty is Suzanne Syz, a Geneva-based designer who has enthusiasts around the world. In view of Christmas, Suzanne Syz instead of proposing rings in the form of snow shaped crystals or yellow stars, has decided to turn their customers into gift packs. The Wrap It Up earrings have the shape of those flakes that add to the gift packs along with the golden paper and the ribbons that complete the pack. The eight pairs of earrings are limited in size and made in aluminum with different colors. Each pair of earrings also has 90 white diamonds for a total of 0.83 carats. Alessia Mongrando

Orecchini a forma di punti esclamativi e interrogativi in alluminio e diamanti

Anello con diamante ovale Type II taglio ovale

The Art of de Grisogono sold for 33.7 million

Published on November 15, 2017

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Creation I, alta gioielleria de Grisogono

The Grisogono necklace with a 163-carat diamond sold for $ 33.7 million from Christie’s ♦ ︎
Grisogono’s diamond necklace signs a record from Christie’s. The jewel, with a big 163-carat diamond, the largest of its kind sold at auction, was sold for 33.7 million dollars at Christie’s auction in Geneva. The diamond, perfect, colorless, was obtained from a rough stone of 404 carats found in Angola. The diamond is mounted in white gold with other diamonds and emeralds. The necklace was designed by Grisogono, designed personally by the founder and artistic director, Fawaz Gruosi, based in Geneva, and it needed for over 1,700 hours of work to complete it. The necklace has been called The Art of de Grisogono, the identity of the buyer has not been revealed.
Yet a comment by the Bloomberg agency has shown less enthusiasm, although the 33.7 million price seems stratospheric: “I am disappointed that the Art of De Grisogono didn’t sell for a more dazzling price,” said Tobias Kormind, head of 77Diamonds.com, a London-based online jeweler, in a statement. The stone is 40 percent bigger than a diamond Sotheby’s sold in 2013 for about $31 million, he said. “This is a worrying sign for the top end of the diamond market.” Federico Graglia

The twentieth century at auction

Published on November 9, 2017

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Collana con diamanti, smeraldo e onice di Jean Fouquet

Art Nouveau and Art Deco Jewelry by the best designers at Geneva auction with Christie’s ♦︎
There are many vintage jewelry enthusiasts who are waiting for the grand auction opportunity to see closely pieces that have been closed in drawers and safes for decades. One of these occasions is November 13 in Geneva. Among the Magnificent Jewels from a European collection, there are on sale special Art Noveau and Art Deco pieces of particular beauty. Fine stuff, to collectors, for lovers of jewelery art. But they are also very precious pieces: the overall estimate of this collection exceeds 3 million euros.
The jewels are the result of a collection that has been completed in 30 years by a couple (especially her) who is passionate about this kind of piece, especially of the first half of the twentieth century. The names of the artists and jewelers in the collection are those found in the goldsmith’s history books: René Lalique (50 lots, a record), Henri Vever or Leopold Gautrait, or Georges Fouquet, Raymond Templier, Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels: in all, 110 jewels. Among them is the collection of jewels signed by Lalique, a designer who has created his best and most important pieces of Art Nouveau and has become a myth that continues today. Federico Graglia

Spilla con corallo, diamanti e smalto di Janesich, 1930 — Anello art nouveau con acquamarina, granati e smalto di Georges Fouquet

Pendente art nouveau di rené Lalique, con smalto e diamanti — Pendente art nouveau di René Lalique, con smalto e diamanti

Spilla art nouveau di René Lalique, con smalto e opale

Orecchini di René Lalique, con smalto e perle

Spilla di René Lalique, con smalto e crisoprasio

Anello art déco con zaffiro di Raymond Templier

A yellow for Sotheby’s

Published on October 30, 2017

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The Donnersmarck Diamonds, Fancy Intense Yellow di 82,47 e 102,54 carati

Precious Diamonds and Noble Jewelry at Sotheby’s Auction in Geneva ♦ ︎
In addition to the largest Fancy Intense Pink diamond of 37.30 carats (see also: Raj Pink, king of diamonds) Sotheby’s on November 15 at Geneva sells Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels of great interest. And also with a great initial estimate, which provides an equally magnificent auction result. Among the colored diamonds, for example, there is a Fancy Vivid Blue of 7.41 carats, mounted as a ring from Moussaieff. The ring estimate is between 12 and 15 million euros. For the tenth anniversary of the sale of jewels from noble families, there are also The Donnersmarck Diamonds, two beautiful Fancy Intense Yellow diamonds weighing 82.47 and 102.54 carats, previously in the Prince von Donnersmarck family collection. Estimate between 7.5 and 11.5 million dollars. Among other pieces at auction there are also jewels like those from the collection of Princess Mathilde of Württemberg and the emerald and diamond necklace from the collection of Berry’s Duchess. Federico Graglia

Collana con diamanti bianchi e fancy yellow. Stima 3,4-5,4 milioni di euro

Collana con diamanti e smeraldi di Cartier, circa 1930

Collana con smeraldi e orecchini della prima metà del XIX secolo

Anello con diamante rosa di Harry Winston. Stima di 6,8-12 milioni di euro

Anello con diamante. Stima 1-1,5 milioni di euro

Anello con diamante Fancy Vivid Blue di 7,41 carati, montato da Moussaieff

The diamond of Cardinal Mazarino

Published on October 23, 2017

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The diamond of Cardinal Mazarino, from the four Musketeers to Christie’s auction ♦
Cardinal Mazarino, in addition to being a character used by Alexandre Dumas in his novels with the four Musketeers, was really a great statista. Giulio Raimondo Mazzarino, born in Pescina (Abruzzo, Italy) in 1602, also known as the Franch name of Jules Raymond Mazarin, was a kind of Prime Minister of Louis XIV and, at the death of the king, became in practice the regent of France. He left as inheritance to the mortals not only an intense and important political life, but also a diamond. And now this diamond is auctioned out by Christie’s on November 14 in Geneva. The stone is called Grand Mazarin and was part of the jewelery of the Crown of France.
The name sparks the fantasy, but in any case the stone is of value: it is a fancy pink diamond of 19.07 carats. It was extracted in the now depleted mines of Golconda, India, and was part of the crown treasure. Hand by hand, in 1810 the diamond was worn by Empress Maria Luisa, mounted on a tiara on commission by Napoleon I at jeweler François Regnault Nitot. Napoleon III then handed it over to Empress Eugenia. The Grand Mazarin was auctioned in 1887 and bought by the great jeweler Frédéric Boucheron. In 1962 he came back to the fore, until he was bought by a private person in Europe. The same one that now sells the diamond from Christie’s. The estimate varies between 6 and 9 million dollars. Federico Graglia

Il Grand Mazarin (in basso) in un catalogo d'epoca — Il Grand Mazarin (in basso) in un catalogo d’epoca

Il Grand Mazarin, diamante rosa da 19,07 carati

Philippe de Champaigne, il cardinale Mazarino

Raj Pink, king of diamonds

Published on October 12, 2017

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A super pink 37.30-carat diamond on auction at Sotheby’s in Geneva ♦ ︎
It’s back the big diamond season, with big expectations and (probably) big prices. In Geneva Sotheby’s will presents The Raj Pink, the largest Fancy Intense Pink diamond with a weight of 37.30 carats. This superlative and exceptionally rare diamond will be at the center of the auction dedicated to Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels on November 15th. “The discovery of a pink diamond is exceptional, but the remarkable size and intensity of the color of Raj Pink put it in the rare company of the most important pink diamonds known,” commented David Bennett, world president of Sotheby’s International Jewelery Division. The raw diamond that produced The Raj Pink was studied for more than a year after its discovery in 2015. It was then entrusted to a cutting master that highlighted its features. The result is a diamond with a special cushion cut. The name, Raj Pink, was given by the current owner of the diamond, who wants to remain anonymous. Raj is a word that in Sanskrit, the ancient language of India, means king.
The Gemological Institute of America (Gia) has certified the diamond. The description is full of superlative adjectives: “stunning stone”, with shades like “an intense pink and bright, very bright.” According to Gia, “for a diamond to show a pink and natural pink like the one observed in The Pink Raj is rare, especially if it has such a heavy weight.”
The discovery of a quality pink diamond of every dimension is an extremely rare event. Of all diamonds presented to Gia every year, less than 0.02% are pink. “Only on rare occasions diamonds with vibrant and shimmering colors like Raj Pink emerge from the ground … only the most privileged and experienced in the industry know about their existence. With an unmodified Fancy Intense Pink nuance, substantial dimensions and desirable clarity, Raj Pink is definitely one of those jewels that only a few would have the honor to experience,” concluded the Gemological Institute. Federico Graglia

The Raj Pink, il più grande diamante Fancy Intense Pink, con un peso di 37,30 carati

In asta da Sotheby's anche questo anello di diamanti Superb Fancy Vivid Blue, Moussaieff, con peso di 7.41 carati, Interno Flawless — In asta da Sotheby’s anche questo anello di diamanti Superb Fancy Vivid Blue, Moussaieff, con peso di 7.41 carati, Interno Flawless

In asta anche questa collana e spilla di diamanti e rubini, circa 1935

At Christie’s a de Grisogono masterpiece

Published on September 30, 2017

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An exceptional necklace with one of the greatest diamonds in the world: Christie’s sells de Grisogono’s masterpiece ♦ ︎
An international stage for an exceptional jewel. The appointment by Christie’s on November 14, in Geneva, is particularly interesting for high-end jewelers. And also for those who will be able to buys a piece that will make history: The Art of de Grisogono, Creation I, named after a unique necklace, which fits a 163.41 carat, D flawless and type diamond IIA.
A stone record
The extraordinary stone used and the composition of the jewel is a record. Not surprisingly, he was the founder and creative director of de Grisogono, Fawaz Gruosi, to drive all the work from the original rough diamond cutting of 404.20-carat “monster” to the completion of the necklace. The perfect white diamond is not only the largest in its category ever auctioned and the most precious stone that Maison has ever worked on, but is also representative of de Grisogono’s revolution, now close to the 25th birthday.
The story starts from Lulo
The big diamond has a date of birth: it was extracted on February 4, 2016, in the Lulo mine in East Angola. It was named 4 de Fevereiro, which is also the day Angola has begun the long way towards independence from Portugal. The diamond is the 27th in the ranking of the largest ever extracts, and the first one for size never found in Angola. To buy it was de Grisogono, thanks to the collaboration with the Nemesis International diamond trading company. The American Gemmological Institute in New York declared the rough stone a type IIA diamond and color D, that is to the top. From the rough diamond the cut stone of 163.41 carats, D color, was obtained, with the characteristic of Flawless purity. This is also a record.

The working phase
The diamond has remained 11 months to be analyzed and mapped to clamp, laser cut and finally polishing. The almost rectangular shape of the diamond led the cutter to opt for an emerald cut, performed on June 29, 2016 using the jewelery tradition instruments. The first cut was hand-made in New York in the presence of Fawaz Gruosi and his team, probably with some anxiety.
In December 2016, the 163.41-carat diamond left New York to reach de Grisogono’s headquarters in Geneva. On the table there are 50 design proposals. After two months to win is the design of an asymmetrical necklace with 163.41 carat diamonds in the center, emphasized by rectangular cut diamonds and emeralds. “I chose the emerald because I adore the green color and I love joining it with other stones. Green gives a fascinating contrast and enhances both colors. And then, good Italian, I’m superstitious. Green is a lucky color: you will often see it in my collections, “commented Fawaz Gruosi.
The transformation into jewelery
It took six months for the necklace, with a team of 14 craftsmen, including eight jewelers, five decorators and an engraver. All in all, 1700 hours in the ateliers of de Grisogono High Jewelry to manually work each stone of the necklace.
And here’s the necklace: a round neck with soft curves is characterized by two forms filled with gems that touch the neck. On the one hand, the 18 emerald diamond scales (ranging from 0.48 to 8.10 carats for a total of 48.64 carats) blend with bright green emeralds on the other side of the necklace. Each of the diamond bases is connected to the next on the bottom, imperceptibly, giving a great flexibility to the chain. The gold bases of each diamond are decorated with 862 diamonds brilliant cut, for a total weight of 6.52 carats, further enhanced by small emeralds embedded on the surface of each gold part. A total of 5949 emeralds have been embellished on the necklace, brilliantly cut from the weight of 38.84 carats.
On the other side of the necklace there is a white gold spiral embedded in emeralds and emerald cut diamonds tapering to the glacial charm of the diamond of 163.41 carats. In addition, 66 drops of emerald pear cut (from 120.42 carats weight) caress the skin and take on vibrating vibration read at every movement. To enhance the contrast between diamond white and emerald green, every visible gold component was plated in black rhodium, creating a chiaroscuro effect.

The base containing the 163.41 carat diamond is adorned with 399 diamonds brilliant cut, while the labels disappear under four baguette cut diamonds for a bright shiny effect. On the back of the base is engraved: 163.4 D Flawless. As if it were not enough, under the clip is concealed a 0.54-carat emerald, and the back of the necklace features refined finishes with the characteristic motif of the Maison.
The Future of Creation I
The diamond can be detached thanks to a complex mechanism developed specifically to allow easy removal of stone and ensure maximum safety. When the necklace has a legitimate owner, the Maison de Grisogono will propose to work in close contact to create other designs, for example a bracelet, a tiara or a brooch that can accommodate this unique diamond.
The Art of de Grisogono and Christie’s
With a diamond of this relief, it is a must for sale that is fairly. Having dealt with diamonds of greatest value in the world, de Grisogono and Christie’s have concluded an agreement for the sale of The Art of de Grisogono collections. Creation I will be the protagonist of the auction season in the evening sale of November 14th.
“Throughout its 251 years of activity, Christie’s had the privilege of treating the world’s most valuable and valuable diamonds. This perfect and sensational 163.41 carat diamond, suspended on an elegant emerald and diamond necklace, makes de Grisogono a Maison of rare excellence” commented Rahul Kadakia, international director of Christie’s Jewelery. Federico Graglia

4 de Fevereiro, diamante da 404,20 carati

Il diamante taglio smeraldo, da 163,41 carati, D flawless e di tipo IIA

La preparazione della collana Creation I

La lavorazione della collana di de Grisogono

Particolare degli elementi in smeraldo della collana

Suzanne Syz for three

Published on August 1, 2017

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Suzanne Syz, anello cin oro con tormalina, diamanti e smalto

Suzanne Syz’s latest jewelery, among unusual materials, pop and a stunning design ♦ ︎
Born in Zurich, who grew up in Paris, she moved to New York in the 1980s and attended Andy Warhol, Jean Michel Basquiat, Julian Schnabel, Francesco Clemente and Jeff Koons. Does anyone wonder why Suzanne Syz describes his business as Art Jewelry? It is, of course, part of his destiny, his attitude, his abilities. The jewels she shows attest this description. The last ones were shown at the Hotel Bergues in Geneva at the end of July. And, as always, they have surprised even by those who know Suzanne Syz very well.
Jewelery could be placed in three different typologies: those of unusual geometries that somehow seem to allude to endless volumes like Möbius’s Ribbon, exuberant luxury jewels, such as the enamel ring, tourmaline and diamonds, and those of Pop inspiration. This is the case, for example, of the fun straw-like earrings made of diamonds and sapphires. Also for these jewels Suzanne Syz often uses non-traditional materials such as aluminum or titanium. Next stage: Salon Art + Design NYC from 9 to 13 November. Margherita Donato

Suzanne Syz, Basket earrings, con diamanti e zaffiri

Bracciale in alluminio anodizzato e diamanti

Orecchini in titanio, platino, oro bianco, diamanti, tormalina

Anello in bronzo, zaffiri rosa e tormalina rosa

Bracciale in alluminio con granati, peridoti, tormalina e diamanti champagne

Anello con tormalina Paraiba circondata da diamanti su titanio blu

Anello in alluminio, oro e diamanti, pezzo unico

The precious melody by de Grisogono

Published on July 14, 2017

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Anello della collezione Melody of Diamonds di de Grisogono. Un brillante, due diamanti a pera, 268 diamanti su oro bianco

De Grisogono’s high jewelery in two exceptional diamond-based collections ♦ ︎
Who knows if the diamonds can playing or singing music? Who knows if music can also be seen, more as well as listened? Certainly the gift of a diamond jewelery sounds like celestial music for those who receive it. Fawaz Gruosi, founder and creative director of de Grisogno, a refined Maison of Geneva, must also be convinced: “It is the Earth’s history, power and vibrant power, it is emotion, authenticity and splendor. It’s charming, charming and legendary. It is the most precious and rarer stone. It’s a timeless mineral beauty. It’s a diamond. ” An elegia that translates into two collections: one is called the Melody of Diamonds, launched in 2012 and is now reproposed, while the other is named The World of Diamonds.
One knows, among other things, that Gruosi loves collecting exceptional stones: in September 2016 he bought a large rough diamond, baptized with the name of The Constellation, with a diameter of over six inches and a weight of 813 carats. A year earlier he flew to Dubai to buy another 404 carat stone. And years ago he bought in a black 312-carat diamond and a 45-carat ruby. No wonder then that diamonds are now at the center of collections.

High jewelery
For Grisogono, as it is in its tradition, the stones are not enough. It also takes great jewels. Sometimes with bold designs, sometimes with surprising combinations, in other cases with classic non-compliance of conventions. Or combinations of special stones with others: diamonds and emeralds, diamonds and sapphires, white diamonds and black diamonds.
Melody of Diamonds Collection
Shape of diamonds, combinations, volumes: the recipe for an exceptional jewel is here. And in the collection now back on the scene of the jeweler Geneva the acute are not lacking. For example, a ring ring that mounts two oval or emerald cut diamonds, a heart shaped heart core, sapphire, emerald or ruby profiles, the ring body is completely embedded with stones where the alternation of Cuts gives a melodious rhythm to creations, without forgetting the rhodium-plated black finish to underscore the chiaroscuro signature of the Maison. Are you ready for music to see? Alessia Mongrando

Anello moi et toi: un diamante taglio a pera, un diamante assher, più 216 diamanti

Anello moi et toi: due diamanti taglio smeraldo più altri 283 diamanti

Anello moi et toi della collezione Melody of Diamonds

Collana con pavé di diamanti e zaffiri, diamante taglio a goccia

Orecchini con due diamanti taglio smeraldo, più 743 diamanti

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

Anello in oro bianco con diamante rosa taglio smeraldo, con due smeraldi a lato

Anello formato da diamanti taglio marquise e smeraldi, più un diamante taglio a cuore

Orecchini di alta gioielleria de Grisogono, con otto smeraldi e due diamanti taglio smeraldo

Orecchini con pavé di diamanti e zaffiri, due diamanti taglio brillante, quattro diamanti taglio a pera

Melody of Diamonds, 26 diamanti taglio a pera, più 1.436 diamanti

Michele della Valle, successful in Geneva

Published on June 7, 2017

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Sassi, bracciale con smeraldi, zaffiri rosa e diamanti. Stima di 8500 franchi, vendita a 65.000

Success for Michele della Valle’s jewelry at Sotheby’s auction in Geneva ♦
They say art is a luxury that is not recognized to much. But selling of Sotheby’s Fine Jewels, which was held in Geneva, testifies that those who have artistic talent will receive the merited consensus. This is particularly the case with one of the best international designers, the Italian Michele della Valle. Sotheby’s had collected 82 jewels of exceptional virtuosity, which for Valle is the standard quality. And the result was right to the auction house: 98% of jewelery was sold, for a total of $ 1.3 million, ie almost three times the base estimate of the lots. A result of great importance and well deserved. It is a sign that you do not need to bet just on big collectors of diamonds like coconuts and with imaginative names to attract those who appreciate the art of jewelery.
In total, the Fine Jewels auction totaled $ 5.3 million, with 86.5% of the sold lots. Well sold also jewels by great Maison, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Bulgari. Federico Graglia

Anello con zaffiro rosa e topazio blu. È passato da una stima di 2200-3300 franchi a un prezzo d'asta di 11.250 franchi — Anello con zaffiro rosa e topazio blu. È passato da una stima di 2200-3300 franchi a un prezzo d’asta di 11.250 franchi

Orecchini con turchesi e diamanti di Michele della Valle. Da una stima di Stimare 3.500 a un venduto di 9.375 franchi

Bracciali con smeraldi, diamanti e zaffiri di Michele della Valle. Da una sima di 10.500 a un venduto di 40.000 franchi

Sautoir di quarzo rosa, zaffiri rosa, pietra di luna, smalto e diamanti di Michele della Valle. Da una stima base di 5.500 franchi a un venduto di 17.500

Spilla cavallo marino con diamanti e topazi. Da 3.500 franchi a una vendita a 21.250

Collana Jasmine, con tsavoriti, zaffiri rosa e diamanti di Michele della Valle. Da 20.500 franchi a una vendita di 42.500 — Collana Jasmine, con tsavoriti, zaffiri rosa e diamanti di Michele della Valle. Da 20.500 franchi a una vendita a 42.500

Orecchini con rubini e diamanti di Bulgari. Da 10.500 franchi a un prezzo di 42.500

Anello con rubini e diamanti di Van Cleef & Arpels. Stima di 4.000 franchi, venduto a 25.000

Michele della Valle per 82 at Sotheby’s

Published on May 25, 2017

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In Geneva a Sotheby’s auction with 82 pieces signed by Michele della Valle ♦
It’s called Fine Jewels Auction. But the name does not do justice to the auction organized on the first day of June, in Geneva, by Sotheby’s. It should be called, in fact, Homage to Michele della Valle. In addition to the jewels for sale, even of great value, in fact, there is a real treasure: 82 pieces signed by Michele della Valle. If you do not know him, you’ve done a shame to repair: it’s one of the most imaginative, skillful, sophisticated, refined, eclectic, jewelery designers. He, among other things, also lives in Geneva.
For Michele della Valle they speak of his unique pieces, like the extraordinary flower-shaped jewels, the ironic brecelet that form a phrase, broochs with the shape of a spider: the imagination of the Italian designer is inexhaustible, as selective. Reserved (does not attend fairs and is refractory to public occasions), personally chooses gems, does not stop in the face of any technical difficulty. In short, it is one of the great characters of jewelery. And an auction with 82 pieces signed by della Valle is undoubtedly a rare occasion, because its jewelry is not in the shops: they are the collectors who buy them exclusively on such few occasions. Federico Graglia
Read also: Michele della Valle’s dream book

Collana con smeraldi e tsavoriti a forma di edera

Collana con diamanti e gemme come ametista, tormalina, peridoto

Spilla con diamanti e rubini a forma di testa di cervo

Spilla freccia e cuore con diamanti e rubini

Anello con zaffiro azzurro, rubini e diamanti

Bracciale Sassi, con zaffiri rosa, smeraldi e diamanti

Spilla a forma di ragno con zaffiri viola

Christie’s has a heart of 12.9 million

Published on May 18, 2017

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Diamante con taglio a cuore di 92 carati

A heart-shaped diamond weighing 92-carat and sold to 12.9 million dollars: it was the top lot at Christie’s auction in Geneva ♦
Among jewels, but also wines and watches, Christie’s in Geneva has totaled 113.7 million dollars. It is useless to make comparisons, since the end result of an auction is also conditioned by individual pieces that can raise or lower the pitch. As for jewelery and precious stones, it was waiting for the heart-shaped diamond: it was sold for $ 15 million, at a price per carat of $ 163,016. It’s a new record in auction, says Christie’s, for a diamond with this particular cut, surpassing the previous $ 10.9 million record set just by Christie’s in May 2011. The initial diamond estimate ranged between 14 and 20 million. The diamond, color D, weighs 92.15 carats and was set by Boehmer et Bassenge in a sautoir.
To sell it to an anonymous buyer (by phone) it took only three minutes. This too is a record, of speed. But a good result was also obtained by an oval cut Burmese ruby. Even in this case, the bid price was halfway between the minimum and maximum of the estimate: $ 12.9 million (the starting point was between 10 and 15 million). Another price tag for auction carat was achieved by a blue diamond, cushion cut, fancy intense, almost 8 carats. It was awarded 12.7 million. Federico Graglia

Rubino birmano a taglio ovale da 15 carati montato su anello

Diamante fancy intense blue con taglio a cuscino

Anello con diamante rosa di David Morris. Venduto per 1,1 milioni

Anello con zaffiro burmese. Venduto per 2,4 milioni di dollari

Collier di diamanti con diamante pendente staccabile da 56 carati a forma di pera. Venduto per 1,6 milioni di dollari

Spilla di Boucheron a forma di fiore con rubini e diamanti, circa 56 carati. Venduta per 2,2 milioni di dollari

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The empire of Nadia Morgenthaler

A cascade of diamonds at Christie’s

Not just Farnese Blu at Sotheby’s auction

GemGenève, the first one is good

Collectible Jewels in GemGenève

Sotheby’s sells the noble Blue Farnese

Van Cleef & Arpels, wonders in the garden

The hour is Allegra con de Grisogono

Suzanne Syz, gift as earrings shape

The Art of de Grisogono sold for 33.7 million

The twentieth century at auction

A yellow for Sotheby’s

The diamond of Cardinal Mazarino

Raj Pink, king of diamonds

At Christie’s a de Grisogono masterpiece

Suzanne Syz for three

The precious melody by de Grisogono

Michele della Valle, successful in Geneva

Michele della Valle per 82 at Sotheby’s

Christie’s has a heart of 12.9 million