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Couple corners

Published on July 1, 2020

Sharp or very rounded: these are the jewels of Kavant & Sharart, between Thailand and the United States ♦ ︎

Thailand is a special land where jewels grow like wild berries. In short, it is one of the countries in the world where the art of jewelery thrives and multiplies. One of the fruits is represented by the couple composed of Shar-Linn and Kenny, close-knit both in life and profession. And there is a resaon why the Kavant & Sharart brand is also distributed outside of Thailand, in many American cities.

It must be said that diffusion also depends on his style, not at all oriental. Indeed, contaminated by the art deco genre and with sharp geometries, or very soft. Two opposing aspects that are always brought to the limit. Since the launch of the brand in 2011, Kavant & Sharart jewels have been worn by celebrities such as Katy Perry, Hilary Duff, Adriana Lima, Miranda Lambert and Gabrielle Union. And they also won an award at the 2016 Couture Show.

The very western style stems from the fact that Shar-Linn and Kenny met in 2004 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Kenny grew up in a jewelry store, with a jeweler father and a goldsmith grandfather. After graduation, the couple moved to California, but today the two live and work between Bangkok and Singapore.

Orecchini in oro bianco, diamanti e rubini

Anello Onda danzante, in oro giallo e diamanti

New spirals for Gobbi

Published on April 15, 2020

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Orecchini Rainbow in oro bianco e zaffiri

A spiral can lead up or down, it depends on the point of view: those of Gobbi’s jewels, instead, bring color. The pieces of Gobbi’s new Rainbow collection, which takes up the style of the Fairytale line presented between years ago, are made of white gold and multicolor sapphires (yellow, pink, blue). All the jewels are built around the spiral shape. The collection includes ring, earrings, tennis bracelet (price: 6500 euros) and necklace with pendant.

The design of the collection is that of Serena Pozzolini Gobbi, who also signed the previous collection. The venerable Maison, which turned 178 (it was opened in 1842), is a jewelery shop in the center of Milan that represents one of the historic boutiques also for watchmaking, with brands such as Rolex, Tudor and Patek Philippe. Currently the company is managed by Luca Pozzolini Gobbi, son of Gastone, great-grandson of the founder, together with Serena Pozzolini Gobbi. “We found the perfect symbol in the spiral to represent the DNA of our company and our centuries-old tradition,” explained the designer at the time of her debut. And now another tradition, the spiral, is added.

Bracciale Rainbow in oro bianco e zaffiri

Qayten between flexible rings, enamel and unique pieces

Published on February 18, 2020

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Anello Pompidou in oro rosa, diamanti, zaffiri

There are many Maison of jewels that, like Qayten, have decided to offer flexible rings and bracelets, which adapt to the circumference of the fingers. But everyone does it in his own way. Furthermore, it is not enough to propose elasticity, but it is also necessary that the jewel is pleasant, as well as easy to wear.

Qayten’s EZ collection was proposed in 2018, but is continuously renewed. Presented as eternity-style rings with colored stones, from rubies to sapphires, the series of jewels has evolved without changing its name, becoming a line of rings that look little less like the initial ones. But the Maison of Bologna is confirmed eclectic even with completely different rings such as those in gold, enamel of different colors and diamonds. In any case, there is no shortage of unique pieces, such as the Pompidou ring, which is inspired by the architecture of the Paris exhibition center: gold, diamonds and sapphires make up ellipses reminiscent of the large exposed pipes arranged around the perimeter of the museum.

Anello Origami in oro bianco e pavé di diamanti

Anello EZ con zaffiri di diversi colori, smeraldi, diamanti

Anello in oro giallo, smalto bianco e diamanti

New color signs by Salvini

Published on October 27, 2019

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Collane con croci della collezione I Segni

New jewels for Salvini’s I Segni collection with emeralds, sapphires and rubies ♦

When a jewel likes it it is a sign that its shape is appreciated. When then the signs are many, it is obvious that the appreciation is repeated. As in the I Segni collection by Salvini, which is periodically re-proposed with variations. After the pink gold and mother-of-pearl version, Salvini presented a new series of jewels in addition to those in the collection.

The protagonists, this time, are the precious stones: rubies, emeralds and sapphires, which are added to white gold and diamonds. The new jewels include rings and necklaces with a cross-shaped pendant. At the moment, the heart, butterfly and four-leaf clover, which are present in the jewels of the rest of the collection and also give the name to the line, are therefore signs indicating love or luck. The I Segni collection is a continuation of the maison, which is part of the Damiani group, and which over the years has become an icon of Italian jewelry. Lavinia Andorno

Anelli in oro bianco, smeraldi e diamanti

Anelli in oro bianco, zaffiri e diamanti

Vanessa Martinelli’s candies

Published on August 19, 2019

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Pendente della collezione Caramelle con ametista e zaffiri

The Caramelle (candies) collection by Swiss designer Vanessa Martinelli. But beware: are not for eat ♦ ︎

The gluttony is a sin? Are you on a diet and can’t eat sweets? Fortunately, there are the first candies that are not fattening. Also because you don’t eat they: the Caramelle collection by Vanessa Martinelli is dedicated to the little sweet that everyone loves, big and small, but that not all women can afford to eat. Vanessa Martinelli’s candies, on the other hand, hang around the neck. They are in gold with a semi-precious stone at the center, such as topaz or amethyst, surrounded by a pavé of sapphires, which represents the paper that wraps the cake. Who knows, perhaps Vanessa, who maintains an enviable body fit, has thought of a jewel that satisfies even the greedy, since she also proposes ice cream-shaped cone-shaped earrings.

The Swiss designer, based in Lugano, studied at Central Saint Martins in London and at the Gemological Institute of America in New York, where she graduated in gemology. He also spent a year in Hong Kong as creative director and chief designer of a Maison before founding his jewelry company in 2012.

Pendente in oro giallo con tormalina e zaffiri

Pendente in oro bianco con topazio e zaffiri

Orecchini cono gelato in oro, diamanti, zaffiri

Caramella con pavé di diamanti e zaffiri

Caramella con ametista e zaffiri multicolori

Vhernier extends Calla

Published on July 21, 2019

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collana CALLA in oro bianco, diamanti, zaffiri grigi e kogolong

A new necklace in kogolong and sapphires is added to the Calla collection by Vhernier ♦

Do you know which flower never fade? The calla. Or, better, the Calla with the capital letter C. The collection by Vhernier , after celebrating 20 birthdays a year ago, has continued to evolve in many variations, with the same ambition to combine the classic, pure, simple Calla design with new aesthetic and technical experiments.

Such was, for example, the introduction of Eyeliner, a technique for making an artisan pavé composed of a carpet of diamonds or sapphires of different sizes, arranged in an apparently casual manner. This type of pavé is now proposed, for example, in a new one-of-a-kind necklace, made with kogolong elements, lava stone characterized by pure white color, combined with three other elements in white gold with pavé Eyeliner of sapphires gray.

Alongside this unique piece, Vhernier has expanded its catalog to introduce pieces made of aluminum, which is added to the just used titanium, and to nanoceramics. It should be noted that Calla is also available in a men’s version, with bracelets and rings in satin-finished titanium, metal as resistant as steel but much lighter, which interact with the softness of pink gold.

For women, on the other hand, next to bracelets, the Calla collection includes the possibility of choosing rings and earrings. Of course the elements that make up the jewels are smaller and allow the bend. Also in this case titanium and rose gold are the materials that go with the diamonds.

Piaget among the Desert Minerals

Published on July 6, 2019

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Desert Minerals, the high jewelry line that is part of Piaget’s Golden Oasis collection ♦

Nature is often contradictory. The night alternates the day, the sun disappears with clouds and in the desert water can be found. Piaget’s Golden Oasis fine jewelry collection transposes this concept through its three lines Play of Lights, Desert Minerals and Native Bloom.

Palmiero’s art jewels

Published on April 5, 2019

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The Curious Parrot: spilla in diamanti bianchi, neri e colorati, zaffiri e pietre semipreziose su oro bianco

Art meets jewelery with Palmiero’s 2019 collection, top creativity pieces ♦

When does art meet jewelery? Written in this way is a question that emerges when you look at a collection or a single piece of jewelry, especially those of fine jewelry. So when does art meet jewelery? When can a bracelet, ring or necklace be considered works of art? It is the same question that Carlo Palmiero, one of the noble names of jewelry made in Valenza, Piedmont, Italy, posed to himself. In fact the jeweler has titled his collection, presented at Baselworld 2019, just like this: When art meets jewel (without question mark). And the answer is: yes, he meets it.

Why can these jewels be considered as small (in size) works of art?

First of all, they are unique pieces. They cannot be imitated, they have their own unmistakable style, to be realized they need expert manual skills, like that of a painter who colors with a brush. And, again, they are indisputably the result of creativity. And, in addition to the design of the object, the choice of stones is also the result of a creative attitude: they are different and unique for their purity and their quality. White and black diamonds, cognac, blue, green, yellow, purple, sapphire diamonds that fade like colors on a canvas in blue, pink, yellow, real topazes, tanzanites, rubellites, opals, serve Palmiero as the colors on the palette. Alessia Mongrando

The Curious Parrot: collier con spilla staccabile in diamanti bianchi, neri e colorati, zaffiri e pietre semipreziose su oro bianco

Tissage Collection: anello in diamanti bianchi e smeraldi su oro bianco

Tissage Collection: anello in diamanti bianchi su oro bianco

Dancing Soul: collana con anima flessibile, anello e orecchini in diamanti bianchi e zaffiri blu su oro bianco

Embracing Flowers: anelli in oro bianco e oro rosa con diamanti bianchi, zaffiri colorati e rubellite, tanzanite e ametista centrali

Galaxy Collection: orecchini in diamanti bianchi e blu su oro bianco

Galaxy Collection orecchini in diamanti bianchi e colorati su oro bianco — Galaxy Collection: orecchini in diamanti bianchi e colorati su oro bianco

Giovanni Ferraris extends Titanium

Published on April 2, 2019

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Giovanni Ferraris, anelli in titanio con zaffiri blu o verdi

New rings from the Titanium collection presented by Giovanni Ferraris at Baselworld ♦ ︎

Titanium is a light metal but very durable. And judging by the Titanium collection by Giovanni Ferraris, it is also able to stimulate the imagination of designers, despite the difficulty of processing this material for jewelry. The Titanium collection of the Maison of Valenza is going to be ten years old, yet every year this metal flourishes in the Giovanni Ferraris workshops to reborn with different colors and shapes. At Baselworld 2019, for example, a leaf-shaped ring was added to the Titanium garden, available in blue or green sapphires. A perfect complement to the butterfly-shaped jewels presented a few months earlier.

Titanium is a metal that also has some precious characteristics for jewelry: a specific weight lower than that of other materials and hypoallergenic properties. Moreover, it also has the ability to take on different colors during the processing phases. In the case of the ring, for example, the metal is blue with the version with sapphires of the same hue, while the other is olive green, just like the butterflies of the same collection.

Anelli a forma di farfalla, in titanio e zaffiri verdi, gialli, viola

Orecchini titanio, diamanti, zaffiri blu

Orecchini vincitori al Couture di Las Vegas 2014. Oro bianco, titanio, diamanti, zaffiri blu

Anello titanio, diamanti, zaffiri blu, tormalina rosa. Anello titanio, diamanti, diamanti gialli, rodolite — Anello titanio, diamanti, zaffiri blu, tormalina rosa. Anello titanio, diamanti, diamanti
gialli, rodolite

Orecchini titanio, oro rosa, diamanti — Orecchini titanio, oro rosa,
diamanti

Anello in titanio, diamanti, acquamarina

Picchiotti Classics, breathtaking jewelery

Published on April 1, 2019

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White gold pink sapphire (7.39 ct), blue sapphire (1.32) and diamond (7.65 ct) earrings set in white gold

Four exceptional pieces of fine jewelry presented by Maison Picchiotti ♦ ︎

There are jewels that are like novels: observing, scrutinizing them, reading their history is tantamount to evading (almost) the simple price factor. Diving into the stones, on the realization, in the design that composes their prose can be an instructive as well as pleasant pastime. This is the case of most of the jewels created by Maison Picchiotti in Valenza. The production of its high jewelry, so rich above all in meaning and aesthetic sense, goes beyond common considerations: they are exceptional, unique pieces. Dot.

Often Picchiotti surprises his fans, even before the customers, showing some of the best pieces on some occasions, like Baselworld.

White gold emerald (45.91 ct) and diamond (28.07 ct) necklace set in white gold

Thus among the proposals of the Maison this year new pieces of the Picchiotti Classics line appeared on which it is worth stopping: for example, the two defined as Fit to a Queen. It is a pair of earrings and a necklace that have a combination of classicism and, at the same time, of extraordinary nature that makes them masters of their own realm of jewelry. They are made of white gold, baguette-cut diamonds and emeralds with an unusual octagonal cut. The geometric lines that make up these pieces are reminiscent of two other jewels of the same line: the Hadi Pyramis pendant earrings and necklace, characterized by fascinating pink and blue sapphires, with a sparkling effect created by emerald and round cut diamonds. Even these from standing ovations.

White gold emerald (5.37 ct) and diamond (3.72 ct) earrings set in white gold

White gold pink sapphire (4.89 ct), blue sapphire (2.45) and diamond (4.62 ct) necklace set in white gold

Stones, jewels and watches in Milan with Faraone Casa d’Aste

Published on March 30, 2019

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Anello in oro giallo 18 carati e argento con uno zaffiro cabochon ovale del peso di circa 26 ct contornato da diamanti taglio rosette per un totale di circa 1 carato

Diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and many jewels in the sale of Faraone Casa d’Aste in Milan on 6 May ♦ ︎

Jewels and watches: in Milan, on May 6th, they will be put up for auction by Faraone Casa d’ste, as always at the Four Seasons Hotel. In all, 323 lots, 80 of watches, will be sold, sold in two different auctions. The sale also includes fine silverware from Faraone and others, as well as bags from brands such as Hermes, Bulgari and Cartier.

The program includes a selection of wristwatches in the morning, for most of the twentieth century, including famous brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin and niche brands such as Carlo Ferrara, Cvstos, Tag Heuer. In the afternoon, instead, two rounds of jewels.

Among the lots for sale we mention a D color VVS2 cut diamond of 4.98 carats certified Gia and three rings with unheated Burma sapphires: one of 7 carats, one of 4 carats and finally the last with a cabochon cut from 26 carats. This is followed by three Colombian emeralds mounted on a 14.84-carat yellow gold ring, a Faraone in 4-carat white gold and another on a 16-carat pendant, as well as two solitary Bulgari with 3-carat diamonds each.
Alongside vintage pieces by Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and five lots with strings of natural pearls, which gave great satisfaction in last November’s auction reaching mind-boggling values, a Buccellati brooch with yellow gold diamonds stands out, a parure complete and a pair of earrings from the same Maison, as well as a 1980s Pomellato set, consisting of a necklace, ring, earrings and bracelet in white and yellow gold with diamonds. Finally, Scavia eighties jewelry. Federico Graglia

Anello in platino con zaffiro taglio ottagonale a gradini del peso di circa 4 ct con due diamanti taglio tapered lateriali per un totale di circa 0,80 carati

Orecchini in oro giallo 18 carati firmati Mario Buccellati. Corredati di astuccio originale

Orecchini firmati Pomellato in oro giallo 18 carati con cabochon di granato

Parure firmata Gianmaria Buccellati composta di collana, anello, orecchini, bracciale e spilla, in oro giallo e bianco 18 carati modellato a foglia

Parure Pomellato composta da collana, bracciale, orecchini e anello in oro bianco e giallo 18 carati con diamanti taglio brillante per complessivi 18,35 carati circa. Corredata da astuccio originale

Pendente con smeraldo colombiano del peso di circa 16 ct montato su collana in oro bianco 18 carati con diamanti taglio brillante del peso totale di circa 6,10 carati. Lunghezza collana 44 cm (chiusura regolabile)

Audemars Piguet, a masterpiece loop’s

Published on February 15, 2019

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An extraordinary bracelet-watch from the Swiss Maison Audemars Piguet covered with 12,000 small sapphires and diamonds ♦ ︎

A single jewel, but extraordinary ones. A jewel that in addition to sparkling on the wrist also has the function (secondary) to indicate the time. In short, the Audemars Piguet is the Sapphire Orbe, bracelet-watch (more bracelet than watch) of high jewelry, a unique work that is worth observing carefully.

A curious aspect is that the bracelet derives its name from the Orbe torrent that runs through Le Brassus, a small Swiss town in the canton of Vaud. A creek flowing a few meters from the Audemars Piguet headquarters.

Also the Sapphire Orbe bracelet is a river, but of diamonds and sapphires, with shades of blue and orange. A precious nuance that has a play of colors and lights that change according to the perspective with which you look at the jewel. Audemars Piguet specifies that it took about 1050 hours to finish the jewel settings. At the center of the bracelet, under a dome, is the dark blue sapphire globe of 2 centimeters. Underneath the globe is the 18-karat white gold dial of the watch, paved with orange sapphires. The central rings, on the other hand, are entirely covered with diamonds and sapphires in six shades of blue and orange, each in 20 different diameters ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 millimeters. In all there are more than 12,000 stones, each strictly selected, cut and set by hand. In short, a masterpiece.

Sapphire Orbe è ricoperto con oltre 12.000 pietre

The Flora of Leo Pizzo

Published on February 10, 2019

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Anello in oro bianco con diamanti e zaffiri

New Leo Pizzo’s flowers in the Flora collection: a tribute to nature and woman ♦ ︎

Flowers in a house should never be missing: fresh, fragrant, colorful. But they must not miss even in the repertoire of a jeweler. And it is well knew by Leo Pizzo, master of Valenza who is one of the names of the great Italian jewelry. Years ago, in fact, Leo Pizzo proposed a series of jewels centered on the shape of the flower.

Now Leo Pizzo does an encore with the Flora collection, a tribute to nature and, naturally, to women.

The flowers in this collection respect the style of the Maison, but are different from those proposed three years ago. They are more delicate, with three petals. Flowers bloom on rings, bracelets and necklaces with diamonds and pink or blue sapphires. Precious stones are used to give that extra touch that makes the jewelry more in tune with the name of the collection. The pavé on the surface of the petals, in fact, is used to recreate that nuance that distinguishes the color of the petals in the natural world: a little touch of virtuosity. Giulia Netrese

Orecchini in oro bianco con diamanti e zaffiri

Leo Pizzo, anello della collezione Flora

Anello della collezione Flora in oro e diamanti

The magic of Chopard

Published on January 29, 2019

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Anelli della collezione Magical Setting di Chopard

By a magic in the setting technique, it’s born a high-jewelry collection Magical Setting by Chopard ♦

Inventing something new is difficult, but good designers often succeed. Even more difficult, however, is to innovate the technique, especially if the one in use has been tested for decades or even centuries. It seems, however, that Chopard was able to invent something new in the goldsmith’s technique. A spell defines her as Caroline Scheufele, Chopard’s co-president and artistic director. In fact, the innovative embedding technique, developed thanks to the work of Chopard master craftsmen, has been called Magical Setting.

Caroline Scheufele wanted to make the light of the gems more intense, enhancing the presence and personality of the jewel by making the embedding disappear.

It was not easy, it seems, because the technique of setting stones is an immutable tradition. Until now. At the end of many efforts, however, here is Magical Setting, which immediately turns into a collection of fine jewelry. In fact the stones seem to be free from the bond of the metal, which is just mentioned. The effect is remarkable. The jewels use diamonds, or diamonds with blue sapphires from Sri Lanka, rubies from Mozambique or emeralds from Colombia. The cluster revolves around a single important stone completely surrounded by gems of unusual size, which give the classic design an unexpected touch of bold modernity. And as for gold, Chopard emphasizes the selection of stones not only for quality, but also for the socially sustainable origin. It is not a minor detail. Giulia Netrese

The Elixir of Recarlo

Published on December 1, 2018

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The mini Elisir collection by Recarlo: rings with large blue sapphires surrounded by diamonds ♦ ︎

Not just diamonds. Even if the precious stone par excellence continues to be the main subject of Recarlo’s jewelry, the Piedmontese Maison has decided to add to its collections also pieces that introduce a color note. But always at a high level. And the case of the Elisir collection.

The collection consists of only three pieces, but of great quality. The rings are composed of large blue oval cut sapphires, surrounded by heart-shaped diamonds.

In fact, Recarlo is the only Maison that can offer a wide range of jewels that use this particular cut of the diamond. The heart shape, in fact, is not easy to make, especially for small stones, as is the case with the diamonds that crown these rings. Prices vary according to the carat, which varies (not all stones are the same size): we start from about 7,000 euros to go up to 33,000 and over. Giulia Netrese

Recarlo, anello con sette diamanti, quello centrale con taglio cuore

Anello con diamanti taglio a cuore e alone di brillanti — Recarlo, anello con diamanti taglio a cuore e alone di brillanti

Stenzhorn with feathers

Published on November 26, 2018

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The Persuasion collection by the German Maison Stenzhorn is inspired by the feathers of bird-of-paradise ♦︎

How you can persuade her of your love? Animals have their methods, for example, they show colored feathers or sing songs of love. Men use more or less the same methods (ok, without feathers), but with the addition of jewels.

From this consideration the Persuasion collection of Stenzhorn was born, a great Maison of German jewelry.

To inspire the collection, in particular, is been the courtship ritual of the birds of paradise. The elaborate ritual and the colored feather wheel of the bird of paradise has been studied, analyzed and admired. The Persuasion collection is characterized by a whirling fan of feathers at the center of each piece. They are rippled waves that start from the central stone, set in white or pink gold, with pavé diamonds. Other versions of the jewels alternate diamonds with sapphires, rubies and tsavorites, with a touch of color that would also appeal to the vainest peacocks. Giulia Netrese

Orecchini con diamanti, collezione Persuasion

Orecchini con diamanti e tsavoriti, collezione Persuasion di Stenzhorn

Marilyn’s diamond, sapphires by Kashmir

Published on November 2, 2018

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Merilyn Monroe’s diamond and an exceptional sapphire necklace for sale by Christie’s ♦ ︎

Myths are eternal, even more if they involve transversely different peoples, different epochs and universal characters. Like Marilyn Monroe. The actress who died aged only 36, on 5 August 1962, remains one of the most beloved figures and, above all, a symbol of femininity. Also with regards to his love for jewels. On November 27th, Christie’s will test the fascination for Marilyn with an auction in Hong Kong.

On sale there is a 24 carat yellow diamond that belonged to Marilyn Monroe.

Not only. It is a stone with a story to tell. The diamond is called The Moon of Baroda, is a pear-shaped fancy yellow, which originates from the legendary now-exhausted mines of Golconda, India. The actress wore this diamond as a pendant in 1953, while promoting the release of Gentleman Prefer Blondes movie. It was the film in which she sang Diamonds are the Girl’s Best Friend, a historical phrase (perhaps too much). The myth was also immortalized by an autographed photo of 1953 in which Marilyn Monroe appears wearing La luna di Baroda. The photo is also part of Christie’s auction and will be sold together with the diamond.
The diamond, in addition to Marilyn, was also before owned by Samuel H. Deutsch, a diamond cutter from Cleveland, Ohio, who bought it in 1944 and sold it to Meyer Rosenbaum, president of the Meyer Jewelry Company of Detroit, in 1953. Current estimate is between 510,000 and 765,000 dollars.

But in the same auction appears another special and much more precious jewel: The Peacock Necklace, a necklace of diamonds and 21 Kashmir sapphires for a total of 109.08 carats, estimated at between 12 and 15 million dollars.

Kashmir sapphires are sought after for their rich cornflower blue color and reminiscent of the splendid shade of a peacock’s neck. Each sapphire of this necklace has been carefully assembled to ensure the creation of a collection of stones that are unsurpassed in beauty and harmony. The central stone weighs 10.56 carats, an absolute rarity in size, since finding a single sapphire of this caliber is tremendously difficult, not to mention the composition of a complete suite of equal excellence. Federico Graglia

Marilyn Monroe con il diamante The Moon of Baroda

Marilyn Monroe con il diamante da 24 carati

Taste of the sea for Botta Gioielli

Published on September 4, 2018

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Anello Anemone con berillo giallo, zaffiri orange su oro bianco

The jewels with the marine charm of the Maison Botta in Milan ♦ ︎

In Milan, Botta jewels can include the full range of precious objects. From the silver collections with a price accessible to high quality jewels, even unique pieces capable of surprising. As in the case of the Ocean Waves collection, in pink or white gold, with small diamonds, sapphires, tanzanites, tsavorites that oscillate in a set that recalls corals and underwater plants. It will be a coincidence, but also in the unique pieces of the Maison there are rings like the Anemone ring, which make think more of the organisms that are on the bottom of the sea than the flowers that grow on the earth.
The company’s history began in the ’60s by Giovanni Botta, who opened his goldsmith shop in the center of Milan. Thirty years later, his son Nicola took over the business opening the new store in Corso Magenta. The workmanship is taken care of in the smallest details and a warranty certificate is supplied to each jewel. The jewelry specifies that the metals used in the title in white or 750‰ rose gold, with the title in platinum 950 ‰ are punched with the trademark MI716. And the creations are protected by copyright. It could not be otherwise. Giulia Netrese

Collezione Ocean Waves, bracciale in oro bianco, brillanti e zaffiri

Collezione Ocean Waves, bracciale in oro bianco, tsavoriti

Collezione Ocean Waves, orecchini in oro rosa, diamanti e zaffiri orange

Bracciale in oro rosa, diamanti e zaffiri orange

Anello con berilli gialli, zaffiri blu, diamanti

Botta gioielli, anello con tanzanite, rubini e zaffiri gialli

The bouquets of Anabela Chan

Published on August 29, 2018

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Fiori di turchese intagliato, madreperla, foglie smaltate dipinte a mano

The new Anabela Chan jewels, among flowers and precious laboratory stones ♦ ︎

If you still have doubts about the ever thinner border between synthetic and natural stones, take a look at Anabela Chan’s jewelry. The designer uses laboratory stones such as sapphires, diamonds or tanzanites to create dazzling cocktail rings, festive necklaces or sparkling earrings. And combining synthetic stones with vermeil, that is silver with a solid gold plating. The latest designer jewels, including the Palm collection and the pieces inspired by flowers, are faithful to this philosophy.
Anabela Chan was born in Hong Kong, but since she was a child she lived in Paris, worked with designer Alexander McQueen, even collaborated on the design of the new World Trade Center in New York, because she is also an architect. Now she works in London. Her jewels have been liked by stars like Lady Gaga and Rita Ora. The creativity of Anabela Chan is, however, a family heritage, since she comes from four generations of directors and filmmakers. Perhaps for this reason too she has a narrative approach: her collections are always descriptions of something, stories, fairy tales. It is no coincidence that one of its most famous collections is inspired by Alice in Wonderland. The degree in architecture, instead, has served her for the meticulous study of the volumes and proportions of her jewels. Although the geometric aspect is surrounded by an exuberant fantasy. Giulia Netrese

Anello in vermeil bianco e giallo, oro 18 carati, zaffiro blu kashmir sintetico, zaffiro di 6 carati acquamarina, 184 diamanti bianchi a pavé

Orecchini con topazio sintetico, turchese, diamanti

Orecchini Nightberry, vermeil, oro 18 carati, diamanti bianchi e gialli, perle d'acqua dolce, — Orecchini Nightberry, vermeil, oro 18 carati, diamanti bianchi e gialli, perle d’acqua dolce,

Orecchini con granati creati in laboratorio, zaffiri rosa

Orecchini in oro giallo, vermeil rodiato, smalto, gemme sintetiche, diamanti e peridoto

Collana Palm in oro giallo, zaffiro da laboratorio, tanzanite, diamanti, peridoto, madreperla naturale

Collana Palm in oro giallo, zaffiro da laboratorio, diamanti, peridoto, madreperla naturale, turchese

Anello con zaffiro sintetico e diamanti, oro bianco e annerito

Rivière’s savoir faire

Published on June 20, 2018

Rings/Showroom

Rivière, orecchini della collezione Savoir Faire

Other jewels from the Savoie Faire collection by Rivière, which presented new pieces with diamonds and sapphires at Couture Show ♦ ︎

Savoir Faire is a French expression that indicates the ability to know how to move, compare and speak in every circumstance. Especially when it comes to relationships between two people. In short, savoir faire is essential to meet the partner’s desire. The Roman Maison Rivière has dedicated to this way of saying a rather large collection of jewels. As happens when the choice meets the taste of the public, other pieces are added to the collection over time. In 2018, in particular, were presented a pair of earrings with gold fringe, a necklace in the same style, and three bracelets that are added to the many variations of the collection: all the pieces use gold, small diamonds to follow the perimeter of the jewels and pearls of different colors.
The combination between the pastel color of pearls and gold is a constant by Rivière. Which, however, does not stop there. At the Couture Show in Las Vegas, for example, the Maison presented new jewelry with the classic combination of diamonds and blue sapphires, jewels that perhaps have a greater impact on the American public. This is also a demonstration of savoir faire. Alessia Mongrando

Bracciale in oro bianco, diamanti e perla

Bracciale in oro giallo, diamanti e perla

Anello in oro rodiato, diamanti e zaffiri

Orecchini pendenti in oro rodiato, diamanti e zaffiri

Orecchini in oro rodiato, diamanti e zaffiri

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