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CORAL ISSUE - n° 19 - 2019 - € 10
The Art of Sailing
[ JEWELS ]
CORAL FEVER From being a simple decoration, this jewel of the sea has become a valued and creative force in jewellery-making. Now it is worn all year round and not just as the star of the summer season by Beatrice Galbiati
Ox-blood Aka coral and diamonds adorn this necklace from the Icon Collection by De Simone. Above: this crab brooch by Buccellati is a mix of yellow gold and coral
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oral has a decidedly retro appeal that embraces legends and tales of a dreamy undersea world. It can imbue energy or soothe depending on its hues which range from ox-blood to dusty pink to lobster and various shades of orange.They collect bright red
Mediterranean coral from Greece to Tunisia and it is still crafted today in the historic workshops around the Bay of Naples and on the
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1. This bracelet draws together pink gold, coral, diamonds and Tahitian black pearls and is from the I Tesori del Mare by Giampiero Bodino 2. These De Grisogono earrings are a mix of peau d’ange coral, amethyst and pave emeralds 3. Geometric yet soft, the Clash bracelet is made from yellow gold and coral beads. By Cartier 4. These coral and lapis lazuli seahorse cufflinks are by Villa Gioielleria 5. A coral starfish, brilliant-cut aquamarine and a diamond seahorse feature on this white and yellow gold double-finger ring by Massimo Izzo
island of Sicily. Asian coral on the other hand, has more a peau d’ange pink colour. There are just as many uses for coral in luxury jewellery-making. It often appears as a simple branch that looks like it has been barely touched or as gleaming buttons paired with precious stones of all colours and cuts. It is official now too, that it is very much a year-round choice even though it was once considered summer wear because of its associations with the sea. 189