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IT'S SPRING IN BOSTON WITH THE LAUNCH OF FABERGÉ'S LATEST EGG

October 22, 2015, 3:17 am
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IT'S SPRING IN BOSTON WITH THE LAUNCH 
OF FABERGÉ'S LATEST EGG



Fabergé, the world’s most iconic artist jeweler, brings its high and fine jewelry including the Imperial and much-loved Heritage collections to Dorfman, Boston from October 2015.

Shoppers were stunned and surprised a week ago, when an armored car dropped off a #NEW Fabergé egg Wednesday morning.  The first in 99 years, the Spring Egg is one of a collection of four new Imperial-class Eggs called the Four Seasons, the collection can be had for a mere $2.96 million. 


#NEW Fabergé egg at Dorfman's in Boston jewel via CBS Boston.
Spring is made up of 138.36 karats of emeralds, 36 princess cut Paraiba tourmalines, and 5,638 round white diamonds, set in 18 karat rose and white gold.



According to an in depth article by Logan Sachon at JCK:  “Part of the mission of the company is to create Fabergé again as it was in the early 1900s, having that level of prestige,” Jon Omer,U.S. vice president in charge of wholesale for Fabergé tells JCK.“When Gemfields bought the brand, we say our project was to rescue it from a black hole, to re-create everything: image, design, marketing. And one of the last parts has been to begin creating the Imperial-class Eggs again.”
Fabergé was reintroduced as a prestige luxury brand, and the brand was realigned with the Fabergé family when Pallinghurst sold the majority of its stake to Gemfields in 2012.  It is a point of particular pride that members of the Fabergé family have endorsed the effort.
“Tatiana Fabergé and Sarah Fabergé, great granddaughters of Peter Carl Fabergé, are part of our board, they look at everything we are making and put their blessing on it, and when you purchase a piece from Fabergé, you receive a certificate of authenticity from the two sisters,” says Omer.

The first Imperial-class Egg under the new Fabergé regime was created in collaboration with, and purchased by, the pearl collector Hussain Al-Fardan and presented at Baselworld in February 2015. The Fabergé Pearl Egg featured 139 white pearls, 3,305 diamonds, carved rock crystal, and mother-of-pearl set on white and yellow gold. The “surprise” inside the egg, a hallmark of the original Fabergé Imperial Eggs, was a 12.17 ct. gray pearl. (In the Four Seasons collection, the buyers are invited to choose the surprise they want inside each egg, Omer says.)
“Once these eggs are sold, we will start on a new egg,” he says. “We will do what Carl did and produce a new egg each year.”

Each egg takes 25 artisans approximately one year to produce."
This teaser for one of the Four Seasons Eggs was published by the Jewellery Editor
What do you think? ...they changed their minds and decided on Green for Spring?
(Ruby egg, which when opened reveals a mechanically powered presentation podium)
With a history bridging three centuries and the richest of operatic narratives, intricately woven with romance, intrigue, opulence and the fall of an empire, Fabergé perfectly understands the importance of history, heritage, legend and legacy. Each Fabergé object today, an enduring heirloom, marks a moment in time that will last for generations to come.


Sean Gilbertson, Fabergé’s CEO, said:
“We are delighted to see Fabergé landing in Massachusetts’ capital. Boston played such an important part in the nation’s founding and with revolutions in both our histories we have something in common. We are excited to begin this new chapter in the USA. For nearly four decades, the Dorfman family has presided the premises at 24 Newbury Street. With Jonathan and Douglas, still overseeing the family’s salon, much like the original Fabergé brothers did, we are sure their local and international clientele will welcome Fabergé’s unique fusion of exceptional workmanship and design with beautiful gemstones.”

DORFMAN
24 Newbury Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
+1 617 536 2022

For more information, visit: www.dorfmanjewelers.com
Fabergé collections are available online or in the international boutiques.
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ALROSA’s Andrey Polyakov Named Vice President of World Diamond Council At Conclusion of AGM

October 22, 2015, 4:05 am
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from a release provided by representatives of the World Diamond Council

World Diamond Council Annual General Meeting Concludes;
ALROSA’s Andrey Polyakov Named Vice President
  
The World Diamond Council (WDC) concluded its 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Moscow, Russia during which the WDC Board unanimously approved Mr. Andrey Polyakov of ALROSA as Vice President of the WDC.

WDC’s Corporate Secretary Mr. Udi Sheintal, Treasurer Mr. Ronnie Vanderlinden, 
Vice President Mr. Andrey Polyakov, Executive Director Ms. Patricia Syvrud,
and President Mr. Edward Asscher

Mr. Polyakov, VP for ALROSA, fills the position left vacant by Mr. Andrew Bone’s recent retirement from De Beers and the WDC Board. Per the WDC Bylaws, Mr. Polyakov will
succeed Mr. Edward Asscher, current WDC President, when Mr. Asscher’s two year term as
President expires in May of 2016.

“I look forward to continuing to ensure the mandate of the WDC, which is to prevent conflict
diamonds from entering the supply chain, through the WDC’s critical role of representing the industry at the Kimberley Process,” stated Mr. Polyakov.

Mr. Asscher stated “I am confident that the WDC will continue to lead the fight against conflict diamonds under the future strong leadership of Mr. Polyakov, who will succeed my presidency in May 2016. The Board congratulates Mr. Polyakov in this important role.”

The meeting opened with the participants of the AGM being addressed by ALROSA President Mr. Andrey Zharkov, and the Deputy Minister of Finance of Russia Mr. Alexey Moiseev. Also at the meeting Mr. Erik Jens, head of Diamond and Jewellery Clients for ABN Amro Bank and Mr. Andrew Bone, Executive Director of the Responsible Jewellery Council gave presentations on financing and responsible sourcing in the diamond supply chain.

During the WDC Board meeting, which took place alongside the AGM, Mr. Udi Sheintal, WDC Corporate Secretary, was named WDC General Counsel, replacing Cecilia Gardner, who stepped down from the role in June of this year. 

The meeting also focused on the upcoming Kimberley Process Plenary meeting which will take place in Luanda, Angola in November; members discussed the situation in the Central African Republic and the recently created KP Monitoring Team for that country. It was agreed that under no circumstances will the WDC accept that any conflict diamonds from CAR enter the rough diamond pipeline.


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#‎AGTASpectrum16‬ ...and the Winners are...AGTA Announces 2016 AGTA Spectrum Award™ Winners

October 27, 2015, 2:06 am
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from a press release

AGTA Announces 2016 AGTA 
Spectrum Award™ Winners 

* only a few photos of the winning pieces were available at publication time, 
the balance will be filled in as they become available

The American Gem Trade Association is delighted to announce the winners of the prestigious AGTA Spectrum Awards™.

Deirdre Featherstone of @featherstonedesign and Stephen Avery of Stephen M. Avery
hard at work for ‪#‎AGTASpectrum16‬ via AGTA Facebook
The 32nd annual event was held in New York on October 24th and 25th and is regarded as the world's preeminent colored gemstone and cultured pearl design competition. 

Aron Suna of @sunabros and Ron Arends of @aires_jewelers have some
hard decisions to make in the Cutting Edge division of ‪#‎AGTASpectrum16
via AGTA Facebook‬ 

Adjudicating the competition this year were the following: Ronald W. Arends, of Aires Jewelers; Stephen M. Avery, of Stephen M. Avery, Inc.; Deirdre Featherstone, of Featherstone Design; Lauren Kulchinksy-Levison, of MayFair Rocks; and Aron Suna, of Suna Bros. 

The judging goes down to the wire....via AGTA Facebook
Chief Executive Office, Douglas K. Hucker stated, “It is very rewarding to see the continued growth in enthusiasm for our AGTA Spectrum Awards™. This year we had 492 entries; among the largest number ever. Clearly, the level of sophistication amongst the design community, with respect to color, is constantly evolving and the willingness of our designers to push boundaries was evident in this competition. We had a virtual whirlwind of inspiring colors, color combinations, shapes, and textures. Kudos to our hardworking and incredibly capable team of judges who truly make this competition what it is!” 

Winners of the 2016 AGTA Spectrum Awards™ are: 

BEST OF...



Best of Show: 


Allen Kleiman, 
A. Kleiman & Co. 
Suite of Paraiba Tourmalines (58.07 ctw.) 
Nautilus shell carvings. 

Best Use of Color: 
Bella Campbell, 
Campbellian 
18K yellow gold earrings featuring blue-green Tourmalines (17.05 ctw.) accented with Emeralds (4.14 ctw.). 




Best Use of Pearls: 
Naomi Sarna, 
Naomi Sarna Designs 
Strand of freshwater baroque cultured Pearls with 18K white gold and Diamonds and a freshwater baroque cultured Pearl pendant. 





Best Use of Platinum and Color: 

Andrew Costen,
Costen Catbalue 
Platinum "Symphony of Colour" bracelet featuring a 3.85 ct. green Tourmaline, a 4.88 ct. yellow Zircon, a 4.68 ct. indicolite Tourmaline and a 3.52 ct. rubellite Tourmaline accented with Diamonds (.70 ctw.). 



Best Use of Silver and Color: 


William Travis Kukovich, 
William Travis Jewelry 
Oxidized silver and mixed gold pendant featuring a 4.74 ct. brown Diamond accented with rose cut Diamonds (.40 ctw.). 

Fashion Forward: 

Wheel of Light by Brian Cook of Nature's Geometry
Brian explains the technique to his "Wheels of Light" collection in the following video:


Brian Cook, 
Nature's Geometry 
24K yellow gold "Wheel of Light" numinous pendant featuring an 825 ct. Quartz, Paraiba Tourmaline, Hauyn, Ruby, spessartite Garnet, golden rutilated Quartz and fire Agate beads. 


BRIDAL WEAR






Bridal Wear - 1st Place 
Tony Nemyer, 
Grimball Jewelers 
Platinum and 18K yellow gold ring featuring a 3.55 ct. round purple Spinel accented with Diamonds (.86 ctw.). 



Bridal Wear - 2nd Place 
Laurence Bruyninckx, 
Laurence Bruyninckx 
18K white gold earrings featuring blue Topaz, mint Tourmaline and Diamond tops with interchangeable dangles with Diamonds or mint Tourmalines, blue Topaz and Diamonds. 


Bridal Wear - 3rd Place 
Caroline Chartouni, 
Caroline C 
18K white gold earrings featuring Paraiba Tourmalines (12.07 ctw.) accented with Diamonds (10.62 ctw.). 



Platinum Innovation 
Bridal Wear - Entry 
Michael Endlich,
Pave Fine Jewelry 
Platinum "Sweetness" ring featuring a 1.65 ct. lavender oval Sapphire accented with Diamonds (.06 ctw.). 



Gem Diva Award
Bridal Wear 
Erica Courtney, 
Erica Courtney, Inc. 
Platinum "Champagne Bubble" wedding ring set featuring a 5.54 ct. blue Sapphire cabochon accented with round blue Sapphires (1.0 ctw.) and Diamonds (2.58 ctw.). 





Manufacturing Honors
Bridal Wear 
Michael Jakubowski, 
Gem Fanatic 
14K white and rose gold ring featuring a 2.58 ct. unheated pink Sapphire accented with white and pink Diamonds (.81 ctw.). 


Platinum Honors
Bridal Wear
Kathy Kinev, 
Jewel Creations, Inc. 
Platinum "Chartres" ring featuring a 4.65 ct. blue Zircon accented with Diamonds (0.73 ctw.). 
Savor Silver Award
Bridal Wear 
Hisano Shepherd, 
little h 
Sterling silver cufflinks featuring sliced 12 x 13mm Tahitian baroque Pearls accented with black Diamonds (2.0 ctw.). 


BUSINESS / DAYWEAR





Business/Day Wear - 1st Place 
Ricardo Basta, 
E. Eichberg, Inc. 
18K yellow gold "Enchanted Frog" ring featuring Carnelian, tsavorite Garnets and Diamonds (.18 ctw.). 



Business/Day Wear - 2nd Place 
Heath London, 
Heath London Jewelry 
18K white gold earrings featuring rock crystal Quartz (31.18 ctw.) and rubellite Tourmalines (11.34 ctw.) accented with Diamonds (.91 ctw.). 


Business/Day Wear - 3rd Place 
Kim Hurlbert-Sarosi, 
Sarosi by Timeless Gems 
18K yellow gold ring featuring a 16.10 ct. Imperial Topaz accented with Diamonds (.56 ctw.). 


Entry Platinum Innovation
Business/Day Wear 
Heena Chheda-Shah, 
VALANI 
Platinum "Rival" ring featuring two pear-shaped blue Sapphires (1.10 ctw.) accented with Diamonds (.27 ctw.). 



Gem Diva Award
Business/Day Wear 
Gurmit Kaur Campbell, 
SRW 
18K yellow gold "Betwixt and Between" ring featuring a South Sea cultured Pearl accented with Diamonds. 


Business/Day Wear - Honorable Mention 
Heath London, 
Heath London Jewelry 
18K yellow gold "Rajasthani Dreams" earrings featuring Paraiba Tourmalines (24.51 ctw.) and pink Tourmalines (16.20 ctw.) accented with Diamonds (.34 ctw.). 


Manufacturing Honors 
Business/Day Wear 
Stuller, Inc.  
Stuller, Inc. 
Platinum ring featuring an 18mm pear-shaped Topaz. 



Platinum Honors
Business/Day Wear 
Michael Endlich, 
Pave Fine Jewelry 
Platinum "Moon Beam" ring featuring a 3.58 ct. Moonstone cabochon accented with Diamonds (.30 ctw.). 



Savor Silver Award 
Business/Day Wear 
Elizabeth Garvin, 
Elizabeth Garvin Fine 
Oxidized sterling silver and 18K yellow gold "Cyclone" cuff featuring Aquamarine and Heliodor (52.0 ctw.) in asymmetrical mirror cuts. 


CLASSICAL


Classical - 1st Place 
Brent Malgarin, 
Elegant Gems, Ltd. 
Platinum necklace featuring a 12.63mm natural Pearl and a 15.22mm natural Pearl accented with a 4.64 ct. blue Zircon accented with Diamonds (1.05 ctw.). 



Classical - 2nd Place 
Lindsay Jane, 
Ambassador Gems 
Platinum ring featuring a 6.26 ct. Padparadscha Sapphire accented with orange and pink Sapphires (.31 ctw.) and Diamonds (1.01 ctw.). 


Classical - 3rd Place 
Gil , Gil Int'l 
Platinum ring featuring a 3.24 ct. Alexandrite accented with Diamonds (1.11 ctw.). 

Platinum Innovation
Classical - Entry  
Lorenzo Chavez, 
Geogem-USA 
Platinum and 18K yellow gold "Big Sky" pendant featuring carved black Jade and a 5.63 ct. freeform faceted Sapphire accented with Diamonds (1.06 ctw.). 



Gem Diva Award
Classical   
Naomi Sarna, 
Naomi Sarna Designs 
18K white gold petal brooch featuring white, yellow, pink, brown and green Diamonds accented with Amethysts and multicolored Sapphires. 


Classical - Honorable Mention 
Josette Patterson, 
Mark Patterson 
18K white gold "Aura" earrings featuring pear-shaped rubellite Tourmalines (12.69 ctw.) accented with Diamonds (.86 ctw.). 


Platinum Honors
Classical 
Wick & Greene Jewelers, 
Wick & Greene Jewelers 
Platinum fleur de lis pendant/pin featuring an unheated 2.66 ct. oval blue Sapphire. 


Savor Silver Award
Classical  
William Travis Kukovich, 
William Travis Jewelry 
Oxidized silver and 18K yellow gold ring featuring a 14.36 ct. Prehnite cabochon. 


EVENING WEAR

Evening Wear - 1st Place 
Claudia Kretchmer, 
Somewhere in the Rainbow 
Platinum and 24K crystallized gold "RockStar2" pendant featuring a 37.31 ct. color-shift blue Zircon accented with Diamonds (1.95 ctw.). 





Evening Wear - 2nd Place 
Ricardo Basta, 
E. Eichberg, Inc. 
18K rose gold ring featuring a 10.41 ct. rubellite Tourmaline accented with Diamonds (.23 ctw.) and Ruby melee (.05 ctw.). 


Evening Wear - 3rd Place 
Randy Coffin, 
Somewhere in the Rainbow 
Platinum ring featuring a 17.76 ct. bicolor Tourmaline accented with pink Sapphires (.38 ctw.), Paraiba Tourmalines (.29 ctw.) and Diamonds (.13 ctw.). 



Gem Diva Award
Evening Wear 
Lisa Linhardt, 
Linhardt Design 
Oxidized sterling silver "Tempest" sculptural duster ring featuring yellow Sapphires. 



Evening Wear - Honorable Mention 
Alexia Connellan, 
Alexia Connellan, LLC 
18K rose gold "Victoria" bracelet featuring a 16.06 ct. purple-pink Tourmaline accented with Diamonds and purple Tourmalines. 


Manufacturing Honors 
Evening Wear 
Troels D. Larsen, 
Troels D. Larsen Jewelry 
18K yellow and white gold necklace featuring a 10.75 ct. trillion-cut Tanzanite and 23 round Tanzanites (27.80 ctw.) accented with Diamonds (2.75 ctw.). 


Platinum Honors
Evening Wear  
Eddie Sakamoto, 
Somewhere in the Rainbow 
Platinum "Ice-Ice Baby" bracelet featuring a 24.15 ct. Tanzanite accented with Diamonds (6.50 ctw.). 




Savor Silver Award
Evening Wear  
Priyanka Murthy, 
ARYA ESHA 
Sterling silver ring featuring a 16.6 ct. blue Topaz accented with Diamonds (.70 ctw.). 


MEN'S WEAR

Men's Wear - 1st Place 
Mark Schneider, 
Mark Schneider Design 
Platinum and 18K yellow gold ring featuring a 5.42 ct. Peridot and a pair of spessartite Garnets (3.66 ctw.) accented with tsavorite Garnets (.75 ctw.), white Diamonds (.38 ctw.) and a .16 ct. yellow Diamond. 


Men's Wear - 2nd Place 
Llyn L. Strelau,
Jewels by Design 
18K yellow and 19K white gold "Paddle Your Own Canoe" reversible cufflinks featuring carved black Onyx and rock Crystal accented with black and white South Sea keshi Pearls and Diamonds (.24 ctw.). 



Men's Wear - 3rd Place 
Mark Schneider, 
Mark Schneider Design 
Sterling silver men's ring featuring a 7.98 ct. freeform fire Opal accented with tsavorite Garnets (.66 ctw.), colored Diamonds (.14 ctw.) and white Diamonds (.06 ctw.). 


Men's Wear - Manufacturing Honors 
Craig Slavens, 
Studio 247 Fine jewelry 
18K yellow gold and platinum ring featuring a 7.29 ct. unheated Sri Lankan color-change violet-blue Sapphire accented with Diamonds (.93 ctw.). 


Platinum Honors
Men's Wear 
David Hines, 
Nvit Blanche 
Platinum with 18K white gold "Cobra" ring featuring Alexandrites (.25 ctw.). 


Savor Silver Award
Men's Wear 
William Travis Kukovich, 
William Travis Jewelry 
Oxidized silver and 18K yellow and rose gold ring featuring a 20.98 ct. golden sheen Sapphire. 


CUTTING EDGE

All Other Faceted: 


All Other Faceted - 1st Place 
John Dyer, 
John Dyer & Co. 
21.96 ct. multi-faceted cushion-cut Imperial Topaz. 


All Other Faceted - 2nd Place 
Hemant Phophaliya, 
A G Color, Inc. 
40.58 ct. round checkerboard Tanzanite. 


All Other Faceted - 3rd Place 
Darrell Jang, 
Darrell Jang 
42.39 ct. cut-corner octagon Tourmaline. 


Carving: 

Carving - 1st Place 
Allen Kleiman, 
A. Kleiman & Co. 
Suite of Paraiba Tourmalines (58.07 ctw.) Nautilus shell carvings. 




Carving - 2nd Place 
Glenn Lehrer, 
Lehrer Designs, Inc. 
48.86 ct. "Soul Angel" Opal carving. 


Carving - 3rd Place 
Rodney Rahmani, 
Brilliant Stars 
67.11 ct. carved unheated Burmese Sapphire. 


Carving - Honorable Mention 
Glenn Lehrer, 
Lehrer Designs, Inc. 
53.57 ct. "Georgia's Dream" transparent gem silica Chrysocolla carving. 


Classic Gemstone:

Classic Gemstone - 1st Place 
Joseph Ambalu, 
Amba Gem Corp. 
8.06 ct. unheated Burmese Sapphire. 


Classic Gemstone - 2nd Place 
David Nassi, 
100% Natural, Ltd. 
22.73 ct. unheated yellow Sapphire from Sri Lanka. 


Classic Gemstone - 3rd Place 
Sailesh Lakhi, 
Sparkles and Colors USA, Inc. 
13.28 ct. unheated Burmese royal blue Sapphire. 


Innovative Faceting: 



Innovative Faceting - 1st Place 
Dalan Hargrave, 
Sunstone Butte Mining 
63.63 ct. "Celestial City" Sunstone carving. 


Innovative Faceting - 2nd Place 
Dalan Hargrave, 
B. Harju 
22.45 ct. herringbone cut Tourmaline. 



Innovative Faceting - 3rd Place 
John Dyer, 
John Dyer & Co. 
120.98 ct. "New Era" Tanzanite, cut with inverse facets.


Objects of Art:


Objects of Art - 1st Place 
Ziad H. Noshie, 
Almaza Jewelers 
The "Hanging Panda" featuring Mother-of-Pearl with 18K rose gold. The panda is made of 18K white gold with black and white Diamonds (3.69 ctw.). The bamboo is made of white Diamonds (.20 ctw.) and tsavorite Garnets (.28 ctw.). It sits on a silver stand.


Objects of Art - 2nd Place 
Ralph Wobito, 
Wobito Gems, Ltd. 
Perfume bottle featuring colorless Topaz (109.61 ctw.) and Diaspore (36.78 ctw). 


Pairs & Suites: 

Pairs & Suites - 1st Place 
Allen Kleiman,
A. Kleiman & Co. 
Pair of unheated oval Morganites from Madagascar. 


Pairs & Suites - 2nd Place 
Mikola Kukharuk, 
Nomad's 
Suite of vintage pear-cut grossular mint Garnets (50.26 ctw.). 


Pairs & Suites - 3rd Place 
Ajay Bansal, 
Best In Gems 
Pair of matched pear-shaped cabochon Opals (84.63 ctw.). 


Phenomenal: 



Phenomenal - 1st Place 
Robert Shapiro, 
Robert Shapiro 
Pair of black Opals (33.40 ctw.). 


Phenomenal - 2nd Place 
Sailesh Lakhi, 
Sparkles and Colors USA, Inc. 
14.93 ct. Moonstone. 



Phenomenal - 3rd Place 
Steve Wallner, 
Westview Gems 
5.29 ct. green-blue color-shift Sapphire. 


This year's AGTA Spectrum Awards™  will be presented during the 2016 AGTA GemFair™ Tucson to be held February 2 ‐ 7 at the Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, Arizona. 

Winning entries will be displayed during the show and AGTA Spectrum Awards™ recipients will be recognized during the AGTA Spectrum Awards™ Gala, on Saturday, February 6. Tickets for the gala are $100 and cocktail attire is encouraged.  AGTA Spectrum Awards™ entries were judged on the basis of overall beauty and wearability, innovative design, effective use of materials, quality of gemstones, quality of workmanship, broad‐ base consumer appeal and potential to generate positive publicity for natural colored gemstones. 

AGTA Cutting Edge Awards™ honor excellence and creativity in lapidary arts, including natural colored gemstones and cultured pearls, carvings and other gem materials. 

Bridal Wear Sponsored by The Knot ‐ Whether gracing the bridesmaids or donning the bride, herself, this category captures all looks coming down the aisle. Engagement rings, wedding bands, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and tiaras were considered. 

Platinum Honors were once again awarded with the support of Platinum Guild International.  All entries whose primary metal was platinum were eligible in this category. 

WJA Gem Diva Awards celebrates its fourth year of association with the competition, with the support of WJA. WJA Gem Diva Awards were presented in the Bridal Wear, Evening Wear, Classical and Business/Day Wear categories. All women who entered the AGTA Spectrum Awards™ competition were eligible for this category simply by marking the check‐box for Gem Diva on their entry form. 

Savor Silver Awards is a new category this year with the support of Silver Service Promotion. All entries were primarily silver honoring this distinctive metal. 

All designs that qualified for the AGTA Spectrum Awards™ competition were considered for Manufacturing Honors. This award celebrates outstanding use of colored gemstones and cultured pearls in jewelry appropriate to be manufactured in production quantities. 

Fashion Forward Honors recognizes the outstanding use of colored gemstone and/or cultured pearl in artful, trend‐setting jewelry. All necklaces, earrings, bracelets or other jewelry that qualified for judging in the AGTA Spectrum Awards™ competition automatically qualified for Fashion Forward Honors judging. 

* - Photos from AGTA and various designers


For further information regarding the 2016 AGTA GemFair™ Tucson or the AGTA Spectrum Awards™ Gala, please call (800) 972‐1162 or visit the website at www.agta.org. 

The American Gem Trade Association is a not‐for‐profit Association serving the natural colored gemstone and cultured pearl industry since 1981. The AGTA serves the industry as "The Authority In Color" and has its headquarter office in Dallas, Texas.
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#DailyJewel Just Discovered a Great NEW Designer - Ana Thompson

October 28, 2015, 6:00 am
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Ana was selected as one of the emerging designers in the IJL KICKSTART 2015 


Ana Thompson is a Colombian jewellery designer based in London, who aims to ‘inspire and create wonder’ by capturing the meaningful details of magnified natural structures found within the macro-micro world and transforming them into elegant and versatile pieces of fine jewellery.



Implementing the use of cutting edge technologies by combining digital manufacturing with traditional craftsmanship, she weaves precious metals into delicate and intricate lattice structures encapsulating precious stones.

Her work focuses on the intersection of design and science, blending contemporary production techniques with a fascination for revealing the hidden beauty and wonders discovered in the unseen world.



Website:    http://www.anathompson.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anathompsonjewellery
Twitter:      https://twitter.com/_anathompson_
Instagram: https://instagram.com/_ana_thompson_/

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#JewelryBrand #Spotlight Complete Your #WeddingDay Look With Silhouette Collection by Uneek Jewelry On The Knot!

November 1, 2015, 2:39 pm
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For this online showcase they have curated pieces that run the gamut from simple and understated to bold and statement-making, to ensure that the diverse brides-to-be who rely on TheKnot.com for wedding inspiration and resources have a variety of styles to choose from as they work to complete their look for the big day.

Included in this gallery: dainty pendants and earrings from our Silhouette Collection, perfect for those who are already rocking a Silhouette engagement ring; yellow diamond pieces; royal blue sapphire bracelets; and many more!

Click here to view the gallery!
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The Cultured Pearl Association of America Announces Winners of 6th Annual Int'l Pearl Design Contest #CPAA #IPDC

November 3, 2015, 4:59 am
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The Cultured Pearl Association of America Announces Winners of 
2015-2016 6th Annual Int'l Pearl Design Contest   #IPDC  #CPAA

Pearl is the artist’s muse. Jewelry brings forth the fullest and highest expression. 

Peter Bazar, President of the Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc. proudly announces the winners’ of CPAA’S 2015-2016 International Design competition. “We are very happy with the success of this year’s competition, entries from 21 countries we received” Mr. Bazar reported.

President’s Trophy: 
"Illusion" - Alexia Gryllaki 
Athens, Greece. 
The highest honor awarded to a design that unanimously captivated judges as the best of the best.

Luster Award:
"Yes or No" - Wei-Na Tu 
Taipei City, Taiwan.
Most marketable design for retail.
Designer’s Award:
"Pearls and Lace in Space" - Brenda Smith 
Woodstock, GA.
Given to the entry that takes pearls to the far corners of the imagination.



Brilliance Award: 
"There is More to Them Than Meets the Eye" - Shu-Yi Huang 
New Taipei City, Taiwan. 
Best illustration for spectrum of pearl colors.

Orient Award:
"Sizing Up Shapes" - Kuan-Chen Hou 
Taipei City, Taiwan.
Compelling design esthetic; inspiring a new affinity for pearls.

The Visionary Award: 
"Candies" - Ting-Ju Lin 
Taipei, Taiwan. 
Redefining the iconic pearl strand; shifting the perception of cultured pearls for today’s buyer.
The Fashion Award: 
Shared by two: 
"Josie" - Mary Feliciano 
Union City, NJ USA 
Modern, fresh design could be seen on a Paris runway.





"Spiral Revolution Earrings" - Geoffrey Middle  
Leicestershire, England. 


Wedding Day Pearls:
"Dancing with the Stars" - Shin Yue Chen 
Taipei City, Taiwan. 
 Brides and pearls are synonymous; create a fantasy wedding with pearls.


Fantasy Award - "Splash & Love" - Indika Wijayarathna of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Conceptual, aspirational design; prohibitive to fabricate.


Commendations were also given to 12 entries which demonstrated high standards of achievement, in accordance with the judging criteria. This year for the first time ever we are taking the unusual step of asking the Commendation winners to allow us to display their winning pieces at the 2016 AGTA Tucson show and the 2016 JCK Las Vegas show. Pearl designs such as these deserve to be seen and enjoyed by industry members.


COMMENDATION WINNERS
Jorge Adeler of Great Falls, VA
Paula Crevoshay of Albuquerque, NM
Aspen Demirdjian of Los Angeles, CA
Hector Hassey of The Woodlands, TX
Chi Huynh, Galatea Jewelry by Artist of San Dimas, CA
Michael Jensen of Rio Rancho, NM
Patrick King of Durham, NC
Elizabeth Kirby of Harbor Springs, MI
Francesco Lops of Dubai, UAE
Mark Schneider of Long Beach, CA
Hisano Shepherd of Los Angeles, CA
Saul Waxman of Miami, FL
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#MJSA’s BEaJEWELER and North Bennet Street School Cultivate the Next Generation of Jewelers #BEaJEWELER

November 3, 2015, 10:58 am
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MJSA’s BEaJEWELER and North Bennet Street School Cultivate the Next Generation of Jewelers

NBSS Open House to recruit new jewelers: November 20-21, 2015


There is a career opportunity in the United States that pays well, offers tremendous psychological benefits, is in both the manufacturing and the fashion sectors, and regularly has more job openings than candidates to fill them. It’s a career in making jewelry, and both MJSA and North Bennet Street School in Boston are committed to recruiting the next generation of bench jeweler talent.

MJSA launched the BEaJEWELER initiative this year to help jewelry schools and businesses connect with that new generation and to maintain a competitive industry workforce. This month, North Bennet Street School and MJSA will team up for two exciting days of jewelry-making presentations and demonstrations at NBSS’s inspiring 65,000 sq. ft. career-training facility at 150 North Street in Boston’s North End. The Open House will take place Friday and Saturday, November 20 and 21, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. each day.

Successful industry professionals will share their stories of how they developed their skills and established fulfilling careers in jewelry making and repair. NBSS staff will show live demonstrations of how to turn raw metal into wearable, beautiful jewelry.


NBSS alumni presenters will include:

Emily Scott: Owner of E Scott Originals in Somerville, MA, Emily’s jewelry was featured at the 2015 Emmy Awards and on ABC’s The Fosters.

Kate Dumont: Kate is part of the elite team that produces the master models for Tiffany’s jewelry.

Eva Martin: Winner of several international design awards, including the Saul Bell Design Award, Eva serves a worldwide clientele of custom jewelry buyers.

Ann Cahoon: An NBSS faculty member, writer, and maker of fine jewelry, Ann has produced several jewelry instructional videos, presented research at the prestigious Santa Fe Symposium, and was a finalist in the Saul Bell Design Award competition.

Jock Gifford: One of the few Grand Masters of jewelry engraving, Jock teaches engraving at NBSS.

Rosemary Trainor: Head of the NBSS jewelry department.

For more information about North Bennet Street School and the Open House, go to  nbss.edu.

For more information about the BEaJEWELER initiative, go to BEaJEWELER.com. The initiative is funded in part by a grant from the 2015 JCK Jewelry Industry Fund.

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What:   NBSS Open House in conjunction with MJSA’s BEaJEWELER outreach program

When:  Friday and Saturday, November 20-21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. each day

Where: 150 North Street in Boston’s North End

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About MJSAMJSA is the U.S. trade association dedicated to professional excellence in jewelry making and design. By tapping into the collective strength of the association community, MJSA members find the expertise, connections, and resources needed to make and sell great jewelry, profitably.
http://www.mjsa.org


About North Bennet St. School
Located in Boston, North Bennet Street School (NBSS) offers intensive, hands-on training in traditional trades and fine craftsmanship, helping students to achieve meaningful lives and livelihoods. For more than a century, the exceptional programs, master faculty, and inspiring community have encouraged individual growth, curiosity, technical mastery, and commitment to excellence. The school's reputation for excellence and value attracts students from around the world.     nbss.edu


About the BEaJEWELER Initiative
MJSA’s BEaJEWELER outreach initiative, launched in 2015 through a partnership between MJSA and the New Approach School for Jewelers, introduces young people to the field of jewelry making and design. In collaboration with jewelry schools and businesses, it promotes the advantages and rewards of the jewelry-making field, and provides the educational and professional opportunities needed for a successful career as a jeweler. The initiative is funded in part by a grant from the JCK Industry Fund.     BEaJEWELER.com
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#IDW2016 Save the Date for the Winter Edition of the International Diamond Week in Israel!

November 6, 2015, 9:00 am
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Save the Date for the Winter Edition
of the International Diamond Week in Israel!
 
The International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI) Committee
invites you to register for the winter edition  
held at the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) 
February 14-18, 2016 
Register HERE
 
Moti Fluk, the IDWI's parting chairperson, said he expected the February edition to bring more members of bourses - from the USA, Europe and Asia - onto the IDE trading floor than ever before. "We'll be encouraging members of additional bourses affiliated to the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) to come and join us, making this the most diverse and valuable 'interbourse' diamond trading event that has been held up to now," Fluk said. As has become tradition, members of the Diamond Dealers Club of New York (DDC), the Antwerp Diamond Bourse and the Bharat Diamond Bourse of Mumbai will be joining the event.
Watch the concluding video of the Israel Diamond Week in New York
made by Doron Benita, IDE's Social Media coordinator


IDE President Shmuel Schnitzer said he was looking with optimism toward the coming holiday sales season. "Forecasts made by research groups in the USA indicate that jewelry will be one of the best performing categories in the luxury consumer product segment. Of course, in Asia, there is also still significant growth and especially in China, the year-end celebrations have become an important time for jewelry sales. That prospect offers us a lot of encouragement and will hopefully lead to good business in February, when traders and jewelers will be restocking." 

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Yael Designs Pioneers A First In Their Fine Jewelry Line - Two Gemstones Set As One

November 7, 2015, 10:19 pm
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Yael Designs Pioneers New Fine Jewelry Technique

Designer debuts groundbreaking jewelry where two gemstones are set as one

Award-winning fine jewelry house Yael Designs pioneers a groundbreaking technology that allows a gemstone to be set inside another gemstone.


Yael Designs premiered the never before seen technique in a one-of-a-kind $119,000 “Sentience” bangle that features a 7-carat deep blue tanzanite set inside a 26-carat aquamarine.  This is the first time a gemstone has ever been set inside another gemstone in a way where the two appear entirely seamless and translucent. The Sentience bangle represents a bold innovation in an art form that is centuries old.

As the first piece in a collection that will launch in 2016, the bangle was designed by the founder of Yael Designs Yehouda Saketkhou and crafted with the help of legendary gem cutter Glenn Lehrer. Together, they used a gem cut that allows a hole to be carved in the middle of a gemstone, a technique known as the TorusRingTM Cut, which was developed earlier by Lehrer. With Saketkhou’s vision, they took the technique to the next level by combining two gemstones in a way where the way they are held together is invisible.

Glenn Lehrer's TorusRing cut via Rio Grande
“When Yehouda approached me with his audacious vision of an invisibly set stone-within-stone piece, I was intrigued by the challenge,” said Lehrer from his studio in California. “It was like jumping from a Prius into a Ferrari. Yehouda’s vision stretched me to think outside the box of what was possible.”

Even though the gemstones are held together by tiny platinum wires, the unique cut creates a mirror effect, making the setting completely invisible. In the Sentience bangle, the cut allows the deep blue color of the pear-shaped tanzanite to shine through the cushion cut aquamarine. The bangle is set in 18kt white gold with diamonds and moonstones.

"To paraphrase Neil Armstrong, this bangle is one small step for Yael Designs and a giant leap for the jewelry industry,” said Saketkhou from Yael Designs’ headquarters in San Francisco. “Our city prides itself on innovation and I’m extremely excited to bring something novel to the jewelry industry that is steeped in centuries of tradition.”

Yael Designs will launch a collection of gemstone-within-gemstone jewelry at the annual JCK Luxury Show in Las Vegas in June 2016.



About Yael Designs
Yael Designs is an award-winning design house widely recognized for bold, opulent fine jewelry. Founded by designer Yehouda Saketkhou in 2001, our collections and custom pieces are inspired by art from around the world – from Turkish carpets to pre-Colombian gold statuettes to Gaudi’s playful architecture in Barcelona. Our innovative vision has led our company to win numerous AGTA Spectrum Awards and JCK Jewelers Choice Awards as well as receive wide recognition among top publications and on the red carpet. Yael Designs is headquartered in San Francisco and available in stores throughout the country. More information can be found on www.yaeldesigns.com.
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VICENZAORO DUBAI AT THE MIDDLE EAST GEMS and JEWELLERY FORUM 2015

November 7, 2015, 11:11 pm
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press release via VOD

VICENZAORO DUBAI AT THE MIDDLE EAST GEMS 
and JEWELLERY FORUM 2015
Presentation of the Super Show dedicated to the world gold and jewellery trade, the result of a joint venture between Fiera di Vicenza and the Dubai World Trade Centre, scheduled for 14 - 17 April 2016
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 5 NOVEMBER 2015:VICENZAORO DUBAI,the Super Show dedicated to world gold and jewellery trade organised by DV Global Link - a joint venture between Fiera di Vicenza and the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) - was at the Middle East Gems & Jewellery Forum 2015 (MEGJF), held in Dubai, 1-2 November, in its capacity as a partner.
The MEGJF is an exclusive, invitation-only event, organised by the Dubai Multi Commodity Centre (DMCC). It brings together major international experts in terms of trends, consumer preferences and marketing opportunities for the gold and precious stone trade in the Middle East. The presence and involvement of VICENZAORO DUBAI marks the growing status of this new business and relational platform dedicated to international jewellery, astrategic hub for the markets of the Middle East, Africa, Central and South-east Asia, and Russian-speaking nations.
 
Corrado Facco, Vice President of DV Global Link and Managing Director of Fiera di Vicenza, was at the Forum to present the second VICENZAORO DUBAI, scheduled for 14-17 April 2016 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.Matteo Marzotto, President of Fiera di Vicenza was also present at theMEGJF, at the round table dedicated to "Future Trends" in the industry, where he spoke on new trends in the relationship between fashion and jewellery.
Corrado Facco said: "VICENZAORO DUBAI has opened a new chapter for the world gold and jewellery industry, in an area that is strategic for its high-end consumption and its capacity to absorb luxury goods. The results of the first show have further boosted our desire to continue to invest in this project. Starting with the next edition in 2016, which has various new features in store to meet the needs of exhibitors and buyers, including a range of seminars on new trends, business meetings, conferences and workshops, it above all offers a panorama of the very latest in the jewellery and gold production value chain, devised by businesses for the target markets of VOD. Between now and April, we have a packed programme of Road Shows to present the event in 23 different countries, to involve new buyers and present them with our significant business opportunities".
The first VICENZAORO DUBAI was attended by over 6000 professional visitors from 110 countries, who were able to see the new product lines of 500 different brands from 25 nations. Exhibitors were able to create new business relations with buyers from all over the world, while business dealshighlighted VICENZAORO DUBAI's capacity as a strategic platform for international supply and demand.
The VICENZAORO DUBAI 2016 format will be organised into four main communities: Global Brands (leading and most innovative firms in the trade);Fine Jewellery & National Pavilions (unbranded collections that stand out for their variety and creativity); Gemstone & Diamonds (community dedicated to precious and semi-precious stones); Packaging & Supply (reserved to packaging and visual merchandising).
The Road Show to promote the event will be in 23 countries and 31 cities: UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Iran, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, Angola, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines.
Due to its importance VICENZAORO DUBAI has the support of top levelstrategic partners, including Dubai Multi Commodity Centre (DMCC), government organisation promoting trade in the region, the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group (DGJG), association aiming to develop and support the status of Dubai as "City of Gold" and essential destination in the world jewellery trade, L'Azurde, leading Saudi jewellery retailer in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) area, and The Gem Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), an organisation with over 5.300 members, involved in promoting Indian jewellery on international markets.
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#AuctionJewels Once in a...Blue Moon Diamond Leads Sotheby's Geneva Sale

November 8, 2015, 7:44 am
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Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels in Geneva, is currently on view from Saturday 7 November until the sale on Wednesday 11 November. The sale will be headlined by the spectacular 'Blue Moon', a sensational 12.03-carat fancy vivid blue internally flawless diamond.


The Blue Moon Diamond is a true marvel, proof of the powerful beauty that is created when nature and human ingenuity work together harmoniously. Internally flawless, the Blue Moon has been christened “one of the rarest gems in the world,” and the GIA has declared that its Fancy Vivid hue might be so unique as to be indescribable. This spectacular gem will be offered as a major highlight of Sotheby’s  Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels sale in Geneva on 11 November 2015. 
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#Trailblazers IAC ANNOUNCES 17TH FASHION + DESIGN CONFERENCE: “TRAILBLAZERS” NOVEMBER 13 & 14, 2015, NEW YORK, NY

November 8, 2015, 8:54 am
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Trailblazers

Initiatives in Art and Culture

Friday, November 13, 2015  8:15 AM  

Saturday, November 14, 2015  5:30 PM 

New York, NY


Register at EVENTBRITE



IAC ANNOUNCES 17TH FASHION + DESIGN CONFERENCE: 
“TRAILBLAZERS” NOVEMBER 13 & 14, 2015 NEW YORK, NY 


Initiatives in Art & Culture (IAC) recently announced the agenda for its roster of presenters at its 17th Annual Fashion + Design Conference, entitled “Trailblazers,” taking place November 13 & 14, 2015. 



Launching with a Thursday, November 12, evening reception that will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Staley-Wise Gallery (560 Broadway, FL 3) in celebration of the exhibit “Ron Galella: 55 Years a Paparazzi.” The event also will feature a reception and viewing, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, November 13, at Featherstone Fine Jewelry Atelier (17 Vestry St.).

“IAC is constantly amazed with the sheer genius that is being unleashed in the highly creative fields of fashion and product design,” said Lisa Koenigsberg, Founder, IAC. “Nothing could be more exciting than giving those involved in trailblazing innovation a showcase to present their stories. We are honored to be able to offer these presentations and hope they set off many more creative sparks.” 


Formal sessions for this event will be held at The Graduate Center, City University of New York (365 Fifth Avenue) with presenters from every area of the design field.



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2016 #AGTA Spectrum Awards - "Best Of..." #AwardWiinner #JewelryDesign #SpectrumAwards

December 5, 2015, 6:45 pm
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Best of Show and 1st Place
Carving
Allen Kleiman
A. Kleiman & Co.
San Francisco, CA
Suite of Paraiba Tourmalines (58.07 ctw.) Nautilus shell carvings .



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Best Use of Color
Classical
Bella Campbell
Campbellian
Morristown, NJ
18K yellow gold earrings featuring blue-green Tourmalines (17.05 ctw.) 
accented with Emeralds (4.14 ctw.).

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Classical
Naomi Sarna
Naomi Sarna Designs
New York, NY
Strand of freshwater baroque cultured Pearls with 18K white gold and Diamonds 
and a freshwater baroque cultured Pearl pendant.


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Evening Wear
Andrew Costen
Costen Catbalue
Vancouver, BC
Platinum "Symphony of Colour" bracelet featuring a 3.85 ct. green Tourmaline, a 4.88 ct. yellow Zircon, a 4.68 ct. Indicolite Tourmaline and a 3.52 ct. Rubellite Tourmaline accented with Diamonds (.70 ctw.).


 
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Evening Wear
William Travis Kukovich
William Travis Jewelry
Chapel Hill, NC
Oxidized silver and mixed gold pendant 
featuring a 4.74 ct. brown Diamond accented with rose cut Diamonds (.40 ctw.).



 
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Business/Day Wear
Eclat Jewels
Eclat Jewels, Inc.
New York, NY
18K yellow gold and enamel cuff featuring a 105 ct. Aquamarine accented with Diamonds.



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Evening Wear
Brian Cook
Nature's Geometry
Tucson, AZ
24K yellow gold "Wheel of Light" numinous pendant featuring an 825 ct. Quartz, 
Paraiba Tourmaline, Hauyn, Ruby, Spessartite Garnet, golden Rutilated Quartz and Fire Agate beads.
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#Pantone #ColorOfTheYear....the Blending of Two Shades!

December 6, 2015, 6:52 pm
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ROSE QUARTZ & SERENITY


PANTONE 13-1520 & PANTONE 15-3919



A softer take on color for 2016: For the first time, the blending of two shades – Rose Quartz and Serenity are chosen as the PANTONE Color of the Year
As consumers seek mindfulness and well-being as an antidote to modern day stresses, welcoming colors that psychologically fulfill our yearning for reassurance and security are becoming more prominent. Joined together, Rose Quartz and Serenity demonstrate an inherent balance between a warmer embracing rose tone and the cooler tranquil blue, reflecting connection and wellness as well as a soothing sense of order and peace.
The prevalent combination of Rose Quartz and Serenity also challenges traditional perceptions of color association.
In many parts of the world we are experiencing a gender blur as it relates to fashion, which has in turn impacted color trends throughout all other areas of design. This more unilateral approach to color is coinciding with societal movements toward gender equality and fluidity, the consumer's increased comfort with using color as a form of expression, a generation that has less concern about being typecast or judged and an open exchange of digital information that has opened our eyes to different approaches to color usage.
More from Pantone at: http://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year-2016
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#Christie's Winter Jewels - Magnificent Jewels Auction and Christie's Online Boutique #AuctionJewels

December 16, 2015, 10:00 am
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CHRISTIE'S WINTER JEWELS
IN NEW YORK, DECEMBER 2015

• MAGNIFICENT JEWELS: THE AUCTION, DECEMBER 10 
•RARE AND UNIQUE JEWELS FROM THE ESTATE OF CARROLL PETRIE 
• CHRISTIE’S ONLINE JEWELS BOUTIQUE, DECEMBER 11-21

Christie’s schedule of Winter Jewelry sales in New York, started out with a BANG with the live saleroom auction of Magnificent Jewels December 10th, that included the introduction of a companion online boutique of Holiday Jewels from December 11 – 21.  Offering a multitude of outstanding jewels at every price level, including fancy colored and colorless diamonds, rare gemstones, natural pearls, and signed creations from the most coveted jewelry houses. 


THE SALES TOTAL FOR ALL THREE SESSIONS: $59,685,125 (USD)


The top lot was the ‘Victory Diamond’,  
a D color rectangular-cut diamond ring of 31.34 carats, 
which realized $4,309,000 or $137,492 per carat.

Additional top prices were achieved for:


CUSHION-CUT DIAMOND RING OF 43.79 CARATS IN D COLOR 
SOLD FOR $4,029,000


A 103.66 CARAT SOLITAIRE DIAMOND PENDANT SET IN PLATINUM
ON A FINE NECKLACE OF PLATINUM  BROUGHT IN $3,749,000


A 28.28 CARAT RECTANGULAR-CUT DIAMOND RING 
OF D COLOR  REALIZED $3,413,000

Christie’s is proud to report impressive prices for large white diamonds and colored gemstones, which further supports the collecting trends we have seen all season in Geneva, Hong Kong and in New York. A large D color diamond of 28.28 carats set a new house record for any jewel sold to an online bidder. Strong prices were also achieved for signed iconic pieces by Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co. and Schlumberger, among others.

December's Magnificent Jewels auction featured over 500 lots, including signed pieces from Boucheron, Cartier, David Webb, Harry Winston, Van Cleef & Arpels, and prominent private collections.  Featuring some of the most important jewels to be offered this season, with jewelry from the estate of New York philanthropist and socialite Carroll Petrie and after the auction a private preview of Christie’s Jewels Online Boutique closed the evening session.



PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF CAROLL PETRIE
(from the Christie's Auction Catalogue)
The collection of the late New York socialite Carroll Petrie was 90% sold by lot, and inspired late-evening bidding wars in the saleroom for her most-coveted necklaces, including a fabulous multi-gem Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. and a truly unique Tony Duquette design from the royal Collection of the Duchess of Windsor. 

In total, 11 lots realized over $1 million, and four fetched over $3 million.

From a young age, Carroll McDaniel Petrie had a strong passion for beauty and great design and an early inspiration came when her first marriage to the Marquis de Portago brought her to Paris. There she became enamored with the fashions of Christian Dior, and even collaborated with the designer in the creation of her wedding dress. Her great love of beauty and keen eye allowed Mrs. Petrie to build a remarkable collection of fine and decorative art, haute couture, and jewels.

From the late-1950s, Mrs. Petrie established herself as an icon of international society and philanthropy, living and mingling among the elite in Paris, Hong Kong, and New York. Many of the pieces presented in this sale were worn during her meetings with notable figures such as President Ronald Reagan and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, just to name a few. Carroll Petrie patronized many of the great jewelers of the twentieth century, including Van Cleef & Arpels, Jean Schlumberger, and David Webb, all were represented in the auction.



COLORED GEMSTONES
As in recent auctions, Christie's presented an impressive selection of exceptional emeralds, rubies and sapphires this December. Key highlights include rare sapphires from the Estates of Beatrice Goelet Manice and Gladys (Patsy) Pulitzer Preston, an important ruby and diamond ring from Harry Winston and an extraordinary cabochon emerald of over 50 carats.



NATURAL PEARLS
Natural pearls formed part of every royal and state collection for centuries and continue to remain in high demand. The Magnificent Jewels auction provides beautiful examples of necklaces from Cartier and Tiffany & Co., matched drop earrings and an elegant antique brooch formerly owned by Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor, the first woman elected to serve in the British Parliament.




DIAMONDS

Christie’s continues its reputation for offering the most important historical and rare diamonds available in the market today. We are proud to offer once again the famous “Victory” diamond, named to commemorate the Allied victory in World War II. The “Victory” was last offered at Christie’s in 1984 as part of the famous Collection of Florence J. Gould. Other notable stones include the “Petrie” diamond ring, a D color stone of 24.34 carats by Harry Winston, and a beautifully cut diamond pendant of 103.66 carats as well as an impressive selection of fancy colored pinks, blues, oranges and yellows.



SIGNED JEWELS
Unique signed pieces from top international designers including Boucheron, Cartier, Graff, Harry Winston, Van Cleef & Arpels and more are among the key highlights of the sale. A top lot from the selection includes an iconic art deco coral bracelet by Cartier, with additional highlights including a diamond and gold ballerina brooch designed in arabesque pose, and two ‘Mystery Set’ flower brooches by Van Cleef & Arpels.



CHRISTIE’S JEWELS ONLINE BOUTIQUE, FEATURING FRED LEIGHTONDECEMBER 11 - 21, 2015
Christie’s Jewels Online Boutique

Following the Magnificent Jewels live auction, Christie's will offer a beautiful selection of contemporary jewelry for purchase online in Christie's Jewels Online Boutique. Just in time for the holiday season, the sale will include jewelry ranging from classic diamond earrings to an impressive assortment of vintage-inspired pieces by Fred Leighton. The online sale is open until December 21 at www.christies.com/jewelsboutique

  
About Christie’sChristie’s, the world's leading art business, had global auction and private sales in the first half of 2015 that totalled £2.9 billion / $4.5 billion. In 2014, Christie’s had global auction and private sales that totalled £5.1 billion/$8.4 billion, making it the highest annual total in Christie’s history. Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's has since conducted the greatest and most celebrated auctions through the centuries providing a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie’s offers around 450 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million. Christie's also has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories, with emphasis on Post-War & Contemporary, Impressionist & Modern, Old Masters and Jewellery.

Christie’s has a global presence with 54 offices in 32 countries and 12 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Mumbai. More recently, Christie’s has led the market with expanded initiatives in growth markets such as Russia, China, India and the United Arab Emirates, with successful sales and exhibitions in Beijing, Mumbai and Dubai.
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Bring in the Holidays with Vivaan! #DesignerSpotlight

December 20, 2015, 9:06 am
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The happiest of holiday greetings from Vivaan....

There is a difference in our world,
for your presence adds the wonder.
Desire to thank you, 
your kindness touches us.  
Just as the river thanks its shores,
we thank you ever so more !

Website:     http://www.vivaan.us
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/vivaanbyyny


From pieces featuring stunning Carved Gems...

...to glorious diamond slices...

and my personal FAV - this sweet paisley pendant.



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Fall 2015 Gems & Gemology: Colombia’s One-of-a-Kind Trapiche Emeralds

December 21, 2015, 9:11 am
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 Press Release via GIA

Fall 2015 Gems & Gemology: Colombia’s One-of-a-Kind Trapiche Emeralds
HPHT-grown synthetic diamonds, Lesotho’s renaissance, and white nephrite origin study

FA_2015 GG coverThe Fall 2015 issue of Gems & Gemology (G&G), GIA’s quarterly professional journal, offers a comprehensive look at a stone that intrigues many gemologists – Colombia’s one-of-a-kind trapiche emerald. The issue, which is now available in print and online, also investigates recent breakthroughs in colorless to near-colorless HPHT-grown synthetic diamonds, how Lesotho’s Let¹eng-la-Terae diamond mine became one of the world’s richest, and the provenance of dolomite-related white nephrite jade using a new method of statistical analysis.

G&G’s cover story “Colombian Trapiche Emeralds: Recent Advances in Understanding Their Formation” presents a comprehensive paper on the unique trapiche emeralds from Colombia. In fine specimens, the combination of rich, gemmy green color with the six-spoke pattern is particularly striking. The article, headed by UCLA postdoctoral researcher Isabella Pignatelli and Gaston Giuliani, director of the French Institute of Research for Development, reviews the geology of trapiche emerald, provides 3-D petrographic examination of crystals along with spectroscopic and chemical analyses, and proposes a new formation model informed by their recent work.

Next, a team led by GIA research scientist Ulrika D’Haenens-Johansson investigates the gemological properties of 44 colorless to near-colorless HPHT-grown synthetic diamonds recently produced by a Russian firm, New Diamond Technology. Ranging up to 5.11 ct, these HPHT synthetics show dramatic improvement in size, color, and clarity. The issue’s third article, by GIA’s Russell Shor and Robert Weldon and three leading diamond researchers, profiles the Let¹eng mine in Lesotho to explain how the operations have been adapted to promote recovery of the mine’s biggest diamonds and increase profitability. In the fourth and final paper, Zemin Luo, Mingxing Yang and Andy Shen from the China University of Geosciences in Wuhan apply a new statistical analysis method to the provenance of dolomite-related white nephrite. This technique could prove useful in accurately determining the geographic origin of other gemstones.

The issue also features G&G’s regular Lab Notes and Gem News International sections, which include informative entries from contributors around the world. The second installment of the G&G Micro-World column features descriptions and photomicrographs of remarkable inclusions.

G&G’s free archive containing every issue from 1934 to present, more in-depth coverage, hundreds of additional photos, and exclusive video footage are available on GIA’s website at http://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology.  



About GIA
cid:image001.jpg@01D0558D.CBE8DD90An independent nonprofit organization, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), established in 1931, is recognized as the world’s foremost authority in gemology. GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat Weight in the early 1950s and in 1953, created the International Diamond Grading System™ which, today, is recognized by virtually every professional jeweler in the world.

Through research, education, gemological laboratory services, and instrument development, the Institute is dedicated to ensuring the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism. Visit www.gia.edu. 

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CAROLE SHASHONA UNVEILS LATEST BLACK DIAMOND JEWELRY COLLECTION

December 28, 2015, 4:39 pm
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LAST WEEKEND JEWELRY DESIGNER AND FENG SHUI GURU, CAROLE SHASHONA UNVEILED HER LATEST BLACK DIAMOND JEWELRY COLLECTION AT BARNEY'S NEW YORK IN BEVERLY HILLS....



CAROLE SHASHONA
Spirit & Style Designer Carole Shashona is the creator of “Meditation-on-the-Go”, an effective way to meditate and quickly de-stress with her Luxurious, Black by Carole Collections. Carole’s approach focuses on the Art of Being…Spirit, Mind, and Body. Her unique Sensory Design technique interlocks all the senses to maximize the Power of Wellness.

Carole is recognized as the only Asian trained American Grand Master in Feng Shui; she was trained in both the Compass and Black Hat Tantric Buddhist Schools. Following her training, Carole partnered with Louise Hay and Barbara Brennan to establish the Center of Living in New York, a destination promoting health and wellness.


She broadened her scope assisting her clients with wardrobe styling, authored the book “Feng Shui Chic”, and had a column in Feng Shui for Modern Living Magazine in London. The Carole Shashona Black Diamond Jewelry Collection is available exclusively at Barneys New York.


Carole's book is available here: Feng Shui Chic: Change Your Life with Spirit and Style.


CAROLE SHASHONA - THE BLACK DIAMOND JEWELRY COLLECTION


Spirit & Style designer Carole Shashona redefines the purpose of statement jewelry by combining aesthetic beauty with “The Power of Wellness.” From the visual side, the luxe “Black by Carole” collection has symbolic meaning, as the pieces are rooted in the art of Feng Shui and designed to bring harmony, protection, love, health, and overall positive energy to the women who wear them.


Black by Carole, Jewelry Collections feature a signature coin with black diamonds, whether attached to the piece or as a separate charm. This special coin is a personal amulet, and fashioned to assist with meditation at home or “on the go”.


“My jewelry was inspired and designed to evoke and maintain those same meditative qualities in whomever wears it, to follow them throughout their day, and to remind them of their dreams and desires,” says Carole. “Like all of my designs, every piece in my Black Diamond Collection works like a life compass, keeping the wearer on course toward personal happiness.”





Jewelry at Barney's New York:  
Jewelry Website:  http://blackbycarole.com/
Facebook:               https://www.facebook.com/caroleshashona
Carole Shashona Brand Website:  http://www.caroleshashona.com/






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#BOVET'S New 2016 Novelty at Salon - the Recital 18 Shooting Star ®

January 19, 2016, 12:28 am
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BOVET Introduces New 2016 Novelty at Salon 

- the Recital 18 Shooting Star ® - 

5-DAY TOURBILLON, 
HEMISPHERIC UNIVERSAL WORLDWIDE TIME 
WITH SELECTABLE TIME ZONE AND ULTRA-COMPACT 
24 CITIES INDICATOR, HEMISPHERIC PRECISION MOON PHASE, 
JUMPING HOURS, RETROGRADE MINUTES



Before even commencing work on this timepiece, the technicians and watchmakers at BOVET 1822 and DIMIER 1738 Manufacture began by ‘forgetting’ their certainties and habits in order to deliver a more intuitive and innovative way of reading the time articulated around the two stars that define it: the earth and the moon.

Based on the principle that observing the stars has served as a basis for defining time since the dawn of humanity, Pascal Raffy and his watchmakers deliberately looked through the wrong side of their loupes. They were able to gain enough distance to observe the rhythm of the Earth’s revolutions on its axis—and of its elliptical journey around its star, or indeed the ceaseless circles drawn by its natural satellite, the moon. Metaphorically speaking, of course. Nevertheless, everyone undertook this mental exercise in order to transform the microscopic vision to which watchmakers are accustomed into a macroscopic vision. The simple change in perspective brought about by taking this step back helped the observers to gain an overview of the dance of the planets and to grasp its complexity with disconcerting clarity. The twenty-four time zones that divide our planet longitudinally, albeit in an abstract and arbitrary fashion, seem almost visible from such a distance. The daylight regions stand in logical contrast to those plunged into darkness. The inclination of the Earth’s axis helps us understand—depending on the season—the variable length of the day and night as we approach the North and South Poles. The moon phases can also be observed in such a way as to be instantly comprehensible.

As well as understanding the various astral phenomena related to the measurement of time, this newfound perspective also enables us to tell the time in all regions of the globe simultaneously. And it was precisely this broader universal vision that governed the development of this timepiece. Seen from space, the spherical shape of the Earth enables us to observe only half of the surface at a time. Thus was born the idea of representing the entire globe in a single hemisphere. A cartographer was specially commissioned to design this atypical and hitherto unknown 3D map of the world. Thanks to this ingenious solution, the Earth’s surface can be seen in its entirety, without changing point of view. 
A first hemisphere was thus chosen to represent the Earth and enable the reading of universal time, which is displayed in three dimensions at 3 o’clock. A hand affixed to the North Pole—that is the axis of our hemisphere—follows its curve. It can be assigned to any one of the 24 time zones selected by the user. At its tip, a concentric ring displays the time in the chosen time zone, while the name of the city corresponding to that time zone appears on one of the two concentric rollers indexed to the hemisphere. The time zone hand is another first. Never before had the manufacturer produced a hemispheric hand, with all the difficulties inherent in the high quality required. In addition to displaying the time and the name of the city corresponding to an easily adjustable time zone, the 24-hour ring that surrounds the globe enables instant reading of the time anywhere in the world. Simply follow a straight line from the center of the globe, passing through the selected geographical point. The tip of this line will point to the exact time in the selected place on the graduated ring. To link the hand of the second time zone to a specific city, simply press the center of the crown. With each successive press, the needle jumps by an angular value of 15°, representing the exact value of the time zone. This action also activates the rollers and the names of the cities corresponding to the time zones indicated by the hand are displayed in sequence.

The choice of two concentric rollers to indicate the cities offers the two-fold advantage of taking up little space whilst providing exemplary readability. The mechanism that drives them required great ingenuity. The outer roller displays 11 cities simultaneously, then makes way for a window, which opens an aperture to the second roller—arranged concentrically inside the first roller—and displaying the 12th city. This inner roller then turns in order to display the 13 subsequent cities in the aperture. The whole system is controlled by a column wheel. The system, which is easy to use and to read, also required great ingenuity and demands extremely precise adjustments. The tension of each spring is perfectly calibrated for a flawless, reliable operation. To protect these settings and the entire mechanism, a ‘constant force’ correction was devised for which a patent was filed. When the user activates the corrector, the pressure of their finger can vary substantially from individual to individual. With a traditional system, the entire correction mechanism absorbs the pressure applied. But in the new correction system, the correction is transmitted to the mechanism when the user releases the pressure. It is thus the spring-loaded correction that transmits a measured and constant energy to the entire mechanism. This is in turn protected from excess pressure, for optimal adjustment and reliability in the long-term. The cylindrical form and engraving of the city names make for a particularly exquisite decoration. And to enhance their readability still further, the rollers are treated in black rhodium while the engraved names of the cities are lacquered in white. A single hemisphere is therefore sufficient to simultaneously display the exact time anywhere in the world. This information and its representation make it one of the most useful complications in existence.

This new perspective on the Earth and universal time also enables the moon to be observed. So it seemed self evident to complement universal time with a moon phase indicator, and entirely consistent to represent the moon correspondingly, in the form of a hemisphere. Two circular apertures follow the curve of this lunar globe and indicate the age of the moon as seen from the northern and southern hemispheres respectively.

The moon and the starry sky succeed each other in both windows and, although unusual, this representation of the time is both realistic and intuitive. The moon phase indicator is of course driven by a highly precise mechanism that only requires correction by one day every 122 years.

The hemispherical representation of universal time and that of the moon phases requires a particular construction in order to meet the qualitative and aesthetic norms that are the hallmarks of BOVET 1822. Each hemisphere is therefore machined in a single piece and their surfaces engraved with the correct relief. The oceans are then filled with luminescent blue material. The craters on the moon are all in white luminous material while the sky and space glow a deep blue in the darkness.

A common solution was found for both these constraints. On the one hand, these hemispheres had to move freely and with optimal performance, so as not to influence the impeccable chronometry of the timepiece. On the other hand, the watchmakers wanted to avoid the use of a pivot around the central axis for esthetic reasons, as well as the need to extricate the pivot from the time zone hand at the Earth’s Pole. The original and patented mechanism devised to meet these constraints is composed of three adjustable ruby runners arranged around the exterior of the hemispheres. Enthusiasts will no doubt appreciate and even feel the incredible results of this system.

These two hemispheres occupy the space at 3 o’clock for universal time and at 9 o’clock for the moon phase indicator. Logically enough, the watchmakers used the space at 12 o’clock to display the hours and minutes and the power reserve. They once again returned to their unusual viewing angle to devise an indicator as natural and intuitive as the one referred to earlier. Several strata were superimposed to evoke a third hemisphere dominating the first two with all the symmetry and balance that is so dear to the House.

As near to the mainplate as possible, a flat sapphire disc displays the hours, which are revealed when positioned on a lacquered plate. This digital display makes for easy and immediate reading of the time. In the center of the display, a curved dial displays the exceptional five-day power reserve. A third stratum dominates this ensemble. This section indicates the minutes by means of a retrograde hand. The combination of jumping hours and retrograde minutes raises the technical problem of the synchronization of instantaneous jumps—a complication perfectly mastered inhouse and which has already met with resounding success in other timepieces in the collection. As usual, the dials were manufactured in-house. The craftsmen at BOVET 1822 demonstrate the full extent of their talent in the dials of this Shooting Star®. The juxtaposed surfaces of the curved dials result in a perfect surface, whether in white or in aventurine!

The Shooting Star® Tourbillon is perfectly designed for travel because the corrector enables the hour disk to be adjusted without affecting the minutes, seconds, universal time or indexed time zone. The pushpiece is simply pressed and the watch is easily readjusted to the latest time zone being visited.

To drive all of the complications, the two barrels generate five days of power reserve, all controlled by a tourbillon balance oscillating at 21,600 vph. Three blued masses are positioned on the golden serge, inspired by the shape of the arches that adorned the balances of BOVET pocket watches in the 19th century. The DIMIER escapement and its specific centering guarantee exemplary performance. Of course, like all components used in the manufacture of BOVET movements, the Shooting Star® is regulated by a hair spring manufactured in the in-house workshops— an art mastered by fewer than ten watchmaking companies around the world. Performing each of its revolutions in one minute, the tourbillon features a triple seconds-hand, unusually placed under the tourbillon and following a subtly tampoprinted graduation inside the crystal, for a clear and original display.

The decoration of the movement of this Shooting Star® Tourbillon perfectly matches its originality, technical complexity and innovations. An entirely hand-engraved constellation of stars extends across the entire surface of the movement. Like many other symbols, a moon phase is entirely represented on the back, with captivating poetry. On the same side, two entirely hand-engraved hemispheres evoke the spherical nature of the terrestrial and lunar globes. The carriage and tourbillon bridges are also entirely hand-engraved, despite their delicate nature and the tiny amount of surface area available.

The technical intricacy of this spatial vision of time inspired the technicians and watchmakers at BOVET 1882 and its DIMIER 1738 Manufacture to devise a movement based on resolutely innovative methods, which led to the filing of two patents. This approach led to a totally original and modern architecture that remains firmly rooted in the values and demands of craftsmanship and high watchmaking that are the essence of BOVET. Thus, the incline that describes the movement between the top of the minutes dial and the tourbillon, and the use of the hemispheres, naturally necessitated a new direction for the design of the case which is completely consistent with the vision of this timepiece. A domed sapphire crystal with a very pronounced curve therefore crowns the case of this Shooting Star® Tourbillon. But the designers did not stop there. To open the world of this timepiece to the infinite, the watch middle follows a pronounced oblique incline along the 12 o’clock to 6 o’clock axis. The hours disk corrector is positioned at 12 o’clock, for a supremely ergonomic display and positioning that confirm the symmetry of the watch.

The presence of a total of seven domes, including the four hemispheres of the movement, the dials, the tourbillon carriage and the upper crystal lend the ultimate finishing touch to this timepiece.

Before the Récital 18 Shooting Star® Tourbillon, the notion of infinity was defined by two closely related concepts alone: space and time. To these we must now add the passion of Pascal Raffy and the craftsmen of the House of BOVET, which has once again proved that it has no limits.

About BOVET:
BOVET 1822 is a Swiss Manufacturer of luxury timepieces whose origins date back to 1822, the year in which Edouard Bovet founded their workshop in the picturesque Val-de-Travers region of Switzerland. BOVET is renowned for its pocket watches manufactured for the Chinese market in the 19th century. Today, under the guidance and ownership of Pascal Raffy, a visionary with a passion for Haute Horlogerie, BOVET is thriving, manufacturing unique timepieces distinguished by their pocket watch inspired form. From extraordinary complications such as tourbillons and minute repeaters, to rare artisanal crafts such as enamel painting and fleurisanne engraving, each BOVET timepiece is brought to life under the practiced hand of a BOVET master watchmaker. With a highly limited production annually, BOVET seeks to preserve and cultivate the art and craft of traditional watchmaking, while delighting connoisseurs and collectors.

For additional information please visit:www.bovet.com



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#DesignerSpotlight Ilgiz F. for Bovet 1822 #WatchesToWatch #SilentSaturday

January 30, 2016, 1:00 pm
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I know - for a blog that doesn't really feature watches...TWO IN A ROW!  ...and the same brand!



From the Horsemen of the Apocalypse Series
Fired enamel miniature painting in two collections Floral and Horsemen of the Apocalyse  by Ilgiz F.

BOVET 1822 is proud to announce its partnership with Ilgiz F and unveil the exclusive collection born from this collaboration.

http://www.bovet.com/timepiece/amadeo-fleurier-fired-enamel-painting-by-ilgiz-f-af43588-c12346-pu-p



From award winning enamelist ILGIZ F.


for more on the collection see:
http://www.bovet.com/timepiece/amadeo-fleurier-fired-enamel-painting-by-ilgiz-f-af43588-c12346-pu-p/

About BOVET:
BOVET 1822 is a Swiss Manufacturer of luxury timepieces whose origins date back to 1822, the year in which Edouard Bovet founded their workshop in the picturesque Val-de-Travers region of Switzerland. BOVET is renowned for its pocket watches manufactured for the Chinese market in the 19th century. Today, under the guidance and ownership of Pascal Raffy, a visionary with a passion for Haute Horlogerie, BOVET is thriving, manufacturing unique timepieces distinguished by their pocket watch inspired form. From extraordinary complications such as tourbillons and minute repeaters, to rare artisanal crafts such as enamel painting and fleurisanne engraving, each BOVET timepiece is brought to life under the practiced hand of a BOVET master watchmaker. With a highly limited production annually, BOVET seeks to preserve and cultivate the art and craft of traditional watchmaking, while delighting connoisseurs and collectors.

For additional information please visit:www.bovet.com
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