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Fope renews the Solo collection

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The Italian word Solo (alone) also means something unique, like the jewels from the collection by Fope. The Maison of Vicenza launched the Solo collection in 2010 and is one of the most successful creations of the Venetian company: it has become a classic also because it offers the typical processing of the jewels that made Fope famous. But of course, like everything, the Solo collection need a renewed every now and then.

Bracciali in oro giallo, bianco e rosa
Bracciali in oro giallo, bianco e rosa

And so, to meet the demand for new models to complement the existing ones, Fope launches two novelties: a new washer (which recalls that of the Eka collection) and a completely new design element. The 18-karat gold jersey of the pieces in the Solo collection is available with numerous stylistic variations added, which allows you to wear multiple jewels together and play with styles and colors of the same line: gold, for example, is offered in three classic colors matched together. For example, a rose gold and diamond washer that wraps around a white gold ring, or a yellow gold stem with a white gold washer.

Orecchini della collezione Solo
Orecchini della collezione Solo

Collana in oro giallo con rondella pavé di diamanti
Collana in oro giallo con rondella pavé di diamanti

Anello in oro giallo con rondella in oro bianco  e diamanti
Anello in oro giallo con rondella in oro bianco e diamanti

anello rondella oro rosa
Anello in oro bianco con rondella in oro rosa e diamanti

Bracciali in oro giallo, bianco e rosa della collezione Solo
Bracciali in oro giallo, bianco e rosa della collezione Solo







Jewels become poetry with Maria De Toni

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A jeweler is an artist and, in the case of Maria De Toni, she is a muse who has the ability to compose not only gems and gold, but also words. Maybe it’s an even more difficult task. And if the collections of jewelers are often inspired by nature, so is the poetry composed personally by Maria De Toni. A special poem, with words that inspire jewels. The poem is titled My Bio FogliaFioreFarfalla and has as its subject nature that transforms and takes on different forms. Here is the poem:

My BIO FogliaFioreFarfalla
Touching the spirit of gold
in the pale light of the moon
I met my shining being.
Feeling green as a Leaf
blossoming into a Flower
flying free as a Butterfly
around the eternal circles
of life
exploring the discovery
of You.

The verses are linked to the collection of 18-karat gold and diamond jewelry inspired by art and nature. The shape of rings and necklaces with pendants that recall that of the butterfly, with four lobes, or leaves. In short, as in poetry. On the other hand, words are as precious as gold.

Maria De Toni (da Instagram)
Maria De Toni (da Instagram)

Parure My Bio, Farfalla
Parure My Bio, Farfalla

Parure My Bio, Foglia
Parure My Bio, Foglia







The gold chains by Bluespirit

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It is not the time to break free from the chains, but only if it is a question of jewels such as those proposed by Bluespirit, a brand of the Morellato group. The jewelry brand, in fact, has introduced a large variety of models in the catalog that are based on the timeless chain, never gone out of fashion and, for a couple of years, even more in vogue on the wave of rap music. The chain, in fact, is an ancient jewel, already used in 5000 BC. by Egyptian women: this shape has always combined the pleasure of wearing a jewel with a practical purpose: in some cases the jewelry chains have been used as a sturdy lace. But this is not the case.

Bracciale in oro giallo di Bluespirit
Bracciale in oro giallo di Bluespirit

The chains for the necklaces, earrings, rings or bracelets offered by Bluespirit are in 18-carat yellow or white gold. Despite the size of some models, they are all very light jewels, thanks to the processing that reduces the thickness of the metal. A chain for necklace of 50 centimeters, so to speak, costs just over 500 euros.
Collana bicolore, oro bianco e giallo
Collana bicolore, oro bianco e giallo

Anello in oro bianco
Anello in oro bianco
Anello di Bluespirit in oro giallo
Anello di Bluespirit in oro giallo
Anello in oro giallo
Anello in oro giallo
Bracciale a catena in oro bianco
Bracciale a catena in oro bianco
Bracciale a catena in oro giallo
Bracciale a catena in oro giallo
Orecchini in oro giallo
Orecchini in oro giallo

Collana a catena in oro giallo
Collana a catena in oro giallo







Not just hamburgers: McDonald’s sells a jewel in gold, diamonds and emeralds





Not all jewels are to be worn: some, such as the one proposed by McDonald’s, are to be used when sitting at the table. The largest American fast food chain, in fact, has decided to sell a jewel. Or, better, to put it up for auction. The strange idea is to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Shamrock Shake, a spearmint smoothie sold in some McDonald’s restaurants in March to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the United States, Canada and, of course, Ireland.

La coppa d'oro di McDonald's
La coppa d’oro di McDonald’s

In honor of the dessert, in fact, McDonald’s presented a solid gold cup, which can be used to taste the green smoothie. The Golden Shamrock Shake is handmade, in 18 carat gold, and has 50 yellow diamonds in the shape of golden arches and 50 colorless diamonds, as well as emeralds on the upper and lower edges.
Dettaglio della coppa
Dettaglio della coppa

A team of craftsmen took over 140 hours to create the cup, which was put up for auction: the proceeds went to the charity organization created by the founder of fast food, Ronald McDonald House. The cup was valued by Solomon Brothers Jewelers for $ 90,000.
Dettaglio del bordo inferiore della coppa con gli smeraldi
Dettaglio del bordo inferiore della coppa con gli smeraldi







The B.Zero1 Rock collection by Bulgari

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Given that Bulgari’s goal is to exceed the sales of Cartier and Tiffany, all brands of the same family, French giant Lvmh, it is obvious that the Italian company focuses on jewelry capable of convincing the highest possible number of people. And goes in this direction B.Zero1 Rock, collection that is an extension of the successful jewelry line launched 20 years ago. Celebrated as always with a maxi event full of celebrities, the jewelry collection is a variant of the B.Zero1 mother line, with bracelets, earrings and rings with the band of two different widths.

Anello a due fasce della collezione B.Zero1 Rock
Anello a due fasce della collezione B.Zero1 Rock

Like many other jewelry houses, Bulgari points out that the new collection is unisex. The male public, in particular, is the one on which the attention is most concentrated: so far man has been offered chains with a military type plate, leather or hard steel bracelets. Now, however, the jewelry companies are aiming to also wear gold and precious stones to the male public. After all, rappers have been doing this for some time, right?
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The jewels of the B.Zero1 Rock collection are always made with the shape of the original collection: a band with two thick edges, with a result that vaguely recalls the Colosseum. The central band recalls the Tubogas technique, which Bulgari adopted in the 1940s, while the two edges protrude and carry the characteristic double Bulgari logo, with the V replacing the U. The studs, however, justify the word rock. In addition to pink and yellow gold, the jewels use black ceramic and diamonds.
Anello in oro giallo 18 carati con pavé di diamanti sui bordi
Anello in oro giallo 18 carati con pavé di diamanti sui bordi

By the way: why the name B.Zero1? Here is the answer: B stands for Bulgari, while zero1 refers to the Maison’s first collection in the new millennium: these jewels, in fact, were launched in 1999.
Collana con pendente in oro giallo e diamanti sui bordi
Collana con pendente in oro giallo e diamanti sui bordi

Anello della collezione B.Zero1 Rock in oro giallo e diamanti
Anello della collezione B.Zero1 Rock in oro giallo e diamanti

Anello della collezione B.Zero1 Rock
Anello della collezione B.Zero1 Rock







Carelle, the pleasure of the knot

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The Knot collection by Carelle, Made in New York jewelry by Chana Regev ♦ ︎
In February 2015, the mayor of New York, Bill De Blasio, promoted an investment of 15 million dollars to support the design, production and education sectors of the city. The announcement of the initiative, during the fashion week, was followed by the birth of the Made in New York brand. In short, the Big Apple is not only skyscrapers and finance, but also production and craftsmanship. Like that of Carelle, a jewelery brand that was among the first to show the certification of provenance of its collections, all made in the symbol city of America.

Bracciale Florette in oro bianco, diamanti, tormalina verde
Bracciale Florette in oro bianco, diamanti, tormalina verde

On the other hand, the Maison has a history that traces the American dream: it was founded in 1977 by Chana Regev, art designer at the fourth generation of a family of jewelry and stone dealers. Chana started her business in downtown Manhattan on a budget of $ 200 and, like in the movies, she did it.
Anelo a banda in oro e zaffiri rosa e viola
Anelo a banda in oro e zaffiri rosa e viola

Chana Regev underlines the search for a high quality, both in the processing of gold and in the choice of stones. Grown up among beautiful gems, Chana, before founding her own company, collaborated with the most prestigious Maison of the world. The name, derives from the French words «car elle», because of her, and celebrates the independent and lively woman of today. Prices: Carelle jewels, also sold online, range from 600 to 20,000 dollars. Among the collections there is one recommended for those who often forget things to do: it’s called Knot. Giulia Netrese

Anelo a banda in oro giallo e diamanti
Anelo a banda in oro giallo e diamanti
Orecchini della Florette Collection in oro bianco e diamanti
Orecchini della Florette Collection in oro bianco e diamanti
Anello in oro giallo e diamanti della Moderne Collection
Anello in oro giallo e diamanti della Moderne Collection
Anello della Moderne Collection
Anello della Moderne Collection
Anello Knot Jumbo, oro giallo e diamanti. Prezzo: 16500 dollari
Anello Knot Jumbo, oro giallo e diamanti
Bracciale della collezione Knot. Prezzo: 12000 dollari
Bracciale della collezione Knot
Carelle, pendente in oro rosa e diamanti. Prezzo: 1725 dollari
Carelle, pendente in oro rosa e diamanti
Anello Knot mini, oro giallo e diamanti. Prezzo: 1255 dollari
Anello Knot mini, oro giallo e diamanti
Anello Knot oro rosa e diamanti. Prezzo: 1255 dollari
Anello Knot oro rosa e diamanti
Orecchini a bottone in oro bianco e diamanti
Orecchini a bottone in oro bianco e diamanti
Pendente in oro bianco con pavé di diamanti. Prezzo: 1255 dollari
Pendente in oro bianco con pavé di diamanti







Fope presents the Panorama collection (and also a small riddle)

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Fope starts 2020 with an invitation: look at the Panorama. It is not a question of admiring the panorama of the hills not far from Vicenza, but the new collection that offers a further interpretation of Flex’it, the patented system that makes the link of bracelets and rings extensible thanks to tiny 18-karat gold springs inside the jewel and invisible.

Anello della collezione Panorama
Anello della collezione Panorama

The Panorama collection represents a celebration of the typical concept of discreet luxury that has always distinguished the brand, but adds an extra touch of preciousness. The design consists of a variation of the iconic Novecento shirt, but wider and with a very limited thickness. An aspect that makes the jewelry link almost flat and more pleasant to wear. Characteristics of this new collection are also the gold bars, present in variable numbers and with different carats.
Bracciali in oro giallo, bianco e rosa, diamanti
Bracciali in oro giallo, bianco e rosa, diamanti

Both bracelets and rings are only available in the original Flex’it version and the addition of the choker necklace and earrings (available in two sizes) makes the new sets an addition to the Fope jewelry range. Like all Flex’it jerseys, Panorama required a considerable technical and technological commitment: in this case it took 24 months from the first sketches of the designers to the industrialization of the product. They are therefore not only elegant and comfortable jewels, but also beautiful, innovative and original objects, unique in their kind.
Girocollo in oro giallo della collezione Panorama
Girocollo in oro giallo della collezione Panorama

Finally, the inspiration for the name of the collection comes from the shape of the bars that enrich the shirt and that recall elements of a Ferris wheel. But the name also refers to the succession of images that make up a broad view of a landscape. Finally, a small puzzle: Fope warns that both meanings will become even more understandable in the second half of 2020.
Orecchini in oro giallo e diamanti
Orecchini in oro giallo e diamanti







Fidia jewels, Florentine goldsmithery

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From the ancient traditions of Florentine goldsmithery to modern jewelery: the path of Fidia gioielli ♦ ︎
A tradition that comes straight from the Renaissance artisans. And, in addition, the desire for innovation typical of young people. In 1988 Simone Innocenti entered the artisan goldsmith workshop of his father, Sergio Innocenti, with the desire to update the technology, but without losing the creative capacity of the ancient goldsmith shops, where the activity is marked by the work of a master craftsman. That is, the two sides of the same coin or, if you prefer, of the same ring.

Tubogas Fidia, oro e diamanti
Tubogas Fidia, oro e diamanti

The activity of the founder of the workshop, now evolved into a small company, began in the post-war period in the ancient district of San Frediano. Sergio Innocenti was very young when he took his first steps in an old artisan workshop, where he learned the secrets of gold and precious stones. And, in particular, the Florentine style, with the techniques of repoussage, fretwork and inlay. But also in the processing of glazes. Become skilled and with experienced, Innocenti at the beginning of the seventies he set up his own business. And he succeeded in highlighting himself: for Settepassi Faraone he created five unique gold pieces, designed by great Italian designers, including the Great Pyramid in gold, silver and plexiglass, exhibited in Palazzo Strozzi in 1980 for the exhibition Design with gold. He also worked for the Bulgari maison, with pieces made of silver, onyx and white maple wood. In short, a long career, studded with many awards. A story that continues. Lavinia Andorno

Anelli in oro rosa e pietre semi preziose
Anelli in oro rosa e pietre semi preziose
Collezione Tubogas, in oro rosa con diamanti bianchi e brown
Collezione Tubogas, in oro rosa con diamanti bianchi e brown
Anello Tubogas
Anello Tubogas
Collezione Manifattura, catena in oro con pavé di diamanti
Collezione Manifattura, catena in oro con pavé di diamanti
Collezione Atelier, anello in oro giallo e bianco, con diamanti
Collezione Atelier, anello in oro giallo e bianco, con diamanti
Collezione Portofino, anelli e orecchini in oro rosa, smalto e piccolo diamante
Collezione Portofino, anelli e orecchini in oro rosa, smalto e piccolo diamante
Pendenti e orecchini in oro rosa, smalto e diamante
Pendenti e orecchini in oro rosa, smalto e diamante







Annamaria Cammilli’s Dune ring turns 10 and is renewed





Ten years between the dunes of Dune and Annamaria Cammilli’s journey continues. The famous collection of the Florentine brand crosses the milestone of the decade and, to celebrate the anniversary, presents many news.

L'anello Dune di Annamaria Cammilli
L’anello Dune di Annamaria Cammilli

The first concerns the Dune 914 ring, perhaps Annamaria Cammilli’s most famous icon. Its wavy design, enhanced by the alternation of glossy and opaque effects and enriched with diamonds, recalls well the irregular curves of the desert dunes. Now the Dune rings will be available in a new modular version, which will allow you to assemble a jewel by choosing from the various models and colors.
Anello Dune in versione oro Chocolate
Anello Dune in versione oro Chocolate

It should be remembered that Annamaria Cammilli offers this jewel in eight 18-karat gold colors. In addition to the classic sunrise yellow, there is now a black gold Dune ring, in addition to champagne pink, white and natural beige, up to the unusual chocolate brown.
Anelli Dune in oro di diversi colori e diamanti
Anelli Dune in oro di diversi colori e diamanti

And more, on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Dune 914 ring, the series is expanded with four new lines and some pieces to complement the already Dune Ouverture and Dune Electa lines. We will talk about it in a new article on gioiellis.com
Anelli in oro nero e natural beige
Anelli in oro nero e natural beige

Anelli impilabili
Anelli impilabili

Anelli rosa champagne e diamanti
Anelli rosa champagne e diamanti







Marco Bicego and the Lucia collection, a tribute to the designer’s mother

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With a work spanning over two years, Marco Bicego has completed a collection that he particularly cares about. In fact, the collection is called Lucia, the name of the designer’s mother. Not only that: the jewels were inspired by a capsule collection made by his father Giuseppe in the nineties, and created from a necklace that he himself had produced for his wife. Marco Bicego’s mother, in fact.

Anello in oro e diamanti della collezione Lucia
Anello in oro e diamanti della collezione Lucia

The Venetian designer thus decided to underline the importance of the link with his family in his personal and professional growth path. Characteristic of this collection is the chain in which the two basic elements that compose it are merged, to create a unique entity. A bond that is also symbolic. The chain is made of engraved gold and is embellished with pavé of diamonds of different caliber. Bracelet and necklace can be tied together to create a continuum. A valuable result, which perfectly pays homage to the maternal figure of the designer.

Bracciale con fiocco
Bracciale con fiocco
Bracciale in oro giallo e diamanti
Bracciale in oro giallo e diamanti
Bracciale a catena in oro giallo e diamanti
Bracciale a catena in oro giallo e diamanti
Marco Bicego, bracciale a catena in oro giallo e diamanti
Marco Bicego, bracciale a catena in oro giallo e diamanti
Tre collane in oro rosa, giallo e bianco
Tre collane in oro rosa, giallo e bianco
Collana in oro giallo e diamanti
Collana in oro giallo e diamanti
Collana con pendente in oro giallo e diamanti
Collana con pendente in oro giallo e diamanti
Bracciale in oro Lucia
Bracciale in oro Lucia

Orecchini in oro giallo e diamanti
Orecchini in oro giallo e diamanti







Mars + Love + Yoga

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Jewels inspired by yoga from the new Californian brand Mars + Love ♦ ︎
From Los Angeles here is a brand newborn: Mars + Love. The combination of Mars and Love, ie the two poles, are actually inspired by the world of yoga. So much so that the proposed jewels, in yellow or pink gold and diamonds, have the stylized form of human figures intent on composing the classical positions of yoga, such as the tree or the dog. The classic poses of Indian discipline, transposed into earrings, necklaces and hanging rings, are the result of the creativity of the designer Shelly Litvak, who launched the brand at the end of 2017.

Anello di preghiera, oro rosa e diamante. Prezzo: 625 dollari
Anello di preghiera, oro rosa e diamante

Litvak has been active in the design world for over a decade, in the field accessories as well as jewels. The Mars + Love brand, however, represents a turning point also from an aesthetic point of view, with jewels between minimalism and oriental philosophy. And, of course, the idea also derives from the convinced practice of yoga by Shelly Litvak, who for six years has been accustomed to taking a break dedicated to the exercises of this discipline. Margherita Donato

Orecchini a cuore in oro 18 carati e diamante
Orecchini a cuore in oro 18 carati e diamante
Orecchini a cerchio Sun Moon con oro 18 carati e 8 diamanti
Orecchini a cerchio Sun Moon con oro 18 carati e 8 diamanti
Pendente posa meditazione, oro giallo e diamante. Prezzo: 875 dollari
Pendente posa meditazione, oro giallo e diamante
Orecchini posa meditazione, oro giallo e diamante. Prezzo: 730 dollari
Orecchini posa meditazione, oro giallo e diamante
Ciondolo con la posa «albero», oro giallo e diamante. Prezzo 875 dollari
Ciondolo con la posa «albero», oro giallo e diamante
Orecchini posa arciere, oro giallo e diamante. Prezzo: 730 dollari
Orecchini posa arciere, oro giallo e diamante

Orecchini Mars + Love
Orecchini Mars + Love







Non-stop online sales for Faraone Casa d’Aste: debut with gold





Online auctions are a phenomenon that has expanded the audience of jewelry and watch buyers. And not only the big names in the sector have decided to take the opportunity. Now also Faraone Casa d’Aste, a company based in Milan, has planned to offer online sales practically non-stop.

Smeraldo colombiano a taglio ottagonale no oil del peso di 4,18 carati
Smeraldo colombiano a taglio ottagonale no oil del peso di 4,18 carati

The idea is to organize a unique online auction for 2020. The sale is scheduled with a succession of themed auctions lasting 15 days, for a total of 16 appointments for users who register on the website, on which the calendar will be published monthly.
Bracciale in oro e smalto
Bracciale in oro e smalto

This continuous succession of auctions will offer more opportunities to sellers and buyers compared to the classic two annual auction sales organized by Faraone Casa d’Aste in May and November.
The calendar of appointments will be drawn up during the year in order to be able to follow in a targeted manner only the auctions for the lots of own interest, which will be displayed throughout the auction period at the show room in via Montenapoleone 9 in Milan. First date: the February auction, which will focus on the golden age. While 15 days later it will be the turn of the clocks.

Collana a catena in oro giallo e pavé di diamanti
Collana a catena in oro giallo e pavé di diamanti
Anello in oro bianco e giallo
Anello in oro bianco e giallo
Anello a catena in oro giallo
Anello a catena in oro giallo

Bracciale in oro e pietre
Bracciale in oro e pietre







The good triangles of Anastazio

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Anastazio, brand of the Greek designer Anastasios Kotsopoulos, launches the new collection (it is the third) Amazing Triangles. As the name suggests, the shape of the jewels that make up the collection is the triangle. A geometric shape that is difficult to translate into rings, necklaces and earrings, but this is exactly what Anastasios managed to do.

Collana in oro e diamante
Collana in oro e diamante

In fact, when you think about it, the triangle is also a frequent architectural element in the classical tradition of Greek art. Just think of the triangular pediments resting on the columns of the temples. But not only that: the designer refers to this geometric shape, to symbols of creativity, harmony, integration and change. In short, a triangle is a positive allusion. The Amazing Triangles collection is handmade in gold, with small diamonds set.
Anello della collezione Amazing Triangles
Anello della collezione Amazing Triangles

Anastasios Kotsopoulos started early: at the age of 19 he learned the art of bezel setting alongside his brother Agis, continuing to improve his experience by collaborating with the best Greek goldsmiths.
Anello di Anastazio indossato
Anello di Anastazio indossato

Anello in oro e diamante
Anello in oro e diamante

Bracciale in oro e diamante
Bracciale in oro e diamante







Diemmeffe, gold as silk

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The jewelry signed Diemmeffe by Chiampesan Fabris, between hand-brushed gold and mosaic technique ♦ ︎
Chiampesan is a historical company from Vicenza, a well-known name in the jewelery market. It was founded in 1959 and is now also known through its Diemmeffe brand. As often happens, in fact, companies go through periods of change: in 2014, therefore, Chiampesan has evolved with a new partner, the Fabris family, owner of Diemmeffe.

Anello in oro giallo e pietre semi preziose
Anello in oro giallo e pietre semi preziose

Now the company is called Chiampesan Fabris, but next to the renewed name preserves the goldsmith tradition which provides a complete processing cycle, from the design of the jewels, to the prototypes, up to the processing. The new structure has combined the best of the two company worlds: the hand satin finishing introduced by Lino Chiampesan in the world of jewelery and the mosaic technique invented by Diemmeffe. In short, jewelery, jewelry and craftsmanship combined under the same flag. An example is the Bacio collection, with white and shiny pink gold, hand-brushed gold with the technique of the burin, to which is added the use of quartz. Alessia Mongrando

Anello in oro con pietre di colore e zirconi bianchi
Anello in oro con pietre di colore e zirconi bianchi
Pendente in oro giallo con opali rosa
Pendente in oro giallo con opali rosa
Pendente in oro giallo con pietre di colore e zirconi bianchi
Pendente in oro giallo con pietre di colore e zirconi bianchi
Pendente in oro giallo con pietre semi preziose
Pendente in oro giallo con pietre semi preziose
Schiava in oro giallo con pietre semi preziose
Schiava in oro giallo con pietre semi preziose

Schiava in oro giallo con opali rosa
Schiava in oro giallo con opali rosa







New Fope jewels with Flex’it technology

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Flexibility, comfort and luxury: these three elements together form the basis of Fope’s patented Flex’it technology, a company that has turned 90 this year. It is a system that forms a precious gold mesh that hides thousands of micro springs hidden inside, invisible, but effective in making the feeling pleasant for the wearer.

Orecchini Love Nest di Fope con pavé di diamanti
Orecchini Love Nest di Fope con pavé di diamanti

Among the Fope collections that use Flex’it technology, Love Nest is the one that shows more generous volumes. His gold mesh has a dense texture, yet thanks to its flexibility it offers comfort and lightness. The lines of the jewels are soft and rounded, with flexible bracelets that introduce a note of modernity in the classic design of the Maison of Vicenza. The available variants include three gold washers (with or without diamonds) or a new stylistic solution which, of course, is declined in the whole set.

Anello in oro giallo e pavé di diamanti
Anello in oro giallo e pavé di diamanti
Bracciale in oro giallo e rondella con pavé di diamanti
Bracciale in oro giallo e rondella con pavé di diamanti

Collana della collezione Love Nest
Collana della collezione Love Nest







The new Sentimentals collection by Solange Azagury-Partridge

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Solange Azagury-Partridge is a London designer who has been following a different path for 25 years. Perhaps because she has in her background a story linked to the world of art and considers jewels as abstract sculptures, but also attracted by symbols and allusions, while she shuns the ostentation of luxury. Her new collection, which is called Sentimentals, is no exception to this rule.

MY LOVE RING rubini
My Love ring, oro giallo e rubini

In this case the feelings are associated with jewels inspired by objects or people (family, children, friends) that have sentimental value. The collection consists of 26 rings, five necklaces, three earrings, one bangle and a vermeil and lacquer box. Each piece has its place in Solange’s feelings. For example, the Miracle ring, or the Memento Mori pendant, the Love Heart ring, the Baby earrings. The jewels are made of gold, precious stones, but also enamels or lacquer, as is the style of Solange.

Denti da latte incastonati in oro giallo 18 carati sparsi con otturazioni di diamanti
Denti da latte incastonati in oro giallo 18 carati sparsi con otturazioni di diamanti

The history of the designer in the world of jewelry is long. In practice, it started when she designed the engagement ring herself and received the first requests from friends. Her London boutique was opened in 1995 and is frequented by loyal customers, who work especially in the field of creativity.

Us ring, con rubini a forma di cuore, ceramica, oro
Us ring, con rubini a forma di cuore, ceramica, oro
Tot ring, in oro, ceramica e zaffiri blu
Tot ring, in oro, ceramica e zaffiri blu
Keepsake box, in vermeil e lacca
Keepsake box, in vermeil e lacca
I Love You My Beloved ring, con diamante a taglio a rosa incastonato in oro giallo 18 carati
I Love You My Beloved ring, con diamante a taglio a rosa incastonato in oro giallo 18 carati
Anello Love Heart, in oro e rubini
Anello Love Heart, in oro e rubini

Anello inciso in oro giallo 18 carati con diamanti
Anello inciso in oro giallo 18 carati con diamanti







Nanis’ dance is continuous with Dancing in the Rain Everyday

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Next to her latest creation, Dancing in the Rain Aquamarine, Nanis also presented another variant, dedicated to women who want to wear this type of jewelry regardless of when and on what occasion. That is, every day. This line of jewels, which joins the others of the same type, is called Dancing in the Rain Everyday. In short, a dance that challenges the daily routine of pleasures, but also of the hassles that life presents.

Read also: New Dancing in the Rain for Nanis

Nanis, Dancing in the Rain Everyday, bracciale in oro e diamanti
Nanis, Dancing in the Rain Everyday, bracciale in oro e diamanti

Dancing in the Rain Everyday is made in the same way as the other lines of this collection created by designer Laura Bicego. In particular, in addition to the shape that includes oval volumes, the scratched gold is repeated, which makes the surface of the jewels with a pleasant effect also to the touch as well as to the view. In addition, the jewels are crossed by small lines of diamonds, which also serve to join the different spherical elements. Bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings complete the collection. The dance goes on.

Anello in oro graffiato con diamanti
Anello in oro graffiato con diamanti
Collana trasformabile in bracciale
Collana trasformabile in bracciale
Nanis, Dancing in the rain, collana e anello indossati
Nanis, Dancing in the rain, collana e anello indossati
Anello in oro graffiato e diamanti
Anello in oro graffiato e diamanti
Orecchini in oro graffiato e diamanti
Orecchini in oro graffiato e diamanti

Girocollo in oro graffiato e diamanti
Girocollo in oro graffiato e diamanti







The mineral magic of Pomellato

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Pomellato renews the series of rings in the Armonie Minerali collection to celebrate its first 50 years ♦ ︎

Pomellato renews the Armonie Minerali collection to celebrate 50 years of life. With the experience of the master gemologist Constantin Wild the new collection presents unusual stones with cabochon cut, which have a strip with pavé of precious stones set in a transversal sense: diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, rubies.

Anello in oro rosa con rodocrosite e rubini
Anello in oro rosa con rodocrosite e rubini

The new series also has a specific inspiration, they are considered a Portrait of the company: 50, one for each year of the Maison’s life. The rings use stones such as turquoise, jasper, malachite, lapis lazuli, agate, rhodochrosite. The secret of the collection are the refined combinations between the different stones. In addition to the rings, pendants of the same style are also available. For example, half opal, half cachalong divided by a strip of sapphires.

Anello in oro rosa, calcedonio   attraversato da una striscia di zaffiri blu
Anello in oro rosa, calcedonio
attraversato da una striscia di zaffiri blu

The collection is divided into three lines dedicated to art, design and music. And there is also a reference to Milan, the city where Pomellato was born (which is now part of the Kering group) and which is also one of the capitals of design, with quotes from historical post-war architects, such as Gio Ponti, Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Vico Magistretti and Aldo Rossi.

Anello con malachite e smeraldi
Anello con malachite e smeraldi
Anello con occhio di tigre e zaffiri arancio
Anello con occhio di tigre e zaffiri arancio
Anello ispirato alle Dolomiti con opale, cachalong e zaffiri blu
Anello ispirato alle Dolomiti con opale, cachalong e zaffiri blu

Anello ispirato a Madama Butterfly in oro rosa, agata bianca e grigia, diamanti
Anello ispirato a Madama Butterfly in oro rosa, agata bianca e grigia, diamanti







Gold becomes greener

A worldwide survey reveals an increasing consumer interest in extracted gold respecting the environment ♦ ︎

Who doesn’t love nature? Who wants a more polluted environment? Who doesn’t want clean air and fresh water? Nobody. But not everyone has the same sensitivity. And these differences can be translated into a different purchase choice. This concept also concerns jewels: everyone likes to own something precious, but not everyone chooses the same thing. This is why it is interesting to read the conclusions of a research on consumption conducted by the World Gold Council. Although tastes vary from one population to another, there are data in common, at least for some trends.

Belloni
Belloni: fede in oro giallo etico certificato Alliance for Responsable Mining

The research involved over 18,000 people in six countries: the United States, India, China, Canada, Germany and Russia, with the aim of understanding opinion of gold as an investment or as an ornament. The first result concerns the percentage of already purchased or is about to buy a gold jewel: 48%. In practice, half of the consumers which were surveyed, while 38% said they were willing to buy one and only 13% said they were not interested.

Anello in oro etico certificato. Prezzo: 1800 euro
Jem, anello in oro etico certificato

Another interesting fact, however, concerns the environmental impact and the ethical nature of the metal: consumers around the world are interested in where their gold comes from and what impact it has on the people who extract it. And it is an aspect that concerns young people in a greater way. Although, overall, only a quarter (23%) of buyers would give up buying a jewel for an ethical reason, 70% want to buy ethically produced jewelry, with minimal impact on the environment and fair working conditions for those who extract.

Generazione Z
Generazione Z

The interest in gold mined without environmental damage is particularly high among Gen Z consumers, from 9 to 22 years old. And so, Greta Thunberg could influence the sale of jewelry for consumers who get now on the market. Also because, according to the survey, Gen Z consumers intend to buy less gold jewelry than their parents. In the United States, for example, 18% of respondents over the age of 39 and 19% of Millennials (aged between 23 and 38) said they wanted to buy gold jewelry within the next 12 months. Among the very young, however, only 11%.

Shopping di gioielli in A Shenyang
Shopping di gioielli a Shenyang

A figure should worry those who produce and sell jewelery: in China, Gen Z is the least interested in jewelery. Only 12% of Chinese young people intend to buy gold jewelry in the next year, compared to 37% of Millennials and 42% of adults. And this not because of a lack of money, but because of less interest in gold jewelery than their parents.

Gen Z
Gen Z

In short, it is better to concentrate on potential buyers. Among those who have not yet bought gold jewelry, but do not rule out doing so, 28% claim that it is held back by a lack of trust, 19% are worried about the purity of the metal (in practice the actual number of carats) and the 14% do not trust retailers.

Also interesting are some aspects that concern the typology of products: the United States Millennials, for example, love rose gold more than those over 39 years old. And three quarters of those who do not buy gold jewelery consider the yellow metal too flashy and prefer silver or diamonds.

Vetrina di gioielleria a Zurigo
Vetrina di gioielleria a Zurigo






Carla Abras, awards hunter

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The modern and innovative design of Carla Abras, multiple award-winning Brazilian creator ♦

Brazil is a country that is rich in two important elements for jewelry: gems and designers. One of the most innovative is Carla Abras, who has a degree in Industrial Design and a post-graduate degree in Jewelry Design from Minas Gerais State University. In short, right in the area where most of the mining sites of the great South American country are located.

Anello in oro rosa e diamanti, ispirato all'architettura di un quartiere di Pechino disegnato da Zaha Hadid
Anello in oro rosa e diamanti, ispirato all’architettura di un quartiere di Pechino disegnato da Zaha Hadid

For her innovative ability she received numerous awards, including the Swarovski American Facet Award Signity in the United States in 2001 and the following year the World Facet Award Signity in Italy, the Sanshim Diamonds Award 2003 in Korea, the Tahitian Pearl Trophy Brazil 2005 and 2007, Auditions Brazil 2008 and 2010 by AngloGold Ashanti and IBGM Jewelry Design 2010. In 2012, he won the Auditions Award for AngloGold Ashanti, the largest gold jewelery design competition in the world. In the same year, she won the Ibgm Design Award in the Differiated Lappings category.
Orecchini ispirati all'architettura di Zaha Hadid
Orecchini ispirati all’architettura di Zaha Hadid

It is not necessary to continue: the Brazilian designer is admired all over the world and, to more pride, it must be added that her jewels are not only made with traditional and expensive materials, because for her the original idea prevails over the simple use of precious materials . At the same time, however, she can use gold and diamonds.

Anello in oro rosa e diamanti
Anello in oro rosa e diamanti
Bracciale in oro rosa e diamanti
Bracciale in oro rosa e diamanti
Anello fiore in oro giallo e diamanti
Anello fiore in oro giallo e diamanti
Pendente in oro rosa e diamanti
Pendente in oro rosa e diamanti
Prendente in oro, diamanti e cristallo
Prendente in oro, diamanti e cristallo

Orecchini di citrino, zaffiri e diamanti
Orecchini di citrino, zaffiri e diamanti







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