Pièces de Collection

A recent conversation with Ara Vartanian on his recent boutique opening in Mayfair

In conversation with Ara Vartanian Marielle de Spa meets Ara Vartanian, a tour de force in his native Brazil and the latest jeweller to set up shop in London's Mayfair.

Interview with Carla Amorim, a true landmark of Brazilian jewellery

Carla Amorim on love, spirituality and creativity Marielle de Spa meets celebrated Brazilian jewellery designer Carla Amorim to find out the secrets of her success.

Next article, part of my Brazilian designers series pre-Olympic games

The creative quest of Brazil's Silvia Furmanovich Silvia Furmanovich opens up about the joys of her home country and how it inspired her to experiment with marquetry in exciting new ways.

Our São Paulo city guide just went online!
http://www.thejewelleryeditor.com/city-guides-jewellery-watches/sao-paulo-city-guide-watches-jewellery/

São Paulo No important or up-and-coming Brazilian jewellery designers are absent from the shopping haven of São Paulo, which is described by the locals as a city “where serious things happen”.

Anyone traveling to Rio for the Olympics and eager for some Brazilian gems?
Check out my recently published Rio de Janeiro City Guide on The Jewellery Editor: http://www.thejewelleryeditor.com/city-guides-jewellery-watches/rio-de-janeiro-city-guide-watches-jewellery/

Rio de Janeiro In Rio de Janeiro the lush, tropical landscapes of this charming have been been translated into one-of-a-kind jewellery adorned with the most spectacular Brazilian gemstones.

Discover Amsterdam Sauer's stellar collection in my latest article:

Amsterdam Sauer's shining star What makes Brazilian jewellery unique? We spoke to Stephanie Wenk, the young creative director behind Amsterdam Sauer, to find out.

Discover forward thinking Mr Wallace Chan
https://www.facebook.com/JewelsDuJour/posts/1027116574005925

Marielle de Spa » Auction Fever continues in 2014 The record setting began in May at Christie’s Geneva, when Harry Winston paid $26.7 million for a 101.73 ct D-Flawless diamond it named the “Winston Legacy.” Another highlight from that sale was the 19.88 ct Star of Kashmir sapphire, which sold for $3.48 million, a record $175,202 per carat.

"There are some places where mining cannot be done without forever damaging landscapes, wildlife, businesses and communities. Bristol Bay (Alaska) is one such place. We, along with many of our fellow jewelers, urge the Environmental Protection Agency to use its authority under the Clean Water Act to safeguard Bristol Bay and the communities and fishery it supports.

Michael J. Kowalski | Tiffany & Co.
(Rapaport News)

Marielle de Spa » Cartier fait briller le Grand Palais “Dans ce parcours qui se veut chronologique et dans lequel le visiteur peut aisément s’étourdir, les différents champs d’expression du joaillier sont présentés. Le style moderne, l’Art déco, les influences exotiques, l’Inde et la P***e, la Chine, le tutti frutti. Quelle que soit la décennie, Cartier...

Financial forecast |

Marielle de Spa » Diamond prices to increase in 2014

Christies breaks a record in Asia

http://www.marielledespa.com/christies-breaks-a-record-in-asia/