The jewelry of Ilgiz Fazulzyanov hits the Kremlin

The Moscow Kremlin will showcase the jewelry works and techniques of Ilgiz Fazulzyanov, between April 1st and July 31st, 2016, at the Belfry Tower.

The exhibition named “Jewels Inspired by Nature. Ilgiz F.” displays the evolution of Fazulzyanov’s work through time (1996-2016), as well as the first student works, drawings, sketches, and the most recognized masterpieces.

Ilgiz Fazulzyanov is the first jeweler since Fabergé to be honored with a solo exhibition in the iconic Kremlin. Visitors will be able to discover his creative process from the early ideas to the final steps of jewelry making.

Diamonds: there is a lot more about them than the beauty that meets the eye | Photo: Shutterstock

10 curious facts about diamonds

The king of precious gemstones, the fiery diamond is an ancient and eternal treasure, full of mystery and secrets.

Pamela Love publishes her “Muses & Manifestations”

“Pamela Love: Muses & Manifestations” shows the jewelry designer’s work and ethos in a creative, raw and spiritual way.

The new book, presented as a “personally curated monograph,” allows the reader inside Pamela Love’s unique universe, revealing her inspirations and the whimsical, iconographic world behind her contemporary creations.

Still life compositions of jewelry pieces with objects and ephemera, photographs from Love’s collections and travel snapshots piece together the volume, evoking influences such as alchemy, astrology, botany and the textures and materials of Southwest America.

Cleaning jewelry: learn how to make your favorite jewels shine brighter and last longer | Photo: Shutterstock

How to clean jewelry

Carefully and correctly cleaning your jewelry is a good way of maintaining your favorite pieces in perfect conditions. Learn how to make your precious jewels shine brighter and last longer.

Dust, dirt, grease and tarnish can damage noble metals and precious stones. With time, the interaction with these jewelry’s dangerous enemies may result in broken pieces or lackluster gemstones. A clean and brilliant gemstone will always outshine a pale stone that has been uncared for.

But before venturing into cleaning your precious jewels, it is important to know that some rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and gems need professional care and treatment, such as ultrasonic cleaning or steam cleaning. Depending on what’s at stake, it may be a good idea to ask for a professional’s advice first.

NDT produces the world’s largest lab-grown blue diamond

Meet the world’s largest lab-grown blue diamond, a 5.03-carat VS1 stone.

The man-made diamond was produced by New Diamond Technology (NDT). The high clarity diamond has minor inclusions that can only be visible with magnification.

“Our aim is to take a rightful place in the lab-grown diamond market as we gain increasing interest from the worldwide jewelry industry. The opportunities are unlimited!” stresses Tamazi Khikhinashvili, president of NDT.

Italian museum explores nine worlds of jewelry

The Museo del Gioiello is a permanent museum exclusively dedicated to jewelry, located in Vicenza, Italy.

Visitors are invited to discover and explore the different facets of jewelry through the eyes of international experts in nine thematic rooms and temporary exhibitions.

The museum, directed and curated by Italy’s renowned jewelry expert Alba Cappellieri, professor of Jewellery Design at the Polytechnic of Milan, opened in 2014 and occupies a space of 410m2 inside the iconic Palladian Basilica.

3D-printed jewelry collection debuts at Toronto Fashion Week

Toronto-based brand Daniel Christian Tang brought high technology to the field of fine jewelry, transforming 3D prints into signature pieces that celebrate nature, architecture and art. The new Icon collection will be revealed at Toronto Fashion Week.

Daniel Christian Tang was founded by Luca Daniel Lavorato, Mario Christian Lavorato and Heng Tang, and brings a new approach to the jewelry market: 3D-printed luxury jewelry, affordable and eco-friendly, in precious metals and unique shapes of pure artistry.

Heng Tang and Mario Christian Lavorato met while attending the prestigious Masters of Architecture (M.arch) program of the University of Toronto. Their work with digital fabrication and 3D printing sparked the idea of turning the files and designs they created for architecture into wearable pieces of art.

Baselworld: the world's ultimate luxury industry trade show | Photo: Baselworld

What is Baselworld?

Founded in 1917, Baselworld is the most important event on the planet for jewelry, gemstones, and timepieces. Let’s take a look at what made Baselworld the world’s ultimate luxury trade show.

The city of Basel, in Switzerland, is home to 175,000 citizens. However, when Baselworld touches down, the country’s third most populous municipality nearly doubles its residents.

The rehearsal for what would become Baselworld was run for the first time in 1917. Back then, the “Schweizer Mustermesse Basel” (muba) showcased a special fair for jewelry and watchmakers.

Jewelry: know when and how to buy and sell your favorite rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings | Photo: Shutterstock

What you need to know about buying and selling jewelry

Jewels are exciting, and our connection to them is often emotional. However, on a more rational level, they can also be a good source of investment. How and when should you buy and sell jewelry and gemstones?

The largest jewelry collections in the world belong to passionate enthusiasts and savvy investors. Although different, both have two things in common: they have a deep understanding of the industry, and they all know that diamonds, pearls, and other gemstones play in volatile markets.

Gold, silver, and platinum are also bought as an investment, just like stock traders sell and buy company shares on a daily basis.

Wine and gemstones: both unique and full of character | Photo: Creative Commons

What if gemstones were fine wines?

Fine wines are often deemed as precious, fascinating or otherworldly, much like the alluring and eternal gemstones. We brought together the world of wines and gems, and the result is perfect luxury and inspiration.

Just like a gemstone, every wine is unique. Each wine has its character, color, taste and uniqueness, and its production process is almost as complex and intricate as the formation of a mineral crystal.

Some fine wines are even more valuable and rare than certain precious and semi-precious minerals. If a crystal is formed on a particular kind of rock and its beauty is a result of different components, wine speaks of its terroir, specific climatic conditions and grape blends.

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