Happy 4th of July !

Happy 4th of July !

by | Jul 4, 2014 | Jewelry History

A few days ago, I told you about patriotic jewellery. A rather American tradition for the 4th of July bank holidays. While doing some research, I found some more precious brooches on this theme. So I wanted to share them with you! Brooch in platinum, diamonds, rubies...
Urgency

Urgency

by | Jul 3, 2014 | Anecdotes

“I often think that sometimes I wish things didn’t work. Because in this business, the production of parts is almost always in a hurry. You know that yourself! And therefore, urgency means that there is little time to finalise the parts and get them out....
Patriotic jewelry

Patriotic jewelry

by | Jun 28, 2014 | Jewelry History

As the 4th of July approaches, which is America’s bank holidays, I was reminded of an American tradition that in the days leading up to and during that day we wear jewellery that speaks to the love and respect Americans have for their nation. Americans wear...
Poinçonneur des Lilas

Poinçonneur des Lilas

by | Jun 14, 2014 | Anecdotes

When I arrived at the workshop at the end of last week, my boss had left this on my workbench. And the first thing I thought and smiled was that jewellers have a vocation as ticket inspectors like in the song. And I might as well share this funny photo that tells a...
Feathers

Feathers

by | Jun 13, 2014 | Anecdotes

Several years ago, I was working in a company and we had carried out research to put together a collection for an important company. In this collection, we had to incorporate feathers in the designs. An interesting challenge. We found the supplier, made selections of...