Archaic communities possessed a deep understanding of gems, long before such knowledge reached the West, where it emerged much later through trade and scholarly exchanges. Meticulously documented in sacred texts, trade records, and state treatises, this wisdom shaped the way gems were valued and used. In this illuminating talk, gem expert, journalist, and author Richa …
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Violaine Bigot, Laurent Cartier and Kathia Pinckernelle will discuss how Art Deco jewellery defied convention by looking at materials, techniques, patterns, gems, colours and more. Speakers:
Tous les métiers reliés aux gemmes se retrouvent dans un bon atelier lapidaire. Négoce, créativité, innovation, valorisation, transmission. Notre panel nous offrira une véritable incursion dans une étape cruciale de la mise en beauté des gemmes. Intervenants :
Quel est le point commun entre le Hope et le Koh-i-Noor ? Entre le Régent et l’Orlov ? Ce sont des diamants de Golconde. Pourquoi ces pierres, extraites des anciennes mines du Deccan en Inde, sont-elles devenues mythiques ?Read more La table ronde du 8 mai, animée par Gabrielle de Montmorin, réunira deux approches complémentaires …
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Parmi les pierres précieuses les plus convoitées, l’émeraude colombienne fascine autant par sa couleur unique que par l’histoire complexe qui l’accompagne. Cette conférence propose d’en retracer les grandes étapes, depuis son extraction par les Muiscas, bien avant l’arrivée des Européens, jusqu’à la redécouverte des mines oubliées de Chivor à la fin du XIXe siècle. À …
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The ‘Flames of Opal Essence’ Exhibition at GemGenève, in May 2024, showcased the captivating beauty of these precious stones. Opals from around the world were displayed, highlighting their unique play of colours. Visitors were able to admire both raw stones and jewellery creations, celebrating the natural diversity and the craftsmanship of the artisans. The exhibition …
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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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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) Joel Price (Joel Price Inc.) The “Opals: Market & Trends” conference at GemGenève brought together a distinguished panel of experts, including Philippe Scordia, Margaux Allaire, Brice Decque, Juergen Schuetz, and Joel …
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La Newsletter Professionnelle d’Art Media Agency (AMA) est une publication disponible en français et en anglais. Sur environ 40 pages et plus de 100 articles, elle détaille toute l’actualité du marché de l’art international.
The Art Media Agency (AMA) Professional Newsletter is a publication available in French and English. With approximately 40 pages and more than 100 articles, it details all the news of the international art market.
La Newsletter Professionnelle d’Art Media Agency (AMA) est une publication disponible en français et en anglais. Sur environ 40 pages et plus de 100 articles, elle détaille toute l’actualité du marché de l’art international.