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Saudi National Museum in Riyadh announces Van Cleef & Arpels: Time, Nature, Love Exhibition; The Art History Lectures are back with Dr. Michaela Watrelot at XVA Gallery
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Market News
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Saudi National Museum in Riyadh announces Van Cleef & Arpels: Time, Nature, Love Exhibition
The Saudi National Museum in Riyadh has announced plans to host the “Van Cleef & Arpels: Time, Nature, Love” exhibition, displaying the works of the High Jewelry Maison for the first time in the Kingdom. Opening on January 19, 2023, the exhibition will feature more than 280 jewelry pieces, watches and precious objects created since the Maison was founded in 1906, alongside more than 90 archival documents, sketches and gouache´ designs. The exhibition is curated by Alba Cappellieri, Professor of Jewelry Design at Milan Polytechnic University and President of the Milano Fashion Institute in a scenography conceived by international architect-designer Johanna Grawunder. The exhibition revolves around three sections: Time, Nature and Love. |
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The Art History Lectures are back with Dr. Michaela Watrelot at XVA Gallery
Hosted at XVA Gallery, the ten-week program features a series of ten, online or in-person, art history lectures plus a Christmas-themed one, exploring the highlights of different art movements, the most influential artists and their masterpieces. Starting on Wednesday, 19th October from 19.00h to 20.30h, each lecture features 75 minutes of class + 15 minutes for Q&A and open discussion. With drinks and refreshments upon arrival, every session can be taken individually, choosing according to one’s own interest. With the Renaissance as a starting point, there will be deep-diving into each era’s artistic representation of its time. Investigating the origins of each current, the lectures will focus on aspects such as the power of light, perception and form. For more information, please send an email to: grace@xvagallery.com |
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Company News
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1815 CHRONOGRAPH “Hampton Court Edition” by A. Lange & Söhne to be auctioned in November
After the 1815 CHRONOGRAPH “Hampton Court Edition” was unveiled at the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace in early September, the auction of this unique timepiece on 6 November by Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo, at the occasion of the Geneva Watch Auction XVI is drawing closer. The proceeds will go to the British charity The Prince’s Trust. With an unprecedented variation combining a white-gold case and a black dial with sandstone-coloured numerals, the auction of this one-off piece under the direction of renowned watch expert Aurel Bacs is eagerly awaited. |
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Jaeger-LeCoultre collaborates with the renowned lettering artist, Alex Trochut
Continually expanding its creative and cultural universe, Jaeger-LeCoultre has currently announced a new collaboration with the renowned lettering artist, Alex Trochut, as the latest instalment in its ‘Made of Makers’ programme. Through ‘Made of Makers’ – a series of collaborations with artists, designers and craftsmen from disciplines outside watchmaking – Jaeger-LeCoultre is exploring and extending the dialogue that exists between horology and art. Honouring the core principles that define the Manufacture, La Grande Maison is choosing partnerships with leading creators who share its fundamental values of creativity, expertise and precision. |
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Purnell unveils exclusive art piece for 2022 Ballon d’OrTM
For the second consecutive year as Official Partner of the Ballon d’OrTM, Purnell has been holding aces up its sleeve, promising an evening of surprises for the 66th edition of the Ballon d’OrTM held last night, 17th October 2022, at the Théâtre du Chatelet in Paris, France. This year the legendary Maestro Andrea Bocelli will delight the audience performing the iconic “Nessun Dorma” at the opening of the 2022 Ballon d’OrTM ceremony.On the occasion the 2022 Ballon d’OrTM, Purnell will again award the male and female winners of the legendary trophy with a priceless unique timepiece, the 2022 Purnell x Ballon d’OrTM. The brand will also present a limited edition of 3 pieces of the Purnell x Ballon d’OrTM donned in a 100% Swiss Made Transparent Sapphire.
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Product Launch
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Chopard presents Happy Diamonds – Happy Me Dancing letters
Chopard’s emblematic Happy Diamonds – Happy Me jewellery collection welcomes a new series of Arabic letters in rose gold medium size pendants combining dancing diamonds. The capsule collection presents now a medium size pendant with 15 letters of the Arabic alphabet including 4 new letters. The Happy Diamonds – Happy Me is a tribute to one of the richest written languages in history: these jewels conjure up an entire lyrical repertoire embodying a resolutely Chopard look. The design of these pieces of jewellery calls for the Maison’s great classic: a pendant graced with a perfectly round shape symbolising wisdom, made of ethical 18-carat rose gold and topped with a diamond. |
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Yoko London launch the transformable ‘Jubilee Masterpiece’ Tiara
At the beginning of 2022, ahead of the Platinum Jubilee of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II, Yoko London started planning a collection of spectacular new masterpieces to commemorate this momentous occasion. As part of this new collection, Yoko London unveiled its latest, and most technically ingenious achievement to date. The transformable ‘Jubilee Masterpiece’ tiara is also a wearable necklace, intricately designed to transition seamlessly between the two forms. Featuring 181 Japanese Akoya and Australian South Sea Pearls, ranging between 2.5mm and 14.6mm in diameter, alongside 31.13cts of G VS diamonds, the piece is set in 18ct White Gold. |
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Introducing Grand Sport Tourbillon Golden Brown by LAURENT FERRIER
This autumn, to mark its 12th anniversary, LAURENT FERRIER brand has presented a new interpretation of the Grand Sport Tourbillon. This model, initially released in 2019, was inspired by the two founders’ shared love of motor racing. Its case is designed like a beautifully sleek car body, combining clean lines and generous curves with a high-performance engine: the LF619.01 tourbillon calibre with double balance spring. This new version of the Grand Sport Tourbillon presents an integrated case and bracelet made entirely of 5N red gold, as well as a sublime dial in graduated shades of chocolate brown. An unchanging, timeless and precious metal, 5N red gold gives this timepiece a noble and sophisticated look. |
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The new RESERVOIR Hydrosphere Cenote
The new RESERVOIR Hydrosphere Cenote is a tribute to the hidden treasures harbored by nature and the marine universe. This new model refers to the natural tunnels and wells of water and light commonly known as "cenote", whose origins date back thousands of years to the Mayan civilizations. The Hydrosphere Cenote watch features a green dial with sundial finishes, the color shades of which recall the contrasting waters of the cenote. The Hydrosphere Cenote takes its design and functionality from diving manometers and redefines the aesthetic codes of the diving watch. Featuring a 45mm-diameter bronze case and a unidirectional ceramic rotating bezel with double graduation for reading dive-stop times, the watch is water-resistant to 250 meters. |
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