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Do we have to live dangerously ?
The jeweler-watchmaker Michel Fréret Roy set up shop in 2005 on rue Danielle Casanova, just steps away from the Place Vendôme in Paris. In his shop window he displays high-end watches and jewelry, which are coveted by passersby. Excluding thefts by deception, he has been robbed three times, most recently in September. Orion Magazine met with him and has decided to publish his testimonial, written in the first person. Do we have to live dangerously? In his eponymous film, Georges Lautner once claimed that we should indeed do so. But it makes me
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A question of security
The security of one’s possessions should be a top concern for all lovers of fine things. In a world of increasing economic inequality, the covetous feelings of others are causing real damage…damage that is as easy for brigands to cause as it is poorly punished by the law. Since it is impossible to prevent these kinds of crimes, here are a few ways (which, unfortunately, are often expensive) to protect yourself from them. Not a week
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I'm afraid of designers
A number of creative initiatives were launched this year by the new management team of the VicenzaOro show. Last May, two radically different events were organized: "Off", a display of 2012/2013 trends and "Chi ha paura?", an exhibition of artistic jewelry pieces which were, to say the least, unsettling. Six months ago, the trade show's new president strongly affirmed VicenzaOro's goal of becoming the worldwide center of jewelry creation. Some
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IBB Paris focuses on jewelry
IBB Paris first made a name for itself with the success of Guess and GC watches. Located in Saint-Denis, France, this distributor also includes a jewelry division with four brands: Guess Jewelry, Ti Sento, Charming by Ti Sento and Trollbeads. The new jewelry collections will be on display at the Printor Paris show where, as in September 2010, an entire room in the Brongniart Palace is reserved for IBB Paris. “Our four jewelry brands have already begun reaping the rewards of a national media campaign," announced Florence Galloux,
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Anna Tabakhova's transformable jewellery
As someone who is passionate about geology and gemology, Anna Tabakhova creates jewellery that combines unusual materials and can be transformed at whim thanks to a set of invisible and adaptable fasteners. Her range of bracelets and necklaces made from pearls and shagreen or rubber is aimed at both men and women, who can redesign their pieces to their heart’s content. Anna Tabakhova
Axcent of Scandinavia and Jet Set in France
Axcent of Scandinavia and Jet Set are increasing their presence in Europe. Kin Group is opening a site based in Pantin, France, and has put TA Diffusion in charge of distributing its watches. During the Printor Lyon trade show, Axcent of Scandinavia and Jet Set will unveil a new image and new collections with a Scandinavian design. Following their dazzling success in Europe, the Axcent of
KS Gemmes a showroom for stones
The KS Gemmes showroom is a unique place located in the Champs-Elysees district,where collectors of rare pieces and anyone passionate about minerals can discover exceptional uncut stones. Temporary exhibitions of jewellery made from minerals or polished stones also showcase a selection of talented designers who know how to get the best out of uncut stones. The showroom is aimed at private
Telling the time
Everything, or thereabouts, has been said on the subject of selling, of communicating with watch boutique clients, but until now nothing has been done to offer to sales’ staff the means to improve or strengthen their understanding of watchmaking culture and traditions. Clearly, they can – or surely they must – rely on brochures and catalogues that are produced by the brands
Point of Sale Security
Point of sale and exhibition security for gems and jewellery should be based on several components: protection against heists, respect for procedures, crime and attack prevention. - Protection against heists: this requires strong locks, uncopyable keys, continuous monitoring of access. - Respect for procedures: on the one hand, a display case must never remain open (simple risk prevention rules
Petit Prince, draw me... Umukoko
It is a rare thing that one finds one’s heart’s desire at a trade show. Why? Because we, Orion girls, don’t have one, but many desires! In other words, not just for a gem, but also for a country and most importantly, for a meeting. Like you, we covered every square inch of the Brongniart Palace, which was home to the Printor Paris show last September. The stands paraded the
The spinel, a sublime gem under the shadow of the ruby
Known of since antiquity, spinels have often been confused with rubies due to their exceptional, bright red colouring, but this has not prevented the spinel from appearing in numerous royal fineries and rulers’ ornamentation. The spinel also exists in other, equally bright and extraordinary colours including pink, orange, violet, blue and purple, with stronger or more subtle nuances,
Influences for 2013
The Comité Francéclat (the Francéclat Committee)’s style book covers watchmaking, jewels, jewellery and tableware. Called “Influences 2013” (“Trends for 2013”), the style book is based on four principle influences divided into themes and it devotes considerable space to presenting the significant evolutions and changes that are likely to influence and determine
30 years of jewellery made in France
Having made a name for herself with the brand Alexandra A, creator Alexandra Ariche has gone on to design and sell her French-made jewellery collections under her own name. More than 3 decades’ experience in the industry has granted her a certain legitimacy in designing seductive pieces which captivate all who lay eyes on them. Alexandra Ariche was virtually born into the business and has
Tourmaline, a whirlwind of colors
For thousands of years, tourmalines have surrounded us in a whirlwind of colors, like those of a rainbow. While they come in a vast variety of colors, causing them to resemble many other gemstones, they remain unique in their own right. In fact, one often discovers unexpected shades and concentrations of color, all within the same crystal. Sometimes these stones even unveil their magic by
Jewelry at MACEF
The 91st edition of MACEF, the international home show organized in Milan, closed its doors on September 11th after welcoming 2,000 exhibitors in 115,000 m2 of space divided into fourteen pavilions, including the "Jewelry” pavilion reserved mainly for fantasy jewelry as well as precious stones. Last September, the international home show by MACEF welcomed 83,700 visitors to Milan. This
VincenzaOro Choice
VicenzaOro Choice, a trade show that reveals new trends JEWELRY INDUSTRY Choice, the third and final annual edition of the Italian trade show VicenzaOro, closed its doors on September 14th on a rather positive note, for exhibitors as well as visitors. International buyers benefitted not only from the high-quality jewelry and watches on display at this major European trade show… They also
Vulcain sponsors the first Vulcain Trophy
The Vulcain Trophy is a sailing championship that brings together the best regatta specialists from the Lake Geneva region. For the first time in its history, it included two regattas organized in the Mediterranean region in September, in Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Antibes, France. As the main sponsor of the event, the Swiss watch manufacturer Vulcain gave its name to this year's championship and
Signing of the French Jewelry Charter
On September 23rd, Eric Besson, the Minister of Industry, Energy and Digital Economy, signed a charter with the French jewelry industry at the headquarters of the UFBJOP (French Union of Jewelry, Gold, Pearls and Stones). Orion attended this event and was able to speak with the minister following his visit. In 2009, while faced with an economic crisis that affected the jewelry sector, the UFBJOP
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