The Diamond Rainbow
When you are searching for a diamond, one of the quality you are looking for is the purity of the gem. In the case of the diamond, a stone made of a single element –carbon, you normally seek for the…
Constantin Torroni
My passion for jewellery comes from my family, gemstone dealers for six generations. I had the luck to follow this path by obtaining my GIA diploma in New York. I look forward to continuing this wonderful legacy.
L’Arc-en-Ciel de Diamants
Lorsque vous cherchez un diamant, l’une des qualités que vous désirez obtenir est la pureté de la pierre précieuse. Dans le cas du diamant, une pierre constituée d’un seul élément – le carbone -, on recherche normalement l’absence de corps…
The story behind the famous slogan : A diamond is forever
You have probably all heard this expression: A Diamond Is Forever. If you think it has anything to do with James Bond, that was a good guess but we are talking about something else! With Ian Fleming’s novel ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ written…
L’histoire derrière le célèbre slogan : Un diamant est éternel
Vous avez probablement tous entendu cette expression : Un diamant est éternel. Si vous pensez qu’elle a un rapport avec James Bond, c’est une bonne supposition, mais nous parlons d’autre chose ! Avec le roman de Ian Fleming “Les diamants sont…
L’arcobaleno dei diamanti
Quando si è alla ricerca un diamante, una delle qualità che si cerca è la purezza della gemma. Nel caso del diamante, una pietra fatta di un solo elemento -carbonio-, si cerca normalmente l’assenza di materiali estranei. Tuttavia, vedrete che…
La storia dietro il famoso detto : Un diamante è per sempre
Probabilmente tutti hanno sentito l’ espressione: Un diamante è per sempre.Se pensi che abbia qualcosa a che fare con James Bond, ci eri quasi, ma stiamo parlando di qualcos’altro! Il romanzo di Ian Fleming ‘Una cascata di diamanti’ scritto nel 1956…
Magic Size: A Guide to Optimize Our Diamond Purchase
Diamonds are valued according to four main characteristics, the famous 4Cs – Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat weight. Each of these attributes is used to describe the stones with standard notions in order to compare the stones equally everywhere in the…
La taille magique : Un guide pour optimiser l’achat de nos diamants
Les diamants sont évalués en fonction de quatre caractéristiques principales, les fameux 4C – Color, Clarity, Cut et Carat weight. Chacun de ces attributs est utilisé pour décrire les pierres avec des notions standard afin de pouvoir comparer les pierres…
Dimensione Magic : Una guida per ottimizzare il nostro acquisto di diamanti
I diamanti sono valutati secondo quattro caratteristiche principali, le famose 4C – Color (Colore), Clarity (Purezza), Cut (Taglio) e Carat weight (Carati). Ognuna di queste proprietà è utilizzata per descrivere le pietre con convenzioni standard, al fine di confrontare le…
The Jewellery Museums Tour
The holiday season is here! You are probably preparing some visits you will make in regard to your selected destination. If you are passionate about jewellery, you might be interested to discover some of the most beautiful collections available to the public.…
Fluorescence in Diamonds
Imagine the scene, you are at a nightclub, ready to celebrate your recent engagement. Then, you pass under an ultraviolet lamp and your diamond ring starts to glow a strange blue light. What’s going on? Is it a fake diamond…
La fluorescenza nei diamanti
Immagina la scena, siete in un locale notturno, pronti a festeggiare il vostro recente fidanzamento. Poi, passi sotto una lampada ultravioletta e il tuo anello di diamanti inizia a brillare di una particolare luce blu. Che succede? È un diamante…
Il tour dei Musei del Gioiello
Le vacanze sono arrivate! Probabilmente stai pianificando alcune visite che farai una volta raggiunta la destinazione scelta. Se sei appassionato di gioielli, potresti essere interessato a scoprire alcune delle più belle collezioni aperte al pubblico. Dai tesori reali alle nuove…
La fluorescence des Diamants
Imaginez la scène, vous êtes dans une boîte de nuit, prête à célébrer vos récentes fiançailles. Ensuite, vous passez sous une lampe à ultraviolets et votre bague en diamant se met à briller d’une étrange lumière bleue. Qu’est-ce qui se…
La visite des musées des bijoux
Les fêtes de fin d’année sont là ! Vous êtes probablement en train de préparer certaines visites que vous ferez par rapport à la destination que vous avez choisie. Si vous êtes passionné de bijoux, vous serez peut-être intéressé de…
The Symbolic Meaning of Diamonds Throughout the Centuries
Diamonds are undoubtedly powerful gemstones! People have always attributed great virtues and powers to them. Up till this day, these beliefs have survived over the centuries and have influenced our imagination around diamonds. Let’s discover together how the symbolism of…
Il significato simbolico dei diamanti attraverso i secoli
I diamanti sono senza dubbio gemme potenti! La gente ha sempre attribuito loro grandi virtù e poteri. Fino ad oggi, queste credenze sono sopravvissute nei secoli e hanno influenzato la nostra idea dei diamanti. Scopriamo insieme come il simbolismo del…
The Kimberley Process
Have you seen the movie Blood Diamond? If not, here is a short summary to refresh your memory. During the civil war of the late 90’s in Sierra Leone, Leonard DiCaprio (aka Danny Archer) meets a miner who has managed…
History of Diamond Cutting
The word diamond comes from the ancient Greek “adamas” which means indomitable. Its incredible properties of hardness gave it this name. It is the hardest mineral in the world (10 on the Mohs scale for scratches)! So, you are probably wondering: how…
The Use of Jewels/Gems in Watchmaking
Do you know that your mechanical watches contain jewels? Most modern movements include sapphires or rubies in their concepts. So, what is their function? Is a diamond watch just for beauty? Let’s take a look at the purpose of these…
Jewellery as a Gift
Gifts have always been an incredible way to cherish our loved ones. This age-old tradition is deeply anchored in our society, and it has an important role all along the special events that mark our lives. Whether it is for…
Create Your Own Custom Jewellery: Find Inspiration!
Are you looking for a really special piece of jewellery to give as a gift or to treat yourself? You already looked at everything, but you can’t find anything that fits your personality. Perhaps you’ve thought about making your own…