Category: High 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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From bud to flower
On the occasion of Mellerio’s historical anniversary, the designer of the collection Edéenne herself talked to me about the jewellery showcased at the 2013 Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. Édéenne was born in Montreal and originally studied Physics and History of Art. She arrived to…
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Play of light
As usual, the Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week was the perfect opportunity for jewellery houses to debut their latest Haute Joaillerie collections. Fashion Week is now over, but I had great anticipation for seeing the latest high jewellery collection from Boucheron in person, at their…
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Porcelain fantasies
The 300-year old porcelain manufacture in Meissen recently launched its new jewellery and watches product line.
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Siegelson
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Visitors to Baselworld could see a very interesting booth at the Hall of Vision. Antique and estate jewellery were showcased here instead of novelties, new developments or innovative solutions. Siegelson is a name that dedicated fans of classic pieces are well familiar with. The New…
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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.