“De l’épouse d’Henry VIII, exécutée en 1536 à ses représentations contemporaines, en passant par l’opéra de Donizetti, la figure d’Anne Boleyn a traversé les âges et gagné le statut d’icône.Comment l’image de celle dont on n’a que des représentations posthumes – le fameux portrait au « collier initiale » – nous parle du rapport de …
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In 1925, the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts was held in Paris, welcoming 21 countries and 15,000 exhibitors. This major event revived luxury industries and established a style that would later be called “Art Deco”, in homage to this exhibition. If Paris was the place of development of this trend, its inspirations …
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En 1925, se tient à Paris l’Exposition internationale des Arts décoratifs et industriels modernes, accueillant 21 pays et 15 000 exposants. Cet événement majeur va relancer les industries du luxe et asseoir un style que l’on nommera plus tard « Art déco », en hommage à cette exposition. Si Paris a été le lieu de …
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This talk will introduce Marina B striking jewels, undoubtedly among the most iconic designs of the 1980s designed by Marina Bulgari Spaccarelli – a member of the Bulgari family and one of the most outstanding 20th century female high jewellery designer. The genesis of Marina B designs, her innovations and her legacy will be explored …
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In this talk, jewelry historian Vivienne Becker tells the life story of Aldo Cipullo, most famous as the creator of the iconic Cartier Love bracelet and the Juste un Clou Nail. She explains the background to her new book on Cipullo, her research, discoveries and her work with Aldo’s brother, Renato Cipullo. She charts the …
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* Public vote and award to the selected HEAD x GTG x GemGenève project, in partnership with SSEF – n°D57 * Public vote and award to the selected ETVJ – CFP Arts Geneva project Gender Fluid, in partnership with the SSEF and the Association Romande des Métiers de la Bijouterie (ASMEBI) – n°D55 * Eric …
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The art of enamel in Russia is intricately tied to the ancient cultural traditions of the Byzantine Empire, which spread to the territory of Egypt, France, and Italy, becoming the foundation of the technical traditions of enamel art in these countries. Already in the 4th century BC, the Tauric Peninsula was known for golden jewelry …
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This talk is informative but at the same time it is an entertaining presentation which will introduce the audience to the stylistic development of the necklace.The lecture will touch upon the origin in the Western world of the necklace and then focus on more recent times. This overview will enable the audience not only to …
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During this panel discussion, 5 jewellery experts come together to explore the emotional connection we have to jewellery and its effect on people. Speakers will unpack why we are so drawn to jewellery, and how it is cherished by societies across the globe throughout the centuries – even through the toughest times! If you are …
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As the flow of coloured gemstones from traditional deposits has reduced to a trickle, Africa has emerged as the primary source of gemstones feeding our voracious appetite for colour. However, when we look at the price of a precious gem with an Africa tag, it continues to be ranked below better known sources such as …
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La couleur est un des critères majeurs lorsque l’humain essaie de décrire la beauté. C’est d’autant plus vrai en gemmologie où la couleur peut même définir des variétés (e.g rubis pour le corindon rouge). Certaines couleurs sont même devenues des symboles de l’excellence (Pigeon Blood, Padparacha). Pendant cette table ronde, le but est d’évaluer l’importance …
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As we settle into the 2020s, 100 years after the original Modern Movement, there are signs of a new modernist approach to jewellery design; graphic compositions of form, line, colour and texture, often made possible by new high-tech materials and techniques. In this talk, jewellery historian Vivienne Becker, curator of the Designer Vivarium, traces the …
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