Artcurial – Auctions: how it works

On July 19^th and 20^th, Artcurial is organizing its prestigious auction sale in Monaco. For this occasion, Julie Valade, its jewelry director, provides a user’s guide and reveals some of the jewelry pieces.

Alina Alamorean, tormented jewelry

Part of Alina’s work, composed of pieces in movement and curves, is of a very strong sensuality. The other side of her work is darker, her jewelry sometimes...

Karuna Balloo, textile horticulturist

The idea of a fabric flower comes from her native Mauritius – an island where African, Chinese, European and Indian influences intermingle…

Isabelle Stanislas at The School of Jewelry Arts

After a brief introduction by art historian Cécile Lugand, master lacquerer Franck Cengizalp invited the six participants to practice techniques associated...

Tiny sparks of grandeur

Marie Genon has transformed the Grand Palais into a series of jewels. From the majestic to the minuscule, this young woman delivers an extraordinary first...

Vanessa Pinoncely at The School of Jewelry Arts

I invited Vanessa Pinoncely, creator of the Dear Charlotte brand at The School of Jewelry Arts, to the course devoted to Art Nouveau. Her reactions.

Boucheron's "Contemplation", experiencing pure grace...

Claire Choisne reminds us of all that is expected of fine jewelry: poetry, technicality, elegance.