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Charlotte Chesnais well-rounded




New jewels signed by the French designer Charlotte Chesnais

Charlotte Chesnais was the rising star of the jewelry world, winner of the Andam fashion award 2015, the international award that supports fashion talents and from this year also accessories, a category assigned to the young designer who debuted in 2014 with the homonymous brand. Pure and seductive lines for the pupil of Nicolas Ghesquière from Balenciaga (now the designer is the creative director of the Louis Vuitton brand), who to create his pieces first models clay and then melts them in silver, vermeil and gold, in some cases with the addition of small diamonds.

Collier in vermeil, lettera Q. La catena è venduta a parte
Collier in vermeil, lettera Q. La catena è venduta a parte

The inspiration comes from the female body, from its curves, even from motherhood. In fact, the jewels have rounded shapes, perhaps a little intricate, but never aggressive. Wearing spirals and interconnected circles such as earrings, rings or bracelets occupy a three-dimensional space, yet they are strangely simple too. At least just enough to be able to combine them easily. But the new AlplhaJewels Collection is instead inspired by the letters of the alphabet, naturally interpreted with the creativity of the designer, who recently opened a new boutique at 169 Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris.

Orecchini a cerchio in vermeil
Orecchini in vermeil
Orecchini Saturn Blow in vermeil e smalto rosso
Orecchini Saturn Blow in vermeil e smalto rosso
Bracciale in argento Round Trip
Bracciale in argento Round Trip
Collier della Alphabet Collection, lettera C
Collier della Alphabet Collection, lettera C
Collier della Alphabet Collection, lettera N
Collier della Alphabet Collection, lettera N

Charlotte Chesnai e la Alphabet Collection (immagine da Facebook)
Charlotte Chesnai e la Alphabet Collection (immagine da Facebook)

La collezione Alpha Jewels
La collezione Alpha Jewels







Brosway chant with shell pearls




Chant, a word that means song in French, is also the name of a line of bijoux offered by Brosway, a brand of the Bros Manifatture group. It is a collection that includes a series of steel necklaces and bracelets, with a gold-colored finish, heart or star-shaped pendants. Furthermore, some bijoux have a particularity: the use of shell pearls. These are small spheres also called shell pearls or fancy pearls. Shell pearls are spheres produced with the use of shell powder and resin: a process that gives these small globes a pearly and brilliant appearance.

Bracciale in acciaio con finitura color oro e perle conchiglia
Bracciale in acciaio con finitura color oro e perle conchiglia

The prices are very low: they range from 34 euros for the 316L steel bracelet, with pendants in the shape of a moon, heart, star and shell pearls, up to 52 euros for the double strand necklace in 316L steel, with a gold-colored finish. pendants in the shape of a heart, star and shell pearls.
Bracciale in acciaio con finitura color oro e perle conchiglia e cristalli
Bracciale in acciaio con finitura color oro e perle conchiglia e cristalli

Orecchini con perle conchiglia
Orecchini con perle conchiglia
Collana in acciaio finitura oro,  perle conchiglia e cristalli
Collana in acciaio finitura oro, perle conchiglia e cristalli
Collana doppia in acciaio con perle conchiglia
Collana doppia in acciaio con perle conchiglia
Collana in acciaio,  perle conchiglia e cristalli
Collana in acciaio, perle conchiglia e cristalli
Bracciale in acciaio,  perle conchiglia e cristalli
Bracciale in acciaio, perle conchiglia e cristalli







Breil’s Rays with Bow Shot




Bow Shot, watches for those who don’t want to compromise. Breil watches with a strong character, as is the nature of the Binda group brand. The Bow Shot chronographs have a 43-millimeter steel case decorated with a fluted matte-finish lacquered bezel, which is also the identifying element of the collection. The black dial, with its sunburst texture, takes up the motif of the bezel and punctuates the background. The essential minute track, in white, is followed by indexes with luminous.

Il modello in acciaio bilux IP rose
Il modello in acciaio bilux IP rose

At twelve o’clock the Breil logo and the 12 in large Arabic numeral, which becomes an aesthetic but also functional element of the dial. Between 4 and 5 o’clock, between the chrono counters, the date window also appears. The collection consists of three chronographs, in three different colors: bilux steel, bilux IP gold steel and bilux IP rose steel. Every steel detail on the dial picks up on the colors of the case and bracelet in shades, as well as the crown and the chrono buttons.
Orologio in acciaio bilux IP gold
Orologio in acciaio bilux IP gold

The steel bracelets are three-link satin-finished in the center and polished at the ends with a push-button deployant clasp. The timepieces are equipped with a Tmi VD53 quartz chronograph movement and are waterproof up to 5 atmospheres.
Cassa 43 mm in acciaio bilux
Cassa 43 mm in acciaio bilux

Technical specifications
Bow Shot Chronograph
43 mm case in bilux steel (TW1980) bilux steel IP gold (TW1981), bilux steel IP rose (TW1982)
Black sunburst dial, luminescent applied hour markers
Three link bracelet in bilux steel with satin central section
TMI VD53 quartz chronograph movement
Screw back
Waterproof, 5 ATM
Prices: 235 euros (TW1980), 259 euros (TW1981), 259 euros (TW1982)
Tra le ore 4 e 5, tra i contatori crono, compare anche la finestrella della data
Tra le ore 4 e 5, tra i contatori crono, compare anche la finestrella della data

A ore dodici il logo Breil e il 12 in numero arabo di grande dimensione, che diventa un elemento estetico ma anche funzionale del quadrante
A ore dodici il logo Breil e il 12 in numero arabo di grande dimensione, che diventa un elemento estetico ma anche funzionale del quadrante
Breil Bow Shot
Breil Bow Shot indossato

Breil Bow Shot
Breil Bow Shot







Valentine’s Day with Hip Hop




It’s Valentine’s time. Valentine’s Day arrives on time and, with the appointment, also the time for a gift. The Hip Hop brand of Diffusione Orologi combines the two aspects with the Hearts & Love collection, which reinterprets the event dedicated to Cupid in a pop key. The collection is made with white silicone straps printed in red and hot pink that identify two models. The style is defined as graffiti, with hearts that appear to be hand-drawn and the lettering Love, which forms a pattern across the entire surface. Also on the dial appears a little heart drawn in black at 4 o’clock, which is combined with silver Arabic numerals to indicate the hours.

Orologio Hip Hop Love
Orologio Hip Hop Love

Another version of the watch uses three languages: ti amo (Italian), I love you (English) and je t’aime (French). The dial is simple, with the hours marked by thin IP light gold indexes. Like all Hip Hop watches, the Hearts & Love models are decomposable: each model consists of a strap and a case that can be separated from each other, allowing the latter to be mounted on straps of different colors that can be purchased separately.
The case is in 32 mm polycarbonate, equipped with a Miyota2035 three-sphere quartz movement. The watches in the Hip Hop collection are also waterproof up to 50 meters. The price is 39.90 euros.
Orologio della collezione Hearts & Love
Orologio della collezione Hearts & Love

Orologio della collezione Hearts & Love indossato
Orologio della collezione Hearts & Love indossato







Jessica McCormack’s easy diamonds




The Jessica McCormack’s long journey: the world through new special jewels ♦

How do you say jewelery in New Zealand? You say: Jessica McCormack. The designer grew up in the green spaces of the country which is Europe’s antipodes, but among the treasures and curiosities of his father’s auction house. It’s been easy, so, to fall in love with jewels. The spring snaps after a past year in Sotheby’s jewelery department in London. In the British capital, which is also one of jewelry capital, Jessica has pick as partner the diamond collectors Michael Rosenfeld, and Rachel Slack, a business woman who is part of the Oppenheimer family, a name that is almost synonymous with precious stones. In addition to the passion for diamonds, the three have in common also love for beautiful things, in the way of the classic tradition that only London can inspire.

Anello con diamanti di Jessica McCormack
Anello con diamanti di Jessica McCormack

They are jewels with a classic shape, but not only. They make extensive use of diamonds, but not only. And they are often very expensive, but that’s not all. Of course, Jessica McCormack’s jewels are very elegant and high-end, but the designer also sees them well combined with a pair of jeans and a white T-shirt.
Collana con smeraldi e chiusura a cuore
Collana con smeraldi e chiusura a cuore

Orecchini pendenti con diamanti
Orecchini pendenti con diamanti
orecchini diamanti smeraldi zaffiro
Orecchini con diamanti, smeraldi e zaffiri
Orecchini con diamanti ovali
Orecchini con diamanti ovali

Anello Mini Cloud in oro 18 carati
Anello Mini Cloud in oro 18 carati

Orecchini Gypset con oro brunito e diamanti
Orecchini Gypset con oro brunito e diamanti







Everything about morganite




The morganite is a very attractive pink stone and less expensive than diamonds. Read what are the characteristics of the morganite in this tutorial.

The auctions of Christie’s and Sotheby’s have decreed that at the moment the kings of precious stones are pink diamonds. But if you like this color, morganite is one of the stones that offers this shade. The morganite, in fact, has a strong pink color and is found with different shades, more or less intense. On the other hand, it is a stone that is in fashion: great Maison, such as Pasquale Bruni or designers like Lydia Courteille have long used this stone for their high jewelery collections.

OreccOrecchini in oro rosa, diamanti bianchi brown, morganitehini in oro rosa, diamanti bianchi Brown, morganite
Orecchini in oro rosa, diamanti bianchi brown, morganite

The name. Few people know that morganite is named in honor of a banker. In fact, it takes its name from the American financier and banker passionate about precious stones, John Pierpont Morgan. He was one of the great bankers of the early twentieth century and still today the bank he founded is one of the largest and most important in the world. Morganite was discovered in Madagascar in 1910 by George Kunz, who proposed calling it morganite at a meeting of the New York Academy of Sciences, to honor his friend and client John Pierpont Morgan, who had granted him his financial support and to the important donations of gems to the American Museum of Natural History in New York and the Museum of Natural History in Paris. JP Morgan’s collection was then partly used by Tiffany, of which Kunz was the chief gemologist.

Ciondolo in oro con morganite
Ciondolo in oro con morganite di Spreng

Curiosity. Morganite becomes fluorescent and deep red in color when exposed to X-rays. The fluorescence disappears when it is no longer affected by the rays: it is an aspect to know if you have a jewel with morganite and want to wear it during an X-ray …

Orecchini con Morganite della collezione Atelier Vento
Pasquale Bruni, orecchini con morganite della collezione Atelier Vento

Description. The morganite is a variety of beryl, has delicate pink color, more or less intense. The pink beryl owes its color to the presence of minimal traces of manganese, often associated with impurities of cesium and rubidium. The main deposits are in Madagascar and Brazil. The morganite can form large crystals: in Brazil they found crystals up to 10 kilograms.
How is it worth. The morganite is rarer aquamarine, but large stones are easily available on the market. The value is also determined by the quality of the stone, for example, from its transparency. A ring with a good sized morganite can cost around 4000-5000 euro, but the price increases if it is associated with other stones.

Anello in oro bianco brunito con morganite e diamanti di Lorenza Bäumer
Anello in oro bianco brunito con morganite e diamanti di Lorenza Bäumer

Anello con morganite e tormaline
Anello con morganite e tormaline di Lydia Courteille

Collier Goddess Garden in oro, diamanti, morganite
Collier Goddess Garden in oro, diamanti, morganite di Pasquale Bruni

Anello in oro con morganite e diamanti
Anello in oro con morganite e diamanti di Carelle

Anello Twig in oro bianco e morganite
Anello Twig in oro bianco e morganite

Anello con gambo a forma di pesce, spinello rosa e zaffiri
Alessio Boschi, anello con gambo a forma di pesce, spinello rosa e zaffiri

Damiani, anello in oro, zaffiri rosa, diamanti e morganite
Damiani, anello in oro, zaffiri rosa, diamanti e morganite







How to choose a jewel for Valentine’s Day

Ten things to know before buying a jewel for Valentine’s Day (but the advice also applies to other days).

1 If you are not sure about the circumference of your partner’s fingers, it is better not to give a ring as a gift, unless you are already very close with your (your?) Partner, wife or other. Widening a ring, but also tightening it, can prove to be an insuperable obstacle for the jeweler and the gift thus turns into a boomerang for the one who gave it. To find out how to identify the size of the ring, read here.

Recarlo, anello della collezione Blue Carpet indossato
Recarlo, anello della collezione Blue Carpet indossato

2 An established brand is a guarantee of recognition, even of the economic effort made for the purchase. Furthermore, if you separate a jewel of a well-known brand it can be resold more easily. This does not mean that the jewels of little-known brands are not ok, but do not forget to make this consideration when choosing a jewel.

Collezione D.Icon a Portofino
Collezione D.Icon by Damiani a Portofino

3 Gold or silver? Don’t worry: platinum is fine when in doubt. The choice of the material with which a jewel is made certainly remains important. But that is not all. As they rightly say, it is the thought that counts. So, even if your budget is not large, you can opt for a simple bijoux, but one that will always be appreciated.

Gioielli della collezione Move di Messika indossati da Kendall-Jenner durante la realizzazione della campagna. Foto di Marin Laborne
Gioielli della collezione Move di Messika indossati da Kendall-Jenner durante la realizzazione della campagna. Foto di Marin Laborne

4 If you have a lot of money to spend and want to give a beautiful diamond ring as a gift, consider your choice: not all diamonds are the same. If you want to make a really super bright gift, choose those of class D or E: they are the ones classified as the best by color, which cost more, but also shine better. The classification of the stone must be specified in the certificate accompanying the jewel. The other F, G and beyond are less valuable. Also read All about diamonds. 

Anello in oro rosa e diamanti by Alex Ball indossato
Anello in oro rosa e diamanti by Alex Ball indossato

5 Do not overdo the shopping: there is nothing worse than giving a jewel and making your partner feel guilty because it cost too much. The gift must be a pleasure for both of us. After all, Valentine’s Day occurs every year, it is not mandatory to give a super expensive jewel. Besides, you don’t want to ruin the after dinner, right?

Orecchino con gocce di cristallo tagliato a mano
Orecchino con gocce di cristallo tagliato a mano di Tata Borello

6 Do not give jewelry that is disproportionate to the type of relationship. If you’ve only dated a couple of times with your partner (or partner), there’s no need to present a gift that is too demanding. It would embarrass the recipient. Or it could convey the idea that you are not tuned to the same wavelength. In these cases, a symbolic gift is better.

Anello di Sicis indossato
Anello di Sicis in micromosaico indossato

7 Keep in mind that many women love comparisons. There are women who can’t resist showing their friends what they got for Valentine’s Day. And they won’t want to end up with something that doesn’t sparkle enough. But most of all, they won’t want to find themselves looking at the jewels their friends received if they didn’t get anything from you. Don’t take this risk.
Collana indossata
Piaget, collana con pendente Possession indossata

8 Giving a jewel as a gift is an excellent idea. But don’t stop there. Make a further effort and pack the case with an appropriate paper: after all, it is only a few euros and you have already done most of it. If wrapping the small jewel box is complicated, hire a stationer. He will help you if you buy paper and ribbon from him.
Solitaire di Tiffany
Solitaire di Tiffany

9 Don’t be scared if your wallet is not too bloated, there are not only Bulgari or Cartier jewels. You can also choose jewels by a lesser known designer, but with great prospects (on gioiellis.com we make known many). The important thing is to first identify your partner’s aesthetic taste.
Collana di Allison Read Smith indossata
Collana di Allison Read Smith indossata

10 Do not wait for the last moment: the jeweler near the house does not have a warehouse with an inexhaustible supply of more or less sought-after jewels. If you do not want to be forced to choose among the inventories, you should go immediately to your trusted store. And if you don’t know what to choose, look carefully on gioiellis.com!
Interno della gioielleria Rocca
Interno della gioielleria Rocca

Breil design with B&ME Knot Love




In view of the Valentine’s Day comes a love knot to wear. It is that of Breil, a Binda Italia brand, which offers the new B&ME Knot Love collection. The knot, if it is shared, is one of the symbols of the union of the couple. But in this case it is not a simple way to join two different personalities, but rather a symbolic interpretation, because the knot actually forms the stylized shape of the heart. The original design is, in fact, one of the characteristics of Breil.

Bracciali rigidi in acciaio silver e con finitura IP gold
Bracciali rigidi in acciaio silver e con finitura IP gold

The B&ME Knot Love collection is made with a steel wire that forms a heart-knot in a single movement, without interruptions. The metal is available in a glossy, silver and IP gold finish. The golden steel version of the Knot Love ring is also offered with a glossy, white or black enamel finish (49 euros). The bracelets in silver and IP gold steel have an adjustable closure with a snap hook (60 euros in silver steel, 70 euros in IP gold steel). The collection also includes semi-rigid bracelets, with a thin chain and adjustable closure (49 euros in silver steel; 60 euros in IP gold steel).
Bracciale B&ME Knot in acciaio
Bracciale B&ME Knot in acciaio

Anelli con finitura in smalto lucido, bianco e nero
Anelli con finitura in smalto lucido, bianco e nero
Anello B&ME Knot in acciaio con finitura IP gold
Anello B&ME Knot in acciaio con finitura IP gold
Anello B&ME Knot in acciaio
Anello B&ME Knot in acciaio

Bracciale B&ME Knot in acciaio con finitura IP gold
Bracciale B&ME Knot in acciaio con finitura IP gold







Opsobjects hearts for Valentine’s Day




New hearts are waiting to be celebrated, pampered, warmed up. They are those of those who are preparing to celebrate February 14, the feast of lovers. Maybe with a little gift that helps. Like the one proposed by the Italian brand Opsobjects: the bijoux of the Glitter Heart jewelery line sparkle thanks to the brilliant heart. The line includes a necklace of 40 centimeters and adjustable up to 45, composed of a thin chain with an oval-shaped link and with a heart-shaped pendant in the center, with glitter detail. The steel pendant (28 euros) is also available in the version with yellow gold-colored PVD treatment (32 euros).

Bracciale Glitter Heart
Bracciale Glitter Heart

The collection also offers bracelets, also characterized by an oval link chain and a central heart-shaped pendant with glitter. The bracelets are offered in a steel version (22 euros) and in steel with yellow gold PVD treatment (26 euros). The wrist bijoux have a length of 17 cm adjustable up to 20 cm.
Collana Glitter Heart finitura color oro
Collana Glitter Heart finitura color oro

Collana Glitter Heart
Collana Glitter Heart

Bracciale Glitter Heart finitura color oro
Bracciale Glitter Heart finitura color oro







The Kulto 925 padlock for Valentine’s Day

The countdown to Valentine’s Day has already begun. And the search for a suitable gift for the occasion has also begun: the jewel is the most suitable choice. But without being forced to apply for a bank loan. Kulto 925 bijoux are designed precisely to keep spending low, without giving up the gift. For February 14th (and beyond), the brand specializing in silver jewelery chooses the padlock symbol, with which the partners hope to secure the couple’s affection. Here, for example, is a double necklace in rhodium-plated 925 silver with two pendants, a heart-shaped padlock with cubic zirconia pavé and a delightful key (69 euros).

Orecchini in argento e placcatura oro con cubic zirconia
Orecchini in argento e finitura oro con cubic zirconia

The necklace also has a matching bracelet, a light chain with an adjustable clasp (49 euros) and stud earrings, two heart-shaped padlocks with cubic zirconia pavé (44 euros). The heart-shaped padlock covered in cubic zirconia and its silver key are also the central motif in the rhodium-plated 925 silver set consisting of a necklace (59 euros) and a bracelet (49 euros) accompanied by pendant earrings (44 euro) with heart-shaped padlock with cubic zirconia. The same set is also available in the 925 silver version with a yellow gold finish, a set consisting of a necklace (59 euros), a bracelet (49 euros) and earrings in the stud version (44 euros).
Orecchini pendenti in argento e cubic zirconia
Orecchini pendenti in argento e cubic zirconia

Bracciale in argento con finitura oro e cubic zirconia
Bracciale in argento con finitura oro e cubic zirconia
Bracciale in argento con pendente
Bracciale in argento con ciondolo
Collana in argento con pendente
Collana in argento con pendente

Collana con finitura oro e cubic zirconia
Collana con finitura oro e cubic zirconia







Timex in four versions with Essex




Stars and Stripes timetable with the new Essex line from Timex. The American watch brand that has managed to offer an interesting price-quality ratio, offers a series of four quartz watches, which summarize the brand’s qualities. It should be remembered, for those who don’t know it, the episode that took place during a live television broadcast in 1960, when a demolished Timex watch didn’t stop ticking. Not only that: the brand’s watches also traveled into space in 1966 and for this they obtained NASA certification. The new muscular Timex watches feature a low-lead brass case which, with an octagonal bezel and crown protector, mounts a stainless steel bracelet with a folding clasp.

L’orologio con cassa del diametro di 44 millimetri mostra sul quadrante nero la funzione data a ore 3
L’orologio con cassa del diametro di 44 millimetri mostra sul quadrante nero la funzione data a ore 3

On the dial, luminescent indexes and the Arabic numeral to indicate 12 o’clock. The time-only version of the watches offers two models with an ultra-thin 8 mm thick case and a diameter of 40 mm. They are offered in the steel-colored version and blue dial with orange details (109 euros) or with a yellow gold-colored finish and black dial with white details (119 euros). The watch with a 44 mm diameter case shows the date function at 3 o’clock on the black dial (109 euros). The line is completed by the model animated by a multifunction movement which is characterized by the 44 mm diameter steel-colored case like the bracelet and the blue dial (119 euros). All models in the Essex line are waterproof up to 50 meters.

Technical information
Case: steel – 40 mm or 44 mm
Movement: quartz only time or multifunction
Dial: black or blue.
Bracelet: Stainless steel with folding clasp
Waterproof: 50 meters

Modello animato da un movimento multifunzione che si caratterizza per la cassa del diametro di 44 millimetri color acciaio come il bracciale e il quadrante blu
Modello animato da un movimento multifunzione che si caratterizza per la cassa del diametro di 44 millimetri color acciaio come il bracciale e il quadrante blu

Timex Essex con finitura oro
Timex Essex con finitura oro

Versione color acciaio e quadrante blu con dettagli arancioni
Versione color acciaio e quadrante blu con dettagli arancioni







Ferrucci’s jewels




Ferrucci, a small Emilian company that also makes high-end jewels.  ︎

Castel Bolognese is a small Italian village located in the province of Ravenna founded exactly on April 13, 1389. A lot of time has passed since the official deed that sanctioned its birth. There is no news of famous people born in the town nor of particularly important works of art kept in the village. But, despite this, Castel Bolognese has something that has international fame: Ferrucci. It is a jewelry company that has conquered a special space. Alongside the sale of jewelery and watches from the main brands, the company also produces high-end pieces.

Anello in oro bianco e acquamarina
Anello in oro bianco e acquamarina

The story begins in 1985, with Nicola and Alessandra Ferrucci, with the opening of a boutique in Castel Bolognese, combining passion for jewels and ethical commitment. However, the development of the Maison is due to his son Francesco, who launched the Ferrucci brand, after having perfected the goldsmith’s technique in Vicenza, and having traveled between London, Los Angeles and Miami. The jewelery work is demonstrated by pieces that can compare with those of the great Maisons.
Anello in oro bianco e acquamarina
Anello in oro bianco e acquamarina

Anello in oro bianco e smeraldo
Anello in oro bianco e smeraldo
Anello in oro bianco, diamanti e smeraldo
Anello in oro bianco, diamanti e smeraldo

Anello in oro bianco, diamanti e smeraldo
Anello in oro bianco, diamanti e smeraldo







The fair price of a ring




What is the right price for a ring? Does it depend on the stone? From the metal? From the brand? A research has established that the price of a ring is determined by … ♦

What is the most valuable part of a jewel, especially a diamond engagement ring? The stone? The metal used for the mount? The jeweler’s name? Wrong: what can change a lot the price is your judgment. Or, perhaps, prejudice.

Anello con diamante a cuore indossato
Anello di Rrecarlo con diamante a cuore indossato

This is shown by a study published time ago in Advances in Strategic Management of Anne Bowers, Associate Professor of Strategic Management at the University of Toronto. According to her, the emotions have a strong weight in the attribution of value. The idea is supported by an experiment. Anne Bowers has analyzed 15,000 rings on eBay and, later, tried to sell the same ring in three different ways. The first time presented the ring as a legacy of a divorce. The second time she said to live a happy marriage, but the ring sale was simply because she plays a manual work and can not wear. In the third announcement she offered the ring as a mere remnant of a store.

L'anello di fidanzamento di Zara Phillips
L’anello di fidanzamento di Zara Phillips

Experiment results
Result: in the first case the ring was evaluated on average 550 dollars, in the second case the offer is increased to 740, while for the special sales, the price has risen to 820 US dollars. In short, different ratings for the same ring. An effect that jewelers know well: “The story behind a jewel has the utmost importance,” said Bowers. Even if those who make the purchase are not aware of. “I asked why people were willing to pay a certain price, and they replied that they knew that they should not pay attention to the rest, it was just the ring that mattered.” Yet the price difference was very clear.

Anello in oro rosa e diamanti by Alex Ball indossato
Anello in oro rosa e diamanti by Alex Ball indossato

The ring, in a nutshell, is seen as a representation of a commitment, love test, the strength of a relationship. “Call it value or sentimental weight: is the dream that gives value to a diamond and a diamond engagement ring. It is much more than the sum of its parts, “concluded the expert. Federico Graglia

Anello indossato da Jessica Wang. Credit: German Larkin
Anello indossato da Jessica Wang. Credit: German Larkin







Nature and color’s Mariasole




Nature and tradition in Mariasole Gioielli, brand in Arezzo.
In 1995, Maria Pia and Elisa Cencini, mother and daughter, they founded in Arezzo Mariasole Gioielli. Today Elisa still leads the game, which has become an established brand, together with her sister Francesca. But the company’s character has not changed: to combine a production for a wide audience with the handicraft realization, one that creates each piece with something that is different from the previous one.

Anello in argento, quarzo e smalto
Anello in argento, quarzo e smalto
The jewels that come from the Tuscan Maison, in fact, are also made with techniques typical of a craft of the past, such as those that have elements in ceramic hand-painted. Whether gold or silver, however, the Mariasole jewels are really different from what you find around. Fun, colorful, with a mix of pop style and traditions of yesteryear. There are jewels with the shape of animals, or with Sicilian puppet figures, fruit, flowers. And to add up all the elements, like the jade ear-shaped leaf, on which are located a centipede, a ladybug, a bee and three mushrooms. The idea is liked and today the brand also has several flagship stores, it sells in Russia and the USA. Prices: from a minimum of 50 euro to a maximum of 500.

Anello in argento e quarzo
Anello in argento e quarzo
Anello in argento e cristalli
Anello in argento e cristalli
Anello in argento dorato e quarzo
Anello in argento dorato e quarzo
Orecchini in argento con quarzo blu, bianco e verde
Orecchini in argento con quarzo blu, bianco e verde
Orecchini in argento dorato e perle
Orecchini in argento dorato e perle

Orecchini in argento dorato e quarzo
Orecchini in argento dorato e quarzo







Nautica on the beach of Koh May Bay




Whether it’s summer or winter, the sea is always fascinating. Also for watchmaking. Nautica, a brand born in 1983 as a clothing line, which has made its way into the world of watchmaking, chooses a new beach for the Koh May Bay watch collection, the famous beach in Thailand.
Koh May Bay watches have a steel case with an octagonal bezel and rounded corners. On the dial, large luminescent indexes are designed to maximize legibility.

Orologio Koh May Bay con cinturino blu
Orologio Koh May Bay con cinturino blu

The model with black dial is offered in a set that allows you to change the silicone strap for a steel bracelet and vice versa to experience the timepiece in different ways: sporty and suitable for the aquatic environment, or more urban and elegant. The watches with blue and dark gray dials are offered in combination with textured silicone straps and embossed Nautica logo in blue and red, respectively. The model with a light gray dial is offered on a solid steel bracelet. The 46 mm diameter case features a screw-down crown and case back which guarantee the water resistance of the timepieces up to 100 meters. All Nautica Koh May bay watches feature a three-hand quartz movement. Price to the public: 149, 189 or 219 euros according to the models.
Orologio Koh May Bay con cinturino rosso
Orologio Koh May Bay con cinturino rosso

Case: steel, 46 mm
Movement: 3 spheres quartz
Dial: blue, dark grey, light grey, black
Strap: silicone
Bracelet: steel
Box set bracelet + silicone strap
Waterproof: 100m
Quadrante grigio chiaro con bracciale in acciaio
Quadrante grigio chiaro con bracciale in acciaio

Quadrante scuro e cinturino in acciaio
Quadrante scuro e cinturino in acciaio







Ten useful tips before buying a jewel





How to choose a jewel to give or buy for you? Here are ten useful tips for those looking for a diamond or gemstone ring ♦ ︎

When buying a diamond, or rubies, emeralds, sapphires, the advice of an expert is essential. But, in any case, it is better to know more about the characteristics of the stones. If the famous 4 Cs of diamonds carat (carat), color (color), clarity (clarity) and cut (cut), are now known to everyone (and if you don’t know them you can find the explanation in our section To know), here some things to know before entering the jewelry store.

Lo store di Tiffany in piazza Duomo, a Milano
Lo store di Tiffany in piazza Duomo, a Milano

They are not just any advices: they are those elaborated by the Gemological Institute of America (Gia), that is the United States mineralogy research and learning center, the most famous in the world, which also helped create the diamond valuation standard. Its certification is a guarantee in evaluations and transactions. Hence, it is best to follow his advice.
La cassaforte per gioielli Baron
La cassaforte per gioielli Baron

1 Also think about where to store them. Buying a piece of jewelry is easy if you have the necessary money. But a non-trivial and often underestimated aspect concerns your home. Do you have a place, possibly safe, to keep the jewels? If your jewelry investment is high, think about where and how to store your jewelry first. In addition to safety, another important aspect concerns the integrity of the jewelry. Your precious rings, necklaces and bracelets, in fact, can be damaged if they are placed in contact with each other: it is better to always keep them in the box in which they were sold by the jeweler. For example, in addition to diamonds, sapphires are also very hard stones and can scratch other stones they come into contact with. In short, the jewels are best kept separate.
Lo zaffiro birmano Royal Blue non riscaldato di 118,88 carati e l'anello con rubino birmano di 6,41 carati
Lo zaffiro birmano Royal Blue non riscaldato di 118,88 carati e l’anello con rubino birmano di 6,41 carati

2 Green is in fashion. The green color has an advantage, in addition to being the symbol of nature and the environment: emeralds, which have this color, are larger for the same weight. So, if you want to make a good impression, go for emeralds for the same price. Since this mineral has a low density, in fact, a 1 carat emerald will be larger than a diamond of the same weight. In short, the emerald is more voluminous for the same weight.
Anello con smeraldo ottagonale di 8,32 carati
Anello con smeraldo ottagonale di 8,32 carati

3 Size matters. There is nothing worse, if you want to give a ring as a gift, than buying one of the wrong size. The joy of receiving a precious gift turns into disappointment for not being able to wear the jewel. Sure, a ring can be widened or tightened (but not always), but the surprise effect is ruined. So, pay attention to the size of the ring: it is very important that it can be worn easily, without causing discomfort. The ring should slide smoothly down the bottom of the finger, but it shouldn’t be too loose. He must not turn around or slip out of his position. How to know exactly the right ring size? We wrote about it here.
Giovanni Ferraris, anelli Vanity
Giovanni Ferraris, anelli Vanity con perle

4 Decide on a budget. Before buying a ring, it is good to know the maximum price you want to spend. It is an important aspect, because once you enter the jewelry it is better not to have indecision or, worse, to repent immediately after the purchase just made. When you enter the jewelry store, therefore, it is best to immediately explain how much you are willing to spend: this will help the jeweler find the right jewel for your budget.
Madalina Ghenea con una collier della colelzione Vulcania, alta gioielleria Damiani
Madalina Ghenea con una collier della collezione Vulcania, alta gioielleria Damiani

5 The purple color. Do you like strong colors? A ring with a rather large ruby ​​costs a lot. Of course, alternatively you can choose a jewel with spinel, which often has a lower price, but it is always a high cost. An alternative is amethyst, which is purple but is always a rather warm shade. And it costs less. But not all amethysts are the same: the most popular shade of amethyst is the one that tends to purple red, or an intense purple, without brown or bronze shades. The color of the amethyst must be uniform, visible to the naked eye when looking at the stone from above. Otherwise the amethyst may appear too dark in low light conditions.
Anelli a incastro in oro bianco e diamanti (1 carato)
Anelli a incastro in oro bianco e diamanti (1 carato)

6 Diamonds with discount. Diamonds cost a lot, especially if their weight exceeds 1 carat. If you have a lot of money to spend, and don’t think of the ring as a jewel to resell, you can opt for a 0.99 carat diamond or a similar weight: the appearance will be practically identical to that of a 1 carat stone, but the cost will be much lower. In short, a diamond with a discount, because the psychological threshold of 1 carat raises the price a lot. An alternative is to choose a Halo type ring, that is, with many smaller diamonds mounted around a central stone: this crown of small stones serves to increase the brilliance of the central one and helps to keep the price down.
Un esempio di certificato, quello dell'IGI, Istituto Gemmologico Italiano
Un esempio di certificato, quello dell’IGI, Istituto Gemmologico Italiano

7 Ask for the certificate. If you buy a diamond jewel do not forget to ask for the certificate of authenticity of the stones. Unfortunately, anyone who is not an expert and does not turn to a good jeweler risks falling into some trap. For example, a diamond created in the laboratory can be mounted on the ring instead of a diamond, very similar to the natural one, but which costs less. Synthetic stones are many and difficult to distinguish for those who are not experts. Jewelery with an unnatural stone should not be sold in a non-transparent way. And this usually doesn’t happen if the dealer is well known: a fake stone would ruin his reputation. In any case, a certificate of guarantee will indicate the characteristics of the diamond, ie weight and quality.
Analisi di un diamante
Analisi di un diamante

8 Look inside the gems. Diamonds aren’t the only stones imitated by lab-created gems. But how to distinguish them from natural ones? A fairly simple way is to look at them very closely, through a magnifying glass, perhaps the ones that come close to the eye used by jewelers (they can be bought online at a modest price). Natural stones almost always show some inclusions inside them. They are small imperfections which, however, are also a guarantee of their origin. For example, pink or red tourmaline often has multiple inclusions that are visible to the naked eye. A true emerald always has small cracks or inclusions. In short, an imperfect stone has also certainly been extracted from the earth.
Bracciale con rubini burmesi e diamanti
Bracciale con rubini burmesi e diamanti

9 Ask for your passport. If you buy a jewel with a precious stone, find out where it comes from: the place where the gem was extracted also affects the price. For example, a ruby ​​mined in Burma is more valuable than the same type of stone, but which comes from Ceylon. Or, an emerald from Colombia is more expensive than one mined in Mozambique. Of course, the evaluation also depends on the weight and quality of the gem. In any case, the origin has a certain importance in the evaluation, just as it happens for the products that are purchased every day: for the same quality, one brand can have a higher price than another. Marketing magic.
Anelli con pavé di diamanti bianchi, brown e neri
Anelli con pavé di diamanti bianchi, brown e neri

10 Different diamonds. As we said in point 7, if you want to buy a diamond ring, the request for a certificate certifying the origin of the stone is necessary. But, in addition to authenticity, the gemological certificate also guarantees the quality of the diamond. In short, it is a question of understanding the classification according to the four C. For example, colorless diamonds are not always perfectly transparent. There are white diamonds that can have a milky transparency. Or inclusions. Or, more often, have a slightly yellowish color. These diamonds can be used for beautiful jewelry. But their price must also be different.
Shopping in Place Vendôme, Parigi
Shopping in Place Vendôme, Parigi







The special diamonds of Jean Dousset




Granddaughter of Louis Cartier, he worked by Caumet and Boucheron: to Jean Dousset does not lack credentials … ♦

Good blood does not lie, according to an old proverb: it is confirmed by Jean Dousset, great-grandson of Louis Cartier, and now the owner of a brand that bears his name. His jewels could not betray the family traditions. On the other hand, the curriculum of the designer is very respectable. He began his career began by Chaumet, then continued by Boucheron, where it was led by Alain Boucheron in person.

Anello con iniziali in oro giallo e diamanti
Anello con iniziali in oro giallo e diamanti

In 1999 he passed under the banner of Van Cleef & Arpels, as international director for the events of fine jewelry. Eventually, though, he decided to capitalize on its experience and set up her own fashion house. Its philosophy is the pursuit of quality, but in a smart way. A place of honor is occupied by diamonds: “Most jewelers focus exclusively on 4C, simply because it is the kind of knowledge base that consumers can understand,” he says. “The 4C are the guidelines for the diamond trade, which have been developed to judge the rarity of stone and so its price … But do not talk about the beauty of a stone, nor of its charm! While several diamonds have identical 4C, as shown on their certificate GIA, and the same price, when viewed next to each other will be unequaled in terms of beauty. A diamond will always be more desirable than others. And it is the stone that we’re looking for. ”
Jean-Dousset vicino al ritratto di Louis Cartier
Jean-Dousset vicino al ritratto di Louis Cartier

The workmanship of a diamond, the relationship between color and cut are the terms of choice. And the result is definitely of a high standard, as these jewels testify. As demonstrated by one of the Maison’s most important pieces, Margaret, ring with a D Color, Flawless and Type IIa diamond, 5 carat, oval cut. Margaret is one of only seven diamonds with an original raw weight of 192.96 carats. It took 76 hours to cut this stone to perfection. The ring was created in two shades of metal: an eternity set in 18k rose gold and platinum tips to preserve the exceptional brightness of the center stone.

Anello eternity Sophia con diamanti ovali
Anello eternity Sophia con diamanti ovali
Anello Chelsea della collezione La Vie en Rose con diamante a pera
Anello Chelsea della collezione La Vie en Rose con diamante a pera
Solitario con diamante ovale
Solitario con diamante ovale

Anello Eloise in oro bianco e diamanti
Anello Eloise in oro bianco e diamanti

Anello di Jean Dousset. All'interno la pietra di colore (a scelta) che è la firma della Maison
Anello di Jean Dousset. All’interno la pietra di colore (a scelta) che è la firma della Maison







Is it worth buying jewelry when there is inflation?




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

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

The price of gold
Let’s start talking about the yellow metal. Because it is obvious that buying or selling jewels or bijoux of little value are not an investment and inflation changes little. The value of an 18-karat gold jewel, i.e. containing 75% gold (the rest is made up of different metals: pure gold is 24-karat), will instead be more linked to the trend of the yellow metal on the markets international. So, given that 2022 was a year with high inflation in Europe and the US, and many other countries, how did the price of gold fare? Let’s answer immediately: not very well. But not too bad either. The graph, updated to December 2022, offers a concise answer. If you want to understand why gold hasn’t followed inflation, read on.
Prezzo dell'oro, in dollari, a 25 anni
Prezzo dell’oro, in dollari, a 25 anni

You must first know that the price of gold depends above all on the trades on the international market. Gold is mainly traded on the London market, the US futures market and the Shanghai Gold Exchange. The largest producers of gold are China, Australia, the United States, South Africa, Russia, Peru and Indonesia, while the largest consumers of gold jewelery are India, China, the United States, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Russia and the United Arab Emirates. Therefore, when you buy or sell a gold jewel you must take into account that the price summarizes an average of those determined in many different countries. If, for example, China’s economy slows down due to the restrictions decided to deal with the covid, Chinese women will buy fewer jewels and, probably, the price of gold will fall. By contrast, gold jewelry purchases have increased in the United States. It is an extreme synthesis, but it is to give an idea.
Prezzo dell'oro, in dollari, a 50 anni
Prezzo dell’oro, in dollari, a 50 anni

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

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

Is it worth buying gold jewelry?
Inflation looks set to linger for a while longer. And if you take a look at the charts published on this page you will notice that gold has risen a lot in the last 20 years: it was quoted at around 250 dollars at the beginning of the new century and now it is somewhere between 1700 and 1800 dollars. but it hit 2000 a couple of years ago. In 2016, however, it was just above $1,000. This will tell you that gold is not a safe investment (there are no safe investments), but that it has held high levels over the last 10-15 years. Impossible to establish whether it will increase further or decrease in the next few years. But it is possible that it will still remain well above $1500. We translate: if you buy 18-karat gold jewellery, better still it would be 22-karat, you can have a good chance of protecting your purchase from inflation or, at least, of keeping a good part of the investment. With a little luck you could even make money if the yellow metal returns to the high levels of a few years ago. But even selling your jewels can be convenient, if you bought them before 2008 when gold was much cheaper (and if you bought them at a fair price, of course).
Gioielli a GemGèneve 2019. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Gioielli a GemGèneve 2019. Copyright: gioiellis.com

Gioielli di Roberto Coin. Copyright: gioiellis.com
Gioielli di Roberto Coin. Copyright: gioiellis.com







The Pandora Timeless Herbarium line




In the world there are not only silver bracelets with charms to add as desired. There are also the more traditional jewels. And for some years Pandora has decided to add to its classic bracelet proposals, even jewels that are not linked to a passing fashion. This line of jewelry has been called, not surprisingly, Timeless. While it’s meant to last, the Timeless collection is still updated periodically. For 2022, for example, the Timeless Collection offers jewels in a line called Herbarium. In fact, they are inspired by the shape of leaves and flowers.

Anelli in versione argento e placcato oro rosa 14 carati con cubic zirconia
Anelli in versione argento e placcato oro rosa 14 carati con cubic zirconia

A Herbarium pendant necklace, for example, is made of 925 sterling silver with a composition of drop and marquise cut cubic zirconia stones, which alternate around a central round stone, giving life to petals and leaves (price: 79 euros) . The Herbarium Petali Luminosi ring, on the other hand, has three central cubic zirconia, one drop, and two marquise stones on a 14-karat rose gold-plated metal alloy (price: 79 euros). The bracelet of the same series is also in silver, with three teardrop and marquise stones around a round central stone (69 euros), as are the pendant earrings in 14-karat rose gold plated metal alloy (119 euros).
Bracciale in argento e cubic zirconia
Bracciale in argento e cubic zirconia

Collana con pendente in argento e cubic zirconia
Collana con pendente in argento e cubic zirconia
Collana in metallo placcato oro rosa 14 carati e cubic zirconia
Collana in metallo placcato oro rosa 14 carati e cubic zirconia
Orecchini in argento e cubic zirconia
Orecchini in argento e cubic zirconia
Orecchini a bottone in metallo placcato oro rosa 14 carati e cubic zirconia
Orecchini a bottone in metallo placcato oro rosa 14 carati e cubic zirconia

Ciondolo in argento e cubic zirconia
Ciondolo in argento e cubic zirconia

Orecchini in metallo placcato oro rosa 14 carati e cubic zirconia
Orecchini pendenti in metallo placcato oro rosa 14 carati e cubic zirconia







The luxury piercing Maria Tash




The jewels and the precious piercing by Maria Tash 

Jewels capable of targeting or rather to penetrate: Maria Tash is famous for her precious piercing and, more generally, to the rings that do not just shove in the earlobes, but also in the nasal septum, or navel. After studying in London, more than 20 years ago she discovered the charm of the kind of jewelry that now it is very fashionable. In the East, as in India and Pakistan it has always been a traditional way of wearing jewelry. This tradition has inspired her. The art work on the body has resulted in opening her first center of tattoos and piercings, in New York.

Piercing in oro bianco e perle d'acqua dolce
Piercing in oro bianco e perle d’acqua dolce
In that years the piercing was only made of steel, and she has transformed these pieces in real jewels with precious metals and stones. She then enlarged the field in earrings, rings, necklaces. The idea of ​​using navel for real jewels, has convinced many stars to turn to her. The success has now brought back to London, where she decided to open a local office for its activities of body-jeweler. In addition to gold, yellow or white, her jewelry are made with diamonds, but also stones like sapphires, amethysts or opals. Prices are very diverse, ranging from 100-200 dollars, up to $ 12,500 for earrings with sapphires and pearls. In short, the way valuable to the piercing. Lavinia Andorno

Orecchino con tre opali neri
Orecchino piercing con tre opali neri
Orecchino in oro rosa con diamante marquise
Orecchino in oro rosa con diamante marquise
Orecchino Demi Apsara in oro e diamanti
Orecchino Demi Apsara in oro e diamanti
Orecchino in oro con diamanti champagne
Orecchino in oro con diamanti champagne
PIercing con diamanti blu e bianchi
Piercing con diamanti blu e bianchi

Piercing di Maria Tash indossati
Piercing di Maria Tash indossati







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