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Alessa, love at first sight

Published on February 18, 2018

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

Broggian for the operations in Vhernier

Published on February 12, 2018

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New manager on the upper floors of Vhernier: Andrea Broggian, who assumes the position of chief operating officer ♦ ︎
A new managerial structure for Vhernier. The Piedmontese brand, with roots in Milan and stores in Via Monte Napoleone, in New York, Miami, and London, has appointed Andrea Broggian as chief operating officer. Objective: to manage and increase the expansion of the house at both national and international level. Broggian comes from a family born in the expertise in the field of diamonds and precious stones and that has then expanded the skills in jewelry. After the experience as an entrepreneur and CEO in the family group, in which he worked for 30 years and which led to being present in the most prestigious retailers of over fifty countries, Andrea Broggian has collaborated with Mikimoto and Chaumet, he led the birth and the affirmation of the Mimì brand and subsequently held the role of chief operating officer at Mattioli in Turin. He has also been president of the Club degli Orafi and collaborates with institutions including the Italian Gemological Institute (Igi) and The World Jewelery Confederation (Cibjo).

Orecchini Vague Volta Celeste, con zaffiri e diamanti

Orecchini della collezione Eclisse in oro e giada

Collier Orange Velvet, in titanio e 2.427 diamanti più una spessartite con la stessa tonalità

VHERNIER collana Orange Velvet in titanio diamanti e spessartite details — La spessartite al centro di Orange Velvet

Arteau’s art

Published on February 9, 2018

alta gioielleria/Design

Orecchini in oro, argento annerito, spinella della Tanzania, trsavorite, spinello grigio del Madagascar, spinelli birmani, diamanti

Unique pieces, colors, quality stones: the art of true French jewelry in the repertoire of Arteau ♦ ︎
Take off an M at Stéphane Marteau and you will have one of the finest French jewelry houses, Arteau. Since 1954 the French brand has continued a family tradition, because, as the chronicles recount with a hint of irony, the designer “from his earliest age infests his father’s workshop, jeweler before him”. Only that the jewelry company first worked for the big French brands. But after having produced for third parties, like many of his colleagues, Stéphane Marteau decided to launch his jewelery production. And high class. Arteau uses so many noble and colored stones that come from half the world, from Sri Lanka to Namibia. Even the style is exclusive, but always in the wake of tradition. Colors, but combined with sensitivity. And next to the creativity of the sketch still used today, to the traditional means that have been kept in the artisans bags for centuries, now are also computers for Cad design. But what matters is that the realization is still entrusted to the ability of the hands and every jewel retains its uniqueness. The pieces for sale in the Place Vendôme atelier in Paris are among the most exclusive jewels you can find today. Giulia Netrese

Orecchino in oro, argento annerito, agata, granati, diamanti

Anello in oro, tormalina verde della Namibia, spinelli birmani rossi e grigi, diamanti

Anello in oro rosa, argento anneriti, tormalina del Mozambico, spinelli della Tanzania

Orecchini in oro, titanio, calcedonio, rodocrosite, 387 zaffiri, 238 spinelli

Anello in oro rosa, argento annerito, tsavorite, zaffiri gialli, diamanti

Anello in oro rosa con spinello, pietra luna, diamanti

The jewels to eat

Published on February 6, 2018

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Rita Martinez Art Jewellery, A mi no me gusta el dulc

In Bologna, ethical jewels with a theme of food and sweets with a theme of jewelery ♦ ︎
Food to wear? Or jewelry to eat? The unusual menu is staged in Bologna, February 14 to 25, at the Grand Hotel Majestic «former Baglioni. Precisely on Valentine’s Day, in fact, there are the Sweet Conversations of Redefining the Jewel, by Sonia Patrizia Catena. More than just eating, in truth, the idea is to speak (and watch) of sustainable, ethical jewelry.
Therefore, inside the hotel, a traveling exhibition is staged around the idea of food-themed jewels. The jewels are made of natural and sustainable materials, but there are also jewelry-themed sweets, to satisfy sight and palate. Everything will be at Café Marinetti in combination with the traditional Sunday brunch. The protagonists are ten jewels designed by Italian and foreign artists combined with the creations of four confectioners, one for each city, of Bologna, Verona, Florence and Genoa. The jewels will be exhibited together with the creations of the involved pastry chef, which will serve as inspiration. Hence the name of the event, “sweet conversation”.
Here are the names of the participants: MICartapesta aka Michela Boschetto, Chimajarno, Elena dp Crea, Fragiliadesign, Frilli Colombo, Giuliana Kobayashi Mantovi, Rita Martinez Art Jewelry, Francesca R. Sansoni, Ag Art aka Agnese Taverna and Maria Tenore.
After Bologna, the sweet conversations about the jewels will be in Verona in April, coinciding with the opening of the Due Torri hotel terraces, in May in Genoa (Hotel Bristol), during the Mother’s Day, in June in Florence, at the Bristol Palace, during Pitti Uomo. Margherita Donato

Giuliana Mantovi, Nima Acessóries Arte,Café brasileiro

Survey: the jewels for Valentine’s Day

Published on February 1, 2018

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Recarlo, anello con sette diamanti, quello centrale con taglio cuore

Valentine’s Day is perfect for giving a jewel. 68% of Italians argue it ♦ ︎
Who knows if Valentine’s Day is the same for everyone? Certainly, according to research conducted on behalf of Inhorgenta, the jewelry fair in Munich (16-19 February), Italians see the jewel as an almost indispensable gift. The per cent emerges from the interviews on 1,118 consumers. Result: for 77% of Italians, a jewel must have a particular value and 40% are careful to choose a single piece. “Our survey shows that those who combine classic design with an individual note have a good chance of making their loved one happy on Valentine’s Day,” says Inhorgenta’s executive director Stefanie Mändlein. You can customize the jewels using, for example, with an engraving or a precious stone of your favorite color. Which? It also depends on the time and trends observed on the catwalks of New York, Paris or Milan. Although, when jewelry and stone are of value, fashion matters less: 64% of Italians are convinced that diamond jewelry in the future will be as current as today. And 68% want necklaces, rings and bracelets to be made of gold and diamonds or materials of the same value.
Also according to the Inhorgenta survey, to increase the value of the gift it is better to donate the jewel on a special day: 68% of Italians recommend to associate jewels with a special occasion, such as Valentine’s Day, to increase their emotional value. They accorde whit this opinion both women (73%) and men (63%).

Giorgio Visconti, solitaire, oro bianco e diamante

Trollbeads, bracciale con lo stop a forma di rosa in argento

Vhernier anelli KIss Spire Eclisse in oro

Jewels and stones that will have more value in 2018

Published on January 16, 2018

news/Diamanti

Tiffany Blue Book2013 , anello con spinello rosso centrale taglio ovale, circondato da spessartiti e diamanti bianchi taglio tondo

The auction house Bonhams has analyzed the trend of jewelry and stones most in demand and that will increase in value. For example, rubies and … ♦ ︎
What treasure have you hidden at home? Or in a bank safe? Perhaps you do not know that, but like for paintings or stock shares, even jewels are subject to variation in their value. Stones that twenty years ago were scarcely considered or even referred to as defective, such as brown diamonds, are now also used for high jewelery. In short, it is good to know the value of what you have.
The Bonhams auction house, for example, has revealed to the Professional Jeweler website what jewels are supposed to be more in demand in 2018 and, therefore, get a higher price. Here are the ten precious that in 2018 will increase in value according to Jean Ghika, Bonhams world jewelry director.
1) Colored diamonds. If ten years ago a vivid blue diamond was estimated at 200,000 to 300,000 dollars per carat, today the value has risen 2-3 million. A growth rate higher than the stock exchange or real estate. In short, it was an excellent investment. But now? According to Jean Ghika, “the market today is more informed and the beauty and rarity of these stones is fully appreciated. Colored diamonds of yellow, pink and blue in all sizes and hue are increasingly requested by buyers all over the world». And the value is set to rise, according to the Fancy Color Research Foundation. The average price of all blue diamonds rose by 8.1% over two years.
2) Rubies. Red stone is one of the most sought after in the last two years, surpassing the appeal of sapphires and emeralds. Bonhams, for example, brings an art deco ring from Lacloche, with a five-carat non-heated Burmese ruby, sold for £ 30,000 in 2007. An equivalent ruby on a Cartier ring has been sold at over £ 362,000 recently , with an increase of 1,108% in just seven years.
3) White diamonds. They remain among the right choices to preserve the value of a jewel. According to the auction house, there is a growing interest in diamonds with an antique, handmade cut from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco period. They have a great charm and are distinguished compared to perfectly cut diamonds of nowadays.
4) Sapphires. Although slightly less than the ruby, the sapphire maintains a great appeal. Also because, next to the classic blue color, sapphires are available in a wide variety of shades, even rare ones like the padparadscha (pinkish-orange). The rarity of some nuances makes the sapphire much sought after by collectors and, therefore, preserves or increases its value. Also because sapphires of historical mines, like those of Kashmir, are among the rarest and most sought after.
5) Emeralds. The same discourse of the sapphires also applies to the green stones par excellence. However, the value depends largely on the color of the stone and on the clarity. High quality untreated (certified) stones from Colombia are in high demand and have seen a significant increase in value over the past decade.
6) Belle Epoque and Art Déco. Late nineteenth and early twentieth century are two golden periods for jewelry and are increasingly appreciated. In the last decade the value of antique jewelry has increased by 54%. In particular, jewels of the period 1945-1975 increased by 88.9% and those of art deco (1920s and 1930s) and Belle Epoque (1890-1915) by 71.8%.
7) Jewels of great Maisons. Over time, the value of the jewels of major brands resist better. But, even better, in recent years have seen prices rally. Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, Verdura, Suzanne Belperron and Tiffany, for example, are increasingly requested brands at auction.
8) Natural pearls. Pearls yes, but not cultivated. They are those who have seen their value multiply in recent years. The data of Art Market Research, reports Professional Jeweler, indicate a 286.1% increase in the price of natural pearls in the last decade.
9) Great designers. There is not only the signature of the great Maison to raise the price of jewels. Even the jewels of artists or designers such as Suzanne Belperron, Coco Chanel, Hemmerle, Georges Braque, Daniel Brush or Andrew Grima are in great demand.
10) Spinels. Red is fashionable, but it is not said to be ruby. The spinels are very similar to the rubies and are just as beautiful to see on a jewel. That’s why rings, necklaces or bracelets with large spinels are sprouting higher and higher prices. According to Bonhams, there is considerable interest in spinels and many collectors want to buy them. Federico Graglia

Anello con diamanti rosa marquise e Fancy Light Blue al centro

Anello con rubino sangue di piccione non riscaldato

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

Anello stile Art Deco in platino, diamanti e zaffiro

John Rubel, anello con oro bianco, smeraldo, zaffiri e diamanti

Anello Art Deco di Boucheron con una grossa acquamarina. Venduto per 19mila euro

Bulgari, collana della collezione Giardini Italiani

Orecchini con perle naturali e diamanti appartenuti alla imperatrice Eugenia di Francia

Orecchini Coquillage di Suzanne Belperron

Jewels with gold hidden in computers

Published on January 16, 2018

ORO/news

Orecchini in oro e opali. Prezzo: 168 dollari

Gold hidden in computers turns into jewelry with opals. The idea is from Dell and Nikki Reed ♦ ︎
“That computer is a jewel”. Sometimes you hear a phrase like that, usually by a technology enthusiast. Now, however, it can be interpreted literally. In Las Vegas, at the Ces, the consumer electronics fair, one of the largest groups of PCs, Dell, presented a collection of jewelry made from recycled gold from the motherboards of PCs. In fact, in the heart of computers, a tiny gold connection is often used, because metal is an excellent conductor of electricity and, therefore, of data. When you change a computer, on average every five to six years, this small amount of gold ends up in waste. The actress and activist Nikki Reed decided to reuse it thanks to Dell, who also announced that she wanted to use recycled gold for the motherboards of the next computers. The jewelry line is called Circular Collection and includes rings, earrings and twins with a circular shape. The 14 and 18 carat gold is used together with opals, obviously with ethically certified provenance.
The raw materials recoverable from electronic waste, including gold, platinum, silver, copper and palladium, have an estimated value of 55 billion dollars. But for now the recycling is documented only for 8.9 million tons of waste. Alessia Mongrando

Orecchini pendenti della Circular Collection. Prezzo: 148 dollari

Nikki Reed, orecchini in oro riciclato e opali

Nikki Reed, anelli in oro riciclato e opali

Nikki Reed, gemelli con opali. Prezzo: 348 dollari

Gala Rotelli, jewelry for dreamers

Published on January 15, 2018

bracciale/Argento/Rings/COLLANE

The Dreamers collection, jewels by Gala Rotelli, among abstract painting and design ♦ ︎
A very concrete dreamer. Despite her latest collection is called The Dreamers, Gala Rotelli is a designer who does not lose sight of the concreteness. On the contrary, she has the objective of translating signs and dreams into objects: her jewelry. The road is that from color, painting and, more generally, creativity leads to the discovery of matter. That said, it seems the description of an artistic activity. And, in fact, the parameters are precisely those: daughter of the painter and sculptor Marco Nereo Rotelli, Gala is inspired by the blue of Yves Klein (French painter who came to patent a particular shade of this color), but also to Jackson Pollock. So much so that, before throwing himself headlong into the jewelry, she also created objects inspired by the abstraction of the American painter.
To get to designing jewelery, Gala graduated in Architecture at the University of Florence, worked in Milan and New York, attended Design and Trend Forecasting at the Parsons School of Design in Paris, and studied Modern Art at the Sotheby’s Institute of Art of London, followed the Masters in Jewelery Design at the School of Design of the Milan Polytechnic. Finally, in 2016 he chose to make the jewelry designer full time, with a studio and workshop in Milan.
The Dreamers
The Dreamers, the latest collection of Gala Rotelli, is made of 24 carat gold-plated silver («24 carats because it gave the right amount of yellow to the jewels that have a silver base»). The jewels are inspired by celestial symbols, natural themes and some iconic images of modern art. «The underlying concept is that every woman, when she undertakes to realize her dream, becomes better, strengthens her identity, is more beautiful and luminous. And unconsciously begins a process of empowerment», explains the designer. «The jewels are produced in Valenza, the glasses in Murano, the ceramics in Este or Vietri: each one corresponds to a territory of competence, but because the forms speak (the stars of the sky become jugs, the flowers of Andy Warhol that they are transformed into earrings, the dripping of Pollock becomes a dish) are ready to overcome the Italian borders to remember the beauty of dreams even to those who are not Italian».
The Gala Rotelli’s jewelry are on sale on the website that has her name, in her studio in Via Aurelio Saffi 25 in Milan and from February on the emerging e-commerce site Denoise Design. Soon they will also arrive in boutiques and physical stores. A few indicative prices: a double moon lapis ring 250 euros, Arcobaleno bracelet 680 euros, Spirale Luna bracelet 360 euros, Tao ring 220 euros.

Anello doppia luna lapis lato — Anello doppia

Gala Rotelli, bracciale Le cose che rinascono

The 2017 was a golden year for Italian jewelery

Published on January 13, 2018

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Laboratorio Garavelli, la scelta delle pietre

On the eve of VicenzaOro, the IEG Observatory on Gold and Jewelry photographs the situation: sales increase. And between Valenza, Arezzo and Vicenza wins … ♦ ︎
Countdown to VicenzaOro January (19-24 January). While the classic fair model is in full transformation, as evidenced by the original road undertaken by Fiera Vicenza, the uncertainties are still many. What will the VicenzaOro result really be? Expectations are positive, also because after a few difficult years for the jewelry world, due to the economic crisis, good data about consumption and spending trends can make even the goldsmith companies smile.
The data released by the Observatory on the gold and jewelery sector of the Italian Exhibition Group (the group that organizes VicenzaOro), indicate an increase in production and turnover for the first nine months of 2017. The average index of total turnover of the sector, specifies the analysis of the Observatory, increased by 6.2% in the three quarters of last year compared to the same period of 2016, by 2% at the national level and with a peak of 8.2% for sales abroad. Even better: for the production, the average index increased by 13% compared to the same period of 2016.
Export is flying
In absolute terms, exports of gold and jewelery made in Italy in September 2017 amounted to 5.2 billion euros (5.176 billion euros), equal to +13% in value, considering an average price of gold substantially similar to that of 2016. This exploit is explained by the restarting of consumption in India, Russia and the US. The last two, in particular, are very important for Made in Italy jewelry, which fits into this scenario with interesting rates, especially with regard to the US market. In the US, the trend in demand for jewelry and bijoux made in Italy in the first nine months of 2017 rose by 21% in value. It’s ok also for Europe, in contrast with the global trend. In France, Italian jewelery and jewelery exports rose by 44% in the first nine months, 14% in Germany and 22% in Spain. In Italy, Italian jewels report turnover increasing by more than 12%.
The Observatory has also quantified the different business between the poles of jewelery. Alessandria (Valenza) in the first nine months of 2017 recorded a turnover value of 1.5 billion euro, Arezzo an export of 1.4 billion, while Vicenza and the surrounding area is about 1 billion euro.

L'ingresso a VicenzaOro January 2017 — L’ingresso a VicenzaOro January 2017

Bliss Valentine’s Day

Published on January 11, 2018

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Collier in oro e diamanti collezione Splendori. Prezzo: 999 euro

For Valentine’s Day, Bliss’s jewels dedicated to lovers. Images and prices ♦ ︎
For love there is no date, there is no age, no borders are closed. Yet there is a day when love is more love than others: Valentine’s Day. Tradition has it that February 14 is the celebration of couples of any kind, of any country, with any relationship. And since love is precious, it is often associated with a piece of jewelry. Here, then, that jewelry manufacturers always prepare their proposals for Valentine’s Day with particular attention. This is also the case of Bliss, the Damiani group’s brand, which has prepared a selection of jewels for the day of lovers in tune with the celebrated theme. And that is hearts in white or pink gold in the form of bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings. Jewels can satisfy any level of economic availability. The bracelet in silver and cubic zirconia with charms of the #Mywords collection has a starting point of 89 euros, while for the necklace in gold and diamonds of the Splendori collection it rises to 999 euros, passing through the Akoya pearl necklace of the Ama collection with starting from 690 euros. Giulia Netrese

Bliss, bracciale con ciondolo in ottone rodiato e glitter con perle shell. Collezione Glittermania. Prezzo: 49 euro

Bracciale in argento e zirconi con charms collezione #Mywords. A partire da 89 euro

Collana di perle giapponesi qualità Akoya collezione Ama. A partire da 690 euro

The circles of Gismondi 1754

Published on January 6, 2018

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Anello della collezione Aura in oro lucido

Gismondi 1754, a long history between concentric circles and a stage with Jane Fonda ♦ ︎
It’s September 19, 2017: Jane Fonda at the Emmy Awards wears an impressive set of diamonds and emeralds. The signature is that of a jeweler from Genoa, Gismondi 1754. Who almost ran the risk of losing this global stage: the Rugiada jewelery set, designed by the owner and designer of the Ligurian Maison, Massimo Gismondi, the day before the ceremony, was still in Italy. After the final approval in Portofino, the necklace and the matching earrings were sent to the historic boutique in Genoa for the last control and the insurance procedure, before taking them to the United States, where the Hollywood star finally wore it. To make these jewels it took 600 hours of work of ten artisans.
The history of Ligurian jewelery starts from afar. It began with Gio Batta Gismondi, in 1754, a goldsmith in Genoa. From father to son, the goldsmith’s shop continued its activity, initially with a specialization in silverware and religious jewelery. Until 1995, when Massimo Gismondi joined the company together with his uncle. In 2011, however, decided to separate, while remaining on good terms, to focus on luxury jewelry. And this is how Gismondi 1754 has become a luxury jewelery brand with boutiques in Portofino, St. Moritz and London. Graduated in gemology in 1994, Gismondi specialized in jewelry with diamonds, pearls and colored stones. But he also prefers the pure design of the jewel, as evidenced by one of his latest collections, Aura, played on the geometry of concentric circles in gold, enamel and diamonds. Giulia Netrese

Anello Aura, in oro bianco, diamanti, smalto turchese

Orecchini in oro bianco con diamanti taglio brillante

Jane Fonda con il set Rugiada di Gismondi 1754

Bracciale Aura, in oro rosa, diamanti, smalto bianco

Bracciale Aura, in oro bianco, diamanti, smalto turchese

Rose collection, bracciale con zaffiri, rubini, tsavoriti, smeraldi e diamanti

Laura Volpi between earth, air and movement

Published on January 5, 2018

MILANO GIOIELLI/Design

Anello della linea Terra, in argento dorato e acquamarina grezza

Laura Volpi, designer between sculpture and goldsmithcraft who experiments new ways ♦ ︎
Milan, city of design. It is also the city of Laura Volpi, a goldsmith who graduated in scenography at the Academy of Fine Arts of Brera. Combining sculpture and jewelry, Laura Volpi has created a style that is a bridge between the two creativities. Or, better, it has the ability to create miniature and wearable sculptures. It is no coincidence that in his curriculum he cites specialization courses at the Tam Center with established artists such as Arnaldo Pomodoro and Davide De Paoli, as well as his studies in London at the Slade School of Fine Art.
An example of his path is the collaboration with Côme Touvay, a French textile designer. Together with him, Laura Volpi presented a new jewel proposal: the Duetto bracelet, made of silver and fabric. She sculpts the silver elements, while he weaves these elements between them and stops them in the fabric, integrating with the plot the sense of movement given by the individual elements. The idea, according to the designer, is that of a «contemporary jewel that explores the sense of movement and fragmentation of images. The silver parts are single parts of a single image, visual fragments that evoke a unique shape, the weaving made of six strands (raw linen, silver thread, cotton, silk, mohair) interweaves the threads looking for a visual dynamicity some threads go back to the surface, suspended». In short, even language is more similar to that of art than to that of simple goldsmithing. Lavinia Andorno

Anello della collezione Aria in argento satinato

Duetto, bracciale in tessuto e argento con il designer francese Côme Touvay

Anello della linea Terra, in argento dorato e geode

Spilla della collezione Aria in argento rodiato

Orecchini della collezione Aria in argento satinato

Anello della linea Terra, in bronzo, lapis e zaffiro

Triade, anello della collezione Aria in argento satinato e rodiato

Ivanka Trump, jewels with mystery

Published on December 28, 2017

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A financial intrigue behind the jewelery brand linked to Ivanka Trump ♦ ︎
The jewelry brand tied to Ivanka Trump, daughter of the US president, Donald Trump has a problem. A commercial failure? Maybe. But in the United States on the flop of the Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry brand, menacing shadows are gathering.
Read also: Trump’s jewels (Ivanka)
The perspective is that identified by the monthly GQ, US edition. According to the magazine, a court document filed with the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York claims that the company Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry was involved in a financial scheme to cover a $ 100 million debt due to Commercial Bank of Dubai from an Emirati Arab family, the Al-Saris, active in oil trading. But what do Ivanka Trump’s jewels have to do with it?
Simple: the Arabs in question would have borrowed money from the bank without being able to repay them. To avoid trouble, they would hide the money by turning them into diamonds purchased from Madison Avenue Diamonds, which is the company to which Ivanka has licensed his name, and also from Jacob Arabo (that of Jacob & Co). Buying diamonds is a way to hide money and avoid seizure: just a jacket or trouser pocket is enough to hide a fortune. The family would then buy properties in Las Vegas.
Ivanka and Jacob Arabo are not accused of being involved in this plan, however. The fact is that the jewelry company with the name of Ivanka, according to the accusation, would have served to cover this financial intrigue, a sort of recycling. Federico Graglia

ivanka per abbey drucker — Ivanka Trump ritratta da Abbey Drucker

Bracciale Tassel, in oro e diamanti bianchi e champagne. Prezzo: 13890 dollari

Anello Patrasso, con zaffiro e diamanti. Prezzo: 6400 dollari

Anello in oro e diamanti bianchi e neri. Prezzo: 4340 dollari

Orecchini Montmatre, oro e diamanti. Prezzo: 3490 dollari

Bracciale Metropolis, oro e diamanti. Prezzo: 13900 dollari

Fabio Lissi bespoke

Published on November 30, 2017

Showroom/Design

The bespoke jewelery by Milanese designer Fabio Lissi, with ancient (and surprising) techniques ♦ ︎
The words art and craft have the same origin and, very often, an invisible difference. A unique piece, created following its own extravagance, is art or craftsmanship? Seeking a response is useless in the case of Fabio Lissi, jewelery designer who puts creativity, manual skill, workmanship into the workmanship. Not only that: he also uses amazing techniques. For example, in addition to the classic and traditional wax-blown melting system, Lissi found a method already used by ancient Egyptians, which plans to turn sepia bones into metal mold. The inside and limestone shell of the cuttlefish is a rigid but soft material that Lissi models in to the desired shape. In this way he turns into mold: in this way he has created several jewels that are exhibited in his atelier opened in 2014 at via Mascheroni, Milan.
One of the artist’s jewelers specialties is the creation of unique pieces that combine with the spirit and the demands of a buyer. Gold, but also silver or bronze, are forged around precious or precious stones, even generous. The client, he says, has been involved since the sketch and drawing phase, during which, through personal tales, photographs and anecdotes related to the person who will receive the jewel, inspiration arises. “It is not important the preciousness of the materials with which the customer decides to make it. It is important what the jewel represents, that is, the message it brings with it, “summarizes Lissi. His jewels seem to give him reason.

A lesson of gems by Sanalitro

Published on November 26, 2017

Showroom

Anello in oro bianco con opale bianco e agata

New rings and earrings from jeweler and Milan designer Sanalitro. With more news ♦ ︎
There are so many ways to do jewelery or design. One of these ways is to add philosophical, historical or ideal meanings to the material you are using. After all, jewels were born not only as ornaments, but also with a precise function, spiritual or amulet. This second street is run by Milanese designer Sanalitro, which emphasizes the not only technical aspects of stones and metals, but also their cultural context. For example, for the ring with a white agate stalk, white opal and 18 carat white gold, Sanalitro says that iridescent stone has “angelic connections. It is often used to erase emotions to create more positive vibrations. It is useful to balance all the chakras. It is said that opal is many things including the most powerful of healing stones, the stone of hope, the stone of great success, and even the stone of the gods. The ancient Romans associate opals with hope and good fortune.” It’s true? Who knows. Waiting to see if a opal helps to win the lottery, here’s the explanation for a ring with lapis lazuli: “a powerful stone to stimulate your intuition and thirst for knowledge. The name lapis lazuli is mélange of languages. From Latin, lapis means stone. From Arabic, azul means blue.” Etc. In short, with Sanalitro not only you buy a jewel, but also a small encyclopedia on the gems. Knowing more is never bad. Giulia Netrese

Ring Nefertite — Anello Nefertiti con lapislazzulo

Anello Modigliani con acquamarina e rubellite

Orecchini Audrey Hepburn, con quarzo fumé, granati verdi, andesite, pavé di diamanti, tsavorite

A coral for Caterina Murino

Published on November 24, 2017

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Jewelery by Caterina Murino, from James Bond to Paris showcases ♦
There is a new jewelery designer. And she miraculously escaped from Spectre, the criminal organization enemy of James Bond. In fact, Caterina Murino, an Italian actress, Sardinian for precision, was the bond girl in 007 Casinò Royale, movie played with Daniel Craig. Since 2004, she lives in Paris. And, aside the art of acting, she rediscovered his passion: jewels. Her collection is called Gemme Bruti and Filigrana, and is exhibited at the Vanier Gallery in Paris from November 24 to December 30. And to say that before he was a successful actress she wanted to do the doctor.
“I am Sardinian, who knows Sardinia knows that it is impossible not to love jewels,” she explained. “I enrolled in a Gemmology school in Paris, where I live. I’ve always been fascinated by the reason why men have come to kill to steal stones from enormous power. Then I realized that each stone has energy from infinite vibrations, it passes through many hands, is extracted, worked, commercialized. My favorite precious stone is definitely the starry sapphire: it was love at first sight after I discovered it in a mine in Sri Lanka. ” In addition to the stones, however, Caterina Murino also have a passion for coral, which reminds her of her land of origin: many of her jewels use the red fruit of the sea. Cosimo Muzzano

Anello in filigrana d'oro — Anello in filigrana d’oro

Anello in filigrana d'oro di Caterina Murino — Anello in filigrana d’oro di Caterina Murino

Orecchini in filigrana d'oro — Orecchini in filigrana d’oro

The twentieth century at auction

Published on November 9, 2017

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Collana con diamanti, smeraldo e onice di Jean Fouquet

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

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

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

Spilla art nouveau di René Lalique, con smalto e opale

Orecchini di René Lalique, con smalto e perle

Spilla di René Lalique, con smalto e crisoprasio

Anello art déco con zaffiro di Raymond Templier

Ottaviani Gioielli for the winter

Published on October 30, 2017

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The collections by Ottaviani Gioielli for the winter 2017-2018 ♦ ︎
Ottaviani, an Italian historical brand for bijoux and jewelery, renews its collections for the winter 2017-2018. Proposed jewels use natural stones such as agate, quartz or amber. But the main aspect is the interpretation of pieces as miniature sculptures. Small teapots, leaves, bells, flowers, jars, birds, cats, children, owls emerge from earrings, rings and pendants. Rhodium-plated metal, in some cases with gilding, makes the surface brilliant. Particularity of the collection is the different treatment of silver 925, treated with a white wax, it is very shiny and of great effect. When it is handled with the process of Electroforming, on the other hand, produces large volume elements and shapes, but at the same time easy to read and easy to wear. In the Balloon collection, the star, the flower or the circular element take a sinuous shapes and lines of great impact and brightness.
The surface of rhodium-plated silver is also proposed scratched, or chiseled with zirconia embossing. Lavinia Andorno

The jewelery by Gianfranco Ferré

Published on October 10, 2017

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In Turin an exhibition dedicated to 200 jewels designed by Gianfranco Ferré ♦ ︎
Gianfranco Ferré was not only a great designer, but also a great inventor of accessories. Widely used in parades as a complement to dresses, Ferré’s bijoux, which disappeared ten years ago at 63, have the same style as the designer, who was accurate to use them. And to the bijoux Ferré devoted much of his creativity. Now the Ferré Foundation, together with the Fondazione Torino Musei, has organized an exhibition devoted specifically to the jewels of Gianfranco Ferré. It will be set up in Turin, at Palazzo Madama. The title of the exhibition is Gianfranco Ferrè under another light: Jewelry and Ornaments and collects 200 jewels that have accompanied the career of the designer who for another period of his life was also Dior’s artistic director . “For Ferré the ornament is not the youngest child of a precious: shiny stones, enamelled metals, honed shells, painted woods, Murano glasses, retro ceramics, Swarovski crystals, and still wood and leather and iron and copper and bronze have an enchanted horizon of brooches, necklaces, belts, rings, jewelry, bracelets, “explained the curator of the exhibition, Francesca Alfano Miglietti. The exhibition is organized with the Torino Musei Foundation. Rudy Serra
Gianfranco Ferré under another light: Jewelry and Ornaments
October 12, 2017 – February 19, 2018
Turin, Palazzo Madama
Piazza Castello, Turin
Open every day
from 10am to 6pm
except on Tuesday

The jewelery landscapes in Paris

Published on October 4, 2017

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In Paris, the sculpture of the bijoux is exhibited with the Metaphysical Landscapes exhibition ♦︎
Trendy jewelry moves under another famous jewel of the vanguard, the Eiffel Tower. To bring them to paris is A / dornment, which is defined itself as “an integrated curatorial project devoted to contemporary jewelery”. The result is Metaphysical Landscapes, an exhibition organized at Galerie Graphem beside Parcours Bijoux 2017. The jewels, which are actually on the thin ridge separating an avant-garde common object, are made by Florence Croisier, Daria Borovkova and María Ignacia Walker Guzman. They will also be jewels to hear, given the work of a sound designer, Enrico Ascoli, with the idea of immersing the exhibition experience.
Metaphysical Landscapes aims to “multiply the aesthetic appeal of jewels through a multidisciplinary installation”. Very different the three interpretations of the jewel as the aesthetic landscape of their emotions. Jewelery-works are made with different styles and different materials, from titanium to bronze. More than being worn, in short, they are jewels to look at. Like landscapes. Federico Graglia
Galerie Graphem is located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris next to Ici-Même cellar
13-29 October, 68 rue de Charenton 75012 Paris.