During this conversation, we will explore the remarkable career journey of Lucia Silvestri at Bulgari spanning over 40 years. Beginning as an assistant to Gianni Bulgari, Lucia transitions into stone buying and makes significant contributions to high jewelry design while shadowing Paolo Bulgari, ultimately ascending to the role of creative director of the company. We …
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The mysterious allure of coloured stones can’t be fully explained in words. The glimmer of an emerald, the fire inside a ruby, the aquatic depth of a blue sapphire. Ancient scriptures inform us of the elite position archaic communities afforded gem cutters, because they were the keepers of a mineral secrets. The magicians who could …
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The diamond comes in different shapes and packaging. Whether we’re talking about rough lots for sales, mixed for small diameters, center stones, old-mine diamonds, it’s diamond. However, the customers for these stones are not the same and the storytelling that accompanies them is different. Having become an essential part of jewelry and watchmaking, the diamond …
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Within the history of the lapidary arts, the so-called “cabochon” cut is considered one of the oldest techniques of cutting gems. If faceted cuts emerged between the 14th-15th centuries, the cabochon was known over 4000 years before. Its name comes from the French “caboche”, which means “head”, due to the specific shape it offers the …
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La jeune République, soucieuse d’éradiquer la possibilité du retour d’un régime monarchique, décide en décembre 1886 de la vente de la collection des Diamants de la Couronne de France, que le roi François 1er avait pourtant décrété inaliénable en 1530. Huit joyaux sont néanmoins alors réservés pour le musée du Louvre, notamment le spinelle dit …
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Dans le cadre du concours sur la photomicrographie proposé durant l’édition de mai 2024, différents professionnels de la gemmologie se réunissent autour d’une table ronde. Ils évoqueront ensemble la place et l’utilisation des inclusions dans l’expertise, le négoce et la connaissance des gemmes. Les intervenants gemmologues seront issus des domaines de l’enseignement, de la recherche …
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Join Robin Hansen, Curator of Minerals and Gems at the Natural History Museum, and Helen Molesworth, Senior Curator of Jewellery at the Victoria and Albert Museum, in conversation as they share some of the most special gems and jewels in their collections in London and some of the secret stories behind them. From magical and …
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Ceremony Award for the following student projects:
This panel discussion will offer a dual perspective on opals’ evolution. Kathia Pinckernelle will focus on historical aspects and the use of opals in jewellery, tracing opal’s cultural significance through time. Dr. Boris Chauviré will delve into scientific understanding, discussing past and present discoveries about opal formation and properties. This interdisciplinary approach will shed light …
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L’univers de la joaillerie est en plein développement et les grandes Maisons ainsi que les marques bijoux et accessoires sont à la recherche de talents créatifs pour développer leurs projets de collection, autant accessibles qu’avant-garde. Comment donc se confronter avec ce scénario, préparer son portfolio, bâtir sa propre image de créateur-créatrice pour répondre aux demandes …
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Moderator: Fabienne Reybaud (Journalist, Author) Philippe Scordia (Former Dior Jewellery Director, Consultant)Margaux Allaire (Partner, Imagem)Brice Decque (Founding Partner, Imagem)Juergen Schuetz (President, Emil Weis Opals)