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Oscar Heyman, a century of luxury

Published on March 20, 2024

Anello con tormalina bicolore e diamanti

High jewelry with a long and hard-working history behind it. It is that of Oscar Heyman & Brothers, an American company which has been producing since 1912 high-end jewelry, specializing in particular in pieces with colored gems. But many jewelers in the States call it by another name: The Jewelers’ Jeweler (the jeweler of jewelers), which is the name of a book published by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. And this is because Oscar Heyman mainly sells through other jewelers.

Bracciale con pietra luna, zaffiri, diamanti — Bracelet with moonstone, sapphires, diamonds

As mentioned, the history of the Maison is long and has its roots in the distant Ukraine. Oscar, Nathan and Harry Heyman founded the company in 1912 in New York City, but after an apprenticeship in a laboratory in Kharkiv, Ukraine, before emigrating to the United States. They were later joined by their three younger brothers, George, William and Louis, and by their two sisters, Frances and Lena.

Storica spilla con smeraldo intagliato e diamanti ora posseduta dal Museum of Fine Arts di Boston — Historic carved emerald and diamond brooch now owned by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

This is the story of Oscar Heyman, which is now managed by the second and third generation of the family: Adam C. Heyman (president), Thomas Heyman (vice president and treasurer) and Lewis Heyman (vice president and secretary). Office and manufacturing facilities remained in New York on Madison Avenue. In fact, the Heymans say they are very fond of the city. In addition to selling jewelry with its own brand, the company also works on behalf of third parties. For example, up until the time the Richemont Group acquired a majority stake, Oscar Heyman produced invisible jewelry made in New York for Van Cleef & Arpels from 1939 to 2001, but he also worked for Tiffany and, in the past, also for Cartier.

Orecchini con tormalina Paraiba e diamanti — Earrings with Paraiba tourmaline and diamonds

Orecchini Pansy con peridoto, citrino, diamanti, zaffiri — Pansy earrings with peridot, citrine, diamonds, sapphires

Anello in platino con zaffiro star di 7,59 carati — Platinum ring with star sapphire of 7.59 carats

Orecchini in platino con diamanti e zaffiri invisible setting — Platinum earrings with diamonds and invisible setting sapphires

Ancient Rome on Jorge Adeler’s jewels

Published on December 2, 2023

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Coins of the Roman Empire and rough gems. 18-karat gold and large baroque pearls. Jorge Adeler‘s world is vast and complex. Starting with his story: the name Adeler is of Scandinavian origin. But Jorge Adeler was born in Argentina. Globetrotter, in 1973 he moved with his family to the United States, in northern Virginia, and gave life to the Maison that bears his name. Today the company is run by her two daughters, Valentina Adeler Armor (graduate in gemology from the GIA) and Wendy Adeler Hall (vice president of marketing).

Orecchini con monete che raffigurano la dea romana della Felicità — Earrings with coins depicting the Roman goddess of Happiness

Jorge Adeler jewels mainly follow two strands: unique precious stones, often not faceted, exotic pearls and ancient coins, adapted and inserted on rings, bracelets and earrings. For example, natural aquamarine in an 18-karat gold setting with diamond details, or coins embossed with the Roman goddess of Happiness. A mix, which, among other things, is also offered in a series of jewels in a men’s version. In short, they are jewels for strong tastes, perhaps more American than European. But certainly original.

Orecchini in oro e zaffiri — Gold and sapphire earrings

Orecchini con acquamarina naturale e diamanti — Earrings with natural aquamarine and diamonds

Anello con quarzo lemon — Ring with lemon quartz

Bracciale con moneta antica su oro — Bracelet with ancient coin on gold

Anello in oro rosa con opale boulder australiano — Rose gold ring with Australian boulder opal

Bracciale con varescite su oro e cordino in pelle — Bracelet with varescite on gold and leather cord

Anello con perla barocca di acqua dolce e diamanti — Ring with baroque freshwater pearl and diamonds

Sean Gilson, amazing design

Published on October 9, 2023

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Sean Gilson, anello con perle, corallo. Copyright: gioiellis.com

The innovative jewels, without excesses, by the American designer Sean Gilson ♦ ︎

Designer? Artist? Artisan? What is the right definition to define Sean Gilson? Meeting him is not easy: he is usually in his laboratory in a small town in Connecticut, USA. Although every so often he goes to New York for some workshops or for extraordinary events, as it was for GemGèneve, where Sean Gilson was present in the Designer Vivarium area.

The difficulty of meeting this eclectic jewelry artist is also due to his way of working: he personally creates the finish of the jewel. Pieces that are often surprising. As for the earrings presented at the Swiss event, made with a particularly delicate stone, together with white gold and blue sapphires: a piece of virtuoso jewelry. To achieve the desired effect the American designer also uses different techniques and combines traditional tools with more modern ones. The result is innovative, modern jewels that do not lose their wearability. “A jewel should never scream if there is the integrity of design, materials and craftsmanship,” says Gilson.

Orecchini presentati da Sean Gilson. Copyright: gioiellis.com — Earrings presented by Sean Gilson. Copyright: gioiellis.com

White jadeite moonstone and diamond in blackened sterling earrings — White jade, diamonds and burnished silver earrings

Orecchini in corallo, pietra luna, calcedonio — Earrings in coral, moonstone, chalcedony

Bracciale della collezione Parabolic in oro 18 carati — Bracelet from the Parabolic collection in 18k gold

Bracciale in oro giallo con perle — Yellow gold bracelet with pearls

Anello con perle naturali, acciaio, oro — Ring with natural pearls, steel, gold

Earclips di Sean Gilson — Earclips by Sean Gilson

Anello con acquamarina naturale e bachelite — Ring with natural aquamarine and bakelite

Anello con perle del Mare del Sud su oro bianco — Ring with South Sea pearls on white gold

Orecchini Infinity in oro lucido 18 carati — Infinity earrings in 18k polished gold

Jennifer DeMoro, California dreamin’

Published on September 11, 2023

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Color Wave Rectangle Pendant necklace, with emerald, tanzanite, blue sapphires

California. Sun, beaches, waves. And a fashion that loves comfort and the informal. In this context Jennifer DeMoro found inspiration for her jewels, which have the seventies as their ideal, when California was the dream of young people all over the world. But Jennifer DeMoro’s jewels are not necessarily to be attributed to a hippy atmosphere or the current Coachella Festival. The designer’s brand is based in southern California, in San Clemente, a seaside town just below Los Angeles. The beach lifestyle in her jewels is transformed into many colored semi-precious stones, which adapt to shiny gold and which remind the designer of the sunsets and intense shades of her territory.

Anello in oro 14 carati con topazio azzurro, smeraldo, ametista, zaffiro arancio e rosa, granato, citrino — 14k gold ring with blue topaz, emerald, amethyst, orange and pink sapphire, garnet, citrine

The stones often have special cuts and the colors are chosen to express strong contrasts, with clear geometric shapes: sapphires, rubies, garnets, spinels, emeralds and amethysts are worked with cuts that include baguette, princess, round and marquise. Jennifer DeMoro also finished a Jewelry Design course at Gia.

Pendente in oro 14 carati con topazio azzurro, smeraldo, ametista, zaffiro arancio e rosa, granato, citrino — 14k gold pendant with blue topaz, emerald, amethyst, orange and pink sapphire, garnet, citrine

Anello in oro 14 carati con ametista, zaffiro rosa e arancio, smeraldo, topazio azzurro — 14K gold ring with amethyst, pink and orange sapphire, emerald, blue topaz

Orecchini in oro 14 carati e zaffiri rosa — Earrings in 14 carat gold and pink sapphires

Orecchini in oro 14 carati e smeraldi — 14k gold and emerald earrings

Orecchini in oro 14 carati con ametista, zaffiro rosa e arancio, smeraldo, topazio blu — Earrings in 14k gold with amethyst, pink and orange sapphire, emerald, blue topaz

Anello con 4 pietre taglio baguette: topazio, ametista, citrino, zaffiro rosa — Ring with 4 baguette-cut stones: topaz, amethyst, citrine, pink sapphire

The new jewels with pleats by Nak Armstrong

Published on July 4, 2023

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Anello in oro rosa 20 carati con smeraldi e diamanti

Texan jeweler Nak Armstrong celebrated its 25th year in business with a space in the historic luxury department store Bergdorf Goodman in New York. Nak Armstrong is also a member of the CFDA (American Fashion Designers Association). It’s a further step forward for Armstrong, who opened his flagship store in Austin, Texas a couple of years ago. The designer is considered a re-inventor of the chandelier earring. The jeweler is internationally recognized for his innovations from standard metalworking techniques and an experimental aesthetic.

Orecchini Deco Bell in oro rosa 20 carati, con smeraldi e opale — Deco Bell 20K Rose Gold Emerald and Opal Earrings

Nak Armstrong launched the first collection in early 2011, quickly bought by Barneys, New York. The style reflects his experience in architecture and fashion: he has developed his own technique of processing gems, which he calls “pleated stone”, with proprietary cuts. SI was also inspired by origami, the technique of creating small folded paper objects after a trip to Japan. Armstrong had co-founded Anthony Nak with partner, Anthony Camargo, of which he remained designer and creative director until 2010, when the two separated and Nak continued with his brand.

Anello con diamanti in oro rosa 20 carati — Diamond ring in 20K rose gold

Anello in oro rosa 20 carati con tormalina verde e zircone naturale blu — 20K rose gold ring with green tourmaline and blue natural zircon

Orecchini Anemone in oro rosa 20 carati con opale, diamanti e smeraldi — Sea Anemone 20K Rose Gold Emerald Opal and Diamond Earrings

Orecchini a forma di remi in oro rosa 20 carati e smeraldi — Large Oars 20K Rose Gold Emerald Earrings

Orecchini in oro rosa 20 carati con opale e acquamarina — 20K rose gold earrings with opal and aquamarine

Nature seen through Nicholas Varney’s eyes

Published on May 21, 2023

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Spilla a forma di rapanello con diamanti, smeraldi e rubini

The jewels of great design by Nicholas Varney, one of the top jewels of the moment ♦

Among the designers who in recent years have reached quotations at the top there is Nicholas Varney. Being born in a rich environment, also from an aesthetic point of view, it meant something in his training. The father of Nicholas, in fact, is the owner of Dorothy Draper, who is an interior designer company in New York considered very anti-minimalist. He, however, decided to break away from the family and living in Palm Beach. But the taste for the richness of the elements that make up something, remained.

Organic forms, like fish and plants, but also abstract and geometric shapes characterize its jewels.

Set di orecchini e spilla a forma di nespola in oro e diamanti fancy — Set of earrings and medlar-shaped brooch in gold and fancy diamonds

He do not works about environments, luxurious homes of wealthy Americans, but he is dedicated to the richness as composite jewelry, with the choice of unusual precious and semi precious stones. To be clear: her jewelry can cost several tens of thousands of dollars. They are, in short, for an audience of connoisseurs, who loves the colors, the combinations and metaphors. One of favorite subject of Nicholas Varney is the sea, but also the waters of the Mississippi River, Colorado. Surrounded for years by floral wallpaper and plush furnishings, also he has that typically American taste to mix a bit ‘styles. Eclecticism? It depends on your point of view. Here are some examples of his work.

Orecchini in oro giallo e cacholong — Earrings in yellow gold and cacholong

Anello in oro giallo e acquamarina — Yellow gold and aquamarine ring

Anello in legno, oro e acquamarina — Wood, gold and aquamarine ring

Anello con smeraldo e diamanti — Emerald and diamond ring

Anelli con perle naturali di colore diverso — Rings with natural pearls of different colors

Orecchini con perle e diamanti — Earrings with pearls and diamonds

Gismondi 1754 USA calls Giovanni Mattera Vairo

Published on March 15, 2023

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Anello in oro rosa e diamanti della collezione Vela

A manager arrives for Gismondi 1754 USA, a branch of the Genoese jewelery company listed on the Euronext Growth Milan list. The American branch, based in New York, established for the marketing of Gismondi 1754 jewels in the United States, Latin America and Canada, will be led by Giovanni Mattera Vairo as managing director. The manager previously held the position of Sales and Marketing director of Versace and president of De Grisogono USA, and therefore has recognized experience in the luxury sector. Mattera Vairo will report directly to the commercial management led by Francesca Ventura.

Gismondi 1754 jewels, thanks to consolidated agreements with the department stores of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and other independent jewelers, are present in the USA and the Caribbean in seventeen locations. Giovanni Mattera Vairo will also aim to increase business with private customers, to whom Gismondi 1754 already caters with the offer of one-of-a-kind made-to-order pieces.

Anello Clip Sintesi in oro rosa e diamante — Anello Clip Sintesi in oro rosa e diamanti

The establishment of Gismondi 1754 USA and the appointment of a high-profile and experienced manager like Giovanni Mattera bring our company closer to American customers, confirming the importance we attribute to the overseas market which is a strategic growth driver for us. I am convinced that Giovanni will enrich our American team with his arrival and will confirm the reliability of the Gismondi 1754 brand, making our team even more performing commercially.
Massimo Gismondi, CEO of Gismondi 1754

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Andreoli hero of two worlds

Published on February 23, 2023

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Anello in oro con zaffiri rosa e ametista

From the sale of carpets in India,to Valenza, till up to the headquarters in Rockefeller Center in New York, so here is the high jewelry by Andreoli.
The work in Valenza, the success in the US. Andreoli is an American brand of haute joaillerie that started its journey in Italy in 1945, when the Hadjibay family has established itself in the trade of precious stones (we have also spoken here). Since 1970, the company has evolved and keeps the design and realization of pieces of fine jewelery in Valenza, Italy, while the market on which it operates is the American one. Seen the origins, not surprising that the protagonists of the collections are large stones, like brilliant diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires, as well as pearls, coral and turquoise. Not only that: in addition to gold Andreoli uses also platinum and titanium to create even impressive jewels, such as the large necklace with over 850 carats of rubies and 20 grams of beads. It must not be easy to wear in casual manner. The helm of the company is governed now by Caroline Hadjibay, who took the baton from Jack Hadjibay patriarch from his headquarters in Rockefeller Center in New York.

Spilla a forma di rosa composta con 65,41 carati di zaffiri, oro e titanio — Spilla composta con 65,41 carati di zaffiri, oro e titanio

And to say that the history of the family started by Abraham Hadjibay, in India, where he sold the best Persian carpets. But we must add that Abraham’s father had sold gems to the czar of Russia. Abraham Hadjibay has focused from carpets to jewelery, the trade in precious stones. The son, Jack Hadjibay, then continued the business. The activity of the brand Andreoli, however, originated in Valenza, Italy, where it was founded in 1845. In 1920 Andreoli has launched her prêt-à-porter collection and immediately achieved success around the world. The two stories together have led to what is now one of the most famous brand of high jewelery.

Bracciale in oro bianco con diamanti e rubini

Orecchini pendenti in oro giallo con turchesi e diamanti — Orecchini in oro giallo con turchesi e diamanti

Spilla a forma di rindine con diamanti bianchi e neri — Spilla con diamanti bianchi e neri

Anello in oro, argento, diamanti, peridoto

Katey Walker’s horizon

Published on August 21, 2022

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Anello in oro 18 carati con ametista taglio a cuore

The sea is the source of inspiration for Katey Walker, a jewelry designer who grew up on the Connecticut coast. Even when she moved to New York, the vastness of the ocean remained in the mind and heart of the designer, and she transfers this imprinting to her jewels. But it is a path that you have taken step by step. After a degree from Suffolk University in Boston, she majored in jewelry design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Then, she worked as an apprentice for one of the last major high jewelry manufacturing companies left in New York’s diamond district, working on pieces for Tiffany and David Yurman. In short, first the study, then the practical experience.

Orecchini con tanzanite, opale etiope, smeraldo, opale boulder

She lacked nothing to take off solo. She uses high-carat yellow and rose gold and a variety of natural gemstones, such as opals, all handcrafted from start to finish by her in her studio in the Connecticut River Valley, where she is back. The jewels are modern and cheerful, without unnecessary extravagance.

Collana in oro 18 carati con ametista taglio a cuore

Anello in oro 18 carati con peridoto e diamanti

Collana con turchese, rubino, opale di fuoco, opale etiope, cristallo di rocca, perle di acqua dolce

Orecchini in oro 18 carati con topazio rosa

Orecchini Triangle in oro 18 carati con perle

The Emily Armenta precious duende

Published on May 23, 2022

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Orecchini in oro giallo con zaffiri, hessonite, diamanti

Jewels inspired by the poems of Garcia Lorca: they are those of the American designer Emily Armenta ♦

Symbolism, art, inspiration, and business: the frontiers of design and trade come together in Armenta, brand of refined frontier production. Mind and body of the brand is Emily Armenta, a designer who has combined the teachings of an MBA (master of business administration) at Rice University (Texas), with the culture breathed at home (“I come from a family of artists,” says Emily).

Anello in argento rodiato con zaffiri blu

She loves the poetry of Garcia Lorca and European culture, its roots, but lives in the USA. “I always had a lot of support to express myself through my art. So I designed, drawn sketches, and i started working with stones since I was a kid: it’s always been my passion. Designing jewelry is not only a way to express my creativity, but also my thoughts and emotions, “says the designer. That after the MBA has turned his passion into a creative work. A place where, says Emily, you can keep the feeling of duende, untranslatable Spanish word, which in Andalusia signifies the perception of a spirit, sometimes wicked, sometimes melancholy, often associated with the music of flamenco.

“Duende is a power and not a behavior, “she says, emphasizing the link between its production and Spanish roots. “Many of my pieces are inspired by famous works of art in the whole of Spain, such as poetry, painting, architecture, and sculpture. Some are physical representations of images found in works of art, to pay homage to the artist’s message. ” The symbolism is also in the choice of stones. For example, the Moonstone is used because tradition sees it as lucky stone “and to balance the yin and yang, protect women and children.” While opal is chosen as a symbol of hope and purity.

Anello in oro 14 carati e argento con diamanti neri e champagne

Anello in oro 18 carati rodiato, argento, zaffiri blu, tormaline verdi, diamanti champagne

Bracciale in oro e argento con perle di Tahiti

Anello con diamante champagne di 7,63 carati taglio rosa

The jewels of the American designer Peggy Stephaich Guinness

Published on January 21, 2022

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Bracciale in Sun Stone con turchesi e ametista, oro 18 carati

Unlike many other designers, by searching the internet you can find many photos of Peggy Stephaich Guinness, in addition to her jewelry. And this is because the American designer, who has been offering her jewels since the early 1980s, is well integrated into the US upper class. There is a reason: the designer is a descendant of the Mellon family, founders of an American bank based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The surname Guinness, instead, derives from the marriage with Sebastian Guinness, heir to the brewery family, from which he later divorced. The name Stephaich, instead, derives from the Hungarian origins.

This does not mean, however, that his work is a hobby. It’s a serious commitment with an interesting result: Peggy Stephaich Guinness’s jewels are unique pieces that use precious and semi-precious stones, always mounted with 18-22 carat gold. Another peculiar aspect of the designer is the decision to make cuts of stones ad hoc for her jewels, instead of buying cut gems and adapting their creativity to them.

Orecchini con perle di acqua dolce, oro, diamanti cognac

Anello in oro 22 carati, citrino e iolite

Collana in legno e perle di vetro, proposta a 13.700 dollari

Dalben jewels are born on Lake Como and arrive in the USA

Published on December 9, 2021

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In Como, an Italian town on the Lake that George Clooney also likes, there is the Dalben atelier which, like the nearby body of water, is very popular with Americans and in generals to the tourists. It is the atelier of Oreste and Laura Dal Ben, who created Dalben Gioielli. The couple designs and makes handmade jewelry with simple but pleasant lines. Oreste Dal Ben is an artist applied to jewelery, while Laura is an architect. They work in a complementary way, drawing from the design school of nearby Milan, but also from the tradition of ancient art, architecture and nature.

It is a jewelry that produces valuable pieces, especially rings, sold at prices that average between 2,000 and 8,000 euros. The design and creation of the jewels including the setting of the stones, all takes place inside the laboratory and this allows a continuous quality control up to the smallest detail. Most of the Dalben jewels are sold in the USA.

Anello in oro rosa con opale australiano

Anello in oro con smeraldo di 3,82 carati

Orecchini a forma di pesci in oro con opale australiano

Tiffany gets on Supreme’s skateboard

Published on November 15, 2021

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Tiffany gets on the skateboard. Or, better, on that of Supreme, an American clothing and skateboarding brand, which caters to the cultures of lovers of the tablet with wheels, hip hop and youth culture in general. Now Supreme customers can buy Tiffany jewelry in a limited edition and with an offer below demand, to tickle the attention of consumers. On the other hand, the clothing brand had already promoted initiatives with the brands Emilio Pucci, Jean Paul Gaultier and Louis Vuitton.

And, now, Tiffany belongs to the LVMH group. The stores with Supreme products, therefore, lend a hand to t5iffany in its work of re-brandig of Tiffany. Target: reach the audience of very young people less fascinated by the history of great jewelry. The collaborative collection consists of a series of silver jewelry and accessories, with pendants and earrings with the Return to Tiffany design design, including a cultured pearl necklace and a bracelet made of stars. All the jewels, along with two key rings, one of which with a removable mini blade, also have the Supreme logo. Not only that: no packaging in the classic Tiffany blue color, red box, the color of Supreme. The jewels were launched in the US, on sale in the stores of the two brands.

Bracciale in argento Tiffany per Supreme

Margery Hirschey, from deep America

Published on August 4, 2021

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Orecchini ondulati in oro 22 carati e smeraldi

Margery Hirschey, from fashion model to designer who loves natural stones and recycled gold ♦

Margery Hirschey’s jewels are distributed in about forty jewelery stores all over the United States. The brand also sells in Canada and Puerto Rico beyond, of course, the rest of the world through online commerce. Let’s say this to emphasize how jewels that have a artisan look are actually the fruit of a studied strategy, which has led a pair of Margery Hirschey-colored emerald-colored earrings in second place in the Couture Design Awards. These earrings, reminiscent of Alexander Calder’s sculptures, represent the style of the Colorado company.

Margery Hirschey began her career with Charles Kliebacker, New York’s couturier, as a model. He launched his jewelery line in 2008, Colorado, where he worked. The same year, practically without experience in the field, in an improvised studio, the designer created a collection that debuted in a trunk show at the Bergdorf Jewelery Designer Salon. In January 2014 Margery Hirschey received the Rising Star Award for Jewelery. It uses recycled gold and silver and adores the pizza of Naples.

Orecchini Ameba in oro 22 carati e corallo

Orecchini Exclamation in oro 22 carati e opale boulder

Orecchini in oro 22 carati con opale e corallo

Jewels with Dvani

Published on May 12, 2021

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The precious jewels of Dvani, an American Maison founded by three Indian brothers half a century ago ♦

Precious American Indians. In the sense of families originating from India who imported the passion for great gems, for great jewels, for the great gold in the United States. Over time this network has expanded, as shown by the history of A & D Gem, one of the leading importers of colored stones in the United States, which has been working with jewelers and retailers for almost half a century.
Founded by the Kordvani brothers, Abe, David and Johnny, in 1969, A & D Gem quickly emerged among the main sources of precious precious stones from New York, known as the King of emeralds.

Collana con opale e diamanti taglio brillante

Part of this group is the Dvani brand, also from the Kordvani family, created just 50 years ago by the brothers Kordvani, Abe, David and Johnny. As is the tradition of Indian jewelers, it offers rich, colorful collections, but with a design that conforms to Western taste. Diamonds, but also opals and colored stones, are used without saving.

Anello in oro rosa con smeraldi e diamanti

Anello in oro rosa con rubini taglio pera e diamanti

Lights and colors by Bavna

Published on February 14, 2021

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The colorful and bright jewels by Sunny Jain, Indian by birth but American by adoption, who created Bavna ♦

Sunny by name and by nature. The jewelry designed by Sunny Jain are bright like the sun that illuminates California, where the designer has grown. The love for bright colors, the Bavna designer has acquired since childhood, from his jewelers family originating in India, where he was born. Sunny Jain, in short, has grown up in the midst of jewelry and immediately felt attracted by the colorful world of gems. Yet before turning to rings and necklaces he wanted to graduate in medicine, his second passion. Perhaps the ability to see inside the human body he also added the ability to interpret the soul of the great colored stones used for collections of Bavna, who created in 2011.

A curiosity: the name Bavna in ancient Sanskrit means “good intentions”, it is also his mother’s name, to which the designer is very attached. Her jewelry, often unique pieces designed around stones with unique color were appreciated by Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, Rihanna, Camila Alves, Eva Mendes, Halle Berry, Christina Hendricks, Kim Kardashian and Anne Hathaway. Lavinia Andorno

Bracciale in oro bianco con diamanti e zaffiri

Anello in oro con zaffiri blu e acquamarina

Jose Hess, luxury pop

Published on December 23, 2020

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Orecchini con diamanti battuti all'asta da Christie's

Jose Hess, from necklaces refined gold and diamonds, to the cufflinks with Mickey’s face: the luxury meets pop.

One of the most imaginative designers of the century: perhaps can be defined in this way Jose Hess, but is also ok a definition as an artist or craftsperson. In short, it is one of those rare people who can do many things well but, above all, has a very definite personality, which turns her skills into precious objects. Master goldsmith, designer and gemologist, is a supporter of an American jewelry design, somewhere between pop and the extra luxury. Alongside refined necklaces, like the necklace Ribbon, you see on this page, you can find the twins by gold wrist with the face of Mickey Mouse. In addition to focusing on the creative process, moreover, Jose Hess teaches jewelry design at the Fashion Institute of Technology, he worked as a consultant for jewelry companies in the US and abroad, and draws collections of jewelry that are sold on television, with himself to make live presentations.

Another proof of its many attitudes? It was also the first American president to Cibjo, an international association that seeks to establish uniform standards for the jewelry industry worldwide. Jose is worshiped also in Hollywood, by celebrities such as Demi Moore, Cindy Crawford, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Candy Spelling. Jose Hess also has a story to tell: he was born in Germany, but fled with his family to Colombia, South America, before Nazi rule. In the South American country he was apprenticed to a goldsmith, where he learned the art of jewelry making. In 1951 Hess moved to New York, still working in the jewelry industry. He also served as a soldier for two years in the United States Army. Back in civilian life, he made models and jewelry for David Webb, before working for himself. Hess has also received numerous awards, including the De Beers Diamonds International Award. Alessia Mongrando

Jose Hesse, anello in oro giallo e diamanti

Orecchini in oro giallo a fiocco e diamanti

Lots of emeralds for Coomi

Published on June 17, 2020

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Orecchini della Muzo collection in oro e smeraldi

The jewels between culture and pomp of Coomi, from India to the USA. Now with a new collection with Colombian emeralds by Muzo ♦

From the fané palaces of Mumbai to the busy avenues of New York or Los Angeles: Coomi Bhasin is an Indian designer who in 1977 left her native country (with much nostalgia) and founded her jewelry company in the USA. It is a strange mix of style and philosophy: textile designer, architect and landscape architect, she brought her experiences into the world of jewelry.

Anello in oro con smeraldo colombiano Muzo

It is no coincidence that she defines herself as a Renaissance woman, that is, capable of creating and reasoning on many different tracks of culture. Her jewelry brand has been active since 2002 and has not struggled to find a prominent place not only in the United States, but also abroad. Her degree in Art History led her to create collections that are inspired by antiquity, from the world of the Egyptians to Greek and Roman sculpture. But not only, as the Muzo collection shows, with Colombian emeralds extracted from the mining company. Friend and appreciated by many celebrities, Coomi has found a balance between History with a capital S and the stories (with a lowercase s) of actors and actresses. At the bottom of Mumbay the most thriving industry is that of Bollywood. Alessia Mongrando

Bracciale in oro con smeraldi colombiani Muzo

Orecchini semicircolari con smeraldi e diamanti

The today Middle Ages of Erica Molinari

Published on April 25, 2020

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Pendente fronte-retro con la croce maltese e la scritta: quello che pensiamo

From the Olympic luge to the jewels: it is not a curriculum that is often encountered that of Erica Molinari. Although the name is Italian, Erica is American: she was a member of the Olympic Luge Team for 18 years and participated in the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Winter Games. But, leaving the ice descents, she decided to undertake another competition, this time between jewelry designers.

Ciondolo in argento annerito e diamanti champagne

Perhaps inspired by its Italian origins, she has chosen a style that refers to ancient times, the Middle Ages, knights and round table, with a Byzantine touch. Her jewels, mostly charms and pendants, are made of 18 carat gold and oxidized silver, sometimes with the addition of diamonds, and carry symbols or writings. For example, the Maltese cross, or the hand, hearts. The appearance is that of jewelry found in an ancestor’s trunk. Yet, with this countercurrent choice, opposed to modern minimalism, Erica Molinari raised curiosity and achieved good success. After all, past centuries always have their charm.

Ciondolo con croce maltese in oro e argento

Roberto Coin gives 100 pendants to American nurses

Published on April 23, 2020

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Pendente Princess Flower di Roberto Coin

Roberto Coin gives 100 Princess Flower collection pendants in 18 carat yellow gold to as many nurses. But only American nurses. The initiative, between marketing and charity, was adopted for the United States. Until May 6, which is National Nurses Day for the US, the Italian jewelry brand has asked to identify a hundred nurses. The road to selection goes through Instagram. Those who know a nurse and want to propose it to Roberto Coin must provide their social network address and that of the chosen one.

In addition, anyone proposing a candidate will have to tell the nurse’s story with a maximum of 200 words. “During the COVID-19 crisis, nurses are leaving their homes and families every day to make the ultimate sacrifice for others. While many of our daily lives have drastically changed, our nurses are still showing up and standing up for their patients” you can read on the press release from Roberto Coin who announced the contest. Warning: the initiative is valid only for the United States: therefore, if you know a nurse from another country, will be you to giving her a gift.

Roberto Coin 1 — Roberto Coin, anello Princess Flower