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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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 …
Read more “Meet the Enameller… Matteo Stauffacher”
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 …
Read more “Meet the Engraver… Richard Lundin”
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 …
Read more “Meet the Marquetry Artist… Rose Saneuil”
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, …
Read more “Meet the Gold lace-maker… Sara Bran”
Podcast créé par Anne Desmarest de Jotemps Les femmes de la joaillerie sont passionnées et cultivées, intelligentes et créatives, bosseuses et imaginatives. Elles sont brillantes ! On imagine le monde des bijoux comme un secteur léger et opulent. La réalité est autre. C’est un monde qui exige l’excellence dans tous les domaines, un monde de …
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Pour cette émission, je vous propose d’explorer une nouvelle nébuleuse, celle des perles ou plutôt la planète où l’on prend soin de ses perles. Alors j’ai avec moi Sabine Gyger l’enfileuse et peleuse de perles qui a inscrit son savoir faire si particulier à l’Unesco. Elle nous explique sa technique si particulière d’enfilage des perles qui n’utilise …
Read more “Les Univers de GemGenève #8”
In the cosmos of the world jewelry, subjects are as numerous and diverse as the galaxies that gravitate together in the jewellery planetary system that GemGenève has built. GemGenève, which has become a cultural event, offers to theirs exhibitors and visitors a wide range of topics around jewelry and provide their knowledges and current issues. …
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Through patient and precise craftsmanship, Justin K.Prim and Victoria Raynaud unveil the hidden beauty concealed within each stone. With careful strokes of the grinding wheel and delicate cuts, they reveal the intricate patterns, vibrant colors, and stunning translucency that lie within. This video reveals the lapidarist’s mastery over their tools and their ability to breathe …
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Discover the intricate artistry of pearl peeling and immerse yourself in the delicate beauty of Sabine Gyger’s craftsmanship. The meticulous process of pearl peeling is a delicate dance between skill and patience, transforming raw pearls into lustrous gems. With each stroke of the peeler’s tool, the hidden beauty within is revealed, born of care and …
Read more “Meet the Pearl Threader…. Sabine Gyger”
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of ‘La Villa des Arts Perdus’, where a symphony of creativity unfolds. A series of captivating video unveils the extraordinary artistry of diverse artisan jewelers, each weaving their unique stories into stunning jewels. The aim of the Villa was to put the spotlight on craftsmen and jewellery know-how. Craftsmen …
Read more “Meet the Pearl Peeler… Sabine Gyger”