jewels

The flight of the eagle seen from Youra

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
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.
Shades of Date Cuff Bracelet
Shades of Date Cuff Bracelet

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

Anna Sheffield’s sustainable jewelry




She was born and raised in New Mexico, which she remembers every time she cooks a spicy dish. Then, Anna Sheffield studied sculpture and fine arts in San Francisco. But she also worked in a tattoo parlor (as evidenced by her arms covered in drawings), in Saudi Arabia and in a small town in Virginia. For just over ten years, however, she has been a successful jewelry designer, with two stores in New York and Los Angeles. Since she considers jewels to be talismans, they may have brought her luck.

Anello con zircone naturale di 9,72 carati e diamanti
Anello con zircone naturale di 9,72 carati e diamanti
In any case, she is appreciated for several reasons. First of all for the ability to blend design, architecture and some echoes of indigenous craftsmanship. The second reason is that she has focused more on rings, reinventing the classic jewel destined to seal the engagement. Anna Sheffield has also created a Maison that is particularly attentive to the environment: she uses recycled gold which, she says, is not lacking and therefore it is not necessary to extract it. And she chooses carefully selected diamonds, with certified origin and sustainable extraction. Finally, she founded the Future Heritage Fund, in collaboration with the New Mexico Community Foundation, which grants funds to a number of non-profit cultural, environmental and educational organizations in New Mexico: at least 20% of Future Heritage sales are destined for this collection.

Anello per cerimonie in oro e diamanti di vario taglio
Anello per cerimoniale in oro e diamanti di vario taglio
Anna Sheffield
Anna Sheffield
Anello con diamante nero taglio smeraldo, diamanti neri e bianchi taglio trillion su oro 14 carati riciclato
Anello con diamante nero taglio smeraldo, diamanti neri e bianchi taglio trillion su oro 14 carati riciclato
Orecchini in oro 14 carati con sunstone
Orecchini in oro 14 carati con sunstone
Orecchino Petit Serpent Talisman in oro 14 carati
Orecchino Petit Serpent Talisman in oro 14 carati
Tre tiare in oro 14 carati e diamanti
Tre tiare in oro 14 carati e diamanti

Orecchini Concho in oro 18 carati, turchesi e diamanti
Orecchini Concho in oro 18 carati, turchesi e diamanti







Marija Iva want conquering New York City

A new brand is born in New York, a city that is an inexhaustible factory of talent and adventure, protagonists of many films. This time the protagonist of the American dream is Marija Iva Djordjevic, Serbian jewelry designer, based in Tribeca and the Hamptons. Her jewelery brand, Marija Iva, is also presented online, with the website MarijaIva.com. The designer has already completed several collections: Dana, Eden, Éternel, Hmptons and Divine, including religious symbols, gold and precious and semi-precious stones, such as turquoise. Pendants, bracelets and earrings with snakes, stars and crosses are interpreted in a minimalist version.

Anelli della collezione Hampton in oro e zaffiri rosa indossati
Anelli della collezione Hampton in oro e zaffiri rosa indossati

Marija Iva Djordjevic studied art in Belgrade and Paris. She spent a period in Geneva, where she worked for twelve years as a senior jewelry designer for Piaget. Strengthened by this experience and the desire for new possibilities, she moved to New York City.

We all strive to incorporate beauty and deeper meaning into our daily lives, and that is what I ultimately hope to achieve with Marija Iva jewelry. Design for modern women who appreciate nuanced, understated and timeless jewelery of the highest quality that can be worn with confidence every single day.
Marija Iva Djordjevic

Marija Iva Djordjevic
Marija Iva Djordjevic

The designer designs each piece herself, starting with a pencil sketch on paper in her sketchbook to refine her ideas, before completing a scale rendering of the piece using the gouache technique. An expert over-the-counter jeweler herself, she works closely with French jewelery partners to handcraft each piece.
Gioielli in oro della collezione Eden indossati
Gioielli in oro della collezione Eden indossati

Collane e orecchini della collezione Etoile, in oro bianco e diamanti
Collane e orecchini della collezione Etoile, in oro bianco e diamanti
Collana della linea Divine Precieuse in oro, tormaline blu e verdi, diamanti
Collana della linea Divine Precieuse in oro, tormaline blu e verdi, diamanti
Collana della linea Divine Precieuse in oro, tormaline rosa e diamanti
Collana della linea Divine Precieuse in oro, tormaline rosa e diamanti
Bracciali, anello e orecchini indossati della collezione Eden
Bracciali, anello e orecchini indossati della collezione Eden

Peter Schmid, fantasy out standard




The artistic jewels of Peter Schmid and his Atelier Zobel ♦ ︎
He was ranked second to the Agta Spectrum Awards, the American Gem Trade association in the Men’s Wear category. But Peter Schmid, German designer-artist in Kostanz, Germany, actually works outside of usual categories. It’s hard to set in a category his way: he follows a unique road with its Zobel Atelier.
Growed in the rural area of ​​Ostrach, it was immediately attracted to design, art, travel, and culture around the world. His training was characterized by different interests: he studied watches, jewelry, and dealt with the Japanese urushi technique of lacker. Thanks to a scholarship he attended a course at Escuela Masana in Barcelona.

Orecchini in oro 22 e 18 carati, tormalina, rubellite, 70 diamanti
Orecchini in oro 22 e 18 carati, tormalina, rubellite, 70 diamanti

But it is in jewelery, with its unique pieces, which gains his fame. Part of the stones that seem to be particularly interesting to build around the jewel, which is a sort of painter’s palette on which he expresses his imagination. Jewelery is, in fact, small collections made almost always with a meticulous and imaginative workmanship.

Anello in oro 24, 22 e 18 carati, tormalina rosa, diamante blu
Anello in oro 24, 22 e 18 carati, tormalina rosa, diamante blu
Anello in oro giallo, tormalina paraiba, diamanti
Anello in oro giallo, tormalina paraiba, diamanti
Orecchini in oro, acquamarina, diamanti
Orecchini in oro, acquamarina, diamanti
Bracciale in argento ossidato, oro 14 carati, diamanti
Bracciale in argento ossidato, oro 14 carati, diamanti
Anello in argento ossidato, pietra luna blu, diamanti
Anello in argento ossidato, pietra luna blu, diamanti

Spilla in oro 24, 22 e 18 carati, argento, rubellite
Spilla in oro 24, 22 e 18 carati, argento, rubellite







A diamond rivière necklace stands out at auction with Il Ponte




The jewels of the pre-Christmas auction organized by the Il Ponte auction house in Milan appeared particularly brilliant for those who concluded the purchase. Starting from the top lot, a rivière necklace in white gold and diamonds for 45.50 carats, which sold for 118,750 euros. Overall, the auction totaled 3 million euros, a figure which corresponds to 107% of the maximum estimates, for 86% of lots sold. In addition to the diamond necklace, the Villa brooch for 25.50 carats (112,500 euros) and an Art Nouveau ring with a navette diamond of 9.15 carats (106,250) achieved good success.

Collier rivière in oro bianco e diamanti per  45,50 carati,
Collier rivière in oro bianco e diamanti per 45,50 carati. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste

Other auction results include a solitaire diamond ring weighing 8.128 carats (62,500) and a fancy intense yellow diamond weighing 8.73 carats (56,250), a platinum ring with a solitaire diamond weighing 8.091 carats (50,000) , a white gold bracelet with three rows of graduated round diamonds totaling 30 carats (35,000) and a white gold ring with an octagonal emerald weighing 3.15 carats (21,250).
Anello in platino con diamante navette di ct. 9,15, piccoli diamanti a mezza rosetta sul gambo, g 5,87 circa misura 16/56. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste
Anello in platino con diamante navette di ct. 9,15, piccoli diamanti a mezza rosetta sul gambo, g 5,87 circa misura 16/56. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste

Many jewels of established Maisons at auction, such as Pomellato, Buccellati, Vhernier, Gucci, Micheletto and Bulgari. The latter saw the yellow gold groumette link necklace sold for 27,500 euros and a tubogas choker (27,500). By Van Cleef & Arpels the earrings in white gold, with diamonds and natural pearls (30,000).
Anello in oro bianco con diamante a cuscino fancy intense yellow di ct. 8,73 e due diamanti triangolari laterali per complessivi ct. 2,80 circa, g 8,60 circa misura 9/49. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste
Anello in oro bianco con diamante a cuscino fancy intense yellow di ct. 8,73 e due diamanti triangolari
laterali per complessivi ct. 2,80 circa, g 8,60 circa misura 9/49. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste

Van Cleef & Arpels, orecchini in oro bianco, diamanti rotondi e a baguette per 1,80 carati con perle naturali d'acqua salata. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste
Van Cleef & Arpels, orecchini in oro bianco, diamanti rotondi e a baguette per 1,80 carati con perle naturali d’acqua salata. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste
Anello in oro bianco con smeraldo ottagonale di 3,15 carati circa e diamanti. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste
Anello in oro bianco con smeraldo ottagonale di 3,15 carati circa e diamanti. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste
Bulgari Collana in oro giallo a maglia groumette con due festoni frontali rifiniti con tormaline, quarzi, acquamarine e peridoti. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste
Bulgari Collana in oro giallo a maglia groumette con due festoni frontali rifiniti con tormaline, quarzi, acquamarine e peridoti. Courtesy Il Ponte Casa d’Aste







Halloween jewels

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Like every year (except 2020, perhaps) Halloween is an opportunity to party. A dark party, of course, which therefore requires suitable clothing. But not only that: even the jewelry department of each woman adapts to the general context. Here, then, are high-class jewels, or with a price that suits anyone, to celebrate the day of darkness.

Bracciale ragno della Animalier Collection di Roberto Coin, in oro bianco, diamanti bianchi e neri, rubini
Bracciale ragno della Animalier Collection di Roberto Coin, in oro bianco, diamanti bianchi e neri, rubini

By the way, maybe not everyone knows that the word Halloween is the contraction of All Hallows’ Evening, but it also has other names such as Allhalloween, All Hallows’ Eve, or All Saints’ Eve. The celebration was born in the countries of Christian worship on October 31, the eve of the feast of All Saints. In fact, the festival was dedicated to the memory of the dead, including saints and martyrs. Although, according to many, the festival is a legacy of ancient Celtic festivals, in particular the Gaelic festival of Samhain, which marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. Today, however, for many Halloween has lost its original meaning and is above all a good reason to party.

Anello Skull in oro, con zaffiri e diamanti
Anello Skull in oro, con zaffiri e diamanti by Polly Wales
Orecchini in argento di Amen
Orecchini in argento di Amen
Pandora, charm in argento con smalto viola
Pandora, charm in argento con smalto viola
Gemelli Skull in oro bianco, diamanti
Gemelli Skull in oro bianco, diamanti di Deakin & Francis
Anello in oro bianco, e diamanti neri
Anello in oro bianco, e diamanti neri di Vhernier
Anello teschio, onice lavorato in Germania, diamanti, tsavorite, oro giallo
Anello teschio, onice lavorato in Germania, diamanti, tsavorite, oro giallo by Wendy Brandes

Anello in oro giallo e diamanti neri
Anello in oro giallo e diamanti neri di Ara Vartanian







Butterflies by Chopard for Mariah Carey




In 1997 Mariah Carey made her debut with the album entitled Butterfly. A quarter of a century later, in 2022, the butterfly turned into a Chopard jewel. The Maison presented two lines: Happy Butterfly of high jewelery and the Happy Butterfly x Mariah Carey Collection, designed with the accompaniment of the American singer. Obviously the jewels have the silhouette of the butterfly. Winged moths, in fact, are one of the topos of jewelry. But they don’t go out of fashion for this: a jewel in the shape of a butterfly always offers an image of lightness and joy.

Mariah Carey per Chopard
Mariah Carey per Chopard

The collection is also due to the relationship between Mariah Carey and Caroline Scheufele, co-president and artistic director of Chopard: the singer performed for the Swiss Maison at the Cannes 2019 Festival, when traditionally the brand presents the Red Carpet Collection of high jewelry. The Happy Butterfly collection includes three pieces of high jewelery with pavé diamonds: a pair of earrings, a necklace and a ring, all set in ethical and Fairmined certified 18K white gold, in addition to the Happy Butterfly x Mariah Carey Line, which is a line of fine jewelry in 18-karat gold, diamonds and carnelian.

Bracciale in oro bianco e diamanti
Bracciale in oro bianco e diamanti
Bracciale in oro rosa e diamanti della linea Happy Butterfly x Mariah Carey
Bracciale in oro rosa e diamanti della linea Happy Butterfly x Mariah Carey
Orecchini in oro rosa e diamanti della linea Happy Butterfly x Mariah Carey
Orecchini in oro rosa e diamanti della linea Happy Butterfly x Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey con l'anello di alta gioielleria in oro bianco e diamanti. Photo: Koto Bolofo
Mariah Carey con l’anello di alta gioielleria in oro bianco e diamanti. Photo: Koto Bolofo
Collana in oro rosa e diamanti di Chopard
Collana in oro rosa e diamanti di Chopard

Anello in oro bianco e diamanti
Anello in oro bianco e diamanti







The jewels of the Venice Film Festival




The jewels, together with clothes with less and less fabric, are also for 2022 the protagonists of the Venice festival. The Venice International Film Festival, number 79 in history, is one of the world events that offers greater visibility. It is therefore logical that the actresses try to show their best, helped by the great jewelery houses that lend their jewels to sparkle on the red carpet. The photographers present therefore have the function of focusing on the images that will travel around the world. Here are some of the jewels seen on the Lido, the island of Venice that hosts the screenings of the competing films.

Dorra Zarrouk con gioielli Messika
Dorra Zarrouk con gioielli Messika

Tunisian actress Dorra Zarrouk participated wearing Messika high jewelery. The Parisian Maison supplied a diamond necklace and a pendant ring. Also by Messika are the jewels of the American actress Camilla Mendes, with Pear Appeal earrings and the Diamond Magnet 2 ring, from the Magnetic Attraction High Jewelry collection. The Belgian model Rose Bertram chose, instead, Wild Moon High Jewelry earrings and ring and the double Miss Milla ring. DI Messika also the asymmetrical High Jewelry Illusionnistes earrings, from the Voltige High Jewelry collection for the Italian actress Matilde Gioli. The French brand was among the most representative., He also convinced the Italian actress Anna Foglietta, with High Jewelry Kashmir earrings, mixed with the Desert Bloom ring, as well as the British actress Charithra Chandran, with the Solena Maya earrings from the collection High Jewelry by Messika.

Anna Foglietta con orecchini Messika
Anna Foglietta con orecchini Messika

But it’s not just high jewelery that shines: two Italian actresses Aurora Ruffino and Valeria Angione wore Pandora jewelry from the Timeless and Signature collections. And while Federica Panicucci, Italian TV presenter, chose Damiani’s Emozioni collection, entertainer Camilla Boniardi opted for the set of Salvini’s Magia collection.

Nilufar Addati sul red carpet della Mostra del Cinema di Venezia indossa orecchini e anello in oro bianco e diamanti della Diva Collection di Leo Pizzo
Nilufar Addati sul red carpet della Mostra del Cinema di Venezia indossa orecchini e anello in oro bianco e diamanti della Diva Collection di Leo Pizzo

High jewelry, on the other hand, with another Italian brand, Leo Pizzo. They wore the jewels of the Maison of Valenza Nilufar Addati, with earrings and ring in white gold and diamonds from the Diva Collection, and Ludovica Pagani, with a set of rings, earrings, necklace, bracelets in white gold and diamonds from the Flora Collection.

Always top of the range with Pasquale Bruni: the Italian actress Aurora Giovinazzo and Filipino model Kelsey Merit chose the jewels designed by Eugenia Bruni. And always by Pasquale Bruni are the jewels worn by Cristiano Ronaldo’s partner, Georgina Rodriguez, the Italian singer Nina Zilli and the fashion guru Anna Dello Russo.

Aurora Giovinazzo con collana di diamanti by Pasquale Bruni
Aurora Giovinazzo con collana di diamanti by Pasquale Bruni
Georgina Rodriguez con girocollo di Pasquale Bruni
Georgina Rodriguez con girocollo di Pasquale Bruni
Ludovica Pagani sul red carpet della Mostra del Cinema di Venezia indossa la parure di anelli, orecchini, collana, bracciali in oro bianco e diamanti della Flora Collection di Leo Pizzo
Ludovica Pagani sul red carpet della Mostra del Cinema di Venezia indossa la parure di anelli, orecchini, collana, bracciali in oro bianco e diamanti della Flora Collection di Leo Pizzo
Kesley Merrit con gioielli di Pasquale Bruni
Kesley Merrit con gioielli di Pasquale Bruni

Charithra Chandran in Messika
Charithra Chandran in Messika

Greta Ferro con i gioielli Messika
Greta Ferro con i gioielli Messika

Camilla Boniardi con gioielli Salvini
Camilla Boniardi con gioielli Salvini
Aurora Ruffino con gioielli Pandora
Aurora Ruffino con gioielli Pandora






Daring Sarkisyan




The irresistible career in the jewelry store of Arman Sarkisyan ♦

If you have a few thousand dollars (or euro, does the same) and you want break free of desire to wear an exclusive jewel, you can consider the production of Arman Sarkisyan. It is one of the most popular designers of the moment, and perhaps not by chance: his creativity is the result of the Armenian blood flowing in his veins. Apparently, he tells that even his father, a jeweler with 53 years of profession, he looked at him with surprise when Arman has taken the first steps in the jewelry. His father taught him the secrets of the trade, and Arman did the rest. With some aspect to emphasize: for example, Arman uses gold to 22 carats, particularly softer than normally used in jewelry.

Anello in oro 22 carati, argento ossidato, diamanti e smeraldo
Anello in oro 22 carati, argento ossidato, diamanti e smeraldo
He loves to work also with oxidized silver, unconventional precious gemstone, daring combinations, innovative compositions. His unique pieces are rare and disputed by his fans. The history of the brand that bears his name began in 2004, and has since racked up an impressive number of prizes reserved for designers. He lives and works in Los Angeles and, as he specifies, “in a house full of artists and thinkers.”

Orecchini in oro 22 carati e argento ossidato con opale e diamanti
Orecchini in oro 22 carati e argento ossidato con opale e diamanti
Orecchini in oro e argento ossidato con acquamarina e diamanti
Orecchini in oro e argento ossidato con acquamarina e diamanti
Orecchini in oro e argento ossidato con crisoprasio e diamanti
Orecchini in oro e argento ossidato con crisoprasio e diamanti
Orecchini in oro con opale e zaffiri
Orecchini in oro con opale e zaffiri
Medaglione ovale martellato con dettaglio starburst di smeraldi e diamanti in oro 22k e argento ossidato
Medaglione ovale martellato con dettaglio starburst di smeraldi e diamanti in oro 22k e argento ossidato

Anello Peace on Earth con diamanti, lapis, zaffiro
Anello Peace on Earth con diamanti, lapis, zaffiro







From New York to Tokyo with Milamore

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Milamore was founded in 2019 by the CEO and creative director George Root. The brand, Milamore, is a tribute to Root’s grandmother, Milagros, word which in Spanish means miracle. But for the family members was called Mila. The abbreviation, combined with the Italian word for love, amore, has turned into Milamore. But the curious aspect is another: the jewels are designed in New York, but handmade in Japan.

Anello in oro 18 carati con diamanti kintsugi
Anello in oro 18 carati con diamanti Kintsugi

There is one reason: George Root was born in the Philippines, but grew up in Japan and moved to New York only in 2014. Since then he has decided to become a bridge in the luxury sector between East and West. Before becoming the creative director of Milamore, he worked for publishing in the fashion sector, and published a book on globalization in the Japanese market. In short, a man with multiple interests. Finally, Root took on the role of CEO and creative director of Milamore. The brand creates high quality jewelry, without compromising. Prices range from $ 600 to $ 13,000, again in 18-karat gold and precious stones.

Bracciale Gratitìude in oro giallo 18 carati e diamanti
Bracciale Gratitìude in oro giallo 18 carati e diamanti
Orecchini Kintsugi in oro 18 carati e diamanti
Orecchini Kintsugi in oro 18 carati e diamanti
Anello Kintsugi Victoria in oro 18 carati e diamanti
Anello Kintsugi Victoria in oro 18 carati e diamanti
Orecchini in oro giallo e diamanti
Orecchini in oro giallo e diamanti

Orecchino singolo Hanabi in oro giallo e diamanti
Orecchino singolo Hanabi in oro giallo e diamanti

George Root
George Root






How to combine jewelry with skin color




How to combine jewelry with the color of your skin. Here are the stones and the type of metal to choose ♦ ︎
You burn yourself in the first ray of sunshine. Or at the sea in two weeks you become chocolate brown. Or, again, you have a skin that does not stand out in the dark. Different colors, opposite shades: which jewelry to match the color of the leather? Or, better, what are the gems and shades of gold that are best with your skin?
To identify stones and metals that enhance the tone of your skin, you must start with a simple operation: identify exactly what is the nuance of your body and, in particular, of your face. Obviously you probably know it already. But further examination can be useful.

Hyderabadfascia
Étourdissant Cartier, fascia Hyderabad in platino con uno smeraldo della Colombia taglio ottagonale di 18.23 carati inciso e zaffiri e smeraldi intagliati, rubini a forma di gocce, rubini, smeraldi e zaffiri a forma di perle, onice, diamanti a forma triangolare e taglio brillante. Può essere indossato anche come bracciale o collana

The color of the veins. For example, if the veins seen under the skin on the wrist or neck are blue or light blue, the skin is almost certainly white or pink, very clear. It is easy in this case to be a skin that easily reddens in the sun. If, instead, the vein color tends to be dark, with a greener shade, the skin will be less clear and will tan more easily. Of course, the skin can be even darker, with infinite nuances: it is good, however, to compare the colors to understand well what is your own tonality.

Il bracciale Mica indossato da Kirsten Owen e-Aak-Deng, La foto è di Intel, scattata da Collier Schorr
Il bracciale Mica indossato da Kirsten Owen e-Aak-Deng, La foto è di Intel, scattata da Collier Schorr

Match the colors. Ok, each person has their own tastes and every choice isn’t debatable, but there are gems with colors that seem to stand out better on a specific skin rather than on another.

Anello in oro rosa con calcedonio della Namibia
Anello in oro rosa con calcedonio della Namibia

Light skin. For example, lighter skin seems to benefit from bold colors like red rubies or spinels, garnets, tourmalines, deep blue tanzanites, blue sapphires, blue topaz, or purple amethysts. On the contrary, a white or very light skin goes well with an equally light metal, such as white gold, silver or a pale yellow gold. In addition to the stones it must mention the pearls: the white ones are fine.

Alessio Boschi, anello Ponte di Rialto indossato
Alessio Boschi, anello Ponte di Rialto indossato

Dark skins. Warm colors, such as those of sapphires or yellow topazes, citrine, orange garnets, and green, jade or peridot emeralds are suitable for darker skin. The skin of Latin or dark shades will also be enhanced by metals such as yellow gold or copper. Thaiti pearls are particularly recommended for dark skin.
And the diamonds? We did not mention the most desired gemstones, the diamonds. And there’s a reason: they go well with any skin. Matilde de Bounvilles

Emily Ratajkowski
La modella Emily Ratajkowski con gioielli Jacquie Aiche

E i diamanti? Non abbiamo citato le pietre preziose più desiderate, i diamanti. E un motivo c’è: vanno bene con qualsiasi pelle. Matilde de Bounvilles

La modella e attrice Tina Kunakey ha indossato gioielli in platino e diamanti Tiffany & Co.
La modella e attrice Tina Kunakey con gioielli in platino e diamanti Tiffany & Co.
Collana di perle modellabile
Stella McCartney, collana di perle modellabile
Ravi Lunia, direttore di Faidee, con la modella russa Ulyana Sergeenko
Ravi Lunia, direttore di Faidee, con la modella russa Ulyana Sergeenko
Collana di Bulgari indossata da Naomi Watts
Collana di Bulgari indossata da Naomi Watts
Collana in corallo e oro indossata
Caterina Murino, collana in corallo e oro indossata

Anello della collezione Arlecchino indossato
Bizzotto, anello della collezione Arlecchino indossato







The jewels by Ti Sento Milano

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Ti Sento Milano is a brand with an Italian name, but owned by the Dutch group Ibb. Now the brand presents the new spring / summer 2022 collections. It is always silver jewelry, which is the Maison’s specialty. In some models the jewels use pavé stones, rose gold plating, combinations of white stones and mother of pearl, for a combination of warm and cold shades, but also with platings that simulate a semi-precious stone such as malachite.

Anello in argento placcato, malachite e turchese
Anello in argento placcato, malachite e turchese

The brand’s jewels are all produced in 925 sterling silver and rhodium-plated to increase their shine. Rhodium plating is also an additional protection against abrasion and natural oxidation. Sometimes, for some pieces of the collection, a yellow or rose gold plating is used, while single stones and pavé are cubic zirconia, or hard stones like turquoise. The shapes are traditional and the prices in the category average: from around 50 to 250 euros for the most precious pieces.

 

Anello in argento con intarsio di turchese
Anello in argento con intarsio di turchese

Pendente in argento placcato oro e madreperla
Pendente in argento placcato oro e madreperla
Orecchini in argento placcato con perle e corallo rosso e rosa
Orecchini in argento placcato con perle e corallo rosso e rosa
Anello in argento con intarsio di agata bianca
Anello in argento con intarsio di agata bianca
Anello in argento con turchese intagliato
Anello in argento con turchese intagliato

Anello in argento placcato con madreperla
Anello in argento placcato con madreperla







The jewelers that close in Russia




The real drama is that of human lives lost in vain, of overwhelmed lives, of lives that will never be the same. But the war in Ukraine also causes a smaller, much smaller, but not irrelevant, drama related to jobs, in the West and in Russia, which will be lost to a stupid aggression. Both Russians and Westerners are dealing with the inevitable sanctions announced in time, before the invasion, which will have an impact on the accounts of companies, for example those of jewelry, as well as on the people who work there. The collapse of the ruble and the blocking of the credit card service, in fact, led many jewelry companies to suspend their business. Maybe they will close completely or reopen, if it all ends, but who knows when.

Boutique De Beers a Mosca
Boutique De Beers a Mosca

At the time of writing this short article, the last Western brand to close the boutique in Moscow was Swarovski, while Tiffany was among the first to lower the shutter, along with Vuitton. Others have already done so, others will follow. The list of Western Maisons that have opened a boutique in Moscow, St. Petersburg or other Russian cities is long. In Moscow, for example, they have a boutique Chopard, Van Cleef & Arpels, Akillis, Piaget, De Beers, H. Stern, Stephen Webster, Carrera y Carrera, Mauboussin, Mont-Blanc, Dior, Chaumet, Pandora, Frey Wille, Cartier , Trollbeads, Vuitton, Thomas Sabo, Bulgari, Pomellato, Adamas, Damiani, Buccellati. Other brands, such as Pasquale Bruni or Alcozer, are distributed in non-owned jewelers, or in airport duty free shops.
Boutique Damiani a Mosca
Boutique Damiani a Mosca

According to an analysis concerning Italian jewelery conducted by ICE (the state body for exports) in general, the Russian buyer is oriented towards medium or medium-high level jewelery. Also according to the analysis, the daily use of rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces, especially in the capital and large cities, is now seen as a form of accessory to one’s image, not necessarily combined with luxury clothing or for events special. The favorite items of Russian women are rings, chains and earrings; men prefer chains and bracelets, while brooches and necklaces are bought by a minority of the female population, while typically male jewelry such as cufflinks and tie pins are in low demand. In recent years, however, silver jewelery has been more successful than gold, due to the unfavorable ruble-euro exchange rate. Italy (2019 data) exports about 77 million jewels to Russia, about 22 million France, the United States 21 million and the United Kingdom 23 million. However, the one who exports the most to Russia is China with over 88 million.
Boutique Tiffany a Mosca
Boutique Tiffany a Mosca

Boutique Cartier a Mosca
Boutique Cartier a Mosca







The precious wood of Nalj




From the Venice Lagoon, or from Africa, Indonesia … in the name of nature. Annalisa Mirizzi and Mimmo Demattia are the two jewelry designers of Nalj, a small Apulian brand based in Polignano a Mare, a town that stands on a rocky spur and is a tourist destination. The two designers have chosen to use different types of wood to make their jewels. Earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings are therefore composed of kauri, millennial New Zealand wood, or American walnut, Lebanese cedar, olive, oak, ebony, wenge, accando semiprecious and semiprecious stones, 925 silver and gold. But not only. Another idea of ​​Nalj, in fact, is to use the wood of the Venetian briccole,

Anello realizzato con il legno di una briccola
Anello realizzato con il legno di una briccola

The briccole of Venice are those oak poles planted in the middle of the water to facilitate the direction of the boats that ply the lagoon. The briccole last for decades, but periodically (after about five to ten years) they must be replaced. The jewels of the Nalj line, therefore, reuse this wood tempered by the wind of the Venetian lagoon to make their own jewels. Years ago, for example, with this wood Nalj presented a collection in combination with the luxury motorboat brand Riva.
Anello con legno kauri
Anello con legno kauri

Anello in legno e argento
Anello in legno e argento
Anello in legno e argento by Nalj
Anello in legno e argento by Nalj
Anello in legno e cubic zirconia
Anello in legno e cubic zirconia
Collana con legno e argento dorato
Collana con legno e argento dorato

Collana by Nalj
Collana by Nalj

Gondole e briccole a Venezia
Gondole e briccole a Venezia







Homi Fashion & Jewels moved to mid-March

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After Vicenzaoro, the covid is also postponing the Homi Fashion & Jewels Exhibition, an event dedicated to fashion jewelery and accessories. The event was scheduled from 18 to 21 February. Instead, it was repositioned from 11 to 14 March, again within the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition center. It will therefore be in partial coexistence with Micam, the International Footwear Exhibition, scheduled for March 13 to 15 together with The One Mmilano, Salone dell’Haut-à-Porter. The hope is that the decline in infections will make the atmosphere more serene and, above all, favor a greater influx of visitors.

Esposizione di gioielli a Homi Fashion&Jewels
Esposizione di gioielli a Homi Fashion&Jewels

“Aware that physical fairs are essential for the business of companies in the fashion sector, the organizers have once again united in the decision to reposition, keeping faith with the claim #BetterTogether but above all after having listened to the needs of the market”, is the message of the organizers. Which coincides with that of the operators.

Una passata edizione di Homi
Una passata edizione di Homi







The jewels of the tsars




It was found a rare catalog that contains 406 pictures of jewels and gems belonged to the czar of Russia.

For nearly a century, thery a mystery. But now on the jewelry that belonged to Tsar it opens a new chapter. It was indeed found one of the few surviving examples (about 20) of a vintage catalog Bolshevik, an inventory of 406 jewelery seized by the revolutionaries to the Russian royal family. The catalog dates back to 1925 and is now also available online, as other 200 other rare and historically significant books on gems and jewelry, on archive.org site. The photographs are of course in black and white, but the volume is interesting because it shows, in addition to the crown jewels are exhibited in Russian museums, including pieces have disappeared.

At this link you will find the official document.

La corona imperiale
La corona imperiale

According to Dona Dirlam, director of the Gia library, which has retrieved the rare book, in 1925-1926, the Bolshevik government has published this catalog with the idea that the Romanov jewels would never have been sold.

The jewels presented in catalog are all belonged to the czars, beginning with the reign of Peter the Great, in 1689, until the end, with the last Emperor Nicholas II, who was killed in 1917. Among the 406 treasures there are the Imperial set with the Scepter which 189 carat diamond, the imperial globe, with a sapphire of 200 carats, the Great Imperial crown, and the bridal wreath. Federico Graglia

Collana con diamanti e pietre preziose
Collana con diamanti e pietre preziose
Set con collana, bracciale e orecchini
Set con collana, bracciale e orecchini
Collana con diamanti e pietre
Collana con diamanti e pietre
La copertina del catalogo
La copertina del catalogo
Diadema principesco
Diadema principesco
Set di spille
Set di spille
Copricapo con perle e diamanti
Copricapo con perle e diamanti
Spilla appartenuta agli zar
Spilla appartenuta agli zar
I gioielli della corona dei Romanov
I gioielli della corona dei Romanov

Lo zar Nicola II e famiglia
Lo zar Nicola II e famiglia







The restart of Anzie Jewelry




The threads of life are difficult to decipher. And, sometimes, they surprise. For example, a new story of a completely different kind can arise from a tragic event. This is the case of Anzie Jewelry, founded by a Canadian woman, Anzie Stein. Before becoming involved in jewelry, Anzie was an established artist and created paintings and engravings. Her husband Barry, however, was diagnosed with cancer. From that experience came the idea of ​​creating a line of jewelry to help raise funds for those affected by the disease. This was in 1999.

Pendente con diamanti e zaffiri multicolori
Pendente con diamanti e zaffiri multicolori

The business then continued successfully in Montreal and today the designer is joined by her two daughters, Jaclyn and Joanna. The jewels are simple and cheerful, to be worn every day, in the classic style of everyday luxury. Anzie Jewelry’s style is defined as eclectic, reflecting the spirit of Montreal and the classic French woman who is effortlessly chic. The jewels are small in size, which makes it possible to wear several at the same time. The jewels are in 14 or 18 carat gold, or in silver, with diamonds, multicolored sapphires or semi-precious stones such as turquoise or moonstone.
Orecchini in oro 14 carati con diamanti
Orecchini in oro 14 carati con diamanti

Catena in argento con pendente
Catena in argento con pendente
Pendente in oro con turchese
Pendente in oro con turchese

Orecchini in oro 14 carati con pietra luna e diamanti
Orecchini in oro 14 carati con pietra luna e diamanti

Orecchini in oro 14 carati e diamanti
Orecchini in oro 14 carati e diamanti







The abstract art of Swati Dhanak

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The jewels inspired by the abstract art of Swati Dhanak, a designer of Indian origin who lives and works in New York ♦ ︎

Her grandfather, an Indian jeweler, moved to Dubai in the 1950s, at the beginning of the economic boom that transformed the city. Swati Dhanak was born in the city of the Emirates, and since she was a child she has attended the family jewelry workshop. But the jewelry store in Dubai was not enough for the designer, who moved to New York. At the same time, however, direct experience with jewelery work was fundamental to her choices.

Anello Orbit con diamanti a taglio diverso
Anello Orbit con diamanti a taglio diverso

In the American city, Swati Dhanak studied at the university, but she also worked for Armani and Chanel. Between East and West, with a solid history behind her and the influence of the family, the designer created her own brand, with a style that however has nothing that can remember the oriental style. Indeed, earrings and rings in 18K white or yellow gold and diamonds are inspired by abstract art, with unusual compositions of geometric and asymmetrical elements. Certainly they are jewels with a strong personality and a good creative dose, perhaps even the grandfather would have approved.

Anello Orbit con diamanti a taglio diverso
Anello Orbit con diamanti a taglio diverso

Nella città americana Swati Dhanak, ha studiato all’università, ma ha anche lavorato per Armani e Chanel. Tra Oriente e Occidente, con una storia solida alle spalle e l’influsso di famiglia, alla fine la designer ha creato il proprio brand, con uno stile che però non ha nulla che possa ricordare lo stile orientale. Anzi, orecchini e anelli in oro bianco o giallo 18 carati e diamanti si ispirano casomai all’arte astratta, con inconsuete composizioni di elementi geometrici e asimmetrici. Di sicuro sono gioielli con una forte personalità e una buona dose creativa, forse anche il nonno avrebbe approvato.

Anello Column Crown in oro 18 carati e diamanti
Anello Column Crown in oro 18 carati e diamanti
Orecchini Duo Column Crown in oro 18 carati e diamanti
Orecchini Duo Column Crown in oro 18 carati e diamanti
Bracciale Column Crown in oro 18 carati e diamanti
Bracciale Column Crown in oro 18 carati e diamanti
Anello Duo Four in oro giallo con diamanti baguette e di taglio diverso
Anello Duo Four in oro giallo con diamanti baguette e di taglio diverso
Orecchini Duo Orbit in oro giallo e diamanti
Orecchini Duo Orbit in oro giallo e diamanti
Orecchini Emerald Column in oro giallo e diamanti
Orecchini Emerald Column in oro giallo e diamanti






Doris Hangartner, jewelry and chocolate

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The five senses, but above all the palate, which celebrates the combination of chocolate and jewels. It is the original and creative idea of ​​Doris Hangartner ♦ ︎

There are two things that make a woman happy: jewels and chocolate. Instead, there is only one woman who has decided to combine the two elements: Doris Hangartner. She has a very varied curriculum behind her: after graduating in Gemology at the Gemological Institute of America in Santa Monica (California), she worked for jewelry companies, in particular as a gemologist, but also dealt with antiques and vintage jewelry.

I cioccolatini abbinati alle gemme
I cioccolatini abbinati alle gemme

How she came up with the idea of ​​combining chocolate and jewelry is not known. But the marriage is part of a broader philosophy of the brand, which is based in Zurich, Switzerland (not surprisingly the homeland of chocolate). Doris Hangartner’s goal, in fact, is to identify a person’s personality in order to find affinity with a gem. In short, a jewelry that involves the five senses. For example, peridot inspires smooth flavor of matcha (finely ground powder of green tea leaves, with the same color as the bud) combined with notes of jasmine and cedar surround the toasted almond in a special praline. Or a shocking but delicious splash of vodka, absinthe, peppermint and lime are the components of another praline, filled with liquid alcohol and dedicated to Paraiba tourmaline, the house specialty. Gem chocolates are handmade by a traditional Maison in Zurich (they are excellent, we can assure you). In short, each chocolate represents a gem: the imperial topaz (chocolate, honey, incense, orange and elderflower), red spinel (nougat, hot pepper and szechuan pepper, star anise, sesame and fleur de sel).

Anello con tormalina Paraiba a goccia
Anello con tormalina Paraiba a goccia

But, perhaps to prevent someone from eating a peridot or sniffing a garnet, you decided to evolve the idea. For example, combining essences and scented candles with jewels, to satisfy the olfactory buds. Without forgetting hearing, with Gem Dance, Let’s Tango, a ballet inspired by red spinel and tango music, created with internationally renowned dancers and choreographers such as Oleksandr and Sergiy Kirichenko and the Stradivari Quartett. Ah, yes, there are also jewels: after this premise, it is easy to understand that stones have a prominent role. They are lively, strong stones with personality. Used in jewelry thanks to the good and nice creative director of the Maison, Karen McGlashan.

Anello con due pietre luna
Anello con due pietre luna
Orecchini con morganite e perle rosa
Orecchini con morganite e perle rosa
Dorsi Hangartner, orecchini con giada e tormalina
Doris Hangartner, orecchini con giada e tormalina
Anello con con tormalina e smeraldi
Anello con con tormalina e smeraldi
Anello zon zircone malese e ceramica
Anello zon zircone malese e ceramica
Anello con morganite
Anello con morganite
Anello con grande tormalina paraiba e zirconi naturali
Anello con grande tormalina paraiba e zirconi naturali
Orecchini con tormalina paraiba
Orecchini con tormalina paraiba
Orecchini con perle rosa e morganite
Orecchini con perle rosa e morganite

Collana con perle e morganite
Collana con perle e morganite







Simon Teakle’s stellar vintage jewels




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

Spilla con diamanti su conchiglia di Verdura
Spilla con diamanti su conchiglia di Verdura

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

Bracciale di Jean Mahie in oro giallo 22 carati
Bracciale di Jean Mahie in oro giallo 22 carati
Bracciale con nappe in oro 18 carati e turchesi
Bracciale con nappe in oro 18 carati e turchesi
Bracciale in oro 18 carati e turchese
Bracciale in oro 18 carati e turchese
Orecchini a cerchio in oro giallo 18 carati e diamanti di Cartier
Orecchini a cerchio in oro giallo 18 carati e diamanti di Cartier
Collana con cordoncino in oro tipo regata e diamanti
Collana con cordoncino in oro tipo regata e diamanti

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







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