oct.-nov.-dec. 2015 issue 12
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Christie’s World record in selling pink diamond
RapNet 1-ct. diamond prices down 1 percent
Unveiling of Victoria’s Secret in this year Fantasy Bra
Agents seize $2.85M in fake Tiffany goods
presentation Vicky Stavropoulou, Koskarian, Dimitrios jewellery, Galleria armadoro, Beverly jewells creations, Orofasma Ltd.
TAG Heuer Unveiled its smartwatch “Connected”
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European technical training systems “After a comparative study of European technical education systems, study of the domestic labor market needs and development professions contours concluded that health professions and occupations Goldsmith, no feasibility provided by Secondary Education”.
The profession of silversmith has received consecutive shocks due to the dramatic deterioration of the economic situation of the Greeks
Of course, in a country that is moving blindly, the only “compass” understandings and loan agreements, many obvious things now become meaningless. The profession of silversmith has received consecutive shocks due to the dramatic deterioration of the economic situation of the Greeks, now instead jewelers neighborhoods have filled pawnshops and an art jeweler that our country has a tradition of 5000 years at least goes with heavy steps towards the future.
He says non paper of the Ministry of Education a few days before announced by the same Minister to delete a number of specialties which for years were educated object of Vocational Lyceum of the country, as the silversmith, the dismissal of about 2500 teachers and Removal of the free access many children from low income families in an art which, despite the difficulties of the crisis, an asset for a professional perspective.
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index news 10.
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Breitling Takes veterans on a flight to remember
Agents seize $2.85M in fake Tiffany goods
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More to shop for smartwatches this holiday season
exhibition 12.
interview 20.
36% increase in visitors KOSMIMA 2015
auction 14.
DINOS KOUZOUPIS Figure Federation today is much enhanced compared to the past
Bonhams To auction world’s largest meteorite carving
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Christie’s World record in selling pink diamond
watch 17.
TAG Heuer Unveiled its smartwatch “Connected”
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index presentation 24.
press releases 38.
IGL Mediterranean Conference Gemmologias
Vicky Stavropoulou Elegant creations for everyday jewelry
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gemologies 40.
Koskarian Live your Dream …Be your dream!
Rio Tinto 65 red and pink diamonds, on a world tour
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Dimitrios jewellery Modern creations of timeless beauty
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Galleria armadoro One of a kind silver jewelry from Greece
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Beverly jewells creations art & history…. the briliant
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Orofasma Ltd. Unique design, unlimited range of models
trends 36.
Unveiling of Victoria’s Secret in this year Fantasy Bra
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RapNet: 1-ct. diamond prices down 1 percent
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De Beers Machine separation synthetic - mineral diamond
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news
Agents seize $2.85M in fake Tiffany goods Editing: Dimitris Stamoulis
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ustoms and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized a shipment of 1,200 counterfeit Tiffany & Co. bracelets this week at Miami International Airport. The jewelry was part of a shipment from China and marked another major jewelry seizure at MIA this year. Over the summer, CBP officersintercepted a shipment of 720 pieces of fake Van Cleef & Arpels jewelryworth more than $6 million. If genuine and sold at MSRP, the Tiffany pieces--which were copies of various models of the retailer’s iconic .925 sterling silver “Return to Tiffany” bracelet-could have totaled as much as $2.85 million.
In a news release, the CBP said it agents grew suspicious of the counterfeit bling because the bracelets “did not appear to be of the quality consistent with the products normally manufactured by the trademark holders;” in this case, Tiffany. Import specialists with the CBP examined the bracelets more closely and determined that the bracelets were indeed counterfeit. MIA Port Director Christopher Maston said the CBP has an “exceptional” team of officers and import specialists who work closely with companies like Tiffany to identify products that infringe on companies’ intellectual property. Jewelry and watches by the industry’s best-known brands are among the world’s most copied goods and, last year, they were also the most seized in the U.S., surpassing even fake handbags. A report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security released in the spring stated that in 2014, CBP officials nabbed fake jewelry and watches worth a total of $375.4 million at retail, representing 31 percent of the total dollar amount of counterfeit goods seized all year.
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exhibition
36% increase in visitors KOSMIMA 2015 Editing: Dimitris Stamoulis
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ith enhanced size and more ... shine last year, against the difficult economic environment, we completed the 30th International Exhibition of Jewellery, Clocks and Watches, Precious Stones, Machinery and Equipment «KOSMIMA», which was held from 31 October to 2 November from DETHHelexpo. The traffic was significantly increased compared to last year and for three days, Thessaloniki became the focus of the jewelery and watchmaking industry. Specifically, total visitors rose to 2,593, up 36% compared to the previous event. Indeed, the first day of KOSMIMA visitor numbers showed an increase of 64% compared to the corresponding entry, while the second day of operation was enhanced by 34%. During the weekend also made important contacts among exhibitors and Greek and foreign trade visitors. The 30th KOSMIMA this year attracted more than 80 exhibitors and covered an area of 1,800 sq.m. Attended manufacturers, laboratories, designers, importers, wholesalers and dealers of jewelry, watches and precious stones as well as companies with silver items, packaging materials and machines. This year’s report has managed to extend significantly its holdings and restore the exhibition exhibitors had time to make their appearance, and attracted the interest and foreign trade visitors from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Egypt, Hungary, Macedonia , Italy, Lebanon, Netherlands, Russia, Norway, Turkey and the USA. Contest for Greek coins Within 30 KOSMIMA held and the 26th Panhellenic Drawing Contest crafted jewelery, entitled “Coins in Greek history.” Entries in the category of students totaled 14 with 20 projects in the category of professionals in 5 equal number of projects. The first prize went Aspasia Papazisis by HRC GALILEO, the second shared Liberty Valaskatzi Polydorou and Christina Kastanio Alonso from the Cultural Organization D. N. Izmir, while the
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third prize went Constantine Vasdokas from IIEK MOKUME. Praise students took Georgia Deligianni (KEPKA-claimant Volos), Iris Karagiannis (1st EPAS Stemnitsa Goldsmith), Royal Davari (HRC GALILEO), Marianthi Letieri Carrick (IIEK MOKUME ) and Constantina Lamprinou (1st EPAS Stemnitsa Goldsmith) and the professional Sophia Hatzinikou (architect). The plans of all participants were presented in KOSMIMA. The 30th KOSMIMA held under the auspices of the Panhellenic Federation of Craftsmen Silversmiths-Kosmimatopolon- Orologopolon (POVAKO). The 30th KOSMIMA but has an interna-
tional “air�, he will visit in this year KOSMIMA The event is aimed at professionals who want to learn about new trends, to renew their contacts and develop partnerships with new and well-known companies in the industry, while while a meeting point of the dynamic Greek enterprises of the sector with selected invited trade visitors from Greece and abroad. The 30th KOSMIMA under the auspices of the Panhellenic Federation of Craft Silversmiths-Kosmimatopolon- Orologopolon (POVAKO).
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auction
Bonhams To auction world’s largest meteorite carving
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alled “Yorick,” the skull is the world’s largest known meteorite carving, according to the auction house. Artist Lee Downey created the piece by acid-etching the carving to uncover the meteorite’s singular, lattice-like “Widmanstätten” pattern. Gibeon meteorite, which is iron-based and one of the rarest forms of the debris, originated billions of years ago from an unstable planet that existed briefly between Jupiter and Mars. During its journey through space, the meteorite’s alloys crystallized to form an octahedral crystalline structure that cannot be recreated on Earth. Bonhams said when the meteorite met the Earth’s atmosphere some 1,000 years ago, it exploded over the Kalahari Desert in Namibia and was discovered by the Nama people. Downey’s carving weighs 21,070 grams, which amounts to a little more than 46
pounds. “By sculpting the skull’s undulating curves, and because each crystal reacted uniquely to the acid treatment, Downey brought out features never seen before in Gibeon,” said Claudia Florian, Bonhams co-consulting director for lapidary works of art, specimen gemstones and minerals. “It’s out of this world.” Downey said he chose Gibeon meteorite because it “best embodies the ‘mystery’” of the human skull. He took measurements from an actual male skull to ensure realism and accuracy, and named the piece Yorick as a reference to the dead court jester whose skull triggers a monologue by Hamlet in the play of the same name. Bonhams will put Yorick up on the auction block at its Los Angeles Lapidary Works of Art, Gemstones and Minerals sale scheduled for Nov. 24.
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Christie’s World record in selling pink diamond
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significant world record in pink diamond auctions fell a few days ago in Switzerland. According to Christie’s, the auction of November conducted in the city of Geneva, the most expensive item sold between rare and fine wines, unique clocks and stunning jewelery, was the piece with lot code 409, a pink diamond 16.08 carats that sold for 28.52 million. dollars. The diamond was cut and pillow was the great protagonist of the evening. He was “tied up” in a ring enclosed by white diamond style double pave. It was acquired by a private Asian buyer who “baptized” new signing after the completion of the auction, «Sweet Josephine», ie “Sweet Josephine”. In the auction was attended by total customers from 35 countries of the world and the total turnover was 126.44 million. Dollars. This sale and even the new record the accompanied, came to prove that
there is great demand by wealthy individuals for such markets as commented Raul Kantakia, head of Jewellery house Christie’s. In addition, underlined the great interest of the market for rubies as well as proved by results, all 27 samples that participated in the auction were sold and in exceptional prices. This of course means that the upcoming auction of December 1 in Hong Kong, which will be presented including an extremely rare 15 carat ruby from Burma, will it also has great interest.
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TAG Heuer
Unveiled its smartwatch “Connected”
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AG Heuer’s answer to Apple Watch debut in Nov. 9 and is called the “Connected,” the Swiss watch brand revealed recently. Developed in partnership with Apple competitors Google and Intel, Connected reportedly will retail for about $1,400 and will be a digital version of one of TAG Heuer’s best-selling models, the black Carrera. Though it is a smartwatch, the Connected will be recognizable as a TAG, CEO JeanClaude Biver stressed back in March when the brand announced its plans at Baselworld. “Apple Watch looks like Apple,” he said. “TAG Heuer’s will look like TAG Heuer. TAG Heuer will have the DNA of TAG Heuer.” Other than that, TAG Heuer has neither released nor confirmed many details about its forthcoming smartwatch, though it now has a countdown websitefor the Connected and gave a glimpse of it on Twitter Monday with this Death Star-esque photo. TAG Heuer’s Connected teases coincided with the release of parent company’s LVMH latest year-to-date financials, which showed strong sales growth for both its
watch and jewelry brands. LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton reported Monday its Watches & Jewelry division recorded 10 percent organic (with comparable structure and constant exchange rates) revenue growth through the first nine months of the year. As reported, sales were up 22 percent, from $2.25 billion to $2.73 billion. LVMH reported that Bulgari performed “remarkably well” while Hublot “grew rapidly” and opened its second production facility in the Swiss town of Nyon. TAG Heuer, meanwhile, “continued the development of its core offering.” LVMH also mentioned the unveiling of the brand’s smartwatch next month, but only briefly. Total sales for the Paris-based luxury goods conglomerate reached $28.80 billion through the first nine months of the year, up 6 percent with comparable structure and constant exchange rates. Watches & Jewelry was the top performer among all business groups, topping Wines & Spirits and Perfumes & Cosmetics (both up 7 percent), as well as Fashion & Leather Goods (up 5 percent), which sells the iconic Louis Vuitton handbags.
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Breitling
Takes veterans on a flight to remember Editing: Dimitris Stamoulis
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group of 67 veterans from the Los Angeles area had the chance to fly to Washington, D.C. and visit the memorials dedicated to their service this week, thanks to Breitling’s support of an organization called Honor Flight Network. Honor Flight Networkis a non-profit volunteer organization that transports veterans to the nation’s capital free of charge, to visit and reflect at the memorials there. This most recent trip, organized specifically by Honor Flight Southland, was the largest flight to date to depart from Los Angeles. “Time is running out for many of these veterans, and we are fortunate to work with Honor Flight Network to give them ‘one last mission’ and honor them as they so rightly deserve,” said Breitling U.S.A. President Thierry Prissert. Breitling is a longtime supporter of Honor Flight Network, helping to fly more than 400 veterans to Washington in support of the organization’s mission. Californiabased jeweler Westime, a Breitling partner, has joined the watch company in donating to the organization. To further support Honor Flight Network, Breitling has introduced the special edition Honor Flight Navitimer 01, a timepiece that features the Honor Flight logo on the case back along with the state-
ment “Honor Flight – One Last Mission.” The watch is equipped with the watch brand’s in-house Caliber 01 chronograph movement, and proceeds from its sale will go to further support the Honor Flight Network. “It is a privilege to work with Breitling and Honor Flight Southland,” said Westime President Greg Simonian. “Our veterans give so much for our country, so it feels very meaningful to thank them with the trip to see the memorials in Washington, D.C.”
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More to shop for smartwatches this holiday season Editing: Dimitris Stamoulis
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he rose gold-colored Apple Watch, which the tech company unveiled in early September, is be one of the 20 models that Target stores carry. Port Washington, N.Y.--From wearable devices to activity trackers, the number of consumers who own a smartwatch could increase as much as 4 percent this holiday season, according to recent data from the NPD Group. The marketing consulting company said that when it comes to smartwatches, consumers at first were stalled by price tags and continued uncertainty about the functionality of the products. However, the release of the Apple Watch last April “has made majors ripples within the smartwatch sector.” “(Apple Watch) is much more of a mainstream product than other generation one smartwatches,” said Weston Henderek, director of wearables and connected intelligence at NPD Group, adding that even that product may not reach its full potential until the launch of a secondgeneration version that could offer integrated cellular connectivity. What “integrated cellular connectively” means is a smartwatch will not be reliant on syncing with a smartphone. The current version of the Apple Watch, explains David Riley of NPD Group, does not have its own cellular connectivity. The device can connect to the iPhone via Bluetooth and then use the cellular connectivity of the phone, but without the phone, has no ability to connect to a cellular network. “Independent cellular connectivity is one of the key differentiators that will accelerate smartwatch growth even further in the coming year,” Henderek said. Another type of smartwatch, activity trackers and digital fitness devices, already has seen significant growth that will continue into the holiday shopping season, NPD Group said. The retail sales of these items increased 120 percent in the first eight months of the year, from $343.5 million to $754.8 million. “That level of growth is expected to extend through the end of the year, making activity trackers some of the hottest tech gifts this holiday,” said Ben Arnold, executive director and industry analyst
of consumer electronics at NPD Group. “Awareness of these products has grown tremendously over the past year, and there are a diverse number of products on the market offering a variety of features and price points.” He added that manufactures continue to partner with designers to increase the appeal of the products. “There is a product for every time of consumer, from the most active athlete to the mom who just wants to remember when to pick up her kids from soccer practice, on the market,” Arnold said. NPD Group said in November 2013, awareness of activity trackers was just more than 30 percent of the U.S. market, with younger consumers being the most knowledgeable. Now, in 2015, the situation has changed--close to 82 percent of the market claims awareness of activity tracking devices. “The wearables industry has come to a crossroads in the past six months, as the quality, depth and price points of activity trackers and smartwatches have expanded at a rapid rate,” Henderek said. “The two sectors are much more segmented now, with the activity tracker category in particular having a wide variety of price ranges, depending on features, quality and design.”
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DINOS KOUZOUPIS
Figure Federation today is much enhanced compared to the past Mr. Dinos Kouzoupis recently assumed leadership of P.O.V.A.K.O. following the resignation of Mr. Christos Gourgioti. Goldsmith 3G and president of the Association Silversmiths Athens, Mr. Kouzoupis aspires through his tenure in the highest office in the industry, and with the help of the whole board, to help develop the sector.
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JT: Mr President following your success in the RDP recently took over the presidency of the Federation (P.O.V.A.K.O.) I would like to tell us what led you to this decision? In this my first decision was driven because of my love for my jewelry and interest in the progress and development of the sector. I come from a family of jewelers and continue the tradition as the third generation in the profession. JT: What do you think should be done to reshape the image of the association and generally what are your goals? Figure Federation today is much enhanced compared with the past. The project has offered went and President Mr. Christos Gourgiotis are huge and have been important steps in areas such as new industry funding resources for its development, the competitiveness pole, reorganization of trade exhibitions attended by foreign buyers and many others that are implementation stage. Of course there is still much to be done and I hope that the new Board will significantly contribute to their completion. JT: You take the highest position in the industry amid an unprecedented economic crisis, have you thought that you could help the industry? Indeed, the economic crisis in the country and significantly affects the industry is a huge obstacle to development. Unfortunately we have to move under the current negative climate but I know that trying to find outlets exploiting resources that will soon be to strengthen it. Needless and changing old attitudes of colleagues and decide to be modernized taking advantage of the new tools
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available and that our guidance will improve the image of the sector.
JT: There are many who argue that POVAKO was never on their side, so professionals stay helpless and defenseless, you have to answer them all?
We have in our hands now the pre-publication of the NSRF and we expect the final publication to soon begin funding the industry
I think some such comments disadvantage our work. We always try to be on the side of supporting their colleagues and trying to find a solution to any problem has arisen them. We have made many efforts, for example on the fake and virtual invoices where unjustly jammed gentlemen, performances and protests in Ministries, but that does not mean we have the solution. Remember also that all members of the Board Members of the Federation are employed in the industry and without any economic benefit from offering his time at the expense of their job. JT: The previous administration had done an important work in relation to the NSRF
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and the creation of competitiveness poles, tell us about what you should expect for the next? We have in our hands now the pre-publication of the NSRF and we expect the final publication to soon begin funding the industry. It involves the creation of new businesses that will help entering new colleagues in the profession and in existing that will help with modernization. It is a great opportunity for the sector to become more competitive and to stand up to international markets.
The wedding rings and wedding ring or a cross of baptism can not be considered a luxury item
JT: What is our attitude towards the state on the tax? How do you think to motivate the industry so that whatever resistance there might be to be as strong as possible? The pressures are exercised in the sector in recent years is very strong. Contemplated jewelery as a luxury but forget that part of our long-standing tradition. The wedding rings and wedding ring or
The 6000 year old tradition of Greece in jewelery is inextricably bound to our people and employs thousands of workers throughout the country
a cross of baptism can not be considered a luxury. The 6000 year old tradition of Greece in jewelery is inextricably bound to our people and employs thousands of workers across the country. It is perhaps the first branch to the direct and indirect exports (sales to tourists), contributes to the economy and the importation of foreign exchange. We will continue our efforts so that it is finally understood and treated as an important sector that will help lift the economy. We will continue our efforts to repeal the luxury tax on jewelery which is our consistent position. JT: The time is approaching for the 29th international exhibition “GREEK JEWELRY” judge your successful cooperation with the “HELEXPO”; You think that could maybe do more on the issue of visibility or the issue of visitor attendance? What to expect for February 2016? Our cooperation with the “HELEXPO” is considered as totally successful. Entries exhibitors every year increase as well as the number of visitors Greek and foreign. These elements exist to prove it. All comments after the end of exposure and evaluated in cooperation with the “HELEXPO” made continuous improvement efforts. For the organization of 2016 do not yet have information on entries, but you acknowledge that the interest of colleagues to participate is large and will probably have increased equity as turnout. JT: Despite the difficult economic situation we are experiencing all of us, there are Greek companies who daily give their own struggle and with some suc-
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It is perhaps the first branch to the direct and indirect exports (sales to tourists), contributes to the economy and the introduction of exchange
cess, with presence abroad by participating in international exhibitions, what could bring the Federation to all of them and maybe give the opportunity to others? You do not think that openness is the only way out? Certainly there are Greek companies with a significant presence in exhibitions and foreign markets and are commendable. After many years efforts have been established in international markets, but now the crisis is now global, harder by far the conditions that would give a boost to new businesses to compete abroad. The openness is definitely solution to sales problems facing the industry. However examined the case, the Federation to reclaim spaces in international exhibitions in order to present a common stand Greek manufacturers with the lowest cost of participation.
Greece. It is sad the country that gave the lights of civilization around the world may not have a higher institute that taught jewelry design and manufacturing. Lost traditional techniques, emigrated children interested in the profession and are forced to study art at foreign universities is an urgent need to upgrade existing technical schools and the creation of Universities The technological developments in our field are rapid and must mainly young people have all the necessary skills to enable them to face international competition. The Federation has already started contacts on this important issue, no response from the State and soon hope to have some progress.
JT: Finally, I would like you to tell us how the federation could help to continue to be taught the art of silversmithing in young people? And how could there be a better professional training? The position of the Federation is to upgrade the sector of education in
Examined the case, the Federation to reclaim spaces in international exhibitions in order to present a common stand Greek manufacturers at the lowest possible fee
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icky Stavropoulou is a Greek designer and manufacturer of fine handmade jewelry whose creations are inspired by ancient Greek history. Vicky’s passion for jewelry began at the young age of ten when she started making pendants with strings of beads. The turning point came when she worked for a few months at a friend’s jewelry workshop. After this, Vicky went on to follow her true passion and studied jewelry design and manufacture in Athens. After a career as an artisan and later as a sales manager in the same field, she started her own workshop in 2006, crafting statement pieces from 18-karat gold and delicate precious stones.
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Vicky believes in the concept of fine jewelry designed to be worn by modern women every day and for all occasions. She believes that fine handmade jewelry shouldn’t be reserved for special occasions. She wants pieces that are casual and classic, elegant, personal, but above all, timeless. The beauty of the collection is found in the quality of the exclusive designs and the technical details that are infused in every piece. Beside her exclusive collection Vicky creates handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pieces sold solely to selected clients. Vicky currently lives in Agrinio, a small town in western Greece where she has her workshop and retail store.
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VICKY STAVROPOULOU 42, Papastratou Str. Agrinion Greece, 301 00 Tel.: +30 26410 54775 www.vickyjewelry.com mail:vickystav1@gmail.com
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“Live your Dream ……Be your dream!” With Koskarian
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he Koskarian Company started its activity in the manufacturing and trading of jewelry recently, in 2007 by Peter Koskarian, an experienced diamond setter with 20 years of experience in the field of jewelry. The company’s creations are characterized by elegance and discreet luxury while special emphasis is given on the design. Gold and silver are dressed with colors and the sparkle of precious stones that are carefully selected and evaluated one by one. Jewelry of impeccable workmanship and high standards that satisfy even the most demanding lovers of handmade jewelry. You deserve the best and you can have it.....
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Petros Koskarian 5 Mastracha str., 117 44 Athens Greece, Tel.: +30 210 3247263, www.koskarian.com email: info@koskarian.com
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JEWELRY WORKSHOP DIMITRIOS Modern creations of timeless beauty
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significant upward trend for over twenty years is what characterizes the jewelry workshop Kapsaski. It all started in 1990, by Demetrios Kapsaskis, who started the first steps of the family business. The aim was to create jewelry inspired by the rich tradition of Greek and Byzantine art of jewelry. Initially all the jewels were hand made from materials like silver and murano crystal. In 2008, the son of D. Kapsaskis, Basilis, after completing his studies in designing and manufacturing of jewelry, began to participate actively in the workshop. Utilizing the inspirations of his father, Basilis Kapsaskis had as a goal to offer jewelry characterized by timeless beauty, as well as contemporary style, and in this direction he “worked” with genuine
Swarovski crystals, as well as with precious and semiprecious stones, with finishes of 22 carat gold in the new designs. The company’s slogan: «GIVING TIMELESS BEAUTY A MODERN TWIST», i.e., giving the timeless beauty, a modern dimension is not a coincidence. Soon, the collection of these jewels was renamed to DIMITRIOS EXCLUSIVE collec-
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tion, and since then has been presented annually in several major jewelry exhibitions both in Greece and in Europe. In 2012, the DIMITRIOS EXCLUSIVE collection made its first appearance in the fashion world in New York, as part of United Colors of Fashion. Seven international clothing designers and more than 50 models combined the creations of Kapsaskis workshop, with the jewelry collection providing a unique show.
52 Kuprou str. 121 32 Athens Greece Tel. + 30 210 5757985 www.kapsaskisjewelry.gr e-mail: info@kapsaskisjewelry.gr
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One of a kind silver jewelry from Greece
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alleria armadoro was founded in 2004 by Epaminondas and Dimitra Chouliara in Athens.
Armed with the innovative design, excellent quality and the correct prices, the Galleria armadoro collections are always sold out.
Armed with the know-how of more than 20 years in the field of silver, Galleria armadoro very quickly established itself as the leading silver jewelry brand in Greece. In recent years the strong interest from all parts of the world, gave the company a new breath. With the exports now holding more than 70% of the turnover, the jewelry of Galleria armadoro are located in the most high profile stores around the world.
7 Pierias str. 104 41 Athens Greece T. + 30 210 5231700 www.galleria-armadoro.com e-mail: info@galleriasilver.gr
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ART&HISTORY…. THE BRILIANT BEVERLY JEWELLS CREATIONS
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here is always and everywhere a WOMAN that gives shine and beauty to the world with her creativity, generosity and love for life. A WOMAN who inspires us to create jewelry worthy of her. With… IMAGINATION & ART. With… SHINE & STYLE... With ... MYSTERY & PASSION With… REALISM ... With ... SENSUALITY IN FASHION & TIMELESSNESS OF CLASSIC With ... COLOR GAMES. With ... EMPHASIS on QUALITY & AFFORDABLE LUXURY Jewelry that highlight her personality and image the same way she sparkles.... We offer to her, the most precious thing we have! Our admiration, our faith, and our feelings about her, kept and packaged in SILVER & GOLD BEVERLY JEWELRY, with semi precious stones & gem stones with SHEEL-MOTHER & FRESH WATER PEARL as well as MEDITERINEAN REAL CORAL ....
BEVERLY JEWELS NAFPLIO G R E E C E You will find us at the international exhibitions: BIJORCHA PARIS SHOW DIJW DUBAI MEC ATHENS at site : www.beverlyjewels.gr and στο Email : nassia_collection@yahoo.gr
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Unique design, unlimited range of models Over 5000 jewelry designs offers customers of the company OROFASMA Ltd.
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5 years ago, in 1988, the Kevork Kolanian founded in Athens the company of gold jewelery and diamond merchants OROFASMA Ltd. The aesthetics and quality, originality of projects, combined with the always reasonable prices, is first of its characteristics OROFASMA Ltd. Kevork Kolanian with the knowledge and experience he managed very soon lead the company to the top. A key role undoubtedly played a long experience of which contributed to the development and establishment of the company in the field of golden akarfoton and finished jewelry K18 and diamonds. In the following years the company expanded the circle of its activities with exports to countries of central Europe, in the US, but also in Armenia. As a Greek Armenian descent, the Kevork Kolanian actively involved, for fifteen years as responsible for Greece to the International Union of Armenians Silversmiths «AJA». Recently the OROFASMA Ltd participated in the international jewelry exhibition “YEREVAN SHOW 2012”, organized by the AJA in Yerevan, Armenia. Kevork Kolanian relied on three parameters to promote the achievements of the company
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to the continuous renewal of projects, monitoring of all new trends that dominate the domestic and international jewelry market and, of course, innovation! The collaboration with the sculptor Takis Station on its way OROFASMA Ltd, was cooperation with the internationally renowned Greek sculptor Takis, 1998 when undertook the construction of a series of sculptures of 22K gold jewelery, entitled “Golden Trajectories of Diamonds.” It was 160 unique jewelry, art creations crafted with gold and diamonds, all of which reflect their unique aesthetic integrity of the artist’s work. The Takis explained himself that “a gem diamond without lags far from being a jewel,” and revealed that the great painter Salvador Dali in 1968, had asked him to make the “Flying egg Venus” with a diamond
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to symbolizes the star of ... On the occasion of this unique exhibition, which decisively contributed Kevork Kolanian with the excellent work of the Takis had said: “I believe in the power and energy is
els are continuously enriched, and a wide range of diamonds. The company is engaged in import and marketing of diamonds in manufacturing and marketing akarfoton jewelry 18K in special constructions and ready nailed jewelry. In recent years it has also undertaken the exclusive representation and distribution of watches AWI, to Greece, Cyprus and other European countries. As stated by Kevork Kolanian himself in Jewel Time, «Our customers are free to choose their own way of cooperation, we offer them a total of four options”: • Unailing by OROFASMA Ltd., nailing their own diamonds • Unailing and diamonds from OROFASMA Ltd. • Diamonds from OROFASMA Ltd. for their own jewelry • Finished jewelry quality diamonds wishing “Thus, we achieve the complete satisfaction of our customers’ needs,” concluded Kevork Kolanian.
natural to deal with jewelry, many even give the form of a horseshoe. I always want each jewel is energy. Gold and gems have magical and healing properties ... “.
Today OROFASMA Ltd., boosting its market position, developing international partnerships, mainly in diamonds, for optimal quality-price ratio.
Whereas not his job Kevork Kolanian in autograph tribute, the Takis said: “At my friend Kevork, great maestro”! It seems, therefore, that and Kevork Kolanian drew “magical properties” from this partnership and make the best ... Huge range of models and designs The OROFASMA Ltd. currently has more than 5,000 own jewelery mod-
OROFASMA Ltd. www.orofasma.com kevork@ath.forthnet.gr Tel +30 210 3251238, +30 210 3219669, FAX +30 210 3319407
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Innovation of Orofasma Setting The OROFASMA Ltd. is established in the Greek, but also the international market with its unique pioneering the creation Orofasma Setting «OS». In order «OS» central diamond rotates freely around its axis. Aesthetics, discreet elegance and modern concept characterize the new series, which, not by chance, called “Eternal Love Diamond”, really a gem, a sample of eternal love! As declares himself Kevork Kolanian, “the rotating diamond is a brand new in the conception and construction of the idea, starting with Greece claiming international outlook”. This is why the immediate plans of the company is the projection on the Russian market. Creating Orofasma Setting is guaranteed and fully protected as has project number 001338222-0001, dated 26/7/2012.
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Unveiling of Victoria’s Secret in this year Fantasy Bra
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aced with the annual fashion show organized by this time the Victoria’s Secret revealed ... fantastic Fantasy Bra bra made from hundreds of gemstones, as is done for some years, drawing the attention of all who admire the precious and dazzling. And this year the precious creation that was created in collaboration with jeweler Mouawad, and her name is Fireworks. The value of totaling two million US dollars and is decorated with more than 6500 precious stones, including diamonds, blue topaz, yellow sapphires and pink quartz, all the 18 carats. Vogue said in the relevant report of the total weight of the bra is about 1364 carats, diamonds to be 375 of them. The Fireworks Fantasy Bra will display the model Lily Aldridge during the annual fashion show of the company, which is scheduled for December 8. However, the most impressive campaign of Victoria’s Secret was developed last
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year when the company presented two impressive bra crafted by jeweler Mouawad, which cost both of two million US dollars. They were decorated with a total of 16,000 gemstones and it took a total of over 1380 hours of work to create and complete the task. Each of the two bras were decorated with rubies, diamonds and sapphires. The two explosive models wore was Alessandra Ambrosio and Adriana Lima
The top model Lily Aldridge wearing and displaying ... beauty and brilliance of Fireworks Fantasy Bra
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press releases
MEDITERRANEAN CONFERENCE GEMMOLOGIAS On 27 and 28 June, was hosted in Athens the 1st Mediterranean Conference Gemmological and Jewellery. An initiative that undoubtedly honors our country, the Independent Gemological Laboratory Athens and CGL-GRS Vancouver. According to the organizers of the conference, Messrs George and Branko Deljanin Spyromilios the success of the conference in Greece sealed the follow Valencia in Spain on 7-8 May 2016 in cooperation with the local MLLOPIS Gemmological laboratory and in Italy in 2017.
The subjects of the conference included: • Information on the production of synthetic HPHT and CVD diamond and identify them. • Comparison of characteristics of rubies from Mozambique and compared with rubies Burma. • Production, Gemological characteristics and pricing of Pink diamonds from the Argyle Mine (Australia). • Control and identification of synthetic diamonds. The high professional level of the speakers who attended the conference fully satisfied all participants. Of particular interest gained specialized knowledge of speakers on issues of production and identification of synthetic diamonds.
SPEAKERS Dr. Thomas Hainschwang by the TL in Liechtenstein presented methods for detecting small CVD, HPHT synthetic diamond. Mr Branko Deljanin from CGL - GRS Gemological laboratory in Canada reported on how discrimination disputes between natural pink diamonds from the Argyle Mine and synthetic and treated diamonds pink. Wolf Kuehn from the laboratory of Research and Technology in Canada, introduced the participants to the portable spectrometer and the light sources for spectral absorption, Raman and luminescence measurements and how the spectra can be used to identify gemstones. Dr Joe Yuan representative Taidiam, producer of synthetic diamonds described the development processes and characteristics of rough and polished synthetic diamonds. Dr. Bradley Cann from the research center of De Beers in the United Kingdom described the fluorescence imaging with filters that can provide clear evidence of CVD synthetic development and how they can be used through the De Beers to control and their detection. Mr John Chapman of Gemetrix Australia provides an overview of natural pink diamonds from the Argyle mine and photochromic characteristics Mrs Gail Bret Levine chief NAJAH (National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, USA) reported costing antique jewelery. Dr. Adolf Peretti of GRS Gem Research Switzerland. He offered participants a rare 3D movie experience traveling to the depths of a mine in Burma.
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Tsotsoulis Thanos, Kiamos George Assariotakis Peter Assariotaki Peace Bantounas Nikolaos, Ziaei Saeid Boukogianni Dolly, Dagkazian Akis, Griva Peace, Karagiannis Iris, Kokkinidis Stratos Kolanian Aram, Kollias Georgios Papanikolaou Elena Pentheroudakis Harris, Saitaridou Love Vassilakos Taoss, Xidous Ergina, Bali Denia. GREAT SPONSORS • OGI Systems (Ισραήλ), • Certiline (Ιταλία) • HRA Investment. (Καναδάς) www.iglcert.gr SUPPORTERS • Kessaris • Kartali Mara • AIG Europe www.gemconference.com A highlight of the conference was the presentation of the largest (10.02ct) colorless synthetic diamond by Mr. Nikolai Khikhinashvil. The diamond was developed by the New Diamonds Technology in Russia using HPHT methods in 2015 and classified as an E-color and VS1 purity. Andrey Katrusha, director of the company New Diamond Technology described the HPHT technology, equipment and the wider industry of synthetic diamonds in a presentation titled “Revolution in commercial diamond production”. At the end of the presentations of the day a “round table” by John Chapman with guests 3 Gemology and three producers of synthetic diamonds, investigated the market for synthetic diamond production technologies and those covering the questions of the participants. On the second day, 30 people took part in the workshop of CGL-GRS concerning the detection of synthetic diamonds. It was conducted by Messrs Branko Deljanin, George Spyromilios and staff IGL. With the help Gemmological tools, the participants could apply their knowledge in 40 samples diamond (natural and synthetic) who volunteered for the study. The conference was attended Gemology, appraisers, jewelers from around the world (UAE, Russia, UK, Italy, Austria, Israel, South Africa, Cuprys, Belgium, USA), as well as from Greece are:
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Rio Tinto 65 red and pink diamonds, on a world tour
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io Tinto once again has four fancy reds in its annual tender of special stones from the Argyle in Western Australia, the mine that produces the vast majority of the world’s pink and red diamonds. Including the four fancy reds, there are
-- Argyle Aurora, a 1.47-carat fancy red oval shape named for the princess inSleeping Beauty --Argyle Allegro, a 0.79-carat fancy red radiant-shaped diamond, named after the brisk and lively movement in ballet --Argyle Spectre, a 1.93-carat fancy-
total of 65 diamonds in this year’s Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, up from 55 last year. There also are five “hero” stones this year, top-quality diamonds to which Rio Tinto assigns a name. This year, Rio Tinto’s partnership with The Australian Ballet inspired the names assigned to the hero stones. -- Argyle Prima, a 1.20-carat pearshaped fancy red
vivid purplish-pink shield-shaped diamond that takes its name from the ballet Le Spectre de la rose --Argyle Élevé, a 1.44-carat fancy-intense pink emerald shape inspired by a movement in ballet Viewings of the Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender in Hong Kong are by invitation only. Following the viewings there, Rio Tinto will bring the diamonds to New York and then back to Australia.
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RapNet: 1-ct. diamond prices down 1 percent
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he RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) for October shows continued softness in polished diamond prices, with trading improved but sales still below last year’s levels. According to data released earlier this week by Rapaport, the RAPI for 1-carat, Gemological Institute of America-graded diamonds fell 1 percent in October and is down 8 percent year-to-date. While 1-carat diamond prices continue to slip, the greatest decline so far this year has been in the price of 0.30 carat diamonds, with prices falling 20 percent between Jan. 1 and Nov. 1, the RAPI shows. Double-digit drops also were recorded for half-carat stones (down 18 percent) and 3-carat diamonds (down 14 percent) in that time period. Overall, the Rapaport Monthly Report shows that market conditions remained virtually unchanged in October. With weak demand in Hong Kong and China, dealers still are betting high on
the holiday season in the United States. As Rapaport put it, “all eyes (are) on the U.S. retail sector,” particularly in light of the marketing efforts with the two-stone ring at Signet Jewelers and the re-launch of “A Diamond is Forever” by De Beers for its branded diamond, Forevermark. On the rough manufacturing side, margins remained squeezed and there is continued consolidation in the midstream. The miners are holding on to rough and reducing production--De Beers, for example, cut third quarter production by nearly 30 percent--while continuing to decrease prices. Rapaport said that rough prices need to decline by at least 20 percent to ensure reasonable profit margins in the middle market. The market “continues to be challenging in 2015,” Rapaport noted.
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De Beers
Machine separation synthetic - mineral diamond Editing: Dimitris Stamoulis
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ondon-De Beers has begun using its new automated melee screening device at its International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research facility in Surat, and plans to begin offering the same at the IIDGR lab in Antwerp next month. The machine screens 500 carats at a time of colorless, or near-colorless, diamonds between one point and 0.20 carats in size to weed out lab-grown melee from mined. The device automatically feeds the stones, table-down, into a testing station. After testing, the diamonds are dispensed into one of five bins: pass, refer (more testing is needed), refer Type II (more testing needed, higher likelihood of being synthetic), non-diamond (simulant) or purge (for diamonds that were erroneously loaded into the machine). They then are returned in a sealed IIDGR package that De Beers said is tamperproof. The potential mixing of less-expensive lab-grown diamonds with natural, or mined, diamonds is of growing concern in the industry as diamond growers up production levels and improve quality. Melee is particularly problematic because it often slips through the supply chain untested due to the fact that there aren’t many cost-effective and efficient ways of checking these tiny stones. In order to combat the problem, De Beers introduced an automated melee screener in January 2014, shortly after the Gemological Institute of Americaunveiled the DiamondCheck, which also can separate lab-grown melee from mined, starting with diamonds that are as small as one point. De Beers initially said it would be leasing out the devices to sightholders beginning in the second quarter 2014 and installing multiple machines at the IIDGR in Antwerp later that same year. (The
IIDGR in Surat was not yet open at that time.) David Johnson, a De Beers spokesperson, said that total of five pre-production prototype automated melee screening devices have been in use in Antwerp for two years, as the IIDGR has been testing their durability and accuracy. The beginning of the service this week marks the transition from testing to widespread use mode for the machine, which IIDGR President Jonathan Kendall said in a statement will “play an important role in supporting both trade and consumer confidence.” “Sellers will be able to provide potential buyers with pre-checked goods in sealed IIDGR packages, removing any potential concerns around disclosure,” he said. De Beers began using the automated melee screener, along with other proprietary instruments, at the IIDGR lab in Surat on Wednesday. The facility has a room specifically designed for melee testing. Melee testing is set to begin Nov. 12 at the IIDGR lab in Antwerp, which also has a room outfitted specifically for melee. The service will be offered at an introductory discount of 50 percent off in both India and Belgium through the end of the year. For more information, emailtesting@iidgr.com or visit IIDGR.com. As for sightholders, De Beers ended up selling, not leasing, them the automated melee screeners. Large manufacturers including Kiran Gems, Tasaki, Rosy Blue and Stullerhave acquired the devices, playing $55,000 plus a three-year support and maintenance charge of $10,000 a year.
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