Sandra Bullock

Nak Armstrong, Texas designer

The jewels of Nak Armstrong, which celebrates its first 25 years of activity.

Austin, Texas: in the city that in everyone’s mind is populated by people with big Stetson hats, decorated leather boots and Caddillac, there is a jewelry designer who has won the heart, aesthetically speaking, of the First Lady. He’s called Nak Armstrong, and his jewels, have seduced Sandra Bullock and other Hollywood stars as well as as Michelle Obama.

Bracciale in oro rosa e diamanti
Bracelet in rose gold and diamonds

The Nak jewels are quite original. It’s as the earrings, rings and necklaces were passed through the images of a kaleidoscope and then reassembled. The designer makes no secret of loving tissue intricacies, shadows and the architectural volumes: these elements, like a mosaic, are combined with the help of precious stones and gold or silver. Among other things, Nak Armstrong is also known for his skill in working metals, which allows  him to create jewels that look so geometrically unusual, somewhere between aztec engravings and extraterrestrial graffiti. Nak began designing jewelry in 1990, but debuted with his collection only in 2011, after founding Anthony Nak.

Anello con spinello rosso e spinelli multicolori
Ring with red spinel and multicolored spinels
Orecchini Stem con tormaline e opale
Stem earrings with tourmalines and opals
Orecchini Bahia Banana, con tormaline verdi
Bahia Banana earrings, with green tourmalines
Anello con tormaline rosa e verdi
Ring with pink and green tourmalines
Collana rivière con pietra luna
Rivière necklace with moonstone
Anello con diamanti
Ring with diamonds

Martin Katz unlimited




The jewelry for the Hollywood’s stars signed by Martin Katz. That has made valuable even the eyeglasses, a bra, a perfume …
The Martin Katz jewelry is sold exclusively in its boutiques in Beverly Hills. In the jewelry collection of a woman he says, “you should never miss white diamonds. It is like the composition of a collection for clothing: we need a few basic pieces, such as screw with diamond earrings, chains, bracelets and rings.” They followed his advice (and beyond), Jessica Biel, who wore her earrings to wedding with Justin Timberlake, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Sally Field, Barbra Streisand, Ashley Judd, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston, Annette Bening, Johnny Depp, Mark Wahlberg, Colin Firth …

Anello con alessandrite, 152 diamanti, 16 ametiste, 24 zaffiri blu, 2 zaffiri e 31 granati cangianti
Anello con alessandrite, 152 diamanti, 16 ametiste, 24 zaffiri blu, 2 zaffiri e 31 granati cangianti

A list that serves to testify how much Martin Katz has become one of the jewelers most requested by Hollywood stars. And it didn’t even take long: he founded his own company in 1988, but curiously after earning a degree in psychology and economics at the Indiana University in 1978. He focused on the path of quality, unique pieces, stone selection. Curiously, although she has unlimited success with the star system for her jewels, she has also designed a $5 million bra for Victoria Secret in 2009, precious sunglasses for Ray-Ban, a mobile phone for Motorola and even a bottle of perfume for Donna Karan: a $1 million bottle. Contradicting those who claim that money has no smell.
Anello con al centro uno smeraldo di 9,77 carati
Anello con al centro uno smeraldo taglio cuscino di 9,77 carati

Anello con tormalina menta taglio Asscher di 19,81 carati, 68 zaffiri, 96 diamanti
Anello con tormalina menta taglio Asscher di 19,81 carati, 68 zaffiri, 96 diamanti
Orecchini della collezione New York con tanzanite taglio baguette per 25,71 carati, diamanti
Orecchini della collezione New York con tanzanite taglio baguette per 25,71 carati, diamanti
Anello in oro con rubini per 8,12 carati e diamanti
Anello in oro con rubini per 8,12 carati e diamanti

Pendente con smeraldo squadrati di 11 carati e diamanti
Pendente con smeraldo squadrati di 11 carati e diamanti

Orecchini con smeraldi e diamanti baguette e brillante
Orecchini con smeraldi e diamanti baguette e brillante







Cartier victim of a theft (but agrees)






Anne Hathaway, Sandra Bullock Cate Blanchett, Mindy Kaling and Helena Bonham Carter will robbers a precious Cartier necklace. It is the new film Ocean’s 8 ♦ ︎
Women. Robbers. And moreover with the aim of getting your hands on a precious Cartier necklace. It’s the subject of Ocean’s 8, the new film of the series inaugurated with Ocean’s 11. But the new spin-off of the series (there have already been Ocean’s 12 and 13), will have a cast all female. And, above all, it will have as a partner the French Maison.
The plot of the film sees Debbie Ocean / Sandra Bullock (the sister of Danny Ocean, played in the first film by George Clooney) brings together a band of women composed by Cate Blanchett, Mindy Kaling and Helena Bonham Carter. They must do the theft of the century: the legendary Toussaint necklace, to be worn by the actress (in the film) Daphne Kluger, a character played by Anne Hathaway. The shot takes place during the annual Met Gala, when actresses and celebrities parade on the red carpet with dizzying jewelry. In short, it is almost a partnership, given that Cartier has created a set for the robbery of the film.
And this is not just any necklace: the Toussaint series is a tribute to Jeanne Toussaint, Cartier’s creative director in the 1930s, who played a decisive role in establishing the Cartier style. The original necklace was instead designed in 1931 for the Maharaja of Nawanagar by Jacques Cartier, but no longer exists, although Cartier has preserved in his archives a design drawing and photographs of the jewel and its owner. The one worn by Anne Hathaway, however, is reduced by 15-20% compared to the original size, which was designed for a man.
The colored diamonds in the original piece have been replaced with zirconium oxides, a natural material, mounted on white gold. But it was not easy: Cartier mobilized its high jewelry workshops for eight weeks, the time (short) required by the production of the film. But that’s not all: in the film there are also other Cartier jewels and watches. In addition to the Cartier Mansion on 52nd Street. Giulia Netrese




Anne Hathaway con la collana di Cartier
Anne Hathaway con la collana di Cartier
Il Maharaja di Nawanagar con la collana originale
Il Maharaja di Nawanagar con la collana originale
La collana Toussaint realizzata per il film
La collana Toussaint realizzata per il film
La collana con ossidi di zirconio su oro bianco
La collana con ossidi di zirconio su oro bianco
Anne Hathaway con bracciale Panthère di Cartier
Anne Hathaway con bracciale Panthère di Cartier

Particolare della collana Toussaint
Particolare della collana Toussaint








Thrills with Erica Courtney




What they have in common Jessica Alba, Sofia Vergara and Sandra Bullock? Simple, besides being famous actresses, they attending Erica Courtney boutique in Los Angeles. The American designer has earned a reputation as the queen of luxury, of jewels that you can imagine worn by wealthy Californians. In short, for a rich-rich, with great use of precious stones possibly, possibly large, possibly very visible, possibly expensive. His choice of color from the palette offered by gemology has become famous, so much so that Erica Courtney forms part of the Council of Fashion Designers of America and recently won an award for ‘Best use of color. ” In short, in the United States really like. Perhaps for the European taste her jewelry could be considered a bit ‘showy, the vibrant color, shades abolished, but probably on the red carpet of Hollywood the jewels sparkle like a dream. You see this a selection of his work. Lavinia Andorno




Braccialetto in oro con citrini e diamanti
Braccialetto in oro con citrini e diamanti

Orecchini in oro giallo, opale cristallo, diamanti, tormaline Paraiba
Orecchini in oro giallo, opale cristallo, diamanti, tormaline Paraiba
Orecchini in oro giallo, opale di fuoco, tormalina Paraiba
Orecchini in oro giallo, opale di fuoco, tormalina Paraiba
Anello in oro giallo con Indicolite, tormaline mint
Anello in oro giallo con Indicolite, tormaline mint
Pendente in oro giallo, opale di fuoco, paraiba, diamanti
Pendente in oro giallo, opale di fuoco, paraiba, diamanti
Orecchini in oro giallo, opali peruviani rosa, opali cristallo
Orecchini in oro giallo, opali peruviani rosa, opali cristallo
Anello in oro giallozaffiro dello Sri Lanka, peridoto, diamanti
Anello in oro giallozaffiro dello Sri Lanka, peridoto, diamanti

Anello in oro giallo, spinellorosa, tormaline, diamanti e rubelliti
Anello in oro giallo, spinellorosa, tormaline, diamanti e rubelliti







Parata di star per Pomellato

[wzslider]Diciamo la verità: è vero che la creatività è (spesso) made in Italy. Ma è anche vero che la capacità di vendere gioielli, per esempio quelli di Pomellato, sta all’estero. I francesi sono più bravi, niente da dire. Ed ecco la dimostrazione: un anno fa Pomellato è stata acquistata dal gruppo Kering (ex Ppr, cioè François Pinault). E oggi, come testimonia il sito francese photo.gala, i gioielli di Pomellato sono indossati da una impressionante parata di star in queste foto più o meno recenti. Ok, non è che prima il brand italiano fosse proprio sconosciuto, ma questa serie di immagini fanno davvero pensare a una capacità di proporre i gioielli dell’azienda milanese davvero straordinaria. Le star sono del calibro di Jennifer Lopez, Hilary Swank o Gwyneth Paltrow, tanto per intenderci. Ok, c’è ancora l’algida Tilda Swinton, ma solo una foto, all’ultimo posto… Lavinia Andorno 

ukA parade of stars for Pomellato

Let’s face it: it is true that creativity is (often) made ​​in Italy. But it is also true that the ability to sell jewelry, for example those of Pomellato, is abroad. The French do it better, nothing to say. And here’s the proof: a year ago Pomellato was purchased by the group Kering (former PPR, that Francois Pinault). And today, as evidenced by the French site photo.gala, Pomellato jewels are worn by an impressive parade of stars. Ok, is not that just before the Italian brand was unknown, but this series of images really do think the ability to offer a jewelry company in Milan truly extraordinary. The stars are the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Hilary Swank and Gwyneth Paltrow, so to speak. Ok, there is still the icy Tilda Swinton, but only one photo, the last place…

france-flagUn défilé de stars pour Pomellato 

Avouons-le: il est vrai que la créativité est (souvent) fabriqué en Italie. Mais il est vrai que même la possibilité de vendre des bijoux, par exemple ceux de Pomellato, est à l’étranger. Les Français le font mieux, rien à dire. Et voici la preuve: il ya un an que Pomellato a été achetée par le groupe Kering (ancien PPR que François Pinault). Et aujourd’hui, comme en témoigne le site photo.gala français, les bijoux Pomellato sont portés par un défilé impressionnant de stars. Ok, ce n’est pas que juste avant la marque italienne était inconnue, mais cette série d’images vraiment ne pense que la capacité d’offrir une entreprise de bijoux vraiment extraordinaire à Milan. Les étoiles sont les goûts de Jennifer Lopez, Hilary Swank et Gwyneth Paltrow, pour ainsi dire. Ok, il y a toujours la glaciale Tilda Swinton, mais une seule photo, la dernière place…

german-flagEine Parade der Stars für Pomellato 

Seien wir ehrlich: es ist wahr, dass Kreativität (oft), die in Italien ist. Aber es ist wahr, dass auch die Möglichkeit, Schmuck zu verkaufen, zum Beispiel jene von Pomellato, ist im Ausland. Die Französisch es besser, nichts zu sagen. Und hier ist der Beweis: vor einem Jahr Pomellato wurde von der Gruppe kering (ehemaliger PPR Francois Pinault Das) erworben. Und heute, wie von der Französisch Website photo.gala belegt, Pomellato Schmuckstücke sind von einer eindrucksvollen Parade der Stars getragen. Ok, das ist nicht so, dass kurz vor der italienischen Marke unbekannt war, aber diese Serie von Bildern denke wirklich, die Möglichkeit, einen wirklich außergewöhnlichen Schmuck Unternehmen in Mailand bieten. Die Sterne sind die Gleichen von Jennifer Lopez, Hilary Swank und Gwyneth Paltrow, so zu sprechen. Ok, es ist immer noch die eisigen Tilda Swinton, sondern nur ein Foto, der letzte Ort…

flag-russiaПарад звезд для Pomellato 

Посмотрим правде в глаза: это правда, что творчество (часто) сделано в Италии. Но это правда, что также умение продавать ювелирные изделия, например Те из Pomellato, находится за границей. Французы не делать это лучше, чем говорить. И вот доказательство: год назад Pomellato был приобретены Группой Kering (бывший PPR Это Франсуа Пино). И сегодня, как свидетельствует французской photo.gala сайта, Pomellato драгоценности носят впечатляющий парад звезд. Хорошо, не то, что непосредственно перед тем, итальянский бренд был неизвестен, но это серия изображений действительно думаю, что способность предложить действительно экстраординарное ювелирной компании в Милане. Звезды подобные Дженнифер Лопес, Хилари Суонк и Гвинет Пэлтроу, так сказать. Хорошо, есть еще ледяной Тильда Суинтон, но только одна фотография, последнее место…

spagna-okUn desfile de estrellas para Pomellato 

Seamos realistas: es cierto que la creatividad es (a menudo) hizo en Italia. Pero es cierto que también la posibilidad de vender joyas, por ejemplo, los de Pomellato, está en el extranjero. Los franceses lo hacen mejor, nada que decir. Y aquí está la prueba: Hace un año Pomellato fue comprado por el grupo Kering (ex PPR Francois Pinault Eso). Y hoy, como lo demuestra el photo.gala sitio francés, joyas Pomellato son usados ​​por un impresionante desfile de estrellas. Ok, no es que justo antes de que la marca italiana era desconocido, pero esta serie de imágenes realmente lo creo la capacidad de ofrecer una compañía verdaderamente extraordinaria joyería en Milán. Las estrellas son de la talla de Jennifer Lopez, Hilary Swank y Gwyneth Paltrow, por así decirlo. Ok, no es aún el helado Tilda Swinton, pero sólo una foto, el último lugar…