Trust

Trust

by | Nov 11, 2014 | Anecdotes

This job is first and foremost a matter of trust. There’s nothing else, really. Of course, you can add knowledge, technique, skills. Call it what you like. But for me, the only thing I will remember about this job is trust. You take a stone, possibly several,...
Josephine’s pearls

Josephine’s pearls

by | Nov 8, 2014 | Jewelry History

In a few days’ time, Sotheby’s will be holding an auction that will make the hearts of collectors around the world beat faster. We’ll talk about it later today. But before revealing the lots not to be missed, I had to devote an article to the...
The jewels of Mrs. Paul Mellon

The jewels of Mrs. Paul Mellon

by | Nov 3, 2014 | Auctions

On 20 and 21 November, the auction house Sotheby’s will be selling several objects belonging to Mrs. Paul Mellon, Rachel Lambert “Bunny” Mellon. This wealthy American couple, patrons of the arts, have accumulated a particularly impressive collection...
Dreicer & Co.

Dreicer & Co.

by | Nov 1, 2014 | Jewelry History

The Freeman’s Jewellery Auction on 3 November in Philadelphia will feature a beautiful piece made by Dreicer & Co. in the early 20th century. This house, whose pieces can be found from time to time in the auctions, is a famous signature of the first quarter...
Meeting with Cadik Paris

Meeting with Cadik Paris

by | Oct 28, 2014 | The creators

A few days ago, I sat down in the office of a discreet house located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris – “Le quartier des diamantaires” – to meet two brothers who have been involved in the Parisian jewellery business for many years. But before...