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14 Basel World 2015 Elegance & Brilliance16 Pasquale Bruni at Basel World 201518 Faberg An objet d'art masterpiece

Omi Priv Grand prize 0f 2015 JCK Jewelers Choice

22 Sotheby's appoints David Bennett Jewelry Chairman

Meghna Patel Adventurous, luxurius & wearable

46 Chimento Hand-made beauty & versalityGumuchian a collction for bees

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musts Editor's Letter Passion for creativity10 Issue Globe The designers at a glance09

Mousson Atelier beauty setted in precious metals88

inspiration Adler introduces Flora, the fruit of artisanal expertise138 Amethyst The breathtaking beauty of gems

Our Faves we introduce you to our Secret Garden

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Zolotas introduces the Love letter collection

28 Avakian at the Doha jewelry & watches exhibition

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14 Basel World 2015 Elegance & Brilliance16 Pasquale Bruni at Basel World 201518 Faberg An objet d'art masterpiece

Omi Priv Grand prize 0f 2015 JCK Jewelers Choice

22 Sotheby's appoints David Bennett Jewelry Chairman

Meghna Patel Adventurous, luxurius & wearable

46 Chimento Hand-made beauty & versalityGumuchian a collction for bees

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musts Editor's Letter Passion for creativity10 Issue Globe The designers at a glance09

Mousson Atelier beauty setted in precious metals88

inspiration Adler introduces Flora, the fruit of artisanal expertise138 Amethyst The breathtaking beauty of gems

Our Faves we introduce you to our Secret Garden

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Zolotas introduces the Love letter collection

28 Avakian at the Doha jewelry & watches exhibition

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Founder & Editor-in-ChiefLucas Samaltanos-Ferrier

edi tor 's l e t t er

This issue is definitely a spring issue. It is like a garden, featuring unique and talented designers from all over the world, like eachone of our issues. Since our first issue our main mission is to promote, inspire and educate and for this reason we look fordesigners, brands and artists whose work is exceptional and of the highest quality in all aspects. We are grateful to all brandsand designers that decided to share their creativity and vision with us all, since many refused our invitation. With as a main goal to provide the highest-quality content for free on the internet, while keeping access to our e-magazinefree to all users worldwide, we believe in free education of every person. Education is the key to building better lives forhundreds of millions worldwide. For us education is a fundamental right that requires free delivery and free access to materialof high quality. But education is definitely the centre of huge economic interests. We believe in free education and we alsobelieve that brands should support, financially and morally, initiatives that want to offer free access and information in orderto promote designers & brands and educate readers for free. They should support "open source" initiatives instead of tryingonly to sell something. To the ones that support us morally we are thankful. One of our goals is to offer free knowledge, by offering free material to people interested in creativity, interested indiscovering the amazing universe, the expertise and vision of famous international maisons. We believe and work with thegoal of raising the awareness of jewellery & watch design as a form of creative expression. The Jewellery Historian is one of thefew free e-magazines worldwide, related to jewellery & timepieces, to offer for free such a quality of editorial line andphotography to its readers. All this is made with no financial support from anyone and it will continue to be made for as long aswe will be able to do it.

P a s s i o n

Jewellery HistorianISSUE 08, YEAR 01

MARCH 2015

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Founder & Editor-in-ChiefLucas Samaltanos-Ferrier

edi tor 's l e t t er

This issue is definitely a spring issue. It is like a garden, featuring unique and talented designers from all over the world, like eachone of our issues. Since our first issue our main mission is to promote, inspire and educate and for this reason we look fordesigners, brands and artists whose work is exceptional and of the highest quality in all aspects. We are grateful to all brandsand designers that decided to share their creativity and vision with us all, since many refused our invitation. With as a main goal to provide the highest-quality content for free on the internet, while keeping access to our e-magazinefree to all users worldwide, we believe in free education of every person. Education is the key to building better lives forhundreds of millions worldwide. For us education is a fundamental right that requires free delivery and free access to materialof high quality. But education is definitely the centre of huge economic interests. We believe in free education and we alsobelieve that brands should support, financially and morally, initiatives that want to offer free access and information in orderto promote designers & brands and educate readers for free. They should support "open source" initiatives instead of tryingonly to sell something. To the ones that support us morally we are thankful. One of our goals is to offer free knowledge, by offering free material to people interested in creativity, interested indiscovering the amazing universe, the expertise and vision of famous international maisons. We believe and work with thegoal of raising the awareness of jewellery & watch design as a form of creative expression. The Jewellery Historian is one of thefew free e-magazines worldwide, related to jewellery & timepieces, to offer for free such a quality of editorial line andphotography to its readers. All this is made with no financial support from anyone and it will continue to be made for as long aswe will be able to do it.

P a s s i o n

Jewellery HistorianISSUE 08, YEAR 01

MARCH 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

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www.jewel leryh is tor ian.com

info@jewel leryh is tor ian.com

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issue globe

Meghna PATEL Meghna Jewels is the fine jewelry line by designer MeghnaPatel. After launching a successful trend jewelry line in 2011,Patel transitioned into fine jewelry 2014. Inspired by her Indianheritage, Patel uses bold precious stones, layering her designswith her signature diamond pave arches. Overall, Patelsprocess is simple and organic. Receiving constant inspirationfor her designs through anything she falls in with at first sight,her pieces embody all the little elements that come into herlife from the places she has lived and traveled.

CHIMENTO Since 1964 the CHIMENTO family has beenassociated with unique and exclusivecreations using gold as the undisputedprotagonist. Showcasing a unique mix ofcreativity, craftsmanship and attention todetail, CHIMENTOs creations havebecome synonym with top quality 18kgold Italian Jewelry.All CHIMENTOcollections are a perfect blend of traditionand design, setting the new classicbenchmarks of Italian jewelry with theirelegant, refined and contemporary style.

GUMUCHIAN Gumuchian is a gem of a jewelrycollection thats treasured by thecognoscenti who can spot trueEuropean craftsmanship and superiordesign a mile away. Owned andoperated with meticulous attentionto quality by Anita Gumuchian anddaughters Myriam and Patricia, thisboutique company is proud to do it all,from the selection of brilliantdiamonds through their family-runoffices in Antwerp, to the actualmanufacturing in the heart of NewYork.

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 new gemstone and the "Unique breathtaking beauty ofgems". In this issue discover and learn about the amethyst.

MOUSSON ATELIER Mousson Atelier was founded in 2008 in St. Petersburg, Russia.Atelier was born as a result of an alliance of professionals withover 20 years experience in creating jewelry and collectingunique gemstones. Today Mousson Atelier keeps the familytradition of innovation and creates jewelry in a modern &classic style. Innovation in design and manufacturing qualityare the key principles of the company. They pay greatimportance to creating jewellery that is valuable ultimately inits beauty.

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

Meghna PATEL Meghna Jewels is the fine jewelry line by designer MeghnaPatel. After launching a successful trend jewelry line in 2011,Patel transitioned into fine jewelry 2014. Inspired by her Indianheritage, Patel uses bold precious stones, layering her designswith her signature diamond pave arches. Overall, Patelsprocess is simple and organic. Receiving constant inspirationfor her designs through anything she falls in with at first sight,her pieces embody all the little elements that come into herlife from the places she has lived and traveled.

CHIMENTO Since 1964 the CHIMENTO family has beenassociated with unique and exclusivecreations using gold as the undisputedprotagonist. Showcasing a unique mix ofcreativity, craftsmanship and attention todetail, CHIMENTOs creations havebecome synonym with top quality 18kgold Italian Jewelry.All CHIMENTOcollections are a perfect blend of traditionand design, setting the new classicbenchmarks of Italian jewelry with theirelegant, refined and contemporary style.

GUMUCHIAN Gumuchian is a gem of a jewelrycollection thats treasured by thecognoscenti who can spot trueEuropean craftsmanship and superiordesign a mile away. Owned andoperated with meticulous attentionto quality by Anita Gumuchian anddaughters Myriam and Patricia, thisboutique company is proud to do it all,from the selection of brilliantdiamonds through their family-runoffices in Antwerp, to the actualmanufacturing in the heart of NewYork.

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 new gemstone and the "Unique breathtaking beauty ofgems". In this issue discover and learn about the amethyst.

MOUSSON ATELIER Mousson Atelier was founded in 2008 in St. Petersburg, Russia.Atelier was born as a result of an alliance of professionals withover 20 years experience in creating jewelry and collectingunique gemstones. Today Mousson Atelier keeps the familytradition of innovation and creates jewelry in a modern &classic style. Innovation in design and manufacturing qualityare the key principles of the company. They pay greatimportance to creating jewellery that is valuable ultimately inits beauty.

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.
Bri l l ianc e & E l eganc e

Baselworld 2015

Baselworld, the most highly acclaimedshow in the world of timepieces andjewellery is also the venue where all thekey global players of the diamonds,pearls and gemstones industry uniteunder one roof to display their mostspectacular items. At the upcoming Baselworld 2015, fromMarch 19 to March 26, 2015, the crmede la crme of diamonds, gemstonesand pearls will be showcased for theworld's top jewellers, designers andmanufacturers to discover. Baselworldhasbecomethelifebloodofthe watch and jewellery industry, anddominates the annual schedule ofluxury brands. The worldwide impact of the show istremendous and brands presentingtheir products at Baselworld, are surethat the most important buyers from allover the world will be there to see them. Baselworld is poised once again tocapture the hearts and minds ofeveryone interested in the globalwatch and jewellery industry. Witharound 1,500 prestigious brandsrepresenting every sector expected toparticipate, Baselworld 2015 will bringtogether all the key players from

watchmakers to jewellers, fromdiamond, pearl and gemstone dealersthrough to machinery manufacturersand other suppliers. It is thesinglemost importantevent thathelps companies strengthen theirbusiness and establish newpartnerships, sign important contractsor diversify their supply chain. The 2014 edition attracted more than1,500 exhibitors from 40 countries,150,000 visitors from 100 countries and4,000 journalists from 70 countries. The big diversity attendees comingfrom all five continents is what makesthe exhibition tick. More importantlythe world`s most renowned brandsshowcase their collections exclusivelyat Baselworld and do not attend anyother exhibitions, further adding valueto visiting professionals and companyrepresentatives. Baselworld 2015March 19 to March 26, 2015Messe Basel, Switzerland Opening times:Daily from 9 am to 6 pm(except Thursday, March 26: 9 am to 4 pm)

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Baselworld 2015

Baselworld, the most highly acclaimedshow in the world of timepieces andjewellery is also the venue where all thekey global players of the diamonds,pearls and gemstones industry uniteunder one roof to display their mostspectacular items. At the upcoming Baselworld 2015, fromMarch 19 to March 26, 2015, the crmede la crme of diamonds, gemstonesand pearls will be showcased for theworld's top jewellers, designers andmanufacturers to discover. Baselworldhasbecomethelifebloodofthe watch and jewellery industry, anddominates the annual schedule ofluxury brands. The worldwide impact of the show istremendous and brands presentingtheir products at Baselworld, are surethat the most important buyers from allover the world will be there to see them. Baselworld is poised once again tocapture the hearts and minds ofeveryone interested in the globalwatch and jewellery industry. Witharound 1,500 prestigious brandsrepresenting every sector expected toparticipate, Baselworld 2015 will bringtogether all the key players from

watchmakers to jewellers, fromdiamond, pearl and gemstone dealersthrough to machinery manufacturersand other suppliers. It is thesinglemost importantevent thathelps companies strengthen theirbusiness and establish newpartnerships, sign important contractsor diversify their supply chain. The 2014 edition attracted more than1,500 exhibitors from 40 countries,150,000 visitors from 100 countries and4,000 journalists from 70 countries. The big diversity attendees comingfrom all five continents is what makesthe exhibition tick. More importantlythe world`s most renowned brandsshowcase their collections exclusivelyat Baselworld and do not attend anyother exhibitions, further adding valueto visiting professionals and companyrepresentatives. Baselworld 2015March 19 to March 26, 2015Messe Basel, Switzerland Opening times:Daily from 9 am to 6 pm(except Thursday, March 26: 9 am to 4 pm)

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Pasquale Bruni presents the newcreation of the iconic collectionPrato Fiorito, a unique set thatseduce by the refinement of itscraftsmanship and the gems of rarebeauty. A creation capable of combiningthe excellence of Italianmanufacturing with anunmistakable contemporary style. The fine jewellery by Pasquale Bruniis masterfully expressed in theexquisite Fiori in Fiore necklace. Pinksapphires magically blend into theluminosity of diamonds set in whitegold. A pav flower and a drop ofmultifaceted morganite are theheart of this exquisite necklace.Each tiny flower that makes it up isattached to its neighbour by goldwire. The result is like a magnificent

piece of embroidery which allowsglimpses of the skin and designspetals todressupthedcollet. It isapiece of jewellery which dependingon what it is worn with adapts to thefeminine mood desired. The collier is composed of 3421diamonds for a total of 31,51carats,one 4,46 carats morganite and 258pink sapphires for a total of 10,54carats. The set is completed bychandelier earrings in white gold,diamonds and pink sapphires. The new creation will be unveiled atthe prestigious Baselworld 2015,which takes place from March 19to March 26, 2015, Messe Basel,Switzerland.


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Pasquale Bruni presents the newcreation of the iconic collectionPrato Fiorito, a unique set thatseduce by the refinement of itscraftsmanship and the gems of rarebeauty. A creation capable of combiningthe excellence of Italianmanufacturing with anunmistakable contemporary style. The fine jewellery by Pasquale Bruniis masterfully expressed in theexquisite Fiori in Fiore necklace. Pinksapphires magically blend into theluminosity of diamonds set in whitegold. A pav flower and a drop ofmultifaceted morganite are theheart of this exquisite necklace.Each tiny flower that makes it up isattached to its neighbour by goldwire. The result is like a magnificent

piece of embroidery which allowsglimpses of the skin and designspetals todressupthedcollet. It isapiece of jewellery which dependingon what it is worn with adapts to thefeminine mood desired. The collier is composed of 3421diamonds for a total of 31,51carats,one 4,46 carats morganite and 258pink sapphires for a total of 10,54carats. The set is completed bychandelier earrings in white gold,diamonds and pink sapphires. The new creation will be unveiled atthe prestigious Baselworld 2015,which takes place from March 19to March 26, 2015, Messe Basel,Switzerland.


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An objet d'art Masterpiece

FABERGPEARL EGG

Faberg, the worlds most iconic artist jeweller, todayrevives its revered tradition of creating the most preciousand coveted of objets dart. Paying homage to the forthcoming centenary of the lastFaberg Imperial Eggs ever delivered, Faberg has craftedan extraordinary, one-of-kind egg objet in collaborationwith the Al-Fardan family, one of the worlds mostrenowned collectors of pearls. The Faberg Pearl Egg is the first egg created in theImperial Class since 1917 where the Faberg name andthe Faberg family have been united. Pearls have been coveted and treasured for millennia,linked inextricably with royalty, style and status. Faberg isdelighted to celebrate these "jewels of the sea" in theexquisite Faberg Pearl Egg. The Faberg Pearl Egg draws inspiration from the formationof a pearl within an oyster, and the eggs painstakingly-crafted mother-of-pearl exterior opens to reveal a uniquegrey pearl of 12.17 carats, sourced from the Arabian Gulfand exhibiting exceptional purity and a highly unusualshade of grey. Harnessing 20 highly skilled workmasters, the objetembodies 139 fine, white pearls with a golden lustre, 3,305diamonds, carved rock crystal and mother-of-pearl set onwhite and yellow gold. Each pearl adorning the FabergPearl Egg was hand-selected by Hussain Ibrahim Al- Fardanfrom his private collection. An ingenious mechanismenables the entire outer shell to rotate on its base,simultaneously opening in six sections to unveil its treasure.The Pearl Egg is accompanied by a sumptuous Fabergnecklace of white pearls, diamonds and mother of pearlfeaturing a scallop motif, and finished with an exquisite19.44 carat white pearl drop.Hussain Ibrahim Al-Fardan, Chairman of the AlfardanGroup, commented: I have a passion for natural pearls

and it took me many years to build my current collectiongathering some of the most extraordinary pearls in theworld. Faberg has a great history in making jewellery forroyalty and a truly precious Faberg Egg is a luxury treasureand the symbol of a long-gone era of opulence. This is why Ipartnered with Faberg to combine these two traditionaltreasures: the Faberg Egg and natural Arabian Gulf pearls,to create an exceptional piece. Robert Benvenuto, Faberg President, said: We aredelighted to be sharing this historic moment - the unveilingof the Faberg Pearl Egg - with Mr Hussain and Mr Ali Al-Fardan in Doha. It is a distinct pleasure and privilege for meand the Faberg team to have collaborated with them insourcing some of the finest pearls in the world for thiscreation. We hold our partnership, and indeed ourfriendship, with Mr Hussain and Mr Ali Al-Fardan, in thehighest regard. For thousands of years, the most desirable and valuablenaturalpearlscamefromtheArabianGulf, theRedSeaandthe Gulf of Manaar in South East Asia. In the Middle East inparticular, pearl- fishing was the pillar of the regionaleconomy, booming in the 18th and 19th centuries asdemand soared. The introduction of cultured pearls at thebeginning of the 20th century and the exhaustion of oysterbeds in the region contributed to the decline of the pearltrade, and saw the oil industry become the predominantsource of wealth in the Gulf. As a result, natural oriental pearls have become highlysought-after wonders of nature given their beauty andlustre. The Faberg Pearl Egg was unveiled at the prestigiousDoha Watch and Jewellery Exhibition, which took placefrom 23rd to 28th February 2015 at the Qatar NationalConvention Centre, Doha.


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An objet d'art Masterpiece

FABERGPEARL EGG

Faberg, the worlds most iconic artist jeweller, todayrevives its revered tradition of creating the most preciousand coveted of objets dart. Paying homage to the forthcoming centenary of the lastFaberg Imperial Eggs ever delivered, Faberg has craftedan extraordinary, one-of-kind egg objet in collaborationwith the Al-Fardan family, one of the worlds mostrenowned collectors of pearls. The Faberg Pearl Egg is the first egg created in theImperial Class since 1917 where the Faberg name andthe Faberg family have been united. Pearls have been coveted and treasured for millennia,linked inextricably with royalty, style and status. Faberg isdelighted to celebrate these "jewels of the sea" in theexquisite Faberg Pearl Egg. The Faberg Pearl Egg draws inspiration from the formationof a pearl within an oyster, and the eggs painstakingly-crafted mother-of-pearl exterior opens to reveal a uniquegrey pearl of 12.17 carats, sourced from the Arabian Gulfand exhibiting exceptional purity and a highly unusualshade of grey. Harnessing 20 highly skilled workmasters, the objetembodies 139 fine, white pearls with a golden lustre, 3,305diamonds, carved rock crystal and mother-of-pearl set onwhite and yellow gold. Each pearl adorning the FabergPearl Egg was hand-selected by Hussain Ibrahim Al- Fardanfrom his private collection. An ingenious mechanismenables the entire outer shell to rotate on its base,simultaneously opening in six sections to unveil its treasure.The Pearl Egg is accompanied by a sumptuous Fabergnecklace of white pearls, diamonds and mother of pearlfeaturing a scallop motif, and finished with an exquisite19.44 carat white pearl drop.Hussain Ibrahim Al-Fardan, Chairman of the AlfardanGroup, commented: I have a passion for natural pearls

and it took me many years to build my current collectiongathering some of the most extraordinary pearls in theworld. Faberg has a great history in making jewellery forroyalty and a truly precious Faberg Egg is a luxury treasureand the symbol of a long-gone era of opulence. This is why Ipartnered with Faberg to combine these two traditionaltreasures: the Faberg Egg and natural Arabian Gulf pearls,to create an exceptional piece. Robert Benvenuto, Faberg President, said: We aredelighted to be sharing this historic moment - the unveilingof the Faberg Pearl Egg - with Mr Hussain and Mr Ali Al-Fardan in Doha. It is a distinct pleasure and privilege for meand the Faberg team to have collaborated with them insourcing some of the finest pearls in the world for thiscreation. We hold our partnership, and indeed ourfriendship, with Mr Hussain and Mr Ali Al-Fardan, in thehighest regard. For thousands of years, the most desirable and valuablenaturalpearlscamefromtheArabianGulf, theRedSeaandthe Gulf of Manaar in South East Asia. In the Middle East inparticular, pearl- fishing was the pillar of the regionaleconomy, booming in the 18th and 19th centuries asdemand soared. The introduction of cultured pearls at thebeginning of the 20th century and the exhaustion of oysterbeds in the region contributed to the decline of the pearltrade, and saw the oil industry become the predominantsource of wealth in the Gulf. As a result, natural oriental pearls have become highlysought-after wonders of nature given their beauty andlustre. The Faberg Pearl Egg was unveiled at the prestigiousDoha Watch and Jewellery Exhibition, which took placefrom 23rd to 28th February 2015 at the Qatar NationalConvention Centre, Doha.



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AWARDED GRANDPRIZE OF 2015 JCKJEWELERS CHOICE

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OMI PRIV

Fine gemstone jewelry designer, Omi Priv, is awarded theGrand Prize in the eighth annual JCK Jewelers ChoiceAwards. Retail jewelers from around the world voted the 4.33carat Lightning Ridge black opal ring by Omi Priv as theBest Ring Design over $10,000, and the Grand Prize winner.Eachyearawardsaregiven inmultiplecategories; thepiecethat earns the most votes is honored with the Grand Prize. The JCK Jewelers Choice Awards is the industrys biggestretailer-determined design competition. Celebrating itseighth year, Jewelers Choice continues to challengedesigners and manufacturers to create innovative andsalable pieces and to offer retailers the opportunity to voteon their favorites. The focus of the award winning ring is the extraordinary playof color in the center black opal. The opal is accentuatedwith 0.46 carats of trillion green tsavorite garnets and 0.24carats of round blue sapphires. The shank of the ring sparkleswith 0.42 carats of brilliant round diamonds. The ring wascrafted by hand in 18K yellow gold in Los Angeles, California. "We are honored to win the Grand Prize award; it is verymeaningful tome,as jewelry retailersare theones thatvotedon our piece!" says Niveet Nagpal, President and Designer ofOmi Priv. "My passion lies in color, and I am especiallypleased with the way the colors come together in this ring. Iam excited and honored that it has been recognizedamongst so many beautiful entries."

Omi Priv also earned merits with its black opal and tsavoritegarnet ring. This piece was announced as a finalist in thecategory of Platinum Jewelry over $10,000. Omi Priv designs have been honored in the JCK JewelersChoice Awards each year since the brands launch in 2012.The award winning opal ring is featured on the March 2015cover of JCK Magazine. Further details of the ring may beviewed online at OmiPriv.com or viewed in person May28th through June 1st at The Couture show, Wynn Las Vegas,Salon 143. Omi Priv joins the passion of superior craftsmanship with theultimate beauty of fine rare gemstones. As purveyors of theworlds greatest rarities, they select only the finestgemstones of unsurpassed quality for their fine jewelrydesigns and many have been featured also in the JewelleryHistorian. Every Omi Priv piece is handcrafted in the United States,and exceeds the most exacting standards. Uniting thenature of the gemstone with the art of design is theirspecialty. Please visit www.omiprive.com to view their completecollection.


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Fine gemstone jewelry designer, Omi Priv, is awarded theGrand Prize in the eighth annual JCK Jewelers ChoiceAwards. Retail jewelers from around the world voted the 4.33carat Lightning Ridge black opal ring by Omi Priv as theBest Ring Design over $10,000, and the Grand Prize winner.Eachyearawardsaregiven inmultiplecategories; thepiecethat earns the most votes is honored with the Grand Prize. The JCK Jewelers Choice Awards is the industrys biggestretailer-determined design competition. Celebrating itseighth year, Jewelers Choice continues to challengedesigners and manufacturers to create innovative andsalable pieces and to offer retailers the opportunity to voteon their favorites. The focus of the award winning ring is the extraordinary playof color in the center black opal. The opal is accentuatedwith 0.46 carats of trillion green tsavorite garnets and 0.24carats of round blue sapphires. The shank of the ring sparkleswith 0.42 carats of brilliant round diamonds. The ring wascrafted by hand in 18K yellow gold in Los Angeles, California. "We are honored to win the Grand Prize award; it is verymeaningful tome,as jewelry retailersare theones thatvotedon our piece!" says Niveet Nagpal, President and Designer ofOmi Priv. "My passion lies in color, and I am especiallypleased with the way the colors come together in this ring. Iam excited and honored that it has been recognizedamongst so many beautiful entries."

Omi Priv also earned merits with its black opal and tsavoritegarnet ring. This piece was announced as a finalist in thecategory of Platinum Jewelry over $10,000. Omi Priv designs have been honored in the JCK JewelersChoice Awards each year since the brands launch in 2012.The award winning opal ring is featured on the March 2015cover of JCK Magazine. Further details of the ring may beviewed online at OmiPriv.com or viewed in person May28th through June 1st at The Couture show, Wynn Las Vegas,Salon 143. Omi Priv joins the passion of superior craftsmanship with theultimate beauty of fine rare gemstones. As purveyors of theworlds greatest rarities, they select only the finestgemstones of unsurpassed quality for their fine jewelrydesigns and many have been featured also in the JewelleryHistorian. Every Omi Priv piece is handcrafted in the United States,and exceeds the most exacting standards. Uniting thenature of the gemstone with the art of design is theirspecialty. Please visit www.omiprive.com to view their completecollection.



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In his new global role, Bennett who is based in Geneva, Switzerland,will help design and implement a strategy of continued expansion andbusiness development for the jewelry branch of the auction house. Jewelry sales at Sothebys in 2014 garnered $603 million, the highestannual total for the category ever. It also marked the third year in a rowof record jewelry sales for Sothebys.

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In his new global role, Bennett who is based in Geneva, Switzerland,will help design and implement a strategy of continued expansion andbusiness development for the jewelry branch of the auction house. Jewelry sales at Sothebys in 2014 garnered $603 million, the highestannual total for the category ever. It also marked the third year in a rowof record jewelry sales for Sothebys.

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In the Geneva-basedrole, Bennett will designand implement astrategy for thecontinued expansionand development ofSothebys global jewelrybusiness, which theauction house says isone of its fastestgrowing categories,achieving $603 million insales in 2014.

Daryl Wickstrom, International Managing Director of

Sothebys Jewellery & Watch Divisions, on March 5,

2015 announced the appointment of David Bennett to

the newly- created position of Worldwide Chairman of

Sothebys International Jewellery Division.

Mr. Wickstrom commented: David Bennett has led

Sothebys jewellerysales inEuropetoanincredible listof

historic results over the course of his four decades with

the Company. He is celebrated and respected

throughout this field for his impressive scholarship,

extensive knowledge of jewellery and precious stones,

and consummate skills as an auctioneer. Sothebys

global sales of jewellery are experiencing some of the

fastest growth among the many collecting categories

we offer, and in this new global role David will help

design and implement a strategy for the continued

expansion and development of this critical arm of our

business. With the support of a network of jewellery

expertsthat isunparalleledintheauctionmarket, ledby

Lisa Hubbard, Chairman North & South America,

Sothebys Jewellery, Quek Chin Yeow, Chairman Asia,

Sothebys Jewellery, and Patti Wong, Chairman of

Sothebys Diamonds, the Company stands in a unique

position to serve our rapidly-expanding client base.

Mr. Bennett said: Sothebys jewellery sales are in an

excellent position to experience continued growth

beyond our recent record results, which culminated in

2014 with our highest-ever annual total of more than

$600 million in sales. Our client base is constantly

expanding buyers from more than 74 countries

participated in our auctions last year in New York,

Geneva, Hong Kong and London, with a quarter of all

biddersparticipating inaSothebysauctionfor their first

time. I look forward to working with Lisa, Chin Yeow,

Patti, and our international senior specialist team to

continue building an exciting, diverse and innovative

jewellerybusiness thatservesbothnewandestablished

collectors and influential members of the trade on a

global basis."

Under Mr. Bennetts leadership, Sothebys Geneva has

presented many jewels of supreme historical

importance, among them the legendary Beau

Sancy, a diamond that had once graced the

collection of Henry IV of France, and the magnificent

emeraldanddiamondtiaraformerly inthecollectionof

PrincessKatharinaHenckelvonDonnersmarck.Heisthe

co-author, with Daniela Mascetti, of the celebrated

reference book Understanding Jewellery, in print since

1989, and Celebrating Jewellery (2012).

During his tenure, Mr. Bennett has presided over many record-breaking

sales, including the Graff Pink that set the current auction record for

any diamond and any jewel when it sold for $46.2 million in November

2010, as well as an extraordinary seven 100+ carat diamonds. He has

beeninstrumental inpresentingmanyofSothebysmost iconic jewellery

auctions, including the Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor (1987), the

Princely Collections of Thurn and Taxis (1992), and the collections of Ava

Gardner, H.H. Begum Sultan Mohamed Shah Aga Khan, Maria Callas,

Gina Lollobrigida and, most recently, Dimitri Mavrommatis.

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In the Geneva-basedrole, Bennett will designand implement astrategy for thecontinued expansionand development ofSothebys global jewelrybusiness, which theauction house says isone of its fastestgrowing categories,achieving $603 million insales in 2014.

Daryl Wickstrom, International Managing Director of

Sothebys Jewellery & Watch Divisions, on March 5,

2015 announced the appointment of David Bennett to

the newly- created position of Worldwide Chairman of

Sothebys International Jewellery Division.

Mr. Wickstrom commented: David Bennett has led

Sothebys jewellerysales inEuropetoanincredible listof

historic results over the course of his four decades with

the Company. He is celebrated and respected

throughout this field for his impressive scholarship,

extensive knowledge of jewellery and precious stones,

and consummate skills as an auctioneer. Sothebys

global sales of jewellery are experiencing some of the

fastest growth among the many collecting categories

we offer, and in this new global role David will help

design and implement a strategy for the continued

expansion and development of this critical arm of our

business. With the support of a network of jewellery

expertsthat isunparalleledintheauctionmarket, ledby

Lisa Hubbard, Chairman North & South America,

Sothebys Jewellery, Quek Chin Yeow, Chairman Asia,

Sothebys Jewellery, and Patti Wong, Chairman of

Sothebys Diamonds, the Company stands in a unique

position to serve our rapidly-expanding client base.

Mr. Bennett said: Sothebys jewellery sales are in an

excellent position to experience continued growth

beyond our recent record results, which culminated in

2014 with our highest-ever annual total of more than

$600 million in sales. Our client base is constantly

expanding buyers from more than 74 countries

participated in our auctions last year in New York,

Geneva, Hong Kong and London, with a quarter of all

biddersparticipating inaSothebysauctionfor their first

time. I look forward to working with Lisa, Chin Yeow,

Patti, and our international senior specialist team to

continue building an exciting, diverse and innovative

jewellerybusiness thatservesbothnewandestablished

collectors and influential members of the trade on a

global basis."

Under Mr. Bennetts leadership, Sothebys Geneva has

presented many jewels of supreme historical

importance, among them the legendary Beau

Sancy, a diamond that had once graced the

collection of Henry IV of France, and the magnificent

emeraldanddiamondtiaraformerly inthecollectionof

PrincessKatharinaHenckelvonDonnersmarck.Heisthe

co-author, with Daniela Mascetti, of the celebrated

reference book Understanding Jewellery, in print since

1989, and Celebrating Jewellery (2012).

During his tenure, Mr. Bennett has presided over many record-breaking

sales, including the Graff Pink that set the current auction record for

any diamond and any jewel when it sold for $46.2 million in November

2010, as well as an extraordinary seven 100+ carat diamonds. He has

beeninstrumental inpresentingmanyofSothebysmost iconic jewellery

auctions, including the Jewels of the Duchess of Windsor (1987), the

Princely Collections of Thurn and Taxis (1992), and the collections of Ava

Gardner, H.H. Begum Sultan Mohamed Shah Aga Khan, Maria Callas,

Gina Lollobrigida and, most recently, Dimitri Mavrommatis.

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Love is a face, a name dressed in words, wordsexpressing emotions. For Valentine's Day, ZOLOTASHouse of Jewelry, inspired by the romantic power ofa love letter, created and introduced the "LoveLetter" collection in silver and gold, definitely aunique way to express your love by engraving thisone word that will stay forever. The ZOLOTAS house of jewelry has been writinghistory in the Decorative Arts since 1895. The housesdistinctive rings, drop earrings, necklaces andbracelets have been in the front line for more than acentury. The house of ZOLOTAS celebrates the timelessness ofluxury with creations that reflect history, traditionand passion for the 'unique'.Th i s unique displayof the love has att racted internat ionalrecognit ion of important personages,celebr i t ies , socia l and pol i t ical e l i te, suchas E l i zabeth Taylor , Jacquel ine Kennedy,the Kennedy fami ly , Cather ine Deneuve,Grace Kel ly , sh ipping magnate Ar i s tot leOnass i s , a l l sought Zolotas creat ions. At the Jewel lery His tor ian, we real ly lovedthe Love Letter bracelet in 18KT yel lowgold set with a diamond and a gold chainand the Love Letter pendant in 18KT pink

gold set with a diamond and a pink goldchain. With a retai l pr ice of 450 for each, th i sbracelet ( and the pendant as wel l ) i s anabsolute must-have for al l romant icsfash ionis tas who know how to make astatement of e legance. The real bonus, i s that you can engrave theback s ide with a pr ivate message, word oreven a name. Al l you have to do is to ask for i tand ZOLOTAS wi l l do i t for you. We asked toZOLOTAS to do it for us and the resu l t i sgorgeous. You can buy them in the ZOLOTAS bout iquesin Athens, but also at the webstore ofZOLOTAS (www.zolotas.gr) . For engravingin the back of the letter , p lease add yourmessage, name or word in your order orcontact ZOLOTAS by phone. To v iew the new col lect ion vis i t a ZOLOTASBout ique or v is i t the off ic ia l webs i te andwebstore, that wi l l send it d i rect ly to yourhome. www.zolotas.gr

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gold set with a diamond and a pink goldchain. With a retai l pr ice of 450 for each, th i sbracelet ( and the pendant as wel l ) i s anabsolute must-have for al l romant icsfash ionis tas who know how to make astatement of e legance. The real bonus, i s that you can engrave theback s ide with a pr ivate message, word oreven a name. Al l you have to do is to ask for i tand ZOLOTAS wi l l do i t for you. We asked toZOLOTAS to do it for us and the resu l t i sgorgeous. You can buy them in the ZOLOTAS bout iquesin Athens, but also at the webstore ofZOLOTAS (www.zolotas.gr) . For engravingin the back of the letter , p lease add yourmessage, name or word in your order orcontact ZOLOTAS by phone. To v iew the new col lect ion vis i t a ZOLOTASBout ique or v is i t the off ic ia l webs i te andwebstore, that wi l l send it d i rect ly to yourhome. www.zolotas.gr

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AVAKIAN

With boutiques in Geneva, London,Moscow, Beverly Hills and New York, andplans for Middle East, Asian and Russianexpansion, Avakian has long been gearedtowards clients who seek the extraordinary- from extravagant crowns worn at theweddings of princes and princesses, toelaborate bespoke commissions forgovernments and oligarchs. A third-generation family jeweler, Avakianis accustomed to serving royalty, heads ofstate and the Hollywood elite.At Avakian,their design influences are as eclectic andinternational as their family history. Bulgarian-born, American-educatedEdmond Avakian, a civil engineer and atrained gemmologist, joined the jewelerybusinesshisparentshadstarted inLebanon.Edmond would later relocate to Geneva,opening his very first boutique there as wellas four more round the world, beforeappointing his children, Haig and Corinne,as directors of the company. Being a family owned business allowsAvakian to respond immediately whenclients call them with urgent requests forcustomised pieces, and in some cases,hand delivery. It means they regularly workwith some of the same stone suppliers andthe same Swiss and Italian workshops whichweve been working with for over 30 years all of them dedicated to remarkablecraftsmanship, be it goldsmithing,enamelling or stone-setting.It also allows them to offer a uniquely

personal service. In particular in BeverlyHills, against Rodeo Drives backdrop ofglobal luxury powerhouses, family-ownedAvakian has a special cachet. Customersvisiting the boutique in the legendaryBeverly Wilshire hotel know they can speakdirectly to a member of the Avakian family. This year, AVAKIAN participated at theDoha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition2015, which was held in Doha fromFebruary 24 to February 28 at the QatarNational Convention Centre. The Doha Jewellery and WatchesExhibition is an unprecedented artisanexhibition of the worlds most luxuriousjewellery and watches. Held annually inQatar it attracts world renown jewellers,watch makers and exhibitors and jewelleryenthusiasts. The aims of the exhibition are todemonstrate the latest trends in the industrytoday; showcase the most magnificentgemstones and sophisticated timepiecesin the world; portray the dynamism of Qatarand its strong and progressive economy;and to encourage foreign investors toQatar. We are proud to showcase some pieces ofHaute Joaillerie that AVAKIAN presentedat the Doha Jewellery and WatchesExhibition 2015.


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With boutiques in Geneva, London,Moscow, Beverly Hills and New York, andplans for Middle East, Asian and Russianexpansion, Avakian has long been gearedtowards clients who seek the extraordinary- from extravagant crowns worn at theweddings of princes and princesses, toelaborate bespoke commissions forgovernments and oligarchs. A third-generation family jeweler, Avakianis accustomed to serving royalty, heads ofstate and the Hollywood elite.At Avakian,their design influences are as eclectic andinternational as their family history. Bulgarian-born, American-educatedEdmond Avakian, a civil engineer and atrained gemmologist, joined the jewelerybusinesshisparentshadstarted inLebanon.Edmond would later relocate to Geneva,opening his very first boutique there as wellas four more round the world, beforeappointing his children, Haig and Corinne,as directors of the company. Being a family owned business allowsAvakian to respond immediately whenclients call them with urgent requests forcustomised pieces, and in some cases,hand delivery. It means they regularly workwith some of the same stone suppliers andthe same Swiss and Italian workshops whichweve been working with for over 30 years all of them dedicated to remarkablecraftsmanship, be it goldsmithing,enamelling or stone-setting.It also allows them to offer a uniquely

personal service. In particular in BeverlyHills, against Rodeo Drives backdrop ofglobal luxury powerhouses, family-ownedAvakian has a special cachet. Customersvisiting the boutique in the legendaryBeverly Wilshire hotel know they can speakdirectly to a member of the Avakian family. This year, AVAKIAN participated at theDoha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition2015, which was held in Doha fromFebruary 24 to February 28 at the QatarNational Convention Centre. The Doha Jewellery and WatchesExhibition is an unprecedented artisanexhibition of the worlds most luxuriousjewellery and watches. Held annually inQatar it attracts world renown jewellers,watch makers and exhibitors and jewelleryenthusiasts. The aims of the exhibition are todemonstrate the latest trends in the industrytoday; showcase the most magnificentgemstones and sophisticated timepiecesin the world; portray the dynamism of Qatarand its strong and progressive economy;and to encourage foreign investors toQatar. We are proud to showcase some pieces ofHaute Joaillerie that AVAKIAN presentedat the Doha Jewellery and WatchesExhibition 2015.



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Meghna Jewels is the fine jewelry line bydesigner Meghna Patel. Based is Chicago,and launched in 2014, the brand is definedby its use of stones, diamonds, and structuralsilver and gold to develop adventurous,luxurious and wearable pieces. After launching a successful trend jewelryline in 2011, Patel transitioned into finejewelry. The trend jewelry pieces were aninstant hit and have graced by manypublications and has also been worn byBlake Lively and Kelly Rutherford in the hit TVShow GOSSIP GIRL. The trend line wascarried in many reputed stores includingCalypso St. Barth, Tootsies, Fred Segal,Sophies Closet (Dubai) and many more. The move has given the designer the

opportunity to focus more on the intricatedesigns and details of jewelry rather thanmass production. Meghna believes that,across all cultures, jewelry is what completesany outfit and that every detail in designshould be specific and deliberate. My pieces are the product of myimagination and things that inspire me ineveryday life. I want to design jewelry thatcaptivates womens heart and soul.Meghnas process is organic, starting simplywith a sketch on a piece of paper. Withconstant inspiration for her designs throughanything she falls in love with at first sight, herpieces embody all the little elements thatcome into her life from the places she haslived and traveled. >

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Meghna Jewels is the fine jewelry line bydesigner Meghna Patel. Based is Chicago,and launched in 2014, the brand is definedby its use of stones, diamonds, and structuralsilver and gold to develop adventurous,luxurious and wearable pieces. After launching a successful trend jewelryline in 2011, Patel transitioned into finejewelry. The trend jewelry pieces were aninstant hit and have graced by manypublications and has also been worn byBlake Lively and Kelly Rutherford in the hit TVShow GOSSIP GIRL. The trend line wascarried in many reputed stores includingCalypso St. Barth, Tootsies, Fred Segal,Sophies Closet (Dubai) and many more. The move has given the designer the

opportunity to focus more on the intricatedesigns and details of jewelry rather thanmass production. Meghna believes that,across all cultures, jewelry is what completesany outfit and that every detail in designshould be specific and deliberate. My pieces are the product of myimagination and things that inspire me ineveryday life. I want to design jewelry thatcaptivates womens heart and soul.Meghnas process is organic, starting simplywith a sketch on a piece of paper. Withconstant inspiration for her designs throughanything she falls in love with at first sight, herpieces embody all the little elements thatcome into her life from the places she haslived and traveled. >

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> Inspired by her Indian heritage, Patel usesbold precious stones, layering her designswith her signature diamond pave arches.Its all about the touches of color, mixingblack and white diamonds with beautifullycut stones to add that little pop, says thedesigner, I love playing with the structuralelement of lines and symmetry andcombining that with aspects of my Indianlineage by using colorful stones to give myjewels that extra something. Overall, Patels process is simple andorganic.Receiving constant inspiration for herdesigns through anything she falls in with atfirst sight, her pieces embody all the littleelements

that come into her life from the places shehas lived and traveled. What I hope toconvey with every bracelet or ring, saysPatel, is a warm invitation to go where Ihave been and see what I have witnessedaround the globe. What makes Meghna Jewels amazing is thepurity of the design line that mixes a uniquecultural heritage, the one of the designer tothe world cultural heritage. Her creations are an amazing start and at theJewellery Historian we are proud and veryhappy to showcase her work. As agemologist and a jewellery designer myself,I am definitely sure that in the future Meghnawill delight us with many more creations,


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> Inspired by her Indian heritage, Patel usesbold precious stones, layering her designswith her signature diamond pave arches.Its all about the touches of color, mixingblack and white diamonds with beautifullycut stones to add that little pop, says thedesigner, I love playing with the structuralelement of lines and symmetry andcombining that with aspects of my Indianlineage by using colorful stones to give myjewels that extra something. Overall, Patels process is simple andorganic.Receiving constant inspiration for herdesigns through anything she falls in with atfirst sight, her pieces embody all the littleelements

that come into her life from the places shehas lived and traveled. What I hope toconvey with every bracelet or ring, saysPatel, is a warm invitation to go where Ihave been and see what I have witnessedaround the globe. What makes Meghna Jewels amazing is thepurity of the design line that mixes a uniquecultural heritage, the one of the designer tothe world cultural heritage. Her creations are an amazing start and at theJewellery Historian we are proud and veryhappy to showcase her work. As agemologist and a jewellery designer myself,I am definitely sure that in the future Meghnawill delight us with many more creations,


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After launching asuccessful trendjewelry line in 2011,the pieces were aninstant hit and havegraced by manypublications and havealso been worn by BlakeLively and KellyRutherfordinGOSSIP GIRL.

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After launching asuccessful trendjewelry line in 2011,the pieces were aninstant hit and havegraced by manypublications and havealso been worn by BlakeLively and KellyRutherfordinGOSSIP GIRL.

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What I hope toconvey with everybracelet or ring,says Patel, is awarm invitation togo where I have beenand see what I havewitnessed aroundthe globe.

> "As a child, I loved to draw. Drawing wasalways something that came naturally tome. Like many young women, I becamefascinated with the world of fashion. I wouldwatch runway shows, and be particularlymoved by the accessories thatcomplimented each designer's piece. Itwasn't long before my love of art and fashionmerged and I began to draw jewelry. Ienvisioned these pieces hanging off thehand of women like me who loved color andhaute couture. I begin simply, with a blank piece of paperand an idea. That idea can occur to meanywhere, often, in the most unlikely places,but soon enough I complete a sketch and

that marks the birth of that particular piece.My favorite part of the design process isbeing able to witness the life of each piece. Looking back at when I finally began to workon my pieces, I realize now what came out insome ways is representative of the placesI've lived and traveled to. My pieces are notdemure; they're adventurous. What I hope toconvey with every bracelet or ring is a warminvitation to go where I have been and seewhat I have witnessed around the globe. Iam grateful to all of the many fans, to thecities which have inspired me, and the familythat helped propel me, and I wish just asmany blessings to each of you.

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What I hope toconvey with everybracelet or ring,says Patel, is awarm invitation togo where I have beenand see what I havewitnessed aroundthe globe.

> "As a child, I loved to draw. Drawing wasalways something that came naturally tome. Like many young women, I becamefascinated with the world of fashion. I wouldwatch runway shows, and be particularlymoved by the accessories thatcomplimented each designer's piece. Itwasn't long before my love of art and fashionmerged and I began to draw jewelry. Ienvisioned these pieces hanging off thehand of women like me who loved color andhaute couture. I begin simply, with a blank piece of paperand an idea. That idea can occur to meanywhere, often, in the most unlikely places,but soon enough I complete a sketch and

that marks the birth of that particular piece.My favorite part of the design process isbeing able to witness the life of each piece. Looking back at when I finally began to workon my pieces, I realize now what came out insome ways is representative of the placesI've lived and traveled to. My pieces are notdemure; they're adventurous. What I hope toconvey with every bracelet or ring is a warminvitation to go where I have been and seewhat I have witnessed around the globe. Iam grateful to all of the many fans, to thecities which have inspired me, and the familythat helped propel me, and I wish just asmany blessings to each of you.

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Overall, Patels process issimple and organic.Receiving constantinspiration for her designsthrough anything she falls inwith at first sight, her piecesembody all the little elements that come into her life fromthe places she has lived andtraveled.

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Overall, Patels process issimple and organic.Receiving constantinspiration for her designsthrough anything she falls inwith at first sight, her piecesembody all the little elements that come into her life fromthe places she has lived andtraveled.

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Since 1964 the CHIMENTO family has been associated withunique and exclusive creations using gold as the undisputedprotagonist. Showcasing a unique mix of creativity,craftsmanship and attention to detail, CHIMENTOs creationshave become synonym with top quality 18k gold ItalianJewelry.All CHIMENTO collections are a perfect blend oftradition and design, setting the new classic benchmarks ofItalian jewelry with their elegant, refined and contemporary style.
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Since 1964 the CHIMENTO family has been associated withunique and exclusive creations using gold as the undisputedprotagonist. Showcasing a unique mix of creativity,craftsmanship and attention to detail, CHIMENTOs creationshave become synonym with top quality 18k gold ItalianJewelry.All CHIMENTO collections are a perfect blend oftradition and design, setting the new classic benchmarks ofItalian jewelry with their elegant, refined and contemporary style.

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Chimento is the story of an all-Italian family,gifted with initiative and will power, whichfirst started in 1964 in Grisignano di Zocco, aprovince of Vicenza and the seat of Italy'sgoldsmith tradition. 2500 years ago, the Etruscans, in what ispresent-day Tuscany, created among themost beautiful gold metalwork of theancient world. Today, Italy remains a leaderin the transformation of that precious metalinto masterpieces of design andcraftsmanship. It was in the great tradition of the masters ofItalian goldsmiths that Adriano Chimentoestablished a design and production studiofor fine designer 18K gold and diamondjewelry in 1964 in Vicenza, Italy.

The Company was founded on the intuitionand imagination of Adriano Chimento, theCompany's founder and President, andtoday is run by the next generation of thefamily of jewelers, who is dedicated tooriginal creativity and the guiding principlesof the brand. Chimento is one of the mostimportant brands in the world of jewelry. Since 1964 the CHIMENTO family has beenassociated with unique and exclusivecreations using gold as the undisputedprotagonist. Showcasing a unique mix ofcreativity, craftsmanship and attention todetail, CHIMENTOs creations have becomesynonym with top quality 18k gold ItalianJewelry.All CHIMENTO collections are aperfect blend of tradition and design, settingthe new classic benchmarks of Italianjewelry with their elegant, refined and


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Chimento is the story of an all-Italian family,gifted with initiative and will power, whichfirst started in 1964 in Grisignano di Zocco, aprovince of Vicenza and the seat of Italy'sgoldsmith tradition. 2500 years ago, the Etruscans, in what ispresent-day Tuscany, created among themost beautiful gold metalwork of theancient world. Today, Italy remains a leaderin the transformation of that precious metalinto masterpieces of design andcraftsmanship. It was in the great tradition of the masters ofItalian goldsmiths that Adriano Chimentoestablished a design and production studiofor fine designer 18K gold and diamondjewelry in 1964 in Vicenza, Italy.

The Company was founded on the intuitionand imagination of Adriano Chimento, theCompany's founder and President, andtoday is run by the next generation of thefamily of jewelers, who is dedicated tooriginal creativity and the guiding principlesof the brand. Chimento is one of the mostimportant brands in the world of jewelry. Since 1964 the CHIMENTO family has beenassociated with unique and exclusivecreations using gold as the undisputedprotagonist. Showcasing a unique mix ofcreativity, craftsmanship and attention todetail, CHIMENTOs creations have becomesynonym with top quality 18k gold ItalianJewelry.All CHIMENTO collections are aperfect blend of tradition and design, settingthe new classic benchmarks of Italianjewelry with their elegant, refined and


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>Chimento has since grown into a successfuljewelry manufacturer with a globalpresence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.Today Chimento S.P.A. has a 70,000 squarefoot design and production studio inVicenza, a small town in Italy known as thegold capital of the world. Master goldsmithsand jewelers combine old-worldhandcrafting with state-of-the-art processeslike electroforming and microfusion toproduce a collection unique in style andfinish. The production studio has over 140 skilledemployees, some of which manually createeach piece of jewelry by hand. Chimentojewelry provides the customer with beauty,security, versatility, and reversibility. Chimento jewels are dedicated to womenwho love contemporary design and classicstyle and want to experience the thrill of

wearing a precious jewel every day. Lookinginto the hearts of women, capturing theirdesires; every CHIMENTO piece is born forthis. Original shapes, innovative materials,design evolution and research. And a lot ofpassion. Chimento successfully createsinnovative and unique pieces that becomefashion musts. Chimento's collections offer a completeassortment of gold jewelry. The taste andoriginal interpretation of trends is bestexpressed in the DESIGN collection forwomen and the TRENDY collection for men,while the classicism and elegance that hasmade Chimento famous is evident in theTRADITION and CLASSIC collections. HDSilver represents an innovative approachwhereby Chimento has brought theirparticular and inimitable style to the world ofsilver. From now on, at Chimento, not onlygold will set the trends.

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>Chimento has since grown into a successfuljewelry manufacturer with a globalpresence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.Today Chimento S.P.A. has a 70,000 squarefoot design and production studio inVicenza, a small town in Italy known as thegold capital of the world. Master goldsmithsand jewelers combine old-worldhandcrafting with state-of-the-art processeslike electroforming and microfusion toproduce a collection unique in style andfinish. The production studio has over 140 skilledemployees, some of which manually createeach piece of jewelry by hand. Chimentojewelry provides the customer with beauty,security, versatility, and reversibility. Chimento jewels are dedicated to womenwho love contemporary design and classicstyle and want to experience the thrill of

wearing a precious jewel every day. Lookinginto the hearts of women, capturing theirdesires; every CHIMENTO piece is born forthis. Original shapes, innovative materials,design evolution and research. And a lot ofpassion. Chimento successfully createsinnovative and unique pieces that becomefashion musts. Chimento's collections offer a completeassortment of gold jewelry. The taste andoriginal interpretation of trends is bestexpressed in the DESIGN collection forwomen and the TRENDY collection for men,while the classicism and elegance that hasmade Chimento famous is evident in theTRADITION and CLASSIC collections. HDSilver represents an innovative approachwhereby Chimento has brought theirparticular and inimitable style to the world ofsilver. From now on, at Chimento, not onlygold will set the trends.

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On any given day, if you walk into theGumuchian office in Manhattan, you willsee several women buzzing around, all withone goal in mind: to bring our clients the mostexquisite, timeless and perfectly executedjewelry they have ever seen or worn. Ourfounder and visionary, Anita Gumuchianand her daughters Myriam and Patricia carryon a family legacy in the jewelry industry thatdates back over 100 years. Together, theGumuchian women combine theexcellence of traditional Europeancraftsmanship with fashion-forward designs.From this vision our Designed by Women forWomen mantra emerged, setting out toembody the confidence and beauty of allwomen. During your visit you will find Anita perched ather desk sifting through piles of the finestquality diamonds and gemstones to be setinto precious metals to adorn our clientele.Amid this mix of diamonds and gems, you

can see the sketches and designs that willsoon be transformed from vision intowearable jewelry. One door down fromAnita you will find Patricia developing ideasand sketching; she draws her inspiration fromher travels and natural surroundings. Patriciaadds sophistication and elegance to everypiece, ensuring that the design will not onlysatisfy the tastes of our most discerningcustomers, but also serve as a cherishedheirloom for futur

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