A jewel always tells more than it shows. Behind a stone, a shape or a signature, an era, a culture, a skill, and sometimes the gesture of a creator whose mark transcends time are revealed.
The section Jewellery d’Esprit Joaillerie explores the creation of jewelry in all its forms: Haute Joaillerie, vintage and signature jewelry, contemporary creations, precious stones and colored stones. It is equally interested in the houses and creators as well as the techniques, inspirations and stories that give meaning to the pieces.
From Place Vendôme with the workshops, From archives to today’s creations, Esprit Joaillerie takes a look at jewelry through a lens infused with gemology, art history, and field experience. Watching a jewel is also about learning to read what the stone, the drawing and the hand are telling us.
Esprit Joaillerie souhaite vous faire partager sa dernière lecture The Fashioned Hand: Historic Finger Rings. Sandra Hindman, fondatrice des Enluminures, sélectionne dans ce livre vingt-quatre bagues qui retracent deux millénaires d’histoire. Aussi, le livre propose une approche innovante en classant les bagues en quatre catégories. Audacieuse, Classique, Opulente et Ludique. Il faut dire que ces bijoux sélectionnés […]
The Nuevo Mundo by Lydia Courteille First of all, it must be said that Lydia Courteille’s travel journal has been enriched with a new page inspired by Guatemala. Thus, this Nuevo Mundo is a dive into the heart of the Mayan world. Also, let’s explore together Lydia’s perspective on this amazing civilization. Moreover, this very ancient people, […]
The most beautiful high jewelry collections of 2018 to discover. It should be noted that the high jewelry presentation week in Paris takes place at the very beginning of July. It is the event where the jewelers unveil their latest creations. It is thus an opportunity to discover extraordinary stones and exceptional jewelry. First of all, the Boucheron house. Its new collection is a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
To put it simply, everything has been put together at this fair to create a wonderful vintage experience. A journey through time of the most beautiful luxury brands.
Undisputed master of hot enamel, this jeweler is inspired by nature. Nul doubt that you will appreciate his exceptional work of enamel. Both in terms of finesse and color, his craftsmanship is unique.
The exceptional gems from Gringoire Joaillier by Victor Tuzlukov. To begin with, the Gringoire Joaillier house has chosen the Decorative Arts Museum in Paris to present its new GEM jewelry collection. Also, it is in the company of the exceptional lapidary, Victor Tuzlukov that Mina El Hadraoui, brand director of Gringoire Joaillier, presents these wonders. Esprit Joaillerie discovers […]
An autumn in Beijing to discover the jade of Lydia Courteille. Esprit Joaillerie takes you on a journey through the latest collection by Lydia Courteille, «An Autumn in Beijing». Indeed, Lydia Courteille offers us a new magical journey, one of those she keeps secret; a seduction made of precious stones and stories […]
Discover the Chanel Gallery Collection. This week, the house CHANEL presents its latest jewelry creations, the Gallery Collection. These are 12 limited-edition jewelry pieces that draw inspiration from the house’s emblematic codes. They have inspired photographer Sarah Moon, who has created a series of photos with actress Keira Knightley. The chain of […]
La Galerie Elsa Vanier et les bijoux titanesques. À vos agenda, au début du mois d’octobre, la Galerie Elsa Vanier organise une exposition Titanesque qui mettra en lumière 12 créateurs travaillant le titane. Des créations très diverses du titane quasi brut au très travaillé, du titane symbole de solidité à ultraléger. De plus, c’est dans le cadre […]
Paris Fashion Week is a splendid showcase of jewelry for 2017. It should be noted that the Paris Fashion Week is an opportunity for jewelers to showcase their expertise. Also, I would like to introduce you to a selection of the creations on display. First of all, the jeweler Arteau Joaillier, who loves the diversity of gemstones. To such an extent that he has created a collection of his own, which is called “Arteau Joaillier”. This collection is composed of […]
Hiroshima par Thierry Vendome. Il faut dire que c’est un voyage au Japon, plus précisément à Hiroshima, qui inspire cette bague à Thierry Vendome. En effet, elle représente le contraste effroyable de cette ville qui garde en mémoire un cataclysme issu de la folie humaine. Une terre brulée et dévastée par la radioactivité et qui […]
For Esprit Joaillerie, the jewel holds a central place in the eye. From haute joaillerie to contemporary creations, from historical pieces to the most current collections, each jewel carries a story of material, creation, and transmission.
However, platinum, silver, diamonds, colored stones: behind each piece lies a choice. The choice of a gem, chosen for its beauty, rarity, or character. The choice of a design, a gesture, and a technique that give it its definitive form: crimping, sizing, and composition.
From the great houses of Place Vendôme to creators who are redefining the codes of contemporary jewelry, this section explores the signatures, styles, and stones that have shaped the history of jewelry. A selection where gemology meets creation, and where each piece of jewelry becomes the starting point of a narrative.
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