The brand founded in 1878 in Italy. Mariani jewelry is known for its extraordinary originality and beautiful creations. Camilo Mariani, an accomplished silversmith and jeweler was the founder of the brand. Today, Nino and his sons Carlo and Federico are the heads of the company. Mariani is a brand of style and elegance. With each new collection, Mariani still proves its ability to satisfy the needs and desires of the contemporary world all the while remaining true to the history that has nurtured its heritage. Mariani has always been attentive to the search of the new and different designs and tried to capture what others have not anticipated. Every piece is custom fitted and limited in its production. Mariani's personal style has made the brand a jeweler of rare and collectible jewels during the years. Mariani exhibits in various jewelry shows every year such as; Basel World, JCK Las Vegas, DJW Doha and VicenzaOro. For more information please visit www.mariani1878.com .
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Graff purchased Lesedi La Rona, the largest diamond in the world from Lucara Diamond Corp. This historic 1,109 carat diamond rough has been sold for $53 million ($47,777 per carat). The Lesedi La Rona was recovered from Karowe mine in Botswana in November 2015. This price was higher than the highest bid recieved at the Sotheby's auction in june 2016.
Everyone is waiting to see what Graff will create from this rough. He is known for his knowledge about how to get the maximum from a diamond crystal. " We are thrilled and honored to become the new custodians of this incredible diamond. The stone will tell us its story, it will dictate how it wants to be cut, and we will take the utmost care to respect its exceptional properties. This is a momentous day in my career, and I am privileged to be given the opportunity to honor the magnificent natural beauty of the Lesedi La Rona " Laurence Graff commented. Graff also purchased the 373 carat diamond earlier this year, which formed part of the original stone There is just one day left to the September Hong Kong Jewelry & Gem Fair which is number one fine jewelry event in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is a free hub and is the world's premier trading hub for jewelry. Many traders worldwide use this country to reach out to the booming markets of mainland China and the rest of Asia. The September Hong Kong Jewelry & Gem Fair, organized by UBM Asia, attracts key players in the jewelry industry every year. This year over 3,690 exhibitors from 56 countries will exhibit in two venues: the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) and the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center (HKCEC). Over 56,000 visitors from around the world is going to visit the fair. The AWE (13-17 SEP) houses exhibitors of raw materials including diamonds, loos gemstones and pearls, while HKCEC (15-19 SEP) houses those exhibiting fine jewelry, packaging, tools and equipments. Like other trade shows, The Hong Kong fair is an effective networking platform where people can connect with industry leaders and discuss the latest developments and trends in jewelry markets around the world. A series of special events will be held throughout the fair. For more info about the time and location of the fair, exhibition rate and exhibitors list please see the links below: http://exhibitions.jewellerynetasia.com/9jg/en-us/fairinfo/fairdetails http://exhibitions.jewellerynetasia.com/9jg/en-us/exhibiting/exhibitionrate http://exhibitors.jewellerynetasia.com/September-Hong-Kong-Jewellery-and-Gem-Fair-2017/en/ 1. Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester NY, USA
Rochester Institute of Technology is (RIT) is one of the oldest universities in the United States, founded in 1829. The college of Imaging Arts & Science offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Fine Arts, (B.F.A & M.F.A) in Metals and Jewelry Design. The program focuses on soldering, stone setting, silversmithing, forging, fabrication and casting. Students study 3D design, concept drawing and rendering skills. The school has a close connections with industry leaders and invites guest speakers to talk about hot topics such as design, studio management, gallery relations, professional practices and technical and aesthetic issues. http://cias.rit.edu/schools/american-crafts 2. Istituto Lorenzo De Medici - The LdM School of Design, Florence, Italy The LdM School of Design was founded in 1973. The main campus is in Florence and other campuses are located in Rome, Venice and Tuscany. LdM is one of the best design schools in Italy. The school offers an artistic and cultural reference program which teach students all the steps in the jewelry making process. During the program students learn to drill, file, weld, shape and polish metals and finally set the stones into the finished pieces. http://www.ldminstitute.com/en/main/campuses/florence/subjects-and-courses/design/jewelry-design/ 3. Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK Birmingham City University is located in the heart of Birmingham's jewelry district. The school offers a range of practical degree programs and has outstanding industry connections. University has a great reputation and its graduates have gained international recognition. Many of the students have been exhibited their works at the United Kingdom Royal Mint, V&A Museum, Goldsmiths, Saatchi Gallery, Sieraad, Inhorgenta Talente and Galerie Marzee. The school offers various design programs:
http://bcu.ac.uk/courses/jewellery-and-silversmithing-design-for-industry-ba-hons-2017-18 4. Central Saint Martines, University of the Arts London Central Saint Martines School which is located in Central London offers a Bachelor degree in Arts which is a 3 year program. After finishing the program, students acquire a range of skills in hollowware, jewelry, sculpture, and furniture. The school has a focus on innovation and creativity which is fostered and displayed through students' projects. During their program, students have the opportunity to work with top jewelry designers and retailers such as Swarovski, Avakian, Topshop, Theo Fennell and Cool Diamonds. The school works with top designs schools in Geneva, Switzerland and Pforzheim, Germany. Students can study abroad during their second year. Also, they can take field trips to Amsterdam and Munich. www.arts.ac.uk/csm/courses/undergraduate/ba-jewellery-design/ 5. The University of Kansas, Lawrence, USA The University of Kansas 'KU' offers a four year Bachelor of Fine Arts. During the program, students can take various studio design courses including jewelry design, hollowware, rendering, professional practices, enameling and gemology. The departement is well equipped with metal-smiting and jewelry facilities including a 3,800 square foot studio which is divided into different rooms:
art.ku.edu/mfa-visual-art This article is about one of my favorite brands, David Webb which is from New York. I love its modern, unique, bold pieces. David Webb believed that women are tired of jewelry looking jewelry and want one of a kind pieces that could be worn both daytime and in the evening, so he came up with very different and exotic pieces. Founded in 1948 in New York, David Webb is best known fro its enameled animal bracelets, dramatic gold necklaces, dynamic use of pearls and diamonds, and exquisite rock crystal pieces. David Webb is one of the most important and distinguished American brands. David Webb had been featured many times on the covers of fashion magazines such as, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Town & Country. After the death of David Webb, Nina Silberstein, the president of the company, took up the business and continued working with David's designs. In 2009, the third and present ownership of the company passed to Mark Emanuel and Robert Sadian. Since then, The owners have returned to the archive of about 40,000 drawings and restoring the original designs of David Webb and presenting them to clienteles and this is the enduring appeal of the brand! GIA is the world's best authority on diamonds, gemstones and pearls. Established in 1931, GIA is the leading organization in education and standards. It established the "4Cs" of diamonds as an International grading system for evaluating diamond quality.
GIA offers different courses and diploma programs in three areas of Gemology, Design and Jewelry. Programs offer students knowledge and practical skills they need for a rewarding career. Some of the courses are also offered online. GIA has various campuses all around the world. Most of them are located in major gem and jewelry centers. Campuses are in Bangkok, Carlsbad, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York and Taipei. Throughout the year GIA hold various industry events. The school has two career fairs each year in the U.S., one in New York in July and one in Carlsbad in October. All of these events give students the opportunity to meet and connect with the industry leaders. GIA's library which is the largest and most complete library of its kind is located at the headquarter in Carlsbad. The museum is also located in Carlsbad and it is open to public by appointments. It introduces students and visitors to the vibrant world of gems and jewelry. Do you want to stay on-trend all day, everyday? Follow JCK ! About JCK JCK connects retailers, manufacturers, designers and industry influencers who create the jewelry business and drive it forward. The company covers breaking news, trends that shape the jewelry industry, cutting edge technologies, retail practices, and of course, the latest designs in its publications, newsletters, and website. It creates an optimal environment for retailers, manufacturers and designers to engage with the industry decision makers around the world. JCK Las vegas, Luxury, Swiss Watch, JIS Exchange, Luxury Prive, JIS Miami and JCK Tucson are the company's events throughout the year. JCK Las Vegas Trade Show JCK Las Vegas is the jewelry industry's leading annual trade show which brings over 30,000 of industry professionals. JCK's collections of jewelry, gems, timepieces and services make it a great place to discover what is new in the fine jewelry market. JCK is North America's largest annual trade event. More than 2300 vendors of finished jewelry, timepieces, loose gemstones, equipments, supplies and security are exhibiting every year. About 23000 individual retailers and more than 9400 retail stores are attending the show each year. |
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