Maria Callas – Show Swarovski jewelry scene, sketches and models Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

May 12, 2010 :: Posted by - stefano :: Category - Info

The exhibition dedicated to Maria Callas, who made his debut at the Teatro del Maggio, sets the scene of magnificent jewels Swarovski made the Atelier Marangoni in Milan together with sketches and sketches of the works she played in Florence designed by Vagnetti, Savino, knives and by Coutaud and kept in the History Theatre in May. For the first time will be shown in its complete form the famous Coutaud costume worn by the singer during the interpretation of Medea in 1953 at the Teatro del Maggio.

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Uffizi Gallery, Florence
Hours: 10:00 to 17:00 (closed Mondays)

Finding the best wedding dress

April 06, 2010 :: Posted by - stefano :: Category - Jewellery

The bridal gown is always the center of attention at wedding ceremony, and most brides want to make their dresses as special as they possibly can. Finding the best wedding gown is not that difficult. Our wedding dress stores will help you get a perfect one. Check it out. We offer wedding dresses in a variety of styles for you to choose from. A-line wedding gowns, v-neck bridal dresses, strapless wedding dresses, off-the-shoulder gowns and halter designs come in many different colors and sizes. They are all made in super quality yet sold at inexpensive prices. You also can find discount wedding dresses here. Our bridal gowns not only feature ultra comfort but also exquisite designs. You are sure to become one of the most beautiful brides with our wedding dress.

We take quality, honesty and custom service as our top priorities. Buy your wedding dress from us and you will be convinced. If any questions, get free to contact us.

Diamond

March 18, 2010 :: Posted by - stefano :: Category - Diamond

I would rather spend the following lines for a hint to the main protagonists of the jewelry.
Here are the diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds, precious gems that combined with a skilful human hand are really a work of art.
The diamond is considered a stone “PAR EXCELLENCE”. To tell the truth until the mid-century 19th diamonds were inserted very sparingly in the jewels. Then the discovery of several diamond mines in South Africa in 1870 made them much more abundant on the market and reduced costs.
So that the diamond has prevailed as the dominant bud creating a genuine market that still has no equal. This stone has been written so much and everything. What I want to emphasize is the way by which we evaluate a diamond.
There are three basic parameters: color, inclusion, cut.
In contrast to other gems, diamonds are valued based on the absence of color.
Are therefore called “white” but this term is subject to gradations.
The color of the diamonds is classified by comparing stone sample. The world system is based simply credited as the letters of the alphabet. Start with the “D” for the stones more white and gradually descends to “Z”. Stones classified by the letters D, E and F are considered white and it is interesting to see that the difference between them is so subtle as to be almost imperceptible to an untrained eye. With regard to inclusions, it is considered without a bud when examined with a lens magnification of ten is clean. They are classified IF, which is entirely free of inclusions.
The presence of tiny particles instead lowers the level of the stone VVS1 or 2. If the restriction is a little larger is classified to grade VS1 o2. With the symbol S1 is the presence of inclusions visible to the naked eye.
The cut is another important factor to consider when evaluating a diamond. Stone cutting “old” lower by at least 30 to 35% the value compared to actual size.
The brilliance of a diamond called “FIRE”, gives its best when the brilliant cut gem reaches a great “thinking” inside.
In words that might help you better understand, all the light that penetrates through the top, go and bounce on the facets are cut and pushed back, or just “reflection”. Here so that recreates a magical breakdown of colors and lights.
Among the precious colored gemstones rubies are certainly the most quoted, the quality is better than the Burmese ruby which is extracted still in a limited portion of that country.
As with rubies, sapphires also for the place of origin is of great importance for the evaluation. As Burma’s rubies in the region as the “Kashmir” is the sapphire. But it is undeniable that only a few stones of blue velvet and transparent medium are extracted from those fields.
Finally emeralds whose quality is better than colombiana.È them that come to light the most valuable pieces that are characterized by a beautiful color and rich grass called “lawn.” The emeralds are often composed of internal inclusions familiarly called garden.
That’s trying to draw a conclusion, perhaps repeating myself, I confirm that the foundation of a real jewel is compulsory quality materials. Gold, platinum and precious stones especially be of great quality. Yet without the creativity, talent and culture of the goldsmith, the jewel will never have an added value that makes it unique and down in time to witness a story that will never be forgotten.

What Jewelry

March 18, 2010 :: Posted by - stefano :: Category - Jewellery

Jewelry is all that comprises ornamental objects worn by a person, usually made of precious metals and embellished with the use of gems and various inserts (noble wood, ivory, coral …). The term has a broader meaning theoretically Goldsmith (linked to gold processing), but sometimes the two terms are treated as synonyms.

Among the techniques for finishing the jewelry there is the embedding or embedding precious stones.

The jewelry scene (also known as costume jewelry in common parlance) is made with cheaper materials but with the same result as the aesthetic point of view.

Regarding the etymology of this word we can say that the criticism is divided between Latin words gaudia ie joy or jocale generic term signifying jewelry, gemstone and precious things.

Some cultures ascribe healing powers and special propitiatory jewels. The jewelry can also have a symbolic value, such as the crucifix or the ring in the Christian religion.

Man has always sought, since the times, to adorn with objects the in rare or hard to find gave personality, importance and prestige within of a community that requires the creation hierarchical rank or the allocation of assignments prominent. It seems strange, but the man thought first and then to adorn clothing.

Fashion costume jewellery in Florence

February 25, 2010 :: Posted by - admin :: Category - Costume Jewellery

monnalunaFlorentine craftsmen are knowned all over the world for their experience and their style.

A new firm of design and creation of fashion costume jewellery, is born in Florence this year. After a career of 30 years in the production, design and fashion costume jewellery wholesale distribution of costume jewellery the founders have took the decision of launching a new brand of costume jewellery: MonnaLuna.

The collections of costume jewellery “Monnaluna” are one of the many examples of the high quality of Florentine craftsmen: each Monnaluna jewel is in fact created in Florence, with classical the italian style, starting from the design to the production, following the most antique and meticulous handcrafting tecniques.
Costume jewellery Monnaluna are sold all over the world.

www.monnaluna.com

Ippocampo Jewels

February 17, 2010 :: Posted by - admin :: Category - Jewellery Brands

ippocampo jewelsAmong the most interesting news of the coming season GWI (Global Watch Industries) stand signed Ippocampo jewelry collections, which since 1954 operates under the banner of creativity, innovation and the best craft traditions of the Made in Italy.

The Ippocampo jewels are made strictly by skilful goldsmiths.
Fashion enough to attract the attention of those who are attentive to detail, the creations Ippocampo Jewels anticipate trends, not the chase: this makes the Ippocampo Jewels free and authentic.

A brand that enters the niche of luxury accessible to a sophisticated clientele, feminine and attentive to trends.
The collections combine cleverly stylistic research and goldsmith tradition, are all made in Italy and executed in silver. The stones included are as natural as agate or quartz or crystals.

One of the most representative collections of the brand is represented by “puppets”.
Jewels that have a soul silicone which makes them flexible, so much we can “play”, moving his legs and arms, head ball diamond with light effects and body composed of colored crystals in the shades of black, champagne and purple, as well as wants the trend in 2010.

The doll, real lucky, is made in different sizes and prices to purchase and comes with colored cord, but may be included in a tarnished silver chain or galvanized rose.

Professionalism, experience and creativity: these are the dictates of the company behind goldsmith who invents a new way of interpreting the jewel, a game of emotion and uniqueness

The importance of the jewelry boxes

February 17, 2010 :: Posted by - admin :: Category - Jewellery

jewelry safeThe people who own jewelry, watches or precious value does not always succeed in finding the right solution for the storage of these objects.

Often used in furniture drawers proceeds of their room or living room, certainly this proves not to be the best solution, is diminished the value of jewelry and watches.

It is quite essential to use small jewelry boxes or drawers to store this specific type of valuable.

If the private collection of jewelry has a large value then it is necessary to use a safe equipped with the best technology to ensure maximum safety.

The use of a safe jewelry allows you to specify a simplification for the access. The choice of a safe for jewelry clad in fine wood and built to maintain the style of the furniture in your bedroom might be the best solution.

You can find several models of safes and jewelry boxes on the market, you must be careful to products that are labeled as ‘craft’ but are actually mass-produced in Asian countries.

The solution of the Made in Italy usually proves ideal for this kind of products because the quality is guaranteed by years of experience in the craft sector. The centuries-old tradition of handmade wood is certainly a guarantee.