The new Folies collection by de Grisogono.
It was a birthday with a particularly valuable, to Fawaz Gruosi, soul and mind of de Grisogono. The party organized in Sardinia by the Geneva jeweler, with the usual celebrity outline, also saw the debut of the Folies collection. As in the tradition of de Grisogono, it is jewelry that combine the concept of luxury with that of refined choice of materials and design. A proper context, that of the party (which we publish some images), with the jewels seem designed just for friends of Gruosi. But the cheerful atmosphere should not obscure the work and the selection of the materials used. As in the case of the one-of-a-kind necklace with diamonds. It was created with white diamonds for over 90 carats, with six stones shaped like a pear. But inside it has a row of blue sapphires, almost invisible, in addition to a number of openwork decoration, with motifs characteristic of the Maison. Another outstanding piece is the ring with a large ruby natural Burmese (unheated) 8 carats, with an oval cut. The stone is surrounded by four jaws realized in turn with rubies and diamonds, while the ring shank is composed of a crown of diamond and by a row of rubies that move like a wave. All it mounted on rose gold. Noteworthy also the earrings composed of two rectangular emeralds hung from a small cascade of emeralds and sapphires. They must be liked guests to Fawaz. Lavinia Andorno
The collection New Color by the Maison of Barcelona Tous.
The rainbow colors for a set of jewelry (to which we add three coordinates bags) signed by Maison of Barcelona Tous. The collection is called, not surprisingly, New Color. The idea is to propose bijoux compounds of elements with different colors. The components of necklaces and bracelets have the bear’s silhouette which is the symbol of Tous, mounted on white silver. The colors, however, are those of the natural stones used: mainly quartz, amazonite and dumortierite. The amazonite is, from a geological point of view, a green variety of feldspatomicroclino. The name comes from the Amazon, where the green stones were found specifically in the jungle of Peru. The dumortierite named after the geologist who discovered it, Dumortier, and is a stone to hard blue: reaches 8.5 on the Mohs scale. Alessia Mongrando
Dior for the autumn evenings
Collection Fall 2016 Dior Crystal, jewelry sober but not too for the night life.
Dior succeeds in the difficult art of proposing high jewelry next to collections that are less elaborate, are made of less noble materials of gold and diamonds, but at the same time contain their own aesthetic message. As with Dior Crystal, a proposal for the autumn 2016. The collection was inspired by Monsieur Dior’s passion for the charm of soirees, parties and dances. In short, sparkling jewelry to wear for evening outings, even better when combined with proper clothing to the importance of the appointment. They are cheerful, but at the same time show a certain restraint granted by smoke gray color matched to the crystals. In addition, the earrings can be worn individually, in pairs, or in combination asymmetric. The red and black lacquer adds a fresh feel. Sober it’s ok, but do not overdo it. Prices were not disclosed, the jewels are only available in boutiques. Giulia Netrese
The waves of Annamaria Cammili
Along this years the Vision collection of Annamaria Cammili sought consensus. The design revolves around an idea, that of the waves of the sea. With sinuous lines and soft, rounded, pendants and rings seem washed ashore by a gust of wind. The waves that follow form marine flowers, leaves, shaped by the wind, drops splashing on the shore. Rose gold with small diamonds on the edges, or white, bright in the center as pistils, and shades of colors that arise from combinations of different materials make the collection a marriage between sculpture and design.
The Nirav Modi’s amazing diamond
Nirav Modi, diamonds and masterpieces ♦
Nirav Modi is one of the stars of the jewelery world. Christie’s and Sotheby’s often include her jewelry in the most prestigious auctions. And he, with Indian boutiques in Mumbai and Delhi, has opened a shop in New York. An escalation made sign in only five years: its brand, in fact, was born only in 2010. The designer grew up in Antwerp, the diamond capital of the world, the son and grandson of gem traders. Dino from birth was surrounded by precious stones. “The conversations at the table often revolved around diamonds and jewels,” said Modi to Jck. The transformation from expert of stones to jeweler, according to most accepted version, was made with the custom design of a pair of earrings for a friend. “When I saw her joy for my creation, I decided that’s what I wanted to do.” The escalation Nirav Modi is fast and it does not seem to stop. Its projects will lead him soon in Europe: “We intend to open a hundred stores in the US, Asia and Europe by 2025,” he revealed.
Among the jewels of the most successful of the Indian brand is the Embrace bracelet, considered an innovation. It consists of over 700 pieces interlocking so that the bracelet can stretch over your hand to fit comfortably on your wrist, and without using paper clips. The Celestial collection, however, suspends the diamond from the sides, maximizing the light that passes through them. The diamonds seem to float, and the people who see these jewels ask how are made. Finally, the brand has also patented new cuts for diamonds: Mughal and Ainra. A testimony to the fact that India is no longer made up only of tradition. Giulia Netrese
The dreams of Bibi Van der Velde
The jewelers are, very often, also sculptors: as Bibi van der Velden, appreciated young Dutch designer. Bibi began his own career as a sculptor and in her work there is also a hint of Italy: he studied, in fact, at the Florence Academy of Arts, as well as at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam and at the Royal Academy of Arts in The Hague. It is family tradition: the mother was herself a sculptress. And with her in 2005, Bibi opened an atelier in Amsterdam. With time, however, his attention was directed on the jewelry. His first collection was published in 2006, it consists of a series of pieces made with parts of antiques purchased in Florence. Unusual materials, in short. And this has been in part her style: it’s a mix of gold, diamonds or precious stones with ancient jade, beetle wings. And even with mammoth ivory to 400 thousand years old that comes from Siberia. But, of course, not all jewelry collections are made drawing on the past. For the recent Dream of a Midsummer Night collection the mix it’s among the imagination of Shakespeare and that of Bibi van der Velde. Gold and emeralds, pearl and rock crystal are joined with small forms of animal camouflaged among the bezels. Here are some pictures of the collection. Matilde de Bounvilles
A necklace for bad mood
We focus on the case: you just read the emails of love (but not directed at you) of your boyfriend. It rains and the water came in your shoes € 350. Your mother yells at you for how you dress (but you’re older for quite some time). In short, the mood is not the best. Yet you can not help but participate in the birthday party of your best friend at the party with colleagues in the office or at charity banquet organized by months. Fortunately there is a solution: the series Code of the Sea will help you to not talk to anyone. In short, a weapon for the bad mood. Just show the necklace to those who ask ‘how are you’. The necklace Code of the Sea, in fact, has the shape of a dagger engraved on one side with the phrase “If I tell you,” and on the reverse ” I’ll have to kill you.” Good luck.
Necklaces and earrings branded Marni, here is the latest news.
Marni is the creature of Consuelo Castiglioni, head designer of label from birth. The fashion Maison, which is now part of the Renzo Rosso Group, has a style defined European-inflected bohemianism. What it means exactly this sentence only few (maybe) can know. In any case, Marni has always been seen as an unconventional brand, feminine and funky. The style of Marni brand is the juxtaposition of fabrics, the so-called colorblocking (color blocks), a range of colors that combines the constant gray, blue and beige with a number of bright colors, the particular forms as bell skirts, pleats and curls, asymmetries and large volumes. But, as they know readers gioiellis.com (we talked about here), Marni has also widened the scope to accessories, including necklaces and earrings. As in fashion bijouterie, you must not watch the materials, but the design, the style, the character of these bijoux made to approach the kind of clothing that has become the standard bearer for Marni. Giulia Netrese
De Beers, nostalgia of London
De Beers left London, but is launching a dedicated collection to London.
In the Divine Comedy, Dante’s poem composed in the early 1300s, it is described the contrappasso, a kind of law of retaliation. In his visit to Hell, for example, Dante describes the damned who have to suffer the opposite of their guilt or something similar: it is, precisely, the law of retaliation. For example, the lustful, who in life have given themselves to sex tempest, when they are at Hell are overwhelmed by a storm. The retaliation was a concept accepted in medieval culture. But it could also have been adopted by the giant De Beers, the world’s largest diamond company. De Beers, in fact, who years ago was bought by Anglo American group, has decided to leave its historic headquarters in the UK, in London, after almost a century. The decision to leave the 17 Charterhouse Street, offices from which De Beers once controlled the flow of diamonds in the world, was communicated about 300 employees and managers. The move closes an era that began in 1889, when Cecil Rhodes, the first president of the company, has started sending diamonds from South Africa for a group of ten Londoners traders. What has this to do with Dante and the contrappasso? It’s simple: as he left his office in the British capital, the company launched a collection called London by De Beers. Strange, is not it? In any case, the collection features a series of jewels make (of course) by diamonds, which are named after five famous places in the city: Albert Bridge, Battersea Light, Elizabeth Tower, London Eye, the Thames path. Maybe it’s a contrappasso, but with many carats. Giulia Netrese
The celestial mechanics of Elie Top
Elie Top, the creative mechanism between the Seventeenth and 3D technology.
It is one of the new names of the jewelry, but is already talked about him. Because it’s hard to forget Elie Top: his jewels have the rare advantage of being completely different from the others, without incurring the sin of bizarreness. He began his career in jewelry design with the legendary Loulou de la Falaise to Yves Saint Laurent, to work then with Alber Elbaz at Lanvin. Well, as always it happens to the creative people who have something to add, he now is out on his own. Everything is produced in France, but without ignoring the more advanced techniques, such as 3D. In fact, her jewelry is a masterpiece of engineering. The collection Mécaniques Celestes, for example, is inspired in part by the astrological clocks of the seventeenth and eighteenth century, with rotation of the discs elements that reveal previously hidden elements, such as the central sphere diamond-studded ring in gold and silver (price: $ 13145). The idea is to play on the concept of open / closed. She loves working with hard gemstones and semi-hard, as labradorite, rock crystal, chalcedony, tourmaline, citrine, quartz. It’s a largely aesthetic aspect linked to the jewel plus the desire to accumulate precious materials. If you like her jewelry, Elie Top opened a boutique on the rue Saint-Honoré, Paris. But you do not think it’s a jewelry store like everyone else: look for yourself. Lavinia Andorno
Some fish bones for a collection of sustainable jewelry. There who likes it.
Hands up who is no friend of the environment, conducive to a sustainable ecological balance and friends jewelry world. That said, you are willing to wear a necklace made from fish bones? In short, to become for the jewels the same as are the vegans for the food? There are those who think (and appreciates) so: Poull Brien manufactures and sells sustainable jewels because they are made with fish caught in US waters through its fishing companies. Not long ago, Poull has convinced a designer, Melanie Maggio, to create a series of jewels composed with fish scraps: skin, teeth, bones and so on. These sea leftovers have become so necklaces, rings and earrings with Jacto brand. There are pieces in silver and brass, one-of-a-kind, which are certainly very environmentally friendly, even though they may at the same time appear as vaguely aggressive. They are made in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings are priced from 85 to 500 dollars on shopjacto.com. Rudy Serra
The crystals Swarovski played by Jean Paul Gaultier.
Jean Paul Gaultier and Swarovski: marriage is not only in name but also in fact. The fashion designer, in fact, invents not only a collection for the Austrian brand of bijoux with his particular modern-romantic style (more modern than romantic), but has also designed new innovative forms for crystals of the Maison. Specifically, here is the Kaputt cut, available in four versions. The German word, which means “broken”, was developed by Swarovski technical team. Broken, in this case, means also unpredictable. It’s a stylistic rupture of symmetries, irregular reflections. In part, the crystals are frosted glass, and for someone with a vague aspect as a meteorite. Each crystal is cut by laser to achieve maximum accuracy and with engraved famous logo Jean Paul Gaultier. The green crystal and crystal effect Scarabaeus Scarabaeus Green Pearl were designed to complete the collection. The color is inspired by the verdigris roof of the Paris Opera House, and the glittering metallic luster green-blue-purple beetle, a once adored by the ancient Egyptians. Yet the impression is of a future-tech. Rudy Serra
Mayans silver made by Ayala Bar.
The summer collection of Ayala Bar has been called Maya, in honor of the ancient Central American people that has gone down in history for his truncated pyramids and its amazing astronomical calculation systems. Another thing know are the graffiti, they also have an appeal to those who are not of Pre-Colombian art expert. That must be the reason that prompted the Israeli designer Ayala Bar to be inspired by the disappearance of culture. Of course the compositions that form necklaces, bracelets and earrings are not exactly as Maya designs in the jewelry world. It is, rather, an allusion to the geometries and colors, the composition of the different elements that combine to complete the proposals of the designers. Cloth and silver, the main material for jewelry of that part of the world, are the main elements in the creation of the collection. Prices range from 93 euros for a pair of small earrings to 610 euros for a necklace with particularly elaborate pending. Giulia Netrese
The new collection of Yvona Christa NY VicenzaOro that will be unveiled in September.
In Glamroom zone of VicenzaOro September, the dynamic Swedish designer duo transplanted in the US who have given life to Yvone Christa New York, will present a new collection of jewelry. Theme of the collection are the flowers. As always, the brand interprets the idea of using the construction technique that prefers, and that is with a filigree work. Stones like amethysts or carnelian are color dots on silver worked into wires that are woven to form lightweight earrings, necklaces and rings. In some cases a pearl is used in a ring in place of a cabochon. The overall effect is a little ‘jewel of the grandmother with the subtle embroidery and pastel colors, but you can also go with a modern clothing, with a nice contrast.
Etro, Autumn 2016
In addition to producing fabrics, as well as offering collections of clothing, as well as bags, Etro put his signature also on a small fashion jewelry collection. What you see on this page are the proposals for Autumn Winter 2016. Founded in 1968, Etro has started widely especially as a company of high-quality fabrics, especially with the classic oriental paisley pattern. But the founder, Gerolamo Etro, also said Gimmo, has substantially left the helm in the hands of four children: Jacopo Etro, director of collections and leather accessories, and also the one that signed the jewelry, the creative director Kean, Ippolito, Director general, and Veronica in charge of the women’s line. The Maison from Milan has not yet launched a jewelry collection, but its bijoux are still interesting. They do not use precious materials, but brass, and synthetic elements such as acrylic. On the other hand they are very cool et not very expensive. Let’s go, then, take a look at bijoux Etro for late 1016. Lavinia Andorno
The next autumn Swarovski will make you see the stars. But there will be no need to use a telescope: space and planets are, however, the inspiration of the Crystal Galaxy jewelery collection, which is the main idea for the Fall / Winter 2016-17. The proposal of the Austrian brand embraces five different lines of jewelry, which all revolve around the same theme. Funk proposes pointy shapes jewels: the jewelry are made of pink gold PVD and rhodium metal. Flash is made with large circles symbolize the majesty of the planets, especially the rigid necklace, where three overlapping concentric rounds. The materials are PVD rose gold and pavé of transparent crystals. The Fun collection is characterized by shades of blue and blue, with rhodium-plated metal. the Foam collection: this too is inspired by the heavenly bodies, planets, stars and galaxies, is always in PVD rose gold. Finally, Crystalline Oval: is always part of the line, but it is a watch with oval case. The captions also find the prices. Alessia Mongrando
It is already time to think about autumn or, rather, to take a look at upcoming collections. Here, for example, there are the innovations signed by the American designer Michael Kors, as always produced by Fossil, holding the brand license for the jewelry and watches. The novelties are called fringes and crystals that characterize the Fall 2016 collection The fringes are used to a large IP Gold steel necklace (price: 149 euros) and a pair of earrings, always gold-plated steel (99 euro). Another new feature is the finish “sable” for some pieces, like a bracelet (price: 99 euros), while the inserts in black acetate are present as in past collections of the brand. The American designer has just opened a new flagship store in London’s Regent Street. Lavinia Andorno
The sunny side of Piaget
Piaget has chosen the fashion week in Paris to present a new collection of watches and haute joaillerie. The collection, in honor of the holiday season, was named Sunny Side of Life. The boiling collection is composed by 150 jewelry and includes necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings, cuff links, but also watches. There are also pieces very showy, like a rose gold necklace with tourmaline Paraiba weighing 7.84 carats. Will loved to all the earrings that are hanging on this part of the face by a thin metal hook: are made with white diamonds and pink tourmalines, more pink sapphires from Madagascar, for a weight of 4.58 carats. Other jewelry, etc. are more traditional, though always leave in awe, as the ring with emerald pear cut, surrounded by diamonds. Definitely different, however, the bracelet in white gold with blue enamel stains: this is also one of the sunny side of life. Alessia Mongrando
Carolina Bucci, sex in the summer
About Carolina Bucci we have already spoken. Now the Florentine designer, very popular in the US and Britain, is launching a new collection: Recharmed. The idea is of jewelry that may agree with a summer dress, light-hearted, perhaps from the beach. A little ‘Coachella and a little’ Central Park, but also with discovery of some elements dating back to the past, unearthed in the family drawers, which in Florence is active from over a century in jewelery. The necklaces are long, with semi-precious stones, such as white agate, sunset pink stones, dumorite and beads 18K gold. The sequence of spherical elements is tailored to the nuances of color: coral red bamboo is combined with pink or cream-colored. Carolina Bucci came to prominence almost by accident “I designed the first true pieces whe i was student in New York,” says the designer. “I have not had a store and did only what I liked. But those pieces appeared in Sex and the City and my name has become known. A bit too fast to be honest. ” But, obviously, those who have chosen the pieces of Carolina for fiction has done a good choise. Lavinia Andorno
The Nature de Chaumet collection
The nature of a jeweler is to present the best you can do: the collection the Nature de Chaumet keeps this promise. The Parisian Maison, founded in 1780, draws on its history, but also to the natural elements such as leaves and flowers, ears of corn and small branches, to create a jewelry line devoted to the best and refined luxury. Small details of designs of the early twentieth century are taken and processed to transform the tradition in modern jewelry, but without losing the scent of history that remains behind the brand. Earrings in white gold, Paraiba tourmalines, garnets and diamonds, are used to evoke a springtime composed of refined precious metal combinations and stones, with thin stems supporting leaves covered by a paved diamonds, or pink pearls in shades with sapphires and spinels of the same color. Of note, if proof were needed, the convertible necklace that can be worn in three different ways. The Firmament Apollinien necklace, however, sports a powerful Burmese sapphire supported by a crown of leaves, the result of a virtuoso work of jewelery in white gold and diamonds. Federico Graglia