Category: Antique
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Preview to Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction
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I was honoured to visit Christie’s in Geneva and preview the highlights of the upcoming Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction (11 November).
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A “gem session” in Paris #2
Jaeger-LeCoultre Heritage collection includes pieces of haute horlogerie with exceptional engraving, enamelling, and gem-setting works.
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Cartier at the Grand Palais – Icons and tiaras
From the golden days of Hollywood and the 60-70s Cartier jewels appear on many photographs being the favourite pieces of movie stars, artists and musicians.
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Cartier at the Grand Palais – Mystery clocks
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Cartier has produced mysterious clocks during the early decades of the 19th century, each being a masterpiece of engineering and arts.
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Cartier at the Grand Palais – “Collection les must”
Cartier showcases its art within the framework of an extremely rich exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris embracing its entire history. Come with me!
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Tears of Gods – Part 3
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During the Art Deco and the Art Nouveau periods as well as the “Roaring Twenties” life, priorities and pearls jewellery went through a significant shift.
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Tears of Gods – Part 2
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Pearls are one of the oldest gems, they have been known and in use for 4300 years. They had a symbolic meaning and were used in sentimental jewellery.
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Masters of Dreams
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with tags: Boucheron, Buccellati, Bulgari, Bvlgari, Chaumet, Chopard, Damiani, H.Stern, John Hardy, Verdura“Masters of Dreams” is four-part documentary series – Thirteen legendary jewellers reveal their secrets
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In the valley of virtuosity – Part #2
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I went to see the Bovet workshop in the Jura Mountains for myself; in particular the people who bring ticking alive. Workshop stories part #2.