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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Piaget's Extraleganza High Jewelry Collection in Photos
More from Robb Report Piaget Just Launched a Colorful High Jewelry Collection with '70s-Era Pizzazz Tiffany & Co. Takes Its Iconic Bird on a Rock to Watches Chanel's Latest High-Jewelry Collection Is Filled With Serious Sapphires and Diamonds Best of Robb Report The 25 Greatest Independent Watchmakers in the World The 10 Most Expensive Watches Sold at Auction in the 21st Century (So Far) 11 Stunning Jewelry Moments From the 2020 Oscars Click here to read the full article. A unique diamond necklace set with 1 cushion-cut blue sapphire of 9.26 carats from Madagascar and 19 fancy-shaped black Australian opals totaling 26.39 carats. A ring set with diamonds and four fancy-shaped black Australian opals totaling 6.64 carats. Earrings set with diamonds, a 2.06-carat pear-shaped blue sapphire and 2.02 carat pear-shaped blue sapphire (both from Madagascar), and two fancy-shaped black opeals of 1.82 carats. Earrings set with diamonds, chrysoprase, malachite, a 1.37-carat cushion-cut Colombian emerald, and a 1.28-carat Colombian emerald. A diamond, chrysoprase, and malachite ring topped off with a 2.65-carat Colombian emerald. A rose gold necklace set with diamonds, chrysoprase, troilite, and a 10.91-carat octagonal-cut Sri Lankan natural yellow sapphire with a matching bracelet and earrings. Part of a the Curved Artistry suite, these rose gold earrings are set with diamonds, chrysoprase, and troilite. A unique necklace set with sodalite, jasper, ruby rooot, chrysoprase, sugilite, verdite, and 1 pear-shaped D-IF diamond of 3.01 carats. A pair of earrings with sodalite, jasper, ruby rooot, chrysoprase, sugilite, verdite and one pear-shaped diamond of 1.01 carats and 1 pear-shaped diamond of 1.01 carats. A ring set with sodalite, jasper, rby rooot, chrysoprase, sugilite, verdite and a E-VVSI cushion-cut diamond of 3.02 carats. A ring set with diamonds, emeralds, and one Colombian emerald of 2.80 carats. A transformable white gold necklace set with diamonds and a 14.37-carat cushion-cut Colombian emerald. The pendant detaches to be worn as a brooch or worn on a chain. A white gold ring set with diamonds and an emerald-cut 4.59-carat Colombian emerald. A pair of white gold earrings set with diamonds, two cushion-cut 1.51-carat F-VVSI diamonds, 1 pear-shaped 2.61-carat Colombian emearld, and one pear-shaped 2.70-carat Colombian emerald. A rose-gold ring set wtih diamonds, spinels, rubies, and one cushion-cut orange-pink Tanzanian spinel of 2.14 carats. A unique rose-gold necklace set with diamonds, rubies, spinels, and one oval-cut red Tanzanian spinel of 10.01 carats and one cushion-cut orange-pink Tanzanian spinel of 2.65 carats. A pair of rose-gold earrings set with diamonds, spinels, rubies,one pear-shaped red Tanzanian spinel of 4.35 carats, one pear-shaped red Tanzanian spinel of 3.79 carats, and two pear-shaped F-VVS2 diamonds of 1.01 carats each. A pair of rose-gold earrings set with diamonds, spinels, rubies and one oval-cut orange-pink Tanzanian spienl of 1.52 carats and one oval-cut orange-pink spinel of 1.51 carats. A mobile clock sculpture made in collaboration with French artist, Alex Palenski, set in yellow gold with chrysoprase, petersite, verdite, and black opal and the company's signature Decor Palace engraving. Piaget24 1270P – Emperador – 1 A white gold tourbillon watch, limited to 8 pieces, set with malachite, diamonds, and chrysoprase. A pair of emerald and diamond cuff links set in white gold.
Forbes
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Marie Lichtenberg Bandana Turns Heads At The Couture Show
Marie Lichtenberg's high jewelry bandana, unveiled at the Couture Show Las Vegas this week. Marie Lichtenberg chose this week's Couture Show in Las Vegas to unveil her most technically ambitious piece yet, blending European high luxury craftsmanship with Far West style. And at $270,540, the haute bandana is also her highest value jewel so far, heralding a move towards high jewelry. The sage green suede bandana took 280 hours to make in Italian workshops, as artisans embroidered 386 hand-sculpted gold embellishments onto the cloth, an off-cut from a French luxury house. Gold beads, ruby-set stars, paisley-inspired teardrops and bezel-set diamonds are scattered across supple suede, fastened at the back with a gold bead chain. Rather than studding the cloth with gemstones, Lichtenberg tasked craftspeople with developing an embroidering technique that combines Italian gemstone mastery with French leather expertise in the hybrid jewel. Marie Lichtenberg's high jewelry bandana, unveiled at the Couture Show Las Vegas this week, features ... More 280g of gold, 17.68 carats of rubies and 3.09 carats of diamonds. Famously inspired by pop culture and Americana, Lichtenberg's diamond star pendants recently appeared on the cover of Rapaport magazine representing the US flag, in an issue that explored the impact of the recent rise in trade tariffs. This time, she has looked to 'cowboy culture and the Southern charm of the rodeo —blended with Parisian finesse,' according to the brand. 'The bandana represents a turning point that marks our first steps in high jewelry,' explains Lichtenberg, who recently announced the brand would be doubling down on 18kt gold and precious materials in response to soaring gold prices. 'It's a true first for us, combining pop culture with the highest levels of luxury craftsmanship. I see it as a piece of jewelry couture.' The jewel features 280g of gold, 17.68 carats of rubies and 3.09 carats of diamonds. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder Earlier this month, Lichtenberg launched a collaboration with MyTheresa. In an Instagram post in April, the brand announced a shift in focus to with the introduction of Collectibles, highly technical, high-value pieces produced as one-of-a-kind or short runs: 'Gold is reaching historic highs, and we believe the only one way to go is up… So, we've decided to lead the way. To reinvent ourselves, and keep on doing what we do even more beautifully, and with ever more precious materials… The new Collectible collection was born because we'd rather reinvent ourselves than pass the soaring cost of gold onto you'. After winning the Couture Best in Debuting Award in 2022 for the Blunt Box locket, one of a series of gold lockets and rings that open to reveal sizeable diamonds, and gemstones set en tremblant. In 2023, she won the Best in Innovative award for the Magic Ball necklace, in collaboration with Mattel©. Earlier this month, she unveiled a collaboration with MyTheresa, featuring an exclusive take on Lichtenberg's emblematic gold locket and scapular necklaces. Marie Lichtenberg's suede and gemstone bandana. Lichtenberg's unisex jewels have been seen on stars as diverse as Gwyneth Paltrow, Jay Z and Lewis Hamilton. More recently, Rihanna has also been photographed layered in gold scapular necklaces and lockets. Bets are on as to who steps out in this exceptional new piece.
CNN
29-05-2025
- Business
- CNN
Rarity over perfection: Why jewelers are championing ‘ugly' gems
Using the scientific precision of terms like 'IF Type IIa'— to describe diamonds so pure they show no inclusions under 10x magnification — jewelry purveyors have long placed heavy emphasis on the clarity and cut of a gem. The sharper the facet and flawless the sparkle, the more valuable a stone once appeared. Until now. Once dismissed as 'ugly ducklings' — too marked, too dark, or too strange — imperfect gems are now stepping into the spotlight, as high-end jewelers increasingly champion stones with unique inclusions or less-than-perfect clarity. An early adopter was Pomellato. Five years ago, the Milanese jewelry company, took a bold leap when it launched its first high jewelry collection — one that turned away from the canonical 'big four' (diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds) and featured stones that do not sparkle and are sometimes not even cut. It's an approach that the house has continued to take, as it seeks to carve out a unique aesthetic in a crowded high jewelry market that includes fashion houses such as Dior, Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci. Among Pomellato's most recent creations is a necklace of large, smooth aquamarines, unfaceted and softly contoured — as if shaped by the sea itself — crossed by diamond threads that mimic a sailor's rope catching precious underwater pebbles. Another necklace, inspired by Milan's night sky, suspends a smoky star composed of grey sapphires and spinels. 'At Pomellato, we don't divide gemstones by the traditional categories of 'precious' and 'semi-precious,' or by how expensive they are,' explained the company's gem master Stefano Cortecci. 'We treat all stones equally — each has its own identity, its own beauty. What matters is how the stone is used and how it's cut.' A trained geologist from a family of university professors in the field, Cortecci was never a conventional gem buyer when he joined Pomellato nearly two decades years ago. Rather than sourcing only cut and polished stones — as is standard in the trade — he began selecting raw gems, asking cutters to shape them according to new aesthetic criteria developed in collaboration with creative director Vincenzo Castaldo. 'In jewelry, everything is often very symmetrical, right? Diamonds have 57 facets cut symmetrically. At Pomellato, the gem we call 'Nudo' also has 57 facets, but they are not symmetrical; they are random and the perception is totally different,' Cortecci said. Sharing a similar enthusiasm for unusual gems is Brazilian jeweler Ara Vartanian, who has made upside-down black diamonds (the point faces up instead of the usual faceted top) his signature. 'I never thought of inclusions (trapped materials that get encapsulated inside a diamond during its formation) as problems,' he told CNN. Born into a family of gem dealers, Vartanian often accompanied his father to business meetings, where he found himself drawn not to the top-tier stones displayed for discussion but to those set aside in a corner — the 'imperfect' ones reserved for clients with limited budgets. When he launched his brand some twenty years ago, the lower prices of black diamonds and flawed stones also became a practical advantage. 'My father thought I was being rebellious by choosing black diamonds and setting them point-up (the reverse setting flips the gem, exposing its pointed side),' Vartanian recalls. 'I was not. For me, it came from love — I thought they were beautiful, even when they didn't meet traditional standards. And I soon found that clients shared my enthusiasm and believed that my approach was refreshing. Different.' Unusual gemstones are also increasingly being embraced by emerging jewelry designers as the cornerstone of their storytelling. Belgian designer Dries Criel, based in Antwerp, uses tiger's eye in rich toffee hues as the focal point of bold creations like a scarab-shaped ring. 'I was intrigued by the gem's symbolism — protection, courage, and clarity of vision. For me, it became a symbol of personal empowerment,' he wrote to CNN over email. Other designers are similarly turning to lesser-known stones, which they believe have poetic or emotional resonance. Moonstone — named for its resemblance to the soft, cloudy light of the moon — anchors British jewelry label Anoona's Lunar collection. Ananya Malhotra, founder of her namesake jewelry brand Ananya, believes that gemstones possess healing properties; her designs incorporate a luminous brown agate, known as Sulemani Aqeeq, which is said to bring joy and balance. Meanwhile, Swiss independent jeweler Cora Sheibani highlighted smoky quartz — 'the neglected poorer cousin of rock crystal, amethyst, and citrine,' she quipped — in her latest collection. And Milanese jeweler Villa Milano uses tourmalinated quartz — rock crystal threaded with dark inclusions — and even volcanic stones in earrings and cufflinks. The popularity of unconventional stones signals a broader shift in consumer behavior. More women are now buying jewelry for themselves, often valuing design and emotional resonance over traditional notions of investment — contrasting with male buyers who typically view jewelry as a store of value or a gift, according to several jewelry executives interviewed by CNN. At Pomellato, for example, around 70% of clients are women, said Cortecci, despite the market being long dominated by male purchasers. 'Seeking uniqueness' is one of the key motivators for shoppers to buy unusual gems, said Claudia D'Arpizio, a partner at Bain & Company, who leads its luxury goods vertical. The growing popularity of lab-grown diamonds and the current economic landscape also play a part. In response to the flawless uniformity of lab-grown diamonds, traders of natural gems increasingly emphasize the rarity — rather than the perfection — of stones, with natural imperfections becoming a selling point. D'Arpizio also noted that sourcing traditional, high-grade stones is becoming more difficult due in part to restrictions on Russian diamonds and rising competition in the jewelry sector. 'Jewelry is characterized by high material costs, especially gold, and limited scalability. Using non-standard stones allows brands to create more accessible or distinctive pieces without proportionally increasing raw material expenses,' she explained. But for Munich-based family-run jeweler Hemmerle, which has long embraced diamonds in unconventional hues as part of its erudite visual language, there is no such thing as imperfection. 'Diamonds don't need to sparkle, they have to speak,' said Christian Hemmerle, the fourth generation in the business (today, he leads the company alongside his wife Yasmin). 'If the color is beautiful, that's enough — even with inclusions. After all, in everyday life, nobody looks at a gem through a microscope.'
Vogue
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Alexander Skarsgard, Zoe Saldana, and Co. Join Cartier in Stockholm for a High Jewelry Affair
Cartier feted the debut of its newest high jewelry collection, En Equilibre, in Stockholm last night. The collection showcased the jewelry house's approach to balance: no overwhelming metalwork, space for the impressive stones to breathe in the designs, and a purposeful use of color and form to accentuate and complement each element of the pieces. The Cartier high jewelry collection. Photo: Courtesy of Cartier The Cartier high jewelry collection. Photo: Courtesy of Cartier The exhibition, tucked up an impressive staircase from the water's edge, was bookended by activations, one showcasing artisans hard at work, the other the Swedish art of fika, or coffee, sweet treats, and conversation. Another surprising element was the stone room, which showcased a selection of exceptional stones not yet made into a jewelry piece. Suggested designs sat alongside the gems, but the final creations will ultimately be up to the client and whichever paraibas, corals, sapphires, diamonds, or emeralds she, or he, desires. Alexander Skarsgard, fresh from the Cannes Film Festival, in a Cartier panthère brooch. Photo: Courtesy of Cartier For the evening portion, guests arrived via boat and walked up a trail through the scenic woods, the modern gallery appearing out of almost nowhere. Friends of the house Zoe Saldana and Deepika Padukone both wore impressive pieces from the collection, Padukone opting for a necklace with a 58.08-carat cabochon sapphire center stone surrounded by a rippling of diamonds, and Saldana, a more colorful set of emeralds and spinels. Shogun actress Anna Sawai dazzled in a rubelite and diamond set, while local guest Alexander Skarsgard, fresh from the Cannes Film Festival where his outfits were the talk of the town, chose a brooch pinned at his shirt collar—a hunk of yellow beryl in the paws of the Cartier panthère. All four seemed happy to engage with the global media in attendance.
Vogue
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
It Sicily, Bulgari Shows off Its High Jewelry 'Millionaire Pieces' and More
The 241.06 carat emerald Priyanka Chopra wore to the 2025 Met Gala was included in the vast Polychroma collection unveiled by Bulgari in Sicily last night. The 250 piece collection boasts 60 of what the brand calls 'millionaire pieces'—high jewelry and watches that retail for over a million euros—as well as high jewelry bags designed by Mary Katranzou (a white clutch with a Roman Coin Monete set in gold and diamonds had sold by cocktail hour). Three one-of-a-kind fragrances in Murano glass, diamond, and fine gemstone bottles were also in the mix. The new offering leans into Bulgari's heritage as the authority on colorful jewelry, utilizing 56 different gemstones in both new designs and riffs on the house codes. Within the collection are five standout pieces of exceptional size, expanding on the success of last year's 40 million euro seven-diamond necklace. As with all the high jewelry unveilings, the biggest clients get the first spin around the year's new pieces. Sales were well underway a few hours into the opening and one of the five extra large necklaces (known internally as 'the splash necklace' due to the diamond design surrounding the center stone looking exactly as descrbied) had found a home. Regardless of high prices, Bulgari's Creative Director Lucia Silvestri has devoted herself to making the pieces more wearable, articulated, and comfortable on the body. She is also focused on transformable pieces—items that can be worn in varying ways to get more use from the owner. A necklace with two pear-shaped morganite pendants, for example, can morph into two statement earrings and a more simple necklace. The opening day of the brand's 10-day celebration in Taormina came in two parts: First came the showroom presentation of jewelry, bags, watches, and fragrance at the San Domenico Palace—the White Lotus, Sicily for us lay people (the piano player was indeed at the cocktail bar the night before, alive and well). It was followed by a dinner further up into town at the Grand Timeo hotel and a performance at the Greco Roman amphitheater next door—a cultural feat for the brand, which worked with local Sicilian authorities and the Italian government to secure the location and also pitched in on the restoration of two other Sicilian culture points.
