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Zancan on the bike with Mattia Guadagnini

Published on May 14, 2023

Men’s jewelry is one of the big trends. The Venetian brand Zancan has been among the leaders in the category for years. Now the company led by Robertino Zancan, who is passionate about the world of motors, offers a line that combines jewelry and sport, combined ad hoc for the male audience. The collection is called MG101 and is the result of the collaboration between Zancan and Mattia Guadagnini, young promise of motocross, eight times Italian champion, European champion and world champion of the team trophy. Guadagnini competes in the MXGP world championship for the RedBull GasGas Factory Racing team and conquered the first podium of his career in the MXGP World Championship at Arroyomolinos in Spain.

Mattia Guadagnini con i gioielli della collezione MG101 — Mattia Guadagnini with jewels from the MG101 collection

The jewelry line has a defined minimalist and modern style. Rings, bracelets and necklaces are made of silver and natural stones, for example blue square-cut spinels set in a ring, with colors that recall those of the team, helmet and motorbike with which Mattia competes.

Guadagnini, 21 years old, born in Bassano del Grappa (Treviso), started racing motorcycles when he was about four years old guided by the passion transmitted by my father. At the age of seven the first ever more important competitions and championships. He won eight Italian championships, he was European and world junior 125 champion in 2019 and second in the 250 European championship 2020.

Many jewels up for auction with Cambi

Published on May 12, 2023

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Bracciale di Michele della Valle con ametista e diamanti

Many quality jewels, from famous brands: there are almost 400 lots that make up the Fine Jewels catalog of the Cambi Auction House. The sale is scheduled for Wednesday 17 May from 11.00 in the Milan office (via San Marco 22, Milan). In the first round of the auction (lots 1/98) period jewels are the protagonists: among the most interesting objects stand out a collection of corals from various periods and origins, a parure of shell cameos depicting famous Italian poets and classical divinities with original case (estimate: 6,000-8,000 euros), and a micromosaic bracelet with views of Rome (9,000-11,000).

In the second round (lots 99/402) contemporary jewels are on sale, such as the choker from the Serpenti collection by Bulgari (40,000-60,000), a bracelet with amethyst and diamonds by Michele della Valle (6,000-7,000), a convertible diamond sautoir in necklace and bracelets (30,000-40,000) and a bracelet from the Panthère collection by Cartier (10,000-15,000).

Among the top lots are a refined tiara in Colombian diamonds and emeralds (20,000-25,000), a ring with a Colombian emerald of approximately 10 carats (50,000-60,000), a brilliant-cut diamond of 3.48 carats (50,000-60,000), a ring with Kashmir sapphire (60,000-80,000) and a brilliant cut diamond of 13.39 carats (70,000-90,000).

Ring with Colombian emerald of about 10 carats

Ring with a cabochon-cut Sri Lankan sapphire weighing 7.82 carats and diamonds

Patrizia Corvaglia’s jewels to look at

Published on May 11, 2023

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Bracciale Orchidea, Un'allegoria dei fiori, della collezione di Patrizia Corvaglia per il museo del Prado di Madrid. Bronzo e smalto

Jewels, but to look before wearing: they are those of Patrizia Corvaglia, Roman artist-designer. In fact, more than jewels in the classic sense, Patrizia Corvaglia’s productions are more comfortable under the showcases of an exhibition, rather than in jewelry. But this does not mean that they cannot also be used as ornaments, even if they are unique pieces and created with the idea of researching the material and volumes. Sculptures that use gold and semi-precious stones as materials.

Pendente Orchidea, Un'allegoria dei fiori, della collezione di Patrizia Corvaglia per il museo del Prado di Madrid. Bronzo e smalto — Pendente Orchidea, Un’allegoria dei fiori, della collezione di Patrizia Corvaglia per il museo del Prado di Madrid. Bronzo e smalto

The Patrizia Corvaglia Gioielli brand was born in 2002. From that year, the designer’s jewels have participated in numerous exhibitions, testifying to the fact that these are first of all creations created also with the spirit of artistic research. The source of inspiration for the jewels are natural elements, as in the Leaves collection, but also abstract geometries, as in the case of the Optical collection, where the shape of the circle is repeated in a hypnotic way. And unlike the Geometrie collection, which prefers the rectangular design.
There is also a link to the architecture and history of Salento, the land of origin of the designer: the Baroque collection takes up the curls and curves of that artistic period that marked art in Puglia.

Bracciale Torrente, collezione Forme, argento

Bracciale Ficus, collezione Foglie, in bronzo

Anello Ficus, collezione Foglie, in bronzo

The new Blue Moon Petit Jolie by Pasquale Bruni

Published on May 9, 2023

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The flower of the Ton Joli line, from which the Petit Joli collection was born in 2020, is also the symbol of Pasquale Bruni. For years, the high jewelery Maison has been using the stylized flower with five lobes to create appreciated jewelery lines that are renewed with colors and shades. But flowers are also a link with the world of women and nature, a concept that designer Eugenia Bruni is particularly fond of. For 2023, the Maison has thus decided to introduce a new shade, which takes the name of Blue Moon.

Rose gold and diamond earrings, with white agate and lapis lazuli

Among other things, the phenomenon of the blue moon is described by astronomers as a peculiar coincidence, when the satellite of the Earth appears in its entirety for the thirteenth time during a year (instead of 12). For this reason the term blue moon also indicates a rare and surprising event. As is the case with the nuance of the new Petit Jolie jewels, obtained from the simultaneous encounter between lapis lazuli and white agate, which is composed in a blue without borders. A color, by the way, that is perfect for the new season.

Rose gold and diamond necklace from the Petit Jolie collection

Rose gold and diamond bracelet from the Petit Jolie collection

Rose gold and diamond ring, with white agate and lapis lazuli

Viltier, the new jewels made in Paris

Published on May 9, 2023

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The pair have two 24-karat names: Iris de La Villardière and Thomas Montier Leboucher. They have been friends since childhood and have a common passion for jewelry. Together they created a new brand in Paris: Viltier. Behind them they have two different experiences in the world of jewelry: Stone Paris for Iris and Cartier London for Thomas. They started from one point: all Viltier creations are Fairmined certified, that is, with sustainable gold. In addition, the jewelry is designed and handcrafted in Paris, with stones that come from conflict-free countries with socially responsible origin. Paradoxically, it was also the covid epidemic that accelerated the project of the founding couple.

18k yellow gold malachite and diamonds ring

The division of duties requires that the jewelry designs are taken care of by Iris, while the management of stones and gold is entrusted to Thomas. The jewels play creatively with geometry. The rings that form a chain are processed and transformed with the addition of diamonds, mother-of-pearl, malachite or bull’s-eye, the name of a variety of quartz with a brown-golden color.

18k yellow gold pink sapphires 1 — Edge collection, 18k yellow gold, pink sapphires ring

Rayon collection, 18k yellow gold, mother of pearl and diamonds

Bracciale in oro 18 carati, diamanti, occhio di bue — Bracelet in 18K gold, diamonds, bull’s eye

Orecchini in oro 18 carati, diamanti, lapislazzulo — Earrings in 18K gold, diamonds, lapis lazuli

Orecchini in oro 18 carati, diamanti, madreperla — Earrings in 18K gold, diamonds, mother of pearl

Orecchini in oro 18 carati, diamanti, malachite — Earrings in 18K gold, diamonds, malachite

The Baroque sea of Massimo Izzo

Published on May 7, 2023

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Bracciale in o Bracciale in oro bianco e rosa, corallo, acquamarina, diamanti, taglio brillante. Pezzo unico

The unique jewels of Massimo Izzo, jeweler and sculptor of Syracuse inspired by tradition and the Mediterranean Sea ♦

About Massimo Izzo wrote also the New York Times. From Syracuse to Manhattan distance it is great. Yet the fame of the Sicilian jeweler is like the waves that start at one end of the earth and through all the oceans. The marine metaphor is no accident: the jeweler-artist is, in fact, an admirer of the waves and nature hidden beneath the sea surface. Most of his creations, celebrated around the world and sold in the two boutique in Syracuse and Milan, is dedicated or inspired by what the sea offers. Recently Massimo Izzo was invited by Elisabetta Cipriani gallery, London to create a series of works following his original aesthetic and superb craftsmanship which would further push his imagination and creativity. The result is six rings of great impact, made with blackened silver, sapphires and hypnotic opals.

Sciara, Blackened-silver, Australian opal, blue-sapphires ring

A truly amazing story, that of Izzo. Born in Messina, but grew up in Syracuse, he said that at 14 he was already fascinated by jewelry. Before moving on international stage, he start from the art school of the State of Syracuse, where he followed an experimental program in jewelery, and has worked for Salvatore Cassone, the largest jeweler in Syracuse. After learning the craft to the bottom, the Sicilian designer has soared thanks to an unusual order: the engraving of a silver plate on the occasion of the visit to the city of Pope John Paul II.

Blackened silver, Mexican Fire opal, orange sapphires ring

He has also worked with another famous Sicilian, the Oscar-winning director Giuseppe Tornatore, who commissioned the jewelry worn by Monica Bellucci in the film Malena. The jewels of the Sea collection are made in 18 carat gold and represent octopuses, sea urchins, crabs, starfish. All pieces are refined and processed rhapsody of colors and shapes, often using raw gemstones: resemble most to sculptures than simple jewelery. His work has been compared to that of another great Sicilian jeweler Fulco di Verdura, although the style is completely different. Sure, you can read in the work of Izzo a scent of Sicilian Baroque architecture that gave an impression of entire neighborhoods of the island city. And it is a style that has fascinated, according to his account, even Santo Versace, Tim Burton and JK Rowling. It is not hard to believe.

Anello per due dita Cut not Cut con diamanti taglio brillante e una acquamarina naturale brasiliana — Cut not Cut two finger ring with brilliant cut diamonds and a natural Brazilian aquamarine

Collana con ciondolo della collezione I Gioielli del Mare. Oro bianco 18 kt, diamanti taglio brillante — Necklace with pendant from the I Gioielli del Mare collection. 18 kt white gold, brilliant cut diamonds

Orecchini con cavalluccio marino in oro rosa e diamanti — Seahorse earrings in rose gold and diamonds

Collana con antico corallo di Sciacca, oro e acquamarina brasiliana — Necklace with ancient Sciacca coral, gold and Brazilian aquamarine

The flight of the eagle seen from Youra

Published on May 7, 2023

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Rabaa Saleh S. Al-Anqari is a Saudi designer, born in Riyadh, with a great passion for diamonds, painting, colors and creativity. The synthesis of all this is called Youra, a brand of jewelry that is distinctly different from the ordinary. The name has a root in the Arabic word (you) which means to be seen. And, indeed, Youra’s jewels can be seen quite a lot when worn. The last two letters, ra, refer to the designer’s name.

Earring in black gold, diamonds and ruby from the Heart Philosophy collection

In Rabaa Saleh S. Al-Anqari’s curriculum there is a master’s degree in educational administration and leadership, but also a passion for jewels and stones. She studied at GIA London and continued with a diamond specialization at IGI Dubai. In 2018 she created Youra with the aim of creating jewelry with universal beauty. Indeed, the goal has been achieved: Youra offers fine jewelry, but also unique pieces such as the extraordinary Shades of Date bracelet, inspired by the theme of the eagle and made of gold, tasvorite, white, yellow and brown diamonds, emeralds (over 18 ). Bracelet which, among other things, was materially made in Italy. The same eagle motif was then used for earrings and pendants.

YOURA JEWELRY Heart Philosophy Ring 1 — Ring in black rhodium-plated gold, diamonds, ruby

Collana in oro giallo 18 carati, 220 diamanti, 36 smeraldi taglio marquise, 289 diamanti brown e gemme

Flourish Ring in white gold, diamonds, emerald, amethyst

Earring in 18K yellow gold, 136 diamonds, 12 marquise-cut emeralds, 126 brown diamonds and natural gems

The bracelet inspired by the eagle theme is made of gold, tasvorite, white, yellow and brown diamonds, emeralds (over 18 carats)

Ring from the Tears of Joy line in pink and white gold, diamonds

Stroili gift for Mother’s Day

Published on April 30, 2023

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In many countries of the world, mothers are celebrated in May, an irreplaceable figure in everyone’s life. And one of the best ways to celebrate your mother is to give a jewel. This is why the large jewelery companies compete to attract the attention of those who are about to give a gift. This is the case, for example, of the Italian brand Stroili, which from 28 April to 15 May for each purchase of one or more jewels exceeding 79 euros, the company offers a pink pocket jewelery box as a gift. A proposal that may interest many. Obviously Stroili also offers a series of jewels suitable for becoming a gift for a mother.

They are jewels in gold, but also silver, with diamonds, pearls or cubic zirconia. Rings, necklaces, earrings or bracelets made with different materials and, of course, with different prices.
But if you haven’t yet decided what to give, you can also read: Which jewel to choose for Mother’s Day.

Stroili FESTA MAMMA 2023 01 — Gioielli a forma di margherita di Stroili

How to sell your ring

Published on April 27, 2023

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How to sell your ring? Is it convenient to take apart a ring to sell gold and diamonds separately? ♦ ︎

There are so many ways to sell a ring. You can sell it whole, or decide to separate the precious stones, usually a diamond, from the gold circle that holds the stone. There are, in fact, even those who are interested in investing in diamonds, although it is good to remember that the revaluation is by no means automatic. In short, what if you want to sell the diamonds set in your jewels? But does separating gold and diamonds to sell a ring better allows you to get a higher price? Are you sure? Before you separate a diamond from your ring and rush to sell it, read this article.

Anello di Crieri con smeraldo colombiano e diamanti a taglio triangolare. Copyright: gioiellis.com — Crieri ring with Colombian emerald and triangular cut diamonds. Copyright: gioiellis.com

How to sell your ring?
The most common idea is to go to a jeweler. However, the interest in buying the ring depends on many factors, such as the value of the stone mounted on the jewel, the shape and the brand of the jewelery company that made it. These three factors can be evaluated separately. If, for example, the ring has a precious stone, but in an uninteresting setting, the jeweler may be interested in buying the ring and then disassembling it and reusing its components. If the ring is of a well-known brand, the prevailing interest will be to resell the jewel, after having polished it again. A gold-only wedding ring will instead be valued simply by weight. If the ring has a certain value, it may be worth proposing it to an auction house. However, bear in mind that in any case the price that will be offered to you will be much lower than what you hoped for.

Valutazione di un diamante di Rubin & Zonen — Appraisal of a diamond by Rubin & Zonen

Evaluate a price first

Before taking your ring to the jeweler or an auction house, though, it would be good to have an idea of what your ring might be worth on the market. There are two ways to understand this at least approximately. If your ring is of a well-known brand, you can start doing a search on the sites of the major auction houses, which publish the result of the sales on their website. It is probable that if you want to sell a ring by Buccellati, Damiani or Bulgari, just to mention three names, you could find something that looks like the jewel you are holding. This way you will at least get an idea. Keep in mind that the valuation determined in an auction must then discount the auction fees, i.e. the fee for the company that organized the sale. And they are not few: they can reach almost 30%. If, on the other hand, the ring is very plain, it is likely to be valued simply by its weight of gold. If there is also a diamond, but a very small one, don’t count too much on it. For example, a medium quality 0.3 carat diamond will be valued at something like 200 dollars or euros, approximately, if it doesn’t have a more than good color, maybe even less. Therefore, before selling your ring, set a value below which you are not willing to sell: you will need it for any negotiation with the buyer.

Tenzo, anello con granato e diamanti. Copyright: gioiellis.com — Tenzo, garnet and diamond ring. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Is it a good idea to separate the diamonds from the gold of an earrings, ring or necklace?

Depends. It is never a good idea if the jewelry is from a well-known brand. If your jewel has the recognizable brand of a famous Maison it is better to sell the jewel in its entirety: it will certainly get a higher evaluation. If, on the other hand, your jewelry does not have a particularly recognizable design, separating gold and diamonds could be a good idea. But be careful: you must be sure that the gold has a good carat. An 18-karat gold ring, for example, contains only 75% pure metal. Therefore the evaluation of the buyer will take into consideration only that part of gold. And even less, of course, for 14-karat or 9-karat gold. Furthermore, you must be sure that the diamond is of good quality, perhaps accompanied by a certificate issued by a gemological institute.

Anversa: valutazione di un diamante — Antwerp: appraisal of a diamond

How to remove diamonds from a jewel?

Diamonds are the hardest natural element that exists. But this does not mean that they are indestructible: diamonds can hardly break, but they can get scratched. If you have tweezers thin enough to move the claw of a ring that contains a diamond you can try (at your own risk) for yourself. If not, it’s best to turn to a jeweler. Even more difficult, for those who are not in the trade, is to remove a diamond from a setting, that is, in a jewel that blocks the stone with a metal band.

Lavorazione di un gioiello — Crafting a jewel

How to evaluate diamonds?

Only a professional can assign a credible value to diamonds. The value, in fact, depends on the weight and quality of the diamonds (the famous four C’s). Everything is easier, of course, if your jewelry is accompanied by a diamond appraisal certificate, as long as the stone has been certified by an accredited body. Also keep in mind that whoever buys a used diamond will not value it at the market price, but only at a cheaper price. The discount could be up to 50% of the value of a new diamond with similar characteristics.

Diamante rosa sotto la lente del gemmologo — Pink diamond under the lens of a gemologist

Who can buy diamonds?

Once the diamonds have been removed from the jewel and evaluated, there are three possibilities. Bring diamonds to a diamond dealer, a jeweler, or sell them at auction. The most likely hypothesis is the second: a jeweler who creates jewels himself might find it advantageous to buy a diamond at a lower price than the market price, provided of course that the stone is authentic, certified, and in good condition.

Diamanti in vendita ad Anversa — Diamonds for sale in Antwerp

Is it worth taking diamonds to a gemstone dealer?

If the diamond has a certain weight and good quality, selling the stones to a wholesale trader may be a solution, but it is not easy: the trader usually obtains supplies from international markets and buys many diamonds at a time, and then resells them. In any case, make no mistake: as we mentioned, the value that will be offered to you will probably be less than 50% of the retail price. Obvious: a diamond trader sells the stones to jewelry makers and keeps a profit for himself.

Diamanti all'ingrosso — Wholesale diamonds

Is it better to auction diamonds?

It is also possible to sell a diamond at auction, as long as it has a carat weight to make it interesting (a valuation that depends on the company organizing the auction). In large cities there are auction houses that periodically also sell jewels and stones. And today there are also online auctions. But, be careful, if it is not a diamond of a certain size and of good quality, it can hardly be considered for an auction. In this case, it is better to try to sell the whole jewel.

Anatol Jewelry from Olympus

Published on April 25, 2023

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Anello Leaf, con diamanti e smeraldi taglio marquise

Ancient Greece and modern Greece in the jewels of Anatol Jewelry, brand of Athens ♦ ︎
Anatol Jewelry is a brand founded in Athens in 1974 by designer Anatol Rouli. It is a company with many activities, from wholesale to retail. In Greece it operates through two main shops in Kifisia (northern Attica) and Golden Hall (luxury shopping center in Athens). However, the company wanted to create a more trendy brand: Evans. The brand takes its name from the memory of Anatol’s grandfather, Evangelos, also a jeweler. Childhood memories were the creative guide for the jewels of the new brand.

Collana con pendente occhio. Oro, diamanti, zaffiri blu

But Evans in his style does not only preserve personal experiences. One of the brand’s guidelines is, in fact, also the classical Greek spirit, as in the case of the Olympus collection dedicated to the ancient gods of mythology. Each jewel, in this case, bears the name of an ancient representative of the pagan deities. But not only: the Tattoo collection immediately brings back to the modern era and its different myths. Every era has its own.

Orecchini pendenti con diamanti e smeraldi

Anello Jumbing Fountain in oro bianco e diamanti

Anello Royal Reing, con diamanti taglio baguette e brillante

Anello triplo con diamanti bianchi, brown e black

Tirisi in Fiji

Published on April 24, 2023

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Anello in oro rosa, topazio blu e diamanti

Tirisi brings the Fiji Islands closer to Holland. Not surprisingly, the Maison was founded in 2010 by the couple Julian Rotstein and Natascha Zuchouwski or after a year spent traveling the world. Fiji, a state in the center of the South Pacific Ocean 2,000 kilometers from New Zealand, is made up of over 330 islands, of which about 110 are permanently inhabited. Islands that are a paradise painted in the colors of the Tropics. And the collection of the Dutch brand is also inspired by the shades of blue and ocean blue, with topaz and turquoise, by violet sunsets with amethysts, by the transparency of tsavorite and the forest green of malachite, by the pink of tourmaline, by the white of mother-of-pearl, to gray of hematite.

Anello in oro rosa con turchese e tsavorite

The collection is centered on rings, necklaces, brooches and earrings made of rose gold, with the addition of small diamond crowns. The jewels have the shape of flowers, with rounded or longer petals and seem inspired by the blooms of the vegetation of the tropical archipelago.

Collana in oro rosa, madreperla e tormalina rosa

Orecchini in oro, topazio blu e diamanti

Spilla con ametista e tormalina rosa — Spilla in oro con ametista e tormalina rosa

Natascha Zuchouwski. Copyright: gioiellis.com

The double creativity of Eva Franceschini

Published on April 23, 2023

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Vite, anello con filo di oro rosa e bianco, diamante

Eva Franceschini, two designers in one. The first is dedicated to artistic jewels, with which she participates in some exhibitions. The other designer, who is always Eva Franceschini, gave life to the engagement-ring site, a name that is an excellent choice in terms of digital logic. The bi-designer defines herself as a creative artisan goldsmith, and she is. On the one hand, she is the creator who creates jewels such as 3650 Feminine at Dawn, dedicated to the biological maturation of women. On the other hand, she elaborates refined wedding rings completely handmade.

Anello personalizzato, fatto a mano in oro giallo con diamante etico canadese colore J

Eva works in Padua, where she became Master of Art in Sculpture at the Pietro Selvatico Art Institute. She is also multidisciplinary and, perhaps, multitasking, a characteristic often associated with the female world: she designs three-dimensional objects, draws from life, works clay and plaster, sculpts marble, stone and wood, creates leather masks for the Commedia dell’Arte. The link with the artistic world is also indicated by having attended the degree course in Chemistry of Restoration at the Cà Foscari in Venice, before learning the goldsmith technique from Maestra Orafa Lucia Davanzo, in turn a pupil of Francesco Pavan.

Fedi nuziali in oro con impronta digitale

Meanwhile, the other Eve, the one devoted to artistic jewellery, has participated in numerous exhibitions and competitions. But she often works together with her half of her who specializes in engagement or wedding rings, which present ideas and creativity shared by both Eva Franceschini.

Anello in oro martellato con tormalina paraiba

Feminine at Dawn, gioielli in oro e perla

The jewels of Art Nouveau

Published on April 22, 2023

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Spilla libellula Art Nouveau di Boucheron

Art Nouveau jewels are back in the spotlight, but with the eclectic style of the early twentieth century in the USA, or a revisited baroque, or a set of patterns that mix different styles: necklaces, brooches and earrings from a century ago are a strange combination between excess and innovation. Compared to the nineteenth-century taste, the most consistent influences of the artistic taste of the time can be seen in the jewels of the first part of the last century.

René Lalique, spilla Art Nouveau Libellules, con aquamarina, smalto e diamanti — René Lalique, Art Nouveau Libellules brooch, with aquamarine, enamel and diamonds

Garlands by Cartier, embroideries, flowers by Boucheron and Chaumet, references to ancient Egypt or the Orient, are among the most striking aspects. Novelties also achieved thanks to innovations in processing, such as the more frequent use of platinum, a resistant metal, which has made it possible to acquire lightness, with jewels that have become less heavy and more resistant than those in silver. But in choosing a jewel that is one hundred years old one must be careful: at that time the manufacturing methods were different from the current ones, which are aided by technology.

Tiara art nouveau di Philippe Wolfers con spilla a forma di pavone — Art nouveau tiara by Philippe Wolfers (1858–1929), Belgian silversmith, jeweler, sculptor and designer, with peacock brooch

Even the choice of stones was less scientific than today, not to mention the treatment of the gems, which now manages to enhance stones that were then used in their natural state: opaque, cut in a somewhat approximate way to brilliant, pink, teardrop and cabochon, to which shapes such as calibré and briolettes were added. Yet the jewels between the end of the nineteenth century and the Roaring Twenties mark a turning point and retain a great charm. So much so that now they are once again the center of attention on the market, among auction houses and antiques.

Spilla con corallo, diamanti e smalto di Janesich, 1930 — Art Nouveau ring with aquamarine, garnets and enamel by Georges Fouquet

But what are the characteristics of Art Nouveau jewels? It must be premised that the artists and craftsmen of the jewelry of that period wanted to distinguish themselves first of all from mass production, which was beginning to appear on the market at that time. For this reason, Art Nouveau jewels are characterized by refined craftsmanship. Famous designers and jewelers such as René Lalique, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Karl Fabergé are still remembered today. Their jewels have been copied and even the large object or fashion industries have been inspired by these masters of design.

Collana con ametista, giada e oro disegnata da Julia Munson sotto la direzione di Louis Comfort Tiffany nel 1906 — Amethyst, jade and gold necklace designed by Julia Munson under the direction of Louis Comfort Tiffany in 1906

In turn, the creators of Art Nouveau jewelery were fascinated by the art of China and Japan, which were still little known artistic expressions in the West. Natural elements such as animals, insects or flowers have been associated with mythical creatures such as dragons. And, as in the watercolors made in China and Japan, Art Nouveau favored pastel colors.

Pendente di collier Art Nouveau in oro e smalto, con viso di donna e glicine — Art Nouveau necklace pendant in gold and enamel, with a woman’s face and wisteria

Art Nouveau jewels also favored the female figure. Let’s not forget that in the Victorian era a woman could not show even an ankle in public. Art Nouveau was not afraid, as a reaction, to enhance the female body without censorship, often in figures associated with mythological or fantastic characters. Even the jewelery has taken this aspect into account.

Collana Lucertola, Francia Art Nouveau, 1900, in bachelite e metallo — Lizard necklace, France Art Nouveau, 1900, in bakelite and metal

The most famous creator of that period was the French glass designer and goldsmith René Lalique (lived between 1860 and 1945). He used soft colors and volumes with sinuous curves, semi-precious stones, amber, mother-of-pearl, and unusual materials such as tortoise shell, horn, baroque pearls.

Pendente a forma di delfino di James Cromar Watt. Smalto, oro, opale e perle — James Cromar Watt dolphin pendant. Enamel, gold, opal and pearls

Spilla a forma di rana in oro, diamanti, opali e rubini — Brooch in the shape of a frog in gold, diamonds, opals and rubies

Spilla in alessandrite, diamanti e smalto Art Nouveau, circa 1900, Marcus & co — Art Nouveau alexandrite, diamond and enamel brooch, circa 1900, Marcus & co

Uovo con cestino di fiori per lo zar Nicola firmato Peter Carl Fabergé — Egg with basket of flowers for Tsar Nicholas signed Peter Carl Fabergé

How to make resin jewelry

Published on April 20, 2023

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There are those who wear jewels. And there are those who want to create them with their own hands, maybe resin jewelry. Yeah, but how to make resin jewelry? What is needed? What are the basic steps. Let’s see how you can create a resin jewel in the size and with the design that you have decided. This is exactly why resin jewelry has become increasingly popular in recent years. It’s easy to see why: it’s a material that’s versatile, inexpensive, and can be used to create a wide variety of designs. If the idea of creating your own resin jewelry appeals to you, here is a detailed guide to get you started.

Collezione Reef, bracciale in resina e ottone — Reef collection, resin and brass bracelet by Marie-Hélène de Taillac

Materials Needed:
• Epoxy resin
• Mixing cups
• Stir sticks
• Silicone mold
• Pigment or dye (optional)
• Glitter (optional)
• Jewelry findings (jump rings, earring hooks, etc.)
• Sandpaper
• Protective gear (gloves, mask, goggles)

Questo kit di resina epossidica è venduto su Amazon a 78,99 euro — This epoxy resin kit is sold on Amazon for 78.99 euros

Step 1: Prepare your workspace
Resin is a messy material, so you’ll want to work in a well-ventilated area that’s protected from dust and debris. Cover your workspace with plastic or newspaper and put on protective gear, including gloves, a mask, and goggles.

Stampo in silicone per anelli rotondi in resina epossidica, misure assortite, per creare gioielli in resina, anche questo si trova facilmente su Amazon — Assorted Sizes Round Epoxy Resin Ring Silicone Mold for Resin Jewelery Making, Also Easily Found on Amazon

Step 2: Mix the resin
Follow the instructions on the epoxy resin packaging to mix the resin and hardener in the correct proportions. Pour the resin into a mixing cup and stir for 2-3 minutes, making sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the cup to ensure the mixture is thoroughly combined.

Step 3: Add color and glitter (optional)
If you want to add color to your resin, you can use pigment or dye. Be careful not to add too much, as this can affect the curing process. You can also add glitter or other small decorative items at this stage.

Step 4: Pour the resin
Pour the resin mixture into your silicone mold. If you’re making a pendant or earrings, you can use a mold with a hole at the top for the jump ring. If you’re making a bracelet or ring, you can use a mold with a flat surface.

Anello realizzato a mano e venduto su Etsy, con cristalli di alluminio, filo di rame, resina epossidica, quarzo tibetano, quarzo rutilato dorato, ametista, granato e quarzo rosa — Handmade ring sold on Etsy with aluminum crystals, copper wire, epoxy resin, Tibetan quartz, golden rutilated quartz, amethyst, garnet and rose quartz

Step 5: Remove bubbles
Use a heat gun or blowtorch to remove any bubbles that may have formed in the resin. Be careful not to hold the heat source too close to the resin or for too long, as this can cause the resin to overheat and cure too quickly.

La preparazione della resina epossidica della creatrice Katherine Swift — Creator Katherine Swift’s preparation of epoxy resin

Step 6: Cure the resin
Follow the instructions on the resin packaging to determine the cure time. This can range from a few hours to overnight. Once the resin has cured, remove it from the mold and trim any excess using sandpaper.

Stampi per la resina epossidica — Molds for epoxy resin

Step 7: Add jewelry findings
Attach jump rings or earring hooks to the resin pieces using pliers. If you’re making a bracelet or ring, you can use a strong adhesive to attach the resin piece to a metal base.

Lavorazione di un oggetto di resina — Crafting a resin object

Step 8: Enjoy your new jewelry!
Your resin jewelry is now complete and ready to wear or gift to a friend. Store your pieces in a cool, dry place to prevent them from becoming cloudy or discolored over time.

Orecchini in ottone, resina e cristalli — Earrings in brass, resin and crystals

In conclusion, creating your own resin jewelry can be a fun and rewarding DIY project. With the right materials and techniques, you can make beautiful and unique pieces that reflect your personal style. Happy crafting!

Collana in resina indossata. Foto: Aog Pixels — Worn resin necklace. Photo: Aog Pixels

The Italian jewel shines, but fears the war in Ukraine

Published on April 13, 2023

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2022 went well, but the Italian gold and jewelery sector above all hopes that the war in Ukraine will end. According to the survey among sector operators commissioned by the Club degli Orafi to Intesa Sanpaolo, the largest Italian bank, 56% of the operators interviewed believe that the invasion of Ukraine has negatively affected the sector’s opportunities. And the hope of a resolution of the conflict, in terms of influence on business, even exceeds the hope of a strong recovery of international tourism, to which a part of jewelry sales is linked.

In any case, the Report on the Italian gold sector indicates a very positive balance for 2022. The turnover of companies increased by 22.1%, an increase that follows the post-pandemic rebound that already accrued in 2021 (+55.3%). The good positioning on international markets supported these results, with jewelery exports exceeding 9 billion euros in 2022, with a full recovery of pre-covid levels both in value (+41%) and in quantity (+5 %).

Among the various markets, the United States confirmed its first place with 1.5 billion euros (+12% in 2022), also supported by the strengthening of the dollar. In second place is exports to Switzerland (1.3 billion euros, + 21%) and the United Arab Emirates. For the current year, apart from the hopes related to an end to the war, a positive majority sentiment prevails for the largest companies both for the domestic market and for the international markets. But the main obstacle seems entirely internal: the difficulty of finding specialized manpower, which is indicated by more than half of the sample of respondents (51%) as a critical issue. According to the companies, it is a bigger problem than the increases in the prices of raw materials, despite the fact that gold is now above the $2,000 mark.

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Traveling with Latitude Jewelry

Published on April 13, 2023

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The things you like are taken on the fly. In some cases literally. Brazilian designer Gabriela Rodrigues, known as Gabi, founded Latitude Jewelry in 2019, with a link on the fly. Gabriela has a passion for aviation and travel, inherited from her mother Lúcia, who was an air traffic controller. Gabi also became an air traffic controller and worked in the aviation industry for many years, traveling all over the world. When she landed, she thought of a jewelry brand that already from her name recalled the sense of travel: Latitude Jewelry.

Collane e anello in oro 18 carati e lapislazzuli

The jewels are also linked to the theme, such as the Around The World range, the brand’s symbolic collection, with maps of the globe transformed into jewels. The pendants are made of 18-karat gold and lapis lazuli, turquoise, onyx, white or smoky quartz. In addition to the pendants, the brand offers rings in 18-karat gold and set on an intense blue lapis lazuli or on a transparent quartz. The Greater Love of the World locket is crafted in 18k white gold or 925 sterling silver and features the world carved in contrasting 18k yellow gold on one side and the compass rose motif on the other.

Collana con Around The World, in oro e lapislazzuli

Collane con pendente di Latitude Jewelry

Annamaria Cammilli space with Moon Drops

Published on April 12, 2023

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Pendente in oro grigio e black e diamanti della collezione Moon Drops

Raindrops, dewdrops, sea drops. There are many possible drops, but among these there are the jewels of the historic Goccia line by Annamaria Cammilli. But, for 2023, the idea of the Tuscan Maison, which is celebrating its first 40 years, is more surprising, because the drops are no longer liquid, but a direct representation of the Earth’s satellite, i.e. the moon. Riccardo Renai, CEO of Cammilli and creative director, has introduced the Moon Drops line.

Bracciale in oro Ice e diamanti della collezione Moon Drops

This is the most important innovation among those presented at the start of the new year. Moon Drops is also the result, they explain to the Tuscan company, of a long study. The jewels develop with a succession of drops, which with elaborate joints make a moon-shaped reflection designed with diamonds shine. The collection brings with it all the stylistic and chromatic innovations, starting from the refined colors of gold, of the Maison. However, the more traditional Goccia collection remains present in Annamaria Cammilli’s catalogue.

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Pendente in oro di diversi colori e diamanti della collezione Goccia

Atelier VM chose Errani Studio

Published on April 11, 2023

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Errani Studio, the Milanese communication agency, will take care of the world of media for Atelier VM, a brand born in 1998 in Milan on the initiative of Marta Caffarelli and Viola Naj Oleari. Milestones in the growth of Atelier VM include the first orders from Barneys New York and the opening of the boutique in Piazza Sant’Eustorgio, Milan. In 2007 the two creators moved to via Cesare Correnti, in the Cinque Vie district, a more commercial context where they consolidate the relationship with the territory.

Il bracciale l'Essenziale in oro 18 carati — Il bracciale l’Essenziale in oro 18 carati

L’Essenziale is the name of the bracelet born in 2014 and in 2015 Atelier VM opened the first corner in France in the Le Bon Marché department store in Paris. Then came the second flagship store in Milan in the Brera area, a prestigious store in London in the historic Liberty department store, three corners in the La Rinascente department store in Rome, Turin and Milan and at Nordstrom in New York. In 2020, however, the brand launched its own online store and in 2022 it opened two corners in La Rinascente Florence and Cagliari.

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Emerging talent designers at GemGeneve

Published on April 10, 2023

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Wallis Hong, orecchini sirena in titanio e diamanti

Ten emerging designers and talents and four new designers will represent the new jewelery at the next edition of GemGèneve (Palaexpo, 11-14 May 2023), selected on the initiative of Nadège Totah. The space dedicated to contemporary, emerging or still little-known creators is a feature of the event organized by Ronny Totah and Thomas Faerber. GemGèneve has established itself above all for the presence of companies specialized in the trade of large gems, vintage jewels, but also creators of contemporary jewellery.

The six emerging talents include Fred Fa from Belgium, who handcrafts each design, technical drawing and gouache. Aso Leon, China, is an award-winning jewelry artist who has been in jewelry for 27 years. In 2005 he introduced titanium into his fine jewelry creations, becoming known as the Prince of Titanium. Denise Cassou Couture Jewelry comes from Brazil: a passionate traveler, photographer, director and designer, she designed and created jewelry for herself, her daughters and her friends before offering her creativity to the rest of the world.

Fred Fa, anello Fruit de la Vigne, con zaffiri, tanzaniti, tsavoriti, rubelliti e diamanti

Teresa Escudero, Spain, graduated in History at the University of Santiago de Compostela before becoming a jewelry designer. Her brand is called Rites of Passage Art Jewelery and uses materials such as metal meteorites from 3.5 billion years ago, belonging to the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, together with precious and rare stones, rough stones and organic materials such as wood. Iwona Tamborska, Poland, already present in May last year, returns among the emerging talents: she uses unusual materials such as meteorite fragments, plants and insects, but also puzzle tiles with hidden moving parts and hidden messages.

Teresa Escuder, orecchini in oro giallo con uno smeraldo colombiano grezzo, acquamarina del Madagascar grezza e 9 grammi di meteorite Sikhote Alin

Wallis Hong, Madrid, Spain, also present in the last edition, is a self-taught artist, who studied sculpture and painting at the Madrid Academy of Art. He creates very refined and creative sculpture-jewelry. His iconic Thorn shell earrings have become part of the permanent collection of the Shenzhen Jewel Museum in China.
Austy Lee Art Jewellery, Hong Kong, is a former graphic designer who creates bold, psychedelic, sculptural and complex pieces inspired by themes that blend pop-punk, avant-garde, religion, antiquities and fashion.

A.win Siu, China, uses bold colors and combinations of metals and minerals. Created in November 2017, the A.win Siu brand has a personal style. Serendipity Jewelry, France, is one of the emerging talents already present in the November 2022 edition. The brand was founded in Paris in 2017 by Christine Chan, who discovered her passion for stones over ten years ago, on the occasion of a trip to Australia: presents a collection of jewels in which respect for nature, for freedom and for oneself merge. Tenzo, Estonia, is also back, a small established and internationally known jewelery maison, with refined settings in engraved and satin-finish gold, carved precious stones and unprecedented combinations.

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Denise Cassou, orecchini in oro 18k con onice, opale e diamanti

The free spirit of Betony Vernon on the star of Pianegonda

Published on April 7, 2023

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Betony Vernon, direttrice creativa di Pianegonda

There are gregarious spirits, critical spirits, spirits of the times. Then, there are the free spirits. Caging them in a definition is impossible. They are composed of the same multiform matter present in the universe. Betony Vernon, design director of Pianegonda, is part of this small group of people who are many things in one. One aspect, however, is clear: she is not a woman who is satisfied. She likes to innovate, discover, create. With an ability to go beyond the boundaries established by the old rules. «But it’s not always easy, sometimes I feel like a candle in the wind», she tells jewels.com. The designer has settled in Italy, in Umbria, a couple of hours from the headquarters of Bros Manifatture in the Marche region.

If she has a free spirit, it is also her because Betony grew up in a non-traditional family in Virginia (USA): her helicopter pilot father also had a marked aptitude for artisanal and technical creativity. Her English mother was an art historian who was able to fight for civil rights in the 1960s, when it wasn’t very easy to do so. In short, an imprinting that Betony has cultivated over time and that has opened the door to a challenge to her comfort zone. Model, artist, designer, writer, sculptor, sexual anthropologist: Betony Vernon’s many lives in one follow an irregular path.

Anello maxi in argento, collezione Assoluto

Graduated in art history and goldsmithing in Virginia, the designer moved to Florence to specialize in metalworking at the Fuji Studio Art Workshop. «A beautiful city, but I needed to go further and I moved to Milan for a master’s degree at the prestigious Domus Academy», says Betony. «Architecture and design gurus such as Ettore Sottsass, Alessandro Mendini or Andrea Brandi were my teachers, the tutelary deities».

Anna Cleveland indossa la collezione Assoluto di Pianegonda

The decision to focus on design resulted in her first studio, Atelier B.V., which was followed by work for the Florentine Pampaloni and, as an interior designer, for Fornasetti. «And for Gianfranco Ferré I designed a collection of 30 pieces in gold and diamonds, on the theme of the safety pin: it was among the first fashion houses that crossed the border with jewellery». But she has also worked with Missoni, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Swarovski for jewels worn by Lady Gaga. It was in Milan that the designer discovered Pianegonda for the first time: «New, different jewellery, with an innovative design. And in silver, a metal that I love very much. I also thought that I would like to work if there was an opportunity. And the crossroads of destiny wanted it this way».

After a long parenthesis in Paris and the creation of videos, books, photographs, television programs such as The Boudoir for Mtv, sculptures and jewels, and after dealing without taboos with the theme of sensuality as a search for well-being, Betony Vernon received a phone call from Beatrice Beleggia, CEO of Bros Usa, the American branch of the Bros Manifatture group, which owns the Pianegonda brand. «I accepted with enthusiasm. The idea is to give a new identity to a historic brand. I started with colour: blue, like the sky I see from my house in Umbria», says the designer. And Betony Vernon seems the right person for her, precisely because of her interdisciplinary ability to create in different fields, which once would have been defined as Renaissance. Pianegonda, having left the Latin names of the collections on the street, perhaps not sufficiently perceptible to the general public, on the initiative of Betony has renewed the boutique in the fashion district of Milan, but also the packaging.

Assoluto, on the other hand, is the name of the first Pianegonda collection signed by Betony Vernon. Central motif: the sphere, one of the primordial forms and a design icon of the American creator. «The sphere is the center of life, of the cosmos, it represents the atom, the particle that makes up everything. It is at the same time something concrete and at the same time a symbol », explains Betony, who chose an unconventional model like Anna Cleveland for the collection.
The work for Pianegonda has just begun. Silver and gold will coexist under the stars of the designer, with simple and surprising shapes. Next stop: the new collection scheduled for autumn, in time for the appointment with Vicenzaoro.

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