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High jewelery, the Régalia of Vuitton

Published on July 11, 2018

Anello in oro bianco, diamanti e spinello

Louis Vuitton presents the new collection of high jewelry, Régalia, which marks the debut of Francesca Amfitheatrof ♦ ︎

It was a surprise to many the release of Francesca Amfitheatrof from Tiffany and the subsequent landing at Louis Vuitton, in April. And, still, many they were curious to observe the first steps of the new creative director for jewelry. Here they are satisfied, even if the new collection of fine jewelry, Conquêtes – Régalia, is likely to be the result at least in part of the previous work, since jewels of that type are made in long weeks of work, preceded by an equally long selection of stones.
Régalia is, therefore, a new chapter in the Conquêtes collection, and is inspired by the signs of kings and emperors, that is to say, to the heraldry (the codes of the coats of arms) and the study of the honors, orders and decorations. That said it looks like something a little dusty. But it’s just an inspiration. In reality it is the classic collection of high-end jewelry typical of Vuitton, where the emblem refers to the Maison, the letter V that repeats itself in the form of gold covered with diamonds and becomes the design around which the jewel rotates, or the four lobes of the flower of the Vuitton logo, always mentioned, but without the brand overwhelming the balance of the jewel.
The collection is quite large: Régalia consists of seven sets and around 60 pieces. A falls of diamonds, of course, but also an accurate research of the colored stones, around which the different pieces are composed. Large emeralds, but also red spinels, mint green tourmalines, large yellow sapphires, tsavorite. They are the same stones to be an emblem, of luxury and wealth. Giulia Netrese

Louis Vuitton, anello della collezione Conquêtes - Régalia — Louis Vuitton, anello della collezione Conquêtes – Régalia

Bracciale in oro bianco, diamanti e spinello

Collier in oro bianco, diamanti e tanzanite

Anello in oro bianco, diamanti e zaffiro giallo

Orecchini della collezione Conquêtes - Régalia con tormalina Paraiba — Orecchini della collezione Conquêtes – Régalia con tormalina Paraiba

Orecchni in oro bianco, diamanti e spinello

Bracciale con diamanti e tormalina Paraiba

Louis Vuitton, orecchini pendenti in oro bianco e diamanti

Louis Vuitton, orecchini in oro bianco e diamanti

Jewels in Monte-Carlo with Artcurial

Published on July 6, 2018

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Anello di Cartier con ametista e turchesi. Direction artistique Sarah Andelman Photographies: Koto Bolofo représenté par Artsphere. Paul Antoine Goutal Processus Virginie Brachet représentée par Margot De Roquefeuil. Courtesy Artcurial

Artcurial jewels and diamonds july auction at the Hôtel Hermitage in Monte-Carlo ♦ ︎

Taste of the sea, taste of jewels. Artcurial, the French auction house, is organizing a sale of fine jewelery for 18 and 19 July, in Monte-Carlo, as befits the prestigious location. The auction will be held at the Hôtel Hermitage and involves the sale of about 800 pieces, including vintage and modern, of prestigious Maison with Harry Winston, Van Cleef & Arpels, Lalique. But also Hermès, because the sale also includes some bags of the Parisian brand and some watches, selected by the founder of Colette, Sarah Andelman, and photographed by Koto Bolofo, who set some of the most prestigious jewels in an unusual context of vegetables, mushrooms, berries.
The most precious piece is, perhaps, a rivière necklace by Harry Winston, with emeralds, diamonds, on platinum and 18-karat gold, circa 1985-1990, accompanied by a certificate of SSEF certifying the origin of Colombia of emeralds. A platinum ring of Boucheron should also arouse interest, with a diamond of over 11 carats, round cut. And always in the genre, in the catalog also appears a ring with emerald cut diamond of 7 carats, color D, good overall quality.

Anello di Boucheron in platino, con diamante di 11 carati

Anello in platino, con diamante taglio smeraldo di 7 carati

Anello in platino con diamanti e smeraldo colombiano taglio cuscino di 13 carati — Anello in platino con diamanti e smeraldo taglio cuscino di 13 carati

Diadema fine Ottocento firmato Fontana in argento, oro e diamanti

Collana rivière di Harry Winston con diamanti e smeraldi colombiani

Virtual 3D world in jewelry with Marlù

Published on July 6, 2018

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The virtual world enters jewelry with the first store of Marlù ♦ ︎

The world of jewelry is largely linked to traditions. And this applies above all to the last part of the journey of a jewel, that is, sale. There is no place less tied to the time of a jewelry store, with its soft armchairs and soft lighting. Probably it will remain so for a long time, also because a certain type of clientele seeks precisely that sense of exclusivity that that get with this kind of furnitures.
But the times they are changing, not all customers are the same, not all jewels are created for the same type of audience. Here, then, that are coming ways of selling in tune with the times and, especially with the tastes of younger buyers, accustomed to live in the digital age. This news, in short, should not be taken lightly: the case of Marlù may, instead, be the first experiment of a long series.
Basically the novelty is this: in conjunction with the opening of the first monobrand in Rome of Marlù, in the Romaest shopping center, the Romagna brand of the Fabbri sisters inaugurates its first virtual boutique. You use it by downloading a free app on your smartphone (from the app stores for iPhone or Android). The app allows you to navigate in interactive mode, even in 3D, inside the store, discovering the products. Thanks to VR Experience technology, each collection «refers to dreamlike journeys that enhance its spirit and imagination, making it live in the round of the visitor. Also wanting in a three-dimensional dimension, thanks to the glasses that are available to the public in the Roman store “. It will be interesting to verify the impact, but it is a novelty for the world of jewelry.
Marlù offers five collections: Namastè, dedicated to oriental cults (cult product, the prayer bracelet) #TimeTo, Be woman, In my heart and Man. All jewels not virtual, of course. Rudy Serra

The five Mu Secrets

Published on July 1, 2018

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Jewelry made in Valenza of a brand born from the initiative of five women: The Secrets of Mu ♦

Place five women (Diletta Teloni, the founder, and Federica Benzi, Ombretta Mangolini, Laura Casè, Lella Dassie) on a lost continent: the result is I Segreti di Mu (The Mu Secrets), brand that was born and raised on the fertile ground of Valenza, country of the Italian’s fine jewelry. Clarify, though, that Mu, land located in the Pacific Ocean, was an area which had as its northern boundary as the Hawaiian Islands and the southern border an imaginary line drawn between Easter Island and Fiji. Continent mythologized, but invisible: it’s disappeared. From this fanciful idea was born the brand I Segreti di Mu, Secrets, supported by a company like Smith Luxury Goods, which specializes in jewelry manufacturing for third parties. The secret, in fact, are revealed through the production of jewels in which the silhouette of the droplet becomes the fundamental element. rounded shapes, water, and with a hand-crafted (as shown in the video on this page) are transformed into rings, necklaces and earrings. Gold, diamonds and secrets: a mix that has undoubtedly a charm. Giulia Netrese

I Segreti di Mu: anello in oro bianco con diamanti

Ciondolo Goccia in oro bianco e diamanti

Orecchini Goccia in oro bianco e diamanti

Orecchini della collezione Stilla in oro rosa e diamanti

Jewels, young people do shopping in this way

Published on June 26, 2018

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Online or offline? Via internet or in a traditional store? A survey reveals the preferences of young people in jewelry shopping ♦ ︎

Who buys, but also who sells jewels, for some years has a question: is it better to buy (or sell) online? Or is the traditional shop still the preferred place to buy (or sell) a ring, a necklace, a bracelet? These questions are even more burning with regard to young people, so-called Millenials. But do the assumptions correspond to the truth?
Now, to add an element of reflection, comes the survey of the I-Am Group, conducted in Britain, but with results that should not deviate much from one country to another. In the survey, made known by Professional Jeweler, and conducted among young people between 18 and 35 years, surprises above all data: the percentage of those who would buy an online jewel is high, 26%. But 74% still prefer to buy a jewel in the store. But if those who sell jewelry could smile in the light of these results, there is an aspect that is not favorable to traditional stores. Almost half of the respondents (46%) are not satisfied with the treatment received. In particular, the criticisms are directed to shop staff, not sufficiently empathetic and prepared. So much so that almost a third (28%) of respondents would easily buy in stores without staff. But, above all, 71% say that store staff need to be more informed. Another interesting aspect: young people prefer multi-brand stores compared to single-brand stores.
Conclusion: the physical jewelry store still has cards to play, but the staff must be informed about what they sell, as well as being kind to the customer. And focusing on one brand is dangerous, unless the brand has enough strength to convince a Millennial to enter the store. Cosimo Muzzano

gioielleria1 — Anelli con smeraldi in gioielleria

Birks, petals for Meghan

Published on June 10, 2018

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Orecchini con ciondolo in oro e diamanti della collezione Pétale

Birks, the favorite jewelry brand from Meghan Markle, launches the new Pétale collection ♦ ︎
Birks is a Canadian jewelry company that has a long tradition, started four centuries ago in Sheffield, England. The current brand was born however in 1879 when Henry Birks opened a jewelry boutique in the heart of Montreal. In North America it is now a small empire. Well known in Canada and the US, however, in Europe it became famous because it is the favorite brand of Meghan Markle, at least until before the marriage with Prince Harry (now who knows).
In any case, Birks did not allow herself to be impressed by the fame that was added thanks to the Duchess of Sussex and launched a new collection, Birks Pétale inspired by the petals of a flower. A simple shape, which translates into rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings in gold and pavé diamonds (but there is also a cheaper version in silver). Prices are low: it starts at less than $ 200 for silver jewelry, and goes up to 1500 for the two biggest diamond earrings. Lavinia Andorno

Bracciale con ciondolo in oro e diamanti

Birks, orecchini in oro della collezione Pétale

Anelli impilabili: in argento, oro giallo e diamanti, oro rosa e diamanti

Kate Middleton’s jewels

Published on May 24, 2018

Kate Middleton, mentre va al matrimonio del principe Harry e di Meghan Markle. Al dito l'anello con zaffiro appartenuto a Diana

The jewels of Kate Middleton are not just those of the royal family. Here are the favorite jewelry brands from Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge ♦

When he was born the eldest son, George, Kate Middleton presented herself to the public with the royal baby and ring that William gave her for the engagement. And with the birth of the second child, the ritual is again repeated. And the one worn by Kate is not ring whichever: it is a jewel with a big sapphire and diamonds, belonged to William’s mother, Princess Diana. And it is the engagement ring that Diana Spencer received in turn by Charles. After the death of Diana, Charles gave the ring to his eldest son, who in turn gave it to Kate when he asked her to marry him. To be precise, the ring was made by Garrard, who claims to be “the oldest jewelery in the world”: although the definition seems risky (the Mellerios were in Paris already in the seventeenth century), but the house has solid traditions, since it was founded in London by George Wickes Garrard in 1735. The Duchess of Cambridge, wife of William, second in line of succession to the throne of England, after his father, Charles, has a passion for jewelry . But not only for those very precious that has received with the princely marriage. Kate Middleton, in fact, also likes to wear the jewelry of Zara, or those of the online boutique Merci Maman. Or, again, the jewels of Monica Vinader, that Kate wore before the wedding and the jewelry of Claudia Bradby, who is a personal friend of the princely couple Williams and Kate Middleton. Matilde de Bounvilles

Kate Middleton con William e la secondogenita. Al dito l'anello ricevuto per il fidanzamento — Kate Middleton con William e la secondogenita. Al dito l’anello ricevuto per il fidanzamento

L'anello al dito della duchessa di Cambridge — L’anello al dito della duchessa di Cambridge

Kate Middleton con il primogenito, George, il marito William e l'anello di diamanti e zaffiro appartenuto a Diana — Kate Middleton con il primogenito, George, il marito William e l’anello di diamanti e zaffiro appartenuto a Diana

L'anello di Kate Middleton, realizzato da Garrard — L’anello di Kate Middleton, realizzato da Garrard

L'anello di fidanzamento di Kate Middleton — L’anello di fidanzamento di Kate Middleton

La duchessa di Cambridge indossa il famoso anello con zaffiro anche in occasioni informali

Kate Middleton durante una visita ufficiale a un impianto energetico

Il matrimonio di Kate, il 29 aprile 2011. Gli orecchini sono con zaffiro e diamanti

Orecchini di perle naturali per Kate Middleton

La collana di Zara indossata da Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton con orecchini firmati Claudia Bradby

Claudia Bradby, bracciale River, con diamanti

The jewels of Meghan Markle

Published on May 20, 2018

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Meghan Markle con la tiara Diamond Bandeau a la tiara a fascia della Regina Mary, che la Regina Elisabetta le aveva prestato per l'occasione

The jewels for the wedding of Meghan Markle with Prince Harry. The royal tiara, the ring of Diana and two Cartier ♦ ︎
It was one of the questions surrounding Meghan Markle’s wedding with Prince Harry. Now the curiosity has been satisfied: the new Duchess of Sussex wore the tiara Diamond Bandeau of the royal collection on her wedding day. In particular it is the tiara in platinum and diamonds in the art deco style that has a long story. In fact, it belonged to Queen Mary and, later to Queen Elizabeth. And, for the occasion, by Harry’s wife, that is also the new Duke of Sussex. The royal tiara was not the only jewel worn by Meghan. Her face was also illuminated by a pair of Cartier earrings from the Windsor collection, while her wrist had a new bracelet, also by Cartier. The choice was not, of course, random.
According to tradition, Meghan has worn something new, something old, something used. And something blue. In the party after the official ceremony, the former actress showed off a ring with a large aquamarine. According to the experts of the royal house, it is the same ring worn by Harry’s mother, Princess Diana, during a private visit from Christie’s in 1997, on the occasion of the auction of her clothes. Perhaps a way to remember Diana too: during the ceremony, a seat was left empty just to remember the missing princess. Giulia Netrese

L'anello con acquamarina indossato da Merghan Markle — L’anello con acquamarina indossato da Merghan Markle

Meghan Markle e il principe Harry verso la festa dopo la cerimonia

La principessa Diana con l'anello con acquamarina — La principessa Diana con l’anello con acquamarina

Meghan Markle con la tiara in platino e diamanti, orecchini e bracciale di Cartier

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

Sex and the Florence

Published on April 29, 2018

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Sarah Jessica Parker con i gioielli di Kat Florence

Sarah Jessica Parker (Sex and the City) sued in court by British designer Kat Florence ♦ ︎
Sex and the lawyer. Sarah Jessica Parker, Carrie Bradshaw of the Sex and the City series, will act before the judges because of a jewelry collection. The story (which we told here) stems from the agreement with the British designer Kat Florence to promote a line of jewelry, Flawless Diamonds. But now the British designer has sued the American actress, who is basically accused of having snubbed the initiative. Sarah Jessica Parker would not have kept the agreement, which involved the promotion of the jewelry line, launched in 2016.
Kat Florence told the federal court in New York that the actress received $ 5 million (in installments) and 10% of all profits from the sale of jewelry, about $ 7.5 million. But the contract between Kat Florence and the American actress also predicted that the latter would promote the jewelry line through interviews, photo shoots, public appearances. Activities that, according to the designer, there would not have been. This is why Sarah Jessica Parker is accused of “breach of contract” and “negligent attitude”.
Kat Florence states that Parker made it extremely difficult to plan an event for the launch of the collection, granting only a possible date, and moreover, mid-afternoon. The designer therefore had to cancel the party despite having already invested over 1 million dollars. Not to mention that, later on, he would have avoided wearing the jewels and supporting the collection, refusing to do interviews on the jewelry line, he snubbed the inauguration of the designer’s London store, despite being in England. For Carrie Bradshaw this time the set will be in court. Rudy Serra

Sarah Jessica Parker fotografata da Peter Lindbergh

Anello Curve in oro bianco e diamanti. Prezzo: 8830 euro

Orecchini Bianca in oro bianco e diamanti. Prezzo: 4580 euro

Orecchini Cascata in oro bianco e diamanti. Prezzo: 10580 euro — Kat Florence, orecchini Cascata in oro bianco e diamanti. Prezzo: 10580 euro

Sarah Jessica Parker fotografata per Kat Florence Jewelry

Anello Galaxy in oro bianco e diamanti. Prezzo: 6830 euro

Kelly Xie at the sea

Published on April 17, 2018

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The sea seen through the eyes of the Chinese designer Kelly Xie: many colors and a fairy tale ♦ ︎
In a few years Kelly Xie has conquered the international scene. His small Maison was founded in 2012 in Shanghai, China. Like other designers in the great Asian country, she decided to take the best from Western and Eastern traditions. In her style happily mix the forms codified by European jewelry in the last two centuries with a taste and, above all, the technique of Chinese tradition. It is no coincidence that Kelly Xie studied Chinese painting with its watercolor nuances and the classic enamel technique for a decade. But her jewels are painted above all with the use of colored stones. Very colorful, as it is in the oriental taste, sometimes a bit fairytale, in which they mix so many bright colors. One of her most representative collections is Sea. The sea is mainly interpreted through its manifestations: shells and anemones that seem moved by the waves and a small siren. Yellow and white gold, diamonds, sapphires, tourmalines, garnets and golden baroque pearls are the tools used for the Kelly Xie collection. Rudy Serra

Gioiello a forma di conchiglia con perla dorata, granati, zaffiri, tormalina

Spilla della collezione Sea di Kelly Xie

Gioiello a forma di conchiglia con perla South Sea

Spilla a forma di sirenetta con perla di Tahiti

May’s Tefaf jewels

Published on April 10, 2018

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Suzanne Belperron, orecchini in platino con perle e diamanti, anni Cinquanta

Suzanne Belperron and Taffin protagonists of the spring edition of Tefaf in New York ♦ ︎
Founded in fairly recent times, in 1988, Tefaf is considered the world’s leading organization of art, antiques and design. It is a high level fair, with exceptional pieces. Also of jewels. But over time, Tefaf has multiplied by three: in Maastricht it covers 7,000 years of art history; New York Spring focuses on art and modern and contemporary design and New York Fall covers decorative and refined art from antiquity to the 1920s. To a certain extent, jewels never fail in any of these manifestations, even though the greatest quantity of pieces can be found at the Maastricht appointment in March.
Now, however, it is time of New York (4-8 May 2018). Also in this case there are interesting pieces. With two authors, in particular: Suzanne Belperon and James Claude Taffin de Givenchy, founder of the Taffin brand. Among the first, the catalog includes pieces with a collar-shaped collar in gold, 40 centimeters, from 1940, but also a geometric ring in silver and hematite of the ’30s, or a pair of clip-on earrings with pearls, platinum and diamonds. Of Taffin, a rose gold ring with garnet and ceramic, a brooch with spessartite cabochon and two earrings with diamonds in gold, ceramic and rose gold. In short, among many paintings, sculptures and antique furniture there is no shortage of jewelry to see. Federico Graglia

Bracciale art déco con corallo, onice e madreperla

Suzanne Belperron, collana in oro e diamanti, circa 1940

Reza, anello Swing, in oro giallo e bianco con diamanti

Taffin, orecchini asimmetrici con diamanti brown, ceramica e oro rosa

Taffin, spilla con spessartite cabochon, zaffiri birmani, argento ossidato, oro bianco e rosa

Taffin, anello in oro rosa con ceramica bianca e granato Malaya

Suzanne Belperron, anello geometrico in argento e ematite, anni Trenta

Cartier, collana revival antico Egitto. Realizzata con una placca di lapislazzuli scolpita, turchesi a forma di navette, all'interno di una cornice di diamanti a taglio circolare e smeraldi con taglio a calibro, diamanti — Cartier, collana revival antico Egitto. Realizzata con una placca di lapislazzuli scolpita, turchesi a forma di navette, all’interno di una cornice di diamanti a taglio circolare e smeraldi con taglio a calibro, diamanti

Collana di perle naturali grigie e diamanti

Sara Greco, from Salento to New York

Published on March 25, 2018

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The natural jewels of Silvia Greco, from Salento to the Diamond District of New York ♦ ︎
An olive tree grows in New York. It come from the Salento area of Puglia (Italy) famous for its centenarian olive trees. To grow the plant, but ideally, it is Sara Greco. The designer is part of the “I started as a child” category. In fact, she tells her parents to give her a goldsmith welder when she was 12 years old. She then studied as goldsmiths in Lecce, the capital city of Salento and then at the Tarì Design School near Caserta. Then, the turning point of her life. After a visit to New York as a tourist, she returned, but this time to work in a goldsmith’s company in the Diamond District of the Big Apple, where there are about 2,600 large and small businesses that revolve around the world of jewelry.
They must have liked the skills of Sara Greco, because the company then helped her obtain the visa 01, the one reserved for people of extraordinary skill, among the most difficult to obtain in the United States.
Then, Sara Greco has put to good use her creativity combined with the technical ability to create her own brand of jewelry. But without forgetting the land of the olive trees from which it comes. Her collections are in fact inspired by its cultural roots as well as nature. For example, she mainly uses raw crystals, with the natural form. And her jewels show the deep connection with the origins from the name, for example with the Terra degli Ulivi collections and the last, Terra Madre. And even the images of the jewels were taken by Salento photographers. On the other hand, the roots are the largest part of the trees. Lavinia Andorno

Bracciale e orecchini in argento e quarzo fumé

Ciondolo in quarzo citrino e argento cesellato

Ciondolo e orecchino in argento cesellato e cristallo di rocca

Collana della collezione Terra degli Ulivi con mica e tormalina nera

Jewels, but made in paper

Published on March 22, 2018

The jewels of paper (recycled): are the last frontier of sustainability ♦ ︎
It is very easy that none of the passionate readers of gioiellis.com will never buy a jewel made with paper. Which, then, is not a jewel but, if anything, an accessory, a decoration, a game. But if, by hypothesis, you like to use scissors and imagination to create something new, here is the book, indeed, an editorial project that’s right for you. It is called Carta Preziosa, the design of the paper jewel, and is curated by Bianca Cappello in collaboration with Comieco – National Consortium for the Recovery and Recycling of Cellulose-based Packaging, and by Skira Editore, Cartiera Paudice and Cartotecnica Print Finishing.
The book contains 21 «jewels», including necklaces, bracelets, rings and tiaras, made of colored cardboard, with 100% recycled material and colored with vegetable tints. These paper bijoux are to be built, worn and given away. The authors are 21 designers and contemporary artists who for years have made paper their main work tool. The presentation of the book-casket is scheduled for Monday, March 26, 2018 at 11.00, Sala Napoleonica of the Academy of Brera, in Milan.

For the mothers from leBebè

Published on March 16, 2018

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Collane in oro bianco con pavé micro-setting

A collection dedicated to mothers with leBebè, in gold or with micro pavé diamonds. Images and prices ♦ ︎
From June to September, according to statistics, more children are born. Maybe it is for what leBebè jewels has ready a new collection in view of the new summer. The brand, in fact, broadens its line of Classics dedicating to mothers a new collection in yellow gold, Le Coccole. They are small pendants, with a thin chain, or bracelets. They are available either in the shape of a heart with the engraving «leBebè», with the shape of a baby or a girl. Another new proposal of leBebè jewels are the Pavé Piccoli and the Pavé Mini in white gold in the micro-setting version, embedding with more diamonds that offers more light. At the time of purchase is given a warranty card, thanks to which leBebè gives the opportunity to leave the person to whom the jewel is donated a video dedication online, by connecting to the site https://www.videolebebe.eu/it/videodedica.
Some price: yellow gold necklace with engraved baby / baby nugget or heart with engraved leBebé logo: 112 euro, yellow gold bracelet with engraved baby / baby nugget or heart with engraved leBebé logo: 82 euro, white gold necklace with micro pavé -setting baby or girl (122 cm): 980 euro, white gold necklace with micro-setting pavé baby or girl (90 cm: 680 euro Alessia Mongrando

Bracciale in oro giallo con pepita bimbo/bimba incisa o cuore con logo leBebé inciso: 82 euro

Collana in oro giallo con pepita bimbo/bimba incisa o cuore con logo leBebé inciso: 112 euro

Collana in oro bianco con pavé micro-setting bimbo o bimba (122 centimetri): 980 euro

Diamonds and jewels with Bolaffi

Published on March 14, 2018

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Diamonds and jewels, plus watches, at the first Bolaffi 2018 auction in Milan ♦ ︎
Jewelry and watch auctions are back in Milan. To sale at auction is Bolaffi, that Tuesday, March 20, at the Grand Hotel et de Milan is ready to beat a selection of jewelry and watches. The auction top lots are two unmounted diamonds. One is a stepped emerald cut of 6.38 carats, color H, VS2 clarity with Gia certificate (lot 465). The other has an oval cut of 5.01 carats, color H, purity loupe-clean (lot 464), each auctioned starting from 55 thousand euros. A 3,66 carat Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond ring also comes with Gia certificate (lot 463, from 80 thousand euros).
Among the highlights of the jewelry catalog, Bolaffi signals a pair of dangle earrings in natural pearls, one white and one gray with diamonds (lot 458, base 20 thousand euros). Afterwards, a demi-parure in diamonds, emeralds and sapphires formed by a choker and earrings in two-tone gold with a jointed flowers motif (lot 459, base 20 thousand euros), a brooch of ruby from Burmese origin and diamonds in the shape of stylized bouquet in platinum, with a baguette-cut diamonds stem with en tremblant corollas (lot 462, base 12 thousand euros) and a set of Boucheron in gold, turtle and chrysoprase from the seventies (lot 297, base 5 thousand euros).
Ancient jewels include a Castellani yellow gold brooch from the mid-nineteenth century in archaeological style with carnel carvings depicting deities (lot 380, base 4 thousand euros), a hard gold rosé bracelet with Old Europe cut diamond in original box ( lot 260, base 7,500 euros) and two long platinum necklaces with pendant / clock in diamonds signed Leroy (lot 285, base 1,200 euros) and Cartier (lot 381, base 3 thousand euros).
The proposal includes some objet de vertu (objects of particular interest for reasons of history or workmanship) from the 18th century from a noble Italian family, including a refined agate Easter egg with a perforated yellow gold cage, engraved with flowers and decorated with the motto Votre amitié fait ma seule felicité, ie your friendship is my only felicity (lot 258, base 2 thousand euro).
Rolex and Patek Philippe
The watch catalog, consisting of 169 lots, ranges from precious and antique pocket models to the most modern and elegant wristwatches with a rich selection of Rolex Daytona, presented in numerous materials and references among which the unmistakable 6239 with the famous dial Paul Newman (lot 168, base 90 thousand euros). There is no shortage of examples of other Swiss brands, such as the Patek Philippe Hour Glass in platinum and diamonds indexes (lot 166, base 40 thousand euros) and the Royal Oak Dual Time Audemars Piguet (lot 165, base 6 thousand euros).
Destined to fans of the military genre are a single-handed Lemoni Chronograph (lot 9, base 1,200 euros) and a Rolex MKII (lot 66, base 700 euros), both supplied to the English Navy during the Second World War.
Finally, among the fine pocket-sized specimens we find a retrograde Swiss watch with complete calendar and sundial on the back, extremely rare (lot 156, base 11 thousand euros) and an antique English clock with automaton and enamels signed Dormer (lot 155, base 7 thousand EUR).
Auction
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Milan – Grand Hotel et de Milan, via Manzoni 29
10 am, Jewels
4.30 pm, Clocks
Exposure
Milan – Bolaffi, via Manzoni 7
from Saturday 17 to Monday 19 March 2018 (Sunday included), from 10 to 18

Diamante taglio smeraldo a gradini di 6,38 carati

Parure in oro, tartaruga e crisoprasio di Boucheron

Anello con diamante Fancy Vivid Yellow di 3,66 carati

The jewels of Tefaf

Published on March 11, 2018

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Girocollo Glycines di Philippe Wolfers, Art Nouveau. Oro, tormalina intagliata, opale intagliato, rubini, granato

The jewels return to the Tefaf of Maastricht. Here are some of the most interesting pieces ♦ ︎
Tefaf is back (Maastricht, 10-18 March). Founded in 1988, the Dutch city fair is considered the world’s premier appointment for art, antiques, design and special jewelery. Although it has recently multiplied with two events in spring and autumn in New York, the original Tefaf in Maastricht is still the most awaited event. Managed as a non-profit foundation, Tefaf boasts a tradition of masterpieces in every category of art, design and antiques, but also of Haute Joaillerie. And even this year the strong pieces of jewelry are not lacking. You can find very different jewels, from a gold pendant, emeralds and enamel made in Spain in the eighteenth century, to a ring by the Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro, or the bracelet with matching ring of Cartier in 18k yellow gold, amethyst and turquoise , dated between 1966 and 1969. But there is no shortage of contemporary jewels, such as earrings with smoky quartz, brown diamonds, bronze and white gold from Hemmerle. It’s also by the refined German Maison is the Harmony bracelet with aquamarine, aluminum and white gold with a diameter of about 8 centimeters, another piece of great design.
Among other things, more in general, Tefaf boasts a great deal of control over the quality, authenticity and condition of the objects proposed: an aspect not to be underestimated when buying vintage pieces. Federico Graglia

Hemmerle, bracciale Harmony con acquamarina, alluminio e oro bianco

Hemmerle, orecchini con quarzo fumé, diamanti brown e oro bianco

Hemmerle, spilla con zaffiro, ferro e oro bianco

Hemmerle, anello in rame, oro bianco e zaffiro

Arnaldo Pomodoro, anello in oro bianco e giallo, con una sfera traforata

Cartier, bracciale e anello in oro giallo 18 carati, ametista, turchese (1966-1969)

Oro smeraldi e smalto 6 x 45 cm 2.4 x 1.8 in — Spilla spagnola del Settecento in oro, smeraldi e smalto

Spilla Calabrone firmata Fabergé con diamanti, rubini e perle

The jewels of the Oscar 2018

Published on March 5, 2018

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Giada Colagrande, assieme al marito Willem Defoe, con orecchini e anello della collezione Eden in oro bianco e diamanti, collier e bracciale Masterpiece Eden in oro bianco e diamanti di Damiani

The jewels worn at the Oscars 2018 by the movie stars: Damiani, Tiffany, Harry Winston and … ♦ ︎
Who won the 2018 Oscars? All right, the jury has rewarded film, director, actress … But who, really, has won the statuette of liking in front of the flash of the photographers? Much of the success (or failure) depends on the dress and the jewelry worn. As always, the stars who parade on the red carpet in the most important evening for the cinema compete in the exhibition of jewels that, it is good to remember for those who do not know, are almost never owned by them, but are lent by the great Maison. Impossible to list all the jewels that have sparkled under the lights of the evening.
Damiani, for example, was chosen by Giada Colagrande. The Italian recording and actress, who joined her husband Willem Defoe as Best Supporting Actor for the film Un sogno called Florida, wore earrings and ring from the Eden collection in white gold and diamonds, the Masterpiece Eden necklace and bracelet in white gold and Damiani diamonds.
Gal Gadot, on the other hand, wore a jewel from the Tiffany Blue Book 2018 collection: a necklace with a 27-carat aquamarine and more than a thousand diamonds. “Inspired by the Tiffany Art Deco jewels of the 1930s, the platinum and diamonds necklace with aquamarine has classic lines but a graphic form, which gives it an absolutely modern look”, commented Reed Krakoff, Tiffany & Co.’s chief artistic officer « It took about a year to make it with perfect stones, supplied in a totally ethical manner ». In Tiffany also the director Greta Gerwig, who wore a collier from the Maison’s archives designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany (1910-1920), earrings with diamonds and a ring with sapphires. And in Tiffany also Zoey Deutch, with earrings and rings in platinum and diamonds.

Greta Gerwig ha indossato un collier degli archivi della Maison disegnato da Louis Comfort Tiffany (1910-1920), orecchini con diamanti e un anello con zaffiri

Allison Janney, con collier di diamanti di Forevermark

Jennifer Garner, con orecchini di diamanti e zaffiri di Piaget

Meryl Streep con gioielli firmati Fred Leighton

Nicole Kidman con orecchini di diamanti Harry Winston

Salma Hayek ha indossato gioielli per olrew 4,2 milioni di dollari firmati Harry Winston

Gal Gadot con collier con acquamarina da 27 carati e più di mille diamanti di Tiffany

Zoey Deutch, con orecchini e anelli in platino e diamanti di Tiffany

In Paris, 250 artist jewels

Published on March 5, 2018

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From Calder to Koons: in Paris, the artist’s jewelery from the Diane Venet collection. Until 8 July ♦ ︎
What does a woman do with the soul of an artist and wife of a sculptor? He makes a collection of jewels. But of special jewels, created by other artists. So Diane Venet, wife of Bernar Venet, in 30 years has put together a considerable collection, which often goes around the world. Now, however, Paris does great things and from 7 March to 8 July 2018 the Musée des Arts Décoratifs dedicates space to the great collection: De Calder à Koons, bijoux d’artistes. The colletion idéale de Diane Venet.
That is truly vast: 230 pieces, plus another 20 lent by galleries and owners, with jewel-sculptures by famous artists, such as Alexander Calder, Jeff Koons, Max Ernst, Pablo Picasso, Niki de Saint Phalle, Caesar, Takis and Louise Bourgeois, Dalì and, of course, Bernar Venet. In all, there are 150 authors represented in the collection. The materials used are largely traditional: gold, silver, bronze, enamel. The jewels designed by the artists have often been made by goldsmiths.
«My passion for the jewel of art was born the day when Bernar enjoyed wrapping my left ring finger a thin silver wand … This gesture, touching in its spontaneity, had another effect on me , to discover the little known universe of these unique art jewels, precious for their rarity and their symbolic load often at the origin of their creation “, said Diane Venet. Of course, some of these jewels are miniature sculptures, not wearable, but others have been conceived as works of art to put on the finger or around the neck. They are real jewels. But with a twist that reveals the style and creativity of the author. Rudy Serra
De Calder à Koons, bijoux d’artistes. The colletion idéale de Diane Venet
Musée des Arts Décoratifs
107, rue de Rivoli, Paris
Tuesday to Sunday: 11 am-6pm
Tickets from 9 to 13 euros

Damien Hirst. Pill Charm Bracelet, 2004, argento

Luciano Fontana, bracciale Elisse Concetto Spaziale, 1967

Victor Vasarely, bracelet Jolie, 1985, argento e smalto

Bernar Venet, anello Ligne indéterminée, oro, 1998

Alessa, love at first sight

Published on February 18, 2018

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Bracciale Amara collection, bracciale Arrow

Alessa Jewelry, a brand born from the love between designers Yuvraj Pahuja and Alessandra Robles. With a modern and strong style ♦ ︎
There are those who love jewelry. And who loves jewelers. Or, perhaps, both things together. As in the case of Alessa, a jewelery brand that is curiously divided between Dubai and Guatemala. In fact, as well as a Maison of jewelry, Alessa is a love story. As in the films, the young couple formed by Yuvraj Pahuja and Alessandra Robles met during the courses at the Gemological Institute of America. In this way love for gems has been joined by mutual passion. In 2009 the two decided to combine their life path with the profession and Alessa Jewelry was born. The style of the collections is modern, sometimes angular, with a marked design. For this reason, the brand has been invited to the Design Room of VicenzaOro January.
The activity of the two designers is not improvised: the Pahuja family has been in the jewelry business for five generations and Yuvraj has managed the family business in Dubai before co-founded Alessa Jewelry. Alessandra Robles grew up in Guatemala, in contact with the culture and the arts of her country. White or pink gold, with diamonds and precious stones are the basic elements of Alessa’s recipe, next to the couple’s harmony. Giulia Netrese

Orecchini a freccia in oro bianco con diamanti bianchi e neri

Orecchini a freccia in oro bianco con diamanti bianchi. Prezzo: 7495 dollari

Collana Arrow, con diamanti bianchi e neri

Orecchini a freccia in oro rosa e diamanti bianchi

Orecchini Diamondaze in oro rosa, diamanti e dipinti a mano

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High jewelery, the Régalia of Vuitton

Louis Vuitton presents the new collection of high jewelry, Régalia, which marks the debut of Francesca Amfitheatrof ♦ ︎

Jewels in Monte-Carlo with Artcurial

Artcurial jewels and diamonds july auction at the Hôtel Hermitage in Monte-Carlo ♦ ︎

Virtual 3D world in jewelry with Marlù

The virtual world enters jewelry with the first store of Marlù ♦ ︎

The five Mu Secrets

Jewelry made in Valenza of a brand born from the initiative of five women: The Secrets of Mu ♦

Jewels, young people do shopping in this way

Online or offline? Via internet or in a traditional store? A survey reveals the preferences of young people in jewelry shopping ♦ ︎

Birks, petals for Meghan

Kate Middleton’s jewels

The jewels of Meghan Markle

A cascade of diamonds at Christie’s

Sex and the Florence

Kelly Xie at the sea

May’s Tefaf jewels

Sara Greco, from Salento to New York

Jewels, but made in paper

For the mothers from leBebè

Diamonds and jewels with Bolaffi

The jewels of Tefaf

The jewels of the Oscar 2018

In Paris, 250 artist jewels

Alessa, love at first sight