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Soul of brazil GIA Showcases Brazilian Jewellery Collection |
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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has
created its first international jewellery collection that highlights the
spirit and soul of Brazilian jewellery and showcases both traditional
and contemporary designs. Featuring pieces from Brazil's top designers
and manufacturers, the GIA Museum will debut the collection at the Institute's
Collection Booth during the 2006 AGTA GemFair in Tucson. It will also
be displayed in the AGTA Pavilion at the Las Vegas JCK show in June.
"The gem wealth, exuberance, and flora
and fauna of this South American country are reflected in each and every
piece in this collection," said GIA Museum Director Elise Misiorowski.
"These beautiful jewels will inspire all who see them." Participants
in GIA's Brazilian Jewellery Collection include: Amsterdam Sauer, Antonio
Bernardo, Bernardo Krengiel, Bia Vasconcellos, Bialice Duarte, Brenda
Vidal, Carmem D'Lamonica, Cathrine Clarke, Cecilia J. Annunziata, Denoir,
F.R. Hueb, Gloria Corbetta, H. Stern, Laurenice Singulani, Liliane Lima,
Manoel Bernardes, Maria Jose Cavalcanti, Maria Lucia Barbosa, and Rose
Carvalho.
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1 Brazilian Collection: GIA has created its first international jewelry collection that
highlights the spirit and soul of Brazilian jewelry and showcases
both traditional and contemporary designs. The Brazilian Collection
will debut at the 2006 AGTA GemFair in Tucson. Photo © Brazilian
Institute of Gems and Precious Metals (IBGM). Used with permission. |
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Long known for its abundance of fine gemstones,
Brazil is enjoying an emergence as a source of innovative jewellery design
worldwide, said Director of In-Kind Gifts Patricia Syvrud, who lived in
Brazil for more than 10 years. She became inspired by the country's creative
jewellery and has built the collection with the support of the industry
and the Brazilian institute of Gems and Precious Metals (IBGM). "There
has been a lot of international attention to Brazilian jewellery design
in the oast few years," Syvrud said. "The creation of this collection
is a great way to acknowledge the creativity that has caught the eye of
so many within the industry."
Renowned Brazilian designer Ruth Grieco helped
inspire the idea for the collection after archiving her contemporary,
handmade tourmaline cross pendant and gold necklace with GIA, which
was mentioned in a book review in the Summer 2003 issue of Gems &
Gemology.
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Amsterdam Sauer Ring: This "Constellation Ring" made of
18K gold and diamonds was made by Amsterdam Sauer and is an award-winning
piece. He donated it to GIA's Brazilian Collection.
3 Catherine Clarke brooch ring: This multicolour
gold and eroded watermelon tourmaline brooch/ring was designed and
donated to GIA's Brazilian Collection by Catherine Clarke
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Cathrine Clarke, also a well-known Brazilian jeweller,
has been helpful in expanding the collection, both through introductions
to other designers and a personal contribution of a multicolour gold and
eroded watermelon tourmaline brooch/ ring.
More pieces from Brazil followed. Long-time GIA supporter
and large Brazilian retailer, Daniel Andre Sauer, director of Amsterdam
Sauer, is participating with his historical "Constellation Ring,"
which is an award-winning South American- designed piece. "GIA is
among the few institutions focused on improving the high standards of
the entire jewellery trade," he said. "The (Constellation) Ring
is an icon and a landmark for the Brazilian jewellery industry."
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4 Hans Stern brooch:
This Art Nouveau-Classical fusion style brooch, made of 18K white
gold, diamonds, and aquamarine, was gifted to GIA's Brazilian Collection
by Hans Stern.
5 Ruth Grieco pendant: This 18K yellow
gold pendant made with rough fragments of tourmaline, pearls, peridots,
and diamonds, was gifted to GIA's Brazilian Collection by Ruth Grieco.
She was the first to make a donation to the collection.
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Hans Stern,
president of internationally recognized H. Stern Jewellers, Inc., included
an Art Nouveau- Classical fusion style brooch, set with a55-ct. aquamarine
and 38 diamonds in 18K white gold. The piece represents a classic Brazilian
design characteristic of the 1960s. "GIA's Brazilian Jewellery Collection
is a wonderful addition to the GIA Museum that our students and the public
can learn from," Syvrud said. "We are grateful for the support
of the Brazilian jewellery industry in creating this special collection." |
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