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Misahara’s jewels

Published on August 30, 2021

Anello con stella marina in oro, diamanti, tsavoriti, zaffiri

Misahara jewelry by designer Lepa Galeb-Roskopp, citizen of the world ♦ ︎

Her name is Lepa Galeb-Roskopp and she is the founder and designer of the Misahara jewelery brand. But to tell the truth, the passion for jewels is not the only interest that animates it. In addition to a passion for Ferrari, shared with her husband, Lepa especially loves traveling, so much so that (she’s lucky) she has homes in South Africa, Porto Montenegro and Silicon Valley, as well as an apartment in New York. The origin of this international soul derives from the family history: Lepa Galeb-Roskopp has a Serbian father and an American mother, he grew up in the San Francisco Bay area, but spent summers in Europe, Paris, and the former Yugoslavia , where the aunt was diplomatic and the uncle an influential politician.

Anello Star in oro, diamanti, smalto arancio

In addition to travel and design jewelery for her Misahara (which combines the names of her children Mara, Sara and Harrison), Lepa Galeb-Roskopp is also highly regarded in the jet set, along with her husband Rob Roskopp, CEO of Santa Cruz Bicycles. And this, too, perhaps favored the fame of her jewelry. Her style are quite lively, international, although in some cases they maintain a link with what is the history of the designer: the Zora collection, for example, is a Serbian word meaning dawn, as well as Plima word that wants to say tide, or the Adriatic line.

I gioielli di Misahara della designer Lepa Galeb-Roskopp, cittadina del mondo ♦︎

Si chiama Lepa Galeb-Roskopp ed è la fondatrice e designer del brand di gioielleria Misahara. Ma, a dire la verità, la passione per i gioielli non è l’unico interesse che la anima. Oltre a una passione per le Ferrari, condivisa con il marito, Lepa ama soprattutto viaggiare, tanto che (fortunata lei) ha case in Sudafrica, Porto Montenegro e Silicon Valley, nonché un appartamento a New York. L’origine di questa anima internazionale deriva dalla storia difamiglia: Lepa Galeb-Roskopp ha padre serbo e madre è americana, è cresciuto nella zona della Baia di San Francisco, ma ha trascorso le estati in Europa, a Parigi, e nella ex-Jugoslavia, dove la zia era diplomatica e lo zio un influente politico.

Oltre ai viaggi e ai gioielli con la sua Misahara (che combina i nomi dei figli Mara, Sara e Harrison), Lepa Galeb-Roskopp è anche molto quotata nel jet set, assieme al marito Rob Roskopp, Ceo di Santa Cruz Bicycles. E anche questo, forse, ha favorito la notorietà della sua gioielleria. I suoi gioielli sono piuttosto vivaci, con uno stile internazionale, anche se in qualche caso mantengono un link con quella che è la storia della designer: la collezione Zora, per esempio, è una parola serba che significa alba, così come Plima parola che vuol dire marea, oppure la linea Adriatic.

Anello Blue Moon in oro, diamanti, smalto

Orecchini con opale, madreperla, zaffiri

Orecchini in oro con diamanti e smalto arancio

The flowers of Ortaea

Published on August 27, 2021

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Mozambico’s flowers and diamonds, for bracelets, rings and earrings by Ortaea ♦ ︎

Ortaea is a brand founded in London that combines the Latin word Ortus which means origin, new beginnings and ancestry, and the name Gea, the goddess of the Earth and of Creation in Greek mythology. The idea is by Mita Vohra, who launched the jewelry brand in 2016. One of the latest collections is called Jardin and presents jewels with shapes inspired by flowers and plants.

Read also: Ortaea, imperial jewels

The founder of Ortaea is the director of Sarova Hotels Kenya, and she sits on the boards of various property development companies and is a Trustee of the Sandy Vohra Foundation. And so, she has maintained a special contact with Africa. Also for this reason, perhaps, she has launched new jewels with rubies from Mozambique, Vivid Red or Pigeon: they are less common stones and therefore more expensive. The jewels of the Jardin collection mainly use rose gold, but some pieces are made of black rhodium-plated gold. Rings and earrings have the shape of flowers, with dense corollas of petals in which diamonds sprout. The jewels have generous dimensions, perhaps in homage to the exuberant flora of the African forests.

Anello floreale in oro rodiato nero e diamanti

Bracciale Lily in oro bianco e rosa e diamanti

Orecchini Feuille in oro rosa e diamanti

Orecchini della collezione Jardin in oro rosa e diamanti

The diamonds of Samer Halimeh

Published on August 15, 2021

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Collana con diamanti bianchi e fancy yellow

The diamonds and jewels of Samer Halimeh, among the best in the world. So much that sometimes they are too loved ♦ ︎

Samer Halimeh is an American jeweler of Lebanese origin. It is based in New York and is loved by stars like Naomi Campbell, Oprah Winfrey, Elton John and the royal families of Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi and Brunei. Precisely the esteem that extends to the East has caused many problems for the jeweler. In fact, some time ago, he sent 44 jewels worth 11.5 million pounds to Rosmah Mansor, wife of the former prime minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak. Which, unfortunately (for him) was not re-elected. Three months after the electoral defeat, the jeweler had not yet received back the jewels, which had not even been paid. An unfortunate case, which ended up in the newspapers.

Apart from this misadventure, Samer Halimeh you can say he is a lucky and talented man. He is famous for his diamonds, and to find the best stones he goes directly to where the mines are, especially in Africa. That was how he discovered and cut the famous Ocean Blue diamond, which gave him world fame. His creations have been auctioned at Sotheby’s and Christie’s, or are worn on red carpet stars. Its clientele spans the world, from Arabia to Western Europe, to Russia and the Far East. Where perhaps he will be more cautious now.

Anello con diamante di 8.25 ct fancy intense pink VVS2

Collier con diamanti fancy yellow e smeraldi

Sydney Evan’s successful mix

Published on August 10, 2021

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Bracciale in oro 14 carati della linea Go Outside. Look inside

Rosanne Karmes is a precocious woman: she began her career in jewelry when she was still in high school, working for Marvel Jewelry, an American jewelry manufacturer. An experience that she, she tells her, helped her learn all the aspects necessary to manage a jewelry brand. Rosanne founded her company in Los Angeles in 2001: Sydney Evan, which brings together the names of her children. It was also a hit by Miley Cyrus, P! NK, Emma Roberts, Eva Chen, Nina Agdal, Rihanna, Kate Bosworth, Jennifer Lawrence, Rocky Barnes, Jennifer Hudson, Gabrielle Union, Roselyn Sanchez, Kim Kardashian, Sofia Vergara and Emma Stone.

Sydney Evan’s jewels are made of 14 karat gold, semi-precious stones and a few diamonds. But that’s not what she counts. For a certain period of time the brand was the best-selling brand at Bergdorf Goodman thanks also to the idea of mixing diamonds with semi-precious stone beads, with the addition of the classic lucky and evil eye symbols. In 2021, for example, Sydney Evan introduced the Go Outside line. Look inside, with shields, hands of Fatima and other classic icons for those who rely on superstition.

Anello Eternity Marchese Verticale Oro e Arcobaleno — Il braccialetto avvolgente multi-charm in oro giallo 14k e diamanti presenta un ciondolo per bambola con preoccupazione a forma di farfalla, un ciondolo per bambola con preoccupazione a foglia di vaso e un ciondolo per bambola con preoccupazione per gli occhi del marchese. Tutti i ciondoli sono infilati su un braccialetto avvolgente di perline heishi arcobaleno da 6 mm. Tutti i braccialetti di perline Sydney Evan sono infilati su un cordino elastico insieme al nostro ciondolo con logo SE in oro 14k.

Braccialetto multi-charm in oro giallo 14 carati e diamanti presenta, con ciondoli bambola

Collana con ciondolo in oro 14 carati a forma di farfalla

Guatemala e la leggenda narra che se sussurri le tue preoccupazioni a queste piccole bambole prima di andare a letto e le metti sotto il cuscino, le tue preoccupazioni scompariranno quando ti sveglierai — Collana con ciondoli a forma di bambola scaccia guai, come quelle utilizzate in Guatemala per esorcizzare i problemi

Orecchini a forma di di bambola scaccia guai

Orecchini a bottone in oro, rubini e diamanti

The mesh chain by Fope widen to the man

Published on August 6, 2021

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Bracciale con maglia Flex'It in oro rosa e diamanti neri

Flexible jewelry, so flexible that even men can like it. In tune with the unisex trend, Fope also expands its range of jewelry to the male world. The Vicenza-based company has chosen to reinterpret some models, especially bracelets, from Fope’s most famous collections, such as Eka Tiny, Solo, Panorama, in a male version. The jewels, in fact, are renamed as Eka for men, Solo for men, Vendôme for men, etc. They are jewels for men, but the substance does not change: the patented Flex’It technology is always in the spotlight, which makes it possible to obtain solid and flexible sweaters at the same time.

Bracciale della linea maschile di Fope in oro bianco e diamanti neri

The jewels are, as for the female version, in the three main colors of gold: pink, yellow and white, with the addition in some cases of washers paved with black diamonds, or in metal of the same color as the shirt. In addition to bracelets, ring and necklace are available. The idea of extending the proposal to the male world who wishes to wear luxury jewelry seems to have been a specific request from the market. But many men feel embarrassed to buy and wear women’s jewelry. With a line specifically dedicated to the male gender, however, the perplexities could be overcome. In the name of flexibility.

Collana girocollo in oro bianco e diamanti neri

Bracciale con maglia Flex'It in oro giallo — Bracciale con maglia Flex’It in oro giallo

Margery Hirschey, from deep America

Published on August 4, 2021

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Orecchini ondulati in oro 22 carati e smeraldi

Margery Hirschey, from fashion model to designer who loves natural stones and recycled gold ♦

Margery Hirschey’s jewels are distributed in about forty jewelery stores all over the United States. The brand also sells in Canada and Puerto Rico beyond, of course, the rest of the world through online commerce. Let’s say this to emphasize how jewels that have a artisan look are actually the fruit of a studied strategy, which has led a pair of Margery Hirschey-colored emerald-colored earrings in second place in the Couture Design Awards. These earrings, reminiscent of Alexander Calder’s sculptures, represent the style of the Colorado company.

Margery Hirschey began her career with Charles Kliebacker, New York’s couturier, as a model. He launched his jewelery line in 2008, Colorado, where he worked. The same year, practically without experience in the field, in an improvised studio, the designer created a collection that debuted in a trunk show at the Bergdorf Jewelery Designer Salon. In January 2014 Margery Hirschey received the Rising Star Award for Jewelery. It uses recycled gold and silver and adores the pizza of Naples.

Orecchini Ameba in oro 22 carati e corallo

Orecchini Exclamation in oro 22 carati e opale boulder

Orecchini in oro 22 carati con opale e corallo

Yoshinobu Kataoka, the surprise of Japan

Published on August 3, 2021

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From Japan to Las Vegas: the success of a master of jewelry with the touch of the Rising Sun, Yoshinobu Kataoka ♦ ︎

What can the Japanese spirit do when it enters a jewelry workshop? Simple: like Yoshinobu Kataoka, an artist and goldsmith with over 25 years of experience, who in 2011 created his Maison, with stores in Tokyo and New York. Kataoka has followed his vocation through the cleanliness and minimal, among the vocations of the Rising Sun and the glitter of the stones that come from the markets of the West. The result is a delicate jewelry, without pomp, where the richness lies in the details as the milgrain borders, that is with tiny beads, handmade, innovative cuts and diamond settings. A work that has also received a prestigious award: a Couture Best Design Award 2019 in the category Best in Diamonds Above $ 20,000.

Anello Fiocco di neve, con rubino e diamanti

Kataoka jewels are handmade in Tokyo. Gold is customized in special alloys according to the requested specifications of Yoshinobu Kataoka, which also underlines one aspect: no harmful chemicals are used in the jewelery production process. All the pieces are handmade with precious stones and diamonds hand-picked and set and produced in limited quantities to guarantee a minimum environmental impact.

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.

Nam Cho, the colors of New York

Published on July 31, 2021

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Orecchini a bottone in oro bianco con zaffiro blu rovesciato

The colorful, bright and modern jewels of Nam Cho, designer from New York ♦ ︎

In Tibetan Buddhism Nam Cho translates as sky / space dharma, a cycle of practices that is particularly popular in that spiritual discipline. But if you are interested in jewelry, Nam Cho is also the name of a designer based in New York. If you expect the usual, typical curriculum (study by designer, gemology with a diploma at Gia), you will be surprised; none of this: he studied violin, classical music and fine arts. After graduating from the Parsons School of Design, she designed clothing for some fashion brands, also in New York.

Anello con doppia margherita in oro 18 carati, platino e diamanti

Then, from prêt-à-porter fashion, she moved on to accessories and accessories to jewelry. Finally, she decided to open his own business, with great success. Her jewels are modern, but not bizarre, luminous without being dazzling, colorful but not gaudy. Features that have put the Nam Cho brand in the choices of some large online market places.

Anello in oro bianco con diamanti e e rubini

Bracciale a maglie ottagonali in oro bianco, zaffiri e diamanti

Orecchini a maglia in oro rosa e diamanti

Orecchini in oro bianco, smeraldi e diamanti

Orecchini in oro bianco, zaffiri e diamanti

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

Adam Foster, gems on the Mississippi

Published on July 12, 2021

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Anello con granato mandarino e zaffiri rosa

The work of Adam Foster, jeweler and designer from the American Midwest ♦

In the collective imagination (for those who do not know it) in the city of St. Louis the blues resounds and the Mississippi river is crossed by large steamboats. Of course, it’s not like that: St. Louis, in the State of Missouri, is a modern and vibrant city. It is also the city of Adam Foster, jeweler who embodies, perhaps, the taste of gold of Middle America, that is not that of New York and even that of the stars of Los Angeles and surroundings. It’s America that loves wealth and loves that wealth is clearly visible. But that is not all. Because Adam Foster also puts his own.

His work and his aesthetic, he says, were influenced by a trip to Italy as a boy.

Anello in oro 18 carati con acquamarina e diamanti

This, he says, has inspired the love for handmade beauty. Back in the US, therefore, Adam studied goldsmith and metal art at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago. After graduating, he began working as a jewelry designer in his hometown of St. Louis. In fact, his jewels are as described as a mix between past and present, traditional and contemporary. It combines the techniques of creating Old World jewels, that is Europe, with the latest technologies. And it is this idea of mixing different cultures and models a classic of Midwest creativity. Big rings, big stones, bright colored stones, but also a chisel like those of Italian artisans. It’s America.

Orecchini in oro 18 carati, smeraldi e diamanti

Orecchini in oro 18 carati, opali e diamanti

Anello della collezione Constellation con opale e zaffiri

How to avoid theft of your jewelry when you are on the road

Published on July 10, 2021

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Traveling with jewels: 10 ideas how to avoid theft of your rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets … ♦ ︎

All women want to take some jewelry with them when they travel. It can be a simple wedding ring, maybe a pair of earrings, a necklace. Or, perhaps, many others: on the other hand, when you are on vacation, you also want to spend some fun evening, in which to show off the best, isn’t it? But there is a problem: you risk that somebody steals your jewelry.

Read also: Traveling jewels: 10 tips

Trains, airports, cars, hotels, holiday homes that are not too protected: there are many opportunities that can favor a theft. But, fortunately, you can avoid the danger if you follow any suggestions.

Plane. Never embark the jewels with the baggage placed in the hold of the airplane: unfortunately, the theft of the contents of the suitcases happens more frequently than you think. Put the jewels in your hand luggage, and if you store it in the overhead hatbox, keep an eye on it.

Car. It seems trivial, but there are those who abandon jewels in cars, obviously in a suitcase, to go and drink a cappuccino or to satisfy their hygienic needs. It is precisely the unattended cars of those who are traveling to be prey to thieves. If you are traveling keep the jewelry in a small backpack that you can close well and take it with you when you exit the car.

Hotel. Thefts in hotel rooms are frequent. Read the sign that is often found in hotel facilities: “The management is not responsible for the loss or theft of objects left unattended”. In some countries, however, the law provides for compensation formulas. In Italy, for example, if someone steals a jewel in your hotel room, you are entitled to compensation that covers the value up to a maximum limit of 100 times the rate you paid for the room. In short: multiply by 100 what you paid for the room it is the maximum you can get as compensation. Of course you must prove that you have brought the jewels with you and that they have actually been stolen. If, instead, you entrust the jewels directly to the hotel, which will keep them in your safe, you will be safe. And, in the event of theft, you can get full compensation for their value.

Ship. If you have decided to give yourself a cruise you will less risk: it is more difficult for a thief to be able to steal your jewelry. Difficult, but not impossible. Also in this case, as in a hotel, it is safer to entrust your valuables to the custody of the company: on board, there is always safe for this very reason.

Clothing. Needless to hide the dangers: not all the places you visit are safe in the same way. And tourists are always the favorite prey for a robbery. If you find yourself walking on the street, avoid displaying your jewelry like in a fashion show. Hide the necklace under the shirt or dress, do not wear eye-catching rings or earrings that attract attention. Reserve your jewels to the spectators who can admire them, not to those who can steal them from you.

street — Ostentare gioielli in strada può attirare l’attenzione dei ladri

Beach. The sea is a friend of women, the sand is an enemy of jewels. Hands up who doesn’t know some woman who has lost a ring or a pair of earrings in the sand. Do not bring precious jewels to the beach if you do not also have those who can keep them, perhaps entrusting them to the manager of the structure, if you are in a paid area and organized. Also, avoid leaving them in your bag when you go swimming. By the way, sea water is not good for jewelry.

Read also: Sea and jewels: here’s what to do

Pack. A good idea, if you have to carry a jewel from one place to another, is to pack it with something unattractive, such as a newspaper. It’s hard to imagine that a ring or a pair of earrings is hidden inside that package. Furthermore, the card will prevent the jewels from being scratched during transport.

Theft Protection. Well, maybe you don’t know, but there are also portable anti-theft systems. For example, a battery-powered alarm with a 110-decibel siren. Its operation is simple: it has a plastic tab inserted in the slot on the device, which disables the acoustic alarm. The siren is activated when, following a tear, for example, a snatch, the tongue comes out of the slot. It can be used to protect against theft of bags, briefcases, luggage.

Social networks. Does anyone still doesn’t use Facebook, Instagram or other social networks? Maybe. But if you use social networks remember not to give directions while you are traveling. But this time for not to have thieves in your home.

24 karat gold jewelry as an investment with Generation

Published on June 26, 2021

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The story of Generation Collection, a brand of Generation Investment Jewelry, is a surprising story. Let’s face it right away: if for you buying a jewel also means investing in an object of value, this is the story for you. Because Generation aims to do just that: to produce 24-karat gold jewelry, which is an investment that is considered safe in the long term. Generation uses recycled gold which saves 99% of the environmental impact and, above all, 24 karat. That is, pure gold such as that of ingots (usually 18-karat gold is used for jewelry, which is an alloy with other metals). Pure gold jewelry is considered by Generation to be a solid investment for women, who can easily sell the jewelry in case of need. It must be added, however, that gold does not necessarily mean that it will certainly increase in price, even though it may be so in the long run.

Anello esagonale unisex in oro 24 carati

There is another surprising aspect, which caresses the so-called American dream. It all starts in a small Bulgarian town and ends in Nevada, on the border with California. Boryana Straubel, raised by a single mother in Bulgaria, was educated for hard work. She graduated from high school in 2000. And as a gift, her mother gave her a 30-gram 24-karat gold necklace. Giving gold to a child in Bulgaria is equivalent to opening an investment account. At that time, Boryana recounts in her bio about her, the price of gold was $ 280 an ounce. But 20 years later, that same necklace is worth 580% more. In short, the investment was excellent.

But this is a consideration that many can make. The difference lies in Boryana Straubel’s abilities: in addition to Bulgaria, she lived in Germany, Austria and Russia, up to the United States, where she earned a degree in Economics from UC Berkeley, a degree in Management (Sloan) and one in Industrial Engineering (MS&E) from Stanford University. Then, she spent over a decade at Tesla and the Wikimedia Foundation. She is an analytics and operations expert, she has led key functions such as People & Business Analytics, Systems, Operation and M & A Integration, she sits on the board of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association. In short, she is a decidedly uncommon type.

Charm con le lettere dell'alfabeto — Charm con le lettere dell’alfabeto

Other pedigreed senior managers work alongside Boryana Straubel, such as Ian McMilan, who led key Olympic teams for Nike and Nike Retail’s global strategic teams. Prior to Nike, he was at PwC and also co-founded a management company that ran global marketing campaigns for brands including Gucci, Chanel, Prada, MAC Cosmetics, Sephora and Miu Miu, studied Economics at Princeton University , and holds an honors degree in Accounting from the University of Washington and an MS in Management from Stanford.

There are also Alessandra Jekova twice finalist at the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi 2014 and Korea 2018, with 17 FIS Snowboard World Cup Tour titles: she has been among the top 10 women for over a decade. But, above all, she holds degrees in Sports Management, ambassador for brands such as Tag Heuer, Audi, Re / Mind, Burton, Avon, Bioderma and Moroccanoil. Finally, designer Erica Bello and marketing manager Julie Middleton also work on Generation.

Ananya’s design

Published on June 11, 2021

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Anello in oro rosa 18 carati con diamanti e cristallo di rocca

Ananya’s jewels, one of the best Indian designers who came to the Couture ♦ ︎

She surprised everyone at the Couture Design Awards 2019, where she was among the finalists in the Best in Debuting category. Indiana, born into a family deeply rooted in the fashion industry, Ananya Malhotra studied the world of jewelry in London, where she graduated from Central Saint Martins, but also in the US at Gia. The studies in London get it clear why her jewels are not only part of the highest category, but also because they are designed in a style that celebrates Indian craftsmanship with Western taste. Abundant, but not opulent. But does not wonder that the designer also considers her jewels as talismans endowed with energy, in pure Indian spiritualism.

Before being get up at Couture in Las Vegas, Ananya was awarded the Suffragettes Design Award, where she designed a pin for women scientists and Nobel Prize winners. She was also chosen by Swarovski to design a piece for the Runway Rocks fashion show. And before debuting with her Maison, Ananya, the designer worked for one of India’s largest jewelers, Amrapali. She is inspired, she says, by Art Nouveau and surrealism, a pictorial current that fascinates her also thanks to her studies in the field of psychology. One of her latest works is the customizable Chakra collection. It is made up of wearable, stackable and colorful jewels.

Bracciale Chakra con perle di quarzo rosa

Bracciale Chakra con perle di malachite e onice

Bracciale Chakra con perle di pietra di luna e tormalina rosa

Orecchini Loto in oro bianco e zaffiri blu

Orecchini Nazar in oro bianco, diamanti e perle di acqua dolce

Anello in oro bianco, diamanti, zaffiri gialli

The curves of Myrto Anastasopoulou

Published on June 10, 2021

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The bold curves and rigorous geometries of Myrto Anastasopoulou, designer in Athens ♦

Myrto Anastasopoulou she is a Greek designer. The country that originated an architecture that is imitated until today and is considered to be the cradle of Western civilization, now is curiously the cradle of a modern design, which has nothing to do with the past. Myrto Anastasopoulou is among the jewelers who have gone through the road of renewal, with sometimes indefinite lines and volumes, amazing curves, bold approaches.

Anello con tormaline e diamanti taglio rosa

Small sculptures that are far removed from the classicity of ancient Fidia master: maybe could be inspired by Anish Kapoor. The other thing you notice right away is a rich, eclectic style. Myrto Anastasopoulou don’t has only one track on which to shows creativity, but plays his music on different instruments. Combine, in other words, different styles: from earrings with tourmaline drops, quite pleasing and all-in-class, with rings of tormented curves.
Jewelry is made of sterling silver, 18k gold, or in combinations of different metals. The designer has her showroom in Athens, in Kolonaki quarter. Rudy Serra

Orecchini con rubini cabochon e diamanti

Anello con smeraldi e diamanti taglio rosa

The high-society of Maja DuBrul

Published on May 29, 2021

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Anello con kunzite e danburite californiana

In the posh-society of New York, the designer Maja DuBrul has a prominent place: she proposes high quality jewels and at the same time participates in the elegant social life of the city together with her husband, the entrepreneur Nicholas DuBrul, who has a solid family behind him and a real estate empire. Maja DuBrul, who has Austrian roots, launched the jewelry brand in 2005, but after spending a few years as an art and fashion history teacher.

The designer loves to build her jewels starting from semi-precious stones, which play a predominant part in the aesthetics of the jewel. Not only that: they are often little-known gems extracted preferably in America, such as kunzite or Californian danbuirite, alongside the more well-known aquamarine, tourmalines, emeralds, gray diamonds and pearls. But there are also lily-of-the-valley-shaped earrings with an opal carved in Germany and mounted on a hammered gold stem. Or a necklace made of tourmaline leaves with an irregular profile.

Orecchini a forma di mughetto in oro martellato e opale intagliato

Orecchini con zaffiro dello Sri Lanka e perle

The beaches of Mr Ward

Published on May 29, 2021

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Grew up on the beaches of Tel Aviv and then landed on those of Manhattan Beach, which however are located in California: it was destiny that Sig Ward lived near the sea. And she with an all-female philosophy: her mother, she tells her, she loved to collect jewels, which she bought herself. Not only aesthetic pleasure, but also empowerment. This is how Sig Ward’s career began, drawing inspiration from her mother’s jewels, to create new ones. Until she felt good enough to turn her passion into a full-time job.

Each stone, often with an unusual cut, is hand selected and set in 14 or 18 carat gold, alongside colored enamel. Unfortunately, Sig Ward is part of the group of people who are under the illusion that stones also have energetic or healing properties, as well as aesthetic. But who is blameless, etc. Also because, the positive aspect is that 20% of the proceeds of some jewels go to the Malala Foundation created to support the right of every girl to 12 years of free, safe and quality education.

The hidden face of Milio shines

Published on May 28, 2021

Showroom/Rings

Anello in oro 18 carati con tormalina, acquamarina, granato, diamante

Milio, a duo of Russian women (mother and daughter) who creates perfect jewels even where you don’t look ♦ ︎

Mironov, Lyudmila and Olga. In summary, Milio, a brand created by two Russian women, mother (Lyudmila) and Olga (daughter), who in 2007 in Moscow began to design and produce jewelry. theirs is a mix of art déco and Russian soul, where the typical geometries of the Swing years coexist with popular culture, for example, with the use of images like the anthropomorphic sun. A compositional freedom that is also the result of journeys around the world of the two Mironovs, a passion that coexists with that for the jazz age.

The idea of becoming a jewelry designer was born, they explain, after starting to make rings and bracelets for themselves, to wear as unique pieces. After they have registered the appreciations for the work, the Milio have opened their wings to a production for the others, even if theirs remains a small boutique. Another aspect that characterizes the two designers: they like to be impeccable. They also make the posterior aspect of the jewel perfect, for example, which must be finished as the front one. An accuracy that not all jewelers have.

Anello con tanzanite, tormalina, smeraldo, diamante

bracciale art deco — Bracciale art déco con smeraldo e rubini

Milio, orecchini con smeraldi pan di zucchero

Anello in oro con smeraldo cabochon, diamanti, rubini

Anello in oro con ametista cabochon, diamanti, smeraldi, rubini

Orecchini in oro con ametista cabochon, diamanti, smeraldi, rubini

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Ananya’s design

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The curves of Myrto Anastasopoulou

The bold curves and rigorous geometries of Myrto Anastasopoulou, designer in Athens ♦

The high-society of Maja DuBrul

The beaches of Mr Ward

The hidden face of Milio shines

Milio, a duo of Russian women (mother and daughter) who creates perfect jewels even where you don’t look ♦ ︎