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portraits

12 Theo Fennell introduces Over the Rainbow ring

14 Pasquale Bruni Bon Ton enriched

16 Maria Kondakova celebrates the new Royal baby

Jewellery Historian Our news

22 Sotheby's Magnificent & Noble jewels in Geneva

Jack Vartanian Tropical collection

54 Kulmala Finnish design & purity

Theo Fennell Anything but conventional

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musts Editor's Letter Diversity08 Issue Globe The designers at a glance

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Nikos Koulis The Medusa collection126

inspiration

Address Book all brands featured in this issue

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Emerald The breathtaking beauty of gems

Our Faves time for Spring Shopping

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Esthte the editor's favorite for this month

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auctions

Cover Bangle by Theo Fennell

150 Anna Hu Uma Thurman & Emily Blunt

news

portraits

12 Theo Fennell introduces Over the Rainbow ring

14 Pasquale Bruni Bon Ton enriched

16 Maria Kondakova celebrates the new Royal baby

Jewellery Historian Our news

22 Sotheby's Magnificent & Noble jewels in Geneva

Jack Vartanian Tropical collection

54 Kulmala Finnish design & purity

Theo Fennell Anything but conventional

18

42

80

musts Editor's Letter Diversity08 Issue Globe The designers at a glance

07

Nikos Koulis The Medusa collection126

inspiration

Address Book all brands featured in this issue

156

Emerald The breathtaking beauty of gems

Our Faves time for Spring Shopping

140

176

index

#10Jewellery Historian004 Jewellery Historian 005

Esthte the editor's favorite for this month

178

May 2015

auctions

Cover Bangle by Theo Fennell

150 Anna Hu Uma Thurman & Emily Blunt

Founder & Editor-in-ChiefLucas Samaltanos-Ferrier

edi tor 's l e t t er

D i v e r s e

Jewellery HistorianISSUE 10, YEAR 01

MAY 2015

Lucas Samaltanos-Fer r ierFounder & Editor-in-chief

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CONTRIBUTORS

Eva Kountourak iMar t in Huynh

Chr i s t ina Rodopoulou

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JEWELLERY HISTORIAN 2014-2015

All material published in this e-magazine and at www.jewelleryhistorian.com is published with permission of the brands and designers. Unless otherwise authorized inwriting by the Jewellery Historian, it is strictly prohibited to reproduce, in whole or in part, and by any way, the content of this e-magazine. While precautions have beentake to ensure the accuracy of the contents of our magazine and digital brands, neither the editors, publishers or its agents can accept responsibility for damages orinjury which may arise there from. The information on this e-magazine is for information purposes only. Jewellery Historian assumes no liability or responsibility for anyinaccurate, delayed or incomplete information. The information contained has been provided by individual brands, event organizers, brands or organizationswithout verification by us. The opinions expressed in articles are the author's own and do not reflect the view of the Jewellery Historian, the editor-in-chief and team ofthe magazine, or of any part related to the magazine. Partial or entire reproduction of the material of this site is strictly prohibited.The content, entire edition, graphics, design, and other matters related to this issue areprotected under applicable copyrights and other proprietary laws, including but not limited to intellectual property laws. The copying, reproduction, use, modificationor publication by you of any such matters or any part of the material is strictly prohibited, without our express prior written permission.All trade names, trademarks ordistinctive signs of any kind contained in the Web pages of the company are the property of their owners and are protected by law. The same is valid also for all Links(links) .The presence of links (links) in the Jewellery Historian Web pages is for informational purposes only. Our articles may contain photos/texts/graphics/designs that belong to third parties. They are published for information purposes only and with permission of thebrands. The Jewellery Historian is publishing articles about jewellery, auctions, jewellery designers, gemology, gemstones, etc. All trademarks mentioned in the JewelleryHistorians website and/or e-magazine belong to their owners, third party brands, product names, trade names, corporate names and company names mentionedmay be trademarks of their respective owners or registered trademarks of other companies and are used for purposes of explanation & information and to the owner'sbenefit, without implying a violation of copyright law. Photos used in articles belong to their owners, third party brands, product names, trade names, corporate names and company names mentioned may betrademarks of their respective owners or registered trademarks of other companies and are used for purposes of explanation and to the owner's benefit, withoutimplying a violation of copyright law.

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Today the jewellery industry is as dynamic as it is fast growing. Consequential changes are under way, both in consumerbehavior aswell as in the industry itself. Jewelleryplayers cant simplydobusinessas usual andexpect to thrive; theymustbealert and responsive to important trends and developments or else risk being left behind by more agile competitors. In thiscompetitive industry, every jewellery brand needs to strengthen and differentiate its brands through unique, distinctivedesigns. This is hardespecially for youngdesignersandbrands thatdon't have themarketingmuscleofothers. Since theveryfirst day, ourmainmission is to educate, inspire and topromote jewellery& timepieces designers, theexpertise and vision offamous international maisons and talented young designers with the goal of raising the awareness of jewellery & watchdesign as a form of creative expression. At theJewelleryHistorianwevalue strong relationshipsandeffectivecommunication.Weembracediversity ineveryaspectand in particular in thoughts, opinions, andbackgrounds. Themorewidespreadanddiverseweare, thebigger thepositiveimpact we can make. We believe in effective, open, and honest communication that allows us to be different. Each issue is the result of this diversity. Recently ina trip in Paris, adesigneraskedme todescribe themagazinewithonewordand my answer was "wine". Yes, all designers and brands are the ingredients that make this uniquely powerful visual andtextual storytelling. To prepare this "wine" we need all these unique ingredients that make it special. If one ingedient wasmissing the result would not beappreciated, because somethingwasmissing. Someof theworld's greatestwines aremadefrom a blend of grapes rather than a single varietal and the Jewellery Historian is a blend of ideas and creativity. Theoneswhotastethis specialblendareallourprecious readers,whoare invitedto"taste"anewblend inevery issue, toenjoythe beauty of creation and diversity.

Founder & Editor-in-ChiefLucas Samaltanos-Ferrier

edi tor 's l e t t er

D i v e r s e

Jewellery HistorianISSUE 10, YEAR 01

MAY 2015

Lucas Samaltanos-Fer r ierFounder & Editor-in-chief

***

CONTRIBUTORS

Eva Kountourak iMar t in Huynh

Chr i s t ina Rodopoulou

***LAY-OUT & DES IGNJewel le ry H i s to r ian

***www.jewel leryh is tor ian.com

info@jewel leryh is tor ian.com

***For a f ree subscr ipt ion v i s i twww. jewel leryh is tor ian.com

***PUBLISHED & DISTRIBUTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

H O M O E V O L U T I O NChomatianou 26, 10439 Athens, Greece

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JEWELLERY HISTORIAN 2014-2015

All material published in this e-magazine and at www.jewelleryhistorian.com is published with permission of the brands and designers. Unless otherwise authorized inwriting by the Jewellery Historian, it is strictly prohibited to reproduce, in whole or in part, and by any way, the content of this e-magazine. While precautions have beentake to ensure the accuracy of the contents of our magazine and digital brands, neither the editors, publishers or its agents can accept responsibility for damages orinjury which may arise there from. The information on this e-magazine is for information purposes only. Jewellery Historian assumes no liability or responsibility for anyinaccurate, delayed or incomplete information. The information contained has been provided by individual brands, event organizers, brands or organizationswithout verification by us. The opinions expressed in articles are the author's own and do not reflect the view of the Jewellery Historian, the editor-in-chief and team ofthe magazine, or of any part related to the magazine. Partial or entire reproduction of the material of this site is strictly prohibited.The content, entire edition, graphics, design, and other matters related to this issue areprotected under applicable copyrights and other proprietary laws, including but not limited to intellectual property laws. The copying, reproduction, use, modificationor publication by you of any such matters or any part of the material is strictly prohibited, without our express prior written permission.All trade names, trademarks ordistinctive signs of any kind contained in the Web pages of the company are the property of their owners and are protected by law. The same is valid also for all Links(links) .The presence of links (links) in the Jewellery Historian Web pages is for informational purposes only. Our articles may contain photos/texts/graphics/designs that belong to third parties. They are published for information purposes only and with permission of thebrands. The Jewellery Historian is publishing articles about jewellery, auctions, jewellery designers, gemology, gemstones, etc. All trademarks mentioned in the JewelleryHistorians website and/or e-magazine belong to their owners, third party brands, product names, trade names, corporate names and company names mentionedmay be trademarks of their respective owners or registered trademarks of other companies and are used for purposes of explanation & information and to the owner'sbenefit, without implying a violation of copyright law. Photos used in articles belong to their owners, third party brands, product names, trade names, corporate names and company names mentioned may betrademarks of their respective owners or registered trademarks of other companies and are used for purposes of explanation and to the owner's benefit, withoutimplying a violation of copyright law.

Today the jewellery industry is as dynamic as it is fast growing. Consequential changes are under way, both in consumerbehavior aswell as in the industry itself. Jewelleryplayers cant simplydobusinessas usual andexpect to thrive; theymustbealert and responsive to important trends and developments or else risk being left behind by more agile competitors. In thiscompetitive industry, every jewellery brand needs to strengthen and differentiate its brands through unique, distinctivedesigns. This is hardespecially for youngdesignersandbrands thatdon't have themarketingmuscleofothers. Since theveryfirst day, ourmainmission is to educate, inspire and topromote jewellery& timepieces designers, theexpertise and vision offamous international maisons and talented young designers with the goal of raising the awareness of jewellery & watchdesign as a form of creative expression. At theJewelleryHistorianwevalue strong relationshipsandeffectivecommunication.Weembracediversity ineveryaspectand in particular in thoughts, opinions, andbackgrounds. Themorewidespreadanddiverseweare, thebigger thepositiveimpact we can make. We believe in effective, open, and honest communication that allows us to be different. Each issue is the result of this diversity. Recently ina trip in Paris, adesigneraskedme todescribe themagazinewithonewordand my answer was "wine". Yes, all designers and brands are the ingredients that make this uniquely powerful visual andtextual storytelling. To prepare this "wine" we need all these unique ingredients that make it special. If one ingedient wasmissing the result would not beappreciated, because somethingwasmissing. Someof theworld's greatestwines aremadefrom a blend of grapes rather than a single varietal and the Jewellery Historian is a blend of ideas and creativity. Theoneswhotastethis specialblendareallourprecious readers,whoare invitedto"taste"anewblend inevery issue, toenjoythe beauty of creation and diversity.

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Theo FENNELL We are proud to host in this issue as a cover story Theo Fennell. Acknowledged as one of the premier design led jewellersand one of world's leading fine jewellery designers, hisimaginative, eclectic, unusual and amazingly crafted piecesare distinctive and original and incorporate careful thought,detailed design and great craftsmanship. While TheoFennell's jewels are crafted using traditional materials, theyare anything but conventional.

KULMALA Minimalism reduces works to the fundamental, the essential,the necessary, and strips away unnecessary elements. Finnishdesign is characterised by minimalism and clean lines. Thepurity of Finnish design provides high quality design andcraftsmanship and attracts people from all over the world. In this issue, we travel to Helsinki and we introduce youKULMALA, one of the greatest ambassadors of Finnishminimalism and design. The Kulmala team is a straightforwardand joyous group of personalities that underlines perfectionand quality even to ridiculous extends. Therefore, the Kulmalaslogan: Craftsmanship with Ridiculous Precision.

Nikos KOULIS Nikos Koulis is a Greek fine jewelry designer withinternational appeal, creating exquisite pieces witha Mediterranean flair. Koulis blends diamonds ofvarious cuts and colors, gold, rubies, emeralds,pearls with unexpected materials, working withdemanding techniques and detailedcraftsmanship. In this issue, we are proud to introduce you his new"MEDUSA" collection. Introduced at Baselworld2015, the new, monothematic collection Medusa,based on snakes and their rich symbolisms. Namedafter the Greek mythological legend, Medusa in thiscollection, Koulis evolves the snake pattern in adaring way with surprising colors and elaboratedetails.

Eva KOUNTOURAKI Eva Kountouraki was born and raised in a family of goldsmiths andjewelers. Evas brilliant path in the field of gemology was crownedby her collaboration with the Italian branch of GIA, the worldfamous Gemological Institute of America. Eva received special training from professional and experiencedgemologist of GIA Italy, New York and California US, and for morethan a decade she teaches gemology and jewelry design in GIA,transferring her experience, knowledge and passion for diamonds,gems and jewelry to her students -famous professionals fromaround world. At the Jewellery Historian we are proud to have in our team EvaKountouraki and her monthly column in every issue. Every month,discover a newgemstone and the "Unique breathtaking beauty ofgems". In this issue discover and learn about the emeralds.

Jack VARTANIAN Since 1999, Jack Vartanian has created fine jewelry collectionsinfused with a unique blend of tradition, sophistication and avant-garde design. Today, Jack Vartanian brings a completely differentcollection into his design Portfolio. From the landscapes of his vacation time in Trancoso, in theNortheast of Brazil, he incorporates coconut leaf forms, whichserves as his major inspiration. The Tropical collection that weshowcase in this issue, is a collection of statement pieces that weloved and share with you all.

In every issue we introduce to you, jewellery designers, brands andartists whose work is exceptional and of the highest quality in all

aspects. Meet the artists & columnists featured in this issue.

issue globe

Theo FENNELL We are proud to host in this issue as a cover story Theo Fennell. Acknowledged as one of the premier design led jewellersand one of world's leading fine jewellery designers, hisimaginative, eclectic, unusual and amazingly crafted piecesare distinctive and original and incorporate careful thought,detailed design and great craftsmanship. While TheoFennell's jewels are crafted using traditional materials, theyare anything but conventional.

KULMALA Minimalism reduces works to the fundamental, the essential,the necessary, and strips away unnecessary elements. Finnishdesign is characterised by minimalism and clean lines. Thepurity of Finnish design provides high quality design andcraftsmanship and attracts people from all over the world. In this issue, we travel to Helsinki and we introduce youKULMALA, one of the greatest ambassadors of Finnishminimalism and design. The Kulmala team is a straightforwardand joyous group of personalities that underlines perfectionand quality even to ridiculous extends. Therefore, the Kulmalaslogan: Craftsmanship with Ridiculous Precision.

Nikos KOULIS Nikos Koulis is a Greek fine jewelry designer withinternational appeal, creating exquisite pieces witha Mediterranean flair. Koulis blends diamonds ofvarious cuts and colors, gold, rubies, emeralds,pearls with unexpected materials, working withdemanding techniques and detailedcraftsmanship. In this issue, we are proud to introduce you his new"MEDUSA" collection. Introduced at Baselworld2015, the new, monothematic collection Medusa,based on snakes and their rich symbolisms. Namedafter the Greek mythological legend, Medusa in thiscollection, Koulis evolves the snake pattern in adaring way with surprising colors and elaboratedetails.

Eva KOUNTOURAKI Eva Kountouraki was born and raised in a family of goldsmiths andjewelers. Evas brilliant path in the field of gemology was crownedby her collaboration with the Italian branch of GIA, the worldfamous Gemological Institute of America. Eva received special training from professional and experiencedgemologist of GIA Italy, New York and California US, and for morethan a decade she teaches gemology and jewelry design in GIA,transferring her experience, knowledge and passion for diamonds,gems and jewelry to her students -famous professionals fromaround world. At the Jewellery Historian we are proud to have in our team EvaKountouraki and her monthly column in every issue. Every month,discover a newgemstone and the "Unique breathtaking beauty ofgems". In this issue discover and learn about the emeralds.

Jack VARTANIAN Since 1999, Jack Vartanian has created fine jewelry collectionsinfused with a unique blend of tradition, sophistication and avant-garde design. Today, Jack Vartanian brings a completely differentcollection into his design Portfolio. From the landscapes of his vacation time in Trancoso, in theNortheast of Brazil, he incorporates coconut leaf forms, whichserves as his major inspiration. The Tropical collection that weshowcase in this issue, is a collection of statement pieces that weloved and share with you all.

In every issue we introduce to you, jewellery designers, brands andartists whose work is exceptional and of the highest quality in all

aspects. Meet the artists & columnists featured in this issue.

newsBoutique openings, coffee table books, auctions, exhibitions & events.

Everything new jewellery lovers must know, is here.

newsBoutique openings, coffee table books, auctions, exhibitions & events.

Everything new jewellery lovers must know, is here.

Over t h e Rainbow Open ing Ring

THEO FENNELL

At last the timeless superstition of therebeingapot of gold

under the rainbow is proved true by this enchanting

opening ring.

Entirely one of a kind, this extraordinary piece has been

conceived as a work of art by Theo in the Theo Fennell

studio and hand-crafted by some of the most brilliant

craftsmen in the world in the workshop above the Theo

Fennell Fulham Road flagship store.

Oneof thesimplestandmostbeautifulwondersofnature,

a rainbowlightsupagreyskywith itswondrous spectrumof

coloursas the returning sunpromisesbetter things tocome

and makes a fairground of the sky. said Theo Fennell.

Crafted from 18ct Yellow Gold and set with Pave

Diamonds, thebodyof the ringhasbeenbeautifully hand-

engraved. The Rock Crystal Dome, carved with clouds,

veils a hand-painted rainbow and opens up to reveal a

miniature pot of gold!

The wooden doors on the sides of the ringopen to reveal

two idyllic village scenes, both of which have been

exquisitely handenamelled.

This unique ring is available now from

www.theofennell.com

Photo courtesy of THEO

FENNELL

THEO

FENNELL

Over t h e Rainbow Open ing Ring

THEO FENNELL

At last the timeless superstition of therebeingapot of gold

under the rainbow is proved true by this enchanting

opening ring.

Entirely one of a kind, this extraordinary piece has been

conceived as a work of art by Theo in the Theo Fennell

studio and hand-crafted by some of the most brilliant

craftsmen in the world in the workshop above the Theo

Fennell Fulham Road flagship store.

Oneof thesimplestandmostbeautifulwondersofnature,

a rainbowlightsupagreyskywith itswondrous spectrumof

coloursas the returning sunpromisesbetter things tocome

and makes a fairground of the sky. said Theo Fennell.

Crafted from 18ct Yellow Gold and set with Pave

Diamonds, thebodyof the ringhasbeenbeautifully hand-

engraved. The Rock Crystal Dome, carved with clouds,

veils a hand-painted rainbow and opens up to reveal a

miniature pot of gold!

The wooden doors on the sides of the ringopen to reveal

two idyllic village scenes, both of which have been

exquisitely handenamelled.

This unique ring is available now from

www.theofennell.com

FENNELL

THEO

FENNELL

Bon Ton, the iconic line by Pasquale Bruni, is enriched with new coloursand emotions thanks to seductive calchedonies with a fascinatinghistorical tradition, loved by ancient peoples and noblewomen for theirbeauty, positive influence and charm. The Corniola in an intense flame red is a homage to Isis and Cleopatra,feminine figures of great power and immense appeal. The light blueCalchedonyis thegemofthecolourofVenus.Thesymbolof love,beautyand creativity, it stands out for the enchanting and delicate hues ofwhite-light blueand for the intenseanddeep shadesof light blue-violet,which symbolise water. Grey Agate, lastly, evokes courage andprotection,acolour thatexpressesa strongand resolutepersonality. Thenewshapes,exaltedby thewarmthof rosegoldand the sparkleofwhitediamonds, comealongside thedelicacyofpink,milkyand fumquartz,and the diamond pave versions. In theBon Toncollection, thegem isqueen.Characterizedby the shapeof a flower with five petals, symbol of the Italian jewellery house, thestone offers on both sides the typical Bon Ton cut with soft, irregularfacets, which are lost in a cabochon pistil. The floral theme gives rise tothe lace visible on the back of the piece of jewellery, whilst the crownwhich embraces the stone is embroidered with tiny hearts, a distinctivecharacter which gives sparkle to the gem. Lastly, the contrari designcharacterizes the new range of jewels in the Bon Ton collection.

Photo courtesy of OMI PRIV

OMI PRIV

Bon Ton" enr i ch ed

PASQUALE BRUNI

Bon Ton, the iconic line by Pasquale Bruni, is enriched with new coloursand emotions thanks to seductive calchedonies with a fascinatinghistorical tradition, loved by ancient peoples and noblewomen for theirbeauty, positive influence and charm. The Corniola in an intense flame red is a homage to Isis and Cleopatra,feminine figures of great power and immense appeal. The light blueCalchedonyis thegemofthecolourofVenus.Thesymbolof love,beautyand creativity, it stands out for the enchanting and delicate hues ofwhite-light blueand for the intenseanddeep shadesof light blue-violet,which symbolise water. Grey Agate, lastly, evokes courage andprotection,acolour thatexpressesa strongand resolutepersonality. Thenewshapes,exaltedby thewarmthof rosegoldand the sparkleofwhitediamonds, comealongside thedelicacyofpink,milkyand fumquartz,and the diamond pave versions. In theBon Toncollection, thegem isqueen.Characterizedby the shapeof a flower with five petals, symbol of the Italian jewellery house, thestone offers on both sides the typical Bon Ton cut with soft, irregularfacets, which are lost in a cabochon pistil. The floral theme gives rise tothe lace visible on the back of the piece of jewellery, whilst the crownwhich embraces the stone is embroidered with tiny hearts, a distinctivecharacter which gives sparkle to the gem. Lastly, the contrari designcharacterizes the new range of jewels in the Bon Ton collection.

Photo courtesy of OMI PRIV

OMI PRIV

Bon Ton" enr i ch ed

PASQUALE BRUNI

Photo courtesy of MARIA KO

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Ce l e b ra t e s t h e arr iva l o f t h e r oya l baby

MARIA KONDAKOVA

Limitededition Royal Dreams pendantwas launchedby

MariaKondakovaFineJewellery tocelebrate thearrivalof

the new royal baby. This very exclusive piece from the

magical YouVdiamonds collection marks a very special

occasion in the history of the United Kingdom andaims to

cherish it for many years to come.

YouVdiamonds creations dedicated to children,

explores the notion of purity in the idea of childhood and

infancy. The designer highlights the unique identity and

mystery instilled ineachbaby frombirth. Pureangels arrive

with a secret path of the future ahead, a truly personal

secret of whom the baby is to become and what talents,

strength and potential he or she may possess. The wings

are not just a symbol of the essence of an angel but a

symbol of being able to reach the heights which are

meant for each baby from birth.

The work of Maria Kondakova was the cover story in issue

#09 and you can read the issue online.

www.mariakondakova.com

Photo courtesy of MARIA KO

NDAKO

VA

MARIA KO

NDAKO

VA

Ce l e b ra t e s t h e arr iva l o f t h e r oya l baby

MARIA KONDAKOVA

Limitededition Royal Dreams pendantwas launchedby

MariaKondakovaFineJewellery tocelebrate thearrivalof

the new royal baby. This very exclusive piece from the

magical YouVdiamonds collection marks a very special

occasion in the history of the United Kingdom andaims to

cherish it for many years to come.

YouVdiamonds creations dedicated to children,

explores the notion of purity in the idea of childhood and

infancy. The designer highlights the unique identity and

mystery instilled ineachbaby frombirth. Pureangels arrive

with a secret path of the future ahead, a truly personal

secret of whom the baby is to become and what talents,

strength and potential he or she may possess. The wings

are not just a symbol of the essence of an angel but a

symbol of being able to reach the heights which are

meant for each baby from birth.

The work of Maria Kondakova was the cover story in issue

#09 and you can read the issue online.

www.mariakondakova.com

Our news

Jewellery Historian

Its been almost a year since the birth of theJewellery Historian. As we expected we had upsand downs throughout this first year. Thanks toyour precious support and love we are here. Wewould like to thank your love and feedbackduring all that time. At the Jewellery Historian we value strongrelationships and effective communication. It isvery important to always act with integrity, beloyal, friendlyandmake sure that youdo the rightthink. Trust is a key component of our work, sinceweknowthatwhen trust existwecanaccomplishso much more. We believe that united we canmake things better and for this reasonwebelievein team work. We embrace diversity in every aspect and inparticular in thoughts, opinions, andbackgrounds. Themorewidespread and diversewe are, the bigger the positive impact we canmake.Webelieve in effective, open, and honestcommunication that allows us to be different. After almost a year we felt that it was time tointroduce the layoutweweredesigning sinceourfirst day. At the Jewellery Historian, we areexcited to introduce to our new layout, thedisplay of the content on our publication. Ourmagazine is the resultof research fornewandinnovative ways of delivering information thatcan resonate long after publication. Our uniquely powerful visual and textualstorytelling, is one of the main pillars of our work,since combined to the breathtaking designs weshowcase in each issue and the use of newtechnologies, we allow to brands and youngtalented designers to reach a unique audience,our precious readers. Our new layout has the magical touch ofminimalism but continues the tradition of theJewellery Historian for elegant, clean andbeautiful design; with amagical touch of clean,easy to read and minimal philosophy. Since issue #07 we constantly redesign ourmagazine. We decided to make these changessince we want to be a publication that inspiresyour everyday work. We are all inspired bydifferent things, its usually either a person, place

or object. Finding that source of inspiration helpsyou establish your own voice which influencesthe work you do professionally. In every issue, we introduce you to industryleaders who will give you insight into their story.We meet designers that want to share their workwith us. And lastly we showcase the work ofemerging artists and designers. Our main mission is to promote, inspire andeducate and for this reason we look for jewellerydesigners, brands and artists whose work isexceptional and of the highest quality in allaspects. With this new layout we believe and hope thatwe will showcase the most important to us all :creativity, originaloty, rarity, beauty andcraftsmanship. Our new website is online since last month andthe feedback fromall our readers and partners ispositive and we are proud that you all like it. Ourmagazine lay-out changes since issue#07. Inthis issue you will discover that some pages havealready changed, in order to offer you the bestpossible reading experience. Each piece ofjewellery is aperfectbalanceofelegance, luxuryand design and this new layout will contribute toshowcase them at the best possible way. By offering an unrelenting magazine lay-outwhere brands can showcase their creations, wealso offer to our readers a unique readingexperience and a great educational ressource. Digital publishing has never been easier butbecauseourworld today isaglobalvillage,wereno longer limited to just one medium ofexpression. Just like you, we also believe that ourpublication deserves to be available in anyformat, including print. We are currently working to make each issueavailable in Print onDemand. Thiswill allowyou tokeep in your library each issue and to share it withfriends. We hope that this new service will be availablesoon and by the end of the year.

Our news

Jewellery Historian

Its been almost a year since the birth of theJewellery Historian. As we expected we had upsand downs throughout this first year. Thanks toyour precious support and love we are here. Wewould like to thank your love and feedbackduring all that time. At the Jewellery Historian we value strongrelationships and effective communication. It isvery important to always act with integrity, beloyal, friendlyandmake sure that youdo the rightthink. Trust is a key component of our work, sinceweknowthatwhen trust existwecanaccomplishso much more. We believe that united we canmake things better and for this reasonwebelievein team work. We embrace diversity in every aspect and inparticular in thoughts, opinions, andbackgrounds. Themorewidespread and diversewe are, the bigger the positive impact we canmake.Webelieve in effective, open, and honestcommunication that allows us to be different. After almost a year we felt that it was time tointroduce the layoutweweredesigning sinceourfirst day. At the Jewellery Historian, we areexcited to introduce to our new layout, thedisplay of the content on our publication. Ourmagazine is the resultof research fornewandinnovative ways of delivering information thatcan resonate long after publication. Our uniquely powerful visual and textualstorytelling, is one of the main pillars of our work,since combined to the breathtaking designs weshowcase in each issue and the use of newtechnologies, we allow to brands and youngtalented designers to reach a unique audience,our precious readers. Our new layout has the magical touch ofminimalism but continues the tradition of theJewellery Historian for elegant, clean andbeautiful design; with amagical touch of clean,easy to read and minimal philosophy. Since issue #07 we constantly redesign ourmagazine. We decided to make these changessince we want to be a publication that inspiresyour everyday work. We are all inspired bydifferent things, its usually either a person, place

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Sothebys auction ofMagnificent Jewels andNoble Jewels inGeneva this spring promises a breath-taking array ofstunning and important jewels, whose breadth and varietyrepresentsaveritabletreasurechestofexceptionaljewels.Theauction, to be held on 12 May, includes The Historic PinkDiamond, an extremely rare and highly important FancyVivid Pink diamond of 8.72 carats, alongside The SunriseRuby, a superb and extremely rare Burmese ruby weighing25.59 caratswith outstanding depth of colour. In addition todiamondsandgemstonesof theveryhighest quality, the eventwill showcase signed jewels and historic pieces withexemplary provenance, including a stunning privatecollection of jewels by Cartier, signed pieces fromBoucheron,Bulgari, Schlumberger andBelperron and no fewer than fiveexquisite tiaras three of them formerly in the collection ofMary, Duchess of Roxburghe.

"The Historic Pink" Set with a cushion brilliant-cut fancy vivid pink diamond weighing 8.72 carats, betweencushion brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 1.09 and 1.12 carats, size 52. LOT 460, estimate: CHF 13,650,000 - 17,500,000 / US$ 14,000,000 18,000,000

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Sothebys auction ofMagnificent Jewels andNoble Jewels inGeneva this spring promises a breath-taking array ofstunning and important jewels, whose breadth and varietyrepresentsaveritabletreasurechestofexceptionaljewels.Theauction, to be held on 12 May, includes The Historic PinkDiamond, an extremely rare and highly important FancyVivid Pink diamond of 8.72 carats, alongside The SunriseRuby, a superb and extremely rare Burmese ruby weighing25.59 caratswith outstanding depth of colour. In addition todiamondsandgemstonesof theveryhighest quality, the eventwill showcase signed jewels and historic pieces withexemplary provenance, including a stunning privatecollection of jewels by Cartier, signed pieces fromBoucheron,Bulgari, Schlumberger andBelperron and no fewer than fiveexquisite tiaras three of them formerly in the collection ofMary, Duchess of Roxburghe.

"The Historic Pink" Set with a cushion brilliant-cut fancy vivid pink diamond weighing 8.72 carats, betweencushion brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 1.09 and 1.12 carats, size 52. LOT 460, estimate: CHF 13,650,000 - 17,500,000 / US$ 14,000,000 18,000,000

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SothebysauctionofMagnificentJewelsandNobleJewels inGenevathis springpromisesabreath-

taking array of stunning and important jewels, whose breadth and variety represents a veritable

treasure chest of exceptional jewels. The auction, to be held on 12May, includes The Historic Pink

Diamond, an extremely rare and highly important Fancy Vivid Pink diamond of 8.72 carats,

alongside TheSunriseRuby,a superbandextremely rareBurmese rubyweighing25.59caratswith

outstandingdepthofcolour. Inadditiontodiamondsandgemstonesof theveryhighestquality, the

event will showcase signed jewels and historic pieces with exemplary provenance, including a

stunning private collection of jewels by Cartier and no fewer than five exquisite tiaras three of

them formerly in the collection of Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe.

Looking ahead to the sale, David Bennett, Worldwide Chairman of Sothebys International

Jewellery Division, commented: I have remained in awe of the Sunrise Ruby since the first

moment I seteyesonit. Inover40years, IcannotrecalleverhavingseenanotherBurmeserubyofthis

exceptional size possessing such outstanding colour. We are also very excited to be offering a

world- class fancy vivid pink diamond, dubbed the Historic Pink Diamond by theGIA*, alongwith

a remarkable wealth of signed pieces, including a private collection of extraordinary jewels by

Cartier. Weve had a tremendous response from those whove viewed the wonderfully rich

selection to be offered in our Geneva sale.

Sotheby's is delighted to present in May 'The Historic Pink Diamond', an extremely rare and highly

important Fancy Vivid Pink diamondwhich, according to the Gemmological Institute of America

(GIA), is believed tohavebeenpart of thecollectionof PrincessMathilde, nieceofNapoleon I. This

exquisite stone boasts VS2 clarity and mesmerising colour.

The 8.72-carat stone is also remarkable for its classic non-modified cushion cut, unusual in a pink

diamond and a highly sought-after shape for connoisseurs of the very finest precious jewels. The

market for coloured diamonds and precious gemstones has never been stronger, and pink

diamonds rank among the rarest of all. In October, Sotheby's set a new benchmark for pink

diamonds, with the sale of a superb and highly important Fancy Vivid Purplish-pink diamond

weighing 8.41 carats, which achieved $17.8 million. In its assessment of this diamond, the GIA

declares that it "takes its place amongst fabled Vivid Pink gems" known in the world.

Sothebys Geneva, Tuesday 12 May 2015

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Magnificent diamond necklace, 'Ivresse', Cartier

This lot is showcased also in page 32 of this article