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 ...
« Sans fermoir, un collier ou un bracelet ça n’existe pas. » La citation est d’Anna Tabakhova et elle résume parfaitement la démarche dans laquelle cette créatrice de bijoux s’est engagée en 2004. Fascinée par les systèmes d’ouverture et de fermeture des bijoux, ces mécanismes qui révèlent toute l’ingéniosité et la créativité ...
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 ...
Si les arts mécaniques signaient le renouveau de la joaillerie d’exception ?Délaissés depuis plusieurs décennies par les créateurs contemporains, les automates reviennent aujourd’hui sur le devant de la scène. De Mauboussin à Van Cleef & Arpels, les plus belles maisons de joaillerie n’hésitent plus à s’entourer des plus grands-maîtres automatiers pour donner vie ...
Entrer dans une mythique maison de la place Vendôme, s’installer en tant que créateur indépendant, ou intégrer le département joaillerie d’une prestigieuse maison de ventes aux enchères… Pour tous les étudiants qui entament aujourd’hui un cycle de formation dans l’univers de la joaillerie, les possibilités de carrière sont multiples. Se ...
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 ...
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