The ancient art of filigree | The Jewellery Editor
30 August 2015. By Åse Anderson. The ancient jewellery-making technique of filigree has its roots in Mesopotamia, where it was used by craftsmen as far back as 3,000 BC. The name itself is derived from the Latin words for thread, filum, and grain, granum, with the latter referring to the tiny beads that were often used in filigree jewellery.
The most expensive ring in the world | The Jewellery Editor
Sep 27, 2017 · The highlight of the spring auction season here at The Jewellery Editor was the sale of the Pink Star, a 59.60-carat pink diamond set into a ring of truly impressive proportions.The largest Internally Flawless Fancy Vivid diamond ever graded by the GIA, it was snapped up for $71.2 million at Sotheby’s Hong Kong in April 2017, making it not only the most expensive ring in the world but also ...
A history of brooches: the evolution of style - The Jewellery Editor
Oct 9, 2016 · During the past few seasons I have spotted more and more brooches turning up on the runway and the red carpet. Worn in the hair, on the neckline and with deep v backs, pinned to the waist of a dress or gown or scattered over all styles of jackets, brooches are back on the fashion scene.Not only have they returned to recent high jewellery collections by Chanel, Boucheron, Chaumet and Chopard ...
The significance and meaning of right-hand rings - The Jewellery …
Aug 14, 2019 · In keeping with the tradition set by the 1920s flappers, in Western countries the right hand is often reserved for fun, flamboyant jewels, such as cocktail rings. As most people are right handed, wearing a statement ring on this hand will increase its visibility, making it more noticeable for other people.
True romance: toi et moi rings - The Jewellery Editor
Feb 14, 2017 · The ring, above, which made the news when it was auctioned by the French jewellery house Osenat in March 2013, comprises a blue sapphire and diamond, both cut in a pear shape and set on a slim gold band.A classic toi et moi with the gems nestling next to one another, the ring had a pre-sale estimate of just €10-€15,000, but it sold for close to $1 million thanks to its outstanding provenance.
Who owns the Queen's jewels and who will inherit them?
Sep 16, 2022 · The Crown Jewels are held in trust and are passed from ruler to ruler, meaning King Charles III is now the owner of the 100 Crown Jewels that are kept in the Tower of London. The Crown Jewels are the ceremonial jewels that are worn at State Occasions and notably the Coronation Regalia. They include St Edward’s Crown (1661), the Imperial State ...
The Golden Age of Lalaounis - The Jewellery Editor
Oct 25, 2021 · Since 2000 Ilias Lalaounis’ four daughters Ioanna, Aikaterini, Demetra and Maria run the jewellery company based out of Athens having taken over from their father Ilias Lalaounis. Today Lalaounis employs 34 craftsmen and women who make each piece by hand. Despite their weighty history, each Lalaounis jewel is effortlessly contemporary.
The enduring appeal of Art Nouveau jewellery
Oct 21, 2017 · Christie's estimate: $70,000-90,000. A sketch of René Lalique's five enamelled wasps pendant (1906) shows the artist's ability to capture movement and grace in the most unexpected of forms. As a conceptual and material innovator, René Lalique is considered the greatest artist-jeweller of the Art Nouveau period.
Crushing on GucciGhost jewellery - The Jewellery Editor
Oct 31, 2016 · The GucciGhost charms are available to buy individually so you can build your own personalised charm bracelet, with prices start at £100. GucciGhost charm in silver with pink enamel (£130). GucciGhost Rainbow necklace in sterling silver (£215). This sterling silver ring features the GucciGhost after which Gucci's new AW16 collection was ...
Queen Elizabeth II's ten most famous and memorable jewels
Sep 14, 2022 · The Imperial State Crown is set with some of the most spectacular gems in the Crown Jewels: the 317.4 carat Cullinan II diamond, as well as the Stuart Sapphire and the Black Prince’s Ruby. The Imperial State Crown and St Edward’s Crown are part of the Crown Jewels that are kept at the Tower of London. The Diamond Diadem is from the Queen's ...