The first surprise was to see her earrings on the models of Dolce & Gabbana in Milan runway, the second also discover them in spring summer 2015 advertising campaign. Enough to induce Elisa Pomar to publicly thank the Sicilian stylist on her Facebook page. In fact, the designer who lives and works in Ibiza told the Spanish newspaper Diario de Ibiza that the fashion couple has often visited her traditional jewelry shop, where they also purchased several pieces. Some created time ago, like the gold and cameo earrings worn just over a year ago by Scarlett Johansson for a reportage in which she posed with Dolce & Gabbana dresses. This time, however, these are gold pendants named Cruz de la “emprendada” Ibicenca (the female costume for the traditional ball of the island) from the collection Novias de Ibiza. Matilde de Bounvilles
Ayala Bar energetic
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It will also be a Classic collection, but the new creations by Ayala Bar for spring summer 2015, have nothing classic. Rather, they are a mixture of seduction and energy. Designs and colors evoke an idea of femininity with stones wrapped in sinuous embroidery and the bright crystals colors add vitality to statement necklaces and pendant earrings. If the inspiration of the Israeli designer has always been the Orient, this time the jewelry lose that look slightly gipsy, to assume a more Latin twist with mexican pink, grass-green, orange and turquoise. G. N.
3d jewelry in Milan
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If you like jewelry, if the thought of a your creation is a delight, but you do not know how to combine technology and aesthetics, from 5 to 7 March will be held in Milan the 3D Print Hub (http://3dprinthub.it/ ). The organizers ensure that 3D printing is not just a prerogative of geeks and professionals but also of creative and designers. So at the three days event will also attend the designers who sell their jewelry on MakeTank, the e-commerce platform for the Italian Maker (ie those that design and manufacture objects with 3D printing). And they talk about lightweight wearable sculptures, jewelry expression of a perfect union between classic art and algorithms and arabesque style creations. Cosimo Muzzano
From 5 to 7 March
FieraMilanoCity
Viale Eginardo (corner via Colleoni)
20148 MILANO
Ticket price: 25 €
Cinderella sparkles with Swarovski
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Cinderella has heel 15 and the wicked stepmother is wearing a super parure, in Swarovski crystal. Yes slipper, gowns, magic wand and accessories can make even more lavish and contemporary the fairy tale by Charles Perrault in the movie directed by Kenneth Branagh for Disney with Lily James in the title role. That’s why the Austrian giant not only provided 1.7 million crystals to make the costumes, including slippers taking approximately 150 hours of work and featuring 221 facets in a light-reflecting Crystal Blue Aurora Borealis coating, but also opened its archives jewelry to Sandy Powell and her team: the Academy Award for costume design has borrowed more than 150 vintage pieces, including tiaras and ornaments, to give a touch of glamor to the movie, especially to to the ballroom scenes. And to embellish the wicked stepmother, Lady Tremaine, played by Cate Blanchett, with a collection of antique style jewelry, leaves shaped adorned with crystals baguette in emerald green or gold.
Raspini in the garden
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Giovanni Raspini, after animalier themes (https://gioiellis.com/raspini-animalier/) presents other novelty. A line called Garden, where the green is modeled in wax and abstract grass blades stretch lightly around the neck, arm and fingers. In a lawn can not miss flowers and the line Margherite, a permanent collection for the Tuscan brand, has burnished openwork petals and corollas. Finally, most summer, Reef with starfish and corals in silver and natural stones in the sea colors, between shades of blue, blue and green. Giulia Netrese
Tous to say Miami
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Palms, white sand, sun: yes there is the sea in the new Tous collection for spring summer 2015 but there is also the Art Deco style of Ocean Drive. Well, there are the contrasts of a city like Miami: essential architecture and exuberant colors, geometry and nature, metal and stones. The line Ondas plays on the combination of white, yellow and pink metal, Cone Tack instead on cone shapes of stones interspersed with vermeil beads, while the different materials, as vermeil, cord and gems characterize Hand. And then stars, flakes, leaf clovers and other symbols, studded in Join and smooth in Sweet Dolls. Wherever the signature of the company, the iconic bear. Matilde de Bounvilles
Curio(us) Bijoux online
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If you love US, haute couture and handicraft vintage bijoux, Curio is the right web address. This is the first and unique online auction house in Italy specialized in this sector. Founded in Florence by Laura Patrizia Barbieri, a jewelry expert, that involved because of her competence in signed accessories Flora Rovigo, every year organizes six auctions. The first appointment of 2015 will be held on the website www.curiofirenze.com from 10 to 17 March with the auction, Bijoux and Fashion Jewelery, which features a selection of pieces from the Fifties and Sixties signed by Elsa Schiaparelli and Trifari, eighties and ninety custom jewellery of Gianfranco Ferré, Gianmarco Venturi and Salvatore Ferragamo. Afterwards, from 17 to 24 March, the Jewels of the twentieth century auction, with creations of Bulgari and Cartier and other less known designers, but of great quality. For those who do not want to wait or want to discover the taste of the two experts, there is a section Shop online, an e-commerce of jewelry and bjoux with very interesting prices. To which shoud be added the auctioneer fees, who receives on the Lungarno for valuations. M.d.B.
Rebecca and Elizabeth going strong
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The spring summer 2015 by Rebecca is named Elizabeth. The Florentine company, after the success of last year with the launch of the collection, has decided to not only propose it again, but has tripled it: three variants in bronze that change color from yellow to pink to white, with or without stones . Here the three lines:
Executive, from the name one understands that it is the most luxurious line. The design is the most reminds the first collection: the setting in gold plated bronze or burnished (there is also the two-color version) is always rectangular but becomes thicker so it seems almost twice in high and hosts larger stones from different amber tones and emerald cut on one step. Classic and sophisticated has a contemporary twist with the open ring with two stones.
Elegance, most romantic and feminine combines rectangles and rounded shapes like drops and ovals in pink and white bronze plated and rows of cubic zirconia that are the main decorative pattern of rings.
Emotional, essential and lighter plays on the contrast between bright metal portions and parts decorated with the classic pattern of the company name’s monogram repeated on the edges. Matilde de Bounvilles
The Soul of Capri with Chantecler
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Jewelry with Anima ( the italian word for soul), the one of Chantecler. The new collection of caprese brand is all in its symbols, Bell, Rooster, Logo, Cornetto and Joyful, and in the island-style, simple yet sophisticated. Soft and light shapes, available in yellow gold and white mother of pearl, gilded like sunlight, rose gold and mother of pearl gray, iridescent enough to evoke the sea and the colors of nature. Chevalier rings, delicate pendants, ovals and round links bracelets, necklaces and earrings to match everything. «The island is a wonderful gift of nature, a great source of artistic inspiration: if you’re lucky enough to live in a place filled with the beauty, the soul is transformed», assures Costanza Aprea, daughter of Salvatore, partner of Pietro Capuano, founder of the maison. To tell the Chantecler aesthetics and that atmosphere so special, the brothers Aprea have decided to publish a book edited by Rizzoli (221 pages, 60 €) Capri Jewels, The Love and Creation of Beauty, to celebrate both the craftsmanship and creativity distinguish the history of the maison, both shapes that follow the spirit of the time. Like those of Anima. Here pictures and prices. Monica Battistoni
An email on the finger
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A hashtag or a like or a sign that marks the emails: here the Khai Khai jewelry. If you are or you have a friend social media addicted, this may be a suitable gift: earrings, rings and charms in yellow, white and rose 18K gold, embellished with diamonds that have, depending on the design, from 0.15 a0, 25 carats overall. The collection of the New York designer Haim Medine, called Digital Inspired, also has a FU, or Follow us, but not satisfied just the Twitter or Facebook users, because it includes many other graphic signs, from the point of question to the commercial, to brackets, all can be purchased on his website. This also is wearable technology. G.N.
Poll: one in three women want a ring
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One in three women would like a diamond but, sad to say, most men prefer to give nothing. The preference (which seems a little bit interested for the truth) emerges from the survey conducted by the brand of jewelry Giamore.
At the presentation of the Italian brand was launched a survey on the tastes of Italians about music, travel, cinema, and luxury gifts. Result: Among the gifts most desired by men and women, the journey is in first place, chosen by 54% of respondents. The second choice is instead on the jewel: 14.5% prefer it to anything else, and two thirds of the preferences come from women.
Yeah, but what kind of jewelry? The ring is the preferred (35.1%), while the watch is wanted from 27%, especially chosen by men (almost 73%). Only 17% of males, however, dreams a ring. Among other gifts in the standings, bracelet wins third place with 15.3% of the vote, equally distributed between males and females. And then earrings (9.01%), pendants (8.1%), cufflink (2.7%) and the twins (2.7%). Not only: 30.4% of Italians (or, better, Italian women) want one or more diamonds as a gift (only 21% of men, that prefer gold and silver). Rubies, diamonds and topaz fascinate just over 10%, while 8.7% prefer others, in 69% of cases bijoux made in steel. Federico Graglia
Giulia Jewels urban style
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When the styles of earlier eras are trendy: the Metropolitan collection by Giulia Jewels, is inspired by an architecture that has become fashionable even though looks to the past. The tubes of scaffolding used in renovated lofts and the neo-Gothic revivalism with pink bricks and burnished iron that characterizes many buildings of industrial archeology, are reflected in the style of these new bracelets, necklaces and earrings designed by Giulia and Graziella, holders of Arezzo brand born in 2012. They are all in bronze with various finishes, made with silver and pink or yellow gold galvanic and brushed by hand to achieve the desired effect: there is the opaque metal sandblasted gold, the shiny silver with some parts darker and one with flashes of pink light. Here are pictures and prices. Monica Battistoni
The jewels of Game of Thrones
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Here come the jewels of the series Game of Thrones. Ok, you might joke about this but to think of it could be yet another signal of a trend. After the jewelry inspired by the film The Great Gatsby (https://gioiellis.com/perle-platino-e-diamanti-ecco-il-tesoro-di-leonardo-dicaprio), which saw leading actor Tiffany, it seems that designing of jewelry traits from books and film adaptations or television has become a habit. We have already reported the rings inspired by Harry Potter (https://gioiellis.com/lanello-di-harry-potter-per-babbani). And now here are the jewels of neo gothic Game of Thrones: tiaras, necklaces, rings. The idea is by Michele Clapton, costume designer of television series. The realization of the jewels was entrusted to Steensons Workshop, a jeweler in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The jewelry inspired by the books of George RR Martin are so materialized in gold crowns, dragon brooches, wedding tiaras, chains (one is long half-meter, made in bronze and brass, rather heavy). The result is 35 pieces, handmade. Since the processing is artisanal (to achieve the crown of Joffrey took ten days), the prices are not so low. For the brass chain, for example, it takes about 4,500 euro, while the cost for each crown is about 4 thousand euro. In the video, the jewels of Game of Throne. Cosimo Muzzano
The cosmic ceramic by Chanel
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Graphic and contemporary: is the Chanel universe. The new collection, called Cosmique, back on topic dear to Modemoiselle proposed a few months ago (https://gioiellis.com/sulla-cometa-con-chanel/ ), but this time is playing on materials contrast. In fact, this motifs, are incoporated in black or white ceramic with a special shine, pretty metallic, that reflects the diamonds brilliance of stars, comets and sparks outlined in white gold. Basically, the clear character of the design is the same of the collection Les Comètes,, but it is the background to give jewelry, four rings and two pendants, a touch more modern and wearable. Here pictures.
Life in pink by Michael Kors
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A lot of pink, a hint of blue and white and many crystals into Michael Kors custom jewellery for spring summer. The Fashion bracelet of past winter collection becomes even more new with the contrast between polished and matte of synthetic resin and steel mesh in rose gold. The antique pink hue colors also parure of necklace, bracelet and earrings, featuring a round synthetic resin insert set on steel and surrounded by crystals. Similar to those applied in Brilliance collection, with its elegant gold plated steel knot and pavé rhinestones, exactly. For a more sporty but chic accessory the Heritage bracelet with padlock covered in blue or white skin. Here pictures and prices of glitz and glamour line. Giulia Netrese
The ancient Sicilian myths of Giovanna Micali
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Sicily of classical world through the eyes of Giovanna Micali, creator of the brand Agalma Medusae. Let’s start from the name, that needs an explanation: the first is a Greek word, that the ancient inhabitants of the Sicilian isle used to define exceptional objects for invoice or beauty, dedicated to the gods in the sanctuaries, but at the same time the same images of votive divinity. Not only: in philosophy is to mean the ambiguity of the representation in relation to the real. The second word of the brand, Medusa, indicates the Gorgon, whose face is at the center of the ancient symbol of Sicily, the Trinacria. Medusa embodying at the same time the power of magic and classical myths. Choice is not surprising, since Giovanna studied as an archaeologist. Her jewelry, in fact, have an ancient atmosphere. Do not overdo it: not that of Ancient Greece, but perhaps more nineteenth century, with figures almost hagiographic and taste almost of fantasy stories. In short, the old has stimulated the imagination. And, at the same time, led to the recovery of the tradition, such as the manufacturing of coral. The ancient Sicily, grafted with the modern design and an eclectic ability to reinvent shapes and materials: stone, gold, pearls and coral that come from the past to go in the future. Matilde de Bounvilles
Misis blooms with orchid
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For Misis, if Mother Nature is the best designer you can find, the Orchid is one of its most represented flowers. A symbol of passion and sensuality that the Venetian company interprets with the use of filigree to add volume to the sinuous fleshiness of its petals in the collection that takes its name from this botanical species. Earrings, ring, bracelet, brooch and necklace in gold plated silver as blooming flowers in a glasshouse. Here are pictures and prices. Lavinia Andorno
The 6 trends of 2015
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Here are six trends of 2015 for the jewelry’s world, according to Professional Jeweller and Robinson Pelham, the London brand became famous for having designed the earrings worn by Kate Middleton on her wedding day and jewels for the whole family of the future Duchess of Cambridge.
Trend 1 Women are becoming increasingly likely to buy fine jewellery for themselves. The most popular choiches? Earrings, especially earcuff and hoop for the top of the ear, and cocktail rings, while trilogy and eternity rings are still seen as a gift object, symbol of commitment and love.
Trend 2 The ‘Made in’ is becoming increasingly important: customers want to know where come from the stones they buy and the mines from where you extracted the gold of the frame.
Trend 3 After necklaces also earrings are statement: despite the less is more in fashion, in fine jewelery oversized earrings and pendants shoulder-length are spreading.
Trend 4 Hoop is ok if small: the gypsy earrings or Creole as they are called in French are one of the trends of this year, long as they are small.
Trend 5 unusual colors: blue soft and milky, or electric as those of tanzanite and some tourmaline and pink and blush in shades of magenta (red violet) quartz. The frame? Yellow gold.
Trend 6 Rainbow Mix: all colors of the rainbow together had already seen last year (https://gioiellis.com/20-gioielli-arcobaleno/). I twill be very fashionable in 2015
Bliss at Cupid’s festival
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Love affair is not only the title of famous film directed by McCarey, it is also a jewelry collection that Bliss proposes for the Valentine’s Day: silver bracelet and earrings with cubic zirconia. And since we are talking about movies and actors, to give glaze at this festival of cupids and love there you are the ring collection Noi siamo fatti di stelle, in silver with a small natural diamond, colored enameled stars and starlets with phosphorescent effect. And they are all under 100 euro. Giulia Netrese
The Stroili Valentine’s Day
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[wzslider]Lunar landscapes or optical but heart-shaped: the Valentine’s Day by Stroili is in two collections New Moon and Vanité reinterpreted just this occasion. Scratched and sandblasted surfaces in pinkish metal, embellished with stones of cubic zirconia and set to follow the contour of the jewel a heart within the heart of New Moon. And it is this kind of shape that soften Vanité collection’s geometries, which keeps the optical effects with alternating hand polished and enamelled parts in silver glitter. Here you have pictures and prices.