It was in 1812 that the Wolfers, renowned goldsmiths from Linden (Germany), settled in Brussels to practice their art of jewelry making. A craft that dates back, according to some, to the 16th century.
Amazing rings. Do you want color and surprises? Then I suggest you visit Lydia Courteille to admire her collection of amazing rings. Indeed, these rings captivate us with their shapes and colors. Each one takes us on a new discovery, a new journey. A dive into the universe […]
Esprit Joaillerie visited the Royal Museums of Art and History in Brussels for the Horta & Wolfers exhibition. 105 years after its inauguration on rue d’Arenberg in Brussels in 1912, the legendary Wolfers Frères jewellery store has been completely recreated in the Musée du Cinquantenaire in an identical size room. First of all, visitors enter the museum through […]
La perle fine révèle une partie de ses secrets. Esprit Joaillerie partage la passion des perles fines d’Olivier Segura, Directeur du Laboratoire Français de Gemmologie. Qu’est ce qu’une perle fine ? C’est une perle qui est née toute seule dans un mollusque sans intervention de l’homme. Comment nait la perle fine ? Il faut souligner que […]
Le rendez-vous des livres rares et objets d’art C’est sous la nef du Grand Palais qu’a eu lieu le Salon International du Livre Rare et de l’Objet d’Art. Ce rendez-vous mondial dans le domaine du patrimoine écrit est aussi le seul salon qui réunit des experts en objets d’art dans 40 spécialités, de l’archéologie à […]
It is one of the new stories by Villiers de l’Isle-Adam, Véra, written in the 19th century that takes us into a fantastical universe. The story is very short and written in a style very close to the prose poems. » Last night, his beloved had vanished in such profound joy, lost in such exquisite […]
Esprit Joaillerie met Suzanne Syz, creator of bold and humorous jewelry. Between design and craftsmanship, she shares her thoughts on jewelry in this one-page article. Suzanne, what is your favorite gemstone? The Paraiba Tourmaline. And unlike many, I really like the African ones. Because I find their color nuances more interesting. A jewel that […]
Art & Jewelry à Dubai. La Galerie Custot, Galerie d’Art à Dubai, présente Art & Jewelry, la première exposition de bijoux d’artistes au Moyen Orient. Donc, le galleriste Stéphane Custot s’est entretenu avec Esprit Joaillerie. Qu’est ce qui a guidé le choix d’ouvrir une galerie à Dubaï ? Située à mi-chemin entre l’Asie et l’Europe, Dubaï […]
The exhibition Les Objets précieux Art Déco L’Ecole des Arts Joailliers presents Les Objets précieux Art Déco from April 4, 2018. It is worth noting that this is the first time in France that the collection of Prince and Princess Sadruddin Aga Khan is on display. A unique exhibition that will delight us, drawn from the Prince’s exceptional collection […]
Dubai the city of gold. Esprit Joaillerie visited this city of gold. More specifically, one of the most famous gold souks, the one in Deira in Dubai. First of all, it must be said that Dubai is an incredibly rich and diverse city, offering a unique experience to every visitor. But there is one […]
The treasures of Gringoire Joaillier. Esprit Joaillerie meets Mina El Hadraoui, the director of Gringoire Joaillier. It is worth noting that Mina highlights the history of this French house, a history that spans more than 100 years. For her, jewelry is a pleasure, almost a «delicacy of life». So, she shares with us her passions. Dear […]
Rosa del Inca, the fabulous rhodocrosite by Lydia Courteille. Lydia Courteille takes us to one of her magical worlds, which she keeps secret, by drawing inspiration from a trip to Argentina where the national stone is rhodochrosite. Rosa del Inca, the name given to the rhodochrosite, comes from a legend that captivated Lydia. This legend recounts […]
The delicate jewelry accessories from Van Cleef & Arpels. The Van Cleef & Arpels Heritage Salon has inaugurated an exhibition dedicated to women's accessories. Around fifty charming objects created between the 1920s and the early 1970s are on display.
It should be noted that this year Maison Boucheron celebrates its 160th anniversary; to mark the occasion, it is organizing the event Vendôrama. Esprit Joaillerie revisits the too-short exhibition, Vendôrama at the Monnaie de Paris. There is no doubt that for this unprecedented ephemeral experience, the jeweler chose a symbolic and historical setting, that of the Monnaie de Paris. […]
Pour commencer, en arrivant à plus de 20 kilomètres par seconde de l'espace, le météoroïde, est freiné par l'atmosphère avant de toucher le sol de notre planète.
Le fabuleux destin des diamants de Tavernier. À vos agendas, l’École des Arts Joailliers, avec le soutien de Van Cleef & Arpels, nous propose de débuter l’année avec une des histoires les plus fabuleuses et mystérieuses. Celle des diamants Tavernier acquis par Louis XIV. Dans les annales de l’Histoire, rares sont les récits aussi captivants […]
