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Written by Joanna Hardy On September 8, 2014

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Written by Joanna Hardy On September 6, 2014

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Written by Joanna Hardy On September 4, 2014 Tagged jewels, cocktails, lecture, learning, london, knightsbridge

L’Ecole Van Cleef & Arpels

Joanna Hardy "Amazing emeralds" lecture June 17th 2014 8:00PM

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Written by Joanna Hardy On June 9, 2014

MARIA FELIX CROCODILES NECKLACE CARTIER PARIS, SPECIAL ORDER, 1975

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Absolutely Fabulous 

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Written by Joanna Hardy On May 30, 2014

Cartier Heaven, Maria Felix's Magnificent Snake Necklace

It is a privilege to handle jewels that are exceptional in craftsmanship, from the Cartier Collection   

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Written by Joanna Hardy On May 29, 2014
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To continue with Van Cleef & Arpels ‘Treasure of Rubies’ collection this ‘Torque Rubies Bracelet’ is an amazing feat of engineering. Both the baguette cut and square cut rubies are buff-topped and if you follow the diamond path it will lead you to the 2.57ct ruby. Set in white gold and platinum. The next image shows the bracelet being worn. #stunning @vancleefarpels #ruby #rubybook #craftsmanship #finejewellery #oneofakind #rubies
You can’t help smiling at this Van Cleef & Arpels love bird brooch .. charming with carved ruby feathers.. @vancleefarpels #craftsmanship #oneofakind #finejewellery #rubies #rubybook #lovebirds the other two images shows how the jewellery was beautifully displayed, and so lovely not to have to look through glass !
Another favourite clip, one of a pair, I love the colour combination of the lapis lazuli, spessartine garnets, ruby and pink sapphires. Van Cleef & Arpels have really celebrated colour in this collection showcasing stunning rubies from many different deposits. It is unnecessary to label where the rubies have come from for it is their individual charm and intensity of colour that matters. It is interesting from a gemmological perspective where a stone has come from but it should not influence the price in my opinion. Also using the term ‘Pigeon Blood’ as a colour description for rubies is no longer helpful. You buy because you can appreciate the intensity of the colour, hue, saturation and tone and the rarity of the stone. Colour will always look different in various lights and people should be allowed to go by their own preferences. It has been said that the gemstone chooses you rather than you choosing the gemstone !! @vancleefarpels #finejewellery #oneofakind #craftsmanship #brooch
This Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet is so cool, it looks like a piece of architecture designed by Zaha Hadid .. which was also showing at alongside the ‘Treasure of Rubies collection. @vancleefarpels #bangle #cuff #craftsmanship #socool #finejewellery #oneofakind
Van Cleef & Arpels never fail to impress with their ballerina clips. This is in the ‘Treasure of Rubies’ collection and there were two other ballerina clips also on show. @vancleefarpels #treasureofrubies #ballerina #clip #oneofakind #craftsmanship so elegant
I really love this ring from the ‘Treasure of Rubies’ Van Cleef & Arpels collection. Reminds me of the Indian kundan gold work. @vancleefarpels #finejewelry #rubies #craftsmanship #finejewellery #bangkok #rubybook #ring
This is one of THE RAREST gemstones I have ever seen in my career. This is a 25.76ct unheated Ruby from Burma that has never ever been on the market. This would have come from a rough crystal that must have been over 50cts which is a size unheard of for ruby. Van Cleef & Arpels ‘Treasure of Rubies’ collection is incredible. I have never seen so many outstanding rubies in one collection ever before. This takes years and years of searching and collecting. The ruby can be taken out of the ring and placed in the centre of the necklace shown here. The necklace has 18 oval-cut and cushion-shaped rubies total weight 30.40cts which all beautifully match the 25crtr. Transformable jewellery has always been a signature of Van Cleef & Arpels. FYI my video and images do not do the ruby justice. @vancleefarpels #rubies #rarity #oneofakind #craftsmanship #highjewelry #highjewellery #finejewelry #finejewellery #burma #stunning #gemmologicalheaven #bangkok #treasureofrubies
What an amazing evening with the opening of Van Cleef & Arpels high jewellery ruby collection called the ‘Treasure of Rubies’ the pieces revealed to us last night were breathtaking. Held at the Wanglee Residence. Can’t wait to see those rubies close up. @vancleefarpels #rubies from around the world #highjewelry #craftsmanship #rarity #unique #ruby #diamonds #oneofakind #bangkok #thailand the chef was Emmanuel Renault and the food was delicious

Joanna Hardy is Fellow of the Gemmological Association, Historic and Contemporary Jewellery Lecturer, Jewellery Advisor and Freeman of the Goldsmiths Company.
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