Parmi nos artisans d’art présents, rencontrez Laurent Jolliet, le dernier chaîniste de Suisse qui perpétue un savoir-faire ancestral depuis des générations. Laurent Jolliet apprend le métier de chaîniste chez Gay-Frères à Genève avant de reprendre l’atelier de Michel Hess en 2005. Depuis, il crée et répare des bijoux pour des particuliers et des grandes marques …
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In November 2023, at the very heart of the GemGenève show, the ‘Pearl Odyssey’ exhibition took place. It offered the curious a captivating immersion into the fascinating world of pearls. Divided into several chapters, the exhibition revealed the many facets of these gems, from their mysterious origins to their prominent place in contemporary crafts. The …
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The art of enameling, which transforms the ordinary into the sublime, reaches its peak in the skillful hands of jewelers-enamelers. Like contemporary alchemists, these masters deftly manipulate the delicate fusion of glass and metal to create unique pieces infused with timeless beauty. Every brushstroke, every shade, tells a story, making enamel a means of expression …
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Engraving, often underestimated in the artistic realm, proves to be a subtle combination of strength and finesse. Engravers transform raw surfaces into delicately sculpted works, preserving the very essence of the material. Every chisel stroke, every groove, is executed with extreme precision to breathe life into timeless pieces. It’s a journey between the tool and …
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Découvrez l’art du vitrail avec Béatrice Binétruy, qui réinvente cet art ancien mêlant tradition et innovation. D’origine franco-suisse, formée en illustration, elle a reconverti sa carrière dans le vitrail en Suisse, où elle travaille depuis 2020 à Monthey. Elle crée et restaure des vitraux, fabrique des objets décoratifs en verre mais également des bijoux avec …
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The art of marquetry, a subtle alliance of wood and creativity, elevates craftsmanship to the status of art. This ancient technique demands millimeter precision in the selection, cutting, and assembly of different wood species. Each piece, chosen with care, merges into an elaborate puzzle, creating visually stunning patterns. The meticulous assembly reveals the skill of …
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Gold lace represents the harmonious union between the airy delicacy of lace and the precious splendor of gold. Initiated in the workshops of royal courts, this form of craftsmanship sees the expert hands of lacemakers transform golden threads into pieces of unparalleled elegance. Beyond adorning noble clothing, gold lace also enhances accessories and liturgical elements, …
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Recorded in May 2025 amidst the vibrant atmosphere of GemGenève, this episode of Il était une fois… le bijou takes listeners on a journey into one of the jewellery world’s rarest treasures: green tanzanite. In the ever-expanding cosmos of jewellery, GemGenève has become a true cultural event, gathering diverse voices and subjects like constellations within a shared …
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In the fascinating world of jewellery, the themes explored are as rich and diverse as the galaxies orbiting within the planetary system so brilliantly created by GemGenève. A true cultural event, GemGenève offers both exhibitors and visitors a deep dive into the jewellery universe, while also shedding light on the industry’s current challenges. Anne Desmarest …
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In the seventh season of her jewellery-themed podcast Il était une fois le bijou, Anne Desmarest de Jotemps explores the captivating world of tsavorite and Paraíba — two vibrant, on-trend gemstones. Recorded at GemGenève, a cultural event renowned for its rich diversity of jewellery-related topics, this episode brings together voices from across the gem industry: Théodore …
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Dans le cosmos qu’est le monde de la joaillerie, les sujets sont nombreux et variés, telles autant de galaxies qui gravitent ensemble dans le système planétaire joaillier que GemGenève a construit. Ce salon, devenu un véritable événement culturel, offre à ses exposants comme à ses visiteurs un ensemble de thématiques à explorer autour du bijou, …
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For this episode, Anne Desmarest de Jotemps present to you a collector’s stone: Grandidierite. We don’t yet know if the big houses will create jewelry with this rare gem, but collectors are already snapping it up and even sellers are having trouble parting with it! Of course, this exceptional gem was present at Gemgeneve: Kunal …
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