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The Concept26 puzzle by Shari Smith




Life is a puzzle, a puzzle. But it is also a series of relationships that come together when they are compatible. Shari Smith’s jewels revolve around this concept. She who she translated her idea into her jewelry brand of hers in New York, Concept26. The designer uses ethically sourced 14- or 18-karat recycled gold, diamonds from conflict-free areas and high-quality gemstones.

Collana Puzzle in oro 14 carati
Collana Puzzle in oro 14 carati

The story of the founder of Concept26 is quite unusual. Born in South America, but raised in the American city, she graduated in computer science. You started working for a software house that sells a specific program for the diamond industry. Shari thus came into contact with the world of jewelry, but she also realized that those with dark skin, like her, are underrepresented in the luxury industry. The desire to create her brand therefore also adds to the desire to add the presence of a non-white ethnicity to the world of jewelry. Concept26’s journey began in 2018.
Orecchini Puzzle in oro 14 carati
Orecchini Puzzle in oro 14 carati

Bracciale Amanda in oro e diamanti
Bracciale Amanda in oro e diamanti
Orecchini Link in oro e diamanti
Orecchini Link in oro e diamanti
Collana Puzzle in oro 14 arati e zaffiri
Collana Puzzle in oro 14 arati e zaffiri
Anello Puzzle in oro 14 carati
Anello Puzzle in oro 14 carati

Bracciale Puzzle in oro 14 carati
Bracciale Puzzle in oro 14 carati e diamanti

Shari Smith
Shari Smith







The vintage simplicity of Ginette NY




Her name is Ginette NY, but FrƩdƩrique Dessemond, creator of the brand, was born in Marseille (France). Indeed, as you remember, she grew up in a building that made the history of architecture, the CitƩ Radieuse designed by the French architect Le Corbusier. Perhaps this is why you have assimilated the simplicity of the design, the rationality of the forms, and the rigor in the choice of the volumes of your jewels. The name Ginette, on the other hand, is that of a grandmother, and the initials NY are those of New York, the city where the designer has lived and worked since 1999. Her brand was born in the US city in 2002.

Anello in oro rosa 18 carati con giada
Anello in oro rosa 18 carati con giada

Although Ginette New NY’s jewelry is modern and linear, it also often has a vaguely vintage flavor. In fact, before turning into a jewelry designer, FrĆ©dĆ©rique Dessemond was involved in vintage objects and clothes. But, as sometimes happens, it was chance that pushed the designer to go to jewelry: the request of a friend who liked the style of the founder of Ginette NY. And for the next 20 years she never stopped.
Anello in oro rosa 18 carati con onice
Anello in oro rosa 18 carati con onice

Orecchini Donut in oro 18 carati e giada
Orecchini Donut in oro 18 carati e giada

Bracciale Donut in oro 18 carati e giada
Bracciale Donut in oro 18 carati e giada
Bracciale in oro rosa18 carati con 20 ciondoli
Bracciale in oro rosa18 carati con 20 ciondoli

Anello in oro rosa 18 carati e madreperla
Anello in oro rosa 18 carati e madreperla

Collane in oro e giada indossate
Collane in oro e giada indossate







Alice Waese between painting and jewelry




Many jewelry designers call themselves artists. For some, the definition is right. Alice Waese, Canadian living in New York, is a painter of excellent watercolors, but at the same time she also designs and creates jewels with a material style. And her artistic training is reflected in the form of rings, necklaces and earrings. The jewels are handmade in sterling silver or 14 karat gold, along with diamonds or precious stones such as emeralds, sapphires, rubies and pearls. The appearance is deliberately irregular, as if even the jewels were the expression of a brushstroke of color.

Anello in oro 14 carati com diamante, smeraldo, rubino, zaffiri
Anello in oro 14 carati com diamante, smeraldo, rubino, zaffiri

Alice Waese debuted in 2011 with a unisex jewelry collection in Paris. A father is an artist and a stepmother who deals with fashion, from both of them she took something: the creative vein and the ability to work with their own hands. But she also studied creative writing in Montreal, fashion design in Toronto and sculpture and textiles in London. Her jewelry is also distributed through many online platforms.

Acquarello di Alice Waese
Acquarello di Alice Waese
Anello in oro 14 carati e due perle
Anello in oro 14 carati e due perle
Anello in oro 14 carati con 50 zaffiri e 70 diamanti
Anello in oro 14 carati con 50 zaffiri e 70 diamanti
CHUBBY HUGGY HOOPS GOLD WHITE DIAMONDS
Orecchini a cerchio in oro con diamanti
Orecchini in oro 14 carati con smeraldi
Orecchini in oro 14 carati con smeraldi
Orecchini a bottone Hydra con diamanti grigi e neri
Orecchini a bottone Hydra con diamanti grigi e neri

Anello in oro con pavƩ di zaffiri
Anello in oro con pavƩ di zaffiri







A 303-carat golden canary




Sotheby’s has put the turbo. The great auction house continues to present exceptional stones. This time the news comes from Dubai, where Sotheby’s showed one of the largest diamonds, called The Golden Canary. It is a 303.10 carat ā€œmonsterā€, and is the largest flawless or internally flawless diamond ever graded by the Gia. In short, an exceptional stone even if the price will probably remain lower than those of pink or blue diamonds. Estimates for The Golden Canary point to around $ 15 million. The stone will be auctioned at Sotheby’s New York in December. Curiously, it will be offered without reserve with bids starting at just one dollar.

The Golden Canary, diamante di 303.10 carati Fancy Deep Brownish Yellow, Courtesy: Sotheby's
The Golden Canary, diamante di 303.10 carati Fancy Deep Brownish Yellow, Courtesy: Sotheby’s

We have had a bumper year in which we have featured stunning colored diamonds at our global jewelry auctions, as the demand and appetite for these rarities continues to grow. Just two weeks after the record sale of the Williamson Pink Star for $ 57.7 million, we are honored to offer the largest polished diamond in existence to appear at auction. Steeped in history, The Golden Canary is one of the most exquisite diamonds ever discovered, not only for its size and intensity of color, but for its extraordinary beauty that is sure to fascinate collectors around the world. Sotheby’s has the privilege of helping write the next chapter of this incomparable and reborn gem.
Quig Bruning, Head of Jewelry for Sotheby’s America’s

Quig Bruning, Head of Jewelry per Sotheby's America's
Quig Bruning, Head of Jewelry per Sotheby’s America’s

However, The Golden Canary remains an exceptional stone: it has been classified as a Fancy Deep Brownish-Yellow Diamond. The gem also has a story to tell. It was cut from a giant 407-carat rough diamond with a shield shape. The Golden Canary was consequently cut into a pear shape. The diamond will be presented on a world tour. After Dubail, I will be in Taipei, Geneva and Hong Kong.
Il diamante ĆØ staro ricavato da una pietra grezza di 407 carati
Il diamante ĆØ staro ricavato da una pietra grezza di 407 carati. Courtesy: Sotheby’s

The Golden Canary. Courtesy: Sotheby's
The Golden Canary. Courtesy: Sotheby’s







Men with pearl necklace by Assael




In the seventeenth century, gentlemen did not disdain brooches or pearl jewelry. Likewise, Indian maharajas have often used pearls, along with precious gems, to decorate turbans or embellish brooches. Understandably, jewelers today are aiming for a return of the male audience to high jewelery. This is the case of Assael, a New York Maison specializing in pearls and coral, which presents a 2023 communication campaign in which the man wears a string of pearls and a flashy brooch.

Anello della collezione Bubble con perle di Tahiti
Anello della collezione Bubble con perle di Tahiti

It is not the first brand to try to persuade men to wear high jewelry: before Assael also brands like Mikimoto or Boucheron presented models wearing precious jewels instead of the usual chains with plaques and leather bracelets. The Assael campaign was shot in Miami by fashion photographer David Benoliel and involves models Michaela Kocianova and James Lorenzo, who wear Assael jewelry. A precious consensus to the style of the campaign came from the jewelery historian Vivienne Becker. Will it be enough to convince a manager to show up at the bank with a pearl necklace instead of a tie?

Orecchini con corallo della Sardegna
Orecchini con corallo della Sardegna
Collana di perle della collezione Bubble
Collana di perle della collezione Bubble
Immagine della campagna 2023 si Assael
Immagine della campagna 2023 si Assael







Tiffany opens the laboratory to the public (for three days)




According to the latest quarterly data, LVMH group’s jewelry and watch sales increased 25% year-on-year to ā‚¬ 2.67 billion ($ 2.6 billion). For the first nine months, the category’s revenues increased 23% to 7.58 billion euros (7.38 billion dollars). This is to say that jewels count a lot for the group led by Bernard Aranult. And the magical touch of the French entrepreneur is also felt for Tiffany & Co., conquered two years ago and already integrated between Louis Vuitton bags and MoĆ«t Hennessy champagne. For example, Tiffany will participate in Lvmh’s JournĆ©es ParticuliĆØres: it is a three-day showcase that aims to enhance (even if there is no need for it) the savoir faire of the French Maison.

Interno del laboratorio Tiffany a New York
Interno del laboratorio Tiffany a New York

Originally launched in 2011 by Antoine Arnault, CEO of Berluti and director of communications at Louis Vuitton, Les JournĆ©es ParticuliĆØres is a summa of the craftsmanship of the brands linked to the group. Tiffany will be attending this event for the first time and showcase its 185-year history of craftsmanship through the Jewelry Design and Innovation Workshop located in New York City. The facility is located near the Maison’s legendary office on Fifth Avenue and is designed as a hub for creativity and product innovation.
Lavorazione dei gioielli Tiffany
Lavorazione dei gioielli Tiffany

Tiffany’s legendary savoir-faire is shown in an immersive experience with a direct insight into the world of Tiffany & Co. craftsmanship.There is no better time to bring Tiffany to the JournĆ©es ParticuliĆØres, highlighting our world-renowned craftsmanship alongside that of the most esteemed Maison of Lvmh.
Anthony Ledru, CEO of Tiffany & Co

Anthony Ledru
Anthony Ledru

As part of its recently launched social impact program, Tiffany Atrium, Tiffany & Co. has partnered with Harlem’s Fashion Row and North Carolina A&T State University to launch a ten-week lecture series focused on design and innovation of jewels. Students selected from the program will have the opportunity to travel to New York City and visit the JDIW during the JournĆ©es ParticuliĆØres, followed by career and networking panels with Tiffany & Co professionals.
Les JournĆ©es ParticuliĆØres is open to the public from Friday 14 October to Sunday 16 October at the Tiffany & Co. JDIW, located at 53 West 23rd Street in New York City. Small group appointments will be staggered over the weekend for an optimal experience.
Laboratorio Tiffany & Co
Laboratorio Tiffany & Co

Bracciali Tiffany Lock
Bracciali della collezione Tiffany Lock

Esame delle gemme
Esame delle gemme







High jewelry Oscar Heyman for 110 years




Turning 110 is very rare, even though people’s average lifespans have lengthened. In New York, however, there are two over 100 birthdays: those of the Oscar Heyman maison and the antique dealer MS Rau: both have decided to celebrate the prestigious milestone. The birthday return is represented by the 110 Collection, which includes 12 pieces of jewelery wing inspired by the historical and archival models of Oscar Heyman and which will be sold exclusively through MS Rau. Furthermore, the jewelery house has prepared a catalog that summarizes the story of Oscar Heyman in 110 jewels.

Anello con zaffiro viola e diamanti
Anello con zaffiro viola e diamanti

Oscar Neymann is one of the most famous American jewelry brands and chosen by many stars of the show, but above all it is a kind of institution in the luxury sector. It was founded in 1912 by Oscar, Nathan and Harry Heyman, originally from Latvia. Today it is still a family business, led by Adam Heyman, George’s son, along with co-chairman Tom Heyman. MS Rau, also born in 1912, is one of the best-known art, antiques and jewelry galleries in North America. Today it is led by third and fourth generation owners, Bill and Rebecca Rau.
Orecchini con smeraldi e diamanti
Orecchini con smeraldi e diamanti

The 110th anniversary collection includes a bracelet with more than 20 carats of sapphires, 5 carats of tsavorites and 7.46 carats of round diamonds, an almost 11 carat yellow sapphire ring, a purple sapphire ring, gold drop earrings and platinum with 12.5 carats of pink sapphires from Madagascar and yellow sapphires from Ceylon, and a pair of earrings with sapphire and Ceylon diamonds and a pair of earrings with aquamarine and two-tone spinel.

Anello con smeraldo e diamanti
Anello con smeraldo e diamanti
Collana con diamanti e gemme colorate
Collana con diamanti e gemme colorate

Orecchini pendenti in oro e platino con 12,5 carati di zaffiri rosa del Madagascar e zaffiri gialli di Ceylon
Orecchini pendenti in oro e platino con 12,5 carati di zaffiri rosa del Madagascar e zaffiri gialli di Ceylon







The unique rings of Bleecker & Prince




On May 15 2020 Leehe Segal became a mother. This news may not be related to the work of Leehe Segal, that is the creation of jewelry with the Bleecker & Prince brand, but in the end, motherhood is a creative work too. About the name of the small Maison: it refers to two streets in New York, Bleecker Street and Prince Street, which are parallel.

Orecchino in oro e diamanti con taglio trillion
Orecchino in oro e diamanti con taglio trillion
After graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, in 2013 the designer launched her inspired brand from these two avenues. Although, in truth, the designer divides her time between the Big Apple and Tel Aviv. The style of her jewels is quite innovative: large rings or earrings, handmade: the Bleecker & Prince jewels are all made of gold and natural precious stones, which can vary in size and color. One of his specialties are rings or earrings made entirely from a single carved stone, such as onyx, citrine, turquoise, marble or amethyst. They may not be very light to wear, but they are certainly unique.

Collana con pendente in oro 14 carati e smalto
Collana con pendente in oro 14 carati e smalto
Anello di onice intagliato con inserti in oro rosa, rubini e diamanti
Anello di onice intagliato con inserti in oro rosa, rubini e diamanti
Anello in oro con smeraldi
Anello in oro con smeraldi
Anello di ametista verde-grigia intagliata con diamanti
Anello di ametista verde-grigia intagliata con diamanti
Orecchini a cerchio in giada intagliata
Orecchini a cerchio in giada intagliata
Orecchini a cerchio in turchese intagliato, con diamanti e oro 14 carati
Orecchini a cerchio in turchese intagliato, con diamanti e oro 14 carati

Anello in oro 14 carati e turchese
Anello in oro 14 carati e turchese







The jewels to be shaken by Renee Lewis




The diamond is mobile with the jewels of the American designer Renee Lewis ♦ ļøŽ

Not all designers are the same. The image that is fashionable now is that of a designer who looks a lot like a model (in some cases it was also) that designs very minimal jewelry or, on the contrary, with a wild imagination. Very active on social media, this type of designer is also at home on the social occasions of London, Paris, Milan, New York. There is, however, another type of designer, who is represented by Renee Lewis. Gray hair, 40 years of professional background, large bracelets and wristbands that clink to the wrist: Renee Lewis lives and works in New York. But she has not forgotten Lisbon, a small town in Ohio where she was born and where recently she has restored a period building, turned into a restaurant and bar.

Collana in oro con pendente, diamanti e zaffiri
Collana in oro con pendente, diamanti e zaffiri
In short, a profile quite different from the designers who love the now worn bloggers or (worse) the so-called influencers.
Renee Lewis has been working in Manhattan for decades, making jewelry in platinum or 18k gold, with diamonds and rubies that are reused from vintage and antique jewelry. before becoming a jewelry designer she painted, sculpted and made furniture. The most famous collection is called Shake and uses small free gems that float inside a faceted crystal case. She claims that it is not a habit: “The newly extracted diamonds are often altered through heat treatment or the filling of imperfections with the laser. Their reflections may seem artificial,” she explains. A risk that do not run the diamonds mined decades ago.

Collana in oro bianco con diamanti e ametista
Collana in oro bianco con diamanti e ametista
Collana in oro giallo con granati verdi
Collana in oro giallo con granati verdi
Collana in oro giallo con diamanti bianchi e neri
Collana in oro giallo con diamanti bianchi e neri
Collana in oro giallo con turchesi, acquamarina, opale
Collana in oro giallo con diamanti, turchesi, acquamarina, opale
Collana in oro giallo con diamanti e rubini
Collana in oro giallo con diamanti e rubini

Collana in oro giallo con diamanti e rubini
Collana a cuore in oro giallo con diamanti e rubini







Seaman Schepps story





Short history of the great American designer Seaman Schepps, a master of color ♦ ļøŽ
There are designers who have a resounding success for a shorter or longer period. And there are designers who enter history. One of these is Seaman Schepps. Son of immigrants, he became famous for his vintage-style jewelry. From the East Side of New York, at the end of the nineteenth century, Schepps moved to California, with its own shop in Los Angeles that also sold antiques in addition to jewelry. In 1931 he returned to New York, where he finally had a good success with a store on Madison Avenue.

Anello di Seaman Schepps in oro e lapislazzuli
Anello di Seaman Schepps in oro e lapislazzuli

Schepps, like many Americans of that time, regarded Europe as the beacon of creativity. Therefore, when he visited Paris, he studied Verdura’s jewels for Chanel, Suzanne Belperron, RenĆ© Boivin and Jeanne Toussaint for Cartier. These great designers have contributed to the professional growth of Schepps, which has found its artistic path: large jewelry, super retro-style bracelets, many colored stones. He was not a revolutionary of jewelry, but a painter who used the colors of the palette in an original way.

Collana con tormalina rosa, perle, zaffiri, diamanti
Collana con tormalina rosa, perle, zaffiri, diamanti

The stones were often cut irregularly, they used little diamonds, while they preferred pastel-colored stones like blue sapphires, emeralds, yellow topazes, citrines, rose quartz, jade, turquoise and lapis lazuli. In short, he has reworked already used geometries, such as the Maltese cross, but with his own style. His work continued until the late 1960s. Then, the Seaman Schepps brand was sold to Jay Bauer and Anthony Hopenjam and still exists. But the designer’s original jewels are still very sought after. Cosimo Muzzano

Orecchini con rubini sintetici e diamanti
Orecchini con rubini sintetici e diamanti
Collana e orecchini di perle coltivate e diamanti
Collana e orecchini di perle coltivate e diamanti
Orecchini in oro 18 carati, e perle di rubino
Orecchini in oro 18 carati, e perle di rubino
Collana in quarzo avventurina, giada e rubini
Collana in quarzo avventurina, giada e rubini
Orecchini con conchiglia, oro, perle
Orecchini con conchiglia, oro, perle
Bracciale in oro, gemme e diamanti
Bracciale in oro, gemme e diamanti
Bracciale Rio, in oro 18 carati, platino, pietre colorate e diamanti
Bracciale Rio, in oro 18 carati, platino, pietre colorate e diamanti
Bracciale multigemma venduto da Christie's
Bracciale multigemma venduto da Christie’s
Spilla a forma di cornucopia con perle mobili, diamanti, smeraldo
Spilla a forma di cornucopia con perle mobili, diamanti, smeraldo
Bracciale anni Cinquanta venduto da Sotheby's
Bracciale anni Cinquanta venduto da Sotheby’s

Spilla floreale con citrini
Spilla floreale con citrini

Un giovane Seam Schepps
Un giovane Seam Schepps







Wendy Brandes pop in gold

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The pop, hip-hop and post punk style in gold and platinum by Wendy Brandes ♦ ļøŽ

Wendy Brandes started as a reporter at the Wall Street Journal, then worked at CNN and was the editorial director of the People magazine website. Finally, she changed her life and moved into jewelry design in New York. Not only. Some time ago she introduced an innovative sales system for her jewelry: Wendy Brandes Concierge. The idea was to offer a particular piece of jewelry to a retailer without obligation, which she can choose from the catalog. In one city, the jeweler who accepts the proposal obtains the exclusivity of the brand. A customer then has the opportunity to purchase the jewel in the shop. If, however, no purchase is made, the jewel is returned to Wendy at no additional cost. Wendy is also committed to providing informational support via the web regarding her collections. But currently this type of partnership seems to be shelved.

Anello di fidanzamento in oro, con rubino e diamanti
Anello di fidanzamento in oro, con rubino e diamanti

And the style of the jewels? It’s easy to say: pop, post punk, hip-hop style. The line is divided into three distinct collections, inspired by the unique qualities of specific precious metals, but linked by the definition of jewelry for witty people: Wendy Brandes gold, Wendy Brandes platinum and Wendy Brandes silver.

Anello chevalier in oro con il segno iconico della donna
Anello chevalier in oro con il segno iconico della donna
Anello in oro con perla di Tahiti
Anello in oro con perla di Tahiti
Collana in oro a forma di filo spinato
Collana in oro a forma di filo spinato
Pendente ion oro con diamante a forma di margherita
Pendente ion oro con diamante a forma di margherita
Anello a forma di filo spinato, disponibile, in oro platino o argento
Anello a forma di filo spinato, disponibile, in oro platino o argento
Orecchino singolo con l'emoji del dito medio
Orecchino singolo con l’emoji del dito medio
Collana con pendente in oro satinato, onice e diamanti
Collana con pendente in oro satinato, onice e diamanti
Anello Empress Wu Dragon, in oro e lapislazzulo
Anello Empress Wu Dragon, in oro e lapislazzulo
Wendy Brandes
Wendy Brandes (da Facebook)






The long journey of Alex Soldier




Alex Soldier and his army of precious gems. The New York-based jeweler is considered one of the most creative, but also a goldsmith, designers in the United States. Yet he was born in Perm, a Russian city close to the Urals. There, in 1981, thousands of kilometers away from America’s most famous city, he started working as a jewelry designer in the largest jewelry factory in the region. Six months later he was already chief designer. The next step was to make a pair of earrings for his wife, Galina, whom she still loves and wears.

Sunny The Snail, anello in oro giallo e platino, con  zaffiri gialli, citrini, granati, diamanti
Sunny The Snail, anello in oro giallo e platino, con zaffiri gialli, citrini, granati, diamanti

He arrived in the United States in 1990 and has since won awards and accolades. Her jewels are made of 18 carat gold and platinum with the addition of precious stones. He personally works the most precious jewels and uses techniques that he has developed himself. They are lively jewels, sometimes small sculptures to wear. They were chosen, among other things, for Gwyneth Paltrow in the series The Politician on Netflix.

Anello in oro bianco e quarzo rosa
Anello in oro bianco e quarzo rosa
Orecchini con perle dorate dei Mari del Sud, diamanti neri
Orecchini con perle dorate dei Mari del Sud, diamanti neri
Anello Girasole con diamanti gialli, champagne, cognac, brown, neri e diopside
Anello Girasole con diamanti gialli, champagne, cognac, brown, neri e diopside
Orecchini Blossom con ametista, peridoto, granati, diamanti
Orecchini Blossom con ametista, peridoto, granati, diamanti
Bracciale SIlver Sunflower Leaf, con spinelli neri
Bracciale SIlver Sunflower Leaf, con spinelli neri
Spilla ispirata ai chakra in oro giallo e bianco, spessartite, granato rosso, citrino madeira e miele, peridoto, topazio, ametista, iolite, diamanti, rubini
Spilla ispirata ai chakra in oro giallo e bianco, spessartite, granato rosso, citrino madeira e miele, peridoto, topazio, ametista, iolite, diamanti, rubino







The replicants by Elizabeth Garvin




There is Going on large stones, precious pavĆ©, settings princely. And who, instead, betting everything on an idea. What then is the basis of the design: it’s not important the value of the material, but the beauty of the form. This is the path followed by an American designer named Elizabeth Garvin. She is attracted, she says, by serial nature of industrial objects, but also by the endlessly replicated shapes found in nature. The essential elements of their geometry, reproduced and transformed to become items of jewelery, are the essence of the style of Elizabeth.

Anello della collezione Stripe in oro 18 carati, argento ossidato e quarzo rutilato
Anello della collezione Stripe in oro 18 carati, argento ossidato e quarzo rutilato

Her professional career began after graduating in Arts at New York University in 1986, and after having completed her studies at Parsons School of Design at the Massachusetts College of Art. This explains why the proposal from the designer is in between industry and art to wear. The idea is to create jewelry with noble materials such as silver with some sprinkling of gold, but above all with very original forms. The jewelry is handmade in the New York studio of designers. And often they are capable of surprising for their uniqueness.

Anello della collezione Stripe in oro 18 carati, argento ossidato e diamante rosa di 1,26 carati
Anello della collezione Stripe in oro 18 carati, argento ossidato e diamante rosa di 1,26 carati
Anello con pavƩ di diamanti, argento ossidato e oro
Anello con pavƩ di diamanti, argento ossidato e oro
Anello in oro con rubellite e diamanti
Anello in oro con rubellite e diamanti
Elizabeth Garvin
Elizabeth Garvin
Orecchini in argento ossidato, oro, diamanti
Orecchini in argento ossidato, oro, diamanti bianchi e neri
Collezione Cyclone, orecchini in argento ossidato, oro, diamanti
Collezione Cyclone, orecchini in argento ossidato, oro, diamanti

Bracciale con topazio blu e diamanti blu si argento ossidato e oro
Bracciale con topazio blu e diamanti blu si argento ossidato e oro






The rare jewels of Sabba




Mysterious and refined: the jewels of Alessandro Sabbatini with his Sabba brandĀ ♦ ļøŽ

Very reserved, practically invisible. If there would were no jewels that he produced, about 40 a year, Alessandro Sabbatini could be considered a ghost. But the designer is alive, young (just over thirty years old) and refined. The jewels with his trademark, Sabba, you can find they practically only from Fd Gallery in New York. But often rings and earrings are bought by collectors who book them in advance (we have already write here).

Orecchini sferici con tsavorite e diamanti
Orecchini sferici con tsavorite e diamanti

Sabbatini perfected his profession in Carnet and Cartier. And he did not want to get off those peaks. Handmade creations, stones of the highest quality, always different pieces: it is what awaits, punctually satisfied, her fans. Not only. It also uses difficult-to-work materials, such as titanium, which give lightness. Obviously all this is not free. For her jewelry, get ready to sign a check start for 40,000 to 60,000 dollars, up to 500,000 for the most precious jewels. His jewels are sold in New York by the prestigious Fd gallery.

Orecchini con acquamarina e diamanti su platino
Orecchini con acquamarina e diamanti su platino e oro
Orecchini in titanio con diamanti
Orecchini in titanio e oro con diamanti
Orecchini chandelier con granati e diamanti
Orecchini chandelier con granati e diamanti
Orecchini con smeraldi colombiani cabochon e diamanti
Orecchini con smeraldi colombiani cabochon e diamanti
Anello in oro con diamanti bianchi e rosa
Anello in oro con diamanti bianchi e rosa

Orecchini a cerchio con diamanti e zaffiri rosa
Orecchini a cerchio con diamanti e zaffiri rosa







K/ller, jewels that challenges America




While in the US there are episodes of violence in schools and offices, the jewels with the K / ller brand, shock New York ♦

The name K / ller immediately recalls a thriller or a television series based on serial murderers and detectives. However the name is a fusion of the two designers: Katie DeGuzman and Michael Miller, former students of the Parsons School of Design in New York City. The K / ller Collection has, in any case, an aggressive style, rebellious, deliberately crude. Katie began her career in the world of jewelry when it bought a bracelet to hide a tattoo from maternal criticisms. So she met the partner with whom she started to work.

Collana Petite Bismuth in oro 10 carati
Collana Petite Bismuth in oro 10 carati
It is a transgressive couple: you can tell this even from the materials used. Ok, there is gold, but they also use oxidized metals, crude, and fish maw, arrowheads, horns, skin, stalactites, petals, porcupine quills and feathers. They say to merge a process of deconstruction with sculpture, decay and renewal, androgyny and femininity. Most of the pieces are handmade by Katie and Michael at the CFDA (a fashion incubator), a studio in downtown Manhattan. And so, this work like. Their brand is recognized globally and is sold by Helmut Lang, international flagship store. The jewelry is currently distributed in more than 50 outlets around the world. Recently K / iller launched a campaign to support the Black lives matter movement.

Orecchini Petite Bismuth in oro 10 carati
Orecchini Petite Bismuth in oro 10 carati
Orecchini Haworthia in ottone
Orecchini Haworthia in ottone
Orecchini Large Flare in ottone
Orecchini Large Flare in ottone
Collana con pendente di ametista su ottone brunito
Collana con pendente di ametista su ottone brunito

Orecchini Small Quill Rising in ottone
Orecchini Small Quill Rising in ottone







Audrius KruliÅ”, alien-jewels

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From Lithuania to New York: the irresistible rise of Audrius KruliÅ”, among opals and tourmalines ♦

Down the fences, barriers, borders, at least to design jewelry, the world does not tend to shrink. Indeed, it widens to new players, who may have been born in surprising places. This is the case of Audrius KruliÅ”, born in Lithuania and graduated at the Vilnius Fine Arts Academy in 1963. To put him out a bit and had to move to New York.

Anello in oro 18 carati con zaffiro rosa e diamanti
Anello in oro 18 carati con zaffiro rosa e diamanti

He worked as a foreman for 20 years, before creating their own jewelery brand. But in the end (it’s the American dream) was able to emerge and at Jck Las Vegas has been noted as one of the most innovative. It must be said that her jewelry is right outside of the classic tracks. Some seem alien forms landed secretly on Earth and made into rings, earrings and necklaces. It’s nothing to disturbing, mind you: just that the perimeter of the jewelry does not have that geometric regularity that characterizes the classic jewelery. Alternatively, some pieces resemble microcellular beings which instead of tentacles have protuberances with diamonds and rubies, also around a large opal. But you must not be of biological scientist to appreciate it.

Orecchini in oro con diamanti
Orecchini in oro con diamanti
Anello in oro con 4 diamanti
Anello in oro con 4 diamanti
Orecchini in oro 18 carati e diamanti
Orecchini in oro 18 carati e diamanti
Anello in oro 18 carati con opale nero e diamanti
Anello in oro 18 carati con opale nero e diamanti
Bracciale in oro con 7 tormaline e diamanti
Bracciale in oro con 7 tormaline e diamanti

Anello in oro con rubellite e diamanti
Anello in oro con rubellite e diamanti







Cicada, hidden queen of New York




The highly reserved Maison Cicada, from New York: high jewelery, exclusive pieces, maximum discretion ♦ ļøŽ

The cicada is not seen, it is hidden, yet all have heard the sound. He was inspired by this insect one of the most exclusive jewelers (and a bit mysterious) of New York, Arsavir Zarokyan, when he founded his Cicada Jewelry. His pieces are of the highest quality, aimed at a very select audience. Yet, curiously, the history of this jeweler from Armenian origins began in Istanbul’s bazaar, where at age 14 he worked in the jewelery shop of the family (there is still, apparently).

Anello in platino con diamanti e rubini
Anello in platino con diamanti e rubini
He soon learned, in short, to buy and sell stones, observe the work of artisans of the bazaar. With time, Zarokyan opened his own workshop with expert setter Aras Tirtirian, who is still his partner. Until, in 1998, Arsavir decided to move to New York with her daughter, Melissa, which since 2005 has become the designers of the Maison. Only in the US, perhaps, you can scale the success so quickly. Proposals for Cicada Jewelry jewels are inspired by classic luxury, with large stones, vaguely daring combinations, in particular in Art Nouveau or Art Deco style. But there are also imaginative creations like the pendant that holds a chick and a broken egg. Or the jewelry inspired precisely the cicadas: he has designed with this shape about 3000.

Bracciale in oro con diamanti bianchi e fancy
Bracciale in oro con diamanti bianchi e fancy
Orecchini pendenti con diamanti
Orecchini pendenti con diamanti
Anello in oro bianco con smalto ceramico e tormalina blu
Anello in oro bianco con smalto ceramico e tormalina blu
Anello in oro bianco con zaffiri
Anello in oro bianco con zaffiri

Ciondolo con opale, tormalina rosa, acquamarina e diamanti
Ciondolo con opale, tormalina rosa, acquamarina e diamanti







The new life of Pamela Love

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It’s been a few years since Red Luxury, a jewelry and watch company that designs, manufactures and distributes its brands around the world, bought Pamela Love. The New York brand thus joined the Parisian Maison Reminiscence, also purchased by Red Luxury, which in the meantime has opened offices in New York, Geneva, Dubai and Hong Kong. Pamela Love for summer 2022 proposed the Ad Infinitum collection, in 14-karat gold-plated brass in some cases with the addition of stones such as lapis lazuli, amazonite, but also synthetic coral. Prices remain anchored downwards.

Anello in argento placcato oro 14 carati e turchese
Anello in argento placcato oro 14 carati e turchese

As a true New Yorker, Pamela Love has been able to be creative and enterprising. She started making jewelry in her Brooklyn apartment in 2006. And then he expanded the business to become an established brand. Like so many of her fellow designers (who knows why) she describes herself as “strongly influenced by astronomy, astrology, alchemy”, but also in “modern urban mysticism”, whatever that means. But it doesn’t matter: the jewels she proposes, in 14 carat gold, or simply in plated brass or silver, are successful.

Anello in argento placcato oro 14 carati e lapis
Anello in argento placcato oro 14 carati e lapis
Collana in ottone placcato e corallo sintetico
Collana in ottone placcato e corallo sintetico
Orecchini in ottone placcato oro con corallo sintetico e diaspro, perle barocche
Orecchini in ottone placcato oro con corallo sintetico e diaspro, perle barocche
Collana con pendenti in ottone placcato oro, diaspro intagliato e spinello
Collana con pendenti in ottone placcato oro, diaspro intagliato e spinello
Collana in ottone placcato oro 14 carati, lapislazzuli
Collana in ottone placcato oro 14 carati, lapislazzuli

Orecchini in ottone placcato oro con perle barocche, lapis e amazzonite
Orecchini in ottone placcato oro con perle barocche, lapis, ossidiana e amazzonite







David Webb’s animals in New York




New York hosts the first exhibition dedicated to David Webb, a historical name of American jewelry. Among the most famous jewels of the Maison are the bracelets in the shape of animals, which are the subject of the exhibition. They are bracelets carved and enameled, with gold and precious stones set. All jewelry has been made in New York premises starting in 1948. David Webb gained fame after working as an apprentice for a jeweler uncle. In 1962, David Webb’s jewels won First Lady Jackie Kennedy as official state gifts.

Spilla a forma di rana del 1964 con i disegni originali
Spilla a forma di rana del 1964 con i disegni originali

David Webb’s first animal bracelet dates back to 1957 and by 1963 the company had produced an entire bestiary, featuring frogs, horses, zebra (the company’s mascot), monkeys, snakes, elephants and big cats. By the end of the Sessamta years, the smart set and all of Hollywood wore David Webb’s animal bracelets. The New York exhibition is titled A Walk in the Woods: David Webb’s Artful Animals and takes place at the Madison Avenue flagship store in New York City from September 19 to October 2. In addition to the jewels, the exhibition includes preparatory drawings, as well as photos and videos made by Noah Kalina.

Bracciale a forma di zebra
Bracciale a forma di zebra
Bracciale a forma di giraffa
Bracciale a forma di giraffa
Pantera in oro, diamanti e smeraldi
Pantera in oro, diamanti e smeraldi

David Webb
David Webb







The waves of Akaila Reid




Getting carried away by the waves can be enjoyable. Equally pleasant is wearing them. Although Akaila Johnson’s Wavy-Baby collection is actually inspired by the waves of a heart rate monitor. The Californian designer in 2020 founded the Akaila Reid brand (from the surname of her maternal grandmother) in New York City and created a collection of jewels inspired by the movement of waves, soft and slightly irregular. The jewels are in gold and are embellished with diamonds, although the designer also loves other stones, such as blue sapphire.

Bracciale in oro con diamanti
Bracciale in oro con diamanti

A passion, that for jewelry, that she was born as a child, when she received a Tiffany silver necklace as a gift. Art and design were encouraged by the grandmother. When she moved to New York she lived on the GiaƬ campus for two years, encouraged by her mother. She studied gemology and jewelry design (both hand mechanical rendering and computer aided design) and worked hard to create her own little Maison, supported by Ruby Grace, a French bulldog. Her idea is to create original jewels that can be worn every day, even with very informal clothing. She succeeded.
Anello Toi et Moi in oro 18 carati e diamanti
Anello Toi et Moi in oro 18 carati e diamanti

Collana con pendente in oro 18 carati e diamanti
Collana con pendente in oro 18 carati e diamanti
Collana Wavy-Baby in oro 18 carati
Collana Wavy-Baby in oro 18 carati
Anello Ridge Edge Solitaire in oro 18 carati e diamanti di 1,5 carati
Anello Ridge Edge Solitaire in oro 18 carati e diamanti di 1,5 carati
Anello in oro 18 carati
Anello in oro 18 carati

Anello con zaffiro e diamanti
Anello in oro con zaffiro e diamanti







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