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Lily Gabriella, luxury for the few

Published on December 8, 2021

Orecchini con diamante giallo taglio cuscino, zaffiri, diamanti bianchi e smalto

Having a billionaire grandmother is a good place to start. But then, to create high-class jewels with a good dose of originality, Lily Gabriella Elia put her creativity into it. Born in Brazil, the London-based designer was encouraged by her grandmother, she said, in the decision to go to study gemology in New York. Then, she worked for Christie’s in Geneva. And, as if that were not enough, she received useful advice from a family friend who is a legend in the world of jewelry: Joel Arthur Rosenthal, better known by the acronym of Jar. In short, a rather rare and enviable background for those who work in jewelry. Jar also introduced the designer to stone workshops and traders to help her start her own business.

When she moved to the British capital, a city that alternates with Monaco, the designer maintained a very selective approach: in 2011 she founded Lily Gabriella Fine Jewelery, which offers an elite production: she designs on commission and sells by appointment only. The Brazilian roots of her jewelry mainly concern the more modern aspect, such as the inspiration for Oscar Niemeyer architecture.

Anello con diamante rosa e pavé di granati verdi

Anello in oro con diamante giallo e diamanti bianchi

Orecchini Halcyon con diamanti gialli di oltre 3 carati e diamanti bianchi

Orecchini Sea Urchin con spinelli circondati da set di acquamarina, diamanti bianchi e gialli

Orecchini in oro rosa con diamanti bianchi e zaffiri rosa

Orecchini Polytope in oro giallo e diamanti

Boochier without borders

Published on December 6, 2021

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Anello Slinkee in oro, titanio e diamanti

She has been described as a designer who is inspired by the musical world of the nineties. But in reality Melinda Zeman is much more. First, she represents a synthesis of different cultures. She lives in Hong Kong, where she married Jonathan Zeman, son of Allan, the Chineseized Canadian who founded the Lan Kwai Fong Group, the city’s real estate giant. But not only that: she is half Chinese and half Ghanaian, she was born in the United Kingdom and raised in the United States. In short, a mix of history and culture that is the basis of the brand you created: Boochier.

Anello in oro 18 carati, diamanti, smalto

Melinda founded Bouchier in 2019, with no background in jewelry design. She started making her own jewelry for fun, but she became successful and decided to turn a hobby into a profession. And even though her stated goal is to bring East and West together, her jewelry style looks more to European and American design than Chinese. She offers colored ear cuffs and stackable rings with gold and brightly colored enamel, chunky hip-hop style chain necklaces, chevalier rings with diamonds. The name of the Maison, on the other hand, is inspired by Guillaume Bouchier, a Frenchman who traveled between Paris and China in the nineteenth century.

Bracciale in oro giallo, diamanti, smalto

Bracciale Fruit Hoops in oro giallo, diamanti, smalto

Orecchini Fruit Hoops in oro giallo, diamanti, smalto

Anello Intergalactic in oro rosa e diamanti

The rationalist art of Alexandra Jefford

Published on November 29, 2021

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Anello Yin & Yang, con onice e diamante taglio pera

When you are creative, there are no limits. Alexandra Jefford, designer, painter, illustrator and, above all, capable of making jewels that are truly different from others testifies to this. Luxurious, but fun, minimalist, but ironic, simple, but smart. Alexandra Jefford was born and raised in Geneva, but she moved to London, where she studied at Central St Martins. Then, she focused on engraving and drawing and worked as an artist and illustrator, before turning to jewelry in 2002 after studying jewelry design at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and Gemology the Gemological Association of Great Britain. .

The artistic training also explains the interpretation that Alexandra Jefford gives of jewelry. For her collections, in fact, she drew inspiration from the Bauhaus movement and post-war American abstraction in the 1950s, but also from expressionist painters. Result: rings like Yin & Yang look like an abstract painter’s painting.

Another aspect that seems to bring it even closer to the Bauhaus is the idea of combining art and craftsmanship in a single discipline. In his curriculum there is also room for a series of proposals and interventions, such as the collaboration with the London luxury brand Smythson with a collection of five rings, the jewels presented at the Salone del Mobile in Milan, at the Pad London and Paris Art Fairs , in GemGèneve and many others.

Collana Duality Himalayan Range Navy and Gold Mammatus

Anello Camelot con onice, diamante e smeraldo

Anello di Alexandra Jefford. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Alexandra Jefford. Copyright: gioiellis.com

GemGèneve returns on May 5th

Published on November 11, 2021

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Appointment May 5, 2022. GemGenève seems to contradict the difficulties encountered by other fairs dedicated to jewelery. The formula identified by the promoters, Ronny Totah and Thomas Faerber, works. This is indicated not only by the date, already decided, for the fourth edition, but also by the balance sheet of the third GemGèneve (4-7 November) which ended with 2,757 visitors at the Palexpo in Geneva, professional and private buyers, but also an audience of enthusiasts. of jewelry and gems. Half of the visitors (1,065) had already been to GemGèneve in previous editions and returned. Although the impact of the pandemic still had an impact: there were 120 exhibitors from 15 countries, compared to 210 in 2019, also due to the restrictions still in force for travel. It is no coincidence that this has been called a challenging edition.

L'area del Palaexpo di Ginevra che ospita GemGèneve — L’area del Palaexpo di Ginevra che ospita GemGèneve

This Challenging Edition has gone well beyond our expectations. We were counting on the presence of around 2,000 visitors and we are happy to report 2,757 visitors (compared to 3,474 at the 2019 show, i.e. 20.64% fewer in 2021) came to discover the jewels presented at GemGenève. After seeing our visitors’ smiles, I have no doubt that the eagerly awaited emotion of these reunions has also been synonymous with commercial success.
Ronny Totah, organizer and co-founder of GemGèneve

Alongside the exhibitors of vintage jewelry and high quality gems, the eight designers (Aline Debusigne, Regina Gambatesa, Studio Renn, Atelier Allure, G Suen, Alexandra Jefford, Cora Sheibani, Alexander Tenzo) have found a good success. joined the Designer Vivarium, organized by the jewel historian Vivienne Becker as well as five designers presented in the Emerging Talents section (Pierre d’Alexis, Horowicz Fine Jewelry, Ena Iro, Elena Okutova). The presentations and conferences also had good attendance with 30-40 people in the audience at each presentation: they will soon be available online on the GemGenève digital platform.

Once again, GemGenève has played its cards right, proposing a unique platform for expression, dedicated to the world of coloured stones, exceptional diamonds, pearls, antique and contemporary jewellery, famous designers, and emerging talents. We have had more buyers and international visitors than expected, especially from America and Asia. I should also point out that the buyers present were certainly determined to make new acquisitions and do business.
Thomas Faerber, organizer and co-founder of GemGèneve

Finally, the launch of the Eric Horovitz Foundation should be noted. Partnership with Crea School Geneva for the creation of digital content in millennial mode: development of the Instagram account CreaEyes and three prizes awarded to GemGenève to Pauline Hepner, Head student, to Sulaiman Al Haidar, apprentice at Csp Arts Geneva and Hugo Massy, Student of the École Technique de la Vallée de Joux (Eric Horovitz Foundation Award). The next edition, as anticipated, will be held from 5 to 8 May 2022.

Alkemeya’s alchemy

Published on November 8, 2021

Rings/Showroom/COLLANE

Anello in oro 18 carati con ametista menta

For Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph associated with fountains, wells, springs, rivers, streams and other bodies of fresh water. And this is because, for a charm by Cupid, she was harassed by the god Apollo who wanted to make love with her. For this she asked her father, the river god Penaeus, of her to save her from Apollo’s stalking. Result: to remove her from the clutches of Apollo, Peneus transformed her into a laurel tree. Nice consolation. Fortunately for her, Daphne Tsitsiliani, Greek, did not face similar dangers. She lived for over a decade in London and Paris, before returning to her country home in Athens and raising her daughter.

The land of origin, after a career in the world of communication, has created its own jewelry brand: Alkemeya. A reference to alchemy, the ancestor of chemistry, which is also a concept linked to the art of knowing how to mix different substances. But also a reference to the past. And, indeed, jewelry can be associated with memories.

The brand’s alchemical jewels rely on well-tested ingredients: 14 or 18 karat gold and precious stones. The Forêt collection is inspired by nature, while the Urano collection is inspired by the sky, the moon, the stars and planets. The Egyptian collection refers to the ancient civilization of the Pharaohs. The jewels are also sold online.

Collana Dragonfly in oro 18 carati e smeraldi

Anelo Dragonfly in oro 18 carati, smeraldi e diamanti

Auverture opens to vintage

Published on October 29, 2021

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Anello Dome di Van Cleef & Arpels in oro rosa, diamanti, rubini

From trendy designers to vintage jewelry from great Maison. Auverture, the website founded by one of the most refined creative women in high jewelery, Bibi Van Der Velden, surprisingly opened the doors to a new genre of proposals. The marketplace, in fact, has inaugurated a section dedicated to vintage jewelry, with pieces also signed by brands such as Bulgari, Cartier, Tiffany or Val Cleef & Arpels. They are jewels made in the last century and put back into circulation to be worn again. It is the same kind of jewelry found on sites like 1stdibs, but also, with due proportions, at Sotheby’s or Christie’s. And it is a sign that high quality jewels maintain their value over time, because they continue to have a market.

That Auverture proposing these jewels, however, surprised those who considered Bibi Van Der Velden’s site as a space dedicated exclusively to the most innovative contemporary designers, such as Fernando Jorge, Ana Khouri, Bia Tambelli, Venyx, Alice Cicolini, Nikos Koulis , just to name a few. With the support of vintage jewelry, however, Auverture is now able to meet the requests of collectors and design enthusiasts of the past.

Orecchini firmati Bulgari in turchese e oro

Anello di Cartier in palladio e diamante

Anello Panthére di David Webb in oro e smeraldi

Sync, Fernando Jorge’s genderless collection

Published on October 26, 2021

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Oblong, anello in oro 18 carati con diaspro

Jewels that can be worn indifferently by men or women. But, in deference to the social network mainstream, it should simply be said by any person. In short, the dream of those who want to abolish the distinction between genres, but also of jewelers, who would be happy to offer a collection that can be used by anyone. Fernando Jorge is not the first, in short, to propose a series of genderless jewels. The collection is called Sync and has just been presented in the designer’s studio in Shoreditch, London.

Oblong, anello in oro 18 carati con nefrite

The party, the very first London event, “symbolized a decade of brand building surrounded by many talented, supportive and brilliant people.” Sync is defined by the Brazilian designer based in London as an exploration of genderless design. with textured and geometric stones with beveled and rounded edges, an earthy color palette and intertwined gold chains wink at the seventies. Alongside 18-karat gold, Fernando Jorge used stones such as red jasper, blue lapis lazuli and green nephrite, but the collection also includes pieces in gold only.

Oblong, pendente in oro 18 carati con nefrite

Collana con pendente in oro e lapislazzuli

Jessica Flinn, gender fluid rings

Published on September 24, 2021

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“If you’re reading this and gay weddings make you uncomfortable, we’re probably not the jewelry brand for you.” Okay, even the big high-end jewelry brands, such as Tiffany or Boucheron, have winked at gender fluid. But Sheffield-based English jewellery house Jessica Flinn has gone much further, with the quoted words appearing on the website. Not only that: it has published an entire page dedicated to the Lgbtqia + community, which reads “Jessica Flinn is a jewelry brand for everyone. We are proud to have taken part in so many same-sex weddings and civil ceremonies, and we want to shout loud and proud that we are allies of gay, trans and non-binary people”.

Ofelia, anello con diamante sale e pepe taglio smeraldo e oro giallo

In short, they are not words that are read on other jewelry sites and it is worth underlining it. But, of course, the brand is not reserved for the LGBTQIA + community or, in general, for minorities. The proposed jewels are completely traditional, made of gold, diamonds and precious or semi-precious stones, even those created in the laboratory and, in particular, there is a wide choice of engagement or wedding rings.

Harper, anello con diamante sale e pepe e diamanti taglio baguette

Isabelle, anello di fidanzamento art déco con zaffiro del Montana

Anello Margot con zaffiro taglio pera e diamanti

Design under the pyramids with Zarig

Published on August 2, 2021

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Jewelry, design, Egypt. After all, the first big-style designers lived in the time of the pharaohs. Now, however, there is Zarig Baghdadlian. She is a second generation designer and jeweler, gemologist who has founded a brand with her own name: Zarig. Her jewelry does not have the classic Middle Eastern style, all curls and embroidery. Also because the designer has an international background, since she studied art history in London. From the family engaged in the jewelry and diamond trade, however, she have absorbed the naturalness in the use of gold and stones.

The Zarig brand was born in 2019, with the idea of offering jewels to be worn every day, but of high quality. The jewelry is made only with good graded diamonds, colored gemstones and 18k gold. The style is modern, with some allusion to the ancient history of his country: for example, in the medallion engraved with the eye of Horus, a symbol of protection, prosperity, royal power and good health at the time of the pyramids.

Aware of the not yet adequate role for the female world, Zarig has decided to allocate part of the proceeds of her Maison to organizations that fight to help artists and artisans and offer them the opportunity to assert themselves in their professions.

Report: a bright future for jewelry

Published on July 25, 2021

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What is the future of jewelry? Analysts from McKinsey, one of the world’s largest consulting firms, respond. Spoiler: the sector will be booming.

According to McKinsey analysts, however, a distinction must be made. The medium-level jewelry will run the show. In short, the gold and precious stone jewels that constitute the heart of the sector. Prospects are good for high jewelery, but there remains a niche for those who can afford to spend six-zero figures for a ring or a necklace. The State of Fashion: Watches & Jewelery report predicts a double-digit increase for at least the next three to four years. But it will not be the same for everyone. For example, brands that have been able to combine the material value of jewelery with the moral values of sustainability and the environment will have a better game: 20-30% of jewelery sales will be increasingly conditioned by the perception that consumers will have regarding ethical aspects. Who knows if that’s true.

L'interno della boutique di Roma di Van Cleef & Arpels — L’interno della boutique di Roma di Van Cleef & Arpels

Another driver for sales concerns geographic positioning: China is the place where luxury, including jewelry, is most likely to develop. For some time, not surprisingly, the largest Maison have been organizing the presentation of some high jewelery collections, or exhibitions of their historical jewels in Shanghai or Beijing. Asia now concentrates 45% of global jewelry sales (50% of watches), but McKinsey expects further growth of 10-14% for fine jewelry and 4% for watches.

A surprising aspect, for those who do not follow the events of the jewelry market, concerns the presence of the brands. In fact, eight out of ten jewels sold worldwide are unbranded or with unqualified brands. According to the consulting firm, this could allow large players to conquer more space, with an increase between 8% and 12%. But beware: this also means greater competition, with new brands ready to enter this market segment.

Il fascino per le grandi marche in Cina — Il fascino delle grandi marche in Cina

Finally, one last aspect is interesting for those who work in the world of jewelry, even if it is not a novelty: the online sales of rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings are great. Also according to the report, sales through the web could rise again by 13-21%, provided you know how to do them. In short, jewelers must offer a sales service that does not make one regret the one in boutiques.

Modella cinese con gioielli di Annamaria Cammilli

store cinese shenyang — Inaugurazione di uno store Tiffany a Shenyang, in Cina

Il roadshow di Harry Winston in Cina — Roadshow di Harry Winston in Cina

Simon Teakle’s stellar vintage jewels

Published on July 25, 2021

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Spilla con diamanti su conchiglia di Verdura

Not everyone likes the jewels of the latest collection, or those related to the fashion of the moment. On the contrary, there are those who love jewels that have a history behind them, created by great fashion houses, perhaps owned by famous women. In short, the type of jewelry that is often sold at auction by the major companies specializing in auction sales. Jewels that, however, can be purchased even without participating in one of the Magnificent Jewels auctions that are held periodically in Geneva, or in Hong Kong, London and New York. This type of jewelry is the specialty of Simon Teakle, who sells them in his boutique in Greenwich (London) or online, on platforms such as Moda Operandi.

Teakle is an internationally known figure in the jewelry industry. Not surprisingly, before setting up on his own he worked at Christie’s for twenty years, managing the New York department. He has contributed to the sale of many of the most important precious stones and private collections, including the Agra diamond, Indore diamonds, Salimah Aga Khan’s jewels, Rockefeller Sapphire, Eva Peron’s jewels. Teakle is also a qualified gemologist and has managed many of the most important collections of precious stones and jewelry in the world, including The Agra Diamond, The Rockefeller Sapphire and jewelry belonging to Eva Peron, Doris Duke and Elizabeth Taylor.

Bracciale di Jean Mahie in oro giallo 22 carati

Bracciale con nappe in oro 18 carati e turchesi

Orecchini a cerchio in oro giallo 18 carati e diamanti di Cartier

Collana con cordoncino in oro tipo regata e diamanti

Spilla a forma di cavalluccio marino in oro, diamanti, citrini e peridoto

Is it worth investing in jewelry? According to Credit Suisse …

Published on July 14, 2021

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Is it worth investing in luxury? How much does an investment in jewelry make? Is it a good idea to buy vintage jewelry? The answer is an analysis conducted by one of the main Swiss banks, Credit Suisse. The credit institution’s research department has examined the luxury sector, such as that of jewelry, along with art, wines and collectible cars. The total value of these collectibles has been estimated at around $ 1 trillion. Result: the purchase of jewelry is in second place, immediately after the investment in art, and represents about 5 billion dollars in sales volumes.

According to the Credit Suisse Wealth Report 2020, 44% of the very wealthy buy paintings and jewels, who devote 2-5% of their assets to collectibles. But 31% do even more and spend over 5%. Only 13% of the wealthy are not in the habit of buying collectible luxury goods. The most passionate about this kind of investment are the Americans, followed by the Asian millionaires. In the luxury landscape, jewelry and watches are stable. But this does not mean that the performance over time has been excellent.

Asta di Christie's a Ginevra — Asta di Christie’s a Ginevra

How much does it make to invest in jewelry

Credit Suisse has also calculated the return on investment in jewelry (of course this is an average) over the last ten years. Result: the vintage jewels, produced from 1945 to 1975 had an annual yield of 4.8%. The art deco ones and pearls have increased in value by 5% per year, and wristwatches have done a little better, with an increase in value of 5.5%. On the other hand, the pocket watch market, outdated, with only 1.5% annual return is sluggish.

Orologio in oro e brillanti battuto all'asta da Christie's — Orologio in oro e brillanti battuto all’asta da Christie’s

Another positive aspect of investing in jewelry, again according to the Credit Suisse Wealth Report, concerns volatility. This term indicates the price fluctuations (always on average) for a given asset. The higher the volatility, the greater the fluctuation in the value of a jewel, for better or for worse. The jewels, among all the luxury goods examined, are those that have the lowest volatility. In short, they are the ones that keep their value most constant. For example, while for impressionist art the volatility is 19.1%, for jewels from 1945 to 1975 it is only 2.4%. Or, if contemporary art has a volatility of 35.3%, art deco jewels and pearls always have a fluctuation contained at 2.4%. Provided, of course, that you choose what you buy well, as we have explained here.

Collier con ametiste e turchesi messo all'asta — Collier con ametiste e turchesi messo all’asta

The inspirations of Noor Fares

Published on July 3, 2021

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Collana con pendente portafortuna in oro, cristallo di rocca, madreperla e pavé di pietre semi preziose

Noor Fares, a refined jewelry designer, married the artist and businessman Alexandre Al Khawam in 2015, with whom she had a child. She lives in Belgravia, an exclusive district of London. Not only. She comes from a wealthy family: her father is Issam Michael Fares, a Lebanese businessman, former member of parliament and deputy prime minister of Lebanon. Noor’s happy life also includes a childhood in Paris, studies of art history in Boston and gemology in London, where he earned a master’s degree in jewelry design from Central Saint Martins with a thesis focused on the importance of fiction in jewelry.

A lucky story, which is hardly the result of the subsequent series of evil eye necklaces made by her Maison. The Lebanese designer is more linked to the symbols of the Indian tradition, with jewels that are inspired by the symbols of the chakras or ancient designs related to meditation. The transparencies of the stones, the geometries with oriental motifs, the references to a spiritual and magical dimension are her guides in the composition of her collections.

Orecchini Rainbow Navratna Tribal in oro grigio, ametista, zaffiri gialli, rosa e blu, opale

Orecchini Chandbali in oro rosa e pietre semi preziose

Orecchini in oro, diamanti, zaffiri rosa tsavoriti

Pendente in oro grigio con ametista, tormalina, zaffiri blu, opale sintetico

Anello in oro grigio con il simbolo di meditazione Sri Yantra, tormalina rosa, topazio Blue London, citrino, ametista, diamanti

The precious legacy of Jessie Thomas

Published on May 15, 2021

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How many fathers are there who would not be proud of a daughter who follows in his professional footsteps, perhaps with greater success? And what happens to the goldsmith master David Thomas, who boasts a designer daughter, Jessie Thomas, who, thanks to her father’s teaching, took off in the world of jewelry.

Jessie Thomas, who lives and works in London, learned everything in the goldsmith’s workshop where she practically grew up (she lived upstairs). And it is also the reason why she has retained an artisanal skill in the creation of her collections. Although, before following in her paternal footsteps, the designer experimented with the art market. Among other things, her professional relationship with Mr. Thomas, who in the past worked for Georg Jensen, continues: the goldsmith’s experience is useful for the creations of her daughter.

Style? Jessie Thomas says she draws a lot of inspiration from French and Italian designers of the 1920s and 1930s. Moreover, she is fascinated by the goldsmith technique: if the designer learns to use a technique, she wants to put it into practice immediately. For the moment, however, no charm comes from themes widely used by jewelers, such as nature. Jessie Thomas uses recycled 18K white and yellow gold, platinum and sustainably sourced stones.

Orecchini a cerchio in oro 18 carati e diamanti

Anello curvo in oro 18 carati e diamante

Orecchini pendenti con cerchi in oro e diamanti

Traveling with jewelry, here are the biggest dangers

Published on May 9, 2021

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Traveling with jewelry. Do you dream of beaches, mountains, cities of art? Warning: before leaving for the holidays or for a simple weekend it is good to know the dangers lurking for your beloved jewels. If you want to know what are the right moves to protect your jewelry during a trip, read this article.

Here, instead, we talk about which are the most frequent dangers for those who walk around rings, necklaces and earrings. Warning: this does not mean that you have to resign yourself to walking around without an ornament around your neck or on your hand. You simply need to pay more attention to what appear to be traps for less careful travelers.

A sort of ranking of situations in which it is easier to lose sight of one’s jewelry was identified by a recent survey conducted by Jewelers Mutual, a company specializing in jewelry insurance. Who better than an insurer knows what their customers are facing? In fact, 20% of those who turned to Jewelers Mutual said they had lost jewelry during a trip or were the victim of a theft while on vacation. Here, then, are the 6 situations of greatest danger for those traveling with jewels.

1 Jewel lost on the beach. Sand is the number one enemy of jewels. Not only does it ruin them when it comes into contact with metal and stones, but it often hides them beyond repair. Earrings and rings are the most endangered jewelry on the beach. Better to leave them at home or be very careful if you are walking or, worse, having fun with some games or sports.

Fare il bagno è piacevole, ma è facile perdere gli anelli

2 Jewel lost in the water. Water is also a danger to jewels. And not only that of the sea. Even swimming pools, rivers and lakes can easily swallow your jewelry. The circumference of the fingers, for example, shrinks in contact with water below 37 degrees (about body temperature) and this can easily make you lose a ring. Swimming is also one of the most frequent causes of earring loss.

In hotel lasciate i gioielli in cassaforte

3 Theft at the hotel. Do not leave jewelry on the bedside table next to the bed, on the hotel room table or in your suitcase. There are thieves who specialize in this type of theft as well as tempt the cleaning staff. If it is not in your room, every hotel has a central safe to store valuables: use it.

Non imbarcate i gioielli assieme al trolley

4 Jewelery lost with the luggage. Unfortunately, the loss of a suitcase or trolley while traveling from one airport to another is not uncommon. Avoid storing valuables in your luggage.

5 The sinks. Hand washing is necessary, even more so for sanitation reasons. But sinks are a trap for rings, which can fall into the drain hole. Even more frequently, however, the jewels are forgotten on the ceramic edge of the sink.

In viaggio con l'auto — In viaggio con l’auto

6 Car thefts. If you are traveling by car you will be tempted to hide the jewelry under the seat, in a secret compartment (for you, but not for thieves), or in the trunk. A real godsend for thieves, who can perform a perfect search of your vehicle in just a few minutes. Do not leave jewelry unattended in the car.

The Chinese women are buying more jewelry. For revenge

Published on May 5, 2021

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Boom in jewelry purchases in China. According to the latest World Gold Council survey, shopping for rings and necklaces in the first quarter was 119.1 tons, the highest level in seven years. Reason? It is the revenge shopping effect, that is, making up for lost time due to covid restrictions with an increase in spending. In short, a revenge that is consumed with the credit card. According to Roland Wang, CEO of the World Gold Council China, there are three factors that have pushed the demand for jewelry: the improvement in economic conditions thanks to the end of the emergency (in China), a slightly lower gold price and sales related to holidays.

In fact, in China, the first quarter in China coincides with the Spring Festival, New Year’s Day and Valentine’s Day. And, this year, for the first time even Women’s Day was a reason for purchases of gold jewelry. In particular, the Gufajin style, gold jewelry with elements of Chinese fashion, has gained popularity. The purchase of Gufajin jewelry came mainly from middle-class women with high incomes. But this year, more young women have started buying this kind of jewelry.

Gold, Incense, Myrrh and vintage appeal

Published on April 25, 2021

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Orecchini con oro grigio e diamanti, India anni Ottanta

Oro, Incenso e Mirra: amber buttons used as pearls for a necklace, English clasps of the eighteenth century that instead become brooches, Chinese jade that closes the coral threads of Sciacca. The boutique in the center of Milan is a refined meeting place for collectors and equally refined connoisseurs of vintage jewelry. Unique pieces born from the taste of the owner, capable not only of choosing, but of interpreting antiques fragments and imagining a new use. And alongside these refined objects, splendid vintage jewels from all over the world: from the deco pendants with pearls and diamonds of modern China to the seventies bracelets of the American designer David Webb, from the gold earrings with enamel miniature, a classic from Germany in the late nineteenth century to the diamond and emerald necklaces of Mughal India.

Oro, Incenso e Mirra was born from an idea of Giovanna Frossi, who inaugurated it in 1995 after 30 years spent at Il Discanto, another reference point in Milan for lovers of ancient and ethnic jewels. Chronic traveler, since 1968, on the occasion of travels in Asia, Africa and South America, she has acquired a collection of necklaces, rings, bracelets, but also knick-knacks. Collection that is enriched over time through the exploration of new countries. The selection of jewelery is very sophisticated and includes pieces from the 18th and 19th centuries, fine and designer jewelery from the 20th century, natural ancient amber, coral and turquoise, small mosaics from the Mediterranean area.

Rondine con pavé di diamanti su oro bianco, anni Ottanta

Bracciale a fascia in oro giallo con diamanti, Usa

Anello in oro 18 carati con smalto blu e verde e diamanti

Anello in oro 18 carati com corallo e diamanti di David Webb — Anello in oro 18 carati con corallo e diamanti di David Webb

Oro incenso e mirra
via San Fermo 15,
20121 Milano
tel. 026554492

Francis de Lara, high jewelery for the eyes

Published on March 11, 2021

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Anello in oro, rubino, ametista, diamante brown, opale nero

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In Florence he studied jewelry design. But then John-Paul Pietrus became an acclaimed fashion photographer. Having achieved success, however, he decided to return to his first love and launched his own jewelry brand, Francis de Lara. With a particular aspect: alongside the classic earrings and rings, he also offers jewel-glasses. They are unique pieces that, next to polarized lenses, show off gold and precious stones, as well as present an innovative design. They take between 250 and 750 hours to make: some even have clear lenses, to be worn in the evening.

The style of the photographer-designer is also surprising when it comes to jewelry. In many pieces it is easy to guess an inspiration from the Italian Renaissance, an artistic era particularly dear to John-Paul Pietrus. As in the Adam & Eve earrings, which consist of an apple made up of an amethyst and a fig leaf in gold. Or the Safari Sunset Bloom ring, a unique piece based on the Safari Sunset flower seen through the eyes of the Renaissance, with red rubies, an orange fancy brown diamond, amethyst and yellow gold. The center of the flower is dotted with an en tremblant black opal, with red and green fire.

Occhiali con lenti polarizzate, oro 18 carati, rubini

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Netflix relaunches Regency jewels

Published on February 16, 2021

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History returns, fashions change and then repeat themselves and, sometimes, it also happens to jewels. The latest return of jewelry styles concerns the Regency period (1811-1820). This is the name of the period of the United Kingdom at the end of the Georgian era, when King George III was found unfit to rule due to his (mental) illness and his son ruled as his procurator, as prince regent. On the death of George III in 1820, the prince regent became King George IV. The Regency period is known for its elegance and achievements in fine arts and architecture. But, probably, the style that marked that era would not have returned to current events if it were not for Netflix’s Bridgerton series.

Based on the novels of Julia Quinn, set in the world of London high society, it has seen a surge in the sale of jewelry, accessories, furniture and furnishings similar to those used in the series. Online sales of necklaces and rings from the early 19th century, reports The Hollywood Reporter website, have increased on 1stDibs.

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Orecchini pendenti d'oro in cannetile di epoca Regency — Orecchini pendenti d’oro in cannetile di epoca Regency

Orecchini con turchesi realizzato con la tecnica del cannetille: è simile al lavoro in filigrana. Tipicamente è dotato di fili d'oro fini o fogli finemente martellati. I gioielli con cannetille erano molto popolari nei primi anni dell'Ottocento — Orecchini con turchesi realizzato con la tecnica del cannetille: è simile al lavoro in filigrana. Tipicamente è dotato di fili d’oro fini o fogli finemente martellati. I gioielli con cannetille erano molto popolari nei primi anni dell’Ottocento

Thelma West between pride and prejudice

Published on January 17, 2021

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Anello in oro rosa con diamante taglio a pera

She have founded and run Igr London, an independent diamond and precious stone laboratory. She founded and directed Yeraua Diamonds, a diamond trading company. And finally, she founded a jewelry brand that bears her name: Thelma West. An intense journey, but it is not the only unusual aspect: Thelma West, in fact, is Nigerian, born in Lagos. And it is not often that a black woman makes her way into the selective world of precious stones and jewelry. Instead she did it, with understandable pride, and her jewels bounced off the pages of glossy magazines.

She, actually, had moved to London to study mechanical engineering. But she had to interrupt her studies and opted for a gemology course in Antwerp. And so, from the Belgian city she started the trading profession in the diamond market, until precious stones became the raw material for making high-end jewels. The stones, as is now customary, are guaranteed of ethical origin, while the jewels are created through an artisanal process and offered with a lifetime guarantee: a formula that has helped success.

But he hasn’t forgotten her roots: West donates a portion of every single sale to two causes in Nigeria: one for medical bills for children in hospitals and another for girls’ education through secondary school. And, of course, the designer knows that it is difficult for a woman with black skin to work in an environment like that of jewelry, even if she is confident in an improvement in perception.

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