This presentation explores the fantastic world of semi-precious stones and their use in pictorial mosaics, a rare and sophisticated art that exploits the natural chromatic qualities of hardstones to create what really is a painting in stone.In the Florentine late Renaissance, lapidaries at the Granducal court of the Medici family were fascinated by the infinite …
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This new educational-promotional session at GemGenève will provide a unique opportunity for exhibitors to share with the audience their most favorite Art Deco jewel and explain the reasons of their particular choice. What will become apparent is how behind each great jewel there is always a great expert with an exceptional eye. Amanda Triossi will …
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An excursus with some of the key protagonists of vintage and antique jewelry industry with the aim to better focus on what is next and what is changing in the overall business model. Through the panelists’ testimonies, we will discover in which way vintage and antique jewelry is playing a strong role in the industry …
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Le sujet de la table ronde gravite autour de l’approvisionnement des matières gemmes. Comment trouve t’on nos gemmes? À travers quels critères se prennent les décisions d’achat ? Marketing, éthique, communication, voici des notions que vous retrouverez durant cette rencontre.
Couvrant une période de 4000 ans, Anna présentera des solutions de fermoirs mettant en parallèle des fermoirs anciens et contemporains. Une étude spécifique mettra en lumière les recherches ayant abouti à la découverte de l’origine de la boite-cliquet – révélée pour le première fois. Une seconde étude mettra l’accent sur les fermoirs d’Europe du Nord et …
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In this talk, jewellery historian Vivienne Becker celebrates the extraordinary work of renowned artist, sculptor, poet-goldsmith, Daniel Brush, who died late last year. Charting the course of his career that spanned more than 50 years, she explains the philosophy, thought-provoking ideas and obsessive preoccupations that stimulated his febrile imagination and drove the awe-inspiring techniques that …
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Les automates ; ces merveilles d’art, de poésie et d’ingénierie animés par des mécanismes horlogers tels que des engrenages et des ressorts imitent la vie et nous fascinent depuis des siècles. Intimement liés à l’horlogerie et à son histoire, ces objets de mécanique d’art restent moins connus que nos célèbres montres suisses ! Et pourtant, …
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Journalist, Richa Goyal Sikri explores the complex fabric of India’s love affair with jewels, it’s 5,000 year-old history, notable periods, differences within the Indian subcontinent, and how India has influenced jewellery styles beyond it’s shores. The second part of Richa’s presentation will de-mystify the ancient polki-kundan technique of jewellery craftsmanship involving the setting of wafer-thin …
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