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Who is Sat Hari, the designer who made Brad Pitt fall in love

Published on October 13, 2019

The fascination of Indian philosophy and alternative medicine in Amrit’s jewels, by Sat Hari. Here’s who is the woman who fascinated Brad Pitt ♦ ︎

She went for India and never she is returned. Or, better, she came back but stay connected to the charm of the great Asian country, where for years she has studied the symbolism of precious stones. The blonde American designer Sat Hari Khalsa, 50, after a long period of youth training in India, which began when she was 18, returned to the States and founded Amrit, a name that in ancient Sanskrit indicates the water of eternal life, the nectar of the divine. Not before, however, having traveled the world together with a rock band as a holistic healer.

But the last adventure is the one destined to be more in the spotlight: the relationship with Brad Pitt. According to the Daily Mail weekly, the actor and designer would have met in 2018, during an event organized by Anthony Keidis, frontman of the Red Hot Chili Pepper, to whom Sat Hari Khalsa would have been a spiritual guide. In short, it is not surprising that Amrit aims to offer jewels linked to a mystical philosophy of life. In India, Sat Hari (which is the Indian name he adopted) fell in love with gems, jewels and ancient symbols and now creates his own collections with these references. Do not think, however, that they are Indian style jewelry. Amrit proposes jewels that, apart from some elephant figures that appear here and there, are absolutely of Western taste, with massive use of gold and precious stones, starting with diamonds. Margherita Donato

Orecchini con diamanti, granati e zaffiri

Orecchini con diamanti rosa grezzi. Prezzo: 19800 dollari

Anello con il fiore del loto in oro rosa e diamanti

Orecchini con zaffiri mezzaluna — Orecchini con zaffiri a mezzaluna

With Sutra a modern in ancient way

Published on June 29, 2019

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Sutra’s jewels with rose-cut diamonds: innovation plus tradition ♦

Time runs, but sometimes it is necessary to wrap it and make it run backwards, as if it were a ball of roll to be compacted into a single mass. This also happens when creating something artistic or simply artisanal: we arrive at a point where the urge to find something new ends up discovering what is tradition. And this is all the more true for a brand that is a child of tradition, the Indian one, which has hundreds of years behind jewelery.

bracciale rose cut collection — Bracciale della Rose cut collection

Sutra Jewels, in fact, is a Maison born from the collaboration of husband and wife: Arpita and Divyanshu Navlakha, who founded the brand in 2008. They met while studying at the Gemological Institute of America and both come from families already active in the world of jewelry. In short, a lot of tradition behind it. Their jewels, however, are not tied to the classic Indian style. They are more modern, more western. Many colored stones, a lot of work to tell the jewel through the combination of gems. But sometimes, tradition knocks on the door. This is the case, for example, of the jewels proposed in spring, which use the rose-cut cut for diamonds, just like in ancient jewels. In short, innovation is good, but the roots are deep. Lavinia Andorno

collana rose cut — Collana di diamanti della Rose cut collection

The Butterfly Collection anello — Anello della Butterly collection, con diamanti bianchi e smeraldi

orecchini The Butterfly Collection — Orecchini della Butterfly collection, con diamanti bianchi e neri

orecchini rose cut collection — Orecchini della Rose cut collection, oro nero e diamanti

orecchini agata and diamond collection — Orecchini della Agata and diamond collection

Christie’s success for the maharaja’s auction

Published on June 20, 2019

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Devant-de-corsage epoca Belle Époque, Cartier, 1912. Venduto per 10,6 milioni

The jewels of the Maharajas of the Al Thani collection sold by Christie’s at an auction of 109 million dollars ♦ ︎

It seems that the era of the maharajas retains a great charm. And, in particular, they have fascinated the opulent jewels that were part of the celebrated Al Thani collection, emir of Qatar. Indeed, judging by the outcome of the Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence auction organized by Christie’s in New York, these jewels beat everyone. Thanks also to the tour organized by Christie’s in London, Shanghai, Geneva and Hong Kong, in addition to the New York exhibition, which welcomed 50,000 visitors.

The auction that included the jewels of Indian nobles ended after a 12-hour marathon. Result: sales of 109.3 million dollars (equal to 97.5 million euros), with 93% of the pieces sold. No wonder the auction has established the highest total for any sale of Indian and Mughal art objects, and the second highest auction total for a private jewelry collection.
The sale was presented in partnership between Christie’s jewelry department and the World Art department, together with the independent art consultancy The Fine Art Group.

Collana antica di spinello imperiale, perle e smeraldi

It’s worth going into detail: during the sale, three worldwide auction records for Indian works of art were touched and 29 lots were sold for over 1 million dollars. The top lot has been touched by a devant-de-corsage jewel (that is, worn on the chest), the Belle Époque era by Cartier, Paris, 1912, sold for 10.6 million to a private collector. Among the other lots that have reached top prices, there is also the Diamond of Paradise diamond, 52.58 carats, D Color, IF, which reached 6.5 million, while a dagger with carved jade handle, Lo Shah Jahan Dagger, was sold for 3.4 million, a record for an object of Indian jade and record for a piece Shah Jahan.

We are very honored to have been entrusted with this magnificent and diverse selection of jewels, art and objects from the larger Al Thani Collection. The strong results today, after twelve hours of non-stop bidding, in front of a packed room and with phone and online bidders from all over the world, reflect the exceptional quality of this special collection and position it among the most storied private collections ever featured at auction.
Guillaume Cerutti, CEO of Christie’s

Let’s go back to jewels: an ancient necklace of imperial spinel, pearls and emeralds was sold for 3 million, the Golconda Diamond Rivière necklace, from the collection of the Nizams of Hyderabad, which was sold for 2.4 million. And a necklace of emeralds Imperial Moghul Necklace and earrings, were sold for 1.9 million.

But the auction was not only occupied by the jewels of the maharajas. For example, all the contemporary pieces by Jar and Bhagat have been sold, far exceeding the estimates. Federico Graglia

L'asta Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence organizzata da Christie’s a New York — L’asta Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence organizzata da Christie’s a New York

Il diamante The Mirror of Paradise, 52,58 carati, D Color, IF, venduto per 6,5 milioni

Smeraldo scolpito con due montanti intercambiabili e diamanti di Cartier

Aigrette di diamanti e smalti di Mellerio dit Mellerio, venduto per 650.000 dollari

Fibbia per cintura di di Cartier con smeraldo, zaffiri e diamanti, Venduta per 1,5 milioni

Ornamento per turbante venduto per 1,8 milioni

The march of Diacolor

Published on June 18, 2019

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Orecchini in oro bianco con perle e tormalina rosa

Large stones, great jewels, great ambitions: the history and style of Diacolor ♦ ︎

There are children who have fun with toys (almost all). Others (only one), who preferred to observe the prismatic effects of rubies. This rare example of gemologist by vocation is Rishabh Tongya, an Indian by Dehli, born into a family of precious stone merchants. And that, after having grown up, founded a company that recalls his passion for the gems of his childhood: Diacolor.

Even the history of the Maison of the Indian capital has followed a path of growth, like that of a child. Starting with a team of five members, Diacolor has become an internationally renowned jewelery production company, collaborating with global iconic brands. Translated: the company manufactures fine jewelry for famous European and American brands. Jewelery made in Dehli, but you will never know.

Having learned the compositional technique used by the big brands, Diacolor has decided to produce jewelry even with its own label. Great jewels, with diamonds, sapphires and gold of first quality and often large. He launched the first single-brand boutique in the Middle East, but also debuted at GemGéneve, the first step (perhaps) for a greater presence in Europe. Lavinia Andorno

Bracciali con diamanti, smeraldi, zaffiri, rubini

Anello con diamanti gialli e bianchi incastonati in oro a doppio tono

The Moghul jewels at auction with Christie’s

Published on June 11, 2019

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Nearly 400 rare jewels of the Moghul dynasty at auction with Christie’s in New York ♦ ︎

The Mughals, we remember for those unfamiliar with the history of India, were members of an imperial dynasty that reigned during the Islamic domination of the great Asian country. The Mughal Empire lasted from 1526 to 1857. Its founder was Babur the Conqueror: he was a descendant of the great Turkish-Mongolian general Tamerlane and before arriving in India he ruled a city of today’s Uzbekistan.
Of the Mughals the ancient palaces have remained, buildings like the famous Taj Mahal, but also many jewels, much sought after by collectors. On June 19, in New York, a selection of these jewels will be put on sale at an exceptional auction of Christie’s: Maharajas and Mughal Magnificence. Jewels that have made history, unique pieces that date back almost 500 years ago, at the time of the first part of the Mughal dynasty. The collection includes almost 400 objects made of gold, diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, rubies. In addition to the classic jewels, such as necklaces and rings, there are also daggers in the catalog, many of which have been worn or used by the royal and noble families of India.

Indian royal treasures

Aigrette (gioiello per turbante) di diamanti e smalti di Mellerio

Among the many Indian royal treasures in the collection is a jigha (turban ornament) encrusted with diamonds on white gold, created between the mid and late nineteenth century. The collection also includes exceptional diamonds, including the Mirror of Paradise Diamond and the Arcot II Diamond, both originated from the Golconda mine, the oldest diamond mine known to man. The Arcot Diamond is a pear-shaped, brilliant-cut stone weighing 17.21 carats. It is one of two similar diamond drops sent to Queen Charlotte (1744-1818), the wife of King George III, from the Nawab of Arcot. The diamonds were later purchased at auction by the Marquis of Westminster and then mounted in the Tiara of Westminster, which was worn at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
Another remarkable piece: the Nizam of Hyderabad necklace (from the middle to the end of the nineteenth century), is made of gold with seven large triangular diamonds, each framed by a perforated panel of diamond leaves with a Kindan workmanship, a traditional type of jewel made with Indian precious stones, which includes various gems and a gold leaf positioned between the stones and its support.

Cartier jewelry

Of all the great jewelery houses, Cartier has had the longest and most productive collaboration with India, which derives from Jacques Cartier’s passion for the country. The jeweler made frequent visits to India, meeting regularly with the royal families with whom he established close relationships. Many of Cartier’s most beautiful jewels of this period have been inspired by Indian architecture, gems and jewels. One such example is a splendid platinum belt brooch from 1922 with diamonds, emeralds and sapphires. This piece was part of the collection of Sybil Sassoon, Marquess of Cholmondeley and daughter of Sir Edward Sassoon and Baroness Aline de Rothschild. It was worn both for the coronation of King George VI in 1937 and for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Federico Graglia

Ornamento per turbante per maharaja con diamanti

Spilla Devant de Corsage di Cartier, 1912. Comprende un diamante a taglio pera da 34,08 carati, e un diamante ovale da 23,55 carati

Spilla con diamanti — Spilla by Jar in titanio, con diamante taglio pera, zaffiri ovali, cacholong bianco a forma di zanna, oro annerito e platino

Fibbia per cintura di Cartier con smeraldo, diamanti, zaffiri

Farah Khan, luxury without borders

Published on March 5, 2019

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Collana di smeraldi dello Zambia con pendente a forma di fiore

A book celebrates the work of one of the greatest Indian jewelry designers: Farah Khan ♦ ︎

Paola De Luca has edited A Bejeweled Life, a book published by Rizzoli that celebrates Farah Khan, designer of the homonymous Maison based in Mumbai. Founded 15 years ago, Farah Khan Fine Jewelry has become one of the big names in the world of Indian jewelry, and not only. And this can be seen by browsing through the 300 pages of the book, which tells the story of the evolution of one of the best Indian high jewelry designers.

Farah Khan is the eldest of the four sons of actor-director-producer Sanjay Khan and wife, interior designer Zarine Khan. Farah completed a gemology course at the Gemological Institute of America in Santa Monica, California, in 1992 and in 2004 launched her own jewelery brand.

Farah Khan, orecchini con perle e diamanti

Like other Indian designers, his work ranges from the tradition of Indian jewelry, rich, opulent, with many colored stones, and a simpler job dedicated to the Western public. In both cases, however, the result is pleasant. His ability to adapt to two different tastes is symbolized by the earrings of emeralds created for the princess Diya Kumari, daughter of the last Maharaja of Jaipur, and the design from the crown studded with crystals Swarovski worn by Beyoncé on the cover of one of his albums. But his eclecticism goes even further: for example, he also designed incense brass burners as precious jewels. Alessia Mongrando

Anello in oro con smeraldi taglio cuscino e diamanti

Anello con rubini e libellula in oro e smeraldi

Orecchini in oro bianco, diamanti, ametiste

The Nizam’s treasure

Published on March 3, 2019

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The historic treasure of the Nizam, the royal family of central India, is visible again after 12 years with an exceptional exhibition ♦ ︎

If you are an enthusiast of jewelry, youmust buy a ticket for New Delhi, India. Until 5 May, you will have the chance to admire one of the world’s most precious diamonds, the 184.75-carat Jacob diamond, the seventh-largest, and another 173 precious jewels of the Nizams of Hyderabad, exhibited at the National Museum. The exhibition is titled Jewels of India: The Nizam’s Jewelery Collection. It is an exceptional event, because from 12 years nobody can see this collection of historical jewels up close. And it’s a story to be told.

The Nizam treasure is an outstanding example of Deccan jewelry, but was been locked up in the basement of the Reserve Bank of India in 1995, after a long legal battle over its ownership between the government and the former royal family.

A dispute that still continues between Esra, the widow heir of the royal family, and the government, which instead considers the treasure an invaluable national heritage, which should not be auctioned. In fact, jewels have historical value. It all started in 1948, after the accession of the state of Hyderabad at the new India state in 1948, following independence from Great Britain. After India’s annexation of the kingdom, Nizam and his heirs were banned by the Indian government. The heirs were forced to sell the jewels at a very reduced price and entrusted to some trusts. But after the death of Azam Jah, in 1970, the trusts decided to sell the jewels. And from that moment the legal battle with the government began.

Now, however, the exhibition organized at the National Museum allows you to closely observe the jewels.

Nizam jewels are set with fabulous Golconda diamonds, now exhausted mines, emeralds from Colombia, rubies and spinels, pearls from Burma and Basra. They are rich jewels and follow the traditional Indian aesthetic and design, appreciated by the seventh Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan. He created the Jewelery Trusts, which allowed the Indian government to acquire the jewels for the nation. The collection includes sarceche (turban ornaments), necklaces, belts and buckles, bracelets and bracelets, earrings, rings for toes, for hands, pocket watches and watch chains, buttons and cufflinks.
The exhibition will remain open to the public until 5 May 2019. Federico Graglia

Pendente del tesoro Nizam in oro, rubini e smeraldi

The Polki diamonds by Sally Agarwal

Published on January 21, 2019

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Collana composta da cinque fili di diamanti Polki. Ogni filo è composto da 57 diamanti incastonati in oro 18 carati

The Polki diamonds by Sally Agarwal have roots in the Moghul empire and a minimalist design.

Once, the diamonds in India were considered precious stones to be associated with the divine elements. And they were not cut with many faces as is done now in the West: the Polki diamonds, almost rough, have spread during the Mughal Empire lasted from 1526 to 1707 over much of India. But tradition and their beauty is still alive thanks to the London-based designer Sally Agarwal. After studying jewelry design in the big Asian country, Sally Agarwal opened a studio in London and has revived the forms used for traditional ceremonies in the royal courts. We must say that the result is unique and has its price: a pair of dangling earrings rose gold cost about $ 4,800, a necklace comes to $ 29,000 and a bracelet with three wires to 20,000.

On the other hand, notes Sally, diamonds as well as being combined with Hindu deities were also associated with his fortune, so that the properties of these stones were linked to membership of a caste: the gray or blacks were for the lower classes, while a maharaja could own diamonds of every color. And these things Sally Agarwal she knows, because that his relatives in India are the diamond merchants. Polki diamonds are usually quite large and having slight natural imperfections, which indicates the quality and also improves their character. “To enhance the unique characteristics of a Polki, as their eye-catching white glow that, for me, evokes moonlight, I designed a minimalist, frames in 18 carat yellow gold for my jewelry,” is the description that makes the designer of his work. Giulia Netrese

Orecchini Aisha in oro, diamanti Polki e rubini

Orecchini a clip in oro e diamanti Polki, che si ispirano al cielo notturno indiano

Anello in oro giallo, diamanti Polki, smalto rosso

Sally Agarwal, orecchini pendenti con diamanti e smeraldi

Orecchini in oro giallo e diamanti. Prezzo: 2950 sterline

Collana girocollo a due file di 70 diamanti Polki. Prezzo: 34.500 sterline

Anello con diamanti. Prezzo: 3000 sterline

Collana Majestic con cinque fili di diamanti Polki

Gurmit, Cinderella with success

Published on December 28, 2018

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From Yves Saint Laurent catwalks to the prizes for the jewelry design: the story of Gurmit Kaur Campbell, Cinderella with success.

From poor child, seventh child of nine in a Sikh family in Punjab, to star model. And then jewelry designers with even greater honors: for example, her ring in 18 carat yellow gold with a cultured pearl of the South Seas and diamonds has won the Diva Gem Award from the American Gem Trade Association.

And to say that Gurmit Kaur Campbell was about to be married, at 19, in an arranged marriage, as is usual in India. So, to escape the fate of tradition ran away in Singapore with $ 15 in her pocket. That was in 1987. Then, with the help of Belgian artist Olivier Marie Strebelle (who married) she arrived in Brussels, where she learned the rudiments of goldsmith. But she’s so beautiful to be recruited as a model in Paris and New York, by Yves Saint Laurent and Azzedine Alaia. Let catwalks and the photo shoots, she is again practicing jewelery. It is not a hobby: the pieces of Gurmit are full of inventions and precious stones used in a creative way, to elaborate forms. Waves, circles and curves reveal a sensual style, perhaps influenced by Eastern origins. Gurmit now lives in London, married with Robert Campbell, founder of High50 site. Margherita Donato

Anello in oro bianco, diamanti, perla barocca

L'anello premiato Gem Diva Award: oro giallo 18 carati con una perla coltivata dei Mari del Sud e diamanti — L’anello premiato Gem Diva Award: oro giallo 18 carati con una perla coltivata dei Mari del Sud e diamanti

Gurmit durante una sfilata per Chanel, stagione 1991-92

Nirav Modi at auction

Published on September 20, 2018

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After the bankruptcy, Nirav Modi jewels will be auctioned in New York ♦

Good news for those who can invest a few thousand dollars or euros for a high quality jewelry. It’s coming an auction of jewels now in the coffers of the former companies of Nirav Modi, the Indian jeweler who is accused of having defrauded something like a couple of billions of dollars. The first live auction is scheduled for September 26 in New York. Two other jewelry and diamond auctions are scheduled for next week, October 3 and 4, also in New York.
We have already told the story, which for the truth seems incredible (who knows if Hollywood will turn it into a film) by Nirav Modi, who at the moment managed to escape the Indian judges who want to lock him up.

Hundreds of precious jewels will now be auctioned.

The trustee that now manages the companies once owned by Nirav Modi, therefore, will put the stock and intellectual property of two companies: Firestar Diamond and Fantasy, now bankrupt. Another company, Unique Designs, has already bought jewelry with diamonds and loose stones, while what is being sold at the end of the month is what remains in the vault of Firestar and Fantasy.
These are jewels valued at 15 million, including engagement and wedding rings in 14 carat gold; diamonds set in 10-carat, 14-karat and 18-karat gold, but also fashion jewelry and loose diamonds for over $ 1 million. There are also diamonds with patented cuts, including Patriot Star and The Opulent Diamond. For info: FirestarAuction.com. Federico Graglia

Bracciale in oro bianco e rosa con diamanti

DiaColor and the colors of titanium

Published on September 17, 2018

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Orecchini a goccia in titanio e diamanti

A titanium collection with many shades comes from India: it’s by DiaColor ♦

Those who still think of India as the country where you move on the back of an elephant must change your mind. India is not only a global economic power, but is also rapidly changing its culture and, therefore, its aesthetic standards. This collection it’s the evidence: it’s called The Many Shades of Titanium. It’s proposed by a New Delhi Maison, DiaColor.

To establish DiaColor was a third-generation jeweler, Rishabh Tongya.

Although most of DiaColor’s production is rather traditional, with large floral motifs, such finely chiselled gold, and with many colored stones, The Many Shades of Titanium collection is innovative in the Indian jewelry scene. Meanwhile, it does not use as a base the metal adored by the Indians, gold. Perhaps also because the Indian government’s policy has long discouraged the importation of the yellow metal. But in any case, using titanium is not easy for anyone. And the DiaColor collection presents bracelets, earrings, rings made by hand, with many colors (it is a characteristic of titanium to be colored) and with diamonds of first choice.
In shades of pink, deep blue, deep gold and aquamarine, the collection stands out in the jewelry scene of the great Asian country, but it can also be interesting for the western market. It is worth taking a look. Alessia Mongrando

Anello con fiore arcobaleno con diamanti gialli e bianchi

Orecchini in titanio colorato e diamanti

Anello Fiore in titanio colorato, occhi di gatto, diamanti gialli e bianchi

earrings carry diamonds over bronze coloured titanium — Orecchini a sfere con titanio color bronzo e diamanti

Bracciale con titanio color bronzo e diamanti

Orecchini con titanio color bronzo e diamanti

The record ring with 6690 diamonds

Published on July 7, 2018

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Here is the ring with more diamonds set: they are 6690 and entered the Guinness Book of Records ♦ ︎

Jewels are not just objects created for the pleasure of being worn. They are also made to amaze. Indeed, to conquer the Guinness Book of Records. Two Indian jewelers have succeeded, Vishal Agarwal and Khushbu Agarwal, who have conquered the Guinness World Record for the highest number of diamonds set in a ring. Their record is 6,690 diamonds set in a large ring with the shape of the flower most loved by the Indians, the lotus.
The stones are set on an 18-carat rose gold ring with 48 petals. The jewel has an estimated value of over 4.1 million dollars and weighs just over 58 grams.
The Indian jewelers have beaten the previous record, which was since 2015 by Savio Jewelery with a Peacock ring with 3827 diamonds.
Vishal Agarwal created the design of the ring and Khushbu Agarwal, owner of Hanumant Diamonds, produced the piece. It took six months to design and create.
It is not immediately clear why, according to the Guinness World Records, the ring was inspired by the desire to raise awareness on the importance of water conservation. Agree that the lotus grows in swamps, lakes and ponds, but the ring seems more inspired by the desire to enter the record book. It succeeded. Giulia Netrese

This sparkling ring features 6,690 cut diamonds set on 36 petals of a golden flower by Indian craftsmen Vishal Agarwal and Khushbu Agarwal 💍✨ "We crafted 'The Lotus Ring' to depict the beauty growing in water. Another motivation of choosing lotus as our theme is that the lotus is the national ﬂower of India." 💎 "The ring is created in 18 karat pink [rose] gold, weighing a total of 58.176 gms, and studded with 6690 round brilliant cut diamonds of E 8: F Color, WS clarity, weighing 16.42 carat." ______________________________________________________ #ring #jewelry #jewelrydesigner #jewelrymaking #diamonds #diamondring #gold #goldring #lotus #flower #guinnessworldrecords #officiallyamazing #officiallyamazing #bling #rosegold
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The great scam of Nirav Modi

Published on June 12, 2018

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Nirav Modi fled to London seeking asylum in Britain. The biggest scam ($ 2.2 billion) linked to the jewelery world ♦ ︎

When summer comes, you can read more books with thriller stories. But sometimes you do not need to buy a book, just read the news. Which, in this case, concern the world of jewelry. And we do not talk about the usual theft in a jewelery store or in a house. This booty is much higher: 1.77 billion dollars, maybe 2.2. Other than Ocean Eleven or similar. And the most shocking aspect is that the alleged perpetrator is not just any robber, but one of the stars of fine jewelry: Nirav Modi.
Indian billionaire with a passion for diamonds, stones thats he knows well why he has lived many years in Antwerp, in order to follow the family’s trade, he has created one of the most exclusive high jewelery Maison. But at the beginning of 2018 he was the protagonist of a clamorous case of fraud. Now he claims political asylum in the United Kingdom, to escape the trial in India. Nirav Modi, in fact, disappeared already in February after the accusations emerged, which he called a “political persecution”.

The great deception
The accusation, however, is heavy. India’s second largest state bank, the Punjab National Bank (Pnb), claimed that two jewelry companies led by Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi with the Gitanjali Group had defrauded the bank for about $ 2, 2 billion. After this alarm, frauds arose towards other credit institutions such as State Bank of India, Union Bank, Axis Bank and Allahabad Bank, all exposed to the rich man and always smiling (now you understand why) Nirav Modi. The charges have led to an investigation that led to the closure of boutiques in India, starting from the Mumbai store, bank accounts and luxury cars. What’s more, it seems that Nirav Modi has played dirty even with the budgets of his company. An expert opinion on precious stones in stock, for example, has established that their value is only 27% of what was declared in the balance sheet. In short, Nirav Modi would have inflated the accounts of his precious empire by more than 70%.
The mechanism of fraud
But how did Nirav Modi and his uncle have $ 2 billion? The scam, from what has emerged, seems almost incredible. In essence, three companies linked to Modi and Gitanjali have asked for funds to pay for purchases of precious stones abroad. Fake purchases, though. Some bank officials let themselves be duped by the rich jeweler without following the right verification process. The loans, in short, were granted without checking whether they were covered by an insurance policy to cover a possible default. The scam went on from 2011 to January 2018, until a more diligent bank manager was not satisfied with the word of Nirav and associates. And a more in-depth check brought out the scam. Although it must be admitted that the strategy was brilliant. Like the diamonds. Federico Graglia

Orecchini di diamanti e rubini di Nirav Modi

Collana di diamanti e rubini, composta da oltre 100 pietre, presentata alla Biennale di Parigi

Yoga lesson with Thomas Sabo

Published on November 9, 2017

Thomas Sabo, the Mini Chakra collection for a winter of Indian flavor ♦ ︎
An exotic Christmas? There is no need to book a cruise or even go to the cinema: Thomas Sabo, an German jewelery brand, has always had a liking for vaguely ethnic themes, as the collections that remind the traditional bijoux of Indians of America, to bijoux that are inspired by indians of India. The Mini Chakra collection, for example, goes right in this direction. According to Hindu religion and yoga, chakras are the points inside the human body where the main energy centers reside. Dedicated to this concept is the collection with bracelets and necklaces with geometric symbols as small mandala by Thomas Sabo’s. What, then, they have a real influence on the psychophysical balance of those wearing them is to be seen. But, probably, choosing a jewel of this type is out of this kind of consideration. Prices: beads bracelets from 69 to 98 euros. Mini Chakras necklaces from 98 to 149 euros. Giulia Netrese

Bracciali della collezione Mini Chakra di Thomas Sabo

Bracciale in argento placcato Mini Chakra

Bracciale in argento placcato oro rosa Mini Chakra

Bracciale in argento con pietre dure, malachite e occhio di tigre

Bracciale in argento con pietre dure, calcedonio e onice

Tamara Comolli paisley size

Published on October 17, 2017

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Collezione India, bracciale in oro e snakewood, con zaffiri. Prezzo: 4690 euro

Tamara Comolli devotes her India collection to the most loved graphic pattern ♦ ︎
There are women who “forget” to communicate their age. But there are also women who celebrate the anniversaries, such as Tamara Comolli. In 2017 he celebrated her 25th birthday at the Maison’s creative guide bearing her name.
Tamara Comolli has an Italian name, but an international vision. She is a German born, graduated at the Munich Business School, founded her brand in 1992. In Germany, she is the company’s seat and base, but jewels are produced exclusively for her in Milan. The beginning of career in the jewelery world, however, took place in the United States.
With her glance that ignores the borders, it is no surprise that for the winter 2017-2018 Tamara Comolli has presented a line of jewels dedicated to a country like India. The collection, which is called India, is entirely based on the classic paisley design, which originates from the boteh or buta name, a drop-shaped, Persian origin pattern widespread throughout the Indian region. By the way, if its point is down, paisely has the same geographic form similar at India. The collection of Tamara Comolli also uses eco-sustainable materials: besides gold, some jewels are made of ebony or snakewood (Brosimum Guianense), a wood with an appearance that reminiscent of the reptile skin. But jewels are also made of chalcedony, mother of pearl, quartz and some precious stones. Price. from 500 to 4000 euros. Giulia Netrese

Collezione India, bracciale in oro e ebano. Prezzo: 1290 euro

Collezione India, orecchini in oro e snakewood. Prezzo: 1490 euro

Collezione India, collana in oro e quarzo fumé. Prezzo: 490 euro

Collezione India, collana in oro e onice rosso. Prezzo: 990 euro

Collezione India, collana in oro e madreperla. Prezzo: 1090 euro

Collezione India, collana in oro e calcedonio. Prezzo: 990 euro

Collezione India, collana-bracciale in oro e snakewood. Prezzo: 1290 euro

Al Thani jewelry in Venice

Published on August 26, 2017

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Ornamento per turbante, Hyderabad, 1800-1850. Set di diamanti, perle e spinello

In Venice an exhposition with 270 vintage Indian jewels from the Al Thani collection ♦︎
Jewelery in a jewel city: in Venice comes the Al Thani collection. Exposed first in London and then in Paris, for the first time he is in Italy. It is a collection of ancient Indian or vintage jewels. Starting from 1500 up to the last century: there are 270 outstanding pieces that will be visible at Palazzo Ducale. To set this outstanding collection was Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani, a member of the royal Qatar family: he fell in love with years of Indian goldsmith tradition, especially that of the Moghul period and has collected these pieces which are a sum of history of the high Indian jewelery, from Genghis Khan and Tamerlan to the maharaja in the colonial period. They are ornamental jewels, but also symbolic: they were used to mark the rank, role and even mood of the wearer, man or woman. In addition to being indispensable accessories for some occasions, such as ceremonies.
The exhibition is curated by Amin Jaffer, conservative chief of the Al Thani collection and Gian Carlo Calza, a Far East art scholar, with Gabriella Belli’s scientific management. The exhibition begins on 9 September 2017 and continues until 7 January 2018. Federico Graglia
The Al Thani collection
Venice, Palazzo Ducale
September 9, 2017 – January 7, 2018
Hours: 8.30-19
Tickets
Full 20 euros; Reduced by 13 euros

Coppia di bracciali Kada da Bhagat, 2012, perle diamanti e platino

Ornamento per turbante del Maharaja di Nawanagar, circa 1907

Spilla a forma di pavone di Mellerio Meller, 1901, diamanti e oro

Girocollo di Cartiercon rubini del 1931. Restaurato dal progetto originale

Spilla di Cartier, 2012, in platino, smeraldi e diamanti

Spilla Cintura di Cartier, intorno al 1920-1930

Spilla da Bhagat, 2011. Platino, con diamanti, rubini, perle

The British India of Alice Cicolini

Published on June 29, 2017

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By Alice Cicolini a collection dedicated to Italian designer Ettore Sottsass, the Memphis collection, in memory of the design school founded by the architect. The Memphis jewels are made in the UK by Fairtrade metals, and are lacquered with geometric patterns of Memphis.

In spite of the very Italian name, Alice Cicolini (full name: Alice Cicolini Strazzeri) was born in London and is a perfect example of British style, love of tradition and to the exotic appeal of India. What could be more British than afternoon tea and an Indian mezzaro resting on the couch? Or the Alice Cicolini jewelry, made and inspired by the ancient techniques of Jaipur, where she realize his creations. The technique of using enamel on jewelry, called meenakari, is entrusted to one of the last skilled craftsmen of Rajasthan, who worked for the Maharaja. This technique is known in Europe as champleve. Tradition meenakari of enamel also includes metal engraving. In India, artisans prefer to work on a 23.5-carat gold, because it is softer and the use of enamels built traditions are passed down within families as a secret. The enamel is a combination of land, the pigmented glass and metal, then polished with agate stone to create colors extraordinarily vivid and rich. It is most commonly applied to the back of jewelery, where precious stones like diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds are on the line. The meenakari is also known as the Secret, an intimate dialogue with the wearer of the gem.
Interest Alice Cicolini are not focused only on the jewelry: she is in love with the architecture and sacred ancient Silk Road. She is also the author of a book on English dandyism, The New Inglese Dandy, to the publisher Thames & Hudson. And she is also a research associate at the Central St Martins, where she graduated in 2009 with a Masters in Jewellery Design. Finally, she was director of Art & Culture for the British Council in India. Cosimo Muzzano

Anello Memphis, con oro, argento, tormalina, diamante, ametista

Anello con argento e peridoto, commercio equo e solidale

Memphis, anello quadrato in argento e oro Fairtrade, lacca, iolite, zaffiri rosa

Memphis, anello con argento, oro Fairtrade, lacca, tormalina, diamante verde

Anello Memphis in argento fine, smalto vetroso, ametista, oro, impostazione kundan

Chattri Drop Ring. Oro 18ct lucido, rubino naturale, ametista verde

Benares Spot Ring. Oro 22ct, smalto porcellanato laccato, peridoto Cabochon

Kimono Scimmia Diamond Ring. Oro 22ct, smalto vetroso, diamante, zaffiri rosa e verde, tormalina verde

Jodhpur Miniature Leaf Ring. Oro 22ct, smalto vetroso, ametista rosa

Kimono orecchini a cerchio. Oro 22ct, smalto vetroso, cerchi 18ct oro, opale lucido bianco

Collana Cluster Kimono pendant. Oro 22ct, smalto vetroso, diamanti gialli, opale lucido bianco e una perla di Tahiti Winterson. Catena in oro giallo con canna chiusura

Summer Snow, orecchini a cerchio. Oro giallo, bianco pavé di diamanti, realizzato a mano, ametista verde, cristallo di rocca, quarzo rosa e nuvoloso quarzo rosa, tormalina e calcedonio briolettes

Summer Snow Hair Jewel. Oro 18ct vermeil argentato, diamanti bianchi, ametiste intagliate a mano, ametista verde, quarzo rosa, quarzo e cristallo di rocca di rosa, con morganite centrale, tormaline, topazi, zaffiri e ametiste, quarzo lemon, tormalina rosa e calcedonio briolettes

Silvia Furmanovich in India

Published on June 11, 2017

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Orecchino con cristallo di rocca e perle

The new collection of brazilian designer Silvia Furmanovich is dedicated to India ♦ ︎
There are those who fall in love with their children (everyone), others who falls in love with a man or woman (almost everybody), and others again who falls in love with the cat (good part). Others, like Silvia Furmanovich, a Brazilian designer with a Slavic name, also fall in love with the countries. She fell in love with Egypt, Japan, and Italy. And, now, she is in love with India. To all these countries she has dedicated a collection of jewels. The great and populous Asian subcontinent, with that blend of spirituality and folklore, in fact, is loved from many people. And it looks perfect for creative design by Silvia Furmanovich, who likes to mix elements, techniques, and traditions. In the India collection, for example, forms that derive from the ancient artisan skill in decoration, engravings and decorations, miniatures and icons, are revised with the designer’s eyes. It is what she herself describes as “a delicate balance between tradition and innovation.” Unique pieces, craftsmanship, and sometimes surprising materials: even for brooches and bracelets, necklaces and rings from the new collection, the method by the creative designer is respected.
A good initiative, in short, to celebrate the first 20 years of activity: Silvia Furmanovich opened its own atelier in 1997. But her journey through the world will continue to long. Margherita Donato

Orecchini Paisley con miniature, perle e diamanti

India collection, orecchini con giada e tormalina

Pendente con rubellite briolette, diamanti e quarzo

Orecchini Paisley con miniature e diamanti

Sunjewels, diamonds with scream

Published on April 16, 2017

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The Scream by Edvard Munch and the famous Andy Warhol Campbell soup reproduced with thousands of diamond by Sunjewels.
In the world jewelry occasionally it happens to find the special pieces. Sometimes these extraordinary jewels are genuine masterpieces, small works of art from the imagination and skill of designers and goldsmiths. A case apart, however, is that shown by the Indian group Sunjewels at Baselworld 2017. It is the reproduction of two famous paintings: The Scream by the Norwegian Edvard Munch, made between 1893 and 1910, and the Campbell Soup by Andy Warhol’s 1962 and icon of pop art. To testify the technical skill in the processing of gold and gems, Sunjewels has recreated the two pictures with gold and small diamonds. To play the Munch painting have been used about 14,000 hand-set stones, with a work of 10-12 weeks from a 3D CAD file. The Warhol painting, instead, uses 5100 diamonds of different colors.
Sunjewels is a company based in Mumbai, India, who created (at avril 2017) 2,715,475 jewels. The company works primarily for third parties, through the work of 1,047 employees.

Al Zuppa Campbell, di Andy Warhol, riprodotta con 5100 diamanti da Sunjewels

L'Urlo di Edvard Munch, con un mosaico di 14.000 diamanti — L’Urlo di Edvard Munch, con un mosaico di 14.000 diamanti

Anello con ametista e diamanti, della collezione rose cut

Anello in oro rosa con diamanti tagliati rose-cut, come nell'epoca Moghul — Anello in oro rosa con diamanti tagliati rose-cut, come nell’epoca Moghul

Passage to India for Lebole

Published on February 23, 2017

Due collane con pendente Melograna della collezione Bonheur

Passage to India with the new Bonheur collection by Lebole Gioielli. Images and prices.
Lebole, Tuscan brand of a affordable jewelry , is traveling to West. The Plainsman has departed from Japan, with the kimono fabrics used in numerous collections. Now the Silk Road passes for India, which is dedicated to the collection Bonheur. This time necklaces with pendants and earrings have a different appearance. Meanwhile, because the silhouette of jewelry refers to two symbols of the Indian tradition, the elephant (in India is symbol of the god Ganesh, the patron saint of the house), and the pomegranate (symbol of wealth). And why even silver production is part of a set of particularly elaborate collection. The frame is of gilded wood, with inserts of Indian fabrics, which are matched to colored agate beads. The earrings are mounted in galvanized silver gold. Price: earrings 110 euro, necklace with pendant average 150 euro, necklace with large pendant 170 euro.

Collana con pendente della collezione Bonheur

Ciondolo con catena grande. Prezzo: 170 euro

Orecchini Lebole Gioielli, collezione Bonheur

Orecchini Lebole Gioielli con pendente a forma di melograna

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