In fourteen days, «Handwerk & Design» will open its doors at the Munich Trade Fair Centre. First-class exhibitors will showcase exceptional handicrafts and high-quality design in Hall B1 from 8th to 12th March. Jewellery d’Auteur: Art or commodity? Both: Jewellery d’auteur is wearable art and therefore never a mere commodity. It tells personal stories a[...]

"The jury has selected the finalists for the prestigious INHORGENTA AWARD. Their work is pure inspiration, and we are looking forward to setting them a glittering stage—both at the trade fair and at the gala night for the presentation of the trophies," explains Stefan Rummel, Managing Director of Messe München. The award recognizes ten categories, two of whi[...]

In keeping with a longstanding tradition, in 2023, Chopard will celebrate the Lunar Year of the Rabbit with the launch of two exciting new 88-piece limited Swiss watch editions: a L.U.C XP in ethical rose gold with a hand-crafted Urushi lacquer dial and a 33 mm Happy Sport diamond watch in stainless steel with festive red and gold accents. L.U.C XP URUSHI Y[...]

In nature, change is the only constant. Seasons shift as flower buds blossom, bloom and fade. A caterpillar forms a chrysalis, preparing for its magical transformation into a butterfly. Beneath the earth’s crust, billions of years ago, a slow tectonic alchemy created ancient deposits of rough diamonds, the fruits of which are still being revealed. De Beers[...]

In conjunction with the artgenève art fair, Gübelin Jewellery will be presenting the Royal Allure cocktail ring together with their latest art collaboration. Inspired by the inner world of a sapphire, the jewellery designers created the sculptural cocktail ring. Swiss artist Nikolai Winter then went on to interpret and transform this multi-faceted jewellery [...]

Since the launch of her eponymous jewelry brand, Valérie Messika - founder and artistic director - has stayed true to this initial statement and her motto “breaking the codes of traditional design in order to freely create”, based on her contemporary and avant-garde style, is carried out thanks to the ability to design and manufacture diamond jewelry. Her pr[...]

The end of the First World War announced a rebellion against the profusions of the Edwardian and Belle Epoque eras. The First World War had devastated European cultural hubs, women filled industrial jobs left vacant by men who had gone to the front, and the nobility’s wealth had been severely eroded. In this rapidly changing climate, the Art Deco design mov[...]

Sandro Fratini cannot be clearer in describing what it means for him to own a watch. He’s one of the world’s most important collectors, sorry... lovers, as well as great connoisseur of the subject. A former textile entrepreneur and now a hotelier, he has a vast collection, even if he has no idea how big it is or the total worth: “I’ve never counted the watch[...]

They are inspired by Christian Felber’s Economy for Common Good and Luigino Bruni’s civil economy, collaborate with city cultural associations and voluntary groups, and use traceable and ethically certified raw materials. The Giversos genuinely believe in a different way of doing business, more equitable and sustainable, as Marco explains, at the helm of the[...]

For connoisseurs and lovers of jewellery, the German jewellery brand Hemmerle is a real institution: every single piece is unique and recognisable, with its own undisputed personality, and is conceived and made entirely by hand as a work of art, often the result of hundreds of hours of work. Curiosity and freedom from established preconceptions, superstruct[...]