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The precious legacy of Nadine Aysoy

Published on December 3, 2020

Anello della collezione Catena in oro rosa e rubino cabochon

They are called Catena and Celeste. Two Italian words for the collections of Nadine Aysoy, a Belgian who lives and works in London. In short, an international breath for this luxury jewelry Maison in whose veins flows the blood of a family that has a long history in the world of diamonds. The two Catena and Celeste collections are very different from each other. The first plays on the timeless interlocking of gold rings, in a very creative way, especially as regards the rings. The Celeste collection, on the other hand, uses ethereal white jade with gray-green shades together with tsavorite, rubies and diamonds, an almost exotic style.

Nadine Aysoy was born in Antwerp, Belgium, the city that is the European capital of diamonds. And her grandfather, in fact, was a prominent trader to whom the Belgian government bestowed the honorary title of Dean of the Diamond Industry. A professional legacy that the designer has used in a different way. In fact, before founding his jewelery house, she attended a business school in Switzerland, where the family had moved, and worked in the world of private banking. She then went from arid finance to the world of luxury by designing and redesigning her engagement ring (apparently four times). And she started a new life with gemological studies, always in Switzerland, in Antwerp and then in London. She selects the gems to use for her own jewels. Grandpa would be proud of it.

Orecchini Catena in oro rosa e pavé di diamanti

Collezione Celeste, anello in giada bianca con diamanti e zaffiri gialli

Collezione Celeste, orecchini in giada bianca con diamanti e zaffiri gialli

Anello della collezione Tsarina in oro bianco, diamanti e morganite

Orecchini con perle barocche e zaffiri gialli

Orecchini in giada bianca, zaffiri e diamanti

Korloff, 88-facets challenge

Published on December 2, 2020

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Diamante di 3,5 carati con taglio Korloff a 88 facce

The brilliant, or round, cut of diamonds was introduced at the beginning of the twentieth century to enhance the reflections of the stone. The result is the stones with the classic cut that includes 57 facets, or 58 if the apex (the lower part) is not pointed. Making a diamond with a perfectly symmetrical round cut is not easy, but there are those who think it is not enough. Korloff, a French Maison of Russian origins, is part of that small circle that has the ambition to innovate. And so he introduced two proprietary cuts: the Korloff Cut 73, octagonal, and the Korloff Cut 88, rectangular cut with 88 facets.

The number 88 is not accidental: it refers, in fact, to the 88 carats of the Korloff Black Diamond, which is considered the largest black diamond in the world and which is a pride (inheritance of the Russian family that gave the brand its name) and symbol of the company.

Of course, to obtain a perfect result you also need a stone, a diamond, which is of good quality, also in terms of color and clarity. In any case, Korloff also offers jewelry with this type of diamond shape, which is made by the professionals of Antwerp and are identifiable by the laser engraving of an individual number on the stone’s girdle, while their quality is attested by a certificate of the International Gemological Institute. Korloff’s jewels, however, are not all with diamonds of this type. Indeed, most of the jewels offered by the French house use diamonds with the usual cut.

Anello della collezione Volte Face in oro bianco e diamanti ispirato a una volpe

Anello in oro rosa e diamanti Let Me Out

Hydrangeas and poppies with Stenzhorn

Published on November 26, 2020

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Hydrangeas and poppies: it is difficult for these two different flowers to be united in the same bouquet, together with the daisies. The German Maison Stenzhorn, however, unites them in two different lines that are made with the same elements: white gold, diamonds and rubies or sapphires. For this reason, even if the shape of the jewels is necessarily very different, the mini collections, which are part of the Floral collection, are similar in inspiration. Both, in fact, are composed of three jewels: necklace, earrings and ring.

Collana Hortensia in oro bianco, diamanti e rubini

Both collections, Hortensia and Poppy, are part of the company’s high jewelery proposals: they are elaborate jewels, made with care and, of course, sold at a price that reflects the quality of the materials used as well as the not simple workmanship. Poppy earrings, for example, cost 72,000 euros. For the necklaces the price goes up. But those who want to wear a jewel composed of diamonds and rubies that form flower crowns, probably do not have a too meager bank account in the first place.

Orecchini Papavero con diamanti e zaffiri

Orecchini Papavero con diamanti e rubini

Orecchini Hortensia con diamanti e rubini

Collana Margherita con diamanti e rubini

Galloping diamonds with Chevalier collection by Yeprem

Published on November 20, 2020

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Chevalier, i.e. knight. It is a term that is used, in jewelry, to indicate noble rings, those with a often flat surface and which once bore the family crest engraved. In French, actually, these rings are called a little differently: chevalière. But for Yeprem, a Maison specializing in high jewelery made with an avalanche of diamonds, Chevalier is simply the name of a collection that includes rings, bracelets and earrings for women who have a very rich flesh and blood chevalier available, or have a big bank account. It is high jewelry, beauty.

But it is also a way of interpreting luxury that does not like to hide the amount of stones used. Diamonds, mainly with marquise or brilliant cut, form cascades of gems that cover an ear, or the wrist and fingers. Certainly jewels to show off on important occasions and in complete safety. Maybe arm in arm with a chevalier.

Bracciale della collezione Chevalier con 147 diamanti

Anello con diamanti taglio marquise e a pera

Anello a doppia falange della collezione Chevalier

Anello della collezione Chevalier con 98 diamanti

A new dance for Nanis

Published on November 19, 2020

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The Dancing Élite collection by Nanis is renewed ♦ ︎

Sometimes dancing in the rain makes brilliant encounters. For example, you know someone who is at the top of the social ladder. It is not a question of wealth, but of elevation, of selection, of rarefaction. In short, someone who is part of an elite, of a small circle of people, someone exceptional. And, perhaps, this meeting can be made easier with the new line of jewelry by Nanis. The brilliant designer of the Venetian Maison, Laura Bicego, in 2019 decided to introduce a new line of jewelry in the successful Dancing in the Rain collection. The new line is called Dancing Élite and is consistent with the style of the original collection. A year later, the Maison introduced new pieces, such as the spiral ring.

The jewels are composed of small diamond riviére, which add reflections among the hand-engraved yellow gold boules, the iconic signature of the Maison. The jewels are available in yellow gold or white gold. Even the rings, for example, are made with this style, but in this case the bubbles lengthen, to make contact with the fingers more pleasant. In addition to the rings, the collection also includes pendants, of different lengths, necklaces and bracelets. Giulia Netrese

Orecchini a cerchio con boule in oro diamanti

Orecchini pendenti con boule in oro diamanti

Collana girocollo in oro giallo e diamanti

Messika plays Kate Moss

Published on November 13, 2020

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The queen of diamonds together with the queen of models. That is Valérie Messika and Kate Moss. Together they made the revolution. Because the Messika brand, hitherto associated with high jewelery based on white gold and luxurious diamonds, is now transformed into something more complex. The high jewelry signed by the eternal Kate Moss changes the rules of the game and introduces not only new shapes, but also the freedom of color in the Parisian Maison. Kate suggested transgressions, Valérie translated wishes into drawings. The result is a wide range of jewels with innovative shapes, often oversized. The choices of the designer and the model have led to a breath of fresh air. The collaboration then was shooted on the lens of a famous Australian photographer, Chris Colls.

Kate Moss con orecchini e collana della linea Liberated Spirit di Messika

In any case, we cannot speak of a single collection, because Kate Moss’s signature on Messika’s jewels embraces completely different styles and sets. For example, Liberated Spirit is a rose gold and diamond set inspired by art deco and contemporary clothing, which includes tassel necklaces and ankle bracelets. Color Play, on the other hand, introduces new materials for the Maison, such as malachite, mother of pearl and turquoise on sumptuous plastron, XXL earrings, three-finger ring.

The Exotic Charm line, on the other hand, returns to the classic combination of white gold and diamonds with a design that recalls intricate arabesques, also in this case with intense necklaces and maxi earrings. Still: Spirited Wind collects jewels inspired by the shape of a feather created with diamonds, drawn with delicate and subtle lines. A compelling, asymmetrical movement makes brilliant and emerald cuts flutter. The set includes a three-finger ring.

Kate Moss con collana e orecchini Exotic Charm

Equally exceptional are the other lines resulting from the collaboration between Valérie Messika and Kate Moss: Released Sun, Twisted Wave, Bohemian Chic, Unchained Soul. In all there is an emerald-cut diamond, associated with yellow, white or pink gold. And in all of them shines the unique design of Messika, combined with the charming presence of Kate Moss.

Cavigliera Liberated Spirit, oro giallo e diamanti

Anello per tre dita in oro, malachite, diamanti

Collana con madreperla e diamanti Colour Play

Coppia di orecchini interamente di diamanti, che coprono la lunghezza del lobo dell'orecchio — Coppia di orecchini interamente di diamanti, che coprono la lunghezza del lobo dell’orecchio

Piaget makes roses bloom

Published on November 12, 2020

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Bracelet, 18K white gold, 3 white gold chains adorned with diamonds set with a total of 181 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 2.17 cts) and 4 marquise-cut diamonds (approx. 0.61 ct)

Roses bloom again, even in winter. At least that’s what happens in Switzerland. And, even more precisely, in La Côte-aux-Fées, the birthplace of Yves Piaget, the fourth generation of the family that gave the Maison its name and passionate about roses. So much so that there is also a variety of rose that has his name, the Piaget Rose, which boasts 80 layers of petals. From this passion was born the Monaco International Rose Competition, a competition between fans of this flower, which each year awards a trophy donated by the Maison Piaget: the trophy, of course, is a golden rose with a diamond, and can be worn like a jewel. But not only.

Piaget Rose Earrings, 18K white gold set with a total of 282 brilliant-cut diamonds

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the birth of Yves Piaget Rose, in 2012 the Maison presented the Piaget Rose jewelry collection. Collection that has become one of the most requested and which is periodically enriched with new pieces. For example, with an 18-karat white gold bracelet, which features Piaget’s eternal rose in the center and three mobile chains that slide in tune with every movement of the wrist. Each rose petal reproduces the characteristic volume of the Yves Piaget Rose. The Piaget Rose bracelet shines from every angle thanks to the meticulous setting of 181 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx.2.17 carats) and four marquise-cut diamonds (0.61 carats), all cut to capture and reflect light a delightful spectacle that awakens the senses.

A pair of 18-karat white gold Piaget Rose earrings with 282 sparkling brilliant-cut diamonds (approx.1.48 carats) features an innovative openwork pink at the center of its design. The refined and radiant rose petals are light, yet generous, interpreting Yves Piaget’s rose with the finest workmanship of goldsmithing and gem setting.

Necklace, 18K white gold, 2 white gold chains adorned with diamonds, 4 gold chains pending from the rose and adorned with diamonds, aset with a total of 170 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 1.88 cts) and 6 marquise-cut diamonds (approx. 0.92 ct), length: 42-45 cm

Also part of the collection is an outstanding necklace with an elegant 42-45cm double chain and rose which is accented by four decorative diamond-set pendant chains. Crafted in 18k white gold, this Piaget Rose necklace was encrusted with 170 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx.1.88 carats) and six marquise-cut diamonds (approx.0.92 carats, it is also one of the House’s favorite cuts) which lend brilliance. to both and refinement. The sautoir is composed of two perforated roses and three 18-karat white gold chains that flow with the movement of the body: the jewel is studded with 346 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 4.10 carats) and four marquise-cut diamonds (approx. 0.61 carats). carats) that immortalize the rose forever.

Sautoir in 18K rose and white gold, set with 87 brilliant-cut diamonds

The collection also includes two further sautoirs: some are completely set with precious stones, while others have diamonds on the inner petals and others include a splendid solitaire diamond in the center. The roses are placed asymmetrically on a choice of an 18k white or rose gold chain. The 18-karat white gold sautoir is set with 197 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx.1.59 carats), while the 18-karat rose gold version is set with 87 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx.1.14 carats). Thanks to their 95 cm length, they can also be wrapped twice around the neck and worn as a necklace.

Sautoir, 18K white gold, 3 white gold chains, adorned with diamonds, 2 roses ajourées set with diamonds, set with a total of 346 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 4.10 cts) and 4 marquise-cut diamonds (approx. 0.61 ct). Length: 80 cm

Collezione Piaget Rose, collana indossata

Salvini’s Light

Published on November 9, 2020

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Salvini, orecchini a bottone della collezione Luce

And there was light. But it is not the one mentioned in the Bible: Luce (light) is the name of the collection that is added to the daily jewelery proposals of the Maison Salvini. In other words, these are jewels conceived, designed and made to be worn in normal everyday life, but without sacrificing elegance. The style of the Luce collection follows the classic one of Salvini, a brand that is part of the Damiani group. The design of the jewels is characterized by a geometric and essential element, composed of quadrangular surfaces with four elongated points, which is inspired by the glow caused by a light: you add a possible philosophical interpretation.

The collection consists of rings, earrings, bracelets, pendants and sautoirs. The jewels are made with the noble metal par excellence, gold, and enriched with small brilliant-cut diamonds juxtaposed to form pavé on the metal surfaces. Three versions are available: in white gold, in classic yellow gold and in rose gold.

Orecchini pendenti in oro bianco e diamanti

Orecchini a cerchio in oro bianco e diamanti

Diamonds and super jewels at Christie’s in Geneva

Published on November 6, 2020

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Orecchini con diamanti blu, rosa e bianchi

Exorcise fear with luxury. Or, better, with the Magnificent Jewels auction with Christie’s at the Four Season Hotel des Bergues in Geneva on 10 November. Live auctions are back, with the physical presence of participants and auctioneers. This auction, for example, includes a selection of historical and modern jewels from all periods, as well as pieces signed by the most famous jewelry houses such as Boivin, Boucheron, Cartier, JAR, Van Cleef & Arpels and many others.

The top lot consists of a pair of colored and colorless diamond earrings. The jewel combines two deep pink marquise-cut diamonds and two pear-cut fancy blue-greyish diamonds of approximately 2 carats and, finally, two other colorless diamonds classified as D-flawless type IIa pear-cut of 10.06 and 10.03 carats. The earrings, set in platinum and white gold, are estimated at between $ 2.7 million and $ 3.8 million.

Anello con rubino ottagonale di 13,01 carati e diamanti di Jar

In the catalog there is also an Art Déco watch by Van Cleef & Arpels, a brooch with a gigantic 107.46 carat Fancy Yellow diamond by Graff, a sapphire and diamond bracelet that includes eight Kashmir stones (the rarest) for a weight total of 43.95 carats. In addition to collectible gems, including a rare 3.96-carat Fancy Deep blue diamond, a superb 28.88-carat Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond, there are special pieces such as a 13.01-carat Burmese ruby ring of JAR.

Ciondolo con zaffiro da 35,42 carati di Harry Winston

A part of the jewelry on sale also concerns the collection of over 60 pieces of the Mireille Levy estate, which disappeared in 2019, which includes set jewels by Van Cleef & Arpels, a 35.42-carat sapphire pendant by Harry Winston and a exclusive selection of 1970s jewelry by Boucheron and David Webb. Federico Graglia

Spilla con diamante fancy yellow di 107,46 carati di graff — Spilla con diamante fancy yellow di 107,46 carati di Graff

Anello con diamante ovale di 22,11 carati in platino e oro di Graff

Collana di Bulgari con smeraldi colombiani e diamanti

The super mine of pink diamonds stop

Published on November 6, 2020

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Diamante rosa-violaceo (vivid purplish pin) estratto nella miniera di Argyle

Diamonds? They are not forever. At some point they end, stop, that’s enough. In the world of jewelry there are those who cry already after the closure of one of the most famous diamond mines in the world, the Australian Argyle. Since 1983 this deposit has extracted 90% of the world’s pink diamonds. But now it has stopped out of business. It is estimated that the Argyle mine produced around 10,000 carats of diamonds a year before running out.

Diamante Aryle Avaline. Taglio a forma di cuscino, Fancy Purple Pink, 2,42 carati — Diamante Argyle Avaline. Taglio a forma di cuscino, Fancy Purple Pink, 2,42 carati

In recent years, the deposit has been one of the rare places on Earth where pink diamonds were found, perhaps the color most appreciated by collectors. Like the 24.78-carat Fancy Intense Pink that sold for over $ 46 million in 2010 and remained a record auction price for any diamond for many years. The top, however, belongs to the CTF Pink Star, a 59.60 carat Fancy Vivid Pink Internally Flawless diamond sold for 71.2 million dollars in 2017 in Hong Kong. But these two had been mined in Africa, not Australia.

Diamante Argyle Everglow, 2.11 carati, radiant shaped, Fancy Red diamond, Rio Tinto

The Argyle mine, which takes its name from the nearby lake, however, offered many more pink diamonds. The deposit was discovered in 1979. In all these years it has produced 865 million carats of rough diamonds. But it is the pink ones that entice collectors. In case you are interested, know that the latest Argyle Pinks in circulation are on sale at Lorraine Schwartz’s New York jewelry store.

Christmas Margherita with Damiani

Published on November 4, 2020

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Fir trees, bright decorations, wreaths of leaves hanging on the doors. And many daisies. All white, however, in tune with the idea of a Christmas in the snow (even if it is an increasingly rare event). Damiani re-proposes the Margherita collection, launched in 2017, with the addition of new pieces. After reworking the jewels with the most popular flower shape with the addition of colored stones, the Maison has enriched the original line of jewelry made of white gold and diamonds arranged on petals surrounding a gem: new necklaces, earrings and rings go to be added to the original models.

It should be remembered, in any case, that this line of jewelry resembles the flower in shape, but in reality it was created for the first time by Enrico Grassi Damiani, in the 1930s, in honor of Queen of Italy Margherita of Savoy, wife of Umberto I. A very popular woman, social before social networks existed. But the substance does not change: the collection remains one of the most popular.

Artificial diamonds, unstoppable race

Published on November 3, 2020

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Controllo del reattore al plasma CVD che produce diamanti in laboratorio

Forget the depths of the mines where a diamond in the rough shines in the dark. Now diamonds are increasingly the children of anonymous machines, complex procedures and digitized calculations. In short, there are more and more artificial diamonds, created in the factory. And it is even more impressive to know that one of the companies that pushes the most on lab-grown diamonds is the best known brand for selling natural gems: De Beers.

Un diamante grezzo emerge dal reattore al plasma CVD di De Beers

It was an advertising campaign by De Beers, in 1947, that invented the claim “a diamond is forever”. Today, perhaps, it could propose another slogan: “a diamond is for everyone”. In fact, the company is pushing hard on artificial diamonds with the Lightbox brand. Years ago he set up the first laboratory-made diamond factory in Ascot, Great Britain. And today it doubles with the $ 94 million manufacturing facility in Gresham, Oregon. The factory has already started work and once fully operational, it will produce around 200,000 carats of lab-grown diamonds each year.

In addition to the Lightbox brand, the diamonds will be sold with online jewelry retailer Blue Nile, in an exclusive jewelry collection. No wonder: research from MVI Marketing sponsored by the International Grown Diamond Association indicates that in ten years, lab-grown diamonds have gone from zero to becoming the fastest growing category in the jewelry market.

La nuova miniera: l'impianto di produzione in Oregon di diamanti artificiali — La nuova miniera: l’impianto di produzione in Oregon di diamanti artificiali

Factory created diamonds have not been marred by criticism from those who believe natural diamonds are the only precious gems. Also because artificial stones have a price per carat that is about 30% lower than those extracted from the earth. And, from a chemical point of view, they are perfectly alike. Indeed, man-made diamonds are artificially perfect. In addition, they are increasingly popular with consumers, at least American ones. Result: in addition to De Beers, other brands, such as Swarovski and Richline, also use synthetic diamonds. In short, even for jewels technology wins.

Ingresso della fabbrica di diamanti sintetici

Orecchini con diamanti di laboratorio Lightbox

Orecchini con diamanti sviluppati in laboratorio Lightbox — Orecchini con diamanti sintetici sviluppati in laboratorio Lightbox

Orecchini con diamanti rosa sviluppati in laboratorio Lightbox

Pendente con diamante sviluppato in laboratorio Lightbox

The golden bamboos of Natori

Published on November 2, 2020

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Anello della collezione Indochine in oro 14 carati e pavé di diamanti

Josie Cruz Natori, Filipina and founder of a small luxury empire: The Natori Company. The entrepreneur has crossed continents, traveled through different careers and overcome countless obstacles. In the end she has reached the finish line. Her brand, founded in America, has added jewelry to clothing and accessories. Josie Cruz Natori has won numerous awards for her business and has also served as Commissioner at the White House Small Business Conference in the past.

Pendente doppio in oro 14 carati con diamanti

And to say she was a pianist: she performed with the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of nine. Natori moved to the United States in 1964, where she studied economics and became a US citizen. After graduating, she worked in securities brokerage and the investment bank Bache & Co. At 21, she was already deputy director of the bank’s branch in the Philippines. Back in New York, she worked at Merrill Lynch, another investment bank, to become the first female vice president in corporate finance. On Wall Street, she also met her husband, Ken Natori, CEO of Shearson Lehman.

Orecchini a forma di bambù della collezione Indochine

In 1977 she became an entrepreneur in the fashion industry. And it has never stopped. From clothing Natori has expanded to furniture, perfumes, lingerie, household linen. And jewelry. Like the collection inspired by the shape of the bamboo plant in 14-karat gold and diamonds, also sold by Moda Operandi. Exotic, but not too much.

Orecchini Sakura in oro 14 carati e diamanti

Collana Sakura in oro 14 carati e diamanti

Ciondolo Sakura in oro 14 carati e diamanti

Vania Leles, the African soul of gems

Published on October 14, 2020

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Girocollo in oro giallo e diamanti della collezione Sahara

Rubies, emeralds, diamonds: these are the colors of Africa for Vania Leles, which uses gems of origin that are responsible for high-class jewelery signed VanLeles ♦

Africa for Vania Leles, born in Guinea-Bissau, means two things: pride and precious stones, with which she also realizes collections of fine jewelry. Also for this reason, for example, a couple of years ago, she created a collection of six high-jewelery pieces with emeralds and diamonds from Zambia from the Gemfields mines, which boasts a process of ethical acquisition of stones. The collection pays tribute to Dido Elizabeth Belle, who was born in slavery in the West Indies in 1761, but was liberated and raised in London, and for Sarah Forbes Bonetta, who was presented as a “gift” to Queen Victoria in 1850 and later grown up as the queen’s goddaughter. In short, stories of slavery of other times. But that Vania, of dark skin, wanted to remember. The latest collection, instead, is called Sahara: dedicated to the desert, it is made of gold and diamonds.

Fortunately, the designer had a different story: she was a model for Saint Laurent. But then she decided that jewels were more interesting than life on the catwalk and she studied at the Gemological Institute of America and then worked for Graff and De Beers. How to say that it started from above. Having learned her trade, she opened an atelier in New Bond Street, London. Her jewels are top top top, as you can see from the images on this page. Lavinia Andorno

Orecchini della collezione Sahara in oro giallo e diamanti

Giada beats diamonds at Sotheby’s auction

Published on October 8, 2020

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Top and flop at the high jewelery auction organized by Sotheby’s in Hong Kong. In summary: disappointment with precious stones, enthusiasm for jade. Overall, however, the sale of Magnificent Jewels totaled over $ 39.2 million, which is no small amount. To disappoint, in particular, were jewels considered the bestq pieces. Starting with the ring with a 118.88 carat unheated cushion cut Royal Blue Burmese sapphire, ranked at the top of its category. The jewel was withdrawn without being sold. Identical destiny for a vivid blue diamond with a flawless pear-shaped interior of 4.84 carats, set in a platinum and rose gold ring next to two brilliant-cut diamonds. Estimated at $ 8.4 million, it found no buyers

And not sold were also two pear-shaped disassembled diamonds weighing 15.83 and 15.25 carats, estimated at 2.5 million. So far the flops. But the successes are also to be recorded. Jade, a stone that is legendary in Asia, got its revenge with a necklace of 43 imperial jadeite pearls, a name reserved for the highest quality stone, which sold for 8.1 million dollars. But, in truth, a 5.22-carat brilliant-cut fancy deep blue diamond, set on a platinum and white gold ring, also sold for 4.4 million, just above its highest estimate.

Success also for a 6.41-carat unheated pigeon blood-colored Burmese ruby, mounted on an 18-karat yellow and white gold ring and surrounded by diamonds, designed by Forms, a high-end jewelery house in Hong Kong. The jewel was sold for 2.8 million dollars. Somewhat surprisingly, however, an 18-karat white and rose gold ring designed by Nicholas Lieou was not awarded, with a 24.88-carat jadeite cabochon paired with a 2.08-carat fancy vivid oval purplish pink diamond . Er estimated to be up to $ 1.9 million. Federico Graglia

Rubino birmano color sangue di piccione non riscaldato da 6,41 carati, montato su un anello in oro giallo e bianco di 18 carati, circondato da diamanti, progettato da Forms

Anello con diamante vivid blue di 4,84 carati

Anello con giada e diamante pink di Nicholas Lieou

Love in Verona for Roberto Coin

Published on September 21, 2020

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Satin finish and full pavé rings in white gold with blue sapphires, emeralds and diamonds

Roberto Coin‘s tour of Italy through the places most loved by tourists and art lovers makes a stop in Verona. The city of love, the literary homeland of Romeo and Juliet, continues to attract sighs and visits to the supposed balcony mentioned in William Shakespeare’s tragedy. Here, then, is the Love in Verona collection. The city was once part of the Republic of Venice. And, therefore, also from an artistic point of view it maintains an affinity with the atmosphere of the lagoon city that has marked the Palazzo Ducale collection.

Even the jewels of the Love in Verona collection, for example, take up the four-petal diamond flower, already used in other collections of the brand. But the constant repetition of this flower over the entire surface of the jewels is also an aesthetic reference to the architectural structure of the Verona Arena, another emblem of the city. The jewels are offered in the three colors of gold, shiny or satin. Diamonds are used in abundance, for ultra bright surfaces, alongside sapphires, emeralds and rubies.

Satin finish earrings in white gold with diamonds

Yellow, white and rose gold rings with diamonds

Yellow, white and rose gold bangles with diamonds

Full pavé bangle in white gold with emeralds

Full pavé bangles in white goldwith blue sapphires and rubies

Live Diamond’s green jewels

Published on September 19, 2020

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Anello Live Diamond con diamanti prodotti in laboratorio

Diamonds lab grown are receiving growing interest, also thanks to their definition of environmentally friendly stones. This typology includes Live Diamond, an Italian brand that is part of the Morellato group. Live Diamond, specialized in the production of jewelry made of sustainable gold and diamonds, now presents its first collection. The brand’s jewels are made of white gold and diamonds, which are defined as ecological. The assortment includes solitaire rings and rivière wedding rings, light point necklaces, bracelets and earrings with classic frames.

Diamonds created in the laboratory with a complex industrial process have the same chemical composition as gems extracted in mines but, Live Diamond points out, the process requires a limited use of energy and water compared to stones extracted from underground deposits. Each jewel is provided with quality certification and, for consistency, delivered in a case made of eco-sustainable material. Of course, these jewels have much lower prices than those with natural diamonds, also because they use 9-karat gold: a solitaire has a cost ranging from 199 euros to 899 euros, a chain with a light point has a cost ranging from 199 euros to 699 euros.

The Goddess Garden by Pasquale Bruni

Published on September 16, 2020

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Collier Goddess Garden in oro, diamanti, morganite

Between nature and sentiment, luxury and idealism: the Goddess Garden collection by Pasquale Bruni contains the elements that characterize the production of the jewelery brand from Valenza (Italy). The theme of the garland with four-petal flowers, made with white and champagne diamond pavé on white or pink gold, also alternated on the same jewel, is a classic of the Maison. In this case the petals are accompanied by large drop-cut morganites or tanzanites.

The Garden of the Goddesses shines in the flower of the moonlight and contains the essence of every Woman in the beauty of her emotions that in a tear of joy become Gemma.
Eugenia Bruni, creative director of Pasquale Bruni

The innovative particularity is the concept of “multiplicity” in the wear: the necklace can be transformed into five different jewels thanks to its decomposition. Each single flower has its own individual mobility, so that the jewel can accompany the movement of the body, with safe and invisible closures that follow one another without any interruption. The matching necklace and earrings can culminate in morganite or tanzanite drops. The collection is completed by the bracelet that transforms into a chocker by joining an accessory bracelet in black velvet, again with diamond flowers on closure.

Orecchini con pavé di diamanti e morganiti

Orecchini in oro bianco con pavé di diamanti bianchi

Orecchini in oro rosa con pavé di diamanti bianchi e champagne

Jessica McCormack plays with Livewire

Published on September 16, 2020

Showroom

Helix, anello con diamante da 16,23 carati

There is an old game, widespread in the Anglo-Saxon world, called Buzzwire. It consists of guiding an electrically controlled metal circle along a cable that has an irregular path. It was this game, together with the funfair, with the breathtaking rides, that inspired Jessica McCormack’s new Livewire collection. And the name, which also indicates electric cables, is also a play on words that refers to the expression Beat The Buzzer, which indicates a victory achieved at the last available moment, for example when in the game of basketball a player makes a deciding point just before the game ends.

In short, a playful collection, but the result is jewelry that doesn’t joke: yellow and black gold, large diamonds, rings with softened edges for a setting with an invisible outline, leaving one side of the diamond without metal. Prices are accordingly proportionate: from 20,000 to 45,000 pounds, with the exception of a pair of earrings without stones, which stops at 4,800. Livewire, in short, is a game not for everyone, but those who can afford it will have fun.

Collana con diamanti baguette e quadrati con oro giallo e oro nero

The sound of Giorgio Visconti’s love

Published on September 7, 2020

COLLANE/Showroom/Rings

What is the sound of love? Everyone is likely to have one, private. The own sound. Now, however, he can decide to share this music with Giorgio Visconti‘s new collection which is called The Sound of Love and is divided into four stanzas, Melody, Note, Voice, Sound.

The Note line, for example, is a combination of rings and pendants in white and yellow gold, embellished with diamonds. A novelty in the production of the Maison of Valenza concerns the introduction of jewels that carry words such as glamor, love, beyou: perhaps these are the words that accompany the music mentioned in the collection. Furthermore, the combination of white gold and yellow gold increases the three-dimensionality of the jewels and, consequently, also the communicative power of words. In addition, the collection includes classic pendants, such as the cross, or more stylized ones, such as the parallelepiped divided diagonally by two shades of gold and studded with diamonds arranged in an irregular geometry: they almost seem like notes of a pentagram. The famous sound.

Anello Glamour in oro rosa e bianco con diamanti

Collana della collezione The Sound of Love

Collana Love in oro bianco e giallo, con diamanti — Collana Love in oro bianco e rosa, con diamanti

Collana Glamour in oro bianco e giallo, con diamanti

Collana croce in oro bianco e giallo, con diamanti

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The precious legacy of Nadine Aysoy

Korloff, 88-facets challenge

Hydrangeas and poppies with Stenzhorn

Galloping diamonds with Chevalier collection by Yeprem

A new dance for Nanis

Messika plays Kate Moss

Piaget makes roses bloom

Salvini’s Light

Diamonds and super jewels at Christie’s in Geneva

The super mine of pink diamonds stop

Christmas Margherita with Damiani

Artificial diamonds, unstoppable race

The golden bamboos of Natori

Vania Leles, the African soul of gems

Rubies, emeralds, diamonds: these are the colors of Africa for Vania Leles, which uses gems of origin that are responsible for high-class jewelery signed VanLeles ♦

Giada beats diamonds at Sotheby’s auction

Love in Verona for Roberto Coin

Live Diamond’s green jewels

The Goddess Garden by Pasquale Bruni

Jessica McCormack plays with Livewire

The sound of Giorgio Visconti’s love