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William Goldberg and the Ashoka cut

Published on October 2, 2023

William Goldberg and the rare Ashoka cut diamonds, modeled on one of the oldest and most famous stones in the world ♦ ︎

Once upon a time, and there still is, the very ancient original Ashoka diamond: classified as D (completely colorless), it weighs 41.37 carats. The name is in honor of the Buddhist warrior Ashoka Maurya, who lived two centuries before Christ, and was sold and repurchased twice by Harry Winston. The diamond has fascinated kings and billionaires, but also merchants in love with precious stones, such as William Goldberg, known as Bill, , who passed away in 2003. Many years ago the dealer and jeweler studied each of Ashoka’s facets: from its elegant and elongated shape to the rounded edges. Finally, he managed to understand the secret of that exceptional stone until he patented the cut: but it takes a special rough diamond to become an Ashoka diamond.

Anello con diamante fancy yellow con taglio Ashoka — Ring with fancy yellow diamond with Ashoka cut

Goldberg was born in Brooklyn, New York. He began cutting diamonds in 1948, and then trading high-quality gems. Goldberg & Weiss, with diamond cutter Irving Weiss, was founded in 1952. And in 1973 he founded the William Goldberg Diamond Corporation, in the city’s Diamond District. In 1978 he was elected president of the New York Diamond Dealers Club. He dealt in famous diamonds, including the Queen of Holland diamond, the Premier Rose, the Red Shield diamond and the Pumpkin Diamond. Now William Goldberg is the name of the American Maison run by the heirs, but Ashoka remains a difficult goal, because less than 1% of rough diamonds meet the demanding standards required. All Ashoka diamonds are cut by the masters of William Goldberg. But, of course, William Goldberg doesn’t just offer Ashoka diamond jewelry.

Anello eternity con diamanti taglio Ashoka — Eternity ring with Ashoka cut diamonds

Bracciale rigido con diamanti taglio Ashoka — Rigid bracelet with Ashoka cut diamonds

Anello con diamante taglio Ashoka — Ashoka cut diamond ring

Orecchini pendenti con diamanti taglio Ashoka — Ashoka cut diamond drop earrings

Anello con zaffiro taglio Ashoka — Ashoka cut sapphire ring

William Goldberg il giorno del suo matrimonio con Lili Gordon — William Goldberg on his wedding day to Lili Gordon

Jewels in the shape of a lily of the valley

Published on August 2, 2023

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Spilla a forma di foglia e fiori di mughetto

Lily of the valley, herbaceous plant (Convallaria maialis) of the Convallariacee family. But above all, one of the fragrant flowers of May. And it is no coincidence that the delicate thrush has inspired many jewelers. Here, then, are some jewels that are inspired by lily of the valley: a flower that has unexpected aphrodisiac properties. Yet it is also a flower often associated with marriage ceremonies, because for some it is a symbol of purity and chastity.

Fulco Verdura, spilla in ogiallo e bianco con — Fulco Verdura, spilla in oro giallo e bianco con perle

In fact, when we talk about flowers in jewelry and not only, and we immediately think of roses. But lily of the valley also inspired beautiful objects. In pagan times this flower symbolized happiness and for this reason it was considered a lucky charm, while in the Middle Ages the lily of the valley was also used as an amulet, associated with the celebration of May, the beginning of the month of engagement. But the result of a study conducted some time ago by the University Hospital of Padua is perhaps more surprising: it seems that men, who would have a greater olfactory capacity than the female category, are able to recognize an organic chemical, called bourgeonal, if emanating from women’s skin. And this fragrance, very similar to that of lily of the valley, is one of the factors triggering male attraction.

And it is precisely in the Victorian era, with the tradition of sentimental jewels, that the flower becomes one of the most represented motifs with a meaning linked to its era, namely romanticism. Since then more or less all the great jewelers have ventured into the theme and have created more or less realistic brooches, earrings and necklaces inspired by the forest flower. Here is a selection of the most beautiful pieces that all women would like to bring even in December, without being superstitious or looking for a boyfriend. Monica Battistoni

Ed è proprio in epoca vittoriana, con la tradizione dei gioielli sentimentali, che il fiore diventa uno dei motivi più rappresentati con un significato però legato alla sua epoca, ossia il romanticismo. Da allora più o meno tutti i grandi gioiellieri si sono cimentati nel tema e hanno creato spille, orecchini e collane più o meno realistiche ispirate al fiore di bosco. Ecco una selezione dei pezzi più belli che tutte le donne vorrebbero portare anche a dicembre, senza essere superstiziose o in cerca di fidanzato. Monica Battistoni

Cartier, spilla anni 50 in platino, diamanti taglio baguette e perle

Spilla epoca Edoardiana in platino, oro giallo , diamanti e perle

DellaValle — Michele della Valle, collana con diamanti taglio rotondo e tsavoriti

Suzanne Syz, orecchini in oro bianco e giallo con 18 perle Akoya, 554 zaffiri viola, 152 granati verdi, 330 diamanti e 356 smeraldi

Tiffany, spilla in platino, diamanti e perle

Tiffany, spilla in oro giallo e opale nero

Lalique, orecchini in oro bianco con 76 diamanti, 6 zaffiri gialli, 6 zaffiri rosa, 6 zaffiri arancio, 6 quarzi rosa

Van Cleef & Arpels, bracciale in oro con zaffiri, diamanti e tsavoriti

Harry Winston in Nanjing

Published on June 9, 2023

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Harry Winston, an American luxury jewelery brand now owned by the Swatch group, opens in Nanjing. It is the first retail salon in the Chinese city, the capital of Jiangsu Province which was the capital of China for a long time in the past. The store is located inside Deji Plaza, one of the main luxury shopping centers in Xinjiekou, the city’s business district. The 213 square meter salon will house Harry Winston’s jewelery and watch collections, including the finest diamonds and rarest gems available today.

Interno dello store Harry Winston a Nanchino — Interior of the Harry Winston store in Nanjing

We are pleased to announce the opening of our new salon in the prestigious Deji Plaza. While this opening is our first in Nanjing, it is our seventh location in Mainland China. Nanjing is a city renowned for its role in research, education and tourism, and today we are proud to deepen our roots in a city known for its rich history and culture, as we continue to bring the Harry Winston brand to a new audiences across the country.
Nayla Hayek, CEO of Harry Winston

Collana di diamanti di Harry Winston — Harry Winston diamond necklace

The Maison’s distinctive navy blue and gold facade is accessible from inside the emporium. Throughout the interiors, the Maison’s signature gray color palette complements the custom-designed lacquer finishes, antique bronze furniture and bespoke crystal chandeliers, alongside the Maison’s signature black and white star motif.

Collana ispirata alla foresta pluviale. Courtesy: Harry Winston — Rainforest inspired necklace. Courtesy: Harry Winston

Online jewels between Panthère and Serpenti

Published on November 30, 2022

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Anello Panthère di Cartier in oro bianco, diamanti e uno zaffiro rosa

Online jewelry auctions have become a real revolution for fans of the genre. In fact, they allow you to be present virtually from all over the world, and this will also be the case for the new online auction at Christie’s. The Jewels Online are on sale until December 8, with a selection that includes jewels of various kinds, from ancient to contemporary, as well as diamonds and colored stones. The catalog includes jewels from Maisons and designers such as Belperron, Boucheron, Buccellati, Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Harry Winston, Hermès, Oscar Heyman & Brothers, Raymond Yard, Taffin, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and Verdura.

Bulgari, bracciale Serpenti in oro bianco e diamanti

Over half of the sale is offered without reserve and will be on display during Christie’s Luxury Week at the Rockefeller Center galleries in New York City December 2-5. The highest expectations are for an unmounted D-color diamond weighing a hefty 50.06 carats (estimate $2-4 million). Among the jewels are a Panthère ring by Cartier with colored sapphires, multiple gems and diamonds (estimate 40,000-60,000), and the Taj Mahal earrings with diamonds (20,000-30,000) by the same Maison. Another collector’s item is a Serpenti bracelet with Bulgari diamonds (40,000-60,000). The sale also features pieces from private collections, including those of Susan Lasker Brody, the David and Laura Finn Collection, owned by Virginia Kraft-Payson and Bourne Strassburger.

Orecchini Taj Mahal di Cartier in oro bianco e diamanti

Anello eternity in oro bianco e diamanti di Van Cleef & Arpels

Spilla di Van Cleef & Arpels a forma di leopardo

LOT 61 Van Cleef Arpels Onyx and Diamond Pendant and Necklace — Collana di Van Cleef & Arpels in oro, diamanti, onice

LOT 63 Van Cleef Arpels Lapis Lazuli and Gold Vintage Alhambra Necklace — Collana Alhambra di Van Cleef & Arpels in oro e lapislazzuli

Anello di Harry Winston con rubino e diamanti

The majestic nature of Harry Winston

Published on November 7, 2022

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Collana ispirata ad Amalfi con diamanti, rubellite e turchesi

Leave worries, routines, daily troubles behind you and take refuge in wonderful places. A dream? Maybe, but not for everyone. As they are not for all the jewels of Harry Winston’s Majestic Escapes collection. High Jewelery: Creating each perfect piece of jewelery took over two years from conception to completion. And it is also a collection that contains a sense of luxurious freedom. Or, more precisely, majestic. Beautiful places, where nature is often the protagonist, but also man’s ability to add culture, in the form of caring for the territory. The American Maison has identified four subjects that inspired the collection: Amalfi, a small Italian town overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the rainforest, the Fiji Islands and the Greek island of Santorini.

Orecchini con diamanti, zaffiri e acquamarina

Each of these locations is linked to jewels with nuance gems. For example, for Amalfi the colors of the bougainvillea, with the bright pink of the rubellite next to the blue of the turquoise sea. The clear waters surrounding Santorini inspire necklace and earrings composed of diamonds, sapphires and eight octagonal stepped-cut aquamarines. Again: the rainforest is represented by a necklace, earrings and ring made up of tsavorites in various shades. And for the Fiji Islands the blue motif of turquoise is back paired with diamonds and sapphires. The adjective majestic is quite appropriate.

Collana con acquamarina, diamanti e zaffiri

Collana ispirata alle Fiji con diamanti, zaffiri e turchesi

Jewelry in yellow

Published on August 22, 2022

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Anello con crisoberillo, occhio di gatto e diamanti

A yellow for the summer, but also for the other months. If you like the color of the sun, here is a series of jewels that warm any heart ♦

There was a time in which the yellow color of the stones was considered ambiguous. Maybe it’s because yellow is synonymous with mystery. A long period was dominated by white diamonds, transparent, without color. Glittering, but only sensitive to light reflections. Then came the big fancy-mania, that is a passion for those diamonds that until a few years ago were considered defective, almost unpresentable.

Anello con diamante fancy intense yellow di 12,56 carati

Now the yellow diamonds (but also brown or blue) have record prices. And in the wake of the success of the other lemon-colored diamond, the stones yellow like the sun are revalued. The yellow stones are matched with white gold, but even with that of the gold nugget. So the jewelers in recent years have proposed a series of pieces that enhance the yellow stones, such as citrine. For the uninitiated, the citrine is a variety of quartz, whose yellow color is due, say gemologists, to trivalent iron impurities. The natural citrine quartz is relatively rare, but it is a lot on the market because in reality it is quartz amethyst or smoky quartz. These crystals are heat treated to achieve the colors yellow-orange. Well, the stones are a bit ‘cooked, but they like them. Here is a review of rings that have the yellow colour as the common denominator.

Orecchini in oro 18k rosa mano incisi con diamante marrone, quarzo lemon, crisoberillo africana e mandarino granato

Not only. Lovers of yellow stones can also choose from other alternatives. For example, yellow topaz is a rarer variety than the blue-toned gemstone, but it often has a subtle shade that coordinates well with a pastel-colored dress. Another choice can be the beryl stone, also available in a yellow shade. Finally, we must not forget the stone that goes by the name of cat’s eye, which less poetically is silicon dioxide combined with hornblende. This gem also has a deeper shade of yellow and feline undertones.

Anello Taglio Smeraldo, con berillo taglio smeraldo da 14,04 ct e pavé di cristallo di rocca, incastonato in oro giallo

Bracciale con diamanti incolori e un diamante fancy yellow taglio smeraldo

Anello in oro rosa con acquamarina e citrino

Anello con topazio giallo, onice e diamanti di Melis Goral

Moi & Toi, story of a mythic ring

Published on July 23, 2022

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Moi et Toi, a shape of ring that is timeless. Like love. Here are some of the most fascinating rings Moi et Toi ♦

Two diamonds are better than one, especially in a ring. Who could argue otherwise? And not to copy a famous advertisement for De Beers, but because the ring style Toi et Moi, which has existed for centuries, with two stones on the ends that touch, exactly opposite, is the symbol of the union. Napoleon had engraved in 1796 on the shank of the engagement ring for his future wife Josephine, “You and me (toi et moi in French) , forever.” Hence the name, and the growing popularity of this type of setting, which reached its peak between the 19th and the 20th century.

Perhaps because it traced the romantic fashion of courting chair or sofa tete-a-tete with two seats positioned in S, so as to be able to speak, looking at each other in front. In reality, it has never gone out of fashion: John Kennedy gave a crossover Van Cleef & Arpels engagement ring to Jacqueline, with an emerald and a colorless diamond princess cut. Even the Queen of Denmark Margret had received one with two colorless diamonds six carat square cut, also made by Van Cleef & Arpels in 1967.

Anello Moi et Toi di Margaret di Danimarca

The jewelery brand continues to offer this style in the collection Snowflake flower shaped. And it is this detail that distinguishes the contemporary pieces: there is limited to offering stones proportions similar perhaps with contrasting colors, but they are decorative elements confront one another. Of course, when it comes to exceptional stones symmetry is fundamental to enhance their beauty. For example, in some specimens of Bulgari, that sometimes you can find in the jewelry auctions or those sold by Graff, Harry Winston, Alexander Reza, Messika or Picchiotti. Here a selection of the most beautiful and precious you can in the rooms for important customers of jewelers.

Anello Toi & Moi in oro bianco e smalto nero con zaffiro rosa, smeraldo colombiano, diamanti — Nikos Koulis, anello Toi & Moi in oro bianco e smalto nero con zaffiro rosa, smeraldo colombiano, diamanti

Lavorazione di un anello Toi & Moi by Messika

Anello Toi et Moi in diamanti bianchi e fancy yellow — Picchiotti, anello Toi et Moi in diamanti bianchi e fancy yellow

Anello toi et moi in oro, 1939 — Verdura, anello toi et moi in oro, 1939

Anello Toi et Moi di Bulgari, con diamante e smeraldo

Collezione Timeless Wonderss. Anello Toi e Moi, in oro bianco, diamanti, tormaline Paraiba e rubellite del Mozambico — Vania Leles, aollezione Timeless Wonderss. Anello Toi e Moi, in oro bianco, diamanti, tormaline Paraiba e rubellite del Mozambico

Messika, anello Toi et Moi Poires con due diamanti a goccia da 7 carati uno incolore e l’altro rosa

Graff Diamonds, anello con diamante Fancy Brown Orange Internally Flawless da 5,01 carati e un diamante Fancy Vivid Orange Yellow da 5,05 carati entrambi a forma di pera, con pavé di diamanti incolore sul gambo

De Beers, collezione Aria anello Toi et Moi con due diamanti taglio brillante e strati spirale di pavé su oro bianco

Giampiero Bodino, anello colllezione I tesori del mare in oro rosa, corallo e perle nere Tahiti coltivate

Boucheron, anello Toi et Moi collezione Serpent Bohème in oro bianco e 16 diamanti taglio rotondo. Prezzo: 7.600 euro

Taffin, James de Givanchy per Sotheby’s Diamonds anello in oro rosa e bianco con due diamanti taglio goccia e diamanti taglio rotondo rosa e incolore

PasqualeBruni1 — Pasquale Bruni, collezione Bon Ton anello Toi et Moi in oro rosa, calcedonio in due tonalità e diamanti taglio brillante

Chopard, anello Toi et Moi edizione limitata in oro bianco con due diamanti taglio cuore di da 3,03 e 3,01 carati circondati da pavé di diamanti

Picchiotti1 — Picchiotti, anello collezione La Marquise con due diamanti incolore taglio marchesa circondati da rubini taglio baguette

Alexandre Reza, anello con due diamanti taglio pera, uno incolore da 5,42 carati e l’altro Fancy Vivid azzurro da 5, 02 carati venduto in un’asta di Christie’s

The 6 rings by Jennifer Lopez

Published on April 12, 2022

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L'anello con diamante verde ricevuto da Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez‘s engagement rings: she has collected six. The most valuable is … ♦ ︎

Is there anything better than a wedding with the man you love? The answer is yes: six engagements are better accompanied by as many precious rings. Or, at least, this is the answer that Jennifer Lopez could give you, who has just announced her new official engagement, with its large diamond ring. Probably JLo is a collector of rings and the rotation of husbands and boyfriends is perhaps due to her desire to get new jewels as a gift.

Jennifer Lopez’s sixth engagement ring, thanks to the comeback of Ben Affleck, was designed and made by Tamara Rahaminov and Nicol Goldfiner, of Rahaminov Diamonds, Los Angeles. The ring has a special diamond: an 8.5-carat natural green gem, set with a white diamond and, surprisingly, on a silver band rather than white gold. Although the choice was probably not made to save money. Green is apparently also JLo’s favorite color. The value? There are those who have estimated the cost of diamonds up to 10 million dollars, because green diamonds are rare and precious but, probably, they cost less. Relatively less, of course.

The previous ring received by the American singer from her ex-boyfriend Alex Rodriguez was instead an emerald-cut diamond of 10-15 carats, with a value of up to 5 million.

L'anello con diamante di Jennifer Lopez — L’anello con diamante per Jennifer Lopez di Alex Rodriguez

The stone that she had given Alez Rodriguez has an emerald cut and the jewel is in Art Deco style. Perhaps not by chance it is very similar to that received by Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex who has considerable popularity (even if the critics are not lacking). In any case, in her first 53 years (which turns on July 24, 2022) JLo received six engagement rings, all of which cost at least six figures.

One of her most precious rings was Harry Winston’s pink diamond that Ben Affleck had previously given her. But the third last ring, also by Harry Winston but this time with an 8.5 carat blue diamond, was very precious: it was estimated that it cost 4 million dollars. It didn’t do much good, though.

La pietra che aveva regalato Alez Rodriguez ha un taglio smeraldo e il gioiello è in stile Art Dèco. Forse non a caso è molto simile a quello ricevuto da Meghan Markle, la Duchessa del Sussex che ha una notevole popolarità (anche se i critici non mancano). In ogni caso, nei suoi primi 53 anni (che compie il 24 luglio 2022) JLo ha ricevuto sei anelli di fidanzamento, tutti costati almeno sei cifre.

Uno degli anelli più preziosi è stato il diamante rosa di Harry Winston che le aveva regalato in precedenza Ben Affleck. Ma anche il terzultimo anello, sempre di Harry Winston ma questa volta con un diamante blu di 8,5 carati, era molto prezioso: è stato stimato che sia costato 4 milioni di dollari. Non è servito a molto, però.

Jlo con il primo marito, Ojani Noa e l'anello di fidanzamento — JLo con il primo marito, Ojani Noa e l’anello di fidanzamento

L'anello di Cris Judd — L’anello di Cris Judd

L'anello di Ben Affleck — Il primo anello di Ben Affleck

L'anello di Marc Anthony — L’anello regalato da Marc Anthony

L'anello con diamante verde di Jennifer Lopez — L’anello con diamante verde regalato da Ben Affleck a Jennifer Lopez

The jewels of the Sag Awards

Published on February 28, 2022

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Red carpets, figurines. And lots of jewels. The Screen Actors Guild Awards (or Sag Awards for short) are also an opportunity to show off exceptional earrings, necklaces and rings. The 2022 edition was no exception. To the awards awarded in Hollywood by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, which have followed one another since 1952, the statuette is a naked male figure, holding a comedy mask and a tragedy mask. She is called The Actor and is also quite heavy (over 12 pounds, that’s 5.4 kilograms).

Salma Hayek. Foto di Amy Sussman/WireImage

For this edition, the Harry Winston jewels worn by Nicole Kidman are worth mentioning (platinum earrings with diamonds for 21.81 carats, a bracelet in platinum with diamonds for 19.50 carats and a ring with pear-shaped diamond of 4.83 carats ). Also Harry Winston the jewels of Salma Hayek (chandelier earrings with over 16 carats of diamonds, a white gold watch and a spiral ring), and of Helen Mirren (earrings with diamonds and sapphires, a bracelet with the same gems and a ring in platinum with diamonds).

Helen Mirren. Foto di Amy Sussman/WireImage

For the Parisian Maison Messika, on the other hand, the American actress, Kerry Washington chose High Jewelry Wild Moon diamond earrings and the two-fingered Diamond Catcher ring, combined with the Exotic Charm ring from the Messika By Kate Moss collection. Demi Singleton, another American actress who played the young Serena Williams in the biopic King Richard chose the Desert Bloom choker with the multiform My Twin cuff and the iconic Glam’Azone double ring, also by Messika. Elsa Zylberstein and Margot Magimel also wore Messika jewelry at the Cesar Film Academy. The French actress with the Desert Bloom necklace and the Wild Moon ring from the Born To Be Wild Moon high jewelery collection, all paired with the Calypso headset. Margot Magimel, wife of actor Benoit Magimel (awarded as best actor) wore the Snake Dance necklace combined with My Twin earrings.

Harry Winston in Milan in via Monte Napoleone

Published on December 22, 2021

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In Milan Harry Winston joined the many Maison of the jewelry in via Monte Napoleone, where luxury brands are concentrated. Harry Winston is a New York brand founded in 1932 and is famous for its diamonds: over time, it has acquired some of the most famous gems in the world, including Jonker, Hope, Winston Legacy and Winston Blue Diamonds. It has been part of the Swiss Swatch group since 2013. The Harry Winston store, unique in Italy, offers jewelry collections, including the largest diamonds and rarest precious stones, as well as watches.

The idea is to provide customers with an elegant environment that also offers the intimacy of a private home. The colors chosen are dove gray and dark gray, with lacquered furniture, touches of bronze and designer furniture, on marble floors and crystal chandeliers. The boutique also has galleries dedicated to wedding jewelry and other collections.

Collana con diamanti e smeraldi colombiani di Harry Winston

Orecchini della linea Flame di Harry Winston

Harry Winston, spilla-pendente con smeraldo e diamanti

Michele della Valle & friends with Christie’s online

Published on November 22, 2021

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Michele della Vallem pupazzo di neve in cristallo di rocca smerigliato, zaffiri gialli tondi, smeraldi e rubini, smalto nero, zaffiro arancione cabochon tondo, diamanti tondi, oro bianco, giallo e annerito 18 carati

In view of Christmas, from 23 November to 7 December Christie’s offers an online auction entitled Jewels Online & Colorful Whimsy: Jewels by Michele della Valle. The sale includes high-end jewelry, with period pieces, contemporary heats, as well as white diamonds and precious stones. The jewels for sale have prestigious brands such as Buccellati, Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Graff, Harry Winston, JAR, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels: over 400 lots, covering all price ranges and with several lots offered without reserve.

But the dessert of this starred menu is represented by 64 imaginative jewels by Michele della Valle, all offered without reservations. Designer, artist, jeweler: Michele della Valle is one of the greatest creatives in business, who combines design skills with irony, pleasure and the wealth of ideas and materials. Often with surprising results. For example, the brooch in the shape of a snowman with gems and diamonds: high jewelery more in a pinch of joy.

Collana con diamanti, zaffiri di diversi colori e granati

Orecchini con zaffiri rotondi arancioni e gialli, tsavorite, diamanti, oro bianco e giallo

Gold, diamonds and celebrities at the Met Gala

Published on September 14, 2021

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After the fear of covid, despite the pandemic counting about 1600 deaths in the US in September 2021, the Met Gala in New York (canceled last year), one of the most important and famous events in the fashion world, is back. An evening that, as always, saw celebrities parading in designer clothes from great designers and wearing equally famous Maison jewels. The evening, it should be remembered, is an opportunity to raise funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the American city. The night’s theme, In America: A Lexicon of Fashion, inspired everything from the Matrix film series to the Statue of Liberty. Many jewels seen on the red carpet.

The Parisian Maison Messika for its jewels has chosen Emily Blunt, Gabrielle Union and Chloé Bailey. Emily Blunt, British actress, wore the Trapézistes earrings and the Danseurs Aériens two-finger ring from the Voltige High Jewelry collection, combined with the Roaring Diamonds bracelet. Gabrielle Union, an American actress, shone with the Diamond Spears necklace, a masterpiece of 70.88 carats of diamonds, associated with the Illusionnistes ring and the Wild Moon ring. And singer Chloé Bailey walked the red carpet in a full white suit and the sumptuous High Jewelry Roaring Diamond necklace, from the Paris est une Fête collection.

Emily Blunt, con gli orecchini Trapézistes e l'anello a due dita Danseurs Aériens della collezione High Jewelry Voltige, abbinati al bracciale Roaring Diamonds — Emily Blunt, con gli orecchini Trapézistes e l’anello a due dita Danseurs Aériens della collezione High Jewelry Voltige, abbinati al bracciale Roaring Diamonds

Harry Winston, a jewelry brand from New York, has granted his jewelry to Gemma Chan, Regina King, Zoey Deutch, Julia Garner, Rose Leslie and Kit Harrington. Gemma Chan, British actress, wore the iconic Winston Cluster Wreath Diamond necklace, 47.84 carat, set in platinum, earrings with diamonds, 7.37 carats, set in platinum and two rings: River, with diamonds for 2 , 58 carat, set in platinum, and the 2.74 carat diamond cufflink, set in platinum.

Regina King has chosen two different earrings, one pendant and the other button, with diamonds each over 4 carats, set in platinum. To these jewels are added three rings, always with diamonds and a Harry Winston Emerald quartz watch, in 18K yellow gold. Also for the American Maison, Zoey Deutch was on the catwalk with 3.22-carat diamond mesh earrings set in platinum, and three rings also in platinum and diamonds. Julia Garner, added a touch of color, with diamond earrings with pear-shaped sapphire drops, set in platinum and with 6.11-carat pear-shaped ruby drops, set in 18-karat gold and platinum. In addition, three rings with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and rubies.

Finally, Rosa Leslie wore sapphire and diamond cascading earrings, 23.03 carat, set in platinum, a diamond bracelet, 8.91 carat, set in platinum, another bracelet with diamonds, 10.28 carat, set in platinum and two rings with diamonds, also by Harry Winston. Kit Harrington limited himself to an automatic watch, Harry Winston Midnight, in 18k white gold.

Kit Harrington con orologio Harry Winston Midnight, in oro bianco 18 carati

Harry Winston high jewelry with Love

Published on May 22, 2021

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Collana composta da 6 rubini, 14 zaffiri rosa, 16 granati spessartiti, 14 diamanti gialli e 99 diamanti tondi, 8 marquise incolori e un diamante giallo da 30 carati

Harry Winston was an American jeweler famous for his diamond jewelry. In the 1953 musical film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, the song Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend includes a spoken part where “Talk to me, Harry Winston, tell me everything!” The jeweler, who passed away in 1978, is also famous for donating the Hope Diamond, one of the most precious stones, to the Smithsonian Institution in 1958, after having owned it for a decade. He was also called the King of Diamonds. But now the Maison, managed by the founder’s son, Ronald, focuses on love rather than on diamonds with the new high jewelery collection.

The collection consists of 39 pieces divided into 4 unique chapters: L, like Winston Light, O, like Winston Obsession, V, like Winston Vow and E, like Winston Eternal. The letters that make up the word Love. The jewels not only use colorless or fancy diamonds, but also red, orange or yellow gems, warm colors of passion, such as purple sapphires, spessartite garnets and rubies. Big earrings, red carpet runway necklaces, pendants for fearless décolleté, rings for tapered hands. The most exciting piece is the unique Brilliant Glow necklace, which flaunts, along with the other gems, a 30-carat yellow heart-shaped diamond. Harry would have liked it too.

Collana con 32 diamanti baguette, 6 diamanti incolori a pera, un rubino birmano taglio a cuore, 2 rubini a pera, 2 zaffiri rosa, 2 diamanti gialli a pera e marquise

Collana con rubino birmano centrale, 11 rubini tondi, 10 zaffiri viola, 8 granati, 2 spessartiti, 97 diamanti taglio brillante e 15 marquise

Chrysler and The Dancing Sun, two super diamonds with Christie’s

Published on May 17, 2021

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The Chrysler Diamond, diamante a forma di pera di 54,03 carati, colore D, Internally Flawless

Spring is one of the two periods of the year when large jewelery auctions are concentrated. After the one in Geneva, Christie’s offers another Magnificent Jewels auction in New York for June 8, preceded by the online sale of jewelery from 20 May to 4 June. The auction includes a significant selection of colored diamonds, colorless diamonds and precious stones, along with pieces signed by Bulgari, Cartier, Graff, Harry Winston, Jar, Tiffany & Co and Van Cleef & Arpels. Estimates range from $ 10,000 to $ 3,500,000.

The Dancing Sun, 204,36 carati, e altri diamanti gialli originari della stessa pietra grezza

The auction on June 8 is led by The Dancing Sun, a huge intense yellow diamond of 204.36 carats, VVS2 purity (estimate 3.5-5.5 million dollars). The Dancing Sun is the largest honed diamond mined in North America. This exceptional stone, along with six additional diamonds (lots 62-67) ranging from 14.52 to 1.06 carats, were cut and polished from the largest quality rough diamond found in North America: weighing 552, 74 carat, the stone was discovered in 2018 by the Diavik Diamond Mine in Canada.

Also featured is the Chrysler Diamond, a magnificent pear-shaped diamond of 54.03 carats, color D, Internally Flawless (estimate 3.5-4.5 million). The story of this exceptional stone began in 1958, when Harry Winston bought what was then known as the Louis XIV diamond owned by Thelma Chrysler Foy, daughter of Walter Chrysler, an automotive entrepreneur who also gave his name to the famous Art Deco skyscraper in New York. Set for the first time in a tiara and exhibited at the Musée du Louvre (1962), the diamond was sold by Winston in 1963, along with a 61.80-carat diamond, to Eleanor Loder. The current owner acquired the pair of gems in 1983: now the diamonds are referred to as the Gemini and included in Notable Diamonds of the World. The Chrysler diamond is now mounted in a necklace and will rightfully go to auction in New York.

The Christies auction includes an important selection of jewels from the mythical Jar, which includes almost 20 creations. The most important piece is a pair of natural pearl and diamond earrings (estimate 700,000-1,000,000 dollars). Joel Arthur Rosenthal’s passion for unparalleled perfection and innovation earned him a retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 2013: he is the first living jeweler to be granted this honor. Three jewels for sale from this collection, Lots 150, 152 and 154, were presented in this prestigious exhibition.

The Flawless Match, anello composto da un diamante blu brillante a forma di pera di 2,52 carati e un diamante a forma di pera di 2,43 carati, colore D, Internally Flawless, Tipo IIa

Additional highlights of the auction include The Flawless Match, a ring composed of a brilliant blue pear-shaped diamond of 2.52 carats and a pear-shaped diamond of 2.43 carats, color D, Internally Flawless, Type IIa. Also on sale are another 2.58 carat deep purplish pink collectible diamond, a rare 4.10 carat fancy blue-gray diamond ring and an 11.93 carat emerald-cut diamond, color G, purity VS2, by Harry Winston.

Diamante di colore rosa violaceo intenso di 2,58 carati

The online jewelry sale (May 20-June 4) features a wide selection of fine jewelry and iconic designs by Bvlgari, Cartier, David Webb, Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., JAR and Van Cleef & Arpels.

The Dancing Sun prima di essere tagliato

The Dancing Sun, analisi della pietra. Photo: Arctic Canadian Diamond Company

The Golden Globe jewels

Published on March 1, 2021

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Among the victims of the covid pandemic there are also the red carpets on which actresses and models parade at festivals and galas. But at the Golden Globe Awards 2021, awards conferred by the 87 members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association to the protagonists of both American and international cinema and American television, some exceptional jewels were seen, despite the digital format of this edition. In short, jewels, yes, but seen through the home connection monitors.

Gal Gadot con il collier di TIffany composto da una zoisite bicolore da più di 48 carati e diamanti

Gal Gadot, for example, wore a necklace from the Tiffany Blue Book Awards high jewelery collection. The jewel was handmade in yellow gold with a two-tone zoisite of more than 48 carats and diamonds. Gal Gadot completed her look with a diamond ring and earrings, also by Tiffany. From the same Maison the jewels of Anya Taylor-Joy, winner in the Best Actress category for the mini-series dedicated to chess: she wore a necklace composed of diamonds for more than 14 carats, with an elegant marquise-cut diamond, as well as earrings with diamonds over 18 carats and a diamond ring.

Anya Taylor Joy con il collier di Tiffany

On the other hand, the diamonds of the British actress Olivia Colman are signed Messika, with the Love Knot earrings from the Once Upon a Time collection, associated with the Diamond Catcher ring. Also from the French Maison the jewels of the American actress Tiffany Haddish, who chose Messika jewels from the Kate Moss collection of high jewelery with Sun XL, hoop earrings, and Bohemian Chic, ring.

Diamonds, but also excellent precious stones with Harry Winston: from the American Maison were the jewels of Salma Hayek, Kaley Cuoco, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina and Kristen Wiig. Salma, presenter of the event, wore the Candy ring with a 19.07 carat rubellite surrounded by almost 14 carats of diamonds and sapphires. In addition, also by Harry Winston, chandelier diamond earrings on platinum, a 69.43 carat bracelet, a brooch-watch with emeralds, earrings.

Salma Hayek con i gioielli Harry Winston

Kaley Cuoco (best actress for television series) opted for rich diamond cluster earrings, a diamond ring. Diamonds and sapphires for another presenter, Awkwafina, with hoop earrings, and a ring with diamonds on platinum. Finally, Kristen Wiig, presenter, wore a total of 76 carats of diamonds, including an Art Deco bracelet, earrings and ring. Too bad to see them only on the screen.

The jewels that shone at the Oscars 2020

Published on February 10, 2020

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The Oscar 2020 prizes were also (virtually) awarded to the jewels seen on the red carpet. In fact, clothes and jewels have always been part of the show of the most glamorous evening. And even the actresses who did not win the magical statuette (by the way: do you know why it is called Oscar? We explain it to you a few lines below) had the satisfaction of parading with memorable jewels.

Let’s start with those signed Tiffany. Charlize Theron showed up on the red carpet in a splendid Tiffany High Jewelry Collection Autumn 2020 necklace: diamonds of D color (the best), internally flawless, for over 21 carats. The necklace sported by Theron has a value of over 5 million dollars and is composed of 165 diamonds. Always by Tiffany rings and earrings.

Amazing necklace, also Tiffany’s, for Gal Gadot, with over 76 total carats of diamonds for 11 carats and valued for over 2 million dollars. Gadot’s necklace, in the role of presenter, was created by Tiffany’s master craftsmen in almost two years of work. Gadot completed her look with brilliant Tiffany diamond earrings and a Tiffany diamond ring of over 9 carats.

Platinum necklace from the Tiffany collection of high jewelry Spring 2020 for the model and actress Camila Morrone. The diamond necklace weighs over 46 carats.

By Bulgari, however, the necklace part of the High Jewelry Collection in platinum, emeralds and diamonds worn by Greta Gerwig.

Harry Winston, king of diamonds in New York, also sparkled his jewels at the Oscars. Starting with Regina King, with Draperie Diamond bracelet, 46.93 carats on platinum, carpet ring with diamonds for 8.16 carats, set in platinum, and two other rings for 2.34 carats and 2.18 carats, also on platinum .

Always from Harry Winston the jewels of Idina Menzel, candidate for the award for the original song: necklace with cascade diamonds of 60.30 carats, mounted in platinum, earrings with Pirouette diamonds, 4.44 carats, mounted in platinum, and ring with Winston Cluster diamonds, 3.92 carats, set in platinum. As if that wasn’t enough, during his performance he changed jewels, also from the Maison: River Diamond necklace, 53.98 carats, mounted in platinum, earrings with Pirouette diamonds, 4.44 carats, mounted in platinum, ring with Winston Cluster diamonds, 3.92 carats, mounted in platinum.

Again: Julia Louis-Dreyfys wore more than 92 carats of Harry Winston Diamonds: Wave diamond necklace, 60.18 carats, mounted in platinum, stud earrings with round brilliant cut diamonds, 8.43 carats, set in platinum, diamond cross shaped rigid bracelet, 8.27 carats, set in platinum, Diamond Bird brooch, 3.6 carats, mounted in platinum, ring with sunflower diamond, 3.89 carats, set in platinum, band ring with diamond , 2.1 carat, set in platinum, band ring with radiant cut diamond, 6.3 carat, set in platinum. She was also probably escorted step by step by a platoon of armed guards.

Three other stars were branded Harry Winston: Kaitlyn Dever (Lariat diamond necklace, 26.28 carats, mounted in platinum and secret cluster diamond earrings with ruby drops, 11.19 carats, mounted in platinum and 18 carat yellow gold) , Mark Ruffalo (retrograde watch from Harry Winston Midnight, cufflinks in zalium, 12 carats, set in 18 carat white gold and zalium and Coigney Alba (dangle earrings with Winston Cluster diamonds, 23.22 carats, mounted in platinum).

Why it’s named Oscar
By the way: why are the golden statuettes symbolizing the award given by the Academy Award of Merit called Oscar? According to the most accepted theory, the name is a trivial coincidence: it derives from the exclamation of an employee of the Academy, Margaret Herrick, who at the sight of the first statuette exclaimed: “It looks just like my uncle Oscar!”. A name that nobody has taken from it anymore.

A Damiani necklace, instead, for Cho Yeo-Jeong, the Korean actress from Parasite: Oscar winner film 2020.

Cho Yeo-Jeong assieme agli altri attori di «Parasite»

Diamonds shine on the red carpet of the Screen Actors Guild Awards

Published on January 20, 2020

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Among the most anticipated awards in Hollywood are the Screen Actors Guild Awards (also called SAG Awards). These are prizes awarded by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists for performers of particularly successful films or television productions. A bit like the Oscars, the winners are given a statuette: a naked male figure holding two masks, which represent comedy and tragedy. If you want to know, they are rather heavy statuettes: over 5.4 kilograms of bronze.

La statuetta degli Screen Actors Guild Awards

Although some activity in the gym is necessary before hold on hands the metal statue, there are many actresses willing to face fatigue. And to parade, bejeweled, on the red carpet. here are some of those who participated in the 26th edition of the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Jennifer Lopez, wore jewelry for over 9 million dollars signed Harry Winston, In particular, the cascade necklace with diamonds, for a total of 73.55 carats, mounted in platinum, dangling earrings Diamond Line, 13.77 carats, mounted in platinum, a bracelet of round brilliant diamonds, pear and marquise cut, 59.27 carats, set in platinum, a bracelet with cluster diamonds, 35.42 carats, set in platinum, a cushion cut diamond ring, 15.99 carats, mounted in platinum and a lotus cluster diamond ring, 1.26 carats, set in platinum. Basically she wass a walking treasure.

Signed by Harry Winston also the look of Reese Witherspoon, with earrings with emerald cut diamonds, 6.32 carats, mounted in platinum, Diamond Links bracelet, 6.78 carats, set in platinum, ring with crossed diamond, 1.67 carats, set in platinum and River Diamond ring, 2.58 carat, always set in platinum.

Under the banner of the American jeweler also Jennifer Garner, with over 80 carats of Harry Winston diamonds, including a vintage bracelet with diamonds from 1959, Diamond Line earrings, 13.33 carats, mounted in platinum, vintage bracelet with diamonds from 1959, 57, 30 carat, set in platinum, radiant cut Diamond Rock strap, 6.30 carat, set in platinum, band ring with princess cut diamond, 2.49 carat, set in platinum, band ring with brilliant cut diamonds and baguette, 2 , 1 carat, set in platinum.

Finally, with Harry Winston also Lili Reinhart, with cluster earrings with diamonds, 4.34 carats, mounted in platinum, sparkling cluster ring with diamonds, 2.34 carats, set in platinum and twin ring with sunflower diamond, 3.56 carats, set in platinum.

The other great team of actors was that of Tiffany & Co., with Charlize Theron, nominated as lead actress and actresses Laura Dern and Zoë Kravitz. Charlize Theron, for example, wore more than 11 carat Tiffany diamond earrings paired with diamond bracelets and rings, along with a diamond bracelet from Tiffany & Co.’s Tiffany Victoria collection Laura Dern, winner of the Marriage Story film chose earrings from the Tiffany City HardWear collection and rings from the Tiffany T collection by Tiffany & Co. Zoë Kravitz wore Tiffany & Co. pearl earrings to complete her sophisticated look.

The jewels of the Golden Globes 2020

Published on January 6, 2020

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Chronicle from the Golden Globes, the awards to the world of entertainment that precede the Oscars. On stage and on the red carpet the competition, as always, also involved the look.

The jury, it is known, has decreed Sam Mendes as best director for 1917. Joaquin Phoenix is the best actor of 2019 in a drama film, Joker. Parasite is instead the best foreign film. Charlize Theron, competing for the Bombshell film, appeared on the red carpet with a Tiffany & Co. High Jewelry Collection Autumn 2020 necklace. The necklace features an emerald of over 10 carats, with over 57 total carats of baguette sapphires and diamonds. Designed to evoke the movement of the grosgrain ribbon, the piece showcases the virtuosity used for high Tiffany jewelry. The classic Tiffany diamond stud earrings and a Tiffany Setting ring of over 11 carats completed the actress’s look.

Also in Tiffany style was Reese Witherspoon, with pendant earrings with Schlumberger ribbon, The actress completed her look with a bracelet inspired by the waning moon, in which Tiffany craftsmen deconstructed the motifs of the heart and stars and recreated them with baguettes and round brilliant diamonds. To stay at Tiffany’s house, another actress on the nomination list, Michelle Williams, wore Tiffany & Co. diamond stud earrings and a selection of rings from the New York Maison. Also in the Tiffany stable, the British actress Jodie Comer arrived on the red carpet with the opulent Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Ribbon earrings, with over 130 round brilliant diamonds. Comer completed his look with a Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Stars ring with a green tourmaline of over 10 carats.

Finally, Tiffany also has Knives Out, with a necklace consisting of 19 pear-shaped sapphires of over 101 total carats and princess-cut diamonds of over 6 total carats, pear-shaped diamond earrings of over 24 total carats and a tanzanite ring over 18 carat gold, Gillian Anderson with Tiffany diamond necklace and Tiffany Victoria diamond pendant earrings.

After Tiffany launched a men’s line, male representatives with appropriate jewelry could not miss the Golden Globes: the actor, disc jockey and singer Ansel Elgort walked on the red carpet with a surprising platinum Tiffany Enchant butterfly brooch with sapphires, along with a ring with a sapphire of over 9 carats with a Tiffany 1837 Makers watch. Another American actor and singer, Billy Porter, showed a Tiffany diamond pendant featuring a significant pear-shaped diamond of over 11 carats and round brilliant diamonds of over 31 total carats, a dragonfly-shaped brooch and a selection of rings Tiffany T. And Kit Harrington, nominated for Game of Thrones, wore a 27mm Tiffany 1837 Makers square watch with its all-black ensemble.

Another Maison that sparkled at the Golden Globes is Harry Winston.
Jennifer Lopez, candidate for best supporting actress, wore a necklace with Colombian emerald and 76.36-carat diamonds, set in 18-carat yellow gold and platinum. This extraordinary Harry Winston necklace is made up of 21 Colombian emeralds and 58 diamonds. Each of the cushion-cut emeralds, matched in color and in perfect gradation, delicately mix with pear-shaped diamonds set diagonally in this one-of-a-kind creation that seems to float delicately on the wearer’s skin.

Also by Harry Winston, JLo, he wore earrings with Colombian emerald and cushion cut diamonds, 7.93 carats, set in 18 carat yellow gold and platinum, a vintage bracelet with diamonds from 1959, for 57.30 carats, set in platinum, a Central Park diamond and emerald ring, 3.79 carats, set in 18 carat yellow gold and platinum.

Under the banner of Harry Winston also Zoey Deutch, with a cna necklace with 58.69 carat sapphire cabochon pendant with 22.93 carats of diamonds, set in platinum, flower earrings with sapphire and diamonds, 23.02 carats, mounted in platinum, ring with diamonds and Sapphire Winston Cluster, 4.68 carats, set in platinum, ring with sapphire and crossed diamonds, 2.46 carats, set in platinum.

Helen Mirren, on the other hand, chose a waterfall necklace with cascade diamonds, 73.55 carats, mounted in platinum, secret cluster diamond earrings with ruby drops, 9.01 carats, set in 18 carat yellow gold and platinum, Harry Winston bracelet with secret cluster diamonds, 35.42 carats, all Harry Winston, also chosen by Rachel Weisz, with the new Fifth Avenue crossed diamond necklace by Harry Winston, with 211 diamonds, for a total of 75.64 carats, fantasy shape and baguette cut, in platinum.

Ana de Armas con una collana Tiffany con 19 zaffiri a forma di pera di oltre 101 carati totali e diamanti taglio principessa di oltre 6 carati totali

A thousand jewels with Christie’s in New York

Published on November 19, 2019

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The duPont Ruby, spilla con rubino birmano di 11,20 carati circondato da una forma a cuore con smeraldi, diamanti e perle naturali

Super jewels for Christie’s super auctions in New York: a thousand pieces, from diamonds to precious audio headphones ♦ ︎

The big auctions in Geneva are closed, and Christie’s starts again from New York. The Jewels Online sales are scheduled in the US city from 2 to 12 December but, above all, the Magnificent Jewels on 11 December. In all, a thousand pieces are on sale, including colored diamonds, colorless diamonds and precious stones, as well as designer jewels, among others, Suzanne Belperron, René Boivin, Bulgari, Cartier, Harry Winston, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels.

The headlights are aimed at two lots offered for sale by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, with the aim of making cash for new acquisitions. One of these jewels is The duPont Ruby, a brooch with Burmese ruby of 11.20 carats surrounded by a heart shape with emeralds, diamonds and natural pearls, estimated between 3.5 and 5.5 million dollars. The other piece is The Emerald duPont, a ring with Colombian emerald of 9.11 carats Belle Époque and diamonds, signed Tiffany & Co. The jewels were part of the collection of Mrs. Alfred I. duPont.

The duPont Emerald, anello con smeraldo colombiano di 9,11 carati

Certainly a superb ring with a vivid fantasy blue diamond of 3.07 carat will also attract attention, VVS1 clarity, estimated between 3 and 4 million dollars, a ring with a 24.13 carat diamond, color D, impeccable clarity (2 -3 million), a ring with a 23.55 carat diamond, color D, potentially impeccable internally by Harry Winston (2-3 million) and a ring with a Belle Époque sapphire from Kashmir of 30.14 carats and diamonds (1.4 -2.4 million).

Anello con zaffiro ovale da 16,72 carati, diamanti a taglio circolare su platino — Anello con zaffiro ovale da 16,72 carati, diamanti a taglio brillante su platino

Apart from duPont, the auction includes jewels also from other prominent properties. In particular those of the Rothschild family, including Baroness Edouard de Rothschild and Jacqueline de Rothschild Piatigorsky. These collections include a selection of 48 lots with exceptional Cartier Art Deco examples, including a diamond bracelet alongside precious objects and accessories. Another collection on sale is that of Judith-Ann Corrente, president and director of the Metropolitan Opera Association, with 28 jewels signed by leading designers, such as Belperron, Boivin, Fouquet, René Lalique and an Art Deco diamond sautoir by Van Cleef & Arpels .

Finally, the super pre Christmas auction includes contemporary jewelery by Maison such as Jar and Taffin, Beats Pro audio headset runs with Graffiti diamonds and rubies, created for Super Bowl XLVI artists, worn by Lmfao, Madonna and Lil ‘Wayne. With over 1,500 diamonds weighing over 120 carats and 28 rubies with 3.35 carats, this unique piece of collaboration is offered for the first time at auction.

Collana di Harry Winston con diamanti e smeraldi

Spilla di Jar con smeraldi, diamanti e zirconi

Cuffie Beats Pro di Graff, con diamanti e rubini

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Collana ispirata a Pinocchio di Cartier, oro e smalto

Reza al Tefaf’s jewels

Published on October 15, 2019

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Orecchini con diamanti classe D per 47,3 carati su platino

Maison Reza’s fine jewelery arrives at Tefaf in New York ♦

It is not uncommon for jewelers to have lives or adventurous stories behind them. This is especially true for the great jewelery makers from the East or the Middle East. And it is also the case of Alexandre Reza, who died in Paris in 2016 at 94, but with a story worthy of a novel. Suffice it to say that he was considered the greatest collector of gems of modern times, before becoming a jeweler. And from 1 to 5 November the jewels of the Maison that he founded can be seen at the New York edition of Tefaf, the great exhibition dedicated to objects of art, antiquities and luxury and collectible jewels. Today the Maison is run by the founder’s son, Olivier, at the Place Vendôme site.

Anello Troïdia (a tre lati) con rubino non trattato Est Africa di 8,48 carati, diamanti

Alexandre Reza was born in 1922 in Moscow, son of a jeweler. Like other Russian families, after the October Revolution the Rezas moved to France, first to Nice and then to Paris. He began his career as a diamond expert, traveling a lot to find every stone. Alexandre Reza has also supplied gems to jewelry brands such as Boucheron, Bulgari, Cartier, Chaumet, Harry Winston, Louis Gérard and Van Cleef & Arpels. And as has happened to many other merchants and gemstone experts, at one point he decided to turn himself into a jeweler. But of gram class: only high jewelry with rare diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. According to the Sotheby’s auction house, “movement, lightness, composition and harmony are the key words of his works”.

Orecchini Crescent, con due diamanti taglio princess per 8,27 carati e 204 taglio brillante per 9 carati

But mishaps were not missed: in 1994 armed thieves stole gems worth about $ 21 million in the jeweler’s salon in Paris. On the other hand, in May 2010 Sotheby’s sold a fancy 5.02 carat blue fancy diamond set in a toi-et-moi ring next to a 5.42-carat white diamond of 6.3 million dollars, setting a record price for a jewel of Reza. Margherita Donato

Bracciale Dune con madreperla e 72 diamanti

Orecchini con zaffiri birmani taglio pera di 18,5 e 20 carati

Orecchini con 16 rubini del Mozambico per 36,6 carati e 24 diamanti taglio marquise per 33 carati

Anello Tour Rectangle, diamante di 2,59 carati, rubini per 3 carati e 118 brillanti

Anello con zaffiro a taglio turbante di 6,68 carati su platino

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