Last Week's Hits
Most notable stories from last week were…
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Once again! Two weeks in a row ...
1.) Clash of the Diamonds!
Natural Diamonds vs. Synthetic Diamonds
How will things shake out? Will Synthetic Diamond take its place as another synthetic gem material, or will it engulf the diamond market as cultured pearls did to the natural pearls market?
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2.) "Never Stop Innovating: Gem Artist Chi Huynh"
“Never Stop Innovating: Gem Artist Chi Huynh”
You should definitely read this.
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We are taking a bit of a holiday break,
but here are a few items we thought you might enjoy. See you next week!
On To This Week's News!
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From Mine to Rostrum
Sotheby's to Auction one of the
Greatest Gem Discoveries of the Century
at 55.22 carats, the rare gemstone is the largest
& most valuable ruby to ever appear at auction
... expected to achieve in excess of $30 million
unearthed in Mozambique, and cut from a 101 carat rough
The world's largest gem-quality ruby in existence – the ESTRELA DE FURA 55.22 will highlight Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels auction this June.
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19th Annual Sinkankas Symposium
SAN DIEGO COUNTY GEMS AND MINERALS
Named for one of the most distinguished and influential figures in gemology and mineralogy, the Sinkankas Symposium is an annual one-day event featuring presentations by noted specialists working in diverse gem-related disciplines. The theme for 2023 will be San Diego County Gems and Minerals. The Nineteenth Annual Sinkankas Symposium will convene on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the GIA worldwide headquarters and Robert Mouawad Campus in Carlsbad, California.
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Snakes on Rodeo Drive:
Inside Bulgari’s Serpenti Jewelry Pop-Up
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Snakes slither, cobras strike and boas squeeze have instilled dread in people for millennia. But snakes also are objects of fascination — for their sly power and a cunning born of a singular evolution. Bulgari has recognized the allure of snakes for 75 years, ever since creating its now iconic Serpenti jewelry in 1948.
Famously worn by Elizabeth Taylor — of whom Richard Burton once remarked, “The only word she knows in Italian is Bulgari” ...
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Lebanese Jewellers:
Finding Inspiration amid crisis
A diaspora of makers are forging dazzling new paths
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Photography by Billy Ballard
Styling by Benjamin Canares
Whether in Beirut or scattered across the diaspora, a new wave of Lebanese designer-jewellers are digging deep into their rich heritage and the psyche of their crisis-torn nation, building a vibrant and often avant-garde visual language that is fast winning an international following.
This new generation isn’t going in for the usual romanticised cultural references or storytelling. Nor do they want to belong to a “group”; instead, they each, in their own way, weave together the influences and layers of civilisations that make up the Lebanese cultural identity – including Phoenician, Byzantine, Roman, Ottoman and French.
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More from Christie's:
The Unrivalled Jewellery Collection of
Heidi Horten: ‘These are the best of the best!’
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In May 2023, Christie’s in Geneva will offer the largest and most valuable private collection of jewels ever to come to auction, led by a curated selection from top 20th-century designers including Bulgari, Cartier, Harry Winston and Van Cleef & Arpels
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Santa Maria Tulpeltac | Mexico City | Mexico
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MAR 15, 2023 - MAY 14, 2023
The exhibition Cartier Design: A Living Legacy offers a journey through the history of the Maison and its iconic jewelry. But above all it provides an account of the Cartier style, its distinctive language and excellence of craftsmanship, and the transmission of this vocabulary over time. Through a selection of objects coming from the Cartier Collection as well as private collections, exhibition evidences how Cartier Living Heritage serves as an inspiring resource for designers as its creative repertoires continue to evolve through the permanent and universal curiosity of the Maison from generation to generation.
Crocodile necklace
Cartier Paris, special order, 1975
Provenance: María Félix (1914-2002)
Cartier Collection
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Anne Eisenhower’s Spectacular Jewels:
‘Once you’ve seen them, you’ll never forget them’
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When asked by Architectural Digest in 1990 — the same year she was named one of the publication’s Top 100 designers — to describe her interior design style, Anne Eisenhower responded, ‘Traditional, but for today’s living: comfortable, with a “lived-in” look; uncluttered without appearing austere.’ As known for her humble character as for her undeniable glamour, the late philanthropist and designer approached all aspects of her life with that same sense of effortless grace.
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The Scottish Gemmological Association
2023 Annual Conference
April 28th, 2023.
Smithsonian Craft Show
National Building Museum
May 3-7, 2023.
The Association for the Study of Jewelry & Related Arts
ASJRA’S 18th Annual Conference
“Iconic Jewelry Firms”
May 6-7, 2023.
International Gemmological Research Industries
NCJV Conference
“Sourcing gems and diamonds”
Brisbane 30th June – 3rd July, 2023
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Toktam Shekarriz:
Ground-breaking Creations
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You have a degree in computer science,
but you moved on to study fashion designing in Dubai.
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Passion is often the driving force that compels individuals to heed the call of their inner voice, even if it means deviating from their educational path. For Toktam Shekarriz, her heart’s yearning for the arts, culture, and nature led her to shift her career trajectory from computer science to jewellery designing.
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Why Lab-Grown Diamonds are Thriving
in a Volatile Market
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Lab-grown diamonds have been gaining popularity in recent years as an alternative to mined diamonds. With the current economic climate including the banking crisis in the USA, rumours of the US Govt. clamping down on Russian diamond imports, and the opening up of the Chinese market, many are wondering how the lab-grown diamond market will be impacted. According to the industry experts, there are a few key factors to consider.
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