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How to clean a Pandora bracelet?

Published on August 28, 2023

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How to clean Pandora jewelry? Here are the tips for keeping Pandora jewelry bright ♦

Pandora jewelry is among the most popular. Proposed years ago only in the silver version, especially the famous bracelets with charms, they are now also available in the Pandora Rose version, which consists of an alloy of silver and copper, with a plating used to prevent oxidation, or in Pandora Shine: silver with an 18-carat gold plating. On the jewels, moreover, there are also crystals and cubic zirconia, synthetic gems that resemble the diamond. Pandora jewelry also has another characteristic: they are usually worn often, even every day. They are, in fact, the classic jewels for everyday life: bracelets, earrings and necklaces that you choose without thinking too much, also because their price is quite affordable and you are less afraid of losing them.

Gioielli della linea Pandora Me indossati — Worn jewels from the Pandora Me line

Precisely for this reason, however, Pandora jewels can mist up earlier due to prolonged contact with the skin, or due to dust, or the wear of the plating. It is therefore important to regularly clean Pandora jewelry. For example, how to clean Pandora jewelry with pink alloy (but the method also applies to others)? Here’s how to do it: the tips are from Pandora itself. The shine of the metal can be maintained by regularly polishing the jewels with a soft cloth: just rub gently, paying attention to the surfaces where crystals or cubic zirconia are set. Too vigorous cleaning could ruin the subtle plating of Pandora Shine jewelry.

Elemento in Pandora Shine Simba — Pandora Shine Simba

Often Pandora jewels, which are finished by hand in the laboratories that the Danish company has made in Thailand, also have details in colored enamel. Enamel is a very resistant material, but over time, perhaps because the jewel is subjected to contact with other objects, it could be damaged. Precisely for this reason it is better to avoid rubbing the jewel with too rough materials, which can make the situation worse.

The jewels can also be washed gently in warm soapy water to remove any traces of grease left by the skin. When still wet, jewelry can be cleaned better with the use of a soft bristle toothbrush. But, attention: it is better to avoid the use of liquids used for silver polishing and ultrasonic cleaning. Handle clean jewelry with care: it is better to store them separately to avoid scratches.

Anello in argento e cubic zirconia — Ring in silver and cubic zirconia

Pandora, collezione Zodiaco — Pandora Rose necklace

Collana Pandora Rose — Necklace Pandora Rose

Bracciale Reflexions, in Pandora Shine — Reflexions bracelet, in Pandora Shine

Things to know about diamonds blacks

Published on August 27, 2023

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Do you like blacks diamonds? You know that not all blacks diamonds are alike? Here are six things to know about diamonds blacks.

If you think about a diamond, it is likely to have in mind a white, dazzling, gleaming transparent stone, perhaps mounted on a ring. But the jewelry companies have discovered, or rather rediscovered, the colored diamonds. And if those blue, pink or yellow are the kings of the auctions, with dizzying prices, to their collections the jewelers often use diamonds also another color: black. And in many cases these diamonds do not have crazy prices, indeed. So the question arises: are really cheap the blacks diamonds? Where they come from? They are the same as transparent? Here are six things to know about diamonds blacks.

Anello con diamanti neri — Black diamond ring

1 What is the origin of blacks diamonds?
Not all black diamonds have the same origin. There are diamonds that have turned black without being black at the origin and there are natural, fancy diamonds (called fantasy, because they have a different color from white). All of them, white, yellow, pink or black, are diamonds, but they have different stories. Most black diamonds, the ones that don’t cost too much, are originally diamonds of another color, considered not valuable, which have been heated to very high temperatures. Basically, they were cooked and turned black. On the contrary, natural black diamonds are very rare. The natural black color, in fact, is produced by the inclusion of graphite in the crystal structure during the formation of the gem, millions of years ago, before the deposits of kimberlite (where the stones are located) reached the earth’s surface. In a nutshell, the only difference between white or, more correctly colorless, diamonds and natural black ones is that the latter have the inclusion of graphite and the clear ones do not. The crystalline structure is instead the same. In their natural state, these stones are found in very few places, especially in Brazil and Central Africa.

Anello in oro bianco 18 carati con pavé di diamanti neri — Mini Chevron Pinky Ring in 18k White Gold with Pavé Black Diamonds by David Yurman

2 What is the right price of blacks diamonds?
Obviously natural blacks diamonds cost more than those heated. The ratio is at least ten times or more. If, for example, a black diamond heated costs 100 Euros or dollars, it will cost about 1,000 if it is natural, with the same carats. On eBay there are blacks diamonds (treated) from 1 carat to just over $ 100-200. A natural 1 carat black diamond oscillates about $ 2,500-3,000, but the price is variable according to the request.

Collana Entaglement con diamanti bianchi e neri, smeraldo a goccia disegnata per Garrard — Entaglement necklace with black and white diamonds, drop emerald designed for Garrard by Ilaria Lanzoni

3 How do I recognize a black diamond?
Natural black diamonds are generally opaque, but with metallic reflections, although there are different qualities. Natural black diamonds are also often difficult to polish and cut. Another weak point of natural black diamonds is the surface, which could be porous. In practice, it is very difficult for a jeweler to use natural black diamonds, although it cannot be ruled out.

Bracciale elastico in oro bianco 18 carati, diamanti bianchi e neri — Elastic bracelet in 18-karat white gold, white and black diamonds by Roberto Demeglio

4 How do I know what kind of diamonds I’m buying ?
Artificially treated diamonds may not have an official certificate that guarantees their quality, such as the one issued by Gia, the American Gemological Institute. On the other hand, black diamonds are often used to compose pavé and a certificate may be superfluous: jewels of this type are valued more for their design than for the quality of black diamonds. A natural black diamond, on the other hand, is an official recognition, which you can ask your jeweler: given the price difference it is worth it.

Anello in oro bianco e nero, con diamanti bianchi e neri, al centro un diamante nero di 3,80 carati — Sutra, black and white gold ring, with black and white diamonds, in the center a black diamond of 3.80 carats

5 Why they are cool?
For some years the blacks diamonds are considered as special stones, a little unconventionals. In an episode of Sex and the City, Mr. Big gave Carrie Bradshaw a ring with a crown of diamonds blacks, because “because you are not anyone else.” Also blacks diamonds were worn by Katherine Heigl, Angelina Jolie, Cate Blanchett, Evan Rachel Wood, Jennifer Lawrence, Lauren Conrad and Sarah Jessica Parker.

Mr Big regala l'anello con diamante nero a Carrie Bradshaw in «Sex and the City» — Mr Big gives black diamond ring to Carrie Bradshaw in ‘Sex and the City’

6 I have a black diamond. Can I wash it, or it will fades?
You can clean a black diamond just like other diamonds. Also read How to clean diamonds.

Anello in oro rodiato nero e diamanti neri by Borgioni — Ring in black rhodium-plated gold and black diamonds by Borgioni

Tessa Packard, british style

Published on August 25, 2023

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18ct yellow gold, black rhodium, enamel, verdigris brass and yellow sapphire flower ring

Alongside traditional jewels, Tessa Packard surprises with precious but also fun creations ♦

Tessa Packard is the creative director of the brand that she founded in 2013 and that in a short time has climbed the ranking of trendy jewelers. You often make slightly eccentric pieces, such as her Fried Egg earrings, made of white gold, diamonds, yellow agate and white topaz (price: 15,000 pounds). She describes her formula as “good design and narrative integrity”. She introduces a new collection every six months, but she has also specialized in the production of bespoke jewelry, both for individual clients and for other companies.

Rock Pool earring in oro bianco, ottone ossidato, rodio nero, smalto e citrino — 18ct white gold verdigris brass, black rhodium, white enamel and citrine crab earrings

In short, creative imagination together with creativity in business. Tessa also rightly points out that she often participates as a speaker in numerous workshops dedicated to the role of women in the world of work. In any case, her production is liked: in 2015 the Maison was nominated for one of the 30 Hot Under 30 faces in the jewelry sector. And to say that Tessa is totally self-taught. She was born in Brazil but raised in Great Britain. She studied Fine Arts and Art History at university before launching herself into London’s commercial art world. But she moved from art galleries to jewelry.

She is keen to point out that all of her jewelery is handcrafted and finished in the UK. Another unconventional aspect concerns the use of plastic materials, such as lucite, alongside traditional gold and precious stones. Lucite, for example, was extremely popular for jewelry in the 1950s and 1960s, with several companies specializing in creating high quality pieces with this material. Lucite beads and ornaments are still sold by jewelry suppliers, which Tessa transforms into original jewelry.

Bracciale in oro giallo e acquamarina del Mozambico — Bracelet in yellow gold and Mozambique aquamarine

Another unconventional aspect concerns the use of plastic materials, such as lucite, alongside the traditional gold and precious stones. Lucite, for example, was extremely popular for jewelry in the 1950s and 1960s, with several companies specializing in creating high-quality pieces with this material. Lucite beads and ornaments are still sold by jewelry suppliers, which Tessa processes into original jewelry.

Anello Manhattan in oro 18 carati, lapislazzuli — Manhattan ring in 18K gold, lapis lazuli

Collana in oro giallo 18 carati, argento brunito, perle e diamanti con nappa staccabile — Necklace in 18K yellow gold, burnished silver, pearls and diamonds with detachable tassel

Orecchini in oro bianco 18 carati, quarzo rosa, onice, ossidiana e maialino in porcellana dipinta — Earrings in 18K white gold, rose quartz, onyx, obsidian and painted porcelain piglet

Orecchini in oro giallo 18 carati, ottone, corallo, plastica, carta da parati vintage e pesci in resina — Earrings in 18K yellow gold, brass, coral, plastic, vintage wallpaper and resin fish

Orecchini pendenti in oro giallo 18 carati, diamanti e tormalina anguria — Pendant earrings in 18K yellow gold, diamonds and watermelon tourmaline

Tessa Packard, orecchini Fried Eggs — Tessa Packard, Fried Eggs earrings

The simple success of Maman et Sophie

Published on August 20, 2023

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Orecchino Etoile in oro rosa 18 carati, zaffiri blu

It’s called Maman et Sophie but, despite the French name, it is an Italian jewelery brand, Florentine to be precise. And it is also a phenomenon: in a few years it has become one of the most popular brands in Italy, thanks to the formula adopted. The jewels have very affordable prices (from 50 to 300 euros on average), the style is very simple and immediate, the wearability is guaranteed. The jewels are also sold online and having immediately focused on e-commerce was one of the keys to the success of the brand.

Anello Mon Coeur in oro rosa 18 carati e rubini — Mon Coeur ring in 18K rose gold and rubies

The idea of Maman et Sophie is by the Florentine designer Elisabetta Carletti, who founded the jewelry company with the help of her husband and partner of the Maison, Federico Lastrucci, who passed away in 2019. The adventure of Maman and Sophie began in 2008, when Elisabetta Carletti decided to leave the profession of lawyer started in a large Florence firm. The birth of her first daughter, Sofia, left her time to reflect: she started designing jewelry, her passion, and making the first prototypes in silver rose gold plated. The name of the company, Maman et Sophie, is the photograph of that period. And the formula chosen, simple jewels, at a reduced price, with light and minimal style, was successful.

Bracciale Etoile in oro rosa, zaffiri, smeraldi, rubini — Etoile bracelet in pink gold, sapphires, emeralds, rubies

Bracciale in oro giallo, granato rosso — Yellow gold bracelet, red garnet

Girocollo in oro rosa 18 carati — Necklace in 18-karat rose gold

Orecchino in oro giallo 18 carati con topazio azzurro — 18K yellow gold earring with blue topaz

Orecchino Angel in oro giallo 18 carati e topazio azzurro — Angel earring in 18K yellow gold and blue topaz

All about ruby

Published on July 12, 2023

Rubies are one of the most loved gemstones for centuries and are the gem of the month of July. But few know its true characteristics. Here is a quick guide to know all about rubies ♦

Bright, red, expensive: the rubies are one of the four minerals classified as gems, along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds. Beware, though: they are very rare. They are often used other gems like ruby red but usually of lesser value. Have you ever wondered why it is called ruby? Simple: the name of the stone comes from the Latin word ruber, red. Want to know all about rubies?

Anello in oro bianco con rubino non scaldato taglio smeraldo di 6,54 carati — Ring in white gold with an unheated emerald cut ruby of 6.54 carats

What are. Dispelling a myth: not all rubies are just red. The color varies from red to deep pink. According to science, the rubies are a variety of corundum, a mineral composed of aluminum oxide. But from a chemical point of view the color red is induced by the presence in its interior of chromium. From a mineral point of view, the ruby is a relative of another precious stone: the sapphire, that is also a corundum. So much so that sometimes it is difficult to determine whether a gem is a ruby or sapphire. For example, a ruby with a color not too strong sometime is classified as a pink sapphire. The rubies are used in jewelry, but not limited to: the stones are very rare, almost like a diamond.

Rubino sangue di piccione, non scaldato — Pigeon blood ruby, unheated

Look inside. Within a ruby you can find an asterism: this is a point bright three-or six-point or star that is caused by inclusions of rutile. This type of rubies is cutted into cabochons to display the effect of light. The asterisms are visible properly with a single source of light: they give a sense of motion and are much appreciated.

I riflessi del rubino — The reflections of the ruby

The provenance is important. The rubies are found in many parts of the world, but those of Mogok Valley, Myanmar (Burma) are the most prized for their intense red color. Rubies are also found in Thailand, Cambodia, India, Afghanistan and Pakistan. In Sri Lanka are usually light pink (pink sapphires are often classified). Small deposits of rubies are also found in Tanzania, Madagascar, Vietnam, Nepal, Tajikistan, and even in the United States. Today, however, Africa is the main source of rubies. An estimated 80% of the rubies come from Mozambique, mainly from the Gemfields mine. But other companies are also active, such as Fura Gems, which began auctioning gems in the last year, along with a third competitor, Gem Rock, which will soon enter the ruby auction market. However, Africa, as a source, has traditionally been despised by industry, especially for rubies: the most valuable gems, in fact, are those from Burma. But with Burmese rubies in short supply, African rubies from Mozambique, Madagascar and Tanzania are on the rise. Therefore, it is better not to focus on the origin: it is better to judge the value of the stone itself, whatever the origin.

Anello La Reine in platino, rubino, diamanti — La Reine ring in platinum, ruby, diamonds

How are. Weight, color and quality of the stone determines its value. First of all the color is important: those with a very intense and brilliant red are the most wanted. Their color is described as “pigeon’s blood”. Rarely rubies can also change color or submit an effect “cat’s eye”. It is also important to their degrees of clarity: a ruby without inclusions are very rare, especially over a certain size. A 10-carat ruby without any needle-like rutile inclusions (also called silk) may indicate that the stone has been treated, or is exceptional.

L'Anfiteatro, anello by Picchiotti con rubino di oltre 8 carati, diamanti, platino — L’Anfiteatro, ring by Picchiotti with ruby over 8 carats, diamonds, platinum

Treated or natural? Because the imperfections are common in virtually all rubies, they are used by gemologists to tell if a stone has been treated or is a synthetic ruby. The treatment, in most cases consists in heating the raw stone before it is cut. In fact, almost all rubies today are treated in some way, usually by using the thermal method. For this rare untreated rubies and good quality can reach very high prices.

Estrazione di un rubino in Groenlandia — Extraction of a ruby in Greenland

Anello con rubino sangue di piccione — Pigeon blood ruby ring

Zorab, diamanti bianchi e neri, rubini — Zorab, ring with black and white diamonds, rubies

Anello in platino e diamanti con rubino birmano antico di 4,34 — Ring in platinum and diamonds with an antique Burmese ruby of 4.34 carats

Collana di perle naturali con rubini della Birmania e diamanti bianchi — Natural pearl necklace with Burmese rubies and white diamonds

In Milan in Montenapo with Alviero Martini 1st Class

Published on May 25, 2023

Argento

The journey with Alviero Martini 1A Classe continues. The fashion and accessories brand, which became famous for its bags decorated with maps, has also launched jewelery lines inspired by famous places around the world. This time the place chosen is the same city that saw the birth of the brand. The jewelry line is called Montenapo, short for via Monte Napoleone, the luxury shopping street in the city. The jewels are made of 925 silver and the dominant motif of the jewels is the 1A Classe lettering, with single letters that become a decorative element with a decisive and rigorous style.

Alviero Martini 1a Classe, dettaglio della collana — Alviero Martini 1a Classe, detail of the necklace

All the jewels of the Montenapo collection, necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings, are available in the silver version or with yellow gold plating. The necklaces in the collection are 40 cm long and have a personalized closure. They are made up of a light chain and a central motif, with single letters forming the word 1 Classe, in the silver version (89 euros) and in the yellow gold-plated silver version (99 euros).

Bracciale rigido in argento placcato oro — Bangle in gold plated silver

The two bracelet models are also available both in the silver version (49 euros) and with yellow gold plating (59 euros). The bangle model, in 925 silver and with an adjustable size, is the masterpiece of the collection. The 1A Classe lettering is repeated three times and becomes real logomania (239 euros). The rings are adjustable in two sizes, in the silver version (39 euros) and in yellow gold-plated silver (49 euros). Finally, the earrings are offered in two versions (49 euros or 59 euros).

Anello Montenapo in argento — Montenapo ring in silver

Bracciale a catena in argento — Silver bracelet

New colors with Geocube

Published on May 25, 2023

New colors for a now classic design. The German Coeur de Lion presents new colors of its Geocube collection, which is a line of handmade jewelry inspired by the geometric shape of the cube. Rigid and semi-rigid necklaces and bracelets, or earrings, are made of steel, also with a golden finish, with natural and synthetic stones, freshwater pearls and crystals. In the images of the new models, the intense blue in tune with summer stands out, synthetic tiger’s eye, rhinestone washers and colored glass. The set consists of a rigid necklace with adjustable closure (179 euros), a rigid bracelet with adjustable closure (65) and pendant earrings that recall the Art Deco style (89).

Bracciale con cubi azzurri — Bracelet with blue cubes

Another Geocube set is made up of a semi-rigid necklace, semi-rigid bracelet and pendant earrings, with synthetic tiger’s eye, red aventurine, blue aventurine, rose quartz and rock crystal. The semi-rigid necklace in gilded steel (189) features a sliding closure system that allows you to adjust its length (up to 74 centimeters). Same system also for the golden steel bracelet (89). The orange stone cube earrings (69).

Collana su tonalità magenta — Necklace on magenta tone

Another suite is tuned to magenta, the color of the year. For this Geocube set Coeur de Lion chooses the transparency of colored glass combined with rhinestones. The necklace (169) and the bracelet (85) show different shades, the earrings are monochromatic (59).

Orecchini tonalità magenta — Magenta tone earrings

Orecchini Geocube orange — Geocube orange earrings

Collana multicolor — Multicolor necklace

How to choose the travel jewelry case

Published on April 29, 2023

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How to choose the jewelry case, the small portable containers to take your jewelry on the road ♦ ︎

Going on holiday with jewels is always a bit complicated. Even if it’s just for a weekend. It is not easy to decide in advance what you will wear a few days later, in a completely different environment, perhaps without knowing whether you will spend an evening in an elegant, or informal, context. Who knows. And if you then want to wear a jewel in the afternoon? In short, it is difficult to predict which jewels will be more appropriate with many days in advance.

That’s why women are tempted to pack as much jewels in their suitcase or bag as possible, to be ready in any case.

Unfortunately, this often turns out to be a bad idea. Jewels in a bag can ruin each other if placed too close. Packing them one by one is boring and, moreover, presupposes that you do the same operation when you return. The jewels in a suitcase run even more risk than in a bag, especially if you travel by plane. What to do? The solution are jewelry boxes for travel. They are small boxes are designed specifically to hold the jewels, so that they do not ruin. Also, the jewels are not lost, because they are all gathered together and you do not have to look for them in all the corners of a bag. In this way, moreover, they are also easier to control.

Con i bagagli verso l'imbarco — Con i bagagli verso l’imbarco

There are many types and some have movable compartments inside, which can be removed to make room for some larger jewel, for example, a necklace with a pendant. Others, on the other hand, are specifically designed to contain a specific type of jewel, for example, bracelets or watches. Here are some examples of travel jewelry boxes: they are chosen only as an example, because they represent different types of these mini suitcases for jewelry.

ProCase
It is a small bag for jewelry, spacious enough to carry necklaces, chains, rings, earrings, bracelets, pendants and more. It has a double-layer design, a main compartment with detachable dividers, transparent zip pockets, snap buttons for the bracelet, straps for earrings and row of rings to keep the jewels separate. The interior is soft and well padded, the robust exterior in polyester fabric. Double zipper closure with wide opening for easy access to jewelry. Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.9 x 2.56 inches: easily adapts to hand baggage.

Comely Travel
It is one of the most cared jewelry boxes in blue. The Comely Travel Accessories Jewelry Storage Case is made from regenerated leather and closes with a zipper. Inside there is a makeup mirror. It weighs 231 grams and is divided into two large compartments, with cloth-covered hooks used to hang the necklaces, while a larger compartment serves to accommodate the bracelets. Side grooves are designed to accommodate the rings.

Zmart Portable Travel Jewelry Box
Small and light: its dimensions are 10.9 x 8.9 x 8.4 cm, while it weighs only 1 pound. It has an elegant and practical design, light, easy to fit in the bag or suitcase. It is in synthetic leather, soft. Inside has a velvet lining for each section, which protects your jewelry and prevents scratches. The first level has two detachable dividers. Small holes on the dividers are used to store the earrings. The second level has two other removable dividers. Even in this jewelry box there is no lack of a mirror. Suitable for short weekend trips, holidays or even for everyday use.

Aveson PU roll Travel Watch Jewelry Box
This case is designed specifically for bracelets and watches. If you are passionate about this kind of objects, this storage box is for you. It can hold up to three clocks. The cushion is removable to provide additional protection for objects or make room for other accessories. It is made of synthetic leather with velvet interior. It is also an original gift idea.

Wodison PU Travel Jewelry roll up
Do you love rings and would you like to take them all with you? Do as the jewelers with this portable and soft container for travel. It opens up to 55 x 29 cm, but it is foldable: it rolls up and easily goes into a corner of the suitcase or bag. Roll Up Bag is made of high quality synthetic leather. There are 16 snaps to stop necklaces and pendants, while it is designed to protect your jewelry from damage and dirt.

The surprises of Nadine Ghosn

Published on April 25, 2023

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Nadine Ghosn: the new frontier of jewelry that makes you smile or surprise.

Irreverent. This is how Nadine Ghosn can be defined. A fine jewelry designer, she has a mind free from ancient traditions, except those that refer to the technique in the creation of her collections. For the rest, she plays surprise. She certainly won’t appeal to ladies accustomed to solitaire, emerald sets or strings of pearls. On the other hand, she likes those who interpret luxury as a game, those who love to break the rules (without exaggerating), those who want to wear something that amazes. A few examples: the hamburger ring. Made of gold, diamonds, sapphires and tsavorites, proposed in a limited edition.

Anello Veggie Burger, in oro rosa e bianco, diamanti champagne, tsavorite, rubini

One could continue with the can opener-shaped earring, the necklace that looks like a set of smartphone earphones, the laughing HaHaHa earrings, with jewels in the shape of Lego elements. Although she has recently entered the world of jewelry that she counts, the designer already has a good number of fans, including Beyoncé. Nadine Ghosn, 27, is based in New York and also has a special history. She is the daughter of former Renault-Nissan number one, Carlos Ghosn, she is a graduate of Stanford University and the Gemological Institute of America, she gained experience at the Boston Consulting Group and Maison Hermès. She was born in the USA, but she has Lebanese and Brazilian origins. Her family, rich in her, gave her a cultural melting pot. Perhaps this is why the result is so carefree.

Collana Can You Hear Me. in oro brunito e diamanti. È stata molto apprezzata da Karl Lagerfeld

Orecchini Contractor in oro rosa, granato, rubini e zaffiri

Anello hamburger in oro rosa, diamanti champagne, zaffiri, tsavorite, rubini

Bracciale in oro rosa a forma di catena di bicicletta. Richiede 60 ore di lavoro per la realizzazione

Anello The Bare Block in oro rosa e quarzo bianco

Kulto 925 Curls with Ensign

Published on April 15, 2023

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Orecchini in argento dorato e cubic zirconia viola

The typical curls of Neapolitan Baroque architecture are the source of inspiration for Ensign: a sign, standard, flag and adopted for the Kulto 925 signed collection, which focuses on soft lines and semi-spherical volumes. The jewels are in 925 silver with a yellow gold finish and include necklaces, earrings and bracelets. The necklaces have a single pendant (69 euros) or double pendant (85 euros) and match the stud earrings (45 euros) or pendants, where two spheres are connected to each other by a thin chain (99 euros) and the bracelet (65 euros) .

The set is also presented in a variant in rhodium-plated silver and white or purple colored cubic zirconia and 925 silver with a rose gold finish, with slightly higher prices. Kulto 925 is a brand of the Diffusione Orologi group that offers silver jewelery to wear every day, even in the workplace.

Anello in argento dorato e cubic zirconia viola

Colorful hours with Rare Ops!

Published on April 14, 2023

Orologi

Vibrant color watches and ultra low price. They are those of the new Rare collection by Opsobjects. The timepieces have a rectangular case and faceted glass that plays with colour. The line consists of a single model declined in ten colors, from shades of blue and pink, to yellow, up to gray and black and white. The case of the Rare collection measures 22×27 millimeters and is in transparent plastic with a steel case back. Two particularities that give the timepieces a precious aspect, the faceted glass inspired by the emerald cut. Cubic zirconia are set on the dial to indicate the hours.

The dial always takes up the color of the case and strap. The hands are in natural steel or gold color for hours, minutes and seconds. The brand logo is at 6 o’clock and the writing OPS! at 12 o’clock. The straps of the Rare, Ops! they are in colored silicone with a pin buckle. Water resistant to 50 meters, the watches in the Opsobjects Rare Collection line are powered by a Japanese quartz movement.

OPS!WATCHES RARE COLLECTION
Movement: quartz
Case: in transparent plastic, 22 x 27 mm and faceted glass back in steel, 22 x 27 mm and faceted glass.
Dial: colored with indexes with stones, logo icon at 6 o’clock and OPS writing at 12 o’clock
Colored silicone strap with pin closure. Water resistance: 5 atm
Price: 44 euros

Wedding rings, how to choose

Published on April 4, 2023

Rings

Wedding rings, guide to choosing it (and 5 ideas to find the right wedding ring for you) ♦

Jewels have always played a decisive role in relationships, not only from the most frivolous point of view, as one of the most appreciated gifts a man can give a woman, but also from a much deeper aspect, of union between two people. That’s why choosing a wedding ring to share with your life partner shouldn’t be taken lightly.

The ring for the couple’s most important day, in fact, will be worn (hopefully) for a lifetime. In short, the choice must be decided after thinking well. And also keep in mind that the ring must be combined with different clothes, different seasons, in the evening as in the morning. In short, it must always go well.

Anello di fidanzamento indossato assieme alla fede matrimoniale

So, is it better to choose a classic wedding ring, in simple yellow gold? Or in rose, white or platinum gold? A shiny, satin or diamond wedding ring? Here is a selection of what you can buy on the internet: the wedding ring, like love, has no boundaries. And for the measure? The size of the ring can be easily determined by following these instructions.

1 yellow gold ring. It is like a gray suit, which is good for all occasions. A classic. It never clashes, no one will notice it too much, but don’t think you stand out. There are those who choose a yellow gold band ring precisely because it is a little anonymous, no one will ever have anything to say about your choice, and in 20 years it will do the same. Others, however, find the yellow gold wedding ring too boring. To you the choice.

Noi2, fede nuziale in oro giallo by Damiani

2 rose gold ring. Years ago, rose gold was considered too flashy and not suitable for marriage. Today this is no longer the case: those who choose pink gold appreciate the warm color of the metal. Among other things, there is not just one type of rose: the color, in fact, depends on the amount of copper that is used in the alloy with gold. The brighter the pink, the more copper will have been used. To be precise, pink gold is usually composed of 75% gold (yellow, therefore), 6.5-5% silver and 18.5-20% copper. Of course, you don’t have to have copper allergies.

3 white gold ring. Discreet, classic, perfect even when complemented by a small diamond set in the band: white gold continues to have a good number of admirers. However, its luster depends on the type of rhodium plating used (this also applies to the other colors of gold). When white gold loses its luster with wear, it risks being confused with silver. But don’t worry: just take it to a jewelry store for a new quick rhodium plating and it will be as good as new.

Anello in oro bianco Heart Beat — Salvini, anello in oro bianco Heart Beat

4 diamond rings. The classic solitaire is usually a ring intended for engagement. In that case, however, the diamond is branded on the outside of the gold band. Nothing prevents, however, that small diamonds can also be used for wedding rings. But in this case they must be placed very discreetly on the ring so as not to become excessively showy.

Anello di Piaget Possession, in oro rosa e diamante

5 platinum rings. There is not only gold: platinum is a great metal for wedding rings. In addition to being very chic, platinum is also a metal that does not easily cause allergies, and is very resistant. However, it is a little more expensive than gold. Not only that: once worn it is not distinguishable from a normal white gold ring: therefore, if you choose platinum, you don’t have to worry about showing the price.

Cartier, anello in platino (versione uomo)

Valentina Laganà, colors and geometries

Published on April 2, 2023

Anello in bronzo dorato con smalto rosso

The modern bijoux by Valentina Laganà, the colors of Sicily in modern design ♦
Silver, copper and bronze. It seems to list the metals used at dawn of human history. But they are also elements used by Valentina Laganà, jewelery designer, who prefers to be considered an artist of objects to wear.

Born and raised in Palermo, she moved to Florence to study goldsmiths. Since 2004 she has moved to Turin, where she works today. Behind her there is a 25 year career: unique items to wear, that she designs and realizes herself. In short, a craftsman looking for his own way. Like many creators who have moved to some point in their lives elsewhere, Valentina Lagana has not forgotten her origins and relives a bit of Sicily in her jewelery: majolica, flowers, fish, birds, sea colors and the figs of India find an application in its collections.

But the tune with traditional Sicily is limited to the name of a collection, Taormina. Valentina Laganà’s jewelery collections are, in fact, the farther away from the folklore you can imagine. They are modern, geometric jewels, and if you do not know the origin and the spirit of the author, you would say they are very Nordic. The collections are divided into six thematic lines, enamelled copper, multiple stranded wires, hammered silver, oxidized copper and elastic fabric. Prices: on average Valentina Laganà’s jewelery is between 80 and 140 euros.

Orecchini pendenti in argento e ottone graffiato

Collana Taormina in rame ossidato e smalto

Ricardo Basta, fantasy of the King of Platinum

Published on April 1, 2023

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Spilla Panda con diamanti bianchi e neri, giada su platino

Look at what is capable of doing Ricardo Basta. The pieces of highly engineered gemological which is offering are very expensive, much (almost they needs five zero). But these are small masterpieces that hardly able to find on the market. Basta is an Argentine born and raised in Buenos Aires, but at age 19 he moved to the United States.

Orecchini con 50 carati di zaffiro viola, foglie in oro giallo 18 carati, diamanti rossi e bianchi

Now her boutique in Santa Monica, California, is a kind of Mecca for lovers of fine jewelry. His ability to work was reached also thanks to the work as an apprentice, where he learned to restore jewelry Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco. In short, only those who know the past can create the future. Enough, in fact, it has become known for its technical innovations: many of its jewels have some moving parts. In addition, it is a master in the working (difficult) of platinum. About use of this metal, durable but complicated to use, was a pioneer. His career continued triumphantly, so that Ricardo Basta was involved in many exhibitions devoted to his work. Look at these pictures and you’ll understand why.

Spilla in palladio a forma di zebra con diamanti bianchi e neri, tsavoriti, smeraldi, rubini. Vincitrice di uno Spectrum Awards

Bracciale Rainbow con elementi rotanti: diamanti, rubini, zaffiri blu e rosa, tsavorite

Collana interamente composta con oltre 35 carati di diamanti colorati

Anello con hessonite cabochon e diamanti neri

Brosway Wishes

Published on March 16, 2023

Desire, according to the definition found in the dictionary, is an acute feeling of need to achieve or obtain what is believed to be indispensable for the satisfaction of one’s physical needs, in particular referring to the sexual or spiritual sphere. And who in the world has no desires? Indeed, desires are usually much more numerous than we can satisfy. But there is one aspect that knows (almost) no limits in achieving desires: that of jewels. True, the very expensive ones are perhaps unattainable, but the wishes concerning more easily accessible jewels can be satisfied.

Perhaps Brosway was thinking of this when he launched the Desideri collection. The collection consists of steel chains in natural color, or with a golden finish made up of many small spheres. Blue, white or purple cubic zirconia are also added to bracelets and necklaces. Desires that can be achieved with a budget limited to 24, 29 or 39 euros.

BraccialeBracciale in acciaio con cubic zirconia azzurro in acciaio con cubic zirconia bianco — Bracciale in acciaio con cubic zirconia azzurro

Bracciale in acciaio con finitura dorata, cubic zirconia bianco

Collana in acciaio con cubic zirconia bianco e amuleto

Collana in acciaio con finitura dorata, cubic zirconia bianco e quadrifoglio

Twist dance for Breil

Published on March 15, 2023

Magnetica System is the name of a line of jewelry by Breil, a brand of the Binda group also known for the production of watches. Now the jewels made with a magnetic closure that facilitates their use are expanded with Twists, chokers and bracelets made with multi-strand micro-chains in intertwined steel proposed in silver and in the IP gold tone. Twist bijoux are inspired by the trend of large and simple jewels with the fusion of different elements. The design is essential and with a vintage flavour. The oversized braid made with multi-strand chains fits perfectly with the magnetic closure.

Girocollo composto da catena multifilo a treccia in acciaio

Like the other pieces in the Magnetica System collection, the Twist elements can be worn individually, combined with each other or joined with others in the collection through the magnetic closures, to create personalized and transformable jewels. The line consists of necklaces and bracelets of different lengths. Prices: the choker composed of a multi-strand braided steel chain 80 euros, with IP gold treatment 99 euros. Multi-strand braided steel chain bracelet 60 euros, with IP gold treatment 80 euros.

Bracciale composto da catena multifilo a treccia in acciaio con trattamento IP gold

Bracciale composto da catena multifilo a treccia in acciaio

Girocollo composto da catena multifilo a treccia in acciaio con trattamento IP gold

Aquamarine at x-ray

Published on March 11, 2023

All you need to know about one of the gems most loved by jewelry: the aquamarine, which is also the stone of the month of March ♦

The aquamarine is one of the stones most used in jewelry. Major brands of jewelry have included it in their collections. Yet it is little known by the general public that ignores the quality and, above all, the features.

Anello Lyla's Bow con diamanti acquamarina brasiliana — Vania Leles, anello Lyla’s Bow con diamanti acquamarina brasiliana

Identikit. Transparent and crystalline: not by chance is called aquamarine that glitter even under lowlight conditions. A quality that makes it a “star” of fine jewelry. Like emerald, is a stone that belongs to the beryl family. The structure, however, is very different from the green gem: the iron impurities inside give that deep azure blue color, while chromium and vanadium tinged with green emerald. Almost always, the aquamarine is without inclusions: whether appear the star effect or the one called cat eyes it becomes invaluable. Its hardness allows jewelers to experiment with innovative cuts and, in fact, has been used for the Color du Temps necklace from the Peau d’âne collection by Van Cleef & Arpels, for the jewelry designed by Tiffany in the movie The Great Gatsby, for the Bulgari Serpente bought by Justin Bieber during the charity auction at Cannes Film Festival.

Pomellato, bracciale Pom Pom in oro rosa e argento con 729 acquamarina taglio brillante per un totale di oltre 17 carati

Color. the range of colors of aquamarine is very narrow: blue, slightly greenish blue, greenish blue, blue-green, blue. The rarest shades are dark blue and slightly greenish blue. In general, the more intense is blue, greater is the stone value: that’s why the most common ones tend to light green.

Treatment. Aquamarine is a mineral that is almost always the subject of a treatment to make it more pleasant. Much of the aquamarine in its natural state, in fact, has a blue-green color. For this reason the stone is heated to a rather high temperature. This process can remove the greenish color from the material and transform the hue of the stone into a pleasant deep blue. So if they tell you that an aquamarine is absolutely natural you do not have to believe it. But this does not mean that the result can’t be appreciated.

Anello con acquamarina taglio cuscino, lato superiore . Titanio blu, acquamarina, zaffiri, quarzo capelvenere — Lydia Courteille, anello con acquamarina taglio cuscino, lato superiore. Titanio blu, acquamarina, zaffiri, quarzo capelvenere

Provenance. The best known reserves of aquamarine are those in Minas Gerais, whose buds have a distinctive deep blue color. Always in Brazil there is the Santa Maria de Itabira mine with deep blue, stones which are a favorite choice of gemologists. Other deposits are exploited on an industrial scale in the Urals, Nigeria, Madagascar, Mozambique and Pakistan. As a rule, the color is saturated if weigh more than 5 carats, while the smaller stones are lighter, with the exception of some specimens from Madagascar, known for a very strong hues even if under 5 carats. That’s why it costs more compared to other stones of the same color, but as higher dimensions.

Sanalitro, anello con acquamarina e diamanti

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Schlumberger per Tiffany & Co. orecchini Seven Leaves con due aquamarine oval per un totale di 14,89 carati e diamanti taglio brillante[/caption]

Orecchini in oro bianco, alluminio, argento, acquamarina — Hemmerle, orecchini in oro bianco, alluminio, argento, acquamarina

Spilla con acquamarina, oro bianco, diamanti — Naomi Sarna. spilla con acquamarina, oro bianco, diamanti

Anello Modigliani con acquamarina e rubellite — Sanalitro, anello Modigliani con acquamarina e rubellite

Charles green, anello con acquamarina taglio smeraldo, diamanti, su platino

Anello in oro bianco, diamanti e acquamarina — Mirco Visconti, anello in oro bianco, diamanti e acquamarina

Orecchini Trilliant, con oro bianco, diamanti e acquamarina — Fadoua Hueb, orecchini Trilliant, con oro bianco, diamanti e acquamarina

Pomellato, anello Pom Pom in oro rosa, acquamarina taglio cabochon circondato da acquamarina e diamanti brown

Snow falls on Gran Seiko

Published on March 7, 2023

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New from Grand Seiko: a watch inspired by Japanese winter atmospheres. It is the new Hi-Beat GMT Yukigesho model, SBGJ271. The dial of the timepiece is crafted to resemble fresh snow (yukigesho in Japanese) on tree branches. The pattern of parallel lines (the layers of snow) makes the look instantly recognisable. The hands and indexes are polished to catch the light and ensure maximum legibility. The black GMT hand, together with the 24-hour indication, allows the wearer to quickly track a second time zone.

Grand Seiko SBGJ271 è anche una reinterpretazione moderna del primo design Grand Seiko del 1960

The Grand Seiko SBGJ271 watch is also a modern reinterpretation of the first Grand Seiko design from 1960, with a case with curved lugs of 39.5 mm in diameter, 13.9 mm thick. Made of stainless steel and polished with the Zaratsu technique, it is dominated by the vintage-inspired box-shaped sapphire crystal.

The watch has a stainless steel bracelet with a triple folding clasp and contains a Hi-Beat 36000 GMT 9S86 high frequency caliber, visible through the sapphire crystal case back, offering up to 55 hours of power reserve with an accuracy of + 5/-3 seconds per day and Gmt function. It is thanks to the use of lightweight components made possible through Mems and the use of Spron alloys for the mainspring and hairspring that Grand Seiko’s Hi-beat movements are able to maintain such a power reserve while running at a rate of 36,000 bph.

L'orologio ha cassa in acciaio inossidabile e vetro zaffiro a doppia curvatura con rivestimento antiriflesso — L’orologio ha cassa in acciaio inossidabile e vetro zaffiro a doppia curvatura con rivestimento antiriflesso

Grand Seiko Elegance Collection
Hi-Beat 36000 GMT, SBGJ271
Caliber 9S86
Movement: Automatic
Accuracy: -3/+5 seconds per day
Power reserve: 55 hours
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date, GMT, quick time difference adjustment function
Technical details
Stainless steel case
Double curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflection coating
Transparent screw-down caseback
Screw down crown
Waterproof: 3 bars
Diameter: 39.5mm, Thickness: 14.1mm
Stainless steel bracelet
Triple folding clasp with push button release
Recommended retail price in Europe: 7,600 euros.

Grand Seiko Collezione Elegance, modello Hi Beat 36000 GMT, SBGJ271

Chantecler Suamèm again

Published on March 5, 2023

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Chantecler renews the classic Suamèm collection ♦︎

Neapolitans are known to be creative. There is no more imaginative and witty language than that spoken by those born under Vesuvius. An example is the Suamèm collection by Chantecler, a brand born in Capri, the island just in front of the Neapolitan city. Suamèm, in fact, is the transcription in the Neapolitan language (language, not dialect) of the French soi-même, that is oneself. It is an invitation not to hide one’s personality. Suamèm is one of the classic collections that have created the success of Chantecler but which now, in the year in which the Maison turns 70, is renewed with other jewels.

The style is inspired by the seventies, with yellow gold pieces now reworked in 18-karat yellow gold in irregularly sized links. Over time, the collection has shrunk to just four classic pieces: bracelet, necklace, ring and earrings. They are classic jewels, but at the same time unusual, high-end, with a strong connotation of design, but without forgetting portability.

Souls, Fope’s rings for twin spirits

Published on March 3, 2023

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Rings (preferably) for two soul mates. Fope launches the new Souls jewelery collection, designed with an explicit dedication to couples. The line consists of new rings that use the patented Flex’it technique. For those who don’t know, it should be remembered that it is a system made up of microscopic, invisible gold springs found inside the jewel, which can thus be adapted to the size and shape of the wearer’s body. ring or bracelet, in this case the fingers.

The rings are in white, yellow or pink gold, but in addition they are enriched with a single precious stone: pink or blue sapphire, ruby, emerald or the classic diamond, also available in black. The stone thus replaces the shape of the washer used by Fope for other types of rings. The Souls collection was also designed to be chosen on the occasion of an engagement, as a ring to give for the statement, and are considered wearable regardless of gender. The price is around 1,400 euros, but varies according to the model.