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Adi Al Fardan: The Passion for Jewellery in Heritage

Adi Al Fardan: The Passion for Jewellery in Heritage

He was destined for a brilliant financial career, but his passion for jewellery and love for exceptional gemstones made him one of the youngest jewellers of his generation. Grandson of the famous "Pearl Doctor", Adi Al Fardan shared his father's passion for fine jewellery very early on. Alongside his studies, he dedicated all his free time to the development of the family business Al Fardan Jewellery, before creating his own company: Adi Al Fardan Jewellery. Trained by the best artisans around the world, Adi Al Fardan has the sharp eye of a connoisseur and requires absolute quality in terms of gems. As a true master of the codes of luxury, he welcomed us in his Dubai location, imbued with refinement and elegance. Of course. It all began when I was young. As a young Adi, I spent a lot of t...

Meeting with TASAKI

Meeting with TASAKI

Know-how, quality and modernity are the fundamental values carried by TASAKI, one of the greatest jewelers in Japan who has settled in a house that shares its drive for excellence: the Ritz Paris. We are pleased to begin this wonderful Rencontre avec the TASAKI Maison in collaboration with the photographer Yoann L’Hostellier. Pearl of light necklace and single earring from the Ritz Paris by TASAKI collection made of Akoya pearls and diamonds © Yoann L’hostellier TASAKI, The Bold Pearl Founded in 1954, Tasaki specializes in Akoya Pearls and beautifies a rarely unparalleled Japanese aesthetic. Without envying Place Vendôme for the quality of their manufacturing, TASAKI is known for combining pearls, diamonds and gold in an architectural, graphic and contemporary way. They could even be con...

Europe’s largest watch and jewelry retailer Maison Bucherer is first and foremost a family adventure. It has been led by the third generation since 1977, when current Chairman of the Group Jörg G. Bucherer took over. Its story began in 1888, when Carl F. Bucherer and his wife Louise opened their first store in Lucerne, Switzerland. Fine watches and exceptional jewelry pieces are on display in the window. Business is good and the store is so successful that the young Maison quickly builds a reputation far beyond its hometown. Collectors of beautiful pieces and lovers of exclusivity are won over by the couple's sharp selection. Their other strengths: their customer service, the wide selection they offer, and their workshop’s savoir-faire. Representatives of the second generation Ernst and Ca...

Beautiful French jewellery Maison Akillis celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, while we were meeting for the 12th time. Talented and original Caroline Gaspard created the brand in her own image. A brand both disruptive and representative of traditional French know-how, well known for its unconventional style, boldness and determination. This amazing necklace named Guarani was revealed during a sumptuous reception in Paris at the Palais de Chaillot for the 10th anniversary of the brand. A party crowded with celebrities and fashion models dressed by well-known French designer Jean-Claude Jitrois. Made of gold, diamonds and Paraiba tourmaline, with an ethnic aura like a totem, this jewellery piece is transformable and can be worn different ways, it adorns a woman’s body, its geometrica...

Meeting with Bucherer

Meeting with Bucherer

Europe’s largest watch and jewelry retailer Maison Bucherer is first and foremost a family adventure. It has been led by the third generation since 1977, when current Chairman of the Group Jörg G. Bucherer took over. Its story began in 1888, when Carl F. Bucherer and his wife Louise opened their first store in Lucerne, Switzerland. Fine watches and exceptional jewelry pieces are on display in the window. Business is good and the store is so successful that the young Maison quickly builds a reputation far beyond its hometown. Collectors of beautiful pieces and lovers of exclusivity are won over by the couple's sharp selection. Their other strengths: their customer service, the wide selection they offer, and their workshop’s savoir-faire. Representatives of the second generation Ernst and Ca...

Meeting with TASAKI

Meeting with TASAKI

Know-how, quality and modernity are the fundamental values carried by TASAKI, one of the greatest jewelers in Japan who has settled in a house that shares its drive for excellence: the Ritz Paris. We are pleased to begin this wonderful Rencontre avec the TASAKI Maison in collaboration with the photographer Yoann L’Hostellier. Pearl of light necklace and single earring from the Ritz Paris by TASAKI collection made of Akoya pearls and diamonds © Yoann L’hostellier TASAKI, The Bold Pearl Founded in 1954, Tasaki specializes in Akoya Pearls and beautifies a rarely unparalleled Japanese aesthetic. Without envying Place Vendôme for the quality of their manufacturing, TASAKI is known for combining pearls, diamonds and gold in an architectural, graphic and contemporary way. They could even be con...

Meeting with Akillis

Meeting with Akillis

Beautiful French jewellery Maison Akillis celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, while we were meeting for the 12th time. Talented and original Caroline Gaspard created the brand in her own image. A brand both disruptive and representative of traditional French know-how, well known for its unconventional style, boldness and determination. This amazing necklace named Guarani was revealed during a sumptuous reception in Paris at the Palais de Chaillot for the 10th anniversary of the brand. A party crowded with celebrities and fashion models dressed by well-known French designer Jean-Claude Jitrois. Made of gold, diamonds and Paraiba tourmaline, with an ethnic aura like a totem, this jewellery piece is transformable and can be worn different ways, it adorns a woman’s body, its geometrica...

Meet Tajan, Expert In René Boivin

Meet Tajan, Expert In René Boivin

The Maison Boivin is often in the spotlight at Tajan. Once again, eleven pieces by René Boivin will be presented during the auction on June 20th and 21st 2017 for the Paris Precious Week. This year, Tajan's deluxe sales feature bronze sculpture (Rodin), paintings (Chagall, Picasso, Renoir, Pierre Soulages), drawings (Leonardo da Vinci), watches, exceptional furniture and of course, exceptional jewelry. We could not resist the temptation to question Tajan’s jewelry expert, Monsieur Jean-Norbert Salit, who has graciously agreed to answer a few question about this auction, which also features extraordinary gemstones. These are in fact 11 pieces from a highly sought-after jeweler because the Maison René Boivin has become a sort of legend in the jewelry world. The Tajan Auction House has alrea...

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