Category: High Jewellery
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The 120th spring of Mikimoto
The founder of the Mikimoto brand, Kokichi Mikimoto, was born in an era in Japan’s history when it was secluded form the rest of the world. During the Edo period Japan conducted commercial activity with very few countries, and the population lived in extreme isolation.…
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Colours of Fabergé
Earlier this year the London-listed Gemfields completed its acquisition of Fabergé from Pallinghurst Resources. “This transaction creates the world’s number one coloured gemstone company, operating at both critical ends of the value chain. Gemfields can now take its vision for coloured gemstones to the next…
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“Je ne Sonne que les Heures Heureuses”
The House of Boucheron is known not only for its rich history but also its innovative spirit; Frédéric Boucheron developed new gem cutting, engraving and setting techniques and he was also the first jeweller to open a store on the famous Place Vendôme. Nature often…
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“Tour de Chopard”: Basel – Brescia – Rome – Cannes
We went to see Chopard’s presentation about their novelties in Baselworld 2013.
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ARTelier Cartier
Art Dubai was organized for the 7th time with the participation of 75 galleries representing 30 countries. During four days over 25,000 visitors, art lovers, curators and collectors attended the Madinat Arena. This year more galleries were invited from West Africa, and several artists attended…
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The Art of Transformation
Following in the footsteps of Madrid, Basel, London, Maastricht or Miami, there is increasing interest in art fairs, exhibitions and galleries in Dubai. Dubai was home to several art-related and creative events this March: the ten-day SIKKA, the Design Days Dubai showcasing design objects and…
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DJWE, Part 4 – Beyond the auction room
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„Christie’s has a global presence with 53 offices in 32 countries and 10 salerooms around the world including ones in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich, and Hong Kong. More recently, Christie’s has led the market with expanded initiatives in growth markets…
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DJWE, Part 3 – Romantic comeback
If you’ve seen the Anna Karenina movie recently, which is the latest adaptation of Tolstoy’s novel, you can easily imagine the era when the Fabergé brand came to life. The story of Anna, the aristocrat planning to give up her unhappy marriage travelling from St.…
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DJWE, Part 2 – Diamonds & Pearls
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Being one of the most traditional jewellers in the Middle East, Mouawad had a prominent spot at DJWE with their stall built in Mouawad’s New Generation boutique style. This year the company presented the Incomparable Diamond Necklace, featuring the spectacular 407.48 ct modified shield step-cut,…