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Steinmetz Sunrise Diamond Shines at GIA Show |
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The
Steinmetz 'Sunrise, " a cushion cut 100.67-carat fancy intense
yellow diamond, sparkled along with nearly 1,000 other gems, jewellery
and sculptures at GIA Symposium 2011: Advancing the Science and
Business of Gems, held last month at GIA headquarters.
"The Steinmetz Sunrise
diamond gives Symposium attendees a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse of
an extraordinarity large, high-quality gemstone," said Kathryn
Kimmel, GIA vice president and chief marketing officer. "It
will only be on display for three days at the GIA Museum, but all
of the other pieces, including the unique, whimsical creations of
internationally acclaimed jewellery designer Wallce Chan, will remain
on exhibit through the fall."
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1. Perfect Match : Jadeite, diamond, green garnet and titanium. Image © GIA. 2. Night Flight: Sapphire, diamond, lapis lazuli and titanium, Image © GIA.
3.Harmony: Pearl, pink sapphire, red spinel, sapphire, coloured diamonds, ruby, citrine, opal, rock crystal quartz, 18k white gold and titanium. Image © GIA. |
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Chan's
innovative designs are marked by intricate sculpting, carving and
stone setting, that features titanium and vibrant colons to represent
living creatures. His inimitable creations are considered not only
jewellery, but avant-garde art. More than 30 of Chan's pieces are
on display.
The
exhibit also features a 11-carat Burmese star sapphire courtesy
of Symposium poster presenter Benjamin Zucker.
Also on display are dramatic
sculptures of Perry Brent Davis, a master carver best known for
pioneering the confluence between the mineral and lapidary trades
and the fine art world. Inspired by nature, Davis' work consists
of large agates carefully chosen for their intricate patterns appealing
colour and rich textures. More than 15 of his sculptures, which
combine the influences of art deco, abstract and surrealism, are
on display.
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4. Unfettered: Pink sapphire, diamond, 18k white gold and titanium. Image © GIA. 5. Pleasure: Emerald, green garnet, jadeite, diamond, coloured diamonds, alexandrite cat's eye, 18k white gold and titanium. Image © GIA. 6. Moon Fairy: Coloured diamonds, mother of pearl, rock crystal quartz, 18k white gold and titanium. Image © GIA. , 7. Zen: Black opal, coloured diamonds, diamond, ruby, mother of pearl, rock crystal quartz, 18k yellow gold and titanium. Image © GIA. |
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The
award-winning Vega jewellery set by Robert Wan - a Tahitian cultured
pearl necklace, bracelet and earrings - are also on view. The set
is made up of 111 Tahitian cultured pearls and 6 carats of diamonds
mounted in 18K white gold. The centre of the necklace features 5
diamonds that fluoresce under ultraviolet light to mimic the Lyra
constellation, whose principle star is Vega.
Images are from the Wallace
Chan Collection. |
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