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Diamonds and jewels up for auction with Bolaffi

Published on March 23, 2023

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About 500 lots with jewels from the nineteenth century to the present day and very diversified auction bases. This is what is included in the catalog of the spring auction of jewelery by Aste Bolaffi on March 28, scheduled in Milan, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel (via Andegari 9), while on March 29 it will be in live internet mode on the Aste Bolaffi. www.astebolaffi The sale is preceded by the exhibition open to the public from Friday 24 March until the day of the auction (Sunday excluded) at the Bolaffi headquarters (via Manzoni 7).

Spilla in corallo, diamanti e zaffiro blu di Cartier

The selection of diamonds includes the top lots of the sale, including an unmounted 9-carat diamond, F color, VVS2 clarity, accompanied by a Gia certificate (lot 298, starting price 260,000 euros) and a diamond necklace of 36 total carats of exceptional color and purity (lot 297, base 65,000 euros). Also in the catalog are Tiffany, Bulgari, Cartier and Pomellato jewels and an interesting collection by Orisa Torino from the 1940s to the 1960s.

Collana in oro giallo 18 carati di Pomellato

Girocollo con diamanti, zaffiri, rubini e smeraldi intagliati a forma di foglie

New sale of diamonds and jewels with Faraone Casa d’Aste

Published on November 4, 2022

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Spilla fine anni Sessanta in platino con diamanti navette, baguette e taglio brillante per 12,44 carati, firmata Faraone

The pre-Christmas auction of Faraone Casa d’Aste is back in Milan. The auction is scheduled for November 30 and includes the first two rounds dedicated to jewelery and watches, while in a third, in the afternoon, Luxury Good will be staged, such as Hermès and Chanel bags and accessories. In all, 310 lots will be beaten. In addition to the jewels in the catalog, highly respectable diamonds are also included. Among the great Maison there are Cartier, Rolex and Patek Philippe, but there are also jewels of luxury boutiques such as Sabbadini or the same Faraone, which offers a late sixties brooch in platinum with navette, baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds for 12.44 carat, complete with original case, a sapphire ring of almost 10 carats and a double strand choker of natural salt water pearls.

The top lot, however, could be made up of diamonds over 3 carats: a brilliant cut of 3.41 carats, one of 3.13 carats and two of 2.71 and 2.49 carats are proposed. Signed Sabbadini are instead a platinum ring with a cushion diamond of 8.45 carats, with two tapered diamonds (trapezoidal baguette) on the sides, a solitaire in white gold with a brilliant cut diamond of 3.12 carats and one of 3.45 carats.

Anello con zaffiro di quasi 10 carati e diamanti

Among the Cartier jewels there is a rigid open bracelet in yellow gold with chimera heads finished with pavé diamonds for 19.34 carats and a rigid contrarié necklace in steel and gold with the classic panther heads at the ends. Of particular note is a series of historical jewels, such as a 1920s-1930s ribbon bracelet in platinum and diamonds and a mid-19th century riviére choker with 62 cushion-cut diamonds for a total carat weight of approximately 34.55 carats.

Anello di Sabbadini in platino con diamante di 8,45 carati

Also up for auction is a Belle Epoque brooch in platinum with old-cut diamonds for a total weight of approximately 4.85 and an early 1930s brooch in platinum, round huit huit diamonds for a total of 12 carats, and a yellow gold bracelet, defined as “A refined example of archaeological goldsmithing from the second half of the 1800s”.

Collier di Cartier in acciaio e oro, con teste di pantera

For watch collectors, a new Rolex Daytona in steel Ref. 116500LN, two Patek Philippe: an Ellipse Ref. 4698 from the 1980s and a Tonneau from the years 1910/1915 stand out among the 39 on offer.

Collier in oro bianco e diamanti per 15 carati

Botta Gioielli between past and present

Published on November 2, 2022

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Botta Gioielli is a small but active jewelery shop in Milan. It was founded in 1960 in Milan by Giovanni Botta, but since 1998 it has been run by his son, Nicola Botta. The showroom is located in the city center, a stone’s throw from the Duomo. The jewels of the brand are distinguished by the registered trademark MI716 and, according to the description of Nicola Botta, have a modern style. They are handmade in Italy, produced in 18 carat gold with diamonds, aquamarines, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, tanzanites, pearls.

Anello in oro bianco, diamanti e smeraldo

The jeweler declares itself a lover of vintage jewelry and sells cufflinks or chain bracelets, cocktail rings and so on online at 1stdibs.com. But, at the same time, alongside vintage jewels, Botta offers collections with modern shapes, such as the sinuous Waves, launched a few years ago, which is inspired by the waves of the Sardinian sea, with diamonds, orange or blue sapphires, and tsavorites on white or rose gold. Or like the Air collection, with a teardrop-cut aquamarine, sapphires and diamonds.

Anello in oro bianco con acquamarina, zaffiri, diamanti

Collana in oro e pendente con rubini e diamanti

Collana della collezione Air in oro bianco, diamanti, zaffiri e acquamarina tagliata goccia

Orecchini waves in oro bianco, diamanti e tsavoriti — Orecchini Waves in oro bianco, diamanti e tsavoriti

Orecchini in oro rosa con peridoto, acquamarina, ametista, topazio rosa

Romano Diamonds, design in Milan

Published on September 28, 2022

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Anello Quinology con cinque diamanti taglio brillante

The jewels of Romano Diamonds, a Milanese company that continues the tradition of design ♦ ︎

It is not unusual for a gemstone merchant to skip the fence and try to take on the clothes of his customers. This was also the case for Marco Romano, founder of Real Diamond Invest, and Nicoletta Bonzano, an expert gemologist. Real Diamond Invest has been active for years in the international diamond trading market, between Tel Aviv, Mumbai and Antwerp. Therefore, the raw material is available: quality gems. Thus Romano Diamonds, which is based in front of Milan’s Castello Sforzesco, was born from the trading company.

The style of jewelry is quite varied. It includes the classic solitaire ring or light points to put on the neck, but also more modern shapes, with cluster or pavé diamonds, pink or white gold with often quite soft volumes. But not the Zip collection, which features baguette-cut or emerald-cut diamonds that are surprisingly aligned in a cross line. To reach a high quality standard, Romano Diamonds entrusts the realization of jewels to the goldsmiths of Valenza, a guarantee.

Collana della collezione Quinology con 5 diamanti taglio brillante

Orecchini della collezione Quinology con diamanti taglio brillante

Anello della collezione Moonlight in oro rosa e pavé di diamanti

Orecchini Karma con diamanti per 3,62 carati

Anello della collezione Brick in oro rosa e 10 diamanti baguette, 5 diamanti taglio smeraldo

Anello con 28 diamanti taglio radiant, 14 diamanti taglio smeraldo

A giant paper diamond for Tiffany

Published on June 6, 2022

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A giant diamond, but made of paper. In Milan, the capital of design for a week on the occasion of the Salone del Mobile and Fuorisalone, from 7 to 12 June you can also see the large paper diamond sculpture by Daniele Papuli, exhibited in front of the Tiffany & Co. store in Piazza Duomo. The work is inspired by The Tiffany Diamond, a large 128.54 carat fancy yellow diamond, which is one of the most spectacular colored gems in the world: it was bought by Charles Lewis Tiffany in 1878 and worn by only four women in history. : the socialite Mrs. Mary Whitehouse, Audrey Hepburn for the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, from Lady Gaga at the 2019 Academy Awards and from Beyoncé in 2021 in the About Love campaign with Jay-Z.

Of course, even if large, the scultography does not emanate the same sparkle as the original. Daniele Papuli, the author, defines himself as a sculptor. The predilection for paper was born during an international workshop in Berlin, where he learned how to turn a sheet into a sculpture. With the Uff design by Papuli brand, since 2012 he has been producing and signing his small-format paper objects also for international luxury brands such as Bergdorf Goodman in New York, Neiman Marcus in Texas, SKP in Beijing in Peking. And now for Tiffany, New York.

Beyoncé indossa The Tiffany Diamond e Jay-Z

Avant-garde jewelry for Design Week

Published on May 22, 2022

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The Design Week returns to Milan with the Salone del Mobile. And in the program, avant-garde jewels return to the Rossini Gallery, which hosts the Contemporary Jewelery exhibition. From 4 to 25 June in collaboration with the curators Marina Chiocchetta and Sonia Patrizia Catena, the gallery presents a selection of contemporary jewelry, unique and versatile pieces, multifaceted and heterogeneous, born from the research and creativity of Italian and foreign designers, goldsmiths and artists . They are jewels that are unlikely to be worn, but they are a testimony of the designers’ research. They are also made with materials such as paper, plastics, woods, clays. In short, to see more than to put on your finger.

The Filigree Connection, Spilla Horse chess piece, argento in filigrana

The jewels were made by Anna Borghi Unique creations, Atelier Effects by Turone Flavia, Ayra Jewels by Francesca Torricella, Giovanna Bittante, Ellence, Franca Franchi, Fusco Gioielli by Fabiana Fusco, Angela Gentile, Khàrm Design by Carmela Barbato, Lokta Art by Vasiliki Merianou, Francesca Luciani, Marcenaro Francesca, Mirella Mazzariol, Noushaz Mahini Design, Brunella Sola’s Goldsmith Workshop, Olympe & Demeter, Ornamenta Cinzia Scolari, Porcelainepoi …, Laura Sala, The Filigree Connection by Kevin Attard, Giulia Vignetti.

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Proposta di Porcellanaepoi... — Proposta di Porcellanaepoi…

Lokta Art di Vasiliki Merianou, Beauty Paper

Francesca Luciani, anelli Moon, microfusione argento

Angela Gentile, Energia Onda Soffio, bronzo brunito, miniscultura in cartapesta

Jewelry made in Vicenza for Cambi Casa d’Aste

Published on March 10, 2022

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Italian jewels at auction in Milan. This time it is Cambi Casa d’Aste to present a sale focused on Contemporary Jewelery. The beater’s hammer will drop on 195 lots on Thursday 24 March (the auction will take place at the Milan office, in via San Marco 22). The collection proposed in the catalog was created by a historic brand of Italian jewelry (it is Chimento), born in the goldsmith district of Vicenza.

Girocollo Katherine, con diamanti per 58.10 carati, montatura in oro bianco

The top lots include the Katherine necklaces (minimum bid 29,300 euros), and Ingrid (minimum bid 42,800 euros). There is no shortage of unique pieces such as the large Marilyn necklace (111,200), or the Marlene tiara, in brilliant-cut diamonds set in white gold, as light and precious as the scrolls that define the design (9,600).

Gioielli proposti da Cambi Casa d'Aste — Gioielli proposti da Cambi Casa d’Aste

The public display of the lots is scheduled from Friday 18 to Monday 21 March 2022 in Milan, in via San Marco 22. The Department of Jewelery and Preciousness of Cambi Casa d’Aste in 2021 beat an important signed ring, centered by a emerald-cut diamond of about 12 carats, sold for 350,000 euros.

Girocollo Audrey, con diamanti per 42.64 carati, montatura in oro bianco

Collana Marilyn, con diamanti taglio brillante, goccia e princess per 95.9 carati su oro bianco

Homi Fashion & Jewels Exhibition is back with 376 brands

Published on March 1, 2022

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The bijoux fair in Milan is back with some new exhibitors. At Homi Fashion & Jewels Exhibition (11 to 14 March at fieramilano in Rho) there will be 376 brands from the world of bijoux and accessories: 37% from abroad, in particular from Greece, Spain, Turkey, France, India. Among the brands there will be Sharra Pagano, Aibijoux, Amle ‘Jewels, Bikkemberg Jewels, Yvone Christa New York.

The Italian export of products from the Fashion & Bijoux supply chain showed a significant recovery in 2021 (+ 11.5% in euro values), even if only partially, after the drop in 2020 (-14.7%), reaching around 3, 5 billion euros. The Italian exports of the bijoux sector, on the other hand, recorded a new all-time high point last year, equal to 1112 million euros (+ 14.2% compared to 2020). For the three-year period 2022-2025 we expect an average annual growth of Italian exports of products from the Fashion & Bijoux chain of + 8.4% in euro values. And for the three-year period 2022-2025, the Export Planning forecasts indicate an average annual growth of + 5% over 48 billion euros for the products of the Fashion & Bijoux supply chain. Except for repercussions of the war in Ukraine.

Homi also includes #Befree, a new edition of the #Be hashtag cycle of exhibitions, with the creations of over 150 established designers and brands, including Alessandra Calvani, D’Arc Studio Per. Bijouets Gaia Caramazza, Ida Callegaro, Joidart Per Aibijoux, Krimose by Cristiana Cavalli, Lebole Gioielli, Lorella Tamberi Canal, May Moma, Minrl, Oriunda Jewels, Ottaviani, Se.Ma.Vi.

Sharra Pagano, bracciale della collezione Moon Landing

Harry Winston in Milan in via Monte Napoleone

Published on December 22, 2021

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In Milan Harry Winston joined the many Maison of the jewelry in via Monte Napoleone, where luxury brands are concentrated. Harry Winston is a New York brand founded in 1932 and is famous for its diamonds: over time, it has acquired some of the most famous gems in the world, including Jonker, Hope, Winston Legacy and Winston Blue Diamonds. It has been part of the Swiss Swatch group since 2013. The Harry Winston store, unique in Italy, offers jewelry collections, including the largest diamonds and rarest precious stones, as well as watches.

The idea is to provide customers with an elegant environment that also offers the intimacy of a private home. The colors chosen are dove gray and dark gray, with lacquered furniture, touches of bronze and designer furniture, on marble floors and crystal chandeliers. The boutique also has galleries dedicated to wedding jewelry and other collections.

Collana con diamanti e smeraldi colombiani di Harry Winston

Orecchini della linea Flame di Harry Winston

Harry Winston, spilla-pendente con smeraldo e diamanti

The new jewelry by Natsuko

Published on November 27, 2021

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Japanese design, sculpture and Milanese avant-garde: it is the mix at the base of Natsuko Toyofuku ︎jewelry ♦

The simple and ingenious design of Japan inspired by a sculptor’s soul. Natsuko Toyofuku, known as Natsu, is a jewelry designer who lives and works in Milan, with a showroom workshop in one of the nightlife streets, Corso Como. Born in Japan, she has lived in Italy since she was a child. Her father, Tomomori Toyofuku, was a great sculptor active in the sixties and seventies, a bridge between the Japanese tradition and the western avant-garde. And the mother, Kazuko, was a painter.

With this imprinting, Natsuko has developed her creativity in jewelry. She use silver and bronze, with the addition of pearls, a classic element of Japanese jewelry, along with enamel, natural stones. But above all, her jewels are distinguished by their unusual shape, sculptor to wear and which does not go unnoticed. Crafted by craftsmen, Natsuko Toyofuku’s jewels turned out to be a shock in the eighties, when the designer started the business. Now, however, they are generally accepted and have won over a wider audience.

Art design walking to Milan

Published on November 17, 2021

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Special jewels, between art and ornament, for 14 designers: Sara Barbanti, Paula Castro, Laura Forte, Saimi Joutsi, Kaori Juzu, Merıstėma Lab, Valentina Romen, Agustina Ros, Karin Seufert, Yoko Takirai, Giulia Vecchiato, Laura Volpi, Angie Wu, Annachiara Zani. In Milan, the Esh Gallery organized Walking Treasures, a exhibition dedicated to contemporary jewelery. This is the sixth edition of the event. The jewels interpreted by the 14 authors are made with the most diverse materials: metal, glass, ceramic, with stones and natural elements. Glass and metal, for example, are used for the Suri & Ros collection, the result of the collaboration between Agustina Ros and Giulia Vecchiato, exhibited for the first time after a first online presentation at New York Jewelry Week 2020.

Each jewel is born from hand-finished metal plates on which blown glass is applied through a balanced game of contrasts between volumes. The unique feature of the collection is the multifunctionality: the brooches become pendants, the earrings become brooches and so on, with the result of having more jewels in one. Annarita Bianco (Merıstėma Lab), on the other hand, mixes traditional craftsmanship and technology, with jewels made from USB cables, worked with resins set on silver plates and laser engraved to simulate the appearance of modern fossils.

The opposite, in a sense, of the design inspired by the natural world of Annachiara Zani, a young recent graduate of the IED in Milan and nominated for the Klimt02 New Talent Award: she uses alabaster, a semitransparent stone. Against the light, her jewels reveal, behind their elliptical shape, the inscription Visible. The German artist Karin Seufert presents pendants constructed from small points of PVC, empty shapes that have the illusion of weight and recall architecture. The porcelain brooches, on the other hand, follow a continuous search for wearability obtained through the use of uncommon materials in the field of jewelry. Finally, Laura Forte’s gold and silver jewels are characterized by essential lines and shapes, combined with the minimalist style of Yoko Takirai.

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24 December: 11.00-14.00
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Mariani 1878, an encore a century and a half long

Published on September 26, 2021

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Anello con smeraldo di 6 carati, diamanti e smeraldi a cornice

In 2017 it won the Design Couture Awards in Las Vegas in the People’s choise category. And in 2021 Mariani 1878 did it again, this time in the Best in Gold category. The Maison based in Monza, a town a stone’s throw from Milan, is preparing to celebrate 150 years of a life full of awards, which testify to a goldsmith’s skill across the board. The previous prize, for example, was awarded thanks to Pon Pon, a three-dimensional drop pendant with 27 carats of very high quality diamonds. in the jewel each diamond was set individually and inserted in a sort of network that surrounds the central solitaire.

Mariani 1878, pendente con diamanti. Vincitore nella categoria Best in People's Choice — Mariani 1878, pendente Pon Pon con diamanti. Vincitore nella categoria Best in People’s Choice

A jewel, the one presented at the Couture, which seems to have also enticed Melania Trump, at the time first lady with domicile in the White House. On the other hand, Mariani jewels in the US have also convinced celebrities Sylvester Stallone and Denzel Washington, in the mood for gifts to their partners.

Four years later, however, it was been a pair of long earrings with a burnished gold and diamond link that convinced the jury. The Maison, as its name indicates, was founded in 1878 and is managed by the brothers Carlo and Federico Mariani, graduates in economics and masters in gemology, under the guidance of their father Giuseppe Mariani, direct descendant of the founder Camillo Mariani.

Anelli in oro, diamanti, zaffiri, smalto

Neli Gems, smeraldi and friends

Published on August 31, 2021

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Bracciale con diamanti e smeraldi colombiani

Especially large emeralds, but also other magnificent precious stones in the jewels by Neli Gems ♦ ︎

“Milan is the capital of good taste,” said Sam Livian, president of Neli Gems, a jewelry store based in New York. In fact, he knows Italy well, because in Milan, together with his brothers Eli and Gabriel, he grew up. Until, in 1977, the Livian family decided not to transfer the trade in precious stones to the US and to start the business of luxury jewelers. Obviously the stones are at the center of the composition of rings, necklaces and bracelets, and in particular Colombian emeralds, alongside rubies, sapphires and diamonds, including yellow, orange and very rare blue and pink, constitute a significant part of the activity of Neli Gems.

Neli Gems, however (the name also indicates it) has not abandoned the activity of stone trading: the Livian family think that the stones themselves are as precious as a finished jewel. In fact, the company has remained one of the largest importers of Colombian emeralds in the United States. Despite the whims of fashion, Livian observes, “if a stone is beautiful, it will always be beautiful”.

Orecchini con smeraldi per 16,88 carati e diamanti fancy yellow

Anello in platino con diamante fancy light greenish blue

Orecchini con smerald di 7,56 carati e diamanti fancy yellow — Orecchini con smeraldi di 7,56 carati e diamanti fancy yellow

Anello con diamanti fancy light yellow di 4,04 carati

Collana con smeraldi — Collana con perle di smeraldi e diamanti

En plein for Faraone Casa d’Aste

Published on June 16, 2021

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in platino con zaffiro giallo di 6,01 carati

A 1920 Art Déco ring in platinum and diamonds, with a rare iridescent Ceylon sapphire, weighing about 12 carats, sold for 36,000 euros (against 20,000 in the estimate), closed the sale of jewels organized in Milan (in streaming mode) ) by Faraone Casa d’Aste. In all, 195 lots were sold, often with higher than estimated prices, in two rounds by the auctioneer and CEO of Faraone Auction House, Vittoria Bianchi. A success for the Milanese Maison, now in its 34th auction.

Anello Art Déco del 1920 in platino e diamanti, con raro zaffiro cangiante Ceylon, del peso di circa 12 carati

Among the pieces awarded are an Art Déco ring in platinum with an octagonal emerald of about 6.20 carats, a Teddy Bear brooch signed by Van Cleef & Arpels in 18 carat yellow gold, sold at 10,000 euros from the 1,800 starting point, a diamond cut to brilliant of 4.07 carats, a ring signed Tiffany & Co. in platinum with a yellow sapphire of 6.01 carats, a tennis bracelet, signed by the same Maison in platinum with brilliant cut diamonds, awarded and a pair of earrings signed by Harry Winston with oval diamonds (sold to an American buyer).

Spilla Teddy Bear firmata Van Cleef & Arpels

The second round saw disputes over two bracelets by sculptor Giò Pomodoro, for a rare 1920 Cartier clip watch in 18-karat gold and bakelite, also sold in the USA, and an Art Nouveau pendant in yellow gold signed Masriera Hs, which has tripled its beaten value (€ 5,000 against the starting price of 1,500).

Anello Art Déco in platino con smeraldo ottagonale di circa 6,20 carati e diamanti

Bracciale in oro giallo 18 carati realizzato da Giò Pomodoro

Rara demi-parure fine XVIII secolo composta da collier con motivo floreale, pendente/ spilla da corsetto e pendenti laterali

Alexandra Albini, ethics and heretics

Published on May 28, 2021

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The ethical and heretical jewels of the Milanese designer Alexandra Albini ♦ ︎

Milan is one of the capitals of design and for a week a year it becomes the world capital. It is not strange, therefore, that so many designers can be found in Milan. However, it is’t easy an interior designer becomes a jewelry designer. But that’s what Alexandra Albini chose, who lives and works in Milan, but also has Norwegian blood. From the cold North, Alexandra transmigrated to the Italian city where, in addition to the refinements of design, she also appreciated the Mediterranean culture and atmosphere, although Milan is the least Mediterranean of Italian centers. The style of her jewels, in fact, is also inspired by the jewelry of the ancient populations of the Italian peninsula.

Her unique pieces are handmade in 18 and 22 carat solid gold, using techniques from the distant past.

Even the stones are not cut according to the usual forms, but left almost rough, often with deliberately approximate shapes. To tell the truth, however, the style is not only inspired by the lands of the Mediterranean, but also by the much more exotic ones that the designer has encountered in her travels: Bali, India, Japan. Use only conflict free gold and stones collected with sustainable methods, and this is in the current trend. Instead, she scandalizes the jewelry purists when she confesses that she also uses materials such as plasticine for her projects: a heresy. But the ways of design are endless.

Bracciale in oro bianco con perle, diamanti e tanzanite di 54,39 carati

The hot metal by Bianca D’Aniello

Published on March 20, 2021

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Neapolitan, she lives and works in Milan (Italy): Bianca D ‘Aniello creates her bijoux, which she sells in the boutique in the Brera district, with ease. After 20 years she can be satisfied. She graduated in Literature with an artistic address, she opted to create jewelry in gold-plated brass, often satin and in a pastel color, where the design element is what matters most to her. They are bracelets, necklaces and earrings with a light-hearted, informal air, commonly referred to as gipsy.

Each piece is handmade in a few copies. Often the jewels are composed of many elements, such as links or chains, some cases finished with crystals or rhinestones. The inspiration for these textures comes from the beaches and the sunny climate of Southern Italy, but they are perfectly compatible with the colder environments of the North. The creative process is very personal: Bianca does not fold the materials to a design, but she proceeds in reverse: starting from the metal elements she proceeds to build her bijoux, then dipped in gold and finished.

The three lives of Marco Valente

Published on March 16, 2021

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From Milan to Doha and beyond. The Milanese jewelry brand Marco Valente has experienced a first, second and third life, which extends beyond national borders. A story that starts in 1953, when Tranquillo Valente inaugurates his jewelery workshop in Milan and in a few years becomes a supplier for some of the most important Italian high jewelery brands, such as Nardi Venezia and Sara Scavia.

His son, Marco Valente, continues his father’s work and designs collections for prestigious names in Italian jewelry. The company becomes Valente Gioiellieri in the early nineties and Marco Valente becomes supplier and creative director for brands such as Faraone and Tiffany & Co. After an unfortunate parenthesis in the Mariella Burani fashion group, the jeweler returns independent in 2010 with the brand Marco Valente Design.

Orecchini in oro rosa 18 carati con diamanti e quarzo verde

Finally, the third life: in 2019 Marco Valente Design changes his name to Marco Valente High Jewelry and focuses on the high-end, in synergy with MV Luxury group, a company that aims to be a reference point in the sector, as well as to provide the world of jewelry with services and activities: from design to prototyping and final realization, from up to distribution on wholesale channels and direct sales. Meanwhile, the new brand participated in the Doha Jewelry and Watches 2020 with its new high jewelry collection.

Orecchini im oro giallo 18 carati com diamanti, quarzo rosa e agata bianca

Pendente a squame di pesce in oro rosa 18 carati con diamanti e quarzo blu

Pendente a squame di pesce in oro rosa 18 carati con diamanti e quarzo rosa

Pendente in oro rosa 18 carati con diamanti e quarzo verde

Bronzallure pink and green

Published on October 6, 2020

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The world is getting greener and jewelry is adequate. Diamonds and gold are increasingly monitored to ensure a green origin. And there are those who bet everything on jewels that have a green stone: for example, malachite. The Milanese brand Bronzallure also made this choice, offering a series of jewels in rose gold accompanied by green striped stone.

Its color, which varies between shades of light and dark green, up to almost blue, has enchanted many designers. It is usually a stone used in jewelry especially as a cabochon, but in this case Bronzallure has provided flat and round surfaces. And this is good, because malachite is not a particularly hard mineral and can be damaged if it is bumped or scratched on contact with sharp objects. In addition, it becomes effervescent on contact with hydrochloric acid: therefore, malachite must be kept away from corrosive products such as muriatic acid.

Bronzallure, anello in oro rosa e malachite

Orecchini pendenti con cerchi in oro rosa e malachite

Orecchini pendenti in oro rosa e malachite

The micro zoo of Bona Calvi

Published on September 7, 2020

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Anchovies, giraffes, ladybugs, whales, bears, octopuses, elephants: if you don’t like animals, you won’t even love the jewels of Bona Calvi, a goldsmith and designer, but also a sculptor and painter. In short, her jewelry was born from an all-out activity, with a very Renaissance creative method. Born in Milan about thirty years ago, Bona Calvi has neglected nothing in her professional training path. After the classical high school she enrolled at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts and, subsequently, attended the Ambrosiana Goldsmith school in Milan. In 2015 his sculptures are transformed into jewels.

According to what the designer points out, a jewel is born from a watercolor study, passes through the technique of lost wax modeling, to obtain plastic shapes inspired by what surrounds us. The zoo, in fact, or a collection of vegetables in the form of a jewel, from ginko leaves to pomegranates, micro-sculptures ready to be transformed into small jewels of bronze, silver and, on request, gold in her laboratory in via Stampa 8 in Milan.

Anello coccinella con zirconia cubica verde

Homi Fashion & Jewels Exhibition confirmed

Published on September 3, 2020

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Homi Fashion & Jewels Exhibition in Milan is a fair dedicated to bijoux that challenges the stops of other events (excluding Voice Vicenzaoro). The Made in Italy jewelery, in fact, will be present from 19 to 22 September at Fiera Milano (Rho), with 150 brands. The covid emergency, however, has not been forgotten: the protocols put in place by the fair concern access to and stay at the fair at 360 degrees. Among the measures adopted, in addition to the revised digital entry methods, the guidelines for the management of visitor flows were further refined: from the registration phases, to the arrival at the exhibition centers, passing through the cleaning rules and hygiene, but also through wider and more regular structured routes that can guide the visitor inside the pavilions, common areas and refreshment points.

Furthermore, the Homi edition is also phygital, that is, both a physical and digital experience. The physical visitor will have access to the event app, an access channel for all digital services, Wayfinding (orientation system within the exhibition center), digital signage & totem for orientation in the district, smart lunch and delivery service restaurants in the exhibition center, Fiera Pay (e-payment to make access increasingly cashless, open agenda for the 1: 1 physical meeting with online exhibitors. The digital visitor will also have a 3D map with the possibility to visit the exhibition center online, an open agenda for online meetings with exhibitors, webinars & live chat with online participation in meetings and seminars, event blogs and consultation of multimedia materials created ad hoc.

Esposizione di gioielli a Homi Fashion&Jewels