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Pearls and design by Alessandra Donà

Published on November 13, 2023

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Orecchini in oro rosa con perle South Sea e zaffiri rosa

She has remained off the radar of the media, yet Alessandra Donà has conquered a non-secondary place on the jewelry market, especially the one that focuses on exports. The brand, in fact, regularly participates in trade fairs such as the one in Singapore or the Jck in Las Vegas. A sign that the jewels of the Vicenza-based brand meet the taste of a varied public who loves the modern and essential lines that characterize collections such as Friday Night or Timeless, consisting of earrings, necklaces or rings in gold with pearls and pavé of precious or semi-precious stones. precious.

Anello in oro con perla e zaffiri rosa — Gold ring with pearl and pink sapphires

Although it is evidently well established in the jewelry market, not much is known about Alessandra Donà. In the short autobiographical notes it is indicated that she took her first steps in the world of pearls during her collaboration with some of the most important international fashion houses. She has also traveled to Europe and the East for many years, perfecting her experience and knowledge of the market and the most important pearl growing regions in the world. After producing for third parties, since 2009 she has launched the brand under her own name. Among other things, the brand was founded in an Italian Renaissance building, Palazzo Capra Querini, in Vicenza. Alessandra Donà explains her style with the intention of proposing jewels “that do not abandon themselves to the temptation of futile trends, but that trace the future in the imaginary axis that harmoniously unites the greatness of the past with the expressions of the future”.

Mono orecchini con perla nera South Sea e labradorite — Mono earrings with black South Sea pearl and labradorite

Anello in oro con perla — Gold ring with pearl

Anello in oro con perla e tsavoriti — Gold ring with pearl and tsavorites

Bracciale in oro e tsavoriti — Gold and tsavorite bracelet

Collana in oro e pavé di zaffiri rosa — Necklace in gold and pink sapphire pavé

Mono orecchino ion oro con perla — Single gold ion earring with pearl

Orecchini in oro, perle, zaffiri rosa — Earrings in gold, pearls, pink sapphires

Pearl Odyssey in GemGèneve

Published on October 5, 2023

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Paraphrasing an old (beautiful) film by Stanley Kubrick, the new edition of GemGèneve (2-5 November) can be characterized as 2023, A Pearl Odyssey. Because a special focus is dedicated to this fruit of the sea, including precious vintage jewels, gems and design pieces. The Pearl Odyssey exhibition brings together over 30 jewels and extraordinary pieces: the Chaumet maison, the Flee Project collective, a private collection and several partner exhibitors took part in this project.

Devant de corsage by Vever, 1900. Faerber Collection

Natural pearls are wonderful. With their extraordinary beauty, these rare gems have fascinated the world for thousands of years. They take decades to form, and for this reason they are a priceless natural treasure. We have decided to pay homage to them with this discovery-exhibition, in November 2023, to reveal this hidden beauty to visitors. The perfection of natural pearls lies in their very imperfection. Each pearl is unique in size, shape, color and luster. It can be round, oval, baroque or even teardrop-shaped. The color varies from pure white to deep black, passing through a wide range of shades: pink, champagne, or even iridescent blue-green, reminiscent of the wings of a dragonfly.
Ronny Totah, Co-founder of GemGenève

Ronny Totah, organizzatore di GemGenève e co-fondatore dell'evento. Foto: G.Maillot — Ronny Totah. Photo: G.Maillot

The space was designed by Flee Project. The exhibition allows a dive into the atmosphere of the pearl divers of the Persian Gulf and other places, presents jewels of imperial origin, or embellished with an extraordinary pearl, but also the creativity of the greatest jewelers. The exhibition itinerary ends with a scientific note and, with the support of the Swiss Institute of Gemology (SSEF), which presents the history of the study of pearls since the last century, with the theme of the differentiation between fine pearls and cultured pearls. From Joseph Chaumet’s first experiments to the cutting-edge techniques developed by the partner laboratory, this last space offers a complete overview of the different evaluation methods that allow us to determine the quality and origin of all the pearls in the world.

Due bracciali-orologio in oro, perle, smeraldi. @Nils Herrmann — Two watch bracelets in gold, pearls, emeralds. @Nils Herrmann

For several years the pearl has returned to the protagonist scene in the world of jewellery. Considered obsolete or too classic for a long time, today it is a source of inspiration for a new generation of jewelers.

Bracciale con perle e diamanti di Cartier, 1962. Faerber collection — Pearl and diamond bracelet by Cartier, 1962. Faerber collection

A collection for Mikimoto’s 130th anniversary

Published on July 3, 2023

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Turning 130 and feeling young. It is a feeling experienced by the designers of Mikimoto, the Japanese Maison synonymous with jewelery with pearls, which is celebrating its important anniversary. And, of course, the best way to celebrate is to present a new collection. The result would have satisfied Kokichi Mikimoto, the founder of the company who in 1983 created the process for obtaining cultured pearls. In addition to the collection, to celebrate the anniversary Mikimoto has produced videos that underline sustainability in the production of pearls, to implement a zero-emission farming system capable of collecting and recycling the waste from the process. Previously, when the pearls were collected, the shells and the rest of the mollusk were thrown away: now Mikimoto reuses and recycles the waste.

Ciondolo Splash con perle Akoya e zaffiri — Splash pendant with Akoya pearls and sapphires

Collagen and conchiolin, the pearl protein, are extracted for use in cosmetics and food supplements, while oyster shells are repurposed for decorative use. The 130th birthday collection is a mix of new jewels and past designs, produced in limited editions. The pearls, mostly of the Akoya type, but not only, were combined with white gold, diamonds and blue sapphires. It is a very varied collection, with prices starting from 640 dollars to 246,000 dollars for the diamond necklace with a pendant composed of a rare pink conch pearl.

Collana con diamanti, oro bianco e perla conch — Necklace with diamonds, white gold and conch pearl

Collana con perle multicolori — Necklace with multicolored pearls

Spella Giardino misterioso con diamanti e perle conch — Mysterious Garden brooch with diamonds and conch pearls

Orecchini con perle Akoya e zaffiri — Earrings with Akoya pearls and sapphires

5 rules for choosing pearl earrings

Published on April 15, 2023

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Kate Middleton al battesimo del principe Louis

How to choose pearl earrings? To decide, look at what Kate Middleton wore ♦ ︎

Pearls, especially earrings, have always been a must for queens and princesses. When, for example, Prince Louis was baptized, no one was surprised that his mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, wore pearl earrings (along with a cream Alexander McQueen dress). The earrings, if you’re curious, were by London jeweler Cassandra Goad and cost £ 4,360. Each pearl features a small diamond set, surrounded by 18K yellow gold. Fun Look: The design of these earrings was inspired by clusters of cauliflower in a Sicilian market.

Cassandra Goad, orecchini Cavolfiore, indossati da Kate Middleton

In short, this is just one example. Pearl earrings are regularly worn on the most diverse occasions. There are those who choose pearls and combine them with jeans or those, like Kate Middleton, who use them as a classic and always fashionable jewel also for official occasions, evenings and ceremonies. According to the International Gem Society, white pearls have a link with innocence and purity. In Asia, pearls are considered a symbol of divinity and a higher power due to the external appearance and circular shape of the gem. However, pearl earrings are not all the same. First of all, pearls can have different shapes, not necessarily circular. And, moreover, pearls also have different colors: from pearly white to shades of gold, green or dark gray.

Meghan Markle con gli orecchini di perle

How to choose pearl earrings

1 Choose earrings with dangling pearls, perhaps in the shape of a drop, if you have a rather round face.

2 Better earrings with button pearls, or clusters like those worn by Kate Middleton, if you have an elongated face.

3 The color of the pearls can also be matched to the skin tone. White or golden pearls for those with fair skin, Tahitian pearls with a gray color or with purple hues for those with brown or dark skin.

4 A pair of pearl earrings can be worn on any occasion as long as it is simple, such as stud earrings. Pendant earrings, perhaps combined with diamonds or other precious stones is better if they are reserved for busy evenings.

5 Matching with the dress: white pearls are neutral and can be combined with any outfit. Colored pearls, on the other hand, are to be considered in all respects as jewels to be coordinated with the color of the dress, such as a scarf or a brooch.

Orecchini pendenti in oro 18 carati e diamanti con due perle South Sea — Jewelmer, orecchini pendenti in oro 18 carati e diamanti con due perle South Sea

Orecchini in oro bianco e perle di Tahiti, diamanti — Schoeffel, orecchini in oro bianco e perle di Tahiti, diamanti

Orecchini in oro rosa, diamanti e perle rosa — Coscia, orecchini in oro rosa, diamanti e perle rosa

Autore, orecchini della collezione Stars & Galaxies

Yoko London, orecchini con perle di Tahiti e diamanti

tiffany signature pearlsearrings 23100509 870395 ED M — Tiffany Signature, orecchini con perle e diamanti

La regina Elisabetta indossa gli orecchini con perle

Orecchini Hoops in fibra di carbonio, perle — Fabio Salini, orecchini Hoops in fibra di carbonio, perle

Orecchini con tormalina bicolore e perle di Thaiti — Assael, orecchini con tormalina bicolore e perle di Tahiti

Orecchini a forma di grappolo d'uva, con perle, platino e diamanti — Verdura, orecchini a forma di grappolo d’uva, con oro, perle, platino e diamanti

Orecchini di perle con diamanti — Mikimoto, orecchini di perle con diamanti

Suzanne Belperron, orecchini in platino con perle e diamanti, anni Cinquanta

Beware of jewels that are easily damaged

Published on March 29, 2023

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Did you know that light and heat can ruin your jewelry? Yet it is so. There are many jewels that can be compromised due to continuous exposure to light and too high a temperature. And it is not a question of the flame of a fire, but of simple solar heat. Here, then, which jewelry you need to protect your jewelry from light and heat.

The jewels at risk with light
First of all, it is better to clarify: not all jewels are sensitive to light and heat and, even those that are, have different degrees of criticality. An 18K gold bracelet will not have too many problems. The jewels most at risk, on the other hand, are those that use stones or other delicate materials: just like the skin or fabrics, the sun’s rays can compromise their color, which can fade. Too much light (beyond what is necessary for a simple use of the jewel) can also seriously damage their structure. The jewels at risk are those with delicate materials such as amber, ivory, pearls. But also with precious stones such as amethyst, kunzite, topaz, or cameos made with the engraving of a shell. Pearls and ivory, for example, are elements that turn whiter when exposed to extreme light. For a colored pearl, such as the black ones from Tahiti, the light can cause considerable damage. On the contrary, amber becomes darker if exposed to the sun for a long time.

Le perle sono tra i materiali più delicati

The jewels at risk with heat
So much heat and then sudden cold, for example in the summer when you go from the beach to an air-conditioned room, is a risk factor for stone jewelry. Sudden changes in temperature, in fact, can crack stones or more delicate materials. Pearls, for example, could dry out, break and discolor if they lose the moisture they need. But even stones like opals can change color and suddenly turn white or dark, and tiny cracks can appear on the surface, which in the long run can compromise the structure of the stone itself. There is also another reason to fear the heat. Many colored gemstones, in fact, are subjected to strong heat to improve the color and, in some cases, to make them even more transparent. Not only that: they are also often treated with solvents, steam and ultrasonic cleaners. These treatments can make the gem more attractive, but also more delicate. In short, don’t leave a stone ring in the sun for a long time.

I rubini sono stati messi in un recipiente al centro del fuoco, dove vengono riscaldati — Birmania, i rubini sono stati messi in un recipiente al centro del fuoco, dove vengono riscaldati per ravvivarne il colore

These are the most delicate gems
According to the ranking drawn up by Gia, among the stones most susceptible to heat and temperature changes, regardless of whether they are treated or not, there are tanzanite, feldspar (sun stone and moonstone), fluorite, iolite, kunzite, lapis lazuli , malachite, opal, topaz, turquoise, zircon.

Riparazione di un gioiello con pietra danneggiata

Gli opali sono pietre particolarmente delicate

Orecchini con cammeo su conchiglia sardonica

What are akoya Pearls?

Published on March 28, 2023

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What are akoya Pearls? If you intend to buy a pearl necklace or pearl earrings, a bracelet or a ring made with these small spheres produced by special molluscs, it is easy for you to come across the term akoya, which distinguishes a particular type of pearl. But what are Akoya pearls? If you are curious, discover the characteristics of these pearls and, of course, the origin of the name akoya.

Collana di perle akoya — Mazza, collana di perle akoya

Akoya pearls are a variety of cultured pearls known for their beauty and luster. These pearls are grown in salt water and are the fruit of a type of oyster they grow in, Pinctada fucata martensii. These oysters are mainly grown in Japan, although cultivation technologies have also been developed in other countries, such as China and Korea. However, akoya pearls are available all over the world. This variety of pearls are considered the quintessential classic pearls. They were first introduced to Japan in the late 19th century, and have since become one of the most popular pearls in the world.

Characteristics of akoya pearls
As we have said, akoya pearls are appreciated for their luster, but also for their brilliant color and regular shape. Luster refers to the pearl’s ability to reflect light, creating a luminous effect on the surface. The color of akoya pearls is generally white or cream, although they are available in other shades such as pink, gold and silver. The round shape is considered the ideal shape for akoya pearls, but they can also be oval, teardrop or baroque. Akoya pearls are generally smaller than other cultured pearls, ranging in diameter from 2 to 10 millimeters. However, there are also larger akoya pearls that can be as large as 12-13 millimeters. These beads are commonly used to make jewelry such as necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

Cultivation of akoya pearls
Cultivation of akoya pearls begins with the selection of ripe oysters, which are then grafted with a piece of mantle tissue from another oyster. This tissue stimulates the oyster to produce mother-of-pearl, or nacre, a substance that coats the nucleus of the implanted tissue, forming the pearl.

Bracciale con perle Akoya e diamanti di Yoko London

Pearl cleaning
Akoya pearls are considered a symbol of elegance and sophistication, and are often worn on special occasions such as weddings and formal events. They are also a great choice for gifts, especially for women who appreciate fashion and design. Be careful: Akoya pearls are quite fragile, so they must be treated with care to avoid scratches or damage. Avoid exposing them to chemicals or heat, and it is best to clean them gently with a soft cloth after use.

Assael, bracciale in oro con perle Akoya

The origin of the name
The term akoya comes from the name of the oyster that produces these pearls, or the akoya oyster according to the Japanese name (Pinctada fucata martensii). These oysters grow naturally in the coastal waters of Japan, where the water is rich in nutrients and minerals that promote pearl growth, and where akoya pearls were first cultured in the late 19th century. The term akoya is Japanese for salt water, which reflects the environment in which these pearls are grown.

Bracciale della linea Milano con perle Akoya gialle indossato — Alessio Boschi, bracciale della linea Milano con perle Akoya gialle indossato

What are maki-e pearls

Published on March 22, 2023

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Perla di Tahiti lavorata con la tecnica maki-e

The word maki, in Japanese, means roll, as those who frequent sushi restaurants know well. Maki-e, instead, indicates an ancient pearls manufacturing technique. It is quite rare technique and often is associated with a mosaic processing.

Orecchini con perle maki-e di Deirdre Featherstone

This technique consists in adding lacquer and 24-karat gold powder paint and tiny abalone tesserae to the pearls. The result is small decorated and even more precious pearls. Maki-e, in particular, is a painting technique developed a thousand years ago in Japan. The lacquer is applied to the surface of the pearl, and then mixed with gold or silver powder paint. The mosaic applied to pearls is, however, a more recent technique, but is often used together with the maki-e process. Only South Sea pearls are used to create these creations.

Pendente con perla di Tahiti e pesci Koi di Judi McCormick Jewelry

Maki-e is a traditional Japanese decoration technique from the Edo period. Each bead is hand decorated using a combination of Urushi lacquer (from the Japanese Urushi tree), 24k gold dust and abalone shell.

If you have never seen a pearl worked in mosaic or painted with the maki-e technique don’t worry: they are very rare. In the world there are only four manufacturers of pearls decorated in this. In the US, Eliko Pearls distributes these pearls, which sells them at a price between 300 and 1200 dollars each.

Orecchini con granati, diamanti e perle a mosaico di Deirdre Featherstone

Collana con pendente: perla maki-e di Deirdre Featherstone

Sophie Bille Brahe’s bubbles of diamonds and pearls

Published on January 9, 2023

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Anello Plateau Diamant in oro e diamanti

Venice has inspired poets, painters, musicians. But also jewelers and designers. In the case of the Danish Sophie Bille Brahe, however, Venice was not the muse, but Murano. The island near the lagoon city is famous for its glass craft workshops. And it is precisely the artisans-artists of Murano, who work the delicate material, that Sophie Bille Brahe has decided to combine pearls and glass spheres, in an unusual and refined mix.

Bracciale tennis in oro 14 carati e diamanti

In short, the Copenhagen designer added something more to her way of making jewelry, a passion she has cultivated since she was a child. Once grown up, she studied jewelry design at the Royal College of Art in London and trained with master jewelers in her hometown. She founded his brand in 2011. The jewels are handmade using secular jewelery techniques.

Orecchini Jardin de Coeurs in oro 14 carati e perle di acqua dolce

She divides his jewelry into two broad lines: pearls and diamonds. In both cases she uses that simple and intelligent design that is typical of the Nordic countries. Pearls are often used in clusters with ever-changing volumes, while diamonds are aligned with a rivière that provides movement to the composition. Simple, but effective.

Collana Jardin de Peggy in oro 14 carati e perle di acqua dolce

Orecchini chandelier in oro q4 carati e perle di acqua dolce

The imperial jewels by Vivienne Westwood

Published on December 30, 2022

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Collana in ottone placcato con l'emblema Orb, perle sintetiche

Pearl jewels are one of the main trends of 2021. A great comeback, like that of Vivienne Westwood, who died at the age of 81, but who had returned to occupy the pages dedicated to fashion. And her pearl necklaces have become a Google certified trend. One of the most frequent searches on the search engine, regarding jewels, is related to the pearl necklaces signed Vivienne Westwood. And on TikTok the British designer experienced a second youth. In short, in addition to dresses, Vivienne Westwood’s pearl necklaces are popular. And not only that: even the rings are among the most clicked jewels of the London Maison.

It must also be added that the prices are absolutely compatible even for the wallets of the youngest. Cubic zirconia and pearls Swarovski, metal and crystals. A distinctive stylistic element is the use of the Orb emblem, a symbol of royal power. It consists of a sphere surmounted by a cross. It symbolizes the cosmos, the universe as a harmonious whole, which originates with the ancient Romans, who associated with Jupiter and, therefore, with the emperor as his earthly representative. And, after all, Vivienne Westwood is a queen of fashion.

Anello canna di fucile, perle sintetiche

Bracciale in ottone con perle Swarovski by Vivienne Westwood

Anello in argento riciclato e placcato oro rosa, con zirconia cubica

Pearls and design with Mizuki

Published on December 14, 2022

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Anello in oro con perla barocca e diamanti

The delicate and refined pearls by the Japanese-American designer Mizuki Goltz ♦

The cult of pearls has arrived in the West from the East. In particular, from Japan, where over a century ago the cultivation of molluscs that generate these delicate spheres began. It is not surprising, therefore, that Mizuki Goltz uses mainly pearls for her jewels. The designer is a perfect bridge between refined and essential Japanese design and the minimal taste of the West, especially that of the North. She explains that her collections reflect her cultural background.

Mizuki graduated in sculpture at the School of Visual Arts in New York, but then decided to combine her love for fashion and the arts with jewelry, along with fellow artist Alan Goltz. The adventure began in 1996 in a loft in downtown Soho, New York, and has grown to become a life in New York and California. But she often returns to his hometown, Tokyo, to regain contact with oriental culture. Her seemingly simple jewels have received many awards, such as the Town and Country 2017 Pearls of the Year award. In 2016, she won the Pearl Design award at Centurion and the prestigious Pearl Design award at the Couture Show in Las Vegas. Prices of her jewels (on sale online): on average from 1500 to 30,000 dollars.

Collana e orecchini con cascata di perle indossati

Orecchini di perle e diamanti, pezzo unico

Orecchino in oro, perla barocca e diamanti

Orecchini di perle Sea of Beauty, indossati

The classic style seen by Marina J

Published on November 4, 2022

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Collana vintage in oro 14 carati con perle e turchese

The classic jewel played by an experienced restorer of ancient jewelery: necklaces, bracelets and rings of Marina J ♦ ︎
From Russia to Los Angeles with the same think: jewels. The story of Marina Feldman, however, also goes through a parallel activity: the restoration of ancient jewels. He worked 25 years in the United States, Russia and Europe to restore pearls jewelry to Sotheby’s, Christie’s, and for many antique jewelery stores around the world. As a restorer, Marina has thought of making a further step forward and drawing new jewels. But of course, his company, Marina J, does not forget what he has learned with the art of restoration.

Spilla vintage a forma di farfalla su collana di agata, zaffiri gialli e tormalina verde

Its jewelery resembles a lot, in some cases, to those of the late nineteenth or early twentieth century. For example, the sautoir of pearls with tassels or fringes that resemble those of Cartier or Chaumet, the choker with a medallion in the center, but also art deco bracelets and rings. To these themes is added the Russian soul, which has not been lost but infused in the most western style. In short, Marina J does not underlines to the use of exceptional stones, but to the kind of quality jewelery, with a reassuring, classic design. Even prices are quite reasonable: from about $ 600-800 for earrings, up to $ 2,000 for the most precious necklaces.

Collana vinage in oro e argento con ametista

Collana con topazio blu, peridoto, semi di perla, mosaico

Orecchini chandelier con perle barocche su oro giallo 14 carati

Collana di perle con nappa, oro 14 carati, diamanti

The Starlight Collection by Yoko London

Published on October 31, 2022

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Stars found at the bottom of the sea. This is how South Sea pearls used together with diamonds for the new rings, necklaces and earrings from Yoko London’s Starlight Collection could be considered. The pearls, which are grown in the water of the oceans, become the stars at the center of the jewels inspired by the constellations that illuminate the night sky. And as in the constellations, the collection features some geometric motifs: pearl spheres, symbolizing stars and planets, are found next to the rays that shine from diamonds, often used in diamond patterns.

In addition to the white pearls, the collection also uses the black ones from Tahiti. The rings are offered in the moi et toi version, with pearls alternating with white diamonds. Maison Yoko London specializes in pearl jewelery and has just opened a large store in London. The company was founded in 1973 by the Hakimian family and has chosen to use only natural pearls of the best quality.

Anello in oro, diamanti e perla della Starlight collection

Collana con perla del Mari del Sud e diamanti

The multiplications of Mattia Mazza

Published on October 23, 2022

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The district of Naples is the place in the world where a centuries-old art of working coral has developed. It is also the story of Mattia Mazza, a company founded at the beginning of the twentieth century in Torre del Greco, a town that is part of the Naples area. More than a hundred years have passed since then and four generations have followed one another at the helm of the company. In all this time, the company has expanded its scope of activity. Alongside coral, Mattia Mazza has introduced the production of jewelry with pearls, turquoise, natural stones and cameos, another specialty of Neapolitan jewelry.

This multiplication of specificities has led the company to create different brands related to the style and materials used. Alongside Mattia Mazza Jewelery, Mattia Mazza Pearls was born, dedicated to jewelery with pearls, Mark, a line of men’s jewelery, Kolié 925 for silver jewelery. Diana, on the other hand, is a brand for jewelry in 18-karat gold and precious stones: rubies, emeralds, sapphires, aquamarine and VVS1-colored F / G diamonds, as well as black and brown diamonds.

Linea Diana, anello in oro, diamanti e smeraldi

Linea Diana, pendente in oro, diamanti e rubini

Collane in argento e turchese del marchio Kolié 925, indossate

Men with pearl necklace by Assael

Published on October 14, 2022

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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

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?

Collana di perle della collezione Bubble

The two streets of Sophie Bille Brahe

Published on September 11, 2022

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Orecchini ispirati alle sculture di Calder con perle di acqua dolce

Sophie Bille Brahe summarizes in itself the characteristics of Nordic design: simple, yet surprising, light despite the dimensions, rigorous without missing the imagination. Well-outlined ideas: on her website you can choose two ways: pearls or diamonds. Stop. But behind the choice restricted to two types of jewelry, there is a vast world.

Orecchino singolo in oro giallo 18 carati e diamanti per 1,52 carati VVS

Sophie is Danish. She was born in Copenhagen (Denmark), one of the cities with the highest percentage of jewelers. The designer is one of those who started to deal with jewelry early, as a child in a small laboratory where she expressed her alternative bohemian attitude. The designer studied jewelry design at the Royal College of Art in London and trained with master jewelers in Copenhagen. She founded his Maison in 2011. A curious aspect: a great-great-great-grandfather of the designer was the famous sixteenth-century astronomer Tycho Brahe, who discovered the phenomenon of supernovae. And Sophie Bille Brahe often is inspired by the night sky for her collections.

Anello Ocean de Fleurs in oro giallo 18 carati e diamanti

Bracciale Fleur de Tennis in oro giallo 18 carati e diamanti

Anello Grand Ensemble Ruban in oro giallo e diamanti

Collana di perle Grand Peggy in oro 14 carati e perle di acqua dolce — Collana Grand Peggy in oro 14 carati e perle di acqua dolce

Orecchini Grande rosette in oro 14 carati e perle di acqua dolce

Orecchino Claudia con perle di acqua dolce su oro 14 carati

The golden pearls of Jewelmer

Published on September 6, 2022

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If you like golden pearls, with that warm shade that only the South Seas can offer, you must get to know Jewelmer. The brand was born over 40 years ago in the Philippines, where the cultivation of these special pearls takes place on the initiative of Jacques Branellec and Manuel Cojuangco. The specialization in golden pearls has been successful and the brand has made itself known all over the world, from Japan to Kazakhstan, from the United Arab Emirates to Colombia. Last year Jewelmer opened a single-brand store on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach in Florida, United States.

Orecchini in oro con perle dorate del Mari del Sud

The golden pearls used by Jewelmer are those of the South Seas. Many wonder if the golden pearls are completely natural, or if they are covered with a gold dust. The answer is that they are natural pearls. The golden variety generally comes from the Celebes Sea between Indonesia and the Philippines and is made from a particular variety of oysters called Pinctada Maxima. These are medium sized oysters who love this particular tropical habitat and produce a golden pearl. These pearls, which are more generically part of those defined as the South Seas, can have a shade from pale gold to pink gold, up to green gold or intense yellow. However, golden pearls are rarer than white ones, also because they often come from remote and unspoiled areas, such as the province of Palawan in the southern Philippines.

Celeste Cortesi, Miss Filippine, indossa gioielli di Jewelmer

The brand offers jewels made with pearls grown on their farms, located in a protected marine area and employ eco-conscious processes, such as the use of solar energy and the implementation of waste recycling. An attention to the environment that won the Initiative of the Year award of the year at the Jewelery News Asia Awards in Hong Kong in September 2018. But apart from the concept of sustainability, the Asian Maison counts on the interest aroused by its jewels, gilded like the Eastern sun.

Collana La Mer en Majesté con perle dorate, diamanti e zaffiri

Collana in oro con motivo floreale, con perle e diamanti

Orecchini con perle di diverso colore su oro 18 carati

Orecchini in oro, diamanti e perle South Sea

Shaun Leane’s precious challenge

Published on September 4, 2022

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Anello Quill in oro bianco 18 carati e diamanti

Light jewels, with a curious contrast between art nouveau and minimalism, in full London: here is the work of Shaun Leane ♦

London, a short walk from Bond Street: if you look for Shaun Leane, you’ll stand for accuracy at 18 Woodstock Street. He began to learn the craft when he was 15 in the laboratories of London’s goldsmiths: while his peers were playing football, he learned the art of jewelry, as an apprentice. It was his way: now the brand Shaun Leane invents, proposes and sells prized pieces and, above all, originals. But not outlandish. Shaun Lee is also known for another reason: over the years he has designed sculptural pieces created for Alexander McQueen, highly appreciated during fashion shows.

Shaun says: “We can not look to the future without looking at the past.” Although her jewelry are available to be purchased online, any case, each model are produced only small amounts. Also because it is often not easy to find on the market the necessary elements, such as natural pink pearls, tourmalines or particularly exciting. Prices of jewelry ranging from a few hundred pounds up to 8-10,000. But the ring with two diamonds pear cut 8 carats, set in white gold, with a particularly elaborate design, costs more than 20,000 pounds. The designer also created the engagement ring of Princess Beatrice, daughter of Prince Andrew of England, with Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

La principessa Beatrice, figlia del principe Andrea d'Inghilterra, indossa l'anello di fidanzamento di Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi realizzato da Shaun Leane — La principessa Beatrice, figlia del principe Andrea d’Inghilterra, indossa l’anello di fidanzamento di Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi realizzato da Shaun Leane

La corona di spine disegnata in occasione di una sfilata di Alexander McQueen nel 1996

Anello di fidanzamento in oro giallo 18 carati con diamanti

Anello Aurora in oro, ametista, rodolite

Anello Aurora in oro giallo 18 carti comn quarzo citrino, fumé e arancio

Orecchini Orchid in oro bianco, diamanti, tsavorite, smalto

Orecchini Talon in oro giallo e diamanti

How to clean pearls

Published on September 2, 2022

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Pearls are among the most delicate components of jewelry. So, how to clean pearls? This is a question that many women ask themselves when they have a necklace or other piece of jewelry that uses these little balls produced by oysters. Beautiful, but also delicate. Even more so if the pearls are those inherited from their mother or grandmother: in short, those who have celebrated numerous birthdays and can suffer more from cleaning. How to prevent them from getting damaged? Here are some useful tips to keep your pearls clean and shiny.

Anello con cluster di perle — Nimei, anello con cluster di perle

Why are pearls so delicate? It is good to remember that pearls are not minerals, like diamonds or rubies, but have an animal origin. A pearl is produced inside the soft tissue of a living mollusk, or of another animal, such as fossil conulariids. Just like the shell of a shell that you find on the beach, a pearl is composed of calcium carbonate (aragonite or a mix of aragonite and calcite) in a crystalline form, which is deposited in concentric layers. The perfect pearl is round and smooth, but there are also irregular shapes known as baroque pearls. In short, pearls are delicate.

perle pulizia2 — Pulizia di una collana di perle

The cleaning. Pearls should be kept clean. But be careful. For example, the disinfectant gel used for the hands can kill microbes and viruses, but it is certainly not a cure-all for pearls. After handling the pearls with your hands, or after wearing them, it is better to clean them with a slightly damp cloth soaked in soapy water (just a few drops) and then rinse with clean water. Dry the pearls with a soft cloth to regain their shine. There are those who use ultraviolet rays to disinfect clothes (especially in shops). Can this hurt pearls? The answer is no, no problem.

Giovanni Ferraris, anelli Vanity con perle

What not to do. Be careful, however, not to use aggressive or abrasive detergents that can easily ruin the mother of pearl. For cleaning, it is best not to use ultrasonic instruments, which are usually used for gold or silver jewelry.

Tips for keeping pearls healthy. Avoid putting pearls in contact with cosmetics, including sunburn creams. Do not wear pearls until after you have spread a perfume on your body. Be careful not to perfume the part of skin in contact with pearls. Pearls have a surface that is easily scratched: store them in a space separate from other jewels, which could ruin them. Pearls originate in a humid environment, wearing them often benefits their shine. But without exaggerating: the sweat of the skin is not good for mother of pearl because it has an acid component.

La danza della pioggia del pavone: diamanti e perle, by Sawansukha

The Tasaki’s zen pearls

Published on August 26, 2022

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The luxury jewelry by Japanese Tasaki, design and pearls ♦

If the Japanese Zen gardens will be transformed into jewelry, you probably could find it among the Tasaki collections. Pearls, simple shapes, but dazzling, great quality: the light, fresh, clear of the Japanese brand jewelry are intended for those who love the clean lines and classic modernity. The company cultivates and trades in pearls since 1950: it is the main activity, which gives work to a thousand employees. In 1962 he started designing jewelry.

Danger Tribe large earrings in oro bianco e perle Akoya

But the breakthrough came in 2009, with the Thai designer Thakoon Panichgul, who has also created jewelry worn also by the American First Lady. The collaboration has yielded some of the most successful collections. And also introducing a breath of renewal. For example, with the use of inverted diamonds, combined together with the pearls as opposed elements of a unitary balance. La Maison not only uses Akoya pearls, but also South Sea. Next to jewelry using pearls also offers classic collections of rings, necklaces or bracelets in gold and diamonds.

Collezione Comet, orecchini in oro bianco, perla e diamanti

Collezione Comet, anello in oro bianco, perla e diamanti

Collezione Comet, anello in oro rosa e diamante

Collana Danger Fang in oro giallo, perle, diamanti

Anello Danger Spike in oro giallo e perle South Sea

A new super store for Yoko London

Published on August 18, 2022

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Yoko London has opened a new flagship store, obviously in London, at 6 Sloane Street. The new store is located in a historic building from 1890 and spans over 1,200 square meters (4,000 feet) over two floors. The store is therefore one of the largest pearl jewelry stores in the world. The store offers a feeling of opulence, with space for shopping for customers interested in the House’s wide range of collections. Customers can also opt for a more personalized shopping experience in one of the VIP areas, which offer a private and relaxed atmosphere where customers can try the products.

The store, which is also open on Sundays, is also a pearl atelier, where the brand’s team of experts can work closely with customers to create bespoke creations. Yoko London was founded in 1973 by the Hakimian family and on the eve of half a century of history remains a family business. The team works with 13 different pearl farms around the world to source and select the most beautiful and unusual pearls on the market, with rare colors and exceptional sizes of particular interest to the team. Each pearl is carefully hand selected and set in the London workshop by expert craftsmen. Projects can take months, or even years, to materialize, exemplifying the team’s dedication to perfectly match each pearl in one piece.

Interno del flagship store di Yoko London in Sloane Street

Yoko London, bracciale di alta gioielleria