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Murrine capsule collection for the Venice Art Biennale

Published on April 13, 2024

The murrina is a colored glass object obtained with a special process born in Murano, an island opposite Venice. The technique is also used to create elements destined to become bijoux: multicolored glass beads, with figures inside that resemble small flowers, destined to become bracelets or to become pendants for necklaces. Amourrina, for example, is a brand that uses these glasses to create bijoux.

Bead con murrina blu — Bead with blue murrina

And on the occasion of the 60th Venice Art Biennale, Amourrina launches the capsule collection, For Art Lovers. It is a limited edition of 80 glass beads made in Murano with vintage murrine from the nineties with the iconic rosette design and mounted on gold-finished pendants. Ampourrina also decided to involve people active in the art world, such as artists, gallery owners, curators, collectors, lending their faces for a shooting in favor of the For Art Lovers campaign, shot by photographer Cristina Spagnolo with creative direction by Alessandra Cardone , with the aim of supporting artisanal savoir faire. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the collection will be donated to the Committee for the Safeguarding of the Art of Venetian Glass Beads.

Venetian glass beads are a UNESCO heritage site, and Amourrina highlights the love at first sight for murrine, for glass processing, for the time spent and the know-how that make these stones more precious than precious stones.
Elisa Evangelisti, founder of Amourrina.

Collana con murrina indossata — Necklace with murrina

Bracciale di Amourrina — Amourrina bracelet

Collana Rio di Amourrina — Rio necklace by Amourrina

Where flies Anapsara

Published on April 6, 2024

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The Anapsara gold and diamond jewelry with mystical background.
You imagine if you enter into a jewelry store and listen to these words: “The larval stage of dragonflies lasts up to five years. It’s time. Are you ready for your transformation?”. If you can hear this sentence, you know that they are offering to you Anapsara jewelry, brand based in Antwerp, born in 2014 between the beaches of Ibiza. Despite its origin, however, Anapsara follows a philosophy that focuses on the aspect of spirituality. Gold and mysticism?

The founder of the brand, Eugenia Shekhtman, says she was inspired to create her own line of luxury jewelry after years of spiritual studies and Vedic practices.

Anello in oro bianco, diamanti, madreperla — Ring in white gold, diamonds, mother of pearl

To begin with, the word Anapsara is derived from the Sanskrit word Apsara, which means “she who moves through the water.” The collection’s logo, a dragonfly, was chosen for its beauty and meaning: the change in the perspective of self-fulfillment. And so Eugenia accompanies the presentation of its jewels with phrases like the one we mentioned at the beginning. In any case, also if you aren’t sensitive to the Indian mysticism or you dont love the gracefulness of the dragonfly, the Anapsara jewelry can also play a purely aesthetic function. In short, you can wear this jewels without thinking too much.

Anello in oro bianco e diamanti — Ring in white gold and diamonds

Anello in oro rosa, diamanti, smalto — Ring in rose gold, diamonds, enamel

Anello in oro rosa, diamanti neri — Ring in rose gold, black diamonds

Mono orecchino in oro rosa — Single earring in rose gold

Collana e pendente in oro rosa — Rose gold necklace and pendant

Orecchini in oro bianco e diamanti — White gold and diamond earrings

Orecchini in oro e diamanti neri — Gold and black diamond earrings

The 10 rules for buying a jewel on the internet

Published on April 3, 2024

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Do you want to buy a jewel on the internet? Know that you are not alone. In 2020, web searches involving jewelry increased by 28% and online jewelry sales are expected to steadily increase. But is it safe to buy jewelry on the internet? What are the dangers? How to defend yourself from scams?

Unfortunately, even if most of the people who buy jewelry on the internet have no problems, the scam is always lurking. But, thankfully, it’s not that hard to avoid getting cheated. Just follow the rules and do a few small checks before typing in your credit card number.

Acquisti su internet — Shopping on the internet

What are the dangers when buying a jewel on the internet? In 2019, for example, in the US, the FBI received an average of 1,300 reports of online theft per day (not just about jewelry, of course), for a total of $ 3.5 billion illegally stolen. The worst scam is to buy a fake jewel, perhaps a ring with the brand of a famous Maison. Or, simply, with diamonds that are not diamonds. Or diamonds born in the laboratory and not natural. Or, again, gold jewelry that turns out to be simply covered with a thin plating. Finally, the most frequent disappointment is that of finding a jewel that does not correspond to the idea suggested by the site (or the jeweler) who sold it. For example, with tiny stones, less brilliant than those in the photograph and, above all, of Lilliputian dimensions.

Shopping online in tutta comodità — Online shopping in complete convenience

So why do internet jewelry purchases keep increasing? The dangers listed are possibilities, but fortunately they are not the rule. In addition, it is very convenient to receive a ring at home (when you are not mistaken in choosing the size). For many people it is not easy to approach a jewelry store for the embarrassment of having to admit the availability of a limited budget. Or because, simply, the desired jewelry brand is not available in physical stores in your city or locality. So, don’t worry too much: following the rules for buying jewelry on the internet can make you have the advantages of online shopping without running any dangers.

1 Check who the seller is
A well-known brand will surely avoid selling pits. And it does not need to be one of the largest companies in the world, as long as the brand is large enough and well known in the area in which it operates: a company is unlikely to risk losing its credibility. But it is also important to check that the site on which you are about to make a purchase is a reliable one, that of the brand of jewelery you want to purchase or a reliable online shopping site, Luisaviaroma, Modus Operandi, or a well-known jewelery company and, above all , which really exists. To avoid unpleasant surprises, check that you are not a victim of phishing.

Meglio un controllo attento — Better to check carefully

2 Beware of mistakes
It seems trivial to say, but one of the dangers involved is to misspell the company name in the browser’s address bar. If you google Tiffany, you can be sure that the search engine will show you the right link. But if, by mistake, you write Tifany (for example) in the address bar, you can run the risk of ending up on a site that mimics the famous jewelry brand. Or, even worse, on a site built to resemble the authentic one in every way. Obviously to take possession of your data.

Non sbagliate a digitare il nome — Don’t misspell the name

3 Find out the identity of the company
If you buy a jewel from a company in your country, it will be easy to check on their website what the name of the company behind the brand is. The name of the jewelry brand, in fact, does not always correspond to that of the company that produces them. A quick web search by typing the name of the company can confirm that the company really exists, the address, the name of the owner. All information that is an extra guarantee. And if you want to be even safer, make a phone call to the company.

Controllate le «impronte digitali» dell'azienda — Check the company’s “digital footprints”

4 Beware of easy lucky
Before making a purchase, compare similar jewelry from different companies. Carats of gold, the weight of the stones, the quality of diamonds: these are all elements that affect the price of a jewel. When you have an idea of how much the jewel you want to buy can cost, you can discard incredible discounts, unmissable offers, stratospheric discounts that are about to expire on sites other than those of a well-known manufacturer. It is probably fraud.

Diffidate dei colpi di fortuna — Be wary of lucky breaks

5 Avoid public wi-fi networks
You are at the airport and you have boring hours in front of you waiting to board the plane. To distract yourself, decide to go shopping with your smartphone. Mistaken. If you use public wi-fi networks, the danger is around the corner. There may be a cybercriminal around you just waiting for some gullible to enter your credit card number. The public networks, in fact, are very convenient, but also at risk if you venture into shopping. Fortunately, however, there is a remedy: use a VPN: a virtual private network makes your connection impenetrable. It is a service that can be purchased for a few euros or dollars a month.

6 Beware of passwords
It seems incredible, but even for 2020 the most widespread password worldwide is 123456. An invitation to dinner for those who want to steal your data. Use passwords that are difficult to guess, with a mix of lowercase and uppercase numbers, letters, and symbols. Avoid birth dates and names of children and partners. Think of a movie, place or book that is important to you and start from that. Don’t use the same password for different sites.

File che contiene alcune password criptate — File containing some encrypted passwords

7 Pay attention to the abbreviation at the top left
E-commerce sites, as well as banks or where money passes, must have the web address preceded by https: //. These letters indicate that the site is protected with SSL (secure socket layer) encryption. If an e-commerce site starts with http only, it means that it is not secure and is probably very suspicious.

Shopping con lo smartphone — Shopping with smartphone

8 Credit card is better
A credit card does not allow the seller to directly access the money in your bank account. Additionally, most credit cards offer refund liability in the event of fraud. Therefore, a credit card is better than a debit card (such as an ATM).

9 Consider a virtual credit card
To purchase a jewel, you can use a virtual credit card, basically a temporary card number that is linked to the real credit card account. In this way, in the event of data theft, the damage will be limited.

10 Size matters
One of the biggest disappointments is to receive a jewel that turns out to be much smaller than expected. Yet on the site it looked so big … Before buying a jewel, check the dimensions described carefully and try to compare them to a jewel you already own. You will realize the differences and avoid bad surprises.

Shopping da Tiffany — Shopping at Tiffany’s

Giuseppina Fermi maverick

Published on March 27, 2024

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Jewels that are inspired by the Renaissance, with natural stones: it is the style of Giuseppina Fermi.
What can be your fate if your father leaves for China and imports ancient art and jewelry? And what if he then becomes a gemologist and jeweler? The answer, for Giuseppina Fermi, who passed away in 2017, was almost obvious: the world of jewelery is her world. Today carried on by her daughter, Ambra Fermi Pylinski. Pietro, his father, was also one of the pioneers in using fancy diamonds, while his wife founded one of the first jewelery shops. With these premises Giuseppina merged the teachings of her father and mother to create her line which she defines as going against the grain. In the sense that she does not embrace the minimal, geometric and essential philosophy which is the most used by young designers, but remains anchored to a sort of Renaissance-Baroque festival composed of putti, little angels, curls, gilding, symbols.

Ciondolo con la forma di angelo — Pendant in the shape of an angel

All together with natural stones, pearls, silver and gold. Although her activity is decentralized compared to those of other Maison: working, in fact, between Piacenza, her city, and Porto Rotondo, a sea town in Sardinia in summer is crowded with tourists famous, rich or both things together. Prices: The range is quite varied. It starts from a hundred euro for a pendant, up to more than 4,000 for a silver ring in rhodium-plated white gold, fluorite, gold, diamonds.

Orecchini in argento con cubic zirconia — Silver earrings with cubic zirconia

Anelli a forma di farfalla — Butterfly-shaped rings

Orecchini in bronzo con cubic zirconia — Bronze earrings with cubic zirconia

Ciondolo con perla barocca — Pendant with baroque pearl

A book and a league for Atelier VM

Published on March 25, 2024

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Marta Caffarelli e Viola Naj-Oleari in una foto del 1998 di Nicola De Rosa. Dal libro «Due nomadi gold»

Atelier VM, a Milanese brand that has decided to celebrate the anniversary with a project and a book published by Corraini Edizioni, turns a quarter of a century. Atelier VM, founded by designers Marta Caffarilli and Viola Naj-Oleari, also organized a retrospective curated by Milovan Farronato, in Via Cesare Correnti 14 in Milan. The book is halfway between diary, album of memories and reflection: it retraces the history of VM from its beginnings, with the two very young friends, today at the helm of a predominantly female company made in Milan. The volume contains drawings, photos and a conversation with the two founders, including personal memories and anecdotes. Atelier VM underlines the ability to innovate the classic canons of jewelery by enhancing the emotional aspect linked to the object.

Uno schizzo preparatorio pubblicato nel libro Due nomadi gold — A preparatory sketch published in the book «Due nomadi gold»

The book contains texts by Domitilla Dardi, Milovan Farronato and Alessandra Pomarico, Marta Cappellolli and Viola Naj-Oleari in conversation with Alessandra Pomarico. Furthermore, ten years after launching L’Essenziale, the idea of “jewels soldered to the body”, Atelier VM is now launching the new alloy called 3Kt, composed of gold, copper and silver.

Foto: Archivio Goldschmied & Chiari — Image: Goldschmied & Chiari Archive

Bracciali Cosmo indossati — Worn Cosmo bracelets by Atelier Vm

The surprising jewels of Studio Renn

Published on March 20, 2024

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There is no country more fond of its traditions than India. And there is no country so surprising in the innovation of India (except the US). One of the surprises, as far as jewelry is concerned, is called Studio Renn. The name already portends a different path from that of traditional jewelers. And it is not surprising that Studio Renn won the Couture Design Award in the Best Innovative category in 2021.

Anello di Studio Renn vincitorRing by Studio Renn winner at the 2021 Couture Design Awards

Studio Renn is based in Mumbai and was founded in 2018 by Rahul and Roshni Jhaveri. They are two jewelers who love contemporary art, of which they are collectors. And this passion is reflected in the unique pieces they make. Renn, a word meaning rebirth, is the guiding star of the creative process. So: restart, innovation, breaking of habits and no perfection. Yes, instead to unusual materials and innovative shapes. In short, a process similar to that of the artistic composition of a work of art. Reflections, volumes and voids take precedence over tangible materials, is the philosophy of the two designers.

Crocodile earrings, con smeraldi dello Zambia — Crocodile earrings, with Zambian emeralds

A collection called (An) otherness, for example, was conceived in collaboration with the artist Prashant Salvi. And there is also a concrete ring made in collaboration with Material Immaterial Studio, which creates functional objects in concrete and precious stones. Or earrings set with diamonds that show the hidden side, usually the back of the stones. Nothing is impossible and nothing is impracticable for Studio Renn.

Orecchini Shell Circular in oro, diamanti, zaffiri — Shell Circular earrings in gold, diamonds, sapphires

Seed Leaf, pendente in oro e diamanti — Seed Leaf, gold and diamond pendant

Puffball Voids Sphere Bracelet in oro satinato e diamanti — Puffball Voids Sphere Bracelet in satin gold and diamonds

Insetti in oro bianco e diamanti — Insects in white gold and diamonds

Godna ring in oro giallo e diamanti — Godna ring in yellow gold and diamonds

The crown jewels of Holland

Published on March 18, 2024

Even the royals of Holland can boast a good number of important jewels. Here are what are ♦

Years ago, Maxima from the Netherlands was included among the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine for her social commitment. And she really seems like a lucky woman: she married a prince, she became queen, after Beatrice of Holland abdicated in favor of her son Willem-Alexander in 2013. Maxima Zorreguieta Cerruti, born in Argentina, also had access to one of the richest jewelery collections in Europe. It is a heritage accumulated over the centuries and kept intact thanks to a brilliant solution: that of bringing together the most important pieces in a foundation. And if the female members of the family can use them based on their dynastic role, some of these very precious jewels are reserved exclusively for the reigning queen or consort. Just like Queen Máxima, who one year after her coronation demonstrated great skill in modifying and wearing them. Because these are tiaras that can be dismantled and reassembled like necklaces and bracelets and vice versa. Here’s how, starting from the diamond-sapphire tiara worn on the day of the coronation.

Maxìma d’Olanda con la tiara e gli orecchini della parure di zaffiri — Maxima of Holland with the tiara and earrings of the sapphire set

Sapphire Parure. Made in 1881 for Queen Emma, the tiara, which is part of the Sapphire Parure, has 655 South African round brilliant cut diamonds with a total of 242 carat and 33 sapphires of Cashmere 155 carats. One cushion cut sapphire surrounded by two smaller sapphires and five diamonds on each side is the central element, that can also be worn separately as a brooch. To make it lighter than the new queen has eliminates the three diamonds set in the shape of lilies on the top and replaces them with a single large diamond. The choker of this parure was worn as a tiara adding on top five elements each constituted by one central sapphire surrounded by diamonds in a diamond-shaped set.

Maxìma d’Olanda con la collana della parure di zaffiri indossata come tiara — Maxima of Holland with the sapphire set necklace worn as a tiara

Diamond tiara .It’s a Queen Emma wedding gift from the in 1879, and it was originally topped by three star of diamonds 12-pointed. Now it is composed of three central diamonds that can be replaced by rubies.

Dettaglio della tiara con 34 diamanti taglio rosa — Detail of the tiara with 34 rose-cut diamonds

Rose-cut diamond tiara Tiara formed by a row of 34 large diamonds embedded on the plaque of platinum (chaton) a very popular fashion in the mid-nineteenth century, which can be used as a tiara or necklace.

Maxìma d’Olanda con la tiara di 34 diamanti taglio rosa — Maxima of Holland with the tiara of 34 rose-cut diamonds

Tiara of antiques pearls Belonged to the Grand Duchess Ana Pavlovna of Russia, wife of William II of the Netherlands, is made up of diamonds and seven pear-shaped pearls that appears to date back to 1600.

Maxìma d’Olanda con la tiara delle perle antiche — Maxima of Holland with the tiara of ancient pearls

Tiara of daisies Transformed several times, initially had on top five pearls round each surrounded by ten diamonds brilliant cut, in order to form a daisy, in fact. In 2002, in lieu of flowers the stars were included handed down by Queen Emma, the second wife of William III. The star-shaped jewelry were popular in the late nineteenth century, and it was Sissi Empress Elisabeth of Austria to bring it to its success using them as barrettes in her hair.

La tiara delle margherite — The daisy tiara

Tiara Mellerio is part of a parure consisting of a necklace, a bracelet and a brooch with rubies and diamonds in large quantities: 385 gems in the tiara, necklace in 425 and 135 in the cuff.

La tiara Mellerio con bracciali e orecchini — The Mellerio tiara with bracelets and earrings

Wurttenberg Tiara is a tiara with an intricate design of diamonds and pearls forming swirls and lilies, surmounted by two rows of pearl teardrop-shaped, six at the bottom and five in the top, both of which are removable and are therefore four possible versions : with or without beads, with the first or second row. It has always been the favorite of the former Queen Beatrix, who since her wedding day worn it in all official occasions.

Dettaglio della tiara Wurttenberg — Detail of the Wurttenberg tiara

Maxìma d’Olanda con la tiara di tre diamanti centrali sostituibili con i rubini — Maxima of Holland with the tiara of three central diamonds replaceable with rubies

Dettaglio della tiara delle margherite-stelle — Detail of the daisy-star tiara

La tiara dele perle antiche senza perle — The antique pearl tiara without pearls

The secret of Asscher house

Published on March 16, 2024

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The diamond jewels of the Asscher dynasty, which gaves its name to one of the most famous types of cut of the most precious stones ♦

Many know Asscher because it is also the name of a particular cut of diamonds. But the Royal Asscher Diamond Company, a Dutch company founded in 1854 by the Asscher family, also produces jewelery, which obviously make extensive use of diamonds. Do you think that the headquarters of the company is still the original one, in Tolstraat street, in Amsterdam. In the jewels there are the elements of the Arts and Crafts movement, which gave life to the Art Nouveau style, and then evolved into the Art Deco. Really regal pieces of jewelry. On the other hand, it is named after the Royal Asscher Diamond Company in 1980, when it was conferred the honor of royal supplier by Queen Juliana. And in 2011 Queen Beatrice perpetuated the prefix “Royal” for another 25 years.

Orecchini Pavo con diamanti taglio Asscher — Pavo earrings with Asscher cut diamonds

Royal Asscher is still owned by the Asscher family. It became famous in the early 20th century for the work of Joseph and Abraham Asscher, and became the Royal Asscher Diamond Company in 1980, when it was awarded the Royal Dutch Predicate by Queen Juliana of the Netherlands in recognition of the company’s importance in the Netherlands and worldwide.

Orecchini con diamanti per 1 carato con taglio Asscher — 1 carat Asscher cut diamond earrings

The Asscher cut was born in 1902, invented by Joseph Asscher, who patented this special shape for the diamond. It was also the world’s first patented diamond cut. The original design featured 58 stepped facets and a steep pavilion with cut corners. Basically, it is an emerald cut diamond, but square and with cut corners. The Asscher cut was a staple of art deco and art nouveau era jewelry, with its straight lines and faceted arrangement making it perfect for clean, graphic elements brought to life by movement.

Riproduzione della corona reale britannica, esposta nella sede di Asscher, con il grande diamante Cullinam — Reproduction of the British royal crown, exhibited in Asscher, with the large Cullinam diamonds
The history of the company is linked to some extraordinary diamonds: the Excelsior of 997 carats, one of the largest diamonds found. In 1903 Abraham Asscher divided the stone into ten diamonds to minimize defects (some inclusions). The diamond Excelsior is finished (but it is unknown if it is a merit) to be worn as a pendant from the bra, during the 2003 Victoria Secret Fantasy Bra show, worn by Heidi Klum. A complete intimate of about 13 million dollars. Another historical diamond is the Cullinan, discovered in 1905, of 3,106 carats (621.2 g). The diamond was presented to King Edward VII, who invited the Asscher brothers to London to discuss how to cut the stone. Joseph Asscher divided the Cullinan into three parts. Then there are nine large stones: the largest is 530.20 carats (106.040 g), the Cullinan I. It is part of the jewels of the British crown.
[caption id="attachment_85020" align="aligncenter" width="709"] Engagement rings from the Maison Asscher

Anelli di fidanzamento della Maison Asscher — Reproduction of the British royal crown, exhibited in Asscher, with the large Cullinam diamonds
The history of the company is linked to some extraordinary diamonds: the Excelsior of 997 carats, one of the largest diamonds found. In 1903 Abraham Asscher divided the stone into ten diamonds to minimize defects (some inclusions). The diamond Excelsior is finished (but it is unknown if it is a merit) to be worn as a pendant from the bra, during the 2003 Victoria Secret Fantasy Bra show, worn by Heidi Klum. A complete intimate of about 13 million dollars. Another historical diamond is the Cullinan, discovered in 1905, of 3,106 carats (621.2 g). The diamond was presented to King Edward VII, who invited the Asscher brothers to London to discuss how to cut the stone. Joseph Asscher divided the Cullinan into three parts. Then there are nine large stones: the largest is 530.20 carats (106.040 g), the Cullinan I. It is part of the jewels of the British crown.
[caption id="attachment_85020" align="aligncenter" width="709"] Engagement rings from the Maison Asscher

A curiosity: during the months of the coronavirus epidemic, Mike and Lita Asscher decided they wanted to help fight covid-19 by creating a mask that printed the image of Asscher diamonds. The mask is made of non-medical fabric and is sold online: the profits were destined for scientists at the LUMC (Leiden University Medical Center).

Orecchini in oro giallo e diamanti — Yellow gold and diamond earrings

Anello con diamante taglio ovale — Ring with oval cut diamond

Ingo Henn, luxury and surprises

Published on March 11, 2024

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Stones, volumes, romanticism and rationality: the jewelry of Ingo Henn with his Henn of London ♦

Ingo Henn belongs to the category of those who wanted to design jewelry since childhood. Not only that: as a child he loved the big colored stones. And he made it a profession. The designer, of German origin, but transplanted to London, uses precious stones with unique colors. Let’s face it all: it is the son of Hans-Jürgen Henn, one of the main gem dealers. As a good German, Ingo has done things right: he studied the profession of goldsmith (gemmology has learned at home), has traveled, has known techniques and designers at the highest level.

Anello con tormalina paraiba del Mozambico, diamanti, platino

In the mid-nineties he decided to have learned what was necessary and founded his brand in the jewelery district of Hatton Garden, in London. The jewelry is right next to the offices of the company that trades in gems. Germanic rationality. But this does not prevent Ingo Henn from developing some of the most romantically eclectic jewels of our century, with his Maison, Henn of London. Precious stones of refined color and quality, but combined with a precious design for the combination of colors and surprising use of volumes. His jewels are unique pieces, designed around the color and type of stone used.

Pendente in oro giallo, con granati mandarino, diamanti e smalto

Pendente in oro bianco con tanzanite intagliata a mano da 57,45 carati, diamanti, smalto

Pendente con topazio rosa, diamanti, smalto, oro bianco

Pendente con acquamarina Santa Maria intagliata (non riscaldata), diamanti e oro bianco

Orecchini con tanzaniti ovali, diamanti, smalto, oro bianco 18 carati

Farnese Gioielli with yellow diamonds and cufflinks

Published on March 7, 2024

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Orecchini pendenti in oro giallo e diamanti fancy yellow

Farnese Gioielli enriches its collections with the launch of new jewels. The Roman Maison is characterized by the use of a patent, registered in 70 countries around the world, the Spine, which allows jewels to be composed thanks to a modular system. In practice, different pavé surfaces can be superimposed on a gold metallic cot. The idea comes from designer Barbara Polli, who together with Alberto Serraino founded Farnese Gioielli in 2012. Now the brand renews one of its flagship lines, Habibi Collection, which is expanded thanks to the introduction of a new pendant with necklace and innovative creations of bar and oval dangling earrings.

Anelli in oro con diamanti gialli e neri — Gold rings with yellow and black diamonds

The earrings respect the sinuous design and characteristics of the line: Habibi is a word in the Arabic language which literally means “my beloved”. The mobile and interchangeable pavé of precious stones is also used in this collection: the novelty is the use of Yellow Fancy Vivid diamonds, in the highest level of color gradation (vivid). The metal band, however, is in yellow or rose gold. In addition to diamonds, the collection uses pink, yellow or orange sapphires. Another novelty from Farnese Gioielli are the Trinus cufflinks.

During my creative journey and the creation of this new jewel I thought of an elegant, erudite man, attentive to detail and a lover of art, in short, an aristocrat. I decided to pay attention to the geometries and not to interchangeability. The twin has the shape of an equilateral triangle, which symbolizes balance and perfection. It is an original accessory not only in its composition but also in its design, which for the first time allows the Maison to use the invisible setting.
Barbara Polli, creative director and co-founder

Collane con ciondolo. Oro, diamanti gialli e neri, zaffiri — Pendant necklaces. Gold, yellow and black diamonds, sapphires

The geometric base of the cufflinks is offered in two variants, yellow gold and white gold, with baguette-cut diamonds cut perfectly at the vertices of the triangle. At the center, a hard stone is harmoniously set: lapis lazuli in the yellow gold version and onyx for the white gold version. The letter F, symbol of the Brand, is engraved on the American-style clasp, made with the same hard stone.

Orecchini ovali Habibi in oro, diamanti gialli e neri, zaffiri — Habibi oval earrings in gold, yellow and black diamonds, sapphires

Gemelli Trinus in oro e onice — Trinus cufflinks in gold and onyx

Gemelli Trinus in oro e lapislazzuli — Trinus cufflinks in gold and lapis lazuli

How to combine jewels with face and skin

Published on March 6, 2024

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Collana e orecchini di Annamaria Cammilli

How to match jewelry, skin color and face shape? Here are some tips ♦

The key to the success of each look is the combination. And this also applies to jewelry: they are not neutral accessories, but must be chosen based on the dress, the occasion, the shape of the face and also the color of the skin. In short, the choice must be considered following some simple principles, for example the shape of the oval and another aspect, which is underestimated by many, the correspondence between stones and metals and the tone of your face. It is not true that yellow gold is always good: in many cases it is white or pink gold that enhances your body more.

Bracciale e collana indossati — Giovanni Raspini, silver bracelet and necklace worn

How to discover your hue: just bring a sheet of white paper (which is really white, not ivory) close to the make-up face and look carefully in the mirror at the nuances that are reflected on the paper. If it is the white of the paper it becomes slightly pink, your face has a cold tinge, while if you see a shadow with a yellow accent, the shade is warmer. Obviously there are many nuances between the two extremes. Be careful, though: you have to do this experiment using natural light (no incandescent, neon or led lamps). Not only that: the natural light, that of the sun or the sky, must not be that of the morning at dawn or in the evening just before sunset, when the sun’s rays color nature with a particularly warm shade.

Prima regola: verificate il vero colore della vostra pelle — First rule: check the true color of your skin

Gold or silver: for leathers with a colder or neutral shade, it is better to choose silver, platinum or white gold. If, on the other hand, the hue is warmer, the yellow and pink gold will stand out more, but also the bronze, the golden brass and the copper. Of course, there are also skin colors that are somewhere in between: in this case what matters is balance. But, be careful: we must not exaggerate: those with very brown, olive skin must not cover themselves with yellow gold like a Christmas tree. In summary: the metal of the jewels should be chosen in harmony with the color of the skin: who has a very light shade can choose white metals, who has a Mediterranean or dark color, will appear better with metals that have more intense shades.

Metallo bianco e pelle chiara — White metal and light skin

Stones and complementary colors: the cool shades of the skin combine well especially with white pearls and diamonds. So no color? Don’t worry, you can also wear pink, blue, red and magenta stones. The warmer tones go well with coral and earth colors, therefore brown, green, peach yellow, orange and all shades of turquoise. Attention, these are general rules: the possible combinations are really many also because there are other aspects to be taken into account such as the combination of skin, eye and hair color. In addition, the shape of the face also counts for earrings and necklaces. Not to mention that a beautiful jewel can always be worn if you like, regardless of these aspects.

Gioielli di corallo rosa di Rajola indossati dalla modella Federica Calemme — Rajola pink coral jewelery worn by model Federica Calemme

Match the jewels to the shape of the face

Heart shape: if your face is round, with a thinner chin, that is, it has a heart shape, it is better to opt for not too large hanging earrings to avoid the effect of enlarging the face. A choker necklace, on the other hand, is the most suitable accessory to soften the tip of the chin.

Collana indossata di Evanueva — Evanueva necklace worn

Round or square face: oval or geometric pendant earrings, such as rectangles, can lengthen the lines of the face and offer a sweeter symmetry. For necklaces, it is preferable to choose long ones, also in this case to streamline the shape of the face, if it develops too wide.

Orecchini con diamanti e smeraldi di Chopard indossati da Julienne Moore — Chopard diamond and emerald earrings worn by Julienne Moore

Rectangular face: the lobe earrings can give an extra touch and soften the lines of the face, without creating an imbalance. Hoop earrings are also fine, especially if they are small. As for necklaces, if the neck is beautiful and long, a choker will be fine.

Orecchini punto luce indossati — Worn stud earrings

Oval face: the choice of earrings is quite intuitive: they must not be too long and it is even better if they have a geometric shape, which contrasts with the regularity of your face. You don’t need to sweeten it, but to add a breaking element. For necklaces you have ample freedom of choice, even if a long neck will be balanced with a choker.

Orecchini della collezione Eyes, indossati di Cora Sheibani — Earrings from the Eyes collection, worn by Cora Sheibani

The jewels of time by Luca Cantarelli

Published on March 2, 2024

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Without gender and without age, but with many ideas. Luca Cantarelli, a jewelery designer based in Milan, has created a collection made up of five jewels in silver, enamel and natural stones such as peridot, garnet, topaz, peridot, citrine. And, in contrast, the designer decided to combine the images of the jewels with a series of portraits dedicated to adult male beauty from 40 to 70 years old. With a surprising effect from a communication point of view. It is no coincidence that the collection is dedicated to the effects of time.

Anello in argento, smalto, citrino — Ring in silver, enamel, citrine

A collection includes pendants, earrings and chevalier rings. The most representative piece is the Fierce chevalier ring, with strong volumes that project the shape in height and are inspired by a podium, while the enamels design a central band that wraps the design dividing it into two identical, mirrored halves. On the lateral surfaces, the aligned and degradé stones recall the idea of an hourglass, measuring time.

Luca Cantarelli was born and raised in Sardinia, but since 2012 he has lived and worked in Milan. At 18, during his university studies he discovered a passion for design and painting. After a degree in Legal Sciences, he studied fashion design and worked in fashion. With experience in clothing and accessory design, he chose to try his hand at jewellery, contributing to the restyling of a famous Milanese jewelery brand. In early 2020 he began designing his first collection in silver and natural stones.

Anello in argento, smalto, gemme naturali — Ring in silver, enamel, natural gems

Pendente in argento, smalto, gemme naturali — Earrings in silver, enamel, natural gems

Orecchini in argento, smalto, gemme naturali — Earrings in silver, enamel, natural gems

Luca Cantarelli. Photo by Michele Cantarelli

Glenn Spiro, fantasy of titanium

Published on February 25, 2024

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18k yellow gold ring, Burma ruby 3.38 cts, four cushion shaped rubies 2.70 cts

The creations in titanium (and not only) of the London brand G by Glenn Spiro ♦

The London jeweler Glenn Spiro in 2016 opened the new atelier of G, his brand, in the former salon of fashion designer Sir Norman Hartnell, in the heart of Mayfair. It occupies the first floor of a Georgian-style building, designed in 1930 by architect Gerald Lacoste, with walls upholstered mirrors and chair signed by Marco Zanuso. They are in line with the stylistic choices of the designers choice, following the absolute British tradition.

Orecchini in titanio color turchese e diamanti Wavy Heart — Turquoise titanium Wavy Heart diamond earrings

Which, as noted, it includes a good dose of originality. Born in east London into a family of modest means, Spiro left school at 15 to follow vocational training courses with which he learned the art of jewelry making. After a stint as a goldsmith in Hatton Garden, he opened a laboratory in Farringdon, east London, when he was 21 years old. All recognize him two qualities: eye for judging the exquisite stones and his gab. Both of these aspects are useful in the jeweler profession. Along the first years of his work he was mainly produce for other big brands. Then, he won his audience thanks to unusual jewelery creations (you can see some examples in these images). Pieces are often one-of-a-kind, in many cases created thanks to the ability to use titanium, also in the colored version, as lightweight and durable metal with which incur significant stones. The effect is stunning. On the other hand, in jewelry the unconventionality is the most traditional way of life.

Anello in oro rosa e diamanti — Ring in rose gold and diamonds

Anello Papillon in titanio, oro bianco, rubini e diamanti — Papillon ring in titanium, white gold, rubies and diamonds

Orecchini Foglie d'autunno con smeraldi e diamanti — Autumn leaves earrings with emeralds and diamonds

Orecchini conchiglia con diamanti e oro bianco — Shell earrings with diamonds and white gold

Orologio con diamanti e zaffiri: il quadrante è nascosto da petali che si aprono per mostrare le lancette — Watch with diamonds and sapphires: the dial is hidden by petals that open to reveal the hands

Anello con rubini e diamante — Ring with rubies and diamond

Orecchini lisca di pesce, con diamanti e rubini — Fishbone earrings, with diamonds and rubies

Sicily and Liberty with Franco Pavilion Jewels

Published on February 22, 2024

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Franco Padiglione, orecchini in agata-nera intagliata, zaffiri orange, brillanti. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Sicilian jewelry. But with an international spirit. The long history of Franco Padiglione Gioielli, which is based in Palermo, sums up the character of the Italian region, which has a history intertwined with different cultures: Roman, Arab, Norman, Spanish. A mix that is also reflected in the aesthetics of those who create. In the case of Franco Padiglione Gioielli, for example, the historical legacy becomes the Moor’s Heads, brooches that are part of popular culture and recall the period of Arab domination (from 827 to 1091). But not only. The Sicilian brand also reinterprets the Liberty style, including dragonflies, butterflies, small bees and flies in the form of earrings and brooches. And there is no shortage of coral jewelry, another specialty of Sicilian jewelry.

Collana con testa in ebano intagliata, oro, argento, rubini cabochon, granati. Copyright: gioiellis.com — Necklace with carved ebony head, gold, silver, cabochon rubies, garnets. Copyright: gioiellis.com

The Maison also has a long history, which is approaching the century. The business was started in 1925 by Giuseppe Padiglione and continued by his son Francesco. Although the debut of the artisan workshop took place in Naples. The laboratory in Palermo has been active, however, since 1958, where Franco Padiglione makes use of the goldsmith skills he has learned. Since the 1980s, the company has been run by the heir of the family tradition, Franco.

Pendente in. lapislazzuli intagliato, zaffiri, diamanti. Copyright: gioiellis.com — Pendant in. carved lapis lazuli, sapphires, diamonds.Copyright: gioiellis.com

Spilla in corallo intagliato con zaffiri e diamanti. Copyright: gioiellis.com — Brooch in carved coral with sapphires and diamonds. Copyright: gioiellis.com

La spilla Testa di Moro — The Testa di Moro brooch

Orecchini in oro 18 carati, zaffiri, perle australiane e brillanti — Earrings in 18k gold, sapphires, Australian pearls and diamonds

Come vendere i vostri gioielli

Published on February 18, 2024

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Four tips before knocking at a jeweler’s door or trying to sell a jewel. It is not easy to conclude a good deal ♦

Is It A Good Time To Sell Jewelry? It depends. Wholesale diamond prices, for example, have dropped a lot compared to 2015. By contrast, the value of gold has returned to rise. But when you sell a jewel, the quality of the assembled stones comes into play, along with the design and the brand. A jewel of an established Maison takes the lead in evaluations, and for this reason many jewelers who easily accept necklaces, rings and bracelets that have the brand of famous jewelers. But if the stones used are of high quality, it is also possible for a jeweler to buy the jewel only to remove the precious stones to be fitted with a more modern design. But be careful: selling the grandma’s brilliant ring is not easy. At least: it is not easy to get a unique price. While gold has certain quotes, the diamonds have a number of aspects in the evaluation (How choose a Diamond) that make it susceptible to different proposals regarding the price. Apart from this consideration, there are four aspects to consider.

Spilla con diamanti e perle — Brooch with diamonds and pearls

1. Think what you really have. Just because Grandma said his old diamond ring was precious (a gift from his beloved grandpa) does not mean that he really is. The sentimental value is one thing, the true is another. So, before running from the first jeweler, better to have a precise picture of its quality and genuineness. If it is a diamond of a certain size and weight, it is worth referring to a qualified expert who can give an impartial opinion of the characteristics and conditions of the stone. And also to highlight the positive attributes that could affect its value. But first get to know the cost of the exam: it must be worth it. Often a pawn shop offers a similar service.

Anello in platino con diamanti del 1950 circa. Base d'asta: 1500 euro — Platinum ring with diamonds from around 1950

2. Get ready for a realistic price. Dreaming is beautiful, but we have to deal with reality. We said that the market is at a favorable time for the sale, but it depends very much on the type of stone mounted on the jewel. To get an idea, have a look at sales on eBay. Finally, before turning to a seller, think that you will buy only if you are convinced of a good deal, not for a favor.

Bracciale a forma di cigno bianco, con diamanti — White swan-shaped bracelet with diamonds

3. Consider selling options. Those who buy your jewel have two options: sell the piece to another industry or the public. Also consider taking the opportunity to contact a jewelery manufacturer: probably the price you can check will not be the best, but in return, the sale is very fast. But be careful to call on operators who have all legal permissions and a clear curriculum. Investigations on many gold shopping shops are showing that it is easy to come across dealers of dubious honesty. A brief survey on Google can be of help. By the way, there is also a site specializing in private online shopping (www.idonowidont.com). The mechanism offers a guarantee to seller and buyer (of course you pay a commission), but be careful: it is in English and there may be some customs problems.

Anello con diamante taglio smeraldo e oro bianco — Ring with emerald cut diamond and white gold

4. Are you emotionally ready to sell? The hardest thing is not to come up with a good price, but be sure you want to sell a jewel that is usually part of your story as well. It tends to add an emotional value to a diamond on the engagement ring, and the disappointment on real market value can be a shock.

Anello in oro giallo con diamanti — Yellow gold ring with diamonds

5. Consider the auctions. If you have a jewel of a certain value, an interesting way is to propose it in an auction. In addition to the giants Sotheby’s and Christie’s, each country has auction houses that periodically organize auction sales. If the jewelry has an interesting shape, a price could be higher than that of a simple sale in jewelry. Federico Graglia

Un'asta condotta da David Bennett (Sotheby's) — An auction conducted by David Bennett (Sotheby’s)

Lavinia Fuksas, design between rhombuses and triangles

Published on February 12, 2024

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Lavinia Fuksas, orecchini e choker indossati

Perhaps creativity cannot be transmitted genetically, but growing up between two famous architects can be useful for developing one’s aesthetic sense. And this is what Lavinia Fuksas, daughter of Doriana and Massimilano Fuksas, two internationally known Italian designers, can tell. Lavinia, however, followed her path. And she is now considered one of the emerging jewelery brands. Merit, if one can say so, also of the lockdown period caused by the covid, which has allowed a time for reflection and planning for the long-held idea of tackling the jewelery market.

Orecchini in oro 9 carati con malachite, onice e madreperla — 9 carat gold earrings with malachite, onyx and mother of pearl

Furthermore, one of the characteristics of Lavinia Fuksas jewels, based in Rome, is that they are designed indifferently for men or women. Gender fluid is a trend and, on closer inspection, for jewelry designers to propose rings or earrings without distinction of gender is a great saving and an excellent opportunity.

Anello Jaipur in oro 9 caratis — Jaipur ring in 9 carat gold

The designer’s style is a road with two points of arrival and departure. On the one hand there is the architectural geometry, daughter of the cultural environment in which the designer grew up, on the other the effort to make the figures of triangles and rhombuses, which recur in the collections of Lavinia Fuksas, ductile and not too rigid. She also reveals it with the choice of one of her collections, Jaipur, inspired by the atmosphere of the Indian capital city of gold and gem processing.

Orecchini in oro bianco 9 carati con cinque smeraldi — Jaipur earrings in 9k white gold with five emeralds

Anello Gadir in oro 18 carati — Gadir ring in 18k gold

Orecchini Jaipur in oro 9 carati e cinque smeraldi — Jaipur earrings in 9 carat gold and five emeralds

Orecchini Jaipur in oro 9 carati — Jaipur earrings in 9 carat gold

Choker in oro e diamanti — Choker in gold and diamonds

Jewelry with recipe from Amabile Jewels

Published on February 9, 2024

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Amabile Jewels presents Lovliness, a collection dedicated to Valentine’s Day. The collection is made up of ten earrings, three rings, two bracelets and two necklaces, all in the gold and silver version, plus two book-shaped packages (in silver or silver plated): when opened, the box contains a Cupid earring, a Love earring, two fuchsia charms, a Lover necklace and a Lover ring. Not only that: in addition to the jewels inside there is a special exclusive recipe created by Carlotta Perego, YouTuber of the Cucina Botanica channel. The idea is to suggest a sweet and fun activity with your partner to celebrate the heart (but also the throat). The price is 259 or 279 euros, depending on the variant.

L'interno del libro-box con ricetta e gioielli — The inside of the book-box with recipe and jewels

Among the earrings, Lovli is tinged with pink with a heart replacing the classic cubic zirconia light point. The Hoop sobio earrings in the Lover version with three cubic zirconia in three different colours, fuchsia, pink and silver. The heart shape and pink color appear in all the jewels, necklaces, chokers, rings and bracelets. Amabile is a jewelry brand founded in 2020 by Martina Strazzer, just twenty years old. The jewels are made of 925 silver and gold plated.

Collana girocollo in argento e cubic zirconia — Choker necklace in silver and cubic zirconia

Orecchino in argento e cubic zirconia — Silver and cubic zirconia earring

La copertina del Volume — The cover of the volume

Burato with simplicity and nature

Published on February 7, 2024

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Burato is a brand founded by designer Marta Burato in 2015. The designer has a long experience in the jewelry sector behind her: her parents opened a jewelery and watch boutique in Jesolo in 1969. Passionate about art, Marta Burato chose the path of simple design and essential, which allows us to offer jewelery at affordable prices: 18-karat gold pieces with simple and elegant lines that can be worn every day. As for Amuleto, one of the latest collections. The brand underlines the importance of respecting the environment: Burato jewels are made with materials coming only from controlled supply chains.

But not only that: the attention to nature is also demonstrated by initiatives such as the weeping willows donated to the city of Jesolo (Venice), and the project in support of Arte Sella, after the effect of Storm Vaia, which at the end of October 2018 it destroyed more than 20,000 hectares of forest in Trentino and Belluno. Arte Sella is an exhibition of contemporary art in nature, which takes place in Val di Sella, in the municipality of Borgo Valsugana (Trento). Burato’s project is called #iloveartesella and consists of a 23-carat gold leaf that you glue on your favorite tree.

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Romantic Brigitte Adolph

Published on January 30, 2024

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Romantic jewelry made in Germany. On the other hand, Germany was the home of romanticism. The German designer and goldsmith Brigitte Adolph, who works in her atelier in Weingarten, near Karlsruhe, has chosen a specific path for her jewels made of silver, gold-plated silver or just 18-karat gold. The designer’s jewels are designed as if they were made of lace instead of metal. Light, embroidered, elaborate: the jewels use a filigree inspired by the manufacturing of the fabric. An idea that Brigitte Adolph embraced during her honeymoon in Venice, where she discovered a small artisan shop with handmade lace, which she then used as the basis for the Venezia necklace.

Braccialetto in argento Turandot — Turandot silver bracelet

Since then she has been inspired by the lace works of different cultures, with the aim of recovering ancient traditions translated into jewellery. The designer comes from a family of jewelers and worked for the Royal Swedish Crown Jeweller. She studied jewelry design at the famous University of Pforzheim, Germany. Brigitte Adolph’s lace jewelry is sold by over one hundred jewelers, galleries and shops in Europe, North America and Asia.

Anello Emilia in oro giallo — Emilia ring in yellow gold

Orecchini Medea II in argento — Medea II earrings in silver

Orecchini Marrakesh Square in argento placcato oro — Marrakesh Square earrings in gold-plated silver

Dinner + ring with Voodoo Jewels

Published on January 27, 2024

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Voodoo is an ancient religion practiced by some African populations of Benin, Togo, Ghana and Nigeria, which has been exported to several countries in the Americas. But, in a certain sense, it also took root a stone’s throw from the Vatican. Voodoo Jewels is a jewelry brand born in Rome in 2002 on the initiative of Livia Lazzari. The name comes from the idea that objects of the voodoo religion are considered magical. And even jewels can have an influence on human beings, as long as you believe it. Furthermore, the Voodoo Jewels creations, just like the talismans, are all made to order, at zero kilometres.

For Valentine’s Day 2024, however, the jewelry brand takes a further imaginative leap with a gastronomic alliance with brothers Christian and Manuel Costardi, Piedmontese chefs with restaurants in Turin and Vercelli. The initiative is truly original: a special package costing 450 euros which includes the Red Love Letter solitaire ring by Voodoo Jewels and a dinner for two with a tasting menu, plus wine pairing at the Scat_to restaurant in Piazza San Carlo, Turin.

Ristorante Scat_to, Torino — Scat_to restaurant, Torino

The ring and dinner combination is scheduled from Saturday 10 February until Saturday 17 February. On the Voodoo Jewels website and in the Scat_to restaurant you can purchase the special paper Gift Card to give as a gift. «Like all the Love Letters we have written to date, this gift is a thought of love that knows no limits and which we hope will reach as far as possible», comments Livia Lazzari. «Why did I choose Scat_to? because beauty is transversal and the research that is done by the Costardi brothers here is the same that I do to create my jewels and, last but not least, good food is an expression of love”. On the occasion of the collaboration, a Voodoo Jewels pop-up will be set up inside the Scat_to restaurant, part of the Gallerie d’Italia complex: a designed corner where for the entire weekend of 10-11 February it will also be possible to purchase other jewels of the brand.

Livia Lazzari con l'attrice Martina Pinto — Livia Lazzari and actress Martina Pinto