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NEW MASTERCLASS DATES OUT NOW

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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

Absolutely Fabulous 

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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I will be in conversation with my dear friend and ex colleague for more than 25 years Michael Hall on Tuesday July 16th at the Goldsmiths Hall. Michael and I worked together at Philips (now Bonhams) and Sotheby’s. One night after a Geneva jewellery auction Mike and I went for a Japanese meal where he declared he couldn’t do another jewellery auction and wanted to do something different but wasn’t sure what. Mike has an amazing palette for fine wine and food and I suggested why didn’t he go to Australia and think about what he may be able to do with wine. 18 years later he is now a successful wine producer. We will talk about how our passions developed with lots of stories .. and you can taste Mike’s wines and buy my Ruby book if you wish! if you would like to attend please contact georgina@joannahardy.com ..places are very limited. @michaelhallwines @thegoldsmithscompany #wine #rubybook #ruby #conversation #friends #passion #nocharge
Definitely my best stand at Masterpiece.. Boghossian .. stunning and the jewels are not bad too !! The whole idea behind the installation is to reflect the Silk Road which is part of Boghossian’s heritage. The stand is designed by Danish Kufstudios , the jewellery trays are completely suspended and supported by the tension in the twisted silk ropes and the edges of the trays are individually richly lacquered with marquetry by Lebanese designer Nada Debs. All beautifully thought through highlighting the cross cultures that were part of the Silk Road for centuries. Stunning @masterpiecelondon @boghossianjewels #beststand #finejewelry #silkroad
Always learn something new .. here is a rare Van Cleef & Arpels brooch depicting a women in traditional costume of Normandy with the regional colours green, blue and white. The basket moves. Circa 1950’s.Van Cleef & Arpels made a few of these sets depicting the different regions of France. They would each come as sets with a bracelet, ring and earrings. VCA have one in their heritage collection so that’s why they are selling this one at @masterpiecelondon @vancleefarpels #brooch #french #france #rare #finejewelry #regional
Forgot to include this image of the reverse. Sapphire bib necklace by #suzannebelperron @verdurajewelry @masterpiecelondon #sapphire #blue #vintage #finejewelry
Love this cabochon sapphire bib necklace by Suzanne Belperron showing at the Verdura stand at @masterpiecelondon @verdurajewelry #suzannebelperron #sapphire #necklace #naturalcolor #finejewelry
Always the plus side of vetting is seeing items first hand ..at Masterpiece .. this Marchak carved ruby set necklace caught my eye on Simon Teakle’s stand at @masterpiecelondon @simonteaklejewelry #ruby #marchak #necklace #statementnecklace
‘The Craft of Cutting Letters’ is a fabulous exhibition showcasing ancient techniques in inscribing text on stone, wood, glass and metal in a contemporary way bringing together some of UK’s most talented craftspeople. Showing at the Goldsmiths Centre in Farringdon until July 11th. If you are in the area do pop in .. there is a lovely cafe there too ! This hand blown glass with gold leaf lettering is stunning by Peter Furlonger 2016. The Goldsmiths Centre who have apprenticeship schemes have a few stars in the making in hand engraving such as Louise Sorrell and Jack Elliot thanks to #samjamesltd @gsmithscentre @goldsmithsfair @thegoldsmithscompany #thehandengraversassociation #theletteringartstrust #craftsmanship #silver @louise.l.sorrell @jack.r.elliot
Who ever buys this 18th century carved sapphire Hindu saint please would it be possible to include it in my next book ‘Sapphire’ that would be amazing thank you so much. Provenance Rothschild Collection 37.82cts sold for US$60,000 on the internet California @christiesjewels @al.thani.collection #sapphire #auction #sapphirebook #hindusaint
The Baroda pearl canopy circa 1865-1879 Selling now at Christie’s for US$1,850,000 hammer on the phone against an estimate of $800,000 - 1,200,000 @christiesjewels @al.thani.collection #pearl #canopy #newyork #auction the last pearl carpet of Baroda sold at Sotheby’s for US$5million in 2009
Did not expect to see this beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels emerald and diamond bracelet when we filmed the BBC Antiques Roadshow last year in Eltham Palace, London. Circa 1925 it was not signed but had a serial number and platinum french hallmarks, in the original box, the quality was superb. I am sure the serial numbers will relate to the VCA archives in Paris. It was bought originally by a gentleman who invented the indoor sprinkler for protection against fires. The grandson also had inherited a diamond target brooch @bbcantiquesroadshow @vancleefarpels #elthampalace #emeralds #diamonds #bracelet #french #neverknowwhatwillturnup

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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