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What jewelry to wear at the wedding


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What jewelry to wear on your wedding day? If you are thinking about what to choose besides the wedding ring, read this article. The first rule is … ♦

You have identified the dress. You decided the banquet room. You have found an agreement (tiring) about the guest list. One question remains: which jewels to wear on the wedding day? All right, there’s the wedding ring, but then? If you have any doubts here are 9 useful tips.

Anello nuziale sulla mano sinistra
Anello nuziale

1 Match fabrics and gold. Gold also has a color: it can be white, yellow or pink. If the gold color matches that of the dress the effect will be better. Did you think about it? The ivory color of a fabric, for example, is best combined with yellow gold, because it is in nuance with the shade of the fabric. If the dress is candid without shades, it is best combined with white gold or platinum and maybe even with silver, provided it is of design. Beware of pearls: even those small balls can be more or less white and match with the dress. Pink gold goes better with a colorful dress: not all of them are married in white, right? Another thing to keep an eye on: often the wedding dresses are adorned with beads or silver decorations: in this case the jewels must be coordinated with the type of precious decor chosen.

Gioielli abbinati con il colore del tessuto
Gioielli abbinati con il colore del tessuto

2 We must not overdo it. Even if you have lots of jewels in your drawer, or you have the option to buy them at will, on your wedding day, it’s best not to look like a Christmas tree. It is not necessary to wear diadem, earrings, necklace, bracelet and perhaps other rings at the same time. Better to choose one or two quality jewels, but that are appropriate with the dress. The old “less si more” is also valid when you get married.

Per i gioielli nel giorno del matrimonio vince sempre la semplicità
Per i gioielli nel giorno del matrimonio vince sempre la semplicità

3 Earrings only if … You must pay attention to the earrings: not only must they be in tone with the rest of the clothing, but also to the shape of the face. They could also be too much, for example, if you have opted for a very rich tiara.

Read also: How choose earrings

Orecchini pendenti molto vistosi, ma niente collana né diadema
Orecchini pendenti molto vistosi, ma niente collana né diadema

4 Simple necklace. A necklace is almost obligatory along with a dress with a neckline. A thin chain with a not too big pendant is as good as the classic string of pearls, single or double. Those who have a thin and slender neck can also venture into the choice of a choker, provided that it is coordinated with the dress and does not seem to be found by chance in the jeweltrunk of the grandmother. No necklace, however, in the case of a one-shoulder dress.

Collana, orecchini e diadema con piccole perle: perfettamente coordinati
Collana, orecchini e diadema con piccole perle: perfettamente coordinati

5 No watches. The time has come to say “yes”. But just this day is not the case to consult the watch, do you agree? Others will think of telling you not to go too early or late. If you feel the need to wear something on your wrist, better a bracelet that matches your dress. Remember that the hands are very photographed on the wedding day: one more reason for a reasoned choice of the bracelet that must be in tune with the ring.

Parure di collana e bracciale. Niente orologio
Parure di collana e bracciale. Niente orologio

6 Respect the times. There is nothing worse than to be at the last moment for the choice of jewels: they are a fundamental part of the look for an equally fundamental day of life. Choose and try the pairings at least three months before.

Il rischio di arrivare alla vigilia del matrimonio senza l'anello
Il rischio di arrivare alla vigilia del matrimonio senza l’anello

7 Budget. It is not the case to wear so many cheap jewels. If your wallet does not allow you a large expense, better to choose one only, but of quality: it will remain with you the rest of your life and it is a small investment.

Fede di Cartier, oro bianco e diamanti.
Fede di Cartier, oro bianco e diamanti. Prezzo: 19.900 euro

8 Tiara yes or not? The diadem in the shape of a small circle or crown, decorated with pearls, precious stones or flowers, is the jewel that is more visible than others. Therefore, great caution is needed in the choice, also because a tiara risks overwhelming the effect of the dress. First of all, the diadem should be coordinated with the dress: for example, if the dress has beads, even the diadem will use pearls. Moreover, it is certainly combined with other jewels: usually a tiara is in silver or white gold. Pay attention that the color corresponds to that of earrings or of the bracelet, if you wear one. Another important point: the diadem must correspond to the quantity and type of hair. Needless to wear a small circle between a mass of curly hair: it will disappear. Finally: it is absolutely necessary to try the tiara first, and with the type of hairstyle of the hair that will be used on the wedding day. When you do the test, wear it for a while, to see if it’s comfortable or turn into a mechanism that causes a headache.

Una tiara può anche essere un semplice cerchio con perline
Un diadema può anche essere un semplice cerchio con perline

9 Choose the ring. It seems obvious, yet there are those who are reduced at the last moment in choosing the ring to be exchanged at the time of “yes”. It is a mistake: that ring will be the most worn jewel in the years to come, better to weigh well the purchase. It is said that the ring should be a simple yellow gold faith: now there are wedding rings in all three colors of gold. There are also those who choose a ring with colored stones but, in that case, it is more difficult to combine with the dress and everything else. A useful tip: consider the type of work or habitual occupation and choose a ring that allows you freedom of movement or do not risk ruining yourself with daily use.

Anelli nuziali
Anelli nuziali







With Courbet the artificial diamonds in Place Vendôme

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Perhaps some jewelers experienced it as a provocation, who knows. But for a couple of years in Place Vendôme in Paris, the capital of high jewelery, there has been a new Maison specializing in jewelry with laboratory-grown, that is, synthetic diamonds. The brand has an equally provocative name: Courbet. It is the name of the French painter of the nineteenth century also famous for being the author of a painting, The origin of the world, which portrays a female sex in the foreground (today it causes less scandal, but then it was a shock), Courbet, curiously , during the Paris Commune he was among the promoters of the destruction of the bronze column of Place Vendôme, considered an anti-pacifist monument (but it was later rebuilt).

Anello in oro bianco con diamanti lab grown
Anello in oro bianco con diamanti lab grown

The brand is headed by Manuel Mallen, who spent 20 years as a manager of Piaget and Baume & Mercier. The designer is the Swedish Marie-Ann Wachtmeister, former marketing manager in Europe for Procter & Gamble. The Courbet shop is located on the fifth floor of Cour Vendôme, just behind the square. The jewels have as their flag the label of sustainability, of an ethical product. In addition to lab grown diamonds, Courbet emphasizes the use of recycled gold. And not only from other jewels: it also uses gold present in obsolete computer and industrial material. While a very good mine produces only about 5 grams of gold per ton of ore, one ton of e-waste can contain up to 1 kilogram of yellow metal.
In short, jewelry with synthetic diamonds, a stone’s throw from the boutiques of Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels, Damiani, Piaget… the world is really changing.
Orecchini a cerchio con diamanti lab grown
Orecchini a cerchio con diamanti lab grown

Orecchini a bottone Celeste
Orecchini a bottone Celeste
Orecchini in oro rosa Eclipse
Orecchini in oro rosa Eclipse
Bracciale in oro giallo con diamanti lab grown
Bracciale in oro giallo con diamanti lab grown
Anello in oro rosa con diamanti lab grown
Anello in oro rosa con diamanti lab grown
Anello in oro bianco con diamante sintetico
Anello in oro bianco con diamante sintetico







The sculptures by Aida Bergsen


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Sculptures, lace and animals in the unique jewelry by Aida Bergsen ♦︎
Her name is Aida Bergsen. The name could conjure Norwegian fjords, but in fact the sea girders that sees the designer are those of the Bosforo, a stretch of sea where is reflected Istanbul. Aida Bergsen was born in Cyprus, and she is a sculptor and, at the same time, one of the most creative jewelery signatures. She lives and works in the great city of Turkey, but she studied at the University of Grenoble, France, and her father was Fikri Direkoglu, a sculptor based in Paris. She inherited her passion for art, transformed into creative ability to create amazing jewels.

Anello doppio in oro, argento ossidato, diamanti, smeraldi, granati verdi, rubini, zaffiri blu e quarzo fumé
Anello doppio in oro, argento ossidato, diamanti, smeraldi, granati verdi, rubini, zaffiri blu e quarzo fumé

Her recipe is made up of Turkish passion, along with the European taste for luxury, plus the traditional goldsmith techniques learned directly by the craftsmen of the Istanbul Grand Bazaar. This it’s one of the few Turkish jewelery brands to be well known internationally and at Las Vegas’s Couture has repeatedly figured out successes. Aida has also been chosen among the best designers from Gemfield, for whom she has designed some rings. One of her sources of inspiration is Topkapi, the former palace of the Sultans, where she finds inspiration from the art collections and furnishings of the past, as in the figures of birds. Or, in the line of jewelry with a lace that is an inheritance of the Ottoman stille. And her unique pieces are sought after by collectors: they are not jewelry to wear every day. “It takes some courage,” admits Aida. Also because the prices often exceed 15 to 20,000 dollars. A price that did not discouraged Johnny Depp, who bought one.

 

Anello Achillea, in oro giallo e diamanti
Anello Achillea, in oro giallo e diamanti

Bracciale serpente in oro, argento annerito e diamanti
Bracciale serpente in oro, argento annerito e diamanti
Ape in oro, diamanti, zaffiri, smalto
Ape in oro, diamanti, zaffiri, smalto
Bracciale con fiore in oro giallo, argento annerito e diamanti
Bracciale con fiore in oro giallo, argento annerito e diamanti
Collana Anka in oro, diamanti, tormalina verde
Collana Anka in oro, diamanti, tormalina verde
Collana in oro con diamanti e corallo arancio
Collana in oro con diamanti e corallo arancio

Orecchini a bottone in oro, diamanti, granati verdi
Orecchini a bottone in oro, diamanti, granati verdi







Ebony luxury for Qayten

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Jewelry made with wood, but of luxury. Indeed, of design. The small and refined Bolognese maison Qayten has created the TT collection with a choice that is not usual in the world of jewelry. The pieces in the collection, in fact, are made with what is the oldest material used by man: wood. But this is not a random choice. The wood, dark ebony and very solid, resistant and with veins of warm shades, is accompanied by gold and diamond inserts. It is a return to the origins of civilization: the first jewels worn by women, thousands of years ago, were made of wood.

Anello in ebano, oro, diamanti
Anello in ebano, oro, diamanti

But it is also a choice that alludes to nature, even if the Maison makes it clear that the ebony used has an ethical origin. The jewels feature an elaborate design, with bracelets and necklaces made up of a puzzle of elements with sinuous, soft shapes, which make the volumes of the jewel seem in motion. The collection consists of a bracelet, two necklaces, two pairs of earrings and a ring.

Bracciale in ebano, oro e diamanti
Bracciale in ebano, oro e diamanti
Orecchini della collezione TT
Orecchini della collezione TT
Orecchini in ebano oro e diamanti
Orecchini in ebano oro e diamanti
Collana della collezione TT  in ebano, oro e diamanti
Collana della collezione TT in ebano, oro e diamanti

Collana in ebano, oro e diamanti
Collana in ebano, oro e diamanti







Stanoppi’s Stones

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In Italy there are not only Vicenza, Valenza, Arezzo, Naples: jewelers with a story behind it are a bit ‘everywhere, as Stanoppi, which is located in Ferno, a town in the province of Varese, but with production in Milan. Founded in 1948 as a family business, with time has evolved and now offers a variety of earrings, rings, necklaces and jewelry sets. The mind is creative and entrepreneurial is Gisella Stanoppi, who has in the drawer diploma IGI, Italian Gemological Institute. The company produces jewelry to mostly to exports, particularly in the Middle East, so that has an office at the airport of Malpensa (Milan).

Orecchini in oro rosa 18 carati con ametista, peridoto e quarzo lemon
Orecchini in oro rosa 18 carati con ametista, peridoto e quarzo lemon

Nothing prevents, however, to look at her jewelry made with colored stones and precious and semi-precious stones, diamonds and pearls, because its collections are marketed also in Italy. In the pictures you can see some examples of his work, such as gold rings with diamonds, emerald and sapphire blue, or necklace with rose gold with sapphires and diamonds. Giulia Netrese

Anello in oro bianco 18 carati, con topazio azzurro e peridoto
Anello in oro bianco 18 carati, con topazio azzurro e peridoto
Anello in oro bianco e rosa 18 carati, con tanzanite, tormalina rosa e diamanti bianchi
Anello in oro bianco e rosa 18 carati, con tanzanite, tormalina rosa e diamanti bianchi
Anello in oro rosa 18 carati con ametista verde e diamante bianco
Anello in oro rosa 18 carati con ametista verde e diamante bianco
Anello in oro rosa 18 carati
Anello in oro rosa 18 carati
Catena in oro bianco 18 carati con iolite e diamanti bianchi
Catena in oro bianco 18 carati con iolite e diamanti bianchi

Orecchini in oro bianco 18 carati con diamanti bianchi
Orecchini in oro bianco 18 carati con diamanti bianchi







The royal flowers of Meissen

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Meissen is not only one of the most famous brands in the world for ceramics. For some time the German house has been offering a good production of jewelry. Of course, jewelry often also uses ceramic elements, a material that has also been chosen by other big brands or by artist-designers such as Wallace Chan. But the Meissen porcelain jewelry production is much older: it dates back to the beginning of the manufacture, in the 18th century. Under the aegis of royal court jeweler and goldsmith Johann Jacob Irminger, the factory was already producing accessories in white porcelain as early as 1714, only a few years after the invention of this new material. In short, today’s Meissen jewels continue an ancient tradition.

Anello in oro giallo, ceramica, diamante
Anello in oro giallo, ceramica, diamante

An example description is the 1739 Royal Blossom spring mood collection. The porcelain flowers are handmade and in each of them there is a white diamond set. The flowers are mounted on 18K yellow or pink gold. The date to which the collection refers has a precise meaning: this decorative motif was created in 1739 at the behest of King Augustus III for his wife Maria Josepha. And nearly 300 years later, porcelain flowers have been reinterpreted as jewels.

Collana in oro rosa, ceramica, diamanti
Collana in oro rosa, ceramica, diamanti
Orecchini in oro giallo, ceramica, diamante
Orecchini in oro giallo, ceramica, diamante
Anello in oro rosa, ceramica, diamante bianco
Anello in oro rosa, ceramica, diamante bianco
Orecchini Blossom,  ceramica, diamante bianco, oro giallo 18 carati
Orecchini Blossom, ceramica, diamante bianco, oro giallo 18 carati

Bracciale Blossom,  collezione 1739 Royal Blossom, con un diamante bianco come pistillo, incastonato-in-oro giallo 18 carati
Bracciale Blossom, collezione 1739 Royal Blossom, con un diamante bianco come pistillo, incastonato in-oro giallo 18 carati







The jewels of the mythical Ofir




Valenza-Paris and back. The story of Alberto Vaccari and his company, Ofir, began in the 1950s on the road that leads to the French capital and the jewelery district in Piedmont. The jeweler, after having learned the most refined techniques of high jewelery, which were the daily bread of the Maisons of Place Vendôme, returned home to put into practice what he had learned. The fruit of his initiative was the foundation of Alberto Vaccari & C. Ofir, instead, was born in 1989, with the collaboration of his son Manuel, a competent gemologist.

Spilla in oro bianco, diamanti bianchi, diamanti neri, diamante giallo, onice, perla di Tahiti
Spilla in oro bianco, diamanti bianchi, diamanti neri, diamante giallo, onice, perla di Tahiti

More curious is the choice of the name of the company, Ofir. The word, in fact, is a biblical quote. Ofir was a port or region famous for its wealth: King Solomon received a shipment of gold, silver, sandalwood, precious stones, ivory, monkeys and peacocks from Ophir every three years. Apart from the monkeys and, perhaps, the peacocks, the idea of ​​evoking a mythical place where gold is abundant, was successful and Ofir is able to produce and offer high quality jewelry.
Spilla in oro bianco e giallo, con diamanti bianchi, corallo, occhio di falco (quarzo) e rubino
Spilla in oro bianco e giallo, con diamanti bianchi, corallo, occhio di falco (quarzo) e rubino

Orecchini in oro rosa con pietra luna, diamanti neri
Orecchini in oro rosa con pietra luna, diamanti neri
Orecchini in oro rosa con diamanti bianchi e neri
Orecchini in oro rosa con diamanti bianchi e neri
Collana con pendente in oro rosa, diamanti bianchi e neri con brunitura
Collana con pendente in oro rosa, diamanti bianchi e neri con brunitura
Anello in oro rosa con una antica moneta romana che raffigura l'imperatore Traiano
Anello in oro rosa con una antica moneta romana che raffigura l’imperatore Traiano

Anello in oro bianco con diamanti neri, pietra luna nera
Anello in oro bianco con diamanti neri, pietra luna nera







The jewels by Marco Mancin

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It is not easy to find the most authentic jewelry, the one that follows the traditions and rites of the past. Marco Mancini is a jeweler who follows this road from a corner of the italian province, Civitavecchia, a town on the Tyrrhenian Sea a few kilometers from Rome. And perhaps it is the good fortune of not having to chase fashions that has helped to keep the most classic goldsmith tradition firm. After the classic apprenticeship in a goldsmith’s workshop, the jeweler opened his workshop in 1982, helped by his wife Marida and, today, by his children Alessandro and Sara.

Uno dei pezzi di alta gioielleria di Marco Mancini: Eden, pendente con smeraldo colombiano e diamanti
Uno dei pezzi di alta gioielleria di Marco Mancini: Eden, pendente con smeraldo colombiano e diamanti

As a citizen who lives and works on the outskirts of Rome, Mancini remembers with particular passion the link with the Vatican on the occasion of the meeting with Pope John Paul III. On three different occasions, between 1994 and 2004, the jeweler’s creations received the Pope’s blessings. But Marco Mancini also has a deep bond with Civitavecchia, a source of inspiration. As for the high-end jewelry line, however, the inspiration comes from the classic tradition of the best production: the best pieces boast precious gems, meticulous workmanship and a shape that harks back to the most successful models of yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Anello a fascia con rubino ovale e pavé di diamanti. Microsculture di delfini collegano la galleria con il pavé
Anello a fascia con rubino ovale e pavé di diamanti. Microsculture di delfini collegano la galleria con il pavé

Anello a fascia in oro bianco 18 carati, pavé di diamanti e zaffiro ovale
Anello a fascia in oro bianco 18 carati, pavé di diamanti e zaffiro ovale
Anello a fascia in oro bianco 18 carati, pavé di diamanti e zaffiro ovale
Anello Athene con ametista a taglio pentagonale e diamanti
Collana con pendente di acquamarina a goccia, oro bianco e diamanti
Collana con pendente di acquamarina a goccia, oro bianco e diamanti

Orecchini con rubini birmani taglio ovale
Orecchini con rubini birmani taglio ovale







Netflix relaunches Regency jewels




History returns, fashions change and then repeat themselves and, sometimes, it also happens to jewels. The latest return of jewelry styles concerns the Regency period (1811-1820). This is the name of the period of the United Kingdom at the end of the Georgian era, when King George III was found unfit to rule due to his (mental) illness and his son ruled as his procurator, as prince regent. On the death of George III in 1820, the prince regent became King George IV. The Regency period is known for its elegance and achievements in fine arts and architecture. But, probably, the style that marked that era would not have returned to current events if it were not for Netflix’s Bridgerton series.

Phoebe Dynevor interpreta Daphne Bridgerton
Phoebe Dynevor interpreta Daphne Bridgerton

Based on the novels of Julia Quinn, set in the world of London high society, it has seen a surge in the sale of jewelry, accessories, furniture and furnishings similar to those used in the series. Online sales of necklaces and rings from the early 19th century, reports The Hollywood Reporter website, have increased on 1stDibs.
Spilla a forma di croce maltese con diamanti
Spilla a forma di croce maltese con diamanti

Anello in oro e zaffiri rosa
Anello in oro e zaffiri rosa
Anello inglese in oro con citrino
Anello inglese in oro con citrino
Orecchini pendenti d'oro in cannetile di epoca Regency
Orecchini pendenti d’oro in cannetile di epoca Regency
Orecchini con turchesi realizzato con la tecnica del cannetille: è simile al lavoro in filigrana. Tipicamente è dotato di fili d'oro fini o fogli finemente martellati. I gioielli con cannetille erano molto popolari nei primi anni dell'Ottocento
Orecchini con turchesi realizzato con la tecnica del cannetille: è simile al lavoro in filigrana. Tipicamente è dotato di fili d’oro fini o fogli finemente martellati. I gioielli con cannetille erano molto popolari nei primi anni dell’Ottocento







New Hervé Van der Straeten’s design

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The new golden brass jewelry of one of the most quoted and versatile designers in Paris: Hervé Van der Straeten ♦

Artist and designer Hervé Van der Straeten, in jewelery has the same sculptural approach when designing a piece of furniture or a consumer object, for example, his bottle of the perfume J’Adore for Dior.

Bracciale in ottone martellato a mano e dorato 24 carati
Bracciale in ottone martellato a mano e dorato 24 carati

Elegant lines, contrasting materials, bold proportions, variations in shape for jewelry in 24 karat gold-plated brass, inspired by surrealism, Asia and the Art Deco and produced in his studio in Paris. Known in France for winning numerous awards, he likes to mix geometrical with baroque and create optical illusions. M.d.B.

Collana in ottone placcato oro
Collana in ottone placcato oro
Collana a catena in ottone placcato oro
Collana a catena in ottone placcato oro
Orecchini lunghi con agata e ottone placcato oro
Orecchini lunghi con agata e ottone placcato oro
Orecchini in ottone martellato placcato oro
Orecchini in ottone martellato placcato oro
Hervé Van der Straeten, collana in metallo dorato
Hervé Van der Straeten, collana in metallo dorato
Orecchini in ottone placcato oro
Orecchini in ottone placcato oro







Graziela between cats and jewels




Jewelry and cats (but also dogs and much more) are the two precious loves of Brazilian designer Graziela Kaufman.

You may love the jewelry and animals alike? Maybe. Graziela Kaufman, graduated from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in colored gemstones, diamonds and jewelry, succeeds on both fronts. Her jewelry is loved by celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Khloe Kardashian. In terms of animals, however, she is committed to assisting and protecting pet homeless and abused. In fact, she is involved with a number of organizations around the world that help to rehabilitate animals of all types. And on her site you can read, in fact, a page dedicated to his Animal Advocacy activities.

Orecchini in oro con tormalina Paraiba e indicolite
Orecchini in oro con tormalina Paraiba e indicolite

If love for animals comes from the heart, the art of jewelry, instead, she learned from his grandfather, in Brazil, where she grew up. He also traveled to many other mining towns throughout Brazil to get to know the process of extraction of stones. She moved to the US more than 17 years ago, and now she lives with her husband and four children in the Chicago area. Her jewels are a compromise between forms of luxury and affordability: next to gold and diamonds, for example, Graziela also uses silver and natural stones, with a good visual effect, and with the ability to keep prices down. Giulia Netrese

Orecchini in oro rodiato e diamanti bianchi e neri
Orecchini in oro rodiato e diamanti bianchi e neri

Orecchini a forma di pizza in oro e diamanti
Orecchini a forma di pizza in oro e diamanti

Medaglione con diamanti e smeraldi
Medaglione con diamanti e smeraldi

Anello in oro bianco con diamanti neri
Anello in oro bianco con diamanti neri

Anello multi banda in oro con diamanti bianchi
Anello multi banda in oro con diamanti bianchi

Anello in titanio blu e diamanti
Anello in titanio blu e diamanti

Orecchini in oro rodiato blu e zaffiri
Orecchini in oro rodiato blu e zaffiri

Orecchini in titanio blu e diamanti
Orecchini in titanio blu e diamanti







How to invest in jewelry




Invest in jewelry? Allocate your savings to rings, necklaces and bracelets? It is a question that repeats itself. The reason is: the stock markets go up, go up, go up. Then, at a certain point, they fall. The yields on bonds are at their lowest and when they are at their highest it is because there is inflation that decreases their yield. In short, for those with savings to invest, choosing is never easy. So, is it a good idea to invest in jewelry? And is investment in jewelry right for you?

Collier con ametiste e turchesi messo all'asta
Collier con ametiste e turchesi messo all’asta

The idea of ​​investing in jewelry has a basis: in recent years (even if 2020 was conditioned by covid) the jewelry auctions of large companies such as Sotheby’s and Christie’s have shown rising prices. But be careful: the jewelry market is volatile and, in some cases, opaque. According to experts, large jewels and precious stones may be a good choice in the long run, but they do not guarantee an increase in value. According to what Laurence Nicolas, global managing director of jewelry and watches for the Sotheby’s auction house said some time ago, what has changed in recent years is the level of prices they reach.
Il diamante ovale da 88 carati messo all'asta
Diamante ovale da 88 carati messo all’asta da Sotheby’s

Invest in diamonds
In 2017, global demand for diamonds hit a record high of $ 82 billion, according to the De Beers annual diamond report, up from $ 80 billion in 2016. Alrosa, in 2020 the online sales of diamond jewelry have almost doubled, reaching about 20% of the total. Diamonds are considered, like gold, a safe haven asset. But beware, their value doesn’t always grow. As with other materials, their value can also drop. Then there is the problem of selling. While gold is easily sold to specialized shops or to a goldsmith, for diamonds it is generally a bit more complicated.
Furthermore, even diamonds are subject to fashions: today consumers are increasingly eager to buy rare and colored diamonds, fancy, and a little less traditional colorless gems. There is only one problem: the most precious ones (pink, blue, yellow) cost a lot. Also because only one in 10,000 diamonds is colored, according to the Gia diamond classification laboratory.
Il diamante Spirit of the Rose
Il diamante Spirit of the Rose

Investing in precious stones
There are not only diamonds. Gemstones are increasingly popular. Rubies, emeralds and sapphires have seen sharp price increases in recent years, according to the Bonhams auction house. There are particularly rare and in demand stones. Based on the auction results, it turns out that Kashmiri sapphires reported a 970% increase in price in the ten years to July 2018. And a similar increase, of 1,100%, concerns some examples of Burmese rubies. The same goes for Colombian emeralds, the most precious. The problem is that these stones now cost a lot. But it may be nice to know that if you have a ring with a Kashmiri sapphire at home you can sell it at a high price.
The Hope Spinel ha stabilito un nuovo record mondiale a un'asta di Bonhams
The Hope Spinel ha stabilito un nuovo record mondiale a un’asta di Bonhams

Invest in jewelry
Jewelery is also subject to cyclical trends. For ten years, according to Knight Frank’s Luxury Investment Index, the performance of jewelry assets outperformed that of the New York real estate market, gold and US equities. But in 2018, the index fell by 5%. Also because global sales of jewelry partly follow the global economic trend. And it is precisely when money is scarce that those who have jewels try to sell them: the moment, however, is the wrong one.
The weak point, however, when considering jewelry as an investment, concerns modern jewelry. Maybe in 30 years they will be in great demand at auctions, but for now it can be very difficult to recover an investment. In short, modern jewels can be worn and enjoyed, but it is rare to sell them even just to receive the money spent on the purchase. Excluding from this reasoning pieces with stones of exceptional value. This does not mean that one should not buy contemporary jewelry, but only that it is more difficult for a bracelet or a ring made today to be re-evaluated soon.
Gioielli all'asta da Sotheby's
Gioielli all’asta da Sotheby’s

Investing in vintage jewelry
As for the jewels of the recent past, certain eras are more attractive. Art Deco jewelery from the 1920s and 1930s and those of the following decades are in fashion. Jewelery from that period signed by prestigious Maison such as Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels are highly appreciated and are less subject to the whims of fashion. Even the jewels of the sixties and seventies begin to be considered period pieces and revalued, provided they are of excellent quality. Also according to the evaluation of auction house experts, the prices of Art Déco and Belle Époque jewels (from 1890 to 1915) increased by 72% between 2007 and 2018. Antecedent pieces, i.e. late nineteenth century, are less considered , at least in recent years.
Spilla art déco del 1925 con lapislazzuli, corallo, giada, onice, diamanti
Spilla art déco del 1925 con lapislazzuli, corallo, giada, onice, diamanti

How to buy jewelry for investment?
Let’s start from a concept: a jewelry store obviously adds a mark-up on the cost of the jewel. In short, it’s fine to buy a jewel to give as a gift, but don’t expect to close a good deal. And this also applies to vintage jewelry purchased in the store: in this case too, the markup of the jeweler can be high. The alternative is to choose a jewel in the many auctions held every year. But in this case the problem is finding the right price. To embark on a jewelry purchase at auction, you need to be an expert. If you are not, the best thing is to consult the auction catalog well in advance and conduct a preliminary research on the pieces that interest you regarding the prices of similar jewels beaten in the most recent auctions: they can offer an idea of ​​the market valuation. But be careful: remember that auction houses also charge a commission, which will increase the final sale price. In short, the true cost is not the one established at the time the beater’s hammer drops. Another way to understand the true value of a jewel is to rely on insurance companies, even if the price provided by an independent appraiser employed by an auction house is not an absolute guide to determining how much the jewel might sell later. . In short, the ingredients of the recipe for investing in jewelry are many: it takes an eye, choosing high quality jewelry, with beautiful precious stones. And a little luck.
Asta di Christie's a Ginevra
Asta di Christie’s a Ginevra

Il diamante battuto all'asta a New York
Diamante battuto all’asta a New York







Careful to Max Danger

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The dangerous ideas of Max Danger: bees and robots become jewels inspired by comics. And they have appeal ♦

What’s more dangerous than ideas? So, perhaps it is not surprising if Max Danger is a loose cannon in the jewelry world. In a positive sense, mind you, because the designer born in Copenhagen in 1985 and then moved to London, has chosen to interpret the world of jewelry as an adventure designed through illustrations that could fit in a graphic novel. He, in fact, began as an illustrator and his ambition is to translate into three dimensions the ink images on paper. The subjects are quite unusual, for example, bees and robots, made of gold and stones.

Anello ape in oro 18 carati e zaffiro giallo
Anello ape in oro 18 carati e zaffiro giallo

After an apprenticeship at Jakob Enghave, Danish goldsmith that Max has dubbed Ali Baba Cave, Max Danger began a master’s degree at the Royal College of Art in London. But he has not lost sight of his passions: comics, childhood memories, the music. Emotions which he then translated into pieces of jewelry. In short, not only ornamental jewelry, but objects that become fragments of a narrative. Dangerous ideas have been successful and Max Danger has already racked up numerous awards, as well as the interest of those looking for new ways of design. Margherita Donato

Anello in oro con opale
Anello in oro con opale
Orecchini api in oro e diamanti
Orecchini api in oro e diamanti
Collana ape assassina in oro e diamanti
Collana ape assassina in oro e diamanti
Collana ape in oro con zaffiri
Collana ape in oro e diamanti
Anello in oro con robot che distruggono un opale
Anello in oro con robot che distruggono un opale
Anello in oro rosa con perla
Anello-scultura in oro rosa con perla

Anello in oro con perla grigia
Anello in oro con perla grigia







The jewels of the year of the buffalo




For those who believe in it, astrology is a point of reference. For those who don’t believe it, it’s a game. And for jewelers it is a source of inspiration. Fortunately for them, that is, designers, there is not only the Western zodiac, but also the Chinese one. The jewels that accompany the zodiac signs, therefore, are double. This year, however, the enterprise is more difficult, because according to the Chinese horoscope it is the year of the buffalo (starting February 12, 2021), an animal not too represented in jewelry. However, there is no lack of examples, even if it is difficult to distinguish a jewel inspired by the bull from one that refers to a buffalo.

Anello della linea Urban Animal by Mattioli
Anello della linea Urban Animal by Mattioli

It should be added that for those who believe in the horoscope it is extremely important to follow the indications related to the Chinese moon-sun calendar, which has its roots in the centuries: an astrology linked to Confucian philosophy and the concepts of yin and yang, of the five elements, of the ten celestial trunks and 12 terrestrial branches. Not exactly a scientific concept, but the ranks of those who think that the men of the past were wiser and more knowledgeable is vast. In any case, why bother? A bovine pendant can be fun, even if it doesn’t necessarily bring luck. After all, for the Chinese zodiac the buffalo is a sign of prosperity through fortitude and hard work. A concept that can be considered with admiration even by those who do not believe in astrology.
Anello in oro rosa con diamanti champagne di Aaron Curry
Anello in oro rosa con diamanti champagne di Aaron Curry

Anello in oro bianco satinato, onice e zaffiri orange di Roberto Coin
Anello in oro bianco satinato, onice e zaffiri orange di Roberto Coin
Ciondolo in oro di David Webb
Ciondolo in oro di David Webb
Anello bufalo di Lauren Khoo in oro rosa 18 carati
Anello bufalo di Lauren Khoo in oro rosa 18 carati







The freedoms of Diane Kordas

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The traditions and geometries of the jewels designed by Diane Kordas, of Greek origin and Anglo-Saxon culture ♦

Diane Kordas explains that she wants to create jewelry with simple designs, but with a touch of modern glamor, to make each piece unique and at the same time rich. The mix used by the designer reflects her goals: black, white and colored diamonds, sapphires and other semi-precious stones, all in an 18-karat gold set, especially in pink.

Anello con motivo pelle di pitone in oro e bordi in rodio nero, topazi
Anello con motivo pelle di pitone in oro e bordi in rodio nero, topazi

As is easy to deduce from her name, Diane is of Greek origin. But she, even though she occasionally returns to her homeland, she graduated from Parsons School of Design and began her career in New York, where she resides when she is not staying in her home in London. Her roots emerge, however, in the choice of some icons, such as bracelets inspired by popular traditions. Alongside shapes that are reminiscent of myths or superstitions, however, volumes with aggressive edges and geometries also appear, such as in the earcuffs or ring of the Eclipse line. The rings inspired by the animal world may, on the other hand, recall a type of ancient warrior helmets. Who knows if that was Diane’s intent.
Anello in oro rosa, diamanti e tsavoriti con motivo serpente
Anello in oro rosa, diamanti e tsavoriti con motivo serpente

Collana di perline con ciondolo-targhetta in oro rosa 14 carati e diamanti
Collana di perline con ciondolo-targhetta in oro rosa 14 carati e diamanti
Orecchini in oro rosa e diamanti bianchi
Orecchini in oro rosa e diamanti bianchi
Orecchini in oro con perle di quarzo Aura e diamanti
Orecchini in oro con perle di quarzo Aura e diamanti
Orecchini a cerchio arcobaleno in oro rosa e zaffiri multicolori
Orecchini a cerchio arcobaleno in oro rosa e zaffiri multicolori
Bracciale Starbust in oro rosa 18 carati e diamanti
Bracciale Starbust in oro rosa 18 carati e diamanti

Anello in oro rosa e diamanti con motivo elefante
Anello in oro rosa e diamanti con motivo elefante







The never ending story of Elizabeth Gage

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The jewels of Elizabeth Gage one of the most prolific designers, with a career of 50 years behind 

It is considered one of the most influential jewelery designer of the past five decades. But, despite his long career, it remains a point of reference for young people. She, Elizabeth Gage (she was born in 1937), is a designer, but also an artist who paints, ops, make her jewelry with gold and precious stones. The result is, however, similar to that of a small work of art that blends the themes of nature and architecture, but there are also references to the official art, with its styles and its eras. Rings, necklaces, earrings, brooches, bracelets, pendants: they are unique pieces that you can find in her boutiques of London, in Belgravia.

Anello della collezione Templari in oro 18 carati con al centro una tsavorite ovale
Anello della collezione Templari in oro 18 carati con al centro una tsavorite ovale

After studying design at the Chelsea School of Art and the Sir John Cass College, in 1968, Elizabeth received a commission from Cartier in New York City to create a special collection. Four years later he won the coveted De Beers Diamond International Award. In 1989, he received the Queen’s Award for Export Achievement. A major retrospective of the designer, titled The charming Elizabeth Gage jewelry work ,was organized at the New Britain Museum of American Art in New York in 2015. And at auction Bonhams, among the jewels belonged to Hollywood legend Lauren Bacall, one of the most valuable pieces was signed by Elizabeth Gage: an enamel, pearls and brooch Camel diamonds, sold for $ 23,750. The American actress had bought his first piece of jewelry by Elizabeth Gage in 1985 and continued for a total of 23 pieces. In short, two myths that they met. Lavinia Andorno

Spilla KIss in oro, perle e al centro una moneta in argento di Eubea (Grecia) del secondo secolo a.e.v.
Spilla KIss in oro, perle e al centro una moneta in argento di Eubea (Grecia) del secondo secolo a.e.v.
Orecchini pappagallo Darby e Joan con granato mandarino, tormalina nera, cristallo di rocca, smalto
Orecchini pappagallo Darby e Joan con granato mandarino, tormalina nera, cristallo di rocca, smalto
Orecchini Blossom in smalto, oro e perle coltivate
Orecchini Blossom in smalto, oro e perle coltivate
Bracciale in oro e lapislazzuli
Bracciale in oro e lapislazzuli
Anello in oro giallo con granato mandarino e smalto nero
Anello in oro giallo con granato mandarino e smalto nero
Anello in oro con Acquamarina
Anello in oro con Acquamarina







Shaill Jhaveri, an Indian designer in New York

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The work in New York of the indian designer Shaill Jhaveri, excellent jewelry with complex geometries and bold colors.

As a boy, he attended the Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai. Founded in 1860, the school is considered one of the most exclusive and prestigious educational institutions of India, attended by the children of the elite of the country, particularly in the business world. Shaill Jhaveri, however, chose not to be a manager in a multinational company, but has followed his own path: the jewelry. He landed in New York, for years has designed for other brands, to establish his company in 2010, and now the Shaill and Shaill Jhaveri brands are appreciated by those who love the marriage of the great Indian tradition and Western taste. Shaill Jhaveri is able to satisfy both.

Orecchini con zaffiri multicolori e tsavoriti
Orecchini con zaffiri multicolori e tsavoriti

No coincidence that over the years has won numerous awards, including two DeBeers Awards, a Intergold from the World Gold Council and two by Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council India. To make you an idea, some of her jewels are part of the Brooklyn Museum of Art collection. Her jewels are characterized by geometric patterns and bright colors with intricate lines that recall the Indian tradition. His jewelry price range is from approximately 2,000 to $ 14,000, and often these are unique pieces. It seems, though, that Shaill Jhaveri also has a quality that sets it apart from many of his fellow designers (who often take themselves too seriously): has a sense of humor. It’s a sign of intelligence. Lavinia Andorno

Orecchini in oro, calcedonio verde, zaffiri rosa e diamanti
Orecchini in oro, calcedonio verde, zaffiri rosa e diamanti
Orecchini in oro, calcedonio verde, turchese, rubini, diamanti
Orecchini in oro, calcedonio verde, turchese, rubini, diamanti
Orecchini a reticolo con turchesi, diamanti e lapislazzuli
Orecchini a reticolo con turchesi, diamanti e lapislazzuli
Orecchini in oro giallo 14 carati, con cristallo di rocca, tsavorite e diamanti
Orecchini in oro giallo 14 carati, con cristallo di rocca, tsavorite e diamanti
Orecchini a cerchio con diamanti, tsavoriti e zaffiri
Orecchini a cerchio con diamanti, tsavoriti e zaffiri
Collana con pendente farfalla in oro giallo1 4 carati, cristallo di rocca, ametiste, diamanti
Collana con pendente farfalla in oro giallo1 4 carati, cristallo di rocca, ametiste, diamanti
Anelli di Shaill Jhaveri
Anelli di Shaill Jhaveri
Bracciale in oro, diamanti e smalto
Bracciale in oro, diamanti e smalto
Anello Mosaïque Blue Seas in oro, diamanti, topazi blu, tanzanite, tsavorite
Anello Mosaïque Blue Seas in oro, diamanti, topazi blu, tanzanite, tsavorite

Shaill Jhaveri
Shaill Jhaveri







The talisman-jewelry by Bee Goddess

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The jewels-talisman by Bee Goddess ♦ ︎

In the mythology of ancient Greece and India, the bee was considered a sacred insect, which linked the natural world to the underworld. But in jewelry market, Bee Goddess is a Maison that participated at the Design Room of VicenzaOro January: it derives its name from the Goddess of Catalhoyuk, the first settlement in the world in 7500 BC. The brand is based in Istanbul, and offers a large number of gold jewelery with colored gems, such as the rose gold ring with emerald pavé and surmounted by a bee in rose gold and diamonds, the symbol of the house. Because the allusions to the sacred origin of the myth linked to the bees is still present in the proposal of Bee Goddess, which gives its jewels a bit more interest.

One of the strands followed by the designers of the brand, in fact, is that of talismanic jewels, which should bring good luck or keep the troubles away.

Anello amuleto in oro rosa e diamanti
Anello amuleto in oro rosa e diamanti

Founder of Bee Goddess was Ece Sirin, who before becoming a jewelry designer worked for companies like Microsoft and Coca-Cola. In short, in addition to the spiritual forces has captured the power of marketing. To this she added a menu of Reiki, Kabbalah, spiritualism, astrology and mythology that suggested her to conceive jewels that are also symbolic. Bee Goddess born in 2008 with jewelry from the symbols of ancient civilizations from around the world, from the star of a Babylonian goddess, to the ancient Egyptian ring of Shen.
Today the Bee Goddess catalog includes dozens of jewels with sacred symbols. The business is sacred too, given that the Maison has four stores in Turkey and a global distribution among the best boutiques including Harrods in London, with admirers like Donna Karan, Kate Moss and Rihanna. Maybe they can succeed thanks to the amulets, who knows. Giulia Netrese

Anello in oro rosa e diamanti bianchi e brown
Anello in oro rosa e diamanti bianchi e brown
Orecchini pendenti Star Light Sirius in oro bianco e diamanti
Orecchini pendenti Star Light Sirius in oro bianco e diamanti
Anello Light Heart Eros Arrow in oro bianco e diamanti
Anello Light Heart Eros Arrow in oro bianco e diamanti
Anello Star Light SIrius in oro rosa e diamanti
Anello Star Light SIrius in oro rosa e diamanti
Orecchini Secret Garden Demeter in oro rosa e diamanti
Orecchini Secret Garden Demeter in oro rosa e diamanti
Anello Eye Light in oro rosa e diamanti
Anello Eye Light in oro rosa e diamanti







Milano Jewelry Week returns in June




Technical restart tests: vaccines and the effectiveness of health measures offer Prodes, the organizer of the Milan Jewelry Week, the certainty of fixing the second edition from 3 to 6 June. To remain in the field of jewelry, Vicenzaoro, which however is a completely different type of fair, has instead already established the return of the full-blown event from 10 to 14 September, while Oroarezzo is scheduled for 12 to 15 June. Naturally in the belief that we are slowly but surely emerging from the pandemic tunnel.

Edizione di primavera di Artistar Jewels 2019
Edizione di primavera di Artistar Jewels 2019

The second Milan Jewelry Week, in any case, includes exhibitions, vernissages, exhibitions of international galleries and schools, award evenings, workshops, cocktail parties and performances. Objective: to tell the jewel in all its forms from multiple points of view, from history to technique, passing through the contamination with art and fashion. Among the appointments there are Artistar Jewels (a competition), The Jewelry Hub, Jewelry Drops and Talent Show, as well as didactic-training moments by teachers and experts in the sector who will hold conferences and workshops to which it will be possible to access upon registration. Among these John Moore, one of the most authoritative and well-known names in contemporary jewelry who, in addition to giving a lecture, will unveil pieces created specifically for Milano Jewelry Week.
Gioielli di Zēlé Jewellery
Gioielli di Zēlé Jewellery

Artistar Jewels, now in its eighth edition, will be organized again at Palazzo Bovara (Corso Venezia 51) and will collect the jewels of 200 artists and designers from 40 different countries. The Jewelry Hub will showcase the latest news from 40 brands “selected according to very stringent criteria” in a setting with a strong visual impact set up in a building full of history in the center of Milan. It is the most business area, with the possibility of buying the pieces on display. Jewelry Drops, on the other hand, is a phyigital collective in which international artists and designers will take part, both in presence and remotely, with the result of giving life to a dynamic and original exhibition space that will offer an overview of the jewel.

Anello di Inesa Kovalova
Anello di Inesa Kovalova

Bracciale e anello di Salima Thakker
Bracciale e anello di Salima Thakker







The nature of Master Exclusive Jewelery

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Master Exclusive Jewelery, from the deep Russia a Maison that produces extraordinary pieces ♦ ︎
Izhevsk is a city in Russia, capital of the Republic of Udmurtia, not far from the Ural mountains. In short, a city far from the western centers, but also from Moscow and St. Petersburg. Yet here, in 1994, began the story of Master Exclusive Jewelery founded by Andrey Platonov, a Maison that offers incredible jewels, unique pieces that are fantastic sculptures, often inspired by the world of animals and nature. But the jewelry have not, in this case, modern lines that have some analogy with natural forms.

Collezione Animal World, il Cigno nero
Collezione Animal World, il Cigno nero

Just look at small masterpieces such as the fox or the parrot to understand how the spirit is rather that of a naturalism that even seems to evoke the Flemish painters of the seventeenth century. Modern technologies, they explain to Master Exclusive Jewelery, “have opened to the jewelers a large space for experiments and allowed to create real masterpieces”. Translated: the design with the Cad programs and the computing power of the computers facilitate the creation phase of the jewel. Then, however, there is the work of realization, entrusted to the skilled hands of the artisans. The large and medium-sized precious stones also have cuts outside the usual: diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, London Blue topazes, tourmaline, opals, baroque pearls, quartz, are used to compose the shades of feathers, petals or furs of animals or flowers represented. Too bad that the West does not sufficiently know this extraordinary Maison. Rudy Serra

Spilla coniglio nel cilindro
Spilla coniglio nel cilindro
Scoiattolo in oro, perle, zaffiri orange
Scoiattolo in oro, perle, zaffiri orange
Panda con perla e diamanti bianchi e neri, smalto
Panda con perla e diamanti bianchi e neri, smalto
Volpe in oro giallo con zaffiri orange
Volpe in oro giallo con zaffiri orange
Spilla a forma di uccello con perla, oro bianco, diamanti, pietre di colore
Spilla a forma di uccello con perla, oro bianco, diamanti, pietre di colore
Uccello che succhia il nettare, Oro bianco e giallo, tormaline, zaffiri, rubino, smeraldi, diamanti
Uccello che succhia il nettare, Oro bianco e giallo, tormaline, zaffiri, rubino, smeraldi, diamanti
Scorpione con diamanti neri e rubini
Scorpione con diamanti neri e rubini
Pesce con pavé di diamanti neri e zaffiri
Pesce con pavé di diamanti neri e zaffiri
Anello in oro a forma di frutto con peridoto
Anello in oro a forma di frutto con peridoto
Coccodrillo con perla, rubini, oro giallo, smeraldi
Coccodrillo con perla, rubini, oro giallo, smeraldi
Bulldog francese, oro bianco con diamanti e perla
Bulldog francese, oro bianco con diamanti e perla

Anello con topazio blue London
Anello con topazio blue London







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