GemGenève, renowned for its celebration of timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship in the jewellery world, recently hosted an enlightening panel discussion centred around the captivating allure of 1940s jewels. Moderated by Amanda Triossi, the panellists – Dominik Biehler, Lindsey Miller, and Celeste Wu – brought forth their expertise, shedding light ...
Donatella Zappieri, an expert in jewellery discussions, takes centre stage to orchestrate a fascinating talk, a deep dive into the enigmatic world of “Pearls: Challenges and New Creative Scenarios.” The panel comprises Milena Lazazzera, a distinguished journalist and historian; Laurent Cartier, an esteemed gemstone lecturer and researcher at the University ...
Speaker: Mme Brigitte Serre-Bouret La conférence “Bijoux : l’orfèvre et le peintre” explore la valeur symbolique des gemmes à travers l’histoire, représentant le pouvoir, la protection et l’expression des émotions. Ces pierres précieuses sont associées aux bijoux et aux portraits, portant des significations au-delà de la simple parure. L’orfèvre comprend ...
In this intriguing talk, Joanna Hardy takes the audience on a captivating journey through the history of sapphires, spanning from ancient times to the contemporary era. She begins by discussing the talismanic powers ascribed to sapphires during the Middle Ages, during which the gem was believed to possess magical properties and was ...
GemGenève, the prestigious jewellery exhibition, was set to host a captivating educational-promotional session last May that provided a unique opportunity for exhibitors to share their favourite Art Deco jewels with the audience. This session aimed to delve into the experts’ minds behind these remarkable pieces and uncover the stories that ...
In this conversation with Andrea Machalova, Gaetano Cavalieri, the President of CIBJO (Confédération Internationale de la Bijouterie, Joaillerie, Orfèvrerie des Diamants, Perles et Pierres), focuses on various aspects of the jewellery industry. CIBJO is a World Confederation representing the interests of national jewellery and gemstone associations, major international corporations, and ...
The interview between Mrs Melanie Grant, Executive Director of the Responsible Jewellery Council, and Mr Alan Adler, CEO of Adler Jewellers, delves into the intricacies of the jewellery business and explores the key elements that contribute to a brand’s success and longevity. Mrs Grant, an economist specialising in jewellery, expresses ...
Introduction In this captivating interview, Melanie Grant, Executive Director of the Responsible Jewellery Council and renowned writer, sits down with Benoît Repellin to explore his journey from growing up with an art appraiser father to becoming the Worldwide Head of Jewellery at Phillips, a prestigious auction house. Their conversation delves ...
The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert collection is one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of micro-mosaics. Arthur Gilbert coined the term ‘micro-mosaic’ himself and supported the pioneering publications and exhibitions on the subject. During this lecture, Alice Minter, Curator of the Rosalinde & Arthur Gilbert, will present renowned highlights from ...
