What is wearing the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, is always news, especially if you choose precious gold earrings and diamonds. We can unveil brand and price: some days ago, the wife of Prince Williams chose jewelry designed by one of his favorite brands, Kiki McDonough. For the record, the name is Lauren Earrings Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Leaf Earrings, price around 3000 EUR. The name is dedicated to the English ballerina Lauren Cuthbertson. They are teardrop earrings, with a leaf-shaped 18-carat gold, and a fancy yellow diamond pavé. Kate often wears jewelry of the British brand, which in its time has also designed jewelry for the mother of Prince William, Princess Diana. For completeness, we can add that during an this official commitment, Kate matched the earrings with a dress by British designer Matthew Williamson. Kate earrings are, however, an opportunity to look at the production of Kiki McDonough, British designer who has built a solid reputation since 1985. And so here are pictures and prices of a selection of his jewelry. Matilde de Bounvilles
If you are in the final running of gifts and not want to spend much, you can consider the proposals of Stroili, one of the most popular brands of jewelry available. Among the lines of the brand, there is new collection My Name, in silver and pink rhodium. The line is part of the kind of jewelry with initials, we’ve talked about many times on Gioiellis.com. Well, when you get to run gift something to somebody, it’s better to choose something personal, and here is a chance to get a jewel with the first letter of the name of the person which you love. Or maybe, why not? with the initial of your name. The collection includes My Name bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings in which the initial choice, in italics, is engraved on a surface in the shape of heart. Prices: the necklace in silver and silver rosy costs euros 32.90, earring euros 22.90, the bangle, although this same material, euros 47,90. Lavinia Andorno
A monogram at neck
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Let’s face it: who does not like to wear something unique, maybe a necklace? Here’s an idea, you can easily buy online, perhaps for a gift (if not too late). The US site http://www.mynamenecklace.com sells chain with a pendant that is a monogram with the initials you want. The monogram is typically structured with the last name in the big first letter to the center, while the first letter on the left is the first name, and the other is that of the second name. The necklace can be made of 925 Sterling Silver, but also plated in 18K yellow gold, or rose gold. If, then, instead of initials you want the full name, no problem: there is also the possibility to make all the letters, but the price is proportional to the length. Finally, you can also opt for two other alternatives: a ring, earrings, always with the monogram, or a bracelet with the initials. More personalized than that … Giulia Netrese
The Force of Destiny for Silvia Precious
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Giuseppe Verdi would have named the force of destiny: a woman called Silvia Preziosa could only take care of jewelry (we have written here: https://gioiellis.com/il-giro-del-mondo-di-silvia-preziosa). Its brand, founded only a few months ago, has a name equally evocative: Preziosa Jewelry. And it is already very active: here, for example, some images of the pieces of the collection Giulia, made in silver 925, with gold plating yellow or pink 18 gold and natural stones. At 24, after graduating in Fashion Design at the Politecnico di Milano and courses at Central Saint Martins in London and New York, where he attended the Parsons School of Design, she seems already a veteran. His top collection is called Glober and is based on the skyline of the big cities, such as Milan, London, New York and Paris (price: € 210 rings, 390 Euros the bracelet). Margherita Donato
Cruise with Dior
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Here are the Dior earrings created for the Cruise 2016. The collection is named Shades, has a limited number of pieces, but it can be a novelty that does not go unnoticed. For the uninitiated, the cruise collections are for the off-season, or, even, pre-collections. The cruise collections, also called resort collection, are often showed in New York, because the American market seems more interested in studying choose something for the holidays. In short, they are opportunities to buy a few pieces of the collection to show off in an impromptu vacation warm in holiday, to winter season or spring. Shades Dior line is designed with this philosophy. The shape of earrings communicates a sense of lightness and simple geometry. The sharp colors look a bit as abstract paintings of Kandinsky. Earrings have a palladium finish, and can be decorated with black marble and yellow glass, or with stones like lapis lazuli. The price is 510 €, except for a model with black marble, which rises to 550 Euros. Matilde de Bounvilles
For those who like the design of the Deep North, minimalist design, the charm of the essential, to the passionate of aurora borealis and ginger cookies are dedicated products of the Danish brand Skagen. For those who do not know, it’s worth pointing out that the company has nothing to do with the brand that made the tipical Danish bracelets, composite of individual elements (for instance, such as Pandora, Sence, Endless Jewels). The jewels of Skagen are as quite Scandinavian architectural style: no frills. By the way, the name comes from the fishing village of Skagen, Denmark, where they meet the North and Baltic Sea and this coincidence is already a program. The company produces not only jewelry, but also design objects, furniture, watches, accessories. Established in 1989, the jewelery Skagen can now be found in 80 countries worldwide, including Italy. Necklaces, bracelets and earrings are made of solid brushed steel, smooth, curved, softened only by glass beads white or muted tones. They would enjoy, perhaps, the heroine of the Millennium trilogy (but is Swedish), the troubled hacker Lisbeth Salander. Here are pictures and prices. Margherita Donato
Vara collection by Ferragamo
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An updated version of the historic collection Vara signed Salvatore Ferragamo, with the use of blue chalcedony and quartz pink or white. Now the collection, launched last summer, is enriched with two new finery, with white agate and black onyx. Each stone of this line, which includes earrings, necklace with pendant with lobster clasp and gold bracelets pink, has a special shaped cut Vara, to remember the famous buckle created by Fiamma Ferragamo in 1978. Price of earrings: € 2,300 . Necklace or bracelet: 1,900 Euros.
On the tips with Stroili
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On the tips with Stroili. If you like classical ballet, if you are fascinated by the historical stage of La Scala in Milan, and if you’d wear a tutu, you’ll like two jewels signed by the largest chain of Italian jewelry. The brand is presenting the collection Miss Gold By Stroili. It consists of two jewels in the shape of dancers, made of yellow gold and cubic zirconia. The necklace and earrings inspired by the world of ballet are offered as a complement suited for the holiday season, when the music of works like The Nutcracker or Swan Lake by Ciakovsky are the soundtrack. Prices: a necklace with pendant in yellow gold and zircon costs 125 Euros. Earrings, always yellow gold and zircon, 145 euro. Giulia Netrese
Valentino Rossi bracelet
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For the man who is passionate biker and fan of Valentino Rossi: a bracelet set with diamonds dedicated to the champion of Moto GP. The idea is by goldsmith Gianfranco Quartaroli, who has already been achieved and delivered personally to the Doctor of circuits, the bracelet «Charms World Champion circuits» for winning the World Championship 2005. Now he has designed and built a new jewel for the “moral winner” of last world championship in 2015, that for the official rankings instead went to Jorge Lorenzo. The bracelet of Circuitigioielli with the inscription “10 TIMES 46”, made in white gold and white and yellow diamonds, costs 1,946 Euros. Federico Graglia
In Italy there are different traditions: one of these is the production of Murano glass. A material that has been repeatedly used to make jewelry. So if you love Venice, worship the glass and you like large rings, you can take a look at the jewels of LeConterie. The name needs an explanation: the beads are made with Venetian glass, colored, pull rods more or less subtle, solid or perforated. According to legend, the production of glass beads in Venice began with the return of Marco Polo from the East. Generations of craftsmen have been handed down the not simple technique. Once made, glass beads in past were transported in large straw baskets and delivered to women, that inserted the little pieces to make necklaces, trimmings or jewelry. End of explanation.
LeConterie is, therefore, a new brand of Murano glass jewelry handcrafted: no piece is completely the same. In these pages you see rings: they are created according to the age-old tradition by the masters of the Glass School Abate Zanetti, an institution that dates back to 1862, when it was founded by Abbot Vincenzo Zanetti with the intent to bring the style and the design in the production of Murano. Giulia Netrese
The Cucinelli consistent necklaces
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Brunello Cucinelli brand is synonymous of cachemire wool , high quality, a humanistic enterprise. However, it is less known for its accessories, which were added to the line of garments made knitted. Instead they are interesting. Cucinelli, in fact, offers a series of necklaces to meet (but not exclusively) the clothes, sweaters, jackets, shirts … The necklaces have a certain size, are made using agate and silk, or beads of hematite, or with simple glass elements. It is not certain jewelry, we are in the accessories. But luxury necklaces have a price ranging from 900 to over 1300 Euros. In short, nothing to do with those jewels that bear the signatures of the most recognized designers, but are sold for a few tens of euro. In this case the jewelry Cucinelli, however, are consistent with the image and the quality of the brands whose name they bear. For this reason they will be interesting for fans of the company’s products Umbrian increasingly numerous. Matilde de Bounvilles
Trip to Rome 1947
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We told you about the debut of brand Rome 1947 (https://gioiellis.com/nasce-roma-1947-gioielli-e-dolce-vita/). At one year after, the brand has expanded its proposal by betting on sautoir necklaces. On the other hand, the brand was born from the rib of Better Silver, Venetian company specializing in jewelry chains and others. Rome in 1947 has its own story: the name is born from a family photograph that was found in a album, which portrays the grandparents of owners of Roma 1947, on their honeymoon, in the capital, two years after the end of the Second War. The image evokes the Dolce Vita, the economic recovery of the post-war period. So, nostalgia, but reported in style and atmosphere present. And here’s the line of long necklaces with pendants proposals by the brand, also in view of Christmas (it was also designed a bracelet for the occasion). All necklaces are long, with many strands and a process that uses 925 silver rhodium, in some cases 18k pink gold plated and cubic zirconia white. Prices: slightly above or around one hundred euro. Matilde de Bounvilles
A return to Tiffany. And the return it is, in fact, the historical collection «Please, return to Tiffany». Recently the Maison of New York has proposed in Italy two medals with silver bracelet, dedicated to Milan and Rome (https://gioiellis.com/omaggio-a-roma-da-tiffany/ and https://gioiellis.com/tiffany -bracciale-milano). But a few days ago on the site of the largest jewelry company, it appeared an large collection, inspired by the famous Tiffany key ring, introduced in 1969. “This stunning collection of jewelry, remember that there’s no place like Tiffany,” it is the philosophy of the brand. And here, then, medals, bracelets, earrings, as well as key rings: the theme is always the message “Please return to Tiffany in New York,” engraved in small or large fonts on the different pieces. We are spoiled for choice: the line is made up of over 130 pieces. For the most part, these jewelry is made with silver or gold, but is also used rubedo, a metal alloy introduced by Tiffany, which has a pink tint. It consists of a mixture of silver, gold and copper. They can be purchased online as well. Prices: from $ 150 silver earrings, to 3,800 for the bracelet in 18K gold. Giulia Netrese
Fossil is an American brand, known in the world of watchmaking. But also it offers affordable jewelry, made with simple materials, that can not go unnoticed. The choice has been to focus on steel, often finished with rose gold coating, along with small crystals. In some cases the bijoux are made with leather. Certainly, it isn’t a jewel to wear for the first La Scala, but a honest bling that you can wear without problems and without too much fear of losing them. Holiday 2015 line includes all the classic series of pieces that make up a collection of jewelry: necklace, earrings, bracelet, plus a trio of rings. Prices are very reasonable, ranging from 39 to 59 euro for earrings to necklaces to the top. Helpful magnetic closure. Lavinia Andorno
Queriot, chocolate for 2016
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Silver medals with attached message: was the basic idea of Queriot, that was founded by Francesco Minoli, former CEO of Pomellato (and big fan of horse riding), when he started with the company in Milan. The brand of jewelry for Christmas 2015, and in view of the new year, it suggests the medal Queriot 2016 in silver and rose gold (price: 160 €). Another idea: the bangle in silver with stone chocolate, and a brown diamond (price: 322 €). The bracelet is composable and the stone alone costs 85 euro. Minoli when he created the brand has staked everything on quickly and immediate communication style social networks applied to jewelery. And also in this case no exception. M.d.B.
Gioiellieri sul piede di guerra in vista del Natale. Ecco un paio di idee regalo suggerite da Unoaerre. Il gruppo orafo di Arezzo, sembra di capire, punta tutto su prodotti popolari, a basso o bassissimo prezzo, a giudicare dai pezzi proposti. Si tratta dei bijoux della linea 1AR by Uunoaerre, in ottone argentato o rosé e cristalli. Il prezzo al pubblico è quantomai accessibile: 24 euro gli anelli e 39 euro i bracciali.
Sence Copenhagen in the cold winter is at ease. So the brand of jewelry at affordable, shows for the new winter season the North Facing Collection, a line of jewelry dedicated to the holiday winter season and, more generally, to the cold. The ingredients are always the ones that distinguish the Danish brand: semi-precious stones, gold and silver backgrounds, pendants. And low prices. All a figment of imagination of designer Gitte Holmskov, which is fully in keeping with the philosophy of company and Nordic style. Little stars, some mention of snow crystals, metal chains of gold color or silver: the shapes are simple, as well as the materials used. Obviously, it’s the best you can ask for jewelery offered at a price so generous.
Chloe’s alphabet
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The French fashion house Chloé offers a collection of rings made up of the 26 letters of the alphabet. The idea is to allow you to wear your initials on the hand, or to dial a name, a word, a message. The initiative starts from the brand’s history: Clare Waight Keller, artistic director of the French company since June 2011, has called the new Chloé accessories according to letters of the alphabet as a tribute to Gaby Aghion, founder of the company 60 years ago. Aghion was fond of words and literature and had chosen to baptize his creations with the order of the letters of the alphabet. The capsule collection of gold rings, however, offers a personal chance to compose a message really handy. Price of the Rings: 200 Euros. Matilde de Bounvilles
Francesca Mo goes in three
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The new collections by Francesca Mo, architect of Milan and designer with the nostalgia for the fragments of the past, like the stained glass made from frosted sand that were on the beaches. Here, then, the new collections. They are called Pop, Moody and Lilliput. Earrings, rings, necklaces and bracelets are made of gold, silver, bronze, but not only. Each collection uses different materials: Pop, for example, color earrings square or round with plexiglass, wire gold 18k. Moody plays with the messages, like the rings Yes or No, with a rotating plate, for those who do not want to waste words. Lilliput, finally, is betting everything on minimalism. Prices. For the collection Pop: earrings with 1 symbol: 120 euro; earrings with 2 symbols: 180 euro; square earrings great: 150 Euros. Rings Yes or No: from 250 Euros (bronze and silver). Lilliput: (white gold or yellow gold) with 2 units: 120 Euros, earrings three elements: € 180; Earrings four elements: € 240; 5 elements: € 300, 6 items: € 360; 7 items: 420 Euros. Giulia Netrese
Michael Kors for Christmas
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In view of Christmas, let’s look at what are features Michael Kors, one of the brands of the fashion world that has achieved the greatest success with the exstension in the jewelry world accessible. Even this series of jewelery is made of steel, with platings golden, white, yellow or pink, and crystals to make more glittering bracelets and necklaces. In the series does not appear the classic padlocks that have characterized the past collections of the designer, but are used magnetic closures and crystals, in the form of small diamonds, sometimes follow the entire perimeter of the jewel. Prices are content: the most expensive piece is a necklace from 229 eur. In the captions of the images also the cost of individual jewelry. Giulia Netrese