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The green jewelry by Gazza Ladra, New York

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Even jewelry is increasingly sensitive to the Greta effect: the work of Gazza Ladra demonstrates this. In addition to being a work by Gioachino Rossini and a bird that loves to bring shiny objects to the nest, the Gazza Ladra (written just like that, in Italian) is a jewelry brand born in New York founded by Sunny Setton de Poortere. The Maison has two objectives: to propose pleasant and original jewels, but also to be useful to the environment. Even the shape of the jewels, in fact, is inspired by elements of nature: the sun, the animals, the sky. Sunny Setton de Poortere’s jewels are almost exclusively necklaces, bracelets and earrings. The rings, however, at the moment are not almost entirely contemplated.

Collana in oro e diamanti con il simbolo del riciclaggio di materiali
Collana in oro e diamanti con il simbolo del riciclaggio di materiali

Gazza Ladra jewels are made using only ethical materials and designed to convey a message as well as being worn: even the diamonds of a necklace, for example, are recycled and make up the icon used for the reuse of materials. Furthermore, a percentage of the jewelry sales are donated to Plastic Pollution Coalition, a non-profit organization that aims to educate the public on the growing pollution rate.
Bracciale in oro con simboli portafortuna
Bracciale in oro con simboli portafortuna

Collana in oro giallo, smalto, diamanti, rubino
Collana in oro giallo, smalto, diamanti, rubino
Orecchini con il simbolo del sole
Orecchini con il simbolo del sole
Orecchini in oro rosa e zaffiri
Orecchini in oro rosa e zaffiri
Ciondolo con il simbolo del leone
Ciondolo con il simbolo del leone

Collana dedicata agli uccelli migratori, in oro, diamanti, rubini
Collana dedicata agli uccelli migratori, in oro, diamanti, rubini

Sunny Setton de Poortere
Sunny Setton de Poortere







Carelle, the pleasure of the knot

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The Knot collection by Carelle, Made in New York jewelry by Chana Regev ♦ ︎
In February 2015, the mayor of New York, Bill De Blasio, promoted an investment of 15 million dollars to support the design, production and education sectors of the city. The announcement of the initiative, during the fashion week, was followed by the birth of the Made in New York brand. In short, the Big Apple is not only skyscrapers and finance, but also production and craftsmanship. Like that of Carelle, a jewelery brand that was among the first to show the certification of provenance of its collections, all made in the symbol city of America.

Bracciale Florette in oro bianco, diamanti, tormalina verde
Bracciale Florette in oro bianco, diamanti, tormalina verde

On the other hand, the Maison has a history that traces the American dream: it was founded in 1977 by Chana Regev, art designer at the fourth generation of a family of jewelry and stone dealers. Chana started her business in downtown Manhattan on a budget of $ 200 and, like in the movies, she did it.
Anelo a banda in oro e zaffiri rosa e viola
Anelo a banda in oro e zaffiri rosa e viola

Chana Regev underlines the search for a high quality, both in the processing of gold and in the choice of stones. Grown up among beautiful gems, Chana, before founding her own company, collaborated with the most prestigious Maison of the world. The name, derives from the French words «car elle», because of her, and celebrates the independent and lively woman of today. Prices: Carelle jewels, also sold online, range from 600 to 20,000 dollars. Among the collections there is one recommended for those who often forget things to do: it’s called Knot. Giulia Netrese

Anelo a banda in oro giallo e diamanti
Anelo a banda in oro giallo e diamanti
Orecchini della Florette Collection in oro bianco e diamanti
Orecchini della Florette Collection in oro bianco e diamanti
Anello in oro giallo e diamanti della Moderne Collection
Anello in oro giallo e diamanti della Moderne Collection
Anello della Moderne Collection
Anello della Moderne Collection
Anello Knot Jumbo, oro giallo e diamanti. Prezzo: 16500 dollari
Anello Knot Jumbo, oro giallo e diamanti
Bracciale della collezione Knot. Prezzo: 12000 dollari
Bracciale della collezione Knot
Carelle, pendente in oro rosa e diamanti. Prezzo: 1725 dollari
Carelle, pendente in oro rosa e diamanti
Anello Knot mini, oro giallo e diamanti. Prezzo: 1255 dollari
Anello Knot mini, oro giallo e diamanti
Anello Knot oro rosa e diamanti. Prezzo: 1255 dollari
Anello Knot oro rosa e diamanti
Orecchini a bottone in oro bianco e diamanti
Orecchini a bottone in oro bianco e diamanti
Pendente in oro bianco con pavé di diamanti. Prezzo: 1255 dollari
Pendente in oro bianco con pavé di diamanti







Nikos Koulis, unique pieces and an award in New York

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Nikos Koulis triumphed in New York. In fact, in January, the Gem Awards, an event organized by Jewelers of America, which are considered the Oscars of jewelry, were held for the eighteenth time. And in the large and luxurious environment of Cipriani 42nd Street, the Gem Award for Jewelry Design, the last of the three awards foreseen at the event, was awarded to the Greek designer, who beat Ana Khouri and Carlo Traglio of the Italian brand Vhernier.

Anello Toi & Moi in oro bianco e smalto nero con zaffiro rosa, smeraldo colombiano, diamanti
Anello Toi & Moi in oro bianco e smalto nero con zaffiro rosa, smeraldo colombiano, diamanti

Nikos Koulis is undoubtedly one of the jewelry talents that have emerged in recent years. In addition, it is very well known in the USA, also thanks to the distribution with two big names like Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. Alongside the most acclaimed collections, such as the famous Oui, Koulis also designs and manufactures unique pieces of high jewelery, without forgetting their own style, but with the addition of particularly precious stones, as in the case of the Toi & Moi ring composed of a large oval pink sapphire and a cushion cut emerald, a trilliant cut diamond and baguette diamonds set on white gold and black enamel.
Anello in oro bianco, smalto nero, smeraldo, diamanti
Anello in oro bianco, smalto nero, smeraldo, diamanti

Orecchini con diamanti e smeraldi, pezzo unico
Orecchini con diamanti e smeraldi, pezzo unico
Orecchini con diamanti
Orecchini con diamanti
Orecchini con zaffiri per 16 carati, diamanti, smalto nero
Orecchini con zaffiri per 16 carati, diamanti, smalto nero
Orecchini con diamanti e smalto nero
Orecchini con diamanti e smalto nero
Anello della collezione Oui in oro bianco, smalto nero diamante taglio trilliant e smeraldo
Anello della collezione Oui in oro bianco, smalto nero diamante taglio trilliant e smeraldo
Nikos Koulis, orecchini con diamanti e smalto nero
Nikos Koulis, orecchini con diamanti e smalto nero







Breakfast at Tiffany’s in London, a Blue Box Café opens

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In the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Audrey Hepburn stopped at dawn to look at the windows of New York jewelry, with a cup of coffee and a croissant. An elegant way to start the day or, better, to end the night. That idea was taken literally by Tiffany, who on the fourth floor of her New York flagship store, at 727 du Fifth Avenue, opened a restaurant, the Blue Box Café. The colors of the restaurant are all strictly white and blue Tiffany. In case you are interested, a breakfast with coffee or tea, fruit, egg, salmon and avocado tasting costs 32 dollars, while a light lunch up to 42 dollars.

Audrey Hepburn davanti alle vetrine di Tiffany, a New York
Audrey Hepburn davanti alle vetrine di Tiffany, a New York

The thrill of breakfast at Tiffany, however, from February 2020 also extends to Europe. The Blue Box Café, in fact, also opens in London, in the basement of Harrods, among little showcases with jewelry. It is not clear, however, if the Blue Box will only be for a limited period: the company is probably waiting to check whether the reception of the public will be positive. The menu, however, includes references to the city of jewelry, such as The Central Park Salad and The Big.
Tiffany Blue Box Café a New York
Tiffany Blue Box Café a New York

But if the brand extension to other extra activities from the classic Tiffany business is not new, it will be necessary to understand if the idea of ​​the Blue Box Cafés will be appreciated by the new owner of Tiffany, the LVMH group. Will Bernard Arnault also have breakfast at Tiffany’s?
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Bernard Arnault, presidente di Lvmh

Alessandro Bogliolo, ceo di Tiffany
Alessandro Bogliolo, ceo di Tiffany

Tiffany, Fifth Avenue, New York, in occasione del lancio della collezione Paper Flowers
Tiffany, Fifth Avenue, New York, in occasione del lancio della collezione Paper Flowers

Audrey Hepburn in «Colazione da Tiffany»
Audrey Hepburn in «Colazione da Tiffany», davanti alle vetrine del negozio di New York







Awesome Takat

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From India to New York: Takat jewelry as maharaja style is an opulent dream of many women ♦

Haji Nisar Ahmed Takat, descended from an ancient Indian family of carvers of precious stones, he founded the brand that bears his name in 1955 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. From the merchants of stones, in what is the jewelry capital of India, Takat became jewelry brand known around the world. And in 2000, Rayaz Ahmed Takat, nephew of Ahmed Haji, opened the third seat of the trading company in New York, while Irfan Ahmed, another grandson of the founder, has opened an office in Hong Kong.

Anello con zaffiro burmese ghiaccio e diamanti
Anello con zaffiro burmese ghiaccio e diamanti

This premise to explain to those unfamiliar with this company, that it is an international player, accustomed to offer jewelery for a Western audience and not just for the rich Indians. The style of their jewelry, as you can see on this page, is rich, often with massive stones, but in many cases the Eastern tasteful decoration takes second place. Or, rather, there are both types of jewel: the one with hyper-decorations reminiscent of the inside of the Mughal era architecture, but also one that privileges the individual beauty of a stone, without adding tons of squiggles. You can choose. Margherita Donato

Anello con zaffiro orange e diamanti
Anello con zaffiro orange e diamanti
Anello con smeraldo trillion e diamanti
Anello con smeraldo trillion e diamanti
Bracciale con rubini e diamanti
Bracciale con rubini e diamanti
Ciondolo con smeraldo e diamanti
Ciondolo con smeraldo e diamanti
Orecchini con tanzanite e diamanti
Orecchini con tanzanite e diamanti
Orecchini chandelier con rubini e diamanti
Orecchini chandelier con rubini e diamanti
Orecchini a fiore con rubini e diamanti
Orecchini a fiore con rubini e diamanti







Engagement ring with pearl for Emma Stone

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In 2017 she won the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in the film La La Land, but now Emma Stone could win the award for Hollywood’s most non-conformist ring. In fact, the actress showed off an engagement ring that mounted a pearl instead of the classic diamond. The ring is sported in a post on Instagram with her boyfriend, Dave McCary.

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The ring was made by Kataoka, the Japanese brand of designer Yoshinobu Kataoka, who opened a boutique in midtown Manhattan last year. The ring has a single pearl surrounded by a crown of small diamonds on an 18 carat gold band. To be precise, Emma Stone’s engagement ring is called Pearl Snowflake Ring, the pearl is 8mm untreated Akoya quality, plus 0.37 carats of diamonds. The price, compared to the other engagement rings exhibited by many of the actress’s colleagues, is really small: 4,780 dollars.

L'anello con perla di Emma Stone
L’anello con perla di Emma Stone

Il Pearl Snowflake Ring Supreme
Il Pearl Snowflake Ring Supreme

Anello a grappolo di smeraldi di Kataoka
Anello a grappolo di smeraldi di Kataoka

Emma Stone con Ryan Gosling in «La La Land»
Emma Stone con Ryan Gosling in «La La Land»







Paul Fisher, the man who whispered to pearls, dies




Paul Fisher, a New York-based jewelery and pearl merchant who is a piece of jewelry history has disappeared ♦ ︎

A chapter in the history of jewelry is dedicated to the legendary New York retailer Paul Fisher, who died on December 4. Not only are the new designers: those who love jewelry should also know who the great jewelers who have written entire chapters of the jewelry are. Like Mr. Fisher, in fact. It’s worth telling his story: he was 92 years old.

Paul Fisher
Paul Fisher

Fisher was in charge of the fifth generation of jewelery traders. He mainly deals with antique jewels, collectible gems and in particular also with natural pearls, a specialty that dates back to the origins of the company, in 1850 in Vienna. In those adventurous times the founder, Julius Fisher, traded in natural pearls of the Arabian Gulf. And as Paul Fisher explained, these pearls were in great demand, not only as jewels, but also for buttons and as an ornament for the most fashionable dresses.

collana di perle 1
Collana di perle naturali

In 1921 the grandchildren of Julius Fisher, Ferdinand and Robert, opened the Bruder Fisher, in Vienna. But when the introduction of the cultivated pearls of Mikimoto revolutionized the market, in the 1920s, by lowering the price of natural pearls, Fisher expanded their business to jewelry. With the racial laws, in 1938, on the eve of the war, Robert Fisher brought the family company to London, to open immediately after a branch in New York, in 1941. Paul Fisher Inc. of New York was started by his son by Robert, Paul, in 1956, adding an office in London in 1980 and other offices in Paris and Hong Kong.

Tiara Diamonds and Natural Pearls c1912 Natural Pearls Tiara
Tiara con diamanti e perle naturali

Paul Fisher was widely recognized as the peerless world expert on natural pearls. Ronny Totah, for whom natural pearls are a passion, says: “Paul Fisher is the master, the dean of pearls. He taught everyone in the industry today and generously shared his passion and knowledge “.

collana con turchesi
Collana con oro, diamanti, turchesi

Paul Fisher spoke of the ups and downs in the natural pearl market, adding, “the market re-emerged around 2002. Natural pearls are back, suddenly in vogue, largely due to their scarcity”. According to Fisher, the thriving Indian market, with the rise of a new class of rich people, has contributed to the growth of interest in the most beautiful natural pearls in recent years. “Pearls are part of Indian culture,” he said.

Emerald Egg
Smeraldo a forma di uovo con rubini

No natural pearl is found today, explained Fisher, due to the cost of fishing but also due to pollution in the oceans, so that natural pearls on the market today are almost exclusively ancient ones. Despite his age, Fisher remained active until the end and decided to participate in GemGèneve in the spring of 2019. Federico Graglia




Paul Fisher Carved Ruby Bracelet
Bracciale con diamanti e rubini intagliati
mr fisher e wife
Matrimonio di Paul Fisher e consorte







A thousand jewels with Christie’s in New York

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Super jewels for Christie’s super auctions in New York: a thousand pieces, from diamonds to precious audio headphones ♦ ︎

The big auctions in Geneva are closed, and Christie’s starts again from New York. The Jewels Online sales are scheduled in the US city from 2 to 12 December but, above all, the Magnificent Jewels on 11 December. In all, a thousand pieces are on sale, including colored diamonds, colorless diamonds and precious stones, as well as designer jewels, among others, Suzanne Belperron, René Boivin, Bulgari, Cartier, Harry Winston, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels.

The duPont Ruby, spilla con rubino birmano di 11,20 carati circondato da una forma a cuore con smeraldi, diamanti e perle naturali
The duPont Ruby, spilla con rubino birmano di 11,20 carati circondato da una forma a cuore con smeraldi, diamanti e perle naturali

The headlights are aimed at two lots offered for sale by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, with the aim of making cash for new acquisitions. One of these jewels is The duPont Ruby, a brooch with Burmese ruby ​​of 11.20 carats surrounded by a heart shape with emeralds, diamonds and natural pearls, estimated between 3.5 and 5.5 million dollars. The other piece is The Emerald duPont, a ring with Colombian emerald of 9.11 carats Belle Époque and diamonds, signed Tiffany & Co. The jewels were part of the collection of Mrs. Alfred I. duPont.
The duPont Emerald, anello con smeraldo colombiano di 9,11 carati
The duPont Emerald, anello con smeraldo colombiano di 9,11 carati

Certainly a superb ring with a vivid fantasy blue diamond of 3.07 carat will also attract attention, VVS1 clarity, estimated between 3 and 4 million dollars, a ring with a 24.13 carat diamond, color D, impeccable clarity (2 -3 million), a ring with a 23.55 carat diamond, color D, potentially impeccable internally by Harry Winston (2-3 million) and a ring with a Belle Époque sapphire from Kashmir of 30.14 carats and diamonds (1.4 -2.4 million).
Anello con zaffiro ovale da 16,72 carati, diamanti a taglio circolare su platino
Anello con zaffiro ovale da 16,72 carati, diamanti a taglio brillante su platino

Apart from duPont, the auction includes jewels also from other prominent properties. In particular those of the Rothschild family, including Baroness Edouard de Rothschild and Jacqueline de Rothschild Piatigorsky. These collections include a selection of 48 lots with exceptional Cartier Art Deco examples, including a diamond bracelet alongside precious objects and accessories. Another collection on sale is that of Judith-Ann Corrente, president and director of the Metropolitan Opera Association, with 28 jewels signed by leading designers, such as Belperron, Boivin, Fouquet, René Lalique and an Art Deco diamond sautoir by Van Cleef & Arpels .
Sautoir art déco di Van Cleef & Arpels
Sautoir art déco di Van Cleef & Arpels

Finally, the super pre Christmas auction includes contemporary jewelery by Maison such as Jar and Taffin, Beats Pro audio headset runs with Graffiti diamonds and rubies, created for Super Bowl XLVI artists, worn by Lmfao, Madonna and Lil ‘Wayne. With over 1,500 diamonds weighing over 120 carats and 28 rubies with 3.35 carats, this unique piece of collaboration is offered for the first time at auction.

Collana di Harry Winston con diamanti e smeraldi
Collana di Harry Winston con diamanti e smeraldi
Anello con diamante blu da 3,07 carati
Anello con diamante blu da 3,07 carati
Spilla di Jar con smeraldi, diamanti e zirconi
Spilla di Jar con smeraldi, diamanti e zirconi
Cuffie Beats Pro di Graff, con diamanti e rubini
Cuffie Beats Pro di Graff, con diamanti e rubini

Anello con zaffiro cabochon da 30,14 carati, diamanti, platino, circa 1915.jpg
Anello con zaffiro cabochon da 30,14 carati, diamanti, platino, circa 1915.jpg

Collana ispirata a Pinocchio di Cartier, oro e smalto
Collana ispirata a Pinocchio di Cartier, oro e smalto







Reza al Tefaf’s jewels

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Maison Reza’s fine jewelery arrives at Tefaf in New York ♦

It is not uncommon for jewelers to have lives or adventurous stories behind them. This is especially true for the great jewelery makers from the East or the Middle East. And it is also the case of Alexandre Reza, who died in Paris in 2016 at 94, but with a story worthy of a novel. Suffice it to say that he was considered the greatest collector of gems of modern times, before becoming a jeweler. And from 1 to 5 November the jewels of the Maison that he founded can be seen at the New York edition of Tefaf, the great exhibition dedicated to objects of art, antiquities and luxury and collectible jewels. Today the Maison is run by the founder’s son, Olivier, at the Place Vendôme site.

Anello Troïdia (a tre lati) con rubino non trattato Est Africa di 8,48 carati, diamanti
Anello Troïdia (a tre lati) con rubino non trattato Est Africa di 8,48 carati, diamanti

Alexandre Reza was born in 1922 in Moscow, son of a jeweler. Like other Russian families, after the October Revolution the Rezas moved to France, first to Nice and then to Paris. He began his career as a diamond expert, traveling a lot to find every stone. Alexandre Reza has also supplied gems to jewelry brands such as Boucheron, Bulgari, Cartier, Chaumet, Harry Winston, Louis Gérard and Van Cleef & Arpels. And as has happened to many other merchants and gemstone experts, at one point he decided to turn himself into a jeweler. But of gram class: only high jewelry with rare diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. According to the Sotheby’s auction house, “movement, lightness, composition and harmony are the key words of his works”.

Orecchini Crescent, con due diamanti taglio princess per 8,27 carati e 204 taglio brillante per 9 carati
Orecchini Crescent, con due diamanti taglio princess per 8,27 carati e 204 taglio brillante per 9 carati

But mishaps were not missed: in 1994 armed thieves stole gems worth about $ 21 million in the jeweler’s salon in Paris. On the other hand, in May 2010 Sotheby’s sold a fancy 5.02 carat blue fancy diamond set in a toi-et-moi ring next to a 5.42-carat white diamond of 6.3 million dollars, setting a record price for a jewel of Reza. Margherita Donato




Bracciale Dune con madreperla e 72 diamanti
Bracciale Dune con madreperla e 72 diamanti

Orecchini con zaffiri birmani taglio pera di 18,5 e 20 carati
Orecchini con zaffiri birmani taglio pera di 18,5 e 20 carati
Orecchini con 16 rubini del Mozambico per 36,6 carati e 24 diamanti taglio marquise per 33 carati
Orecchini con 16 rubini del Mozambico per 36,6 carati e 24 diamanti taglio marquise per 33 carati
Orecchini con diamanti classe D per 47,3 carati su platino
Orecchini con diamanti classe D per 47,3 carati su platino
Anello con rubino ovale e diamanti
Anello con rubino ovale e diamanti
Anello Tour Rectangle, diamante di 2,59 carati, rubini per 3 carati e 118 brillanti
Anello Tour Rectangle, diamante di 2,59 carati, rubini per 3 carati e 118 brillanti

Anello con zaffiro a taglio turbante di 6,68 carati su platino
Anello con zaffiro a taglio turbante di 6,68 carati su platino







Yvone Christa in red

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The jewels of the new collection by Yvone Christa New York, Red Delight ♦ ︎

An autumn in red for Yvone Christa, a New York Maison founded in 1991 by two Swedish designers, Yvonne Clamf and Christina Söderström. The new collection is called Red Delight and has chosen for the debut the stage of the VicenzaOro September Glamroom. Indeed, red is the color chosen this year also by leading figures in the world of jewelery: the Yvone Christa collection therefore fits into an established trend.

Orecchini di Yvone Christa
Orecchini di Yvone Christa

As always, these jewels of the American brand are also made of silver filigree plus the aqua lemuria, a very pale green-blue glassy material, similar to obsidian found on the island of Sumatra, pearls and red cubic zirconia , which colors the entire collection. Materials that are used for cocktail rings, chandelier earrings, bracelets and soft necklaces. Lavinia Andorno




Anello in filigrana d'argento
Anello in filigrana d’argento

Anello della collezione Red Delight
Anello della collezione Red Delight
Orecchini asimmetrici
Orecchini asimmetrici
Orecchini della collezione Red Delight
Orecchini della collezione Red Delight
Orecchini in argento e zirconia cubica rossa
Orecchini in argento e zirconia cubica rossa

Orecchini pendenti
Orecchini pendenti







The necklace is a map




Storytelling Jewelery proposes jewels that represent city or neighborhood maps. Also the one chosen by you ♦

Idea: a necklace or a ring for not getting lost in the city. As the necklace that also becomes a map, with the streets forming a grid. The idea of an Israeli designer Talia Sari Wiener. His Storytelling Jewelery, founded in 2011, offers pendants which are maps of Rome, Barcelona, Jerusalem, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Tel Aviv and Tokyo. These maps, rather decorative and striking are silver or brass-plated 24-karat gold. Sure, if you look for the address of a restaurant or a hotel you can not find it on this jewels, but the idea is somewhat reminiscent of Alviero Martini maps on bags. If you consider the necklace a little too cumbersome, here is the rings, with the same maps, but on a smaller scale.

Esempio di un pendente-mappa selezionato online. In questo caso una porzione del centro di Milano
Esempio di un pendente-mappa selezionato online. In questo caso una porzione del centro di Milano

But the real novelty is the possibility of choosing a map of your choice, even that of the neighborhood where you live, or of a place you are particularly fond of. Through the Storytelling Jewelery website you can choose your favorite city and area online and immediately see the map transformed into a jewel.




Anello New York
Anello New York

Anello Barcellona
Anello Barcellona
Collana Barcellona
Collana Barcellona
Anello Londra
Anello Londra
Anello Londra indossato
Anello Londra indossato
Anello Roma
Anello Roma
Anello Tokyo
Anello Tokyo

Collana Tokyo
Collana Tokyo







The extraordinary jewels of Tito Pedrini

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Jewelery out of the ordinary with stones out of the ordinary: the art of Tito Pedrini ♦ ︎
As a child he attended Cinecittà, the Hollywood of Rome, where his father worked (while his mom was an Egyptologue). Becomed an adult, Tito Pedrini frequents Hollywood or, better, Hollywood attends him. His jewels, unique pieces, from equally exclusive prices, are loved by an infinite number of stars and super-rich ones. From his Maison, in downtown Manhattan, Tito Pedrini has built an almost esoteric fame. With an Italian name, a look as British actor, and an international culture, Pedrini has climbed jewelery rankings. But he first defines himself as a gemologist. Though he is a different gemologist, different from the others. His jewelry, for example, often uses little known stones such as brazillianite, alongside other very precious ones.

Anello Artigli, con tormalina bicolore brasiliana
Anello Artigli, con tormalina bicolore brasiliana

Since 1999, however, it is a reference point for those who love jewelry that cost five or six digit numbers and of course they are worth the price. The rise of Tito Pedrini, however, began in 1990, from Christie’s in London and New York. In 1996 he gained the GG degree of gemmologist at Gia, perhaps the highest international authority. As a gemologist he worked from Sotheby’s, New York, as Vice President of the Magnificent Jewels area. But this does not say anything about Pedrini’s work, which can be categorized among unclassified designers. He’s different. Likes. Point. Alessia Mongrando





Orecchini Artigli, con topazi di tagli differenti
Orecchini Artigli, con topazi di tagli differenti

Anello con tormalina rosa e ametista
Anello con tormalina rosa e ametista
Anello Freccia in onice
Anello Freccia in onice
Anello Amanda in oro giallo, calcedonio, cromo, citrino
Tito Pedrini, anello Amanda in oro giallo, calcedonio, cromo, citrino
Collana con punte in oro e acquamarina
Collana con punte in oro e acquamarina
Anello con zircone blu e ametiste
Anello con zircone blu e ametiste
Tito Pedrini, anello con zaffiro giallo, pezzo unico
Tito Pedrini, anello con zaffiro giallo, pezzo unico
Anello The Punta, rubino in zoisite
Anello The Punta, rubino in zoisite
Anello Trancio, pezzo unico
Anello Trancio, pezzo unico
Anello The Futuristico, in oro bianco, diamanti e malachite
Anello The Futuristico, in oro bianco, diamanti e malachite
Anello eva, con rubini, rubellite, tormalina, ametista, corniola
Anello eva, con rubini, rubellite, tormalina, ametista, corniola

Orecchini stud
Orecchini stud







Deborah Pagani, even the hair is precious

 

Not only traditional jewels: by Deborah Pagani it also offers precious hair objects ♦

She has an Italian name, but she is American-born, New Yorker for residence and place of work. But Deborah Pagani is famous for another reason. The designer, in fact, has conquered the pages of newspapers for his ability to combine the art deco with a light-hearted rock style. A mix that has resulted expensive jewelry and high quality.

Forcina per capelli, hair object
Forcina per capelli, hair object

She has become also a character, a celebrity, thanks to her nice and at the same time stylish look. A part of its success it must, in fact, from having worn herself the first jewelry that she designed in 2008, the date of his debut in the world of jewelry. In short, she made a model of herself, relying on its beauty and, at the same time, on his design skills. The curious fact is that she is one of those professionals who have changed the road suddenly started, in fact, to work in the cosmetics industry. But for jewelry she has been shown to have talent, as demonstrated by the American Collection, made from diamonds, sapphires and, above all, a strict design.

Orecchini in onice, calcedonio, diamanti
Orecchini in onice, calcedonio, diamanti
Orecchini Maiko, con rubini. Prezzo: 11.518 euro
Orecchini Maiko, con rubini. Prezzo: 11.518 euro
Orecchini Diamond Puzzle, com diamanti bianchi e gialli
Orecchini Diamond Puzzle, com diamanti bianchi e gialli
Doppio anello a ferro di cavallo in oro bianco, diamanti bianchi e zaffiri
Doppio anello a ferro di cavallo in oro bianco, diamanti bianchi e zaffiri
Ciondolo a frangia flessibile in oro bianco, diamanti bianchi e zaffiro baguette
Ciondolo a frangia flessibile in oro bianco, diamanti bianchi e zaffiro baguette
Ciondolo in oro bianco, diamanti bianchi e zaffiro baguette
Ciondolo in oro bianco, diamanti bianchi e zaffiro baguette
Ciondolo in oro bianco, diamanti bianchi e due zaffiri baguette
Ciondolo in oro bianco, diamanti bianchi e due zaffiri baguette
Anello aperto Pillola in oro bianco, diamanti bianchi e zaffiri baguette
Anello aperto Pillola in oro bianco, diamanti bianchi e zaffiri baguette
Orecchini in oro bianco, pavé di diamanti bianchi e zaffiri baguette
Orecchini in oro bianco, pavé di diamanti bianchi e zaffiri baguette

Geometric Mania

Mania Zamani’s architectural jewels, Iranian designer who live and work in New York ♦ ︎

It may be that the name does not affect the destiny of people. In the case of Mania Zamani, however, the coincidence might be happy. Mania, in many languages, has a double meaning, positive or negative, according to the circumstances in which the word is applied. Mania, in the sense of dedication, passion, continuous interest, has a positive meaning. The mania of Mania Zamani (but you pronounces Mània) is jewelery and is a good fortune for everyone.
Born in Iran, Mania she has left its country with all its beauty and limitations. She moved to New York to translate into jewelery to what she has been her passion since childhood: architecture and minerals. In Iranian culture, precious gemstones and gold are given to infants and brides. Jewelery thus becomes a symbol of deep bonds with family and friends.

Anello in oro e diamanti della collezione Est West
Anello in oro e diamanti della collezione Est West

Architecture and mineralogy have combined with the study of mathematics, the basis of all nature and connected to the calculation of geometry, that is, the proportions. She also studied gemmology and fashion. Now this mix of Oriental scent, aseptic numbers and passion has become a jewelery designer’s work, which has a good success in New York. Lavinia Andorno

Anello in oro e diamanti di Mania Zamani
Anello in oro e diamanti di Mania Zamani
Collana in oro e diamanti di Mania Zamani
Collana in oro e diamanti di Mania Zamani
Orecchini della East West collection
Orecchini della East West collection
Orecchini della East West collection di Mania Zamani
Orecchini della East West collection di Mania Zamani
Anello Golestan Palace
Anello Golestan Palace
Collier di Mania Zamani
Collier di Mania Zamani
Bracciale triplo in oro giallo e diamanti
Bracciale triplo in oro giallo e diamanti

Christie’s success for the maharaja’s auction





The jewels of the Maharajas of the Al Thani collection sold by Christie’s at an auction of 109 million dollars ♦ ︎

It seems that the era of the maharajas retains a great charm. And, in particular, they have fascinated the opulent jewels that were part of the celebrated Al Thani collection, emir of Qatar. Indeed, judging by the outcome of the Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence auction organized by Christie’s in New York, these jewels beat everyone. Thanks also to the tour organized by Christie’s in London, Shanghai, Geneva and Hong Kong, in addition to the New York exhibition, which welcomed 50,000 visitors.

Devant-de-corsage epoca Belle Époque, Cartier, 1912. Venduto per 10,6 milioni
Devant-de-corsage epoca Belle Époque, Cartier, 1912. Venduto per 10,6 milioni

The auction that included the jewels of Indian nobles ended after a 12-hour marathon. Result: sales of 109.3 million dollars (equal to 97.5 million euros), with 93% of the pieces sold. No wonder the auction has established the highest total for any sale of Indian and Mughal art objects, and the second highest auction total for a private jewelry collection.
The sale was presented in partnership between Christie’s jewelry department and the World Art department, together with the independent art consultancy The Fine Art Group.

Collana antica di spinello imperiale, perle e smeraldi
Collana antica di spinello imperiale, perle e smeraldi

It’s worth going into detail: during the sale, three worldwide auction records for Indian works of art were touched and 29 lots were sold for over 1 million dollars. The top lot has been touched by a devant-de-corsage jewel (that is, worn on the chest), the Belle Époque era by Cartier, Paris, 1912, sold for 10.6 million to a private collector. Among the other lots that have reached top prices, there is also the Diamond of Paradise diamond, 52.58 carats, D Color, IF, which reached 6.5 million, while a dagger with carved jade handle, Lo Shah Jahan Dagger, was sold for 3.4 million, a record for an object of Indian jade and record for a piece Shah Jahan.

 Shah Jahan Dagger
Shah Jahan Dagger

We are very honored to have been entrusted with this magnificent and diverse selection of jewels, art and objects from the larger Al Thani Collection. The strong results today, after twelve hours of non-stop bidding, in front of a packed room and with phone and online bidders from all over the world, reflect the exceptional quality of this special collection and position it among the most storied private collections ever featured at auction.
Guillaume Cerutti, CEO of Christie’s

Collana Nizam of -Hyderabad, dettaglio
Collana Nizam of -Hyderabad, dettaglio

Let’s go back to jewels: an ancient necklace of imperial spinel, pearls and emeralds was sold for 3 million, the Golconda Diamond Rivière necklace, from the collection of the Nizams of Hyderabad, which was sold for 2.4 million. And a necklace of emeralds Imperial Moghul Necklace and earrings, were sold for 1.9 million.

Collana Golconda Diamond Rivière
Collana Golconda Diamond Rivière

But the auction was not only occupied by the jewels of the maharajas. For example, all the contemporary pieces by Jar and Bhagat have been sold, far exceeding the estimates. Federico Graglia

L'asta Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence organizzata da Christie’s a New York
L’asta Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence organizzata da Christie’s a New York
Il diamante The Mirror of Paradise, 52,58 carati, D Color, IF, venduto per 6,5 milioni
Il diamante The Mirror of Paradise, 52,58 carati, D Color, IF, venduto per 6,5 milioni
Smeraldo scolpito con due montanti intercambiabili e diamanti di Cartier
Smeraldo scolpito con due montanti intercambiabili e diamanti di Cartier
Aigrette di diamanti e smalti di Mellerio dit Mellerio, venduto per 650.000 dollari
Aigrette di diamanti e smalti di Mellerio dit Mellerio, venduto per 650.000 dollari
Fibbia per cintura di di Cartier con smeraldo, zaffiri e diamanti, Venduta per 1,5 milioni
Fibbia per cintura di di Cartier con smeraldo, zaffiri e diamanti, Venduta per 1,5 milioni
Ornamento per turbante venduto per 1,8 milioni
Ornamento per turbante venduto per 1,8 milioni







The Moghul jewels at auction with Christie’s




Nearly 400 rare jewels of the Moghul dynasty at auction with Christie’s in New York ♦ ︎

The Mughals, we remember for those unfamiliar with the history of India, were members of an imperial dynasty that reigned during the Islamic domination of the great Asian country. The Mughal Empire lasted from 1526 to 1857. Its founder was Babur the Conqueror: he was a descendant of the great Turkish-Mongolian general Tamerlane and before arriving in India he ruled a city of today’s Uzbekistan.
Of the Mughals the ancient palaces have remained, buildings like the famous Taj Mahal, but also many jewels, much sought after by collectors. On June 19, in New York, a selection of these jewels will be put on sale at an exceptional auction of Christie’s: Maharajas and Mughal Magnificence. Jewels that have made history, unique pieces that date back almost 500 years ago, at the time of the first part of the Mughal dynasty. The collection includes almost 400 objects made of gold, diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, rubies. In addition to the classic jewels, such as necklaces and rings, there are also daggers in the catalog, many of which have been worn or used by the royal and noble families of India.

Indian royal treasures

Aigrette (gioiello per turbante) di diamanti e smalti di Mellerio
Aigrette (gioiello per turbante) di diamanti e smalti di Mellerio

Among the many Indian royal treasures in the collection is a jigha (turban ornament) encrusted with diamonds on white gold, created between the mid and late nineteenth century. The collection also includes exceptional diamonds, including the Mirror of Paradise Diamond and the Arcot II Diamond, both originated from the Golconda mine, the oldest diamond mine known to man. The Arcot Diamond is a pear-shaped, brilliant-cut stone weighing 17.21 carats. It is one of two similar diamond drops sent to Queen Charlotte (1744-1818), the wife of King George III, from the Nawab of Arcot. The diamonds were later purchased at auction by the Marquis of Westminster and then mounted in the Tiara of Westminster, which was worn at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
Another remarkable piece: the Nizam of Hyderabad necklace (from the middle to the end of the nineteenth century), is made of gold with seven large triangular diamonds, each framed by a perforated panel of diamond leaves with a Kindan workmanship, a traditional type of jewel made with Indian precious stones, which includes various gems and a gold leaf positioned between the stones and its support.

La collana Nizam of Hyderabad
La collana Nizam of Hyderabad

Cartier jewelry

Of all the great jewelery houses, Cartier has had the longest and most productive collaboration with India, which derives from Jacques Cartier’s passion for the country. The jeweler made frequent visits to India, meeting regularly with the royal families with whom he established close relationships. Many of Cartier’s most beautiful jewels of this period have been inspired by Indian architecture, gems and jewels. One such example is a splendid platinum belt brooch from 1922 with diamonds, emeralds and sapphires. This piece was part of the collection of Sybil Sassoon, Marquess of Cholmondeley and daughter of Sir Edward Sassoon and Baroness Aline de Rothschild. It was worn both for the coronation of King George VI in 1937 and for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Federico Graglia




Ornamento per turbante per maharaja con diamanti
Ornamento per turbante per maharaja con diamanti
Collana di Cartier con perle naturali
Collana di Cartier con perle naturali
Spilla Devant de Corsage di Cartier, 1912. Comprende un diamante a taglio pera da 34,08 carati, e un diamante ovale da 23,55 carati
Spilla Devant de Corsage di Cartier, 1912. Comprende un diamante a taglio pera da 34,08 carati, e un diamante ovale da 23,55 carati
The Arcot II Diamond
The Arcot II Diamond
Spilla con diamanti
Spilla by Jar in titanio, con diamante taglio pera, zaffiri ovali, cacholong bianco a forma di zanna, oro annerito e platino
Fibbia per cintura di Cartier con smeraldo, diamanti, zaffiri
Fibbia per cintura di Cartier con smeraldo, diamanti, zaffiri







Cora Sheibani shines in the dark





The fluorescent and phosphorescent rings by Cora Sheibani: in the dark they shine more ♦ ︎

Jewels that become works of art, or works of art that become jewels? You choose. The idea of ​​Glow, the first exhibition of designer Cora Sheibani, attracted both the attention of the art world and of women who would gladly wear fluorescent rings, earrings and bracelets. In fact, even the most extraordinary jewel in the dark can no longer be seen, a real pity. A fluorescent gem, on the other hand, becomes a bright star in the dark.

Bracciale in oro bianco e tormalina, anello in oro rosa e zaffiro rosa
Bracciale in oro bianco e tormalina, anello in oro rosa e zaffiro rosa

So Cora Sheibani, a London designer, has made jewelry that has incredible properties: they emit light of another color while they are exposed to ultraviolet (Uv) lighting. The jewels were then exhibited in London and in the prestigious Louisa Guinness Gallery hosted at the Colnaghi Gallery in New York. The darkness, in this case, was used to see better the fluorescent and phosphorescent minerals found by the British designer after a long search. For example, the bright pink spinels of the Mansin mine in Burma are called Jedi spinels by local traders because their strong fluorescence is reminiscent of the Star Wars lightsabers. Even many diamonds (about 30%) have a fluorescence, which can be detected with particular light conditions.

Also read: The hidden light of diamonds

Fluorescence and phosphorescence are a significant feature of some gems, a quality that is often overlooked but I believe it should be used as a design feature.
Cora Sheibani

Cora Sheibani. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Cora Sheibani. Copyright: gioiellis.com

The jewels, in any case, have been designed with particular attention to how the colors appear even in normal lighting conditions. They simply have an extra luminous dimension when it is night. In the Sheibani style, they have been completely designed and manufactured with the highest quality, mainly in Switzerland, but also in France, Germany and the United Kingdom.




Anelli della collezione Glow
Anelli della collezione Glow

 

Orecchini di Cora Sheibani
Orecchini di Cora Sheibani
Anello Small Eye con diamante beige
Anello Small Eye con diamante beige
Anello Small Cactus in oro giallo con tsavorite e orecchini in oro rosa con giada lavanda e smeraldi
Anello Small Cactus in oro giallo con tsavorite e orecchini in oro rosa con giada lavanda e smeraldi

Spilla Cloud e Skyline in oro bianco 18 carati con diamanti fluorescenti
Spilla Cloud e Skyline in oro bianco 18 carati con diamanti fluorescenti







Stellar Tomasz Donocik






The spatial style of Tomasz Donocik in the latest creations of the Polish designer based in London ♦ ︎
In New York, at the Saks warehouses on Fifth Avenue (prestigious location for the jewelry department), Tomasz Donocik made his debut. He is one of the most popular designers. Born in Poland, he graduated in design at the Royal College of Art in London, where he now lives and works. Before creating his Maison he collaborated with brands such as Lvmh, De Beers, Garrard and Stephen Webster. In short, it has a substantial experience behind it. His style could be called electrical and cosmological. It is no coincidence that the most famous collections of Donocik are Electric Night and Stellar.

Anello in oro rosa, smeraldi, topazio, ametista, iolite, tanzanite
Anello in oro rosa, smeraldi, topazio, ametista, iolite, tanzanite

In addition to the classic gold, Tomasz Donocik uses gems with unusual cuts, such as baguettes for emeralds, sapphires, iolites, topazes and amethysts.
The stones are then set in jewelry with many edges, corners, and give the impression of being out of a science fiction movie. But prices, after all, are not stellar (start at $ 1,300 to go up to 23,000). Also the last collection of Donocik recalls cosmic explosions, with rays, angles, straight lines combined with pink opals, white agate, rubies, hematite and white diamonds. Certainly the style is unique, even if it is necessary to appreciate an unconventional style of jewelry.

Anello da cocktail Electric Night Blue in oro bianco 18 carati con zaffiri blu, topazio blu Londra, iolite. Pietra centrale topazio blu taglio marquise
Anello da cocktail Electric Night Blue in oro bianco 18 carati con zaffiri blu, topazio blu Londra, iolite. Pietra centrale topazio blu taglio marquise
Orecchini Mini Stellar in oro giallo e diamanti
Orecchini Mini Stellar in oro giallo e diamanti
Orecchini in oro rosa, smeraldi, zaffiri, ametista, iolite, tanzanite
Orecchini in oro rosa, smeraldi, zaffiri, ametista, iolite, tanzanite

Anello Night Blade Runner, oro rosa, smeraldi, zaffiri, ametista, iolite, tanzanite
Anello Night Blade Runner, oro rosa, smeraldi, zaffiri, ametista, iolite, tanzanite







William Ehrlich, architect of luxury

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Architect, interior designer and keen collector (ceramics, art) of New York, William Ehrlich has now devoted himself to the design of jewelry ♦

Architect and jeweler: what you can expect from William Ehrlich? Simple: it is a designer when designing a jewel start from foundations and get to the roof. He conceives the jewellery as like crystal skyscrapers, with the expertise in the use of sophisticated software Cad. After he developed the work, the drawings cad are laser cut in silver sheets. The forms of metal are mounted with precious stones and diamonds by the artisans of his company, which has its name. “With silver sheets I can create large pieces, but they are not heavy,” said the designer, who is based in New York. Average price of its jewels: from to 75,000 dollars. It is not very easy to find them.

Ematite Zig Zag ring
Ematite Zig Zag ring

In love with the painting, he graduated from the prestigious University of Harvard, William founded his own studio and was thrown in the architectural profession. But he did not abandon his passion for precious forms. And so here it is a jewelry designer. Often they are made with many layers of nickel silver: is alloy with copper 50-60%, 15-30% zinc and 10-30% nickel. This metal is then plated with black rhodium: thus become colored dark gunmetal. There are no two pieces are exactly alike, there is a certain craftsmanship. And in this William it differs much from its origins designer of environments. Rudy Serra





Collana Victoria, diamanti grigi, neri, zaffiri arancio, rodio nero, alpacca
Collana Victoria, diamanti grigi, neri, zaffiri arancio, rodio nero, alpacca

Bracciale su pelle di coccodrillo, con ametista, diamanti grigi, zaffiri blu, rodio nero, alpacca
Bracciale su pelle di coccodrillo, con ametista, diamanti grigi, zaffiri blu, rodio nero, alpacca
Orecchini di ametista verde su madreperla, titanio, rodio, alpacca
Orecchini di ametista verde su madreperla, titanio, rodio, alpacca
Collana Aisley, con diamanti bianchi, blu, verdi, zirconi verdi, ametista, madreperla, rodio nero, alpacca
Collana Aisley, con diamanti bianchi, blu, verdi, zirconi verdi, ametista, madreperla, rodio nero, alpacca
William Ehrlich, orecchini
William Ehrlich, orecchini
William Ehrlich, collana
William Ehrlich, collana
Bracciale con smeraldi, quarzo verde, rodio, alpacca
Bracciale con smeraldi, quarzo verde, rodio, alpacca
Anello Melograno con diamanti bianchi e colorati, rodio e alpacca
Anello Melograno con diamanti bianchi e colorati, rodio e alpacca
Orecchini squadrati con diamanti colorati blu e gialli, rodio e alpacca
Orecchini squadrati con diamanti colorati blu e gialli, rodio e alpacca

Orecchini Paisley con rubini, diamanti grigi, zaffir blu, tsavorite, rodio nero e alpacca
Orecchini Paisley con rubini, diamanti grigi, zaffir blu, tsavorite, rodio nero e alpacca







Nina Runsdorf in color

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The new colorful jewels by Nina Runsdorf, a refined designer from New York and a citizen of the world ♦ ︎

A new road, a revision or simply the desire to change something. All jewelers have their own style, a way of interpreting their creations. But sometimes they look at their work with another eye. And that’s when they decide to make changes. Nina Runsdorf, for example, has for years been famous for her diamond jewelry, perhaps with unusual cuts. Now, however, the designer has decided to color her life and jewelry collections with gems like emeralds, opals, spessartite, sapphires, topaz and iolite. New colors, new jewels, but without giving up their flip rings, rings with pendant that have always been the iconic jewel of the designer.

Flip ring in oro rosa, opale, diamanti
Flip ring in oro rosa, opale, diamanti

Born and raised in New York, Nina Runsdorf launched her first collection in 2005, but her first jewelry line designed it at the age of 12. Since then she has never stopped, even if the first steps were in the fashion world. In 2009, during a trip to India, she discovered colored diamonds and antique cuts. She opened a showroom on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, but she distributes her jewels in the rest of the world via a network of trusted retailers, or online. Her turning point as a designer seems to have been much appreciated. Lavinia Andorno





Orecchini in oro giallo, diamanti fancy yellow, diamanti bianchi
Orecchini in oro giallo, diamanti fancy yellow, diamanti bianchi

Flip ring in oro rodiato con topazio, granato, onice
Flip ring in oro rodiato con topazio, granato, onice
Nina Runsdorf fotograta da Samantha Nandez (da Facebook)
Nina Runsdorf fotograta da Samantha Nandez (da Facebook)
Orecchini in oro rosa e zaffiri rosa
Orecchini in oro rosa e zaffiri rosa
Orecchini con opali di fuoco
Orecchini con opali di fuoco
Orecchini con smeraldi
Orecchini con smeraldi

Flip ring in oro-bianco 18 carati, smeraldo, pavé di tsavoriti
Flip ring in oro-bianco 18 carati, smeraldo, pavé di tsavoriti







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