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Gold surges. Is it time to buy or sell?

Published on January 14, 2023

Choker e bracciale rigido Navette in oro rosa

Surprisingly, compared to the forecasts of almost all the experts, the price of gold has started to increase again in recent weeks. It is a prospect that few had foreseen. So now for many the question is: buy gold or sell? Better to hurry to the jewelry store to buy a gold ring before the prices rise again? Or is it better to take advantage of the moment and sell your jewels before prices drop? Which of the two choices is the right one? To know what to do, whether to buy or sell gold, whether in the form of jewels or (for those who have the possibility) in small ingots or coins of yellow metal, however, it is good to know one thing: the price of this asset is mainly determined by geopolitical choices.

Lavorazione di gioielleria nell'atelier Crieri — Lavorazione di gioielleria nell’atelier Crieri

Historically, the price of gold rises when those with money in the bank or assets to use fear that wars, stock market crashes, high inflation, terrorism or other catastrophic events could put their wealth at risk. In that case, investing in gold is considered a choice to protect the property. For this reason, gold is considered a safe haven. Yet last year, despite the instability caused by the war in Ukraine (but not only) gold did not register the expected trend. In January 2023 gold marks an increase of just over 4.6%. Indeed, last year, in contrast to expectations, the price of gold fell a lot, after having exceeded $2,000 when the war broke out in Ukraine. Until autumn, when suddenly the price started to rise again. Prices in the last six months, in fact, mark +9.8%. Of this percentage, a large part relates to the last weeks of 2022 and the beginning of 2023: gold increased by 5.4% in one month. These data always refer to mid-January 2023.

Prezzo dell'oro a un anno — Prezzo dell’oro a un anno

Why, after surprisingly falling due to international tensions, did the price of gold rise so fast? And will it continue the race? The only certain thing is that the rise of the yellow metal is determined by two factors: the purchases of the central banks of Russia, China and some Arab countries. But not only. A large part of the purchases, for billions of dollars, take place in the shadows. In short, we do not know who is buying.

Prezzo dell'oro a 30 giorni — Prezzo dell’oro a 30 giorni

In mid-January, therefore, the price of gold is around 1,900 dollars an ounce (1 ounce equals 28.3 grams), with a 15% increase from November to mid-January 2023. Some buyers are known: the central bank Chinese announced purchases of 30 tons of bullion in December, but had already put another 32 tons in the vault the month before. Officially, the People’s Bank of China holds 2,010 tons of gold, equal to 3.4% of total world reserves. According to many analysts, China’s purchases could continue, pushing up the price of gold. But China is not the only country to shop for bullion: many other central banks are accumulating bullion: in the first nine months of 2022, world gold reserves increased by 673 tons, with a sprint in the third quarter, which recorded purchases for 399 tons.

Analysts’ accounts, however, lack 300 tons of ghost gold. Someone bought them, but we don’t know who. The China? Other countries acting in the shadows? The countries enriched by the sales of gas and oil? Perhaps. Many, for example, indicate Russia as the buyer, who however would prefer not to advertise the purchases. The reason would be linked to the sanctions: Russia is a major gold exporter, but today it is unable to sell it and, therefore, the State buys it to support the mining sector.

Shopping in Cina — Shopping di gioielli in Cina

But, in short, buy or sell gold?
As long as the international situation remains tense, amid war in Ukraine and symptoms of an economic downturn, many central banks and investment funds will probably see fit to set aside some bullion. Added to this is that the sanctions against Russia are probably intended to drain the flow of gold on the market: less yellow metal in circulation also means prices that tend to rise. This does not mean that the price of gold will continue to rise like a cake in the oven: historically after large increases the price of gold decreases, even if in the last 20 years the value of gold has increased by 561%. But at the moment the situation is this. Whether the price of 1900 dollars an ounce is convenient to buy or sell therefore depends on the time perspective of your investment.

Korloff from black to pink

Published on January 6, 2023

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Orecchini in oro rosa con 192 diamanti, per 2,50 carati

The Luna collection by the Parisian brand Korloff: gold, diamonds and many rounded geometries ♦

Hold a record is a good starting point, even for the jewels: the Parisian brand Korloff can boast of a record not little, that of the largest black diamond in the world, the 88 carat weight, cut with 57 perfect edges. It is insured for $ 37 million. The Korloff Black is the soul and symbol of society and it is showed around the world for decades.

But of course, the Maison also offers a lot of other jewels.

Anyway, it all started in 1978, when Daniel Paillasseur conceived the brand Korloff Paris, inspired in part by the journey of Korloff family Sapojnikov from Russia to France. In the nineteenth century this precious stone belonged for several generations to the Russian family of Karloff-Sapozhnikov. And according to legend, the Karloff Noir brings good luck and prosperity to those who touch it. Apart from the black diamond that has given him fame, the Parisian brand produces high-level jewelry, as well as watches and other luxury products, such as perfumes. Korloff has 50 boutiques around the world.

Anello Korlove in oro rosa e diamanti neri

Anello in oro bianco e diamanti della collezione Eclat, ispirata alla piramide dl Louve

Orecchini della collezione Eclat in oro rosa e diamanti

orecchini soleil — Orecchini Soleil in oro giallo e diamanti

Collezione di alta gioielleria Divine Nature, anello con diamanti

Is it worth buying jewelry when there is inflation?

Published on December 17, 2022

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Gioielli di Roberto Coin. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Is it worth buying jewelry even if inflation is high? Conversely, if inflation continues is it a good idea to see the jewels? And maybe it’s time to buy gold to hedge against rising prices? If you ask yourself these questions, read this article: we try to answer them, but with a premise: be wary of those who tell you they can guess the future. There has never been a human being who knows, for sure, how things will go, Nor an astrologer, a psychic, but not even an expert on anything. That said, some trends can be identified with relative certainty. So, with prices rising, is it worth buying (or selling) jewelry?

Prezzo dell'oro nel 2022 per oncia, in dollari — Prezzo dell’oro nel 2022 per oncia, in dollari

The price of gold
Let’s start talking about the yellow metal. Because it is obvious that buying or selling jewels or bijoux of little value are not an investment and inflation changes little. The value of an 18-karat gold jewel, i.e. containing 75% gold (the rest is made up of different metals: pure gold is 24-karat), will instead be more linked to the trend of the yellow metal on the markets international. So, given that 2022 was a year with high inflation in Europe and the US, and many other countries, how did the price of gold fare? Let’s answer immediately: not very well. But not too bad either. The graph, updated to December 2022, offers a concise answer. If you want to understand why gold hasn’t followed inflation, read on.

Prezzo dell'oro, in dollari, a 25 anni — Prezzo dell’oro, in dollari, a 25 anni

You must first know that the price of gold depends above all on the trades on the international market. Gold is mainly traded on the London market, the US futures market and the Shanghai Gold Exchange. The largest producers of gold are China, Australia, the United States, South Africa, Russia, Peru and Indonesia, while the largest consumers of gold jewelery are India, China, the United States, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Russia and the United Arab Emirates. Therefore, when you buy or sell a gold jewel you must take into account that the price summarizes an average of those determined in many different countries. If, for example, China’s economy slows down due to the restrictions decided to deal with the covid, Chinese women will buy fewer jewels and, probably, the price of gold will fall. By contrast, gold jewelry purchases have increased in the United States. It is an extreme synthesis, but it is to give an idea.

Prezzo dell'oro, in dollari, a 50 anni — Prezzo dell’oro, in dollari, a 50 anni

In addition to this factor, i.e. the performance of the economy in countries such as China, inflation in 2022 also caused an increase in interest rates. This means two things: government-issued bonds (more or less in all countries) with higher yields and, for the United States, a stronger dollar (for the same reason, that is, for more attractive interest rates for investors, who buy dollars driving up the price). However, according to the World Gold Council, all in all the gold price has held up quite well, taking these negative factors into account. In December, the price of gold in dollars per ounce (which corresponds to about 28 grams) was more or less 1% lower than 12 months earlier. Compared to the stock market indices, which fell much more, it therefore held up better.

Lingotti e monete d'oro — Lingotti e monete d’oro

How will it go in the coming months? The price of gold is often linked to geopolitical factors. Gold is considered a safe-haven asset, which is bought when there is a lot of uncertainty. The war in Ukraine or other factors of international instability can push gold purchases. If, on the contrary, the world is a little less dangerous, the price of gold will probably tend to fall. Another factor that could affect the price of gold in 2023 is, as mentioned, the interest rate factor. Both the American and European central banks have announced further rate hikes. If this is the case, many will prefer to buy dollar or euro bonds rather than yellow metal. Conversely, a climate of instability could push central banks to buy themselves large quantities of gold to reserve. Furthermore, if the stock market falls further, many investors could be tempted to seek shelter in assets considered safer, including gold. But as we wrote: be wary of those who say they know how to read the future, but take into account the macroeconomic scenarios.

Is it worth buying gold jewelry?
Inflation looks set to linger for a while longer. And if you take a look at the charts published on this page you will notice that gold has risen a lot in the last 20 years: it was quoted at around 250 dollars at the beginning of the new century and now it is somewhere between 1700 and 1800 dollars. but it hit 2000 a couple of years ago. In 2016, however, it was just above $1,000. This will tell you that gold is not a safe investment (there are no safe investments), but that it has held high levels over the last 10-15 years. Impossible to establish whether it will increase further or decrease in the next few years. But it is possible that it will still remain well above $1500. We translate: if you buy 18-karat gold jewellery, better still it would be 22-karat, you can have a good chance of protecting your purchase from inflation or, at least, of keeping a good part of the investment. With a little luck you could even make money if the yellow metal returns to the high levels of a few years ago. But even selling your jewels can be convenient, if you bought them before 2008 when gold was much cheaper (and if you bought them at a fair price, of course).

Gioielli a GemGèneve 2019. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Nanis discovers the ancient charm of paisley

Published on December 11, 2022

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Collana Paisley in oro e pavé di diamanti

The ancient charm of the paisley has conquered the modern design of Nanis, the jewelery Maison founded and directed by Laura Bicego. The shape of the paisley has an origin that is lost in history. Drawings with this shape resembling a drop with a curved tip have been found in the decorations of the great Mesopotamian civilizations and in Persia, until its diffusion in the Cashmere area and throughout India. Nanis has reinterpreted the silhouette of the drop (but for others the origin is a leaf) of the paisley with the technique that distinguishes the Venetian brand.

Orecchini con diamanti della collezione Paisley

The Cachemire collection includes 18-carat gold jewels with the usual refined ribbed burin workmanship, with hand engraving, together with pavé diamonds. The paisley shape is used for earrings, rings, also in the toi et moi version, as well as as a pendant for a necklace made up of a series of drops with curved tips concatenated to form a rich jewel closed in the center by an element with diamonds. With the same shape there is also a pendant to be used as a point of light for a thin chain.

Orecchini a bottone in oro millerighe e diamanti

Collana con pendente in oro e pavé di diamanti

Anello Toi et Moi in oro e pavé di diamanti

IsabelleFa, a chain for two

Published on December 5, 2022

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Marriage between German tradition and Belgian creativity. From the union, also in life, of Isabelle Fagnoul with Hans-Georg Mössner, IsabelleFa was born, a company that operates in the Pforzheim area and which has brought a breath of fresh air to Germany, but not only. A story that needs a prologue. The company behind the IsabelleFa brand was born well before the romantic union between Belgium and Germany. In fact, in 1955 the Emil Mössner Goldwarenfabrik was founded, a factory in the town of Eisingen on the initiative of a specialized goldsmith and silversmith. Emil Mössner had directed the company on processes such as the artisanal production of gold chains.

Bracciale Grace in platino, con 6,6 carati di diamanti

Over the years, the workshop has grown into a factory. And here comes the founder’s son, the goldsmith master Hans-Georg Mössner, who, after meeting Isabelle at the Pforzheim goldsmith school, took over the management of Emil Mössner Goldwarenfabrik in the mid-1980s. The Isabelle Fa brand was born from the company and from the union of the couple in 1987. The result is the use of the company’s goldsmith production techniques for product lines that have Nordic design, simple but not boring, their aesthetic philosphy.

Collier Eternelle in oro rosa e diamanti

Orecchini in oro rosa e pavé di diamanti

The nail cover rings and earrings for AirPods by Bijules

Published on December 3, 2022

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Anello copri unghia Serpent in oro e diamanti

The designer and former DJ in New York, Jules Kim, who founded the Bijules brand: a jewelry outside the conventions ♦

Earrings that serve not to lose the AirPods, rings that replace nail polish: these are the unusual jewels of Bijules. On the pages of gioiellis.com often we tell the stories of new designers. There is a story, for example, which is replicable for a large number of new jewelers. It thus plays: from childhood wanted to make the jewelry designer. Then, he/she has attended the Central Saint Martins or something of similar, finally after a degree from Gia gave birth to their brand. In a nutshell, the curriculum that is expected of those who create jewelry on the international stage. But there are exceptions.

Jules Kim is one of these «black sheep», that is innovative, of the jewelry. Until about ten years ago she made the promoter and DJ in New York nightclubs. She had her fun until, by a hard choice, decided that the world of jewelry was the most asleep all ( “it’s boring”, she said) and she, accustomed to the night watches, he could give a jolt. The result is Bijoules, a brand that plays on the name of the founder and the word bijoux. She has had her reason: you can not say that Jules Kim jewels are conventional.

X-Tend, Chimento’s flexible jewels

Published on November 26, 2022

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Collana a catena in oro rosa 18 carati, con pendente e diamanti

Gold rings and bracelets, but soft, able to adapt to the surface of the body. Chimento has also found the formula to satisfy aesthetics and wearability with its jewels. The recipe is called X-Tend, which is also the name of the collection that includes rings, bracelets, but also earrings and necklaces with pendants. With a difference compared to other solutions that offer flexible jewels: in this case it is possible to lengthen not only the narrow links of the rings, but also those that give life to the chains used for the necklaces. The links are extensible, with rounded lines and smooth surfaces. In short, it is a reinterpretation of the classic link chain.

Anello X-Tend in oro bianco 18 carati e diamanti

The jewels of the X-Tend collection are all offered in the three versions of the classic gold colors (yellow, white or pink), with the variant of elements with pavé diamonds. Chimento, the historic jewelery company founded in Vicenza in 1964, has returned to its former glory after a difficult period and is now led by Mario Chimento, son of the founder Adriano who passed away at the end of 2021.

Bracciale in oro rosa a maglia estensibile con diamanti

Bracciale in oro bianco 18 carati e diamanti

Collana a catena in oro giallo 18 carati, con dettaglio in diamanti

Collana a catena in oro giallo 18 carati, con pendente e diamanti

Orecchini in oro rosa 18 carati e diamanti

The Heartbeat of Unoaerre

Published on November 17, 2022

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All right, it is unromantic to remember it, but the heart of those who give a gift, perhaps a jewel, beats close to where the wallet is often kept. The two aspects are not separate: one may have the desire to give a jewel as a gift, but without excessive spending. This aspect has been thought of by Unoaerre, an Italian company specializing in gold jewellery, with its fashion jewelery collections which, however, do not give up on using the precious metal. As in the Batticuore (heartbeat) collection, which offers jewels with the universal shape of the organ button conventionally the seat of feeling.

The Batticuore collection is made up of yellow gold and natural diamonds, but at an affordable price. The secret lies in the choice of the gold alloy, in this case 9 carats, which serves to contain the price of the jewels. For example, the gold bracelet with the inscription Love is offered at a price of 260 euros, up to a ring made up of many hearts in a row for 590 euros. In some pieces the gold is combined with mother-of-pearl inserts, without deviating too much from the average price.

The future in the mosaics of the Sibyls

Published on November 14, 2022

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Anello Odalisque: la superficie superiore può ruotare

Three virtuous women of the ancient Roman mosaic technique and jewelery are the soul of Le Sibille, a Maison that has great success especially abroad

The irresistible charm of the past. But with the impetus of those who see the future: with these premises Le Sibille proposes itself with its bridge between the ancient tradition of mosaic and modern technology that makes it possible to reduce the tesserae in miniature to compose jewels with an ambiguous flavor: they are part of the world of the past or are they proposed as modern accessories? Certainly Le Sibille also have the merit of having brought back to life a technique, that of the Roman minute mosaic, which risked being extinguished: it is used only in the Vatican for the restoration of ancient works of art.

Anello con scarabeo in oro 18 carati, brillanti, micromosaico

The idea is of three Roman women-artists: Camilla Bronzini, Francesca Neri Serneri and Antonella Perugini. Result: the rings, bracelets and collabne (which you see in the images), are made using gold, precious stones and small tesserae that make up classic figures, but also with an eye to the current taste, as in the case of the skull surrounded by rubies. For a jewel, 60 days of processing are required and, of course, with the artisan realization each piece is unique. They are also popular in the East, as demonstrated by the presence of Le Sibille at the recent Hong Kong International Gem and Jewelery Show.

Anello Cherry blossom in oro 18 carati, zaffiri, micro mosaico

Orecchini in oro 18 carati, micro mosaico

Orecchini Shiva, oro 18 carati, zaffiri blu, micro mosaico

Yemen ring in oro e micro mosaico — Yemen ring in oro 18 carati e micro mosaico

Giordini Embroideries

Published on November 9, 2022

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The gold of Arezzo seen through the jewels of Giordini, a story begun in 1964 ♦

In 1964 Olga Giordini founded the company that bears his name and which lies in the gold district of Arezzo. After half a century, the Giordini remains a family business, offering jewelry craftsmanship, an Italian special way. Parenthesis: Giordana Giordini was elected president in the spring of the Goldsmiths section of Confindustria (industrial association). The Giordini company, albeit with a long tradition, it is not anchored only to the classic, but also seeks its way to the renewal of its proposal. The idea is to bring together in a single jewel sculptural artistry and plastic “hand made” through the creativity of designers, artisans and artists, with the rules of industrial production. In short, the ability to spend wisely by a model in wax modeling unique and artistic objects produced in series. Here are two of the latest examples of their proposal. The Barocco collection, with curved signs, and of course made with gold. Another novelty is the Intrecci collection, with soft lines, like a golden lace.

The technique used
Interesting technical description of the series Ricami (embroidery). It includes jewelry made of gold with mixed media, which combining parts electroforming on which are placed perforated plates and diamond from various designs. A frame of this type presents a recess that frames where there is the perforated plate. The outline can end right or smerlettato, can wrap the entire perimeter of the tunnel or only part of it. The technique is basically “a signet” and is ancient, generally used for the stones. Instead of gems, they are used plates, perforated by delicate designs to different inspirations: floral, geometric and arabesque.
It is a process that is perceived as clean and simple, but in reality is hard-working, as you must be perfectly balanced in both the composition of the design, both in the assembly of the whole which has to ensure adherence and balance between the parties. The perforated plate requires a long process of preparation of the design is the result of processing and aesthetic choices accurate then transferred, in the production phase, in technological support able to preserve the freshness of the sketch hand made with great attention to detail.

The tunnel, which runs under the laser on the diamond plate, brings transparency and lightness to the metal, turning it into a real “gold lace”, a sort of “embroidery” metal, which is the central character of the composition. Predominates over form, highlighting the movement of solid and void and drawings transparent and thin confer grace and femininity to the jewel, the light when passing through creates attractive games of light and dark, of peek-evoking sell the intangible grace lace.
The process is long because these tunnels are particularly fragile, they must be carried out and finished with delicacy and care. In fact, the assembly is complex and must be carried out with scrupulous attention to give the plate a smooth movement without tearing the thin threads of gold embroidery, and then the final finishing, strictly by hand, makes use of polishing and polishing and electroplating selective in contrast to some parts, to define the design and enhance its characteristics.

Anello della collezione Smalti di Giordini

Orecchini della collezione Ricami d'Oro — Orecchini della collezione Ricami d’Oro

Anelli della collezione Ricami d'Oro — Anelli della collezione Ricami d’Oro

Giordini, collezione Ricami d'oro — Giordini, Ricami d’oro

The evocative world of Elena Okutova

Published on November 8, 2022

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Anello a forma di turbante ottomano. Argento, oro, crisoprasio

From St. Petersburg to Moscow to Geneva. Elena Okutova is one of the new generation Russian designers, who combine the Russian goldsmith tradition with the desire to innovate. The designer returned to GemGèneve autumn edition, where she was also present last year, but in the Vivarium Quartet area, while last year she was Emerging Talent. Her jewels are elaborate, dense and made with the use of traditional techniques, including silver, enamel and gold, which are accompanied by gems. In addition to the way of working rings or pendants, the jewels also reflect Russian traditions, fairy tales, tales and folklore, with references to ancient history.

Anello con ametista, argento, oro, smalto, zaffiri. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Elena Okutova studied artistic metalworking at Moscow State University and founded her own brand in 2009 in tandem with her mother Irina, who accompanies her. The jewels are first modeled by hand in wax and then made with engraving, enamelling, setting. Oriental references are intertwined, such as the Ottoman turban-shaped ring, but also with Chinese or contemporary art. They are unique pieces that make the designer’s work original and evocative at the same time.

elena okutova anello con prasiolite Copyright gioiellis — Anello Japanese Garden, con un presiolite al centro

Anello Japanese Garden, con fiori di loto, draghi con tre draghi e pesci koi che nuotano a monte. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Japanese Garden ring, fianco — Japanese Garden ring, in argento, oro, smalto. Anello Japanese Garden, con fiori di loto, draghi con tre draghi e pesci koi che nuotano a monte. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Japanese Garden ring, esterno. Anello Japanese Garden, con fiori di loto, draghi con tre draghi e pesci koi che nuotano a monte. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Anello in argento, oro, rodolite, granati, zaffiri viola. Anello Japanese Garden, con fiori di loto, draghi con tre draghi e pesci koi che nuotano a monte. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Anello in argento oro, gemme Swarovski, ispirato alla melagrana e all’impero ottomano. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Meini in the sign of Florence

Published on November 7, 2022

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Meini Gioielli, the Florentine goldsmith’s tradition always has its charm ♦ ︎

The story is that of many other artisan realities of jewelery: the young apprentice who learns the secrets of craftsmanship, get to own business, opens his shop and also finds his stylistic way. So is born Meini Gioielli, a Florentine artisan shop. The story begins in 1963, when at the age of 14, Cesare Meini “entered as an apprentice in the artisan workshop Ricci, one of the most famous masters in Florence in the 1960s.”

Anello in filigrana in oro, diamanti, acquamarina

The shop is located right in the heart of Florence, near the Ponte Vecchio. Here, Cesare Meini learns the ornamental design, shaping, the art of the drilling and, above all, the engraving. In the sign of the Florentine goldsmith tradition, it accumulates experience until 1971, when he get to be on ufficial register of craftsman and opens a goldsmith workshop in the historic center of Florence. In 1977 the activity was transferred to Rignano sull’Arno, a village near Florence, where the Tuscan goldsmith he still realize their creations, together with their children Leonardo and Lorenzo. Meini’s jewelry remains anchored in Tuscan style and tradition: white and yellow gold, worked, perforated, with floral forms and sometimes precious stones of a certain volume.

Anello in oro giallo, diamanti e smeraldo

bracciale oro diamanti — Bracciale in filigrana con oro 18 carati e diamanti

Anello in oro bianco e giallo 18 carati, diamanti e acquamarina

Flexible fope also for men

Published on November 3, 2022

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Bracciale in oro bianco e diamanti neri Eka Tiny

All the major jewelry brands have discovered the men’s market. If, until a few years ago, men’s jewels were in most cases inspired by a military, austere style, with the use of steel and leather, today even brands like Fope have noticed a new segment of customers ready to spend for luxury jewelry. In short, no longer just the classic gold chain or a thin bracelet hidden under the cuff of the shirt, but jewels to show off, in gold and precious stones. Jewels that have a style that derives from the collections for the ladies, but in sizes suitable for the male build.

Bracciale della collezione Vendôme for men in oro rosa e diamanti neri

Last year Fope opened its ball in the male universe with the first jewels, which multiplied within 12 months. Today the Fope jewels dedicated to men are developed according to the five most famous collections of the brand: Vendôme and Panorama (for the flat knit version of the Novecento knit), Prima e Solo (the round version) and Eka (the first collection to launch Flex’it in 2007). The brand also offers cufflinks, Flex’it rings and 18 gold necklaces. The black diamonds that characterize the line and the high technological content (the flexible mesh system is patented) promise an appeal even for those who love highly innovative solutions.

Anello della collezione Panorama in oro rosa e diamanti neri

Gemelli in oro bianco e diamanti neri Solo

Bracciale della collezione Prima in oro rosa e diamanti neri

The new Art Dèco by Roberto Coin

Published on October 31, 2022

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Rose gold ring with diamonds, lapislazuli, turquoise, with diamonds, lapislazuli, with diamonds, lapislazuli, turquoise, malachite, red agate, mother of pearl and black jade and ring with diamonds

Art Deco is about to turn one hundred years old. The name, in fact, is the abbreviation for Arts Décoratifs, and it is a style that appeared for the first time in France shortly before the First World War, but which officially took its name from the International Exhibition of Decorative and Industrial Arts held in Paris in 1925. Despite this, the art deco style is in excellent health, as demonstrated by the jewelry line launched a few years ago by Roberto Coin, which continues to be renewed.

Rose gold pendants with lapislazuli and diamonds and Rose gold pendant with diamonds

The collection of the Italian jeweler has recorded a good success and that is why the Maison has fed the catalog with always new variations. The jewels are made with the typical materials of the brand: yellow and pink gold, black jade, mother of pearl, deep blue lapis lazuli, malachite and turquoise, with the addition of pieces with white diamonds. The long necklaces with pendants, the new multicolored rings and the tassel-shaped earrings are the new entries of the collection.

Rose gold earrings with lapislazuli and diamonds

Rose gold ring with diamonds, lapislazuli, turquoise, malachite, red agate, mother of pearl and black jade; Rose gold ring with diamonds

Crieri makes wisteria bloom

Published on October 21, 2022

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Wisteria blooms early: Crieri doesn’t wait for spring to launch a new series of jewels. The Glicine (wisteria) collection. The plant, wisteria, was named after the botanist Thomas Nuttall in memory of the American physician and anatomist Caspar Wistar, it inspired rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces, made around the drop motif. Indeed, the petals of the wisteria flower resemble drops gathered in clusters. Instead of the violet color, the Wisteria collection features the classic colors of 18K gold and diamonds.

Anello Glicine con gocce in oro e tre diamanti briolette

Alongside the shape reminiscent of the clusters of the wisteria flower, with the drops arranged in clusters interrupted by a diamond, the collection also presents an interpretation of the classic moi et toi, where a briolette-cut diamond contrasts with a drop in gold . Even the earrings follow the same stylistic key, with drops in gold together with diamonds with the same shape, both in the button model and in the pendant ones. The bracelets are also made up of gold drops alternating with small diamonds, as is the necklace, consisting of a thin chain and a central pendant made with pavé diamonds, or with small gold drops lined up and interspersed with a diamond. With a teardrop cut, of course.

Collana con pendente in oro e diamanti — Collana con pendente in oro e diamante a goccia

Orecchini a bottone con gocce in oro e diamanti

Breil’s Magnetica System in gold color

Published on October 18, 2022

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In ancient times, magnetism was considered a mysterious phenomenon. Today physics knows perfectly the mechanisms, which are used in the most varied activities Even in jewelry. Magnetic closures, for example, have long been used by Breil in its Magnetica System collection. The contact closure type allows the jewelry collection to be transformed in many different ways: chains and metal wires can be bracelets or necklaces in a simple way. Each single element can be worn alone or combined with others, and hooked through the magnetic closures.

Collane della collezione Magnetica System indossate

Now Breil adds an Ip gold shade to the collection. The yellow gold color warms the metal used for the bijoux produced by Binda Italia. The Comet bracelet and necklace made up of six thin chains dotted with small elements of polished IP gold steel are part of the line. The Black Sun bracelet and necklace elements, on the other hand, add polished IP Gold steel to a string of black spinel spheres. All the new elements are equipped with a magnetic closure and are compatible with all the creations in the collection.

Bracciale in acciaio colore Ip gold e spinelli neri

Collana-bracciale a più fili in acciaio Ip gold

Bracciale in acciaio Ip gold con chiusura magnetica

The dance of Nanis becomes Elite

Published on October 17, 2022

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Orecchini pendenti con boule d'oro e diamanti

The ovoid spheres of Nanis, which the Venetian Maison calls boule, are the trademark of the brand founded by Laura Bicego. These yellow gold balls, scratched by hand with a burin and juxtaposed from time to time with milky-looking diamonds or stones, are the basis of many collections. Among the most successful, the Dancing in the rain line has been declined with as many variations. A sum of the style and compositional possibilities offered by this basic element, the boule, is translated into the Dancing Elite collection.

Orecchini in oro e diamanti Dancing Elite

The spheres of the collection are made in the usual way: made one by one, they are composed of two shells welded together and then placed in a special oven to harden. They are then connected to each other with small gold rings, with precision and patience. Then, they are ready to be engraved with a process that also makes them soft. Those of the Dancing Elite collection are no exception, alternating with small lines composed of white diamonds.

Prada’s eternal gold (because it is recycled)

Published on October 14, 2022

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Prada too discovers the right way to recycled gold. The apparel brand announced Eternal Gold, made from recycled gold and traceable diamonds. In short, good practices are fairly widespread in a world that demands more respect for the environment. The collection is presented, by agencies and websites, as a debut in the jewelry of the Milanese brand. Even if the decision to offer gold jewelry and not just fashion bijoux was made in 2019, three years ago. The novelty, if anything, concerns the choice of 100% recycled gold according to the standards of the Chain of Custody established by the Responsible Jewelry Council, as stated by Timothy Iwata, Prada Jewerly Director, according to which this choice is not common to any other jewelry or luxury fashion house in the world.

Bracciale serpente in oro con anima in titanio

It is true that brands like Monica Vinadier or PdPaola have long used recycled gold, but Prada adds the possibility of verifying authenticity and provenance through the Consortium Aura blockchain. In addition, Prada also offers traceability of small diamonds, while usually only those from half a carat upwards have an identity card that certifies a fair origin. The jewels are made in Valenza and have a very clean, simple appearance, with the prevalence of large volumes and with the laser-engraved Prada brand clearly in evidence.

Collana girocollo indossata dalla la musicista coreana naturalizzata canadese Somi Jeon

The theme is gold, while the design takes up the usual symbology of hearts and snakes (with a titanium core to make the bracelet flexible), but with a style that matches that of the Maison’s clothing. Prices: from 1500 euros for the simplest ring to 55,000 euros for the most precious piece. Faces of the collection launch are American poet and activist Amanda Gorman, American actress, model and singer-songwriter Maya Hawke, daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, and Canadian-born Korean musician Somi Jeon.

Una pubblicità della collezione Eternal Gold

In Florence the embroidery by Massai Orafi

Published on October 6, 2022

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Anello Munch in oro giallo 18 carati, diamanti

The ancient tradition of the chisel in the laboratory of Massai Orafi in Florence ♦

The art in Florence is not only one found in the halls of the Uffizi, under the arches of Santa Maria Novella, or of many masterpieces that constitute a unique heritage in the world. There is also the art passed down for generations and applied to objects such as jewelry. The goldsmith’s art of Florentine artisans, in fact, is one of the most famous and appreciated.

Anello in oro bianco e giallo, con tormaline rosa e diamanti

If you want to have a testimony, look Massai Orafi in Firenze. The company was opened in 1950 by master goldsmith Franco Massai, and now managed by his sons Gianni, Andrea and Enrico, using traditional processing methods (you can see them in the movie) and, above all, it preserves the style that characterizes the city of jewelery lily, with fretwork and engraving, typical Florentine goldsmith’s art, together with the use of precious stones and pearls. And more, the company has kept the laboratory in the historic center of Florence, on the top floor of a tower house of the 16th century that you can visit. There are no ghosts, be calm, but experts craftsmen which are alive and well.

Pendente in oro a forma di giglio, simbolo di Firenze

Bracciale Reticolato, antica tecnica incisione e saldatura a fuoco

Create your gold ring with 3D

Published on October 4, 2022

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The Internet offers many possibilities: for example, to design and make jewelry in silver, gold, bronze or titanium in 3D ♦

If you have ever dreamed of creating a gold, silver or bronze ring, know that now it is possible, without leaving home. All you need is a computer and an internet connection. The idea comes from Jweel, a start-up that has launched its first website dedicated to the creation and printing of 3D jewelry. They are jewelry made of metal, not plastic. They can be gold, silver, brass, titanium or steel. You can create a ring with a design of your choice, even a fantasy one, with a personalization. Maybe linked to the date of a birthday, a name, an anniversary.

Or you can choose and modify one of the many models proposed (there are dozens). But you can also look at and choose the creations of other users of the site. With the web browser you can design the jewel in 3D in a very simple way. You choose the look and the material, then you order. Skimlab proposes the creation of jewels online and 3D printing through the Jweel website. Furthermore, Skimlab can directly print the steel jewels or prepare a mold for your trusted goldsmith’s shop. It really is that easy.

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