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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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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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.
Violaine Bigot, Laurent Cartier and Kathia Pinckernelle This conversation will delve into the rich history of pearls, tracing their allure and significance back to antiquity. From ancient civilizations to modern-day luxury, this discussion will unveil the timeless fascination with pearls and the enduring appeal to imitate and cultivate them. Discover how pearls have been treasured …
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Association Gemmologie & FrancophonieChloé Picard et Martial Bonnet (modérateurs), Marie Chabrol et Céline-Rose David Acheter un bijou ancien, c’est – souvent – acheter un bout d’histoire et parfois même un fragment de la grande Histoire. Valeur sentimentale, valeur historique et valeur financière sont souvent accolées à la notion d’ancienneté. Et pourtant, les matières qui les …
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Gislain Aucremanne A symbol of rebirth and transformation, the snake motif has crossed civilizations and legends of all eras. Since time immemorial, this creature has fascinated the human imagination with its ability to renew itself by changing its skin, to remain in contact with the earth and at the same time to rise from it, …
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Amanda Triossi (moderator), Dominik Biehler, Lindsey Miller and Celeste Wu This conversation will provide a unique opportunity for Gem Genève exhibitors to share with the audience their most favorite jewel from the 1940s and explain the reasons of their particular choice. What will become apparent is how behind each great jewel there is a great …
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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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