THE SALAD OF JOY: VEGGIES BY ILGIZ
November
15
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EVERYTHING HE SEES TURNS INTO ART. CARROTS AND RADISHES TODAY. WHAT ABOUT TOMORROW?
In the kitchen of Ilgiz Fazulzyanov, hot fire melts metals and enamel, and cooks remarkable jewels. From the capsule collection of 2023, "Fruitful Year" ("Урожайный год"), come the juicy, fun, geometric and colorful vegetables: carrot, radish and beetroot.
OLE LYNGGAARD COPENHAGEN: A TALE OF LEGACY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP
November
09
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A CLOSER LOOK AT THE INTERPLAY OF FAMILY AND ARTISTRY IN CREATION
In the vibrant hub of Copenhagen, a tale began in 1963. Ole Lynggaard, a visionary with a dream to meld metals with nature, established a modest workshop. While he had some foundation from his parents' jewelry stores, Ole yearned for more than tradition: he wanted to create art.
THE OCEAN AT FIFTH AVENUE: OUT OF THE BLUE BY TIFFANY
October
25
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FROM OCEAN DEPTHS TO SKYLINE HEIGHTS WITH TIFFANY'S SEA-INSPIRED GLAMOUR
Tiffany & Co. Blue Book 2023: Out of the Blue Collection
Tiffany & Co. Blue Book 2023: Out of the Blue...
FROM PARISIAN CATWALKS TO THE HEARTBEAT OF HIS OWN BRAND: AN INTERVIEW WITH ELIE TOP
October
18
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DISCOVER THE MIND AND THE SOUL BEHIND THESE STRONG AND ZESTY JEWELS
For many jewelers, the path to originality is paved with years of craftsmanship under the looming shadows of established names. This was the case for Elie Top, whose earlier days were spent working alongside some of the industry's most authentic icons.
TRANSPARENT DRAGONFLY BY ILGIZ FAZULZYANOV
October
12
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THE WONDERS OF NATURE AND HUMAN CRAFTSMANSHIP
Dragonflies – Ilgiz’s inspiration for this dainty, Art Nouveau masterpiece – are unique creatures. Their two compound eyes afford almost 360° visual coverage, along with the ability to perceive a broader range of colors than humans. Each of these eyes is made up of 28,000 individual units, and to manage this vast visual data, a dragonfly dedicates as much as 80 percent of its brain power.
BETWEEN MARBLE AND METAL: THE TIMELESS ART OF SOPHIA VARI
October
05
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A JOURNEY THROUGH 55 YEARS OF SCULPTING, EXPERIMENTING, AND TRANSFORMING ART INTO WEARABLE ELEGANCE
Welcome to the world of Sophia Vari (1940–2023), where geometry and emotions interact and complement each other, and where the border between sculpture and wearable art is lovingly blurred. Take a stroll through the Elisabetta Cipriani gallery in London where, until recently, you could have enjoyed an exhibition of Sophia Vari's wearable sculptures, both monumental and intimate.
IN SEARCH OF LIGHT: PEARL EARPIN BY NOMIS
September
27
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RED, BLUE, YELLOW: A PIERCING PIECE BY UKRAINIAN CREATORS
Nomis. Pearl Earpin
Red is for the blood spilled in the struggle.
Blue, for the purifying waters that cleanse the physical and psychological wounds.
Yellow, for the sun, the light...
THE CANVAS OF A DREAM: LES JARDINS DE LA COUTURE BY DIOR
September
20
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A CONCOCTION OF THE REAL WITH THE SURREAL IN THE NEW DIOR COLLECTION
Les Jardins De La Couture by Dior
All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.
Edgar Allan Poe
In a realm where dreams flirt with reality, Dior keeps weaving...
FABIO SALINI: THE MAN, THE ARTIST, THE PHILOSOPHER
September
13
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A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON THE VALUE, LUXURY AND AESTHETICS OF CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY
Fabio Salini. Earrings
My jewelry is screaming a message: "Please stop making flowers!"
Fabio Salini in an interview to The Jewelry Icon
In the hallowed halls of high jewelry,...
RICHARD WU AND THE FLORAL RESURGENCE
September
07
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PURPLE MAGNOLIA EARRINGS AS THE EPITOMES OF PERFECTION AND IMPERFECTION IN NATURE
Richard Wu. Purple Magnolia Earrings
Richard Wu. Purple Magnolia Earrings
The artist is the confidant of nature, flowers carry on...