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Giovanni Ferraris, nature is Bella

Published on May 4, 2018

Ring pink gold, diamonds, rubies. Ring white gold, diamonds, blue sapphires

The Bella collection by Giovanni Ferraris, beautiful like the colors of nature and the dew drops ♦ ︎
What is beauty? The question, at first glance, seems silly. But it is not. First of all beauty is the result of a set of aspects, quality, parameters. Furthermore, it can vary over time from one culture to another. There are, however, some canons of beauty that seem immutable or, at least, are recurring over the centuries and common to different cultures. One of these beauty models is linked to nature and colors. Difficult to find cultures or people who do not find the nuances of a landscape fascinating. Or, as far as jewelery is concerned, the colors of precious stones.
Combine the two concepts: jewelery and aesthetic sense, and here is the Bella collection by Giovanni Ferraris, seen at Baselworld 2018. The Bella collection is, in fact, beautiful. Play on what are the basic colors of jewelry, namely those of sapphires, rubies and emeralds. Blue, red, green. To which are added the white of the diamonds and the shades of gold, white or pink. Even the shape of the jewels recalls that of nature, with drops that form long spikes or small ovals scattered like wildflowers. Note the detail of the drop-shaped setting in burnished gold. Giulia Netrese

BELLA 01 — Giovanni Ferraris, collezione Bella. Ring pink gold, diamonds, emeralds. Ring pink gold, diamonds, rubies. Ring white gold, diamonds, blue sapphires

Ring pink gold, diamonds, emeralds. Ring pink gold, diamonds, rubies

Ring pink gold, diamonds, rubies. Ring white gold, diamonds, blue sapphires. Ring pink gold, diamonds, emeralds

Ring pink gold, diamonds, emeralds. Ring white gold, diamonds, blue sapphires

Ring white gold, diamonds, blue sapphires. Ring pink gold, diamonds, rubies

BELLA 13 — Earrings white gold, diamonds, blue sapphires

Butani in the empyrean

Published on April 18, 2018

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Collana con pendente in . oro bianco, diamanti, smeraldi e zaffiri

Butani in the sky of jewelry with Empyrean, between diamonds and precious stones ♦ ︎
At Baselworld 2018 Butani presented the Empyrean high jewelery collection. This is a novelty compared to the tradition of the Hong Kong Maison. According to Butani, the collection is a shock to who the idea that high jewelry is to be worn ever in combinations. In short, Empyrean is aimed at a younger audience, or at least with a less traditional taste.
But this is certainly not unimaginative jewelry. On the contrary, it is a collection of great impact, which draws greater strength from the novelties presented by Butani: in addition to the usual round diamonds with brilliant cut, this time Butani chose to make necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings with diamonds in the shape of pear, fancy and precious stones, including ruby, emerald and sapphire. The result is a collection that has great visibility. Includes pendant earrings and earcuff, bracelets with diamonds designed to be individually or together, according to the needs, necklaces in the shape of thin diamond choker or with pendants of precious stones. Margherita Donato

Collana girocollo in oro bianco e diamanti

Orecchini con perle di rubini, oro rosa e diamanti pavé — Collezione Empyrean, collana con pendente indossata

Butani, pendente in oro giallo, diamanti e rubini

The mosaic of Sutra

Published on March 28, 2018

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The Mosaic collection by Sutra: small stones compositions in blue or red shades ♦ ︎
A sentence is, after all, a mosaic of words. And Sutra is a Sanskrit word, the ancient language of India, which means “collection of sacred verses”, then a treasure translated into a composition of words. A concept as from the Mosaic collection by Sutra: the Indian Maison, based in Mumbai and Austin, Texas, offers jewelry that always has stones of great charm at its center. In the Mosaic collection, for example, can be opals the individual elements that make up a jewel. The collection plays on two shades: blue and red. As in the bracelet with 75 karats of opals, 7 karats of sapphires and 6 carats of diamonds mounted on 18-carat white gold. But not only: the earrings, for example, have a mosaic made of turquoise, emeralds and diamonds, always on white gold, as well as a bracelet. In the red-toned version, however, the jewels are composed of sapphires, coral and ruby, or white gold diamonds and rubies. Alessia Mongrando

sutra bracelet mosaic 1 — Bracciale con opali, zaffiri e diamanti su oro bianco

Orecchini della collezione Mosaic in oro bianco e brunito, zaffiri, diamanti e smeraldi

Sutra, anello con rubini e diamanti su oro bianco

Bracciale in oro bianco con turchesi, diamanti e smeraldi

Sutra, orecchini con rubini e diamanti su oro bianco

Orecchini in oro bianco con turchesi, diamanti e smeraldi

This necklace has bewitched the Tefaf

Published on March 17, 2018

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Collana di Maubussin con rubini e diamanti

A necklace with ruby and diamonds of Maubussin: it’s been presented at Tefaf by SJ Phillips ♦ ︎
At Tefaf, the fair in Maastricht (Holland) dedicated to antiques and not only, among the many antique, vintage and contemporary jewels stood out some pieces by SJ Phillips. Starting from a three-row necklace of turquoise and lapis lazuli, with a pierced oval in the center and carved with a floral scroll pattern, mounted in gold. But the focus was also on a necklace, Indian inspired, designed and created by the French maison Mauboussin in Paris in 1930, with cabochon rubies, square diamonds, circular and baguette cut, mounted on platinum. According to jewelry historians, in the Thirties Mauboussin was considered the most fashionable Maison. And between 1928 and 1931 in his store on Rue de Choiseul, in Paris, he hosted three special exhibitions, each dedicated to a precious stone: emerald, ruby (as in the case of the necklace) and diamond. For the record: the necklace has been put on sale for 5.5 million dollars.
Sj Phillips is a company specializing in exceptional antique jewelry based in London. And at Tefaf also showed other, like a necklace that is dated even 1770. The style is rococo. It is composed of a cross, with asymmetrical floral motifs and combines the religious symbol with an interest in science, especially botany, which at that time was a new field of study thanks to the Swedish scholar Linnaeus. Federico Graglia

Collana art déco con turchesi e lapislazzuli

Pendente a croce e motivi floreali, stile rococo

Spilla Ottocento con diamanti, rubini, smeraldi, zaffiri — SJ Phillips, spilla Ottocento con diamanti, rubini, smeraldi, zaffiri

Anello art déco con tre rubini e diamanti baguette

Orecchini a forma di fiore, zaffiri e diamanti, anni Sessanta

Gemco and his brothers

Published on February 2, 2018

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Collana con diamanti e orecchini della Cascade collection, con diamanti e smeraldi

The great race of the Gemco Designs, with the triumph of the stones between East and West. Here are the news presented at VicenzaOro with the Nigaam brand: The Stella Collection and Cascade Collection, with briolette cut diamonds ♦
From Jaipur, the capital of the Indian jewelry, up to Hong Kong and New York. No wonder the Gemco Designs jewelry is a nice hybrid of the two cultures, East and West. Founded in 1970 by brothers Gaurav, Pravesh and Prateek Nigam as an active company in the gemstone trade, Gemco has thus gained a solid reputation. In 2012 it took place the consecration, with the launch of the luxury brand Nigaam, neglecting the least profitable market for silver jewelry (but they are still in the catalog). They are, of course, jewelry that shine a large quantity of precious stones, often cut in the traditional Indian way, a bit ‘less precise and multifaceted than you see in Antwerp. But the effect is there. In high-end jewelry you can read the ancient Indian tradition, but also that of Byzantine icons, Islamic carpets and even of handicraft Chinese. Their jewelery are now in sixty stores in the East, especially in China, and the United States, but is coming also a platform for online sales. Cosimo Muzzano

Nigaam, Stella collection, anello con diamanti e zaffiri rosa

Cascade collection, collana e orecchini indossati

Nigaam, Cascade collection, collana e orecchini indossati

Nigaam, Stella collection, orecchini con diamanti e zaffiri rosa

Nigaam, Stella collection, anelli con diamanti e zaffiri

Il retro dell'anello in oro e rubini taglio baguette — Il retro dell’anello in oro e rubini taglio baguette

Anello in oro con diamanti taglio baguette

Anello in oro bianco e diamanti con diversi tagli

Orecchini chandelier in oro e rubini, con piccoli diamanti

Orecchini pendenti con rubini e diamanti

Jewels and stones that will have more value in 2018

Published on January 16, 2018

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Tiffany Blue Book2013 , anello con spinello rosso centrale taglio ovale, circondato da spessartiti e diamanti bianchi taglio tondo

The auction house Bonhams has analyzed the trend of jewelry and stones most in demand and that will increase in value. For example, rubies and … ♦ ︎
What treasure have you hidden at home? Or in a bank safe? Perhaps you do not know that, but like for paintings or stock shares, even jewels are subject to variation in their value. Stones that twenty years ago were scarcely considered or even referred to as defective, such as brown diamonds, are now also used for high jewelery. In short, it is good to know the value of what you have.
The Bonhams auction house, for example, has revealed to the Professional Jeweler website what jewels are supposed to be more in demand in 2018 and, therefore, get a higher price. Here are the ten precious that in 2018 will increase in value according to Jean Ghika, Bonhams world jewelry director.
1) Colored diamonds. If ten years ago a vivid blue diamond was estimated at 200,000 to 300,000 dollars per carat, today the value has risen 2-3 million. A growth rate higher than the stock exchange or real estate. In short, it was an excellent investment. But now? According to Jean Ghika, “the market today is more informed and the beauty and rarity of these stones is fully appreciated. Colored diamonds of yellow, pink and blue in all sizes and hue are increasingly requested by buyers all over the world». And the value is set to rise, according to the Fancy Color Research Foundation. The average price of all blue diamonds rose by 8.1% over two years.
2) Rubies. Red stone is one of the most sought after in the last two years, surpassing the appeal of sapphires and emeralds. Bonhams, for example, brings an art deco ring from Lacloche, with a five-carat non-heated Burmese ruby, sold for £ 30,000 in 2007. An equivalent ruby on a Cartier ring has been sold at over £ 362,000 recently , with an increase of 1,108% in just seven years.
3) White diamonds. They remain among the right choices to preserve the value of a jewel. According to the auction house, there is a growing interest in diamonds with an antique, handmade cut from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco period. They have a great charm and are distinguished compared to perfectly cut diamonds of nowadays.
4) Sapphires. Although slightly less than the ruby, the sapphire maintains a great appeal. Also because, next to the classic blue color, sapphires are available in a wide variety of shades, even rare ones like the padparadscha (pinkish-orange). The rarity of some nuances makes the sapphire much sought after by collectors and, therefore, preserves or increases its value. Also because sapphires of historical mines, like those of Kashmir, are among the rarest and most sought after.
5) Emeralds. The same discourse of the sapphires also applies to the green stones par excellence. However, the value depends largely on the color of the stone and on the clarity. High quality untreated (certified) stones from Colombia are in high demand and have seen a significant increase in value over the past decade.
6) Belle Epoque and Art Déco. Late nineteenth and early twentieth century are two golden periods for jewelry and are increasingly appreciated. In the last decade the value of antique jewelry has increased by 54%. In particular, jewels of the period 1945-1975 increased by 88.9% and those of art deco (1920s and 1930s) and Belle Epoque (1890-1915) by 71.8%.
7) Jewels of great Maisons. Over time, the value of the jewels of major brands resist better. But, even better, in recent years have seen prices rally. Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, Verdura, Suzanne Belperron and Tiffany, for example, are increasingly requested brands at auction.
8) Natural pearls. Pearls yes, but not cultivated. They are those who have seen their value multiply in recent years. The data of Art Market Research, reports Professional Jeweler, indicate a 286.1% increase in the price of natural pearls in the last decade.
9) Great designers. There is not only the signature of the great Maison to raise the price of jewels. Even the jewels of artists or designers such as Suzanne Belperron, Coco Chanel, Hemmerle, Georges Braque, Daniel Brush or Andrew Grima are in great demand.
10) Spinels. Red is fashionable, but it is not said to be ruby. The spinels are very similar to the rubies and are just as beautiful to see on a jewel. That’s why rings, necklaces or bracelets with large spinels are sprouting higher and higher prices. According to Bonhams, there is considerable interest in spinels and many collectors want to buy them. Federico Graglia

Anello con diamanti rosa marquise e Fancy Light Blue al centro

Anello con rubino sangue di piccione non riscaldato

Anello moi et toi: un diamante taglio a pera, un diamante assher, più 216 diamanti

Anello stile Art Deco in platino, diamanti e zaffiro

John Rubel, anello con oro bianco, smeraldo, zaffiri e diamanti

Anello Art Deco di Boucheron con una grossa acquamarina. Venduto per 19mila euro

Bulgari, collana della collezione Giardini Italiani

Orecchini con perle naturali e diamanti appartenuti alla imperatrice Eugenia di Francia

Orecchini Coquillage di Suzanne Belperron

The geometries of Riviére

Published on January 3, 2018

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Anello in oro bianco, diamanti e zaffiri

The Savoir-vivre collection of the Roman Maison Riviére: geometries in gold and precious stones ♦ ︎
Riviére, a Roman Maison that has been back in the foreground from few years thanks to a new entrepreneurial impulse, has decided to present itself to the public with seven categories of collections: a Rule of Art, Savoir-faire, Allure, Timeless, Mandalay, Myriad and Savoir-vivre. The same style is common to all collections but, of course, with different ideas and paths. They range from the pearls that a couple of years ago have conquered the place of honor at the Couture Show, to jewelry like those of Savoir-vivre that focus on modern geometries made of white or pink gold, with the addition of diamonds or precious stones like rubies and sapphires. In short, the classic jewel revisited, rounded, made modern by curves that intersect or double without meeting. An exercise that would have pleased Moebius, but probably also like those who are not interested in geometric theorems, but look at simple, dear, inexhaustible vanity. On the other hand, we need savoir vivre. Lavinia Andorno

Anello doppio in oro rosa, diamanti e smeraldi

Riviére, orecchini in oro rosa e diamanti

Orecchini in oro rosa, diamanti e smeraldi

Orecchini in oro rosa, diamanti e rubini

Collana in oro rosa, diamanti e smeraldi

Collana in oro bianco, diamanti e zaffiri

ANVAL5035BWXX — Anello in oro rosa e diamanti

The curves of Switzerland with Baenteli

Published on November 20, 2017

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Pendente in oro bianco, diamanti e zaffiri rosa

The Sphere collection by Baenteli, curved lines with diamonds, sapphires and rubies ♦ ︎
Precious Switzerland is not just watches: jewellery such as by Baenteli (see also: Baenteli, Swiss made jewelry) are there to testify that besides the Geneva in other cantons of the Confederation, there is an abundance of craftsmanship specialized in goldsmithing. Baenteli advertises an anchoring in tradition that is a feature of Switzerland in many areas. In this case, in order to realize the Sphere collection, as well as for other product lines, it starts from the initial sketches on paper, to the final polishing, with the choice of top quality stones. But it also uses new technologies such as 3D design and printing, Cnc laser cutting and laser engraving. In the end, every piece of jewelery is certified Swiss made and duly stamped by the Swiss authorities. The Sphere collection, as its name suggests, points to the rounded shape of rings and pendants, which are covered with pavé or riviére in diamonds or sapphires. Lavinia Andorno

Anello in oro bianco, diamanti e zaffiri blu

Baenteli, anello in oro bianco e diamanti bianchi

Baenteli, anello in oro bianco e diamanti incolori

Baenteli, anello in oro rosa, diamanti e zaffiri rosa. Prezzo: 41.000 euro

Baenteli, anello in oro rosa, diamanti e zaffiri rosa

Pendente in oro bianco, diamanti e zaffiri

Giorgio Visconti blossoms with Allure

Published on November 1, 2017

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Orecchini in oro bianco, diamanti, zaffiri e rubini

Giorgio Visconti’s Allure jewelery line: diamonds and precious stones are transformed into flowers ♦ ︎
Allure is a French word that means charm, portamento, distinguished trait, elegance. It was no coincidence that Giorgio Visconti was chosen by one of the 21 jewelery brands in Futuro, the largest collection presented at VicenzaOro September (see also Giorgio Visconti, the future for 21). Within Futuro, there is also a long tradition, understood as a tradition. And the line of jewels that takes the name of Allure testifies to the choice of staying within the classical jewelery binaries. White or pink gold and diamonds with brilliant cut forming petals of flowers that turn into rings, necklaces and earrings. But not only: next to the white diamonds appear the colors of the same classical precious stones, such as rubies, emeralds and sapphires. Everything very clean, all very bright, all with lots of allure. Margherita Donato

Collane con pendente della collezione Allure di Giorgio Visconti

Anelli in oro rosa e oro bianco e diamanti

Orecchini in oro bianco, diamanti e smeraldi

The Color Suggestions of Crivelli

Published on October 25, 2017

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Anelli in oro rosa con diamanti bianchi e fancy

The Crivelli jewels for the winter season presented by the Maison of Piedmont ♦ ︎
Chromatic suggestions. It is named the new winter season of Crivelli, Maison of Valenza with boutiques in New York, Capri, Taormina, Porto Cervo and Capri. Chromatic suggestions also suggest what the jewelery is like: compositions with shades of precious stones used for collections. In the new Crivelli collections, along with the customary use of gold and the beloved white diamonds, stones are used as colored diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, apatites, paragliding. The common denominator, however, remains the use of gold, bent in soft curves and with surprising design. The jewels, among other things, were interpreted by photographer and French artist Sophie Delaporte. Margherita Donato

Anelli in oro rosa con diamanti bianchi e brown

Bracciali in oro rosa con diamanti a tagli differenti

Orecchini pendenti in oro rosa con diamanti

Crivelli, orecchini in oro rosa e diamanti

The 1953 by Alfieri St. John

Published on October 6, 2017

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Alfieri St John, anello con diamanti e zaffiri della collezione 1953

From Alfieri St. John the collection 1953, year of coronation of Queen Elisabetta ♦ ︎
One of the peculiarities of Alfieri St. John is to tie their collections to significant dates. It’s not an exception is the 1953 collection. The number is the year that Elizabeth II wore the historic Imperial Crown and became Queen of England. As is the case for a royal inspiration collection, jewels are made of precious metal: white gold, diamonds and colored stones such as sapphires and rubies. The stones have different cuts: baguette, marquise, cushion, cabochon. The shape of jewels, on the other hand, has an appearance that breaks some traditional rules: the rings are not simply a band with a stone embedded, but follow modern lines, which perhaps would like more to Kate Middleton than to the queen. Even though the jewels could get trouble-free entry to Buckingham Palace. Presented at VicenzaOro September, the collection is added to 1969, which is more modern and simple (we will discuss it in another article). Alessia Mongrando

Alfieri St John, anello con diamanti e rubini

Alfieri St John, anello con diamanti e zaffiri

1953, incoranzione della regina Elisabetta d'Inghilterra — 1953, incoranzione della regina Elisabetta d’Inghilterra

The rubies of Vania Leles

Published on August 12, 2017

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Vania Leles, anello con rubini e diamanti. La collezione Out of Africa è venduta da Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills

The rubies from Mozambique in the extraordinary Out of Africa collection by Vania Leles ♦ ︎
She comes from Africa and to Africa she dedicates one of her most valuable collections. The collection by Vania Leles is called Out of Africa and is entirely dedicated to the beauty of Mozambique rubies. Red, deep, lively: Mozambique rubies are among the most sought after in the world. But she, who is native to Guinea-Bissau, uses only local gems extracted with responsible and ethical processes, even to help miners and their community, explains VanLeles Diamonds founder. Vania Leles, who works in London, is a former model, and has among its goals to enhance the African and Portuguese cultural heritage.
Although his cultural formation is rather international: she has worked in New York, London and Paris, studying at the American Gemological Institute (Gia). She practiced in jewelery worship places: Graff Diamonds, De Beers and the Sotheby Jewelry Department. She even created jewels for the British Royal House, in particular for the Duchess of Windsor, and supervised auctions of highly valuable stones, such as the famous Graff Pink. It is not strange, therefore, that she has developed an experience and refined the eye in evaluating the stones, as seen in the Out of Africa collection. Vania launched VanLeles Diamonds in 2011, which exalts her passion for high quality jewels. Giulia Netrese
Read also: Vania Leles, emeralds at the rescue

Collana della collezione Out of Africa, con rubini del Mozambico

Orecchini con rubini della collezione Enchanted Garden

Orecchini Stilettos con rubini, diamanti e rubellite

The 50 Rubies of the Imperial Necklace

Published on August 10, 2017

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The Imperial Necklace with the finest rubies in the world in Monte Carlo ♦ ︎
Burmese rubies are the most sought after for their quality. But it is rare that many stones are used together as in the Imperial Necklace, an exquisite necklace, which was shown in preview, worn by a Russian model, by Ravi Lunia, director of Faidee, the largest Burmese specialized company in rubies. The occasion was an exhibition at Hotel Hermitage in the Principality of Monaco dedicated to Burmese ruby. The rubies of the necklace have a “pigeon blood” color that is considered the most intense hue. Red stones, all of the same quality, weigh about 130 carats, and are assembled together with colorless and perfect diamonds. The Monaco exhibition includes over one hundred jewels made of Faidee stones, with unheated Burmese rubies. Hotel Hermitage until August 21st. The imperial necklace contains 50 rubies, with eight gems weighing more than 5 carats each. The rubies exposed in Monte Carlo are part of a personal collection covering four generations. Lavinia Andorno

Faidee, anello con rubino burmese di 4 carati e diamanti

Farfalle rosse, con un rubino ovale di 5 carati

La Imperial Necklace indossata da Ulyana Sergeenko

La Imperial Necklace, assieme a orecchini e bracciale

Ravi Lunia, direttore di Faidee, con la modella russa Ulyana Sergeenko

Sarah Ho loves red

Published on June 18, 2017

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Anello Imperial Crest, in oro bianco, diamanti e rubini. Prezzo: 13.615 sterline

Sarah Ho comes back to China and presents a ruby collection with Kimberlite ♦ ︎
From China with love, and return. Sarah Ho was born in Hong Kong, grew up in Macau and moved to London, where he became one of the trendiest and most innovative designers. Now, however, she returned to China, in Beijing, to present 12 jewels made with Kimberlite Diamonds, the Harmony collection. In Baselworld it was been anticipating the project, now completed. The collection is inspired by the red color, which in the East is considered lucky.
The jewels are then made with the use of large, lively rubies, next to diamonds: the stones form the peony flower, another symbol in China. But not only: Kimberlite emphasizes how this collection is also in perfect accord with Taoism, the Chinese philosophy that bases the balance of the world through the concepts of yin and yang. In this case, represented by the relationship between the different stones and jewelery volumes, which have a sufficiently elaborate look for the oriental taste. Presented in the Forbidden City, the collection also has some price that may seem prohibitive, such as earrings of over £ 44,000. In perfect balance yin and yang, though. Alessia Mongrando

Bracciale in oro bianco, diamanti e rubini. Prezzo: 14.000 sterline

Gemelli in oro bianco, diamanti e rubini. Prezzo: 4475 sterline

Orecchini Imperial Crest, in oro bianco, diamanti e rubini. Prezzo: 44.000 sterline

Sarah Ho, orecchini in oro bianco, diamanti e rubini. Prezzo: 13.000 sterline

Collana in diamanti ispirata al fiore della peonia

Orecchini Paradis in oro bianco e rosa, diamanti e rubini. Prezzo: 9745 sterline

Fabergé between gardens and colors

Published on June 18, 2017

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Alta gioielleria Fabergé, anello della collezione Secret Garden

Fabergé between secret gardens for a few and colors for someone more ♦ ︎
On May 30, 2017 was celebrated the 171th anniversary of the birth of Peter Carl Fabergé, a great Russian jeweler who marked an era with his sophisticated craftsmanship. The Maison, which is famous for the precious eggs that were commissioned by the Tsar, since 2012 has become the property of Gemfields, a giant of gems market. And ownership change seems to be a success: in the first quarter of fiscal year, Fabergé jumped up of 63% of sales volumes. I also deserve the choices of the artistic direction, which has alongside the High Jewelery propose collections more traditional. As is the case with one of the latest novelties, such as the Three Colors of Love collection.
What are the three colors of love? Obviously, red rubies, blue sapphires and green emeralds, precious stones Gemfield extracts in its mines. If, however, the white of the diamonds is added, the colors would be four. But traditional diamonds are considered colorless and so the account returns. In some cases, the rings in the collection have a gold stem with small grooves, that are definite “genuinely distinctive and contemporary” finishing. The prices of this collection start at 2500 euros, to reach up to tens of thousands of euros for pieces with big gemstones.
Alongside such collections as traditional style, Fabergé continues its tradition of High Jewelery. As in the case of the Secret Garden line, which includes an unusual mix of materials, with gold and diamonds along with hard stones and nail polish. Rudy Serra

Alta gioielleria, orecchini della collezione Secret Garden

Orecchini in oro bianco con pavé di diamanti e zaffiri

Anello in oro bianco con diamanti e zaffiro cabochon

Anello in oro bianco con diamanti e rubino taglio cuscino

Anello in oro bianco con diamanti e smeraldo taglio cuscino

Anelli della collezione Three colors of love

Ode to ruby by Munnu The Gem Palace,

Published on February 20, 2017

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Sindoor, an extraordinary collection that celebrates the ruby made by the Indian Maison Munnu The Gem Palace.
The Siddharth name can evoke the original name of the founder of Buddhism, from the novel by Hermann Hesse, or the jeweler heir to the ninth generation of virtuosos of the gems in Jaipur, India. Siddharth Kasliwal has the responsibility and the honor of conducting Munnu The Gem Palace, a temple of jewelry and precious stones in the jewelery Indian capital, in Rajastan, but also stores in Mumbai and New York. Now Siddharth Kasliwal can proudly show his latest work: the Sindoor collection. It is inspired by a small covered box of jewels made by Munnu Kasliwal, father of Siddharth, who drove past the legendary Indian Maison. Siddharth has discovered the little box top twenty centimeters in the Munnu archives. “I wanted to pay homage to him,” said Kasliwal. To complete a basic collection of rubies it took more than two years. The collection includes a necklace with a pendant that contains a diamond with pear-cut, ring, earrings, bracelets, and a bottle to contain perfume. Each piece is handmade according to the traditional Indian technique, Kundun, in which each gem is outlined with gold foil and creating a geometric pattern. Prices from 48,000 to $ 480,000. Margherita Donato

Boccetta porta profumo con rubini e smeraldi

Collana con pendente della collezione Sindoor

La Sindoor Box, scatola utilizzata nella tradizione indiana per conservare il Sindoor (o sindhur), polvere vermiglio-rossa o arancio. È un cosmetico in polvere, di solito indossati dalle donne sposate e utilizzato lungo la linea di separazione dei capelli

From Gemfields rubies for designers

Published on February 17, 2017

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Anello con rubini e diamanti di Lucifero vir Honestus

Rubies from Mozambique by Gemfields are delight the designers. Here are the most beautiful jewels.
The Ethiopian-Irish actress Ruth Negga, for the ceremony for Golden Globe in January wore a bracelet that has not gone unnoticed. And with reason. It was, in fact, one of the top pieces commissioned by Gemfields to Fred Leighton and other established designers. Goal: to create a series of particularly valuable jewelry with its rubies extract in Mozambique. Negga, for example, wore a bracelet in yellow gold with a 25.51 carat ruby. And so, the red of ruby raspberry immediately attracted attention. The New York-based brand Fred Leighton has also prepared a ring with a ruby from 34.44 carat rose-cut and a pair of earrings with cabochon rubies 14-karat. The mining giant has also sought the cooperation of refined Milan designers of Lucifer Vir Honestus, the newyorker Michelle Fantaci, and Greek Elena Votsi: all have worked with the Mozambique rubies come in different sizes, colors and qualities. From Los Angeles Kimberly McDonald she has instead created a pair of opal earrings for Gemfields that are set in white gold with black rhodium, and framed with rubies and diamonds. Cosimo Muzzano

Bracciale di Fred Lighton con rubino del Mozambico

Ruth Negga con il bracciale di Fred Lighton con rubino del Mozambico

Anello di Fabergé con rubini di Gemfields

Dream of rubies

Published on July 11, 2016

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Spilla Peacock di Cartier venduta per 871.000 dollari

Do you like rubies? Obvious. They are one of the most popular precious stones, although they are often confused with spinels and garnets. A ruby has a color ranging from pink to blood red (they are the most valuable). From a point of view of Gemology is a variety of corundum (aluminum oxide), which is transparent: the color is mainly due to the presence in its interior of chrome. Its name comes from the Latin word ruber, which means red. But, what is more interesting is the use of the ruby in jewelry: it is one of the most popular gemstones since ancient times. To celebrate this stone, Sotheby’s has decided to compare some of the most beautiful pieces (the full gallery can be found here) sold by the auction house: there are simple rings with a large ruby, but also more complex creations, like the brooch that is a peacock which weighs 48.57 carats, or the classic Panthère by Cartier, or the brooch of the series Dancers by Van Cleef & Arpels. But the most expensive ruby at the moment is mounted on a Cartier ring: it was sold for 30 million dollars. Federico Graglia

Il Graff Ruby, montato su anello e venduto per 8,6 milioni di dollari

Rubino birmano, circondato da 12 diamanti e perle naturali. Può essere convertito in spilla o anello. Venduto per 3,8 milioni di dollari

Collana con rubini, diamanti e oro bianco firmata Valentin Magro. Venduta per 13.750 dollari

Demi parure venduta per 2,6 milioni di dollari

Panthèere di Cartier, anello con rubino e diamanti venduto per 2,6 milioni di dollari

Collana di rubini e diamanti firmata James W. Currens. Venduta per 10 milioni di dollari

Spilla Ballerina di Van cleef & Arpels. Venduta per 557.000 dollari

Anello con rubino e diamanti venduto nel 2014 per 30 milioni di dollari

Dior, London variation

Published on June 15, 2016

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Red, white and blue for the opening of a new Dior boutique in London at New Bond Street. To celebrate the big event the French Maison has created a few variations, in limited edition, on the most representative pieces of the fine jewelry Archi Dior collection and chose rubies, diamonds and sapphires to honor the Union Jack. But the colors are also those of the French flag, and indeed the tone of these precious stones and jewelery shapes retain perfectly the spirit of the house. For example, the ring Archi Dior Bar en Corolle, inspired by the design of the famous Bar suit with narrow cinched waist and the fluttering edges of the Corolle dress, is in white gold with rubies or sapphires of different sizes, while the metal shaped like a pleating makes this a sophisticated and unconventional piece in spite of it being monochromatic. Milieu du Siecle originally conceived in pink gold and colorless diamonds to remind the stratified curves of Junon evening gown, in the English version the petals are strewn with blood-red rubies and pink sapphires. A review of a another famous collection Cygne with earrings and rings that delicately encircle intense blue sapphires, purple spinels and rubies. M.d.B.

Archi-Dior in edizione limitata: Milieu du Siècle, anello in oro rosa con rubini, zaffiri rosa e diamanti bianchi

Cygne, anello in oro bianco con zaffiri blu, diamanti bianchi e spinello viola

Archi-Dior Bar en Corolle, anello in oro bianco con rubini e diamanti bianchi

Milieu du Siècle, orecchini in oro rosa con rubini, zaffiri rosa e diamanti bianchi

Milieu du Siècle, anello in oro bianco con zaffiri, zaffiri di diversi toni di blu e diamanti bianchi

Milieu du Siècle, bracciale in oro rosa con rubini, zaffiri rosa e diamanti bianchi

Cygne, orecchini in oro bianco con zaffiri blu, diamanti bianchi e spinelli viola

Milieu du Siècle, bracciale in oro bianco con zaffiri, zaffiri di diversi toni di blu e diamanti bianchi

La nuova boutique Dior in New Bond Street

The watches bracelets by Van Cleef & Aarpels

Published on March 1, 2016

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There are jewelry that, among other things, mark the time. They are no real watches, but precious items with a pair of small lancets. In short, jewelry with a small job of utilities in addition to the pleasure to shine at the sight. One example we saw in Geneva, at the annual Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie. Among the precious objects on display in the halls muffled, they stood out proposals for Van Cleef & Arpels. In particular, the Rubis Secret bracelet-watch: one piece in white and pink gold, covered with 115 oval rubies Mozambique (151.25 carats total). The stones are carefully aligned on three more files, despite the slight cutting variations, oval cushion. Each row of rubies is separated by four rows of diamonds. It is not the only “time-jewel” by Van Cleef & Arpels. Pompon is a jewel that can be worn as a necklace or a bracelet, and you can add the quartz watch in the end tassel. A style reminiscent of the 1940s and 1950s, as saus the Parisian Maison. With a little less fantasy, but with equally luxurious, are the bracelets-watches Snowflake and Fleurette Snowflake. They have more traditional forms, apart from the fact that they are covered with white diamonds: a style not very common on the subway or in the office. The first bracelet has a 20 mm platinum case with bezel, white dial and strap in platinum with diamonds. The second is a 18 mm version with a lot of the same materials, such details, but a little different. Federico Graglia

Immagine a guache di Snowflake, Fiocco di neve

Aspetto anteriore di Rubis Secret, bracciale-orologio di Van Cleef & Arpels

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