Category: Jewelry

Latest World Art News about Modern, Vintage, and Antique Jewellery

6th Edition of GEMGENรˆVE Jewellery Exhibition Will Feature Emerging Talents & New Designers

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Hosted by Nadรจge Totah, the 6th Edition of GemGenรจve is proud to welcome new talented jewellery designers who will have the opportunity to exhibit their shining creations in a dedicated space. Their jewellery art offer a fascinating glimpse into a very different universe of ideas and inspirations, a world of innovation and ingenuity that highlights each creatorโ€™s individuality. With very different styles and techniques, each designer draws inspiration from the mysteries of nature in order, as they explain, to create collections imbued with the powerful symbolism that has always been an essential element of jewels. All of these designs share a common focus: the meaning, message and role of the jewel, far beyond the purely ornamental, giving them a value that exceeds their intrinsic worth. Above all, the gemstone is and has always been a talisman to protect and invoke goodwill; a talisman to keep close to us at all times, reminding us to live in a harmony of body, heart and soul.

Rough Diamond Financing – Sarine and DELGATTO Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement

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Until now assessing rough diamonds was an inaccurate subjective process, at best. This, alongย  with the difficulty in providing unique identification means, reduced their attractiveness as collateral.ย  The DDFF and Sarine’s groundbreaking cooperation utilizes Sarineโ€™s various proven industry leading technologies, including the Galaxyยฎ and DiaExpertยฎ platforms along with the Advisorยฎ andย  related software processes, to accurately, objectively and rapidly evaluate rough diamonds, as wellย  as uniquely tagging them, with the result being the ability to reliably ascertain the optimally producedย  polished diamonds’ potential value, and hence confidently provide financing. The DDFF will applyย  Sarineโ€™s technologies to evaluate if the rough diamond is eligible for the requested financing, andย  at what level.ย 

Sarine signs an MOU to acquire a majority stake in New York’s Gem Certification & Assurance Lab (GCAL)

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Hod Hasharon (Israel), 11 January 2023 โ€“ Singapore Exchange Mainboard listed Sarine Technologies Ltd (โ€œSarineโ€ and along with its subsidiaries โ€œthe Groupโ€) (U77:SI; SARN.TA), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of precision technology ย products for the evaluation, planning, processing, measurement, grading and trading of diamonds ย and gems, is pleased to announce the signing of a non-binding MOU to purchase, subject to the ย usual due diligence reviews and to reaching and executing a definitive agreement, a majority share ย of GCAL against an all cash consideration.

The Gem Certification & Assurance Lab, Inc. GCAL is a highly respected gemological laboratory ย founded in 2001 by Mr. Don Palmieri, a veteran of over 50 years in the diamond industry, and his ย wife, Pamela. Today, it operates as a family-owned business in New York City, on the city’s famous ย Diamond Way, at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 47th Street, with son Angelo in the role of Chief ย Operations Officer (COO). GCAL provides services for the grading and certification of natural and ย lab-grown diamonds, coloured diamonds, coloured gemstones, pearls and precious metals.

What does World’s Best AI ‘ChatGPT’ think about Top Art, Antiques, and Collectibles? We Asked!

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The World Art News asked the World’s Leading Artificial Intelligence system ‘ChatGPT’ to write an article about top art, antiques, and collectibles. In less than a minute we received a shockingly good art story written entirely by a machine! We did not edit a single word or punctuation. This is what the AI wrote:

“Art as an investment has been a popular choice for centuries, with many investors purchasing pieces by well-known artists with the hope of selling them at a higher price in the future. The art market has seen some significant booms in recent years, with the value of certain artists and pieces skyrocketing. However, it’s important to note that the art market can be highly speculative and illiquid, and values can fluctuate greatly. The art market’s value is also often driven by the market sentiments, trends, and the demand for certain artists.”

DISCOVERED: Stunning 1880 Masonic Grand Master’s Gold Jewel โ€“ One of the Largest in the World | Exclusive Photos

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The world has been fascinated with Freemasons for centuries.

Countless books, articles, documentaries, even Hollywood films have been made about this ancient society.

Yet, most people don’t really know much about the Masonry, their history, culture, traditions, and they certainly don’t often encounter Masonic artifacts in their daily lives.

For this reason The World Art News is especially excited to share with our audience Exclusive HD Photos of one of the largest and most spectacular Masonic Gold Jewels in North America and possibly the World!

Top 10 Micromosaics Through the Ages

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Micromosaics were first made in Mesopotamia some six thousand years ago. In the late 18th century this long surviving technique became a decorative art and was often used in jewellery.

It has a large presence in Switzerland and GemGenรจve is on a mission to make it fashionable again. Which is why this autumn they dedicated an entire exhibition space to the Magnificent Art of Micromosaics!

From Switzerland to Italy, from Villa Boscรฉaz to the Gilbert Collection at the V&A Museum, from the the Doves of Pliny to the The Dream of Karpa Koรฏ bracelet by Maurizio Fioravanti, the exhibition “Micromosaics Through The Ages” offers visitors an overview of this lost art and expertise through unpretentious scenography.

Top 10 Jewelry Pieces from Igor Carl Fabergรฉ to be Exhibited for the First Time at GemGenรจve

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While the popular knowledge about the Fabergรฉ is focused on the Imperial Easter Eggs, commissioned by the Russia Royal family and other famous patrons, the Igor Carl Fabergรฉ Foundation decided to offer a different approach by presenting “New Finds” and little known items as a point of departure for this exhibition. By presenting more than 100 pieces from private collections, the Igor Carl Fabergรฉ Foundation is offering a glimpse into the richness and versatility of the Fabergรฉ workshops.

Many collected rarities have not been previously shown in Switzerland or Europe at large and some are being presented for the first time!

PIGUET HISTORICAL AUCTION: The World Swiss Foundation & The Minkoff Collection | Total $3-4 Million

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PIGUET HISTORICAL AUCTION – Total Estimate: 3-4 Million CHF

The World Swiss Foundation – over 500 lots.

The Minkoff Collection – over 300 lots.

Rare oil painting by Ferdinand Hodler.

Bronze by Rembrandt Bugatti from Alain Delon’s collection.

Many exceptional historical treasures are listed at auction for the First Time!

20 – 21 September, 2022 | Geneva, Switzerland

Igor Carl Fabergรฉ Foundation to Celebrate 40th Anniversary

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Nephrite Egg I.C. Faberge Foundation

The Foundation of Igor Carl Fabergรฉ, with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, aims to raise awareness of the work and life of Carl Fabergรฉ during his time as a jeweler at the Imperial Court in St. Petersburg, Russia.

It brings together many books, publications, memorabilia, and other historic objects relating to his professional artistic activity.

The same aim also extends to his grandson, Igor Carl Fabergรฉ and his personal works of jewellery art.

The committee has decided to celebrate Foundationโ€™s 40th anniversary as well as the date of passing of Igor Carl Fabergรฉ by bringing together collectors and enthusiasts from all over the world to their headquarters, where a unique exhibition will be held.

GemGenรจve is Back in November โ€ฆ with Fabergรฉ!

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GENEVA, 23 AUGUST 2022 โ€“ Itโ€™s official! By popular demand from its exhibitors, GemGenรจve is holding a second, exceptional edition again this year in Geneva. โ€œWe had initially planned to hold only one edition, in May 2022. Following calls from our exhibitors, weยดve decided to organize a second edition in autumn 2022 in Geneva, but this shouldnโ€™t become standard practice in the futureโ€, emphasizes Ronny Totah.

The 5th meeting of gemology and jewellery professionals and enthusiasts will therefore open its doors from Thursday, 3rd November to Sunday, 6th November in Palexpo, this time in Hall 6. It will coincide once again with the major autumnal auction sales of the Geneva Luxury Week.