GEMOLOGUE BOOK SIGNING, JEWELLERY ARABIA BAHRAIN: THE ART OF JEWELLERY SELF-EXPRESSION

Can’t believe this is my second book signing already and what perfect place to host it but at Jewellery Arabia Bahrain – pearl central! Thank you all so much for coming and making your way through the labyrinth of jewellery displays to find me! It’s a long way away from London and my first book signing at Sotheby’s, but just as much fun. Many of you also tuned into my Instagram Live feed and my takeover of Jewellery Arabia Bahrain Instagram, and I’m so grateful.

Since 2009 when I started GEMOLOGUE, I’ve been dedicated to inspiring my dear readers with beautiful jewellery and captivating photography. I wanted to show jewellery lovers and enthusiasts how to be creative and experiment with their own gem style. My new book, GEMOLOGUE: Jewellery Street Style & Styling Tips does just that. Showcasing some of my favourite looks, it’s packed full of engaging jewellery styling tips, the ultimate guide for jewellery lovers and enthusiasts and one that’s long deserved. With so many books about jewellery and fashion street style, I wanted to create something unique, fun, and engaging.

A special thank you to my gracious host (four years in a row!) – the lovely Azza Al-Hujairi of Azza Showroom at Jewellery Arabia Bahrain. How time flies! Last year we were presenting from her pink boutique at Jewellery Arabia Bahrain 2017, this year, we’re having a book signing. But not before a quick Q&A, and a great conversation about jewellery and pearls.

My eternal love for pearls has only grown over the past nine years, since I launched GEMOLOGUE. One aim of mine was to give pearls the recognition they deserve and showcase them for the natural wonders they truly are. Worn by the kings and queens of noble empires across the globe, and the rich and famous of Hollywood and the silver screen, pearls have always been a symbol of luxury.

My goal has always been to revive the perception of pearls, like this massive poster behind me clearly demonstrates. This is the look I wore to London Fashion Week to change the conversation from fashion to jewellery. We’ve been wearing jewellery long before we’ve been wearing clothes. My #jewelleryface went viral on social media and is featured in GEMOLOGUE: Jewellery Street Style & Styling Tips.

The first-ever natural pearl I saw up close was in Bahrain. For Bahrain, the pearl has a deeper meaning and holds a special place in the history, tradition, culture, and heritage of the Kingdom. This is why Bahrain speaks to me and I want to educate people and eliminate misconceptions about natural pearls. So I’m holding my first natural pearl choker giveaway to help raise awareness. You could win this stunning piece of contemporary jewellery before 1st December 2018! Click the link to learn how.

If you still haven’t got your copy of GEMOLOGUE: Jewellery Street Style & Styling Tips, you can order it on Amazon International.

In the meantime, here are a few jewellery styling tips from the Q&A. Everyone wanted to know the three most desirable pieces of jewellery every woman should own. Any jewellery lover instinctively knows that the more jewellery you have the better. But in the interest of time, I kept it to the absolute essentials and just three pieces.

1.  A SPECIAL RING TO TRANSPORT YOU

Besides your engagement and wedding rings, choose a ring you can wear every day that triggers some emotion or evokes a special memory. A ring is personal and could represent a mantra that means something to you or symbolize an attribute that empowers you. A ring should bring joy every time you touch it and hold it, transporting you to a better place.

2.  A NECKLACE TO EXPRESS YOURSELF

Express yourself with a necklace and think about what you want to say to the outside world. Only those looking at you can see the necklace you wear, so make a statement and choose carefully. What kind of impression do you want to make?

3.  EARRINGS TO ENERGIZE YOU

I personally adore statement earrings. The bigger the better! However, the size of your earrings is often influenced by the culture. In Brazil, women love huge earrings, but in the U.S., they prefer smaller earrings, and in Europe, they’re practically non-existent! Everyone loves studs, right! The trick with styling smaller earrings is to experiment with different styles like ear jackets, ear cuffs, and alternative designs. Earrings are an essential finishing touch to your look.

Diamond earrings are grand, but so too are many other beautiful and colourful gemstones, and let’s not forget pearl earrings. When it comes to earrings, it’s all about attracting energy and vibrations to yours ears, so choose a gemstone or pearl to match your inner rhythm.

I could have gone on talking about jewellery forever. The only way to find your perfect essential jewellery pieces is to look around. Browse GEMOLOGUE Instagram, discover stones you love, and find a style that fits you personally. Jewellery is a form of self-expression and individual style. So don’t let me tell you what you should wear, rather let me inspire you to experiment and try something new.

I hope my book, GEMOLOGUE: Jewellery Street Style & Styling Tips will inspire you to discover your own unique style.

Thanks for stopping by. What do you feel like my book shows? Please feel free to leave me a message in the comments below.

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I am extremely happy to announce that my new jewelry book – GEMOLOGUE: Street Jewellery Styles & Styling Tips – is now on Amazon. I’m so excited. It’s the first book of its kind solely dedicated to jewellery. 

You can sign up for GEMOLOGUE newsletter below and I also share  jewellery on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook  and Youtube if you’d like to connect, or feel free to say hello info@gemologue.com

GEMOLOGUE jewelry blog by Liza Urla is a celebration of fine, fashion and vintage jewellery featuring talented jewellery designers, trendy urban street style, exclusive interviews and rare jewellery reviews. This jewellery blog’s goal is to encourage and educate about jewellery online in a fresh and original fashion to inspire women and men across the globe in a fashion and travelling context.

Jewellery blogger, writer Liza Urla, the founder of GEMOLOGUE, is a London-based and NYC-educated gemologist, who has travelled to and lived in many countries. She is now one of the most influential digital jewellery tastemakers. Her jewellery influence has been acknowledged by Financial Times, Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar.

*Photographed by Julia Flit. Styling and Art Direction by Liza Urla. All photos belong to GEM Kreatives for GEMOLOGUE.

Material on this website may not be copied, broadcasted or adapted without written consent.

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JEWELLERY ARABIA BAHRAIN SOCIAL MEDIA TAKEOVER 2018

GEMOLOGUE JEWELLERY GIVEAWAY: BAHRAIN

Jewelry Giveaway! Thank you for participating in my GEMOLOGUE Jewellery Giveaway from Marbella and GEMOLOGUE Jewellery Giveaway from Dubai! 

Holiday season is just around the corner and I would like to spoil you with an early gift! You know that I have always appreciated natural pearls for their unique delicate glow. My aim is to raise awareness about pearls and to change their universal perception in the hope to give pearls the recognition they deserve and to showcase them for the natural wonders that they truly are. You can help me achieve my dream by telling me: why do you love pearls?

As a thank you, I am giving you a chance to win a stunning natural pearl choker by Azza Fine Jewellery! This Bahraini brand is walking hand in hand with the new generation led by women. The natural Bahraini pearl choker, worth £1,140  is a beautiful and versatile piece of contemporary jewellery and a great addition to any wardrobe! Adorned with 9.98 grams of 18k yellow gold, which traditionally highlights the hues in natural pearls it makes a perfect gift for yourself or someone you love!

Ready to win it? Only three conditions to follow on my Instagram giveaway post:

1. Like the giveaway post on GEMOLOGUE Instagram
2. In one comment please tell me why do you love pearls and tag two friends
3. Follow @gemologue and @azzashowroom

I will randomly choose one lucky winner on the 1st of December and publish the process in stories!

GEMOLOGUE jewelry blog by Liza Urla is a celebration of fine, fashion and vintage jewellery featuring talented jewellery designers, trendy urban street style, exclusive interviews and rare jewellery reviews. This jewellery blog’s goal is to encourage and educate about jewellery online in a fresh and original fashion to inspire women and men across the globe in a fashion and travelling context.

Jewellery blogger, writer Liza Urla, the founder of GEMOLOGUE, is a London-based and NYC-educated gemologist, who has travelled to and lived in many countries. She is now one of the most influential digital jewellery tastemakers. Her jewellery influence has been acknowledged by Financial Times, The New York Times, Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar.

*Photographed by Julia Flit. Styling and Art Direction by Liza Urla. All photos belong to GEM Kreatives for GEMOLOGUE.

Material on this website may not be copied, broadcasted or adapted without written consent.

 

Jewellery Giveaway Terms and Conditions:

1. Key Dates. Start Date and time: 20/11/2018 12:00, End Date and time: 01/12/2018 12:00 Any entries received before / after these dates won’t be counted.
2. Restrictions. Only open to people who are 18 years or over at the date of their entry.
3. One winner will be selected by electronic random draw on 01/12/2018. They will be contacted personally (as soon as possible and must provide us with their address within 7 days or another winner will be chosen).
4. We may use the winners name and Instagram to publicly announce the winner of this competition. By entering this competition should you be the winner you are authorising us to use your name on media such as, but not limited to, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and our website.
5. Data Protection. By entering the competition, you are automatically consenting to receiving marketing communications from us via email. You can opt out of this at any time. We never share any of your details with third parties.

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THE JEWELS OF: WALLACE CHAN, THE PHILOSOPHER

The Jewels Of… is a new series by GEMOLOGUE, featuring my latest discoveries from the world’s most exciting jewellery designers and their spectacular creations – stunning jewels you will want to add to your own personal jewellery collection. Discover why I love The Jewels Of Wallace Chan.

THE DESIGNER:

At the tender age of 16, Wallace Chan began his extraordinary jewellery career as a gemstone carving apprentice. After just one year of learning and practice, he set up his own gemstone carving workshop in Hong Kong in 1974. When Chan works with gemstones something magical happens. It was his destiny, a true calling. For the next 40 years, he learned, practiced and gained an immense wisdom from his art. From painting, sculpture, engineering, metallurgy, and high jewellery design, Chan’s creations are an expression of pure passion. He is proud to be the first Asian artist invited to exhibit at a Biennale des Antiquaires in Paris, and TEFAF in Maastricht.

My destiny lies in jewellery. I learned paintings, I learned how to make sculptures, I also learned technical engineering and learned about gemstones. All these combined together led me to where I am today. When people look at jewellery they often focus on its value because it’s rare and precious, that’s why it comes with the high value. But jewellery is much more than that. After a piece of jewellery is discovered you apply craftsmanship, you apply design to wear it. It actually carries much more weight than paintings or sculptures because in one single piece of jewellery you need the expertise of craftsmanship, or metallurgy, or economic knowledge, or even understanding of colours. And a lot of people do not really appreciate that expertise behind everything that comes into the making of jewellery – Wallace Chan

THE DETAILS:

Innovation is something Wallace Chan embraces in his jewellery making process. He works with a piece from designing to cutting, polishing, carving and setting, innovating his tools and techniques until he achieves extraordinary, out-of-this-world jewellery.

If he can’t find the right tool, Chan will buy three different machines, tear them open to understand the mechanics and rebuild them into one perfect tool for the job. The same is true with his materials. If gold is not working for his design, he’ll use a lighter metal like titanium to hold the beautiful stones in place, while fulfilling his ergonomic principles.

Wallace Chan is also a revolutionary gemstone setter. You won’t see conventional metalwork claws holding his gemstones in place. Instead, Chan has revolutionized this technique and uses the gemstones to set his diamonds. The result is a an architectural wonder on a micro scale.

The Wallace Cut is an illusionary carving technique that transcends dimensions

He is famous for his legendary 3D carving technique that he proudly calls the Wallace Cut. Invented in 1987 (the year I was born!), the Wallace Cut combines faceting and 360-degree intaglio to create fascinating, multi-line 3D engravings. Using multiple reflections, precise calculations and angle casting, these masterful trompe d’oleil continue to inspire sculptors and jewellery designers today.

The titanium material experiments

Wallace Chan’s titanium experiments have been a labour of love spanning eight years. Titanium is a difficult metal to work with, weighing only a fifth of gold, but it comes in a variety of colours, is eco-friendly, and incredibly strong. With titanium, Chan is able to create jewellery masterpieces that are light and comfortable to wear with an aesthetic that hides the underlying jewellery structure. It is advanced metallurgy and innovative jewellery-making.

I create the material; I don’t use something like gold, silver or steel because many people have already used this material for many years. Today I want to create a new material like titanium and even some new material. So I also have a workshop where I only create this material. To create such a material, you need to know the science behind each step of the process. – Wallace Chan

Revolutionary gemstone-setting-gemstone technique

Wallace Chan has honed the art of setting precious jewels using gemstones instead of the traditional claw setting method. This revolutionary method of gemstone setting minimizes the visibility of metal and brings the jewels into the spotlight. It gives his creations a magical feel, like jewels floating in the air. 

Porcelain five times stronger than steel

Wallace Chan told me at GEM-A he’s about to unveil his latest innovation – porcelain five times stronger than steel. He has been working on the Wallace Chan porcelain for the better part of seven years, researching and experimenting. Porcelain is deeply rooted in Chan’s culture and history, but this new material is richer in colour, has an intense lustre, incredible strength and a contemporary spirit.

Very often these flashes of inspiration come from your memory, from your interaction with the world and anything out there. It could be a gemstone or piece of wood or any other type of material that will give you the concept or idea. Then at a later stage, they will be triggered and inspire you to create. – Wallace Chan

WHY I LOVE IT:

It was such an honour meeting Wallace Chan and I will always value my time spent with him. In a previous article, I wrote about the Wallace Chan Controversy, as genius like his is not readily embraced by everyone. But for me, he touches a chord in my heart that makes my Russian soul soar. Wallace Chan has to be the most innovative jewellery artist I have ever met. And he has the soul of a philosopher. His approach to work, his view of life and his endless love for jewellery-making is truly enchanting. His creation process draws inspiration from the gemstones created by Mother Nature over thousands of years. He gets lost in the wonder and beauty of the jewel, and loves to create objects the world has never seen. He will be remembered forever, as he continues to innovate and create historic jewellery pieces. Once you’ve laid eyes on his elaborate jewels, you’ll never forget them. He is a living legend.

When something breaks apart, it fails or does it? When a dream is abandoned, it fails or does it ? As a Master of Failures, I see failures as opportunities and possibilities. – Wallace Chan

Intertwining Love Earrings

Two pieces of rosewood symbolizing healing, love, compassion, feminine grace, nobility and spiritual wisdom are sowed as the seeds of love. They grow from the earth as their titanium roots embellished with gemstones reach up to the sky. 

Each earring has its own temperament, the one with a sapphire carries calmness and the one with a ruby embodies passion. The ultimate balance of one’s being is achieved through having both.

A high level of craftsmanship seamlessly combines materials that are different by nature as if they were naturally one.

Wallace Chan’s ‘Music on my Mind’ necklace with rare Burmese rubies, opals, pink sapphires and diamonds. It has lapis lazuli backing the opals to enhance their vibrancy, and blue topaz atop of the opal to protect it. Wallace Chan chose to marry the intense red of the Burmese rubies with the combined blue of the opals and topaz, because “people are excited by the red, and calmed by the blue.” The name alludes to the form of the necklace, with the titanium setting oscillating like sound waves in music, or indeed, as Wallace Chan himself described it, “Pulses, like a heartbeat.”

 

Thanks for stopping by! What do you think of  these jewellery works of art by Wallace Chan? Leave me a message in the comments below.

I am extremely happy to announce that my new jewelry book – GEMOLOGUE: Street Jewellery Styles & Styling Tips – is now on Amazon. I’m so excited. It’s the first book of its kind solely dedicated to jewellery. 

You can sign up for GEMOLOGUE newsletter below and I also share  jewellery on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook  and Youtube if you’d like to connect, or feel free to say hello info@gemologue.com

SHOP MY FAVOURITE JEWELRY ONLINE:

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GEMOLOGUE jewelry blog by Liza Urla is a celebration of fine, fashion and vintage jewellery featuring talented jewellery designers, trendy urban street style, exclusive interviews and rare jewellery reviews. This jewellery blog’s goal is to encourage and educate about jewellery online in a fresh and original fashion to inspire women and men across the globe in a fashion and travelling context.

Jewellery blogger, writer Liza Urla, the founder of GEMOLOGUE, is a London-based and NYC-educated gemologist, who has travelled to and lived in many countries. She is now one of the most influential digital jewellery tastemakers. Her jewellery influence has been acknowledged by Financial Times, The New York Times, Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar.

*Photographed by Julia Flit. Styling and Art Direction by Liza Urla. All photos belong to GEM Kreatives for GEMOLOGUE.

Material on this website may not be copied, broadcasted or adapted without written consent.

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THE BEST PLACES TO SHOP ONLINE FOR JEWELLERY

We all love shopping for jewellery from our plush beds, browsing unhurriedly through all that what is on offer, and imagining how each jewel would look when worn. May I remind you to not forget to celebrate your achievements by treating yourself to an exquisite jewel: there is no more satisfying way to reward yourself! Sophie Lauren said in her autobiography ” Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: My Life as a Fairy Tale” :

“Each piece had reminded me not only of the movies that I’d worked on, but all of the emotions at the time. I could relive everything by wearing a necklace around my neck or a ring on my finger.”

Here, I have put together a list of my favourite online stores selling gorgeous, exquisite and contemporary jewels from all over the world: just a little source of inspiration for your future shopping!

FARFETCH.COM

Are you looking for a much-coveted piece of costume jewellery by Lanvin, but it is sold out everywhere in your country?! Then Farfetch.com is the online shopping destination for you. If you are after something that you cannot find in your hometown, then have a browse on Farfetch.com: you can shop at faraway independent boutiques from your comfy sofa without the need or the expense to travel! On  Farfetch.com you will also find the best individually curated collections consisting of well-known names, as well as emerging designers.

JEWEL STREET

Jewel Street is the newest online shopping destination for jewellery lovers where you can source fine jewellery directly from over 300 luxury designers and independent boutiques from four corners of the world. Jewel street gives you the ability to purchase big-ticket or one-of-a-kind items from some of the most talented fine jewellery designers all around the world, some of whom you’ve never heard of. In a nutshell, this is a global fine jewellery boutique at your fingertips!

MATCHESFASHION.COM

MATCHESFASHION.COM is GEMOLOGUE’S favourite online store for fine designer jewellery. All fashionistas know that MATCHESFASHION.COM is the go-to destination for contemporary luxury fashion, with an excellent curation of hot-off-the-runway looks and currently most-wanted accessories. I also love the site’s clean layout and their impeccable customer service!

MODA OPERANDI

Moda Operandi is the place to shop for jewellery months ahead of anyone else: here, you will be able to get a piece of the new collection straight from the trunk show! Alternatively, if you looking for a that special piece right now, you can browse through their boutique section.

Upcoming designer trunk shows include GEMOLOGUE’s favourite designers Sybarite and Vickisarge. You can read the full article about Liza’s visit to Sybarite at Arts Club and interview with Vicki Sarge at her boutique on Elizabeth Street in London.

NET-A-PORTER

Net-A-Porter.com is my jewellery paradise as it offers even high jewellery, meaning one off pieces with exceptional craftsmanship and the best stones the world has to offer. We are talking £50,000-£100,000 in one click! The wide selection of their contemporary jewellery designs and carefully curated jewellery designers makes the jewellery discovery and browsing a pleasure from the comfort of your phone.

WOLF & BADGER

Much beloved by many London fashionistas, Wolf & Badger has several beautiful stores in the city, including Notting Hill and Mayfair. Wolf & Badger stocks an array of eclectic and quirky jewellery, so this online store is worth looking at if you are after something different and affordable; here, you will not find your standard commercial selection of pieces, but something infinitely more interesting.

ANNOUSHKA

Annoushka is a classic, quintessentially British place to shop for fine and contemporary jewellery. Annoushka designers herself, as well as carrying an interesting curation of handpicked fine jewellery designers who otherwise tend to be available only offline like Ilgiz Fazulzyanov in Moscow and Lydia Courteille in Paris. You can read GEMOLOGUE feature about Ilgiz Fazulzyanov and Lydia Courteille.

I think that  Annoushka is the perfect place for a man find a beautiful and affordable gift for his wife, mother or sister. Many pieces can be personalised making them more special, and all jewellery comes in gorgeous packaging making such a gift even more special.

LIBERTY LONDON

Liberty London is my favourite London’s department store – and one of England’s oldest – and their online store is the continuation of their vibrant mix of designer, fine and vintage jewellery. Have a browse online at what they have to offer, and then make your way to Soho’s most beautiful store.

Liberty stocks our one of our all-time favourite queen of vintage, Annina Vogel, and the widely popular costume jewellery brand Dannijo!

ETSY

The heart and soul of Etsy is our global community: the creative entrepreneurs who use Etsy to sell what they make. If you are after something special Easy is the online market for you.

Where do usually shop for jewellery? Leave me a message in the comments below!

I am extremely happy to announce that my new jewelry book – GEMOLOGUE: Street Jewellery Styles & Styling Tips – is now on Amazon. I’m so excited. It’s the first book of its kind solely dedicated to jewellery. 

You can sign up for GEMOLOGUE newsletter below and I also share  jewellery on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook  and Youtube if you’d like to connect, or feel free to say hello info@gemologue.com

SHOP MY FAVOURITE JEWELRY ONLINE:

Click Product to Zoom Fred Leighton Cushion Cut White Topaz Collet Drop Earrings

GEMOLOGUE jewelry blog by Liza Urla is a celebration of fine, fashion and vintage jewellery featuring talented jewellery designers, trendy urban street style, exclusive interviews and rare jewellery reviews. This jewellery blog’s goal is to encourage and educate about jewellery online in a fresh and original fashion to inspire women and men across the globe in a fashion and travelling context.

Jewellery blogger, writer Liza Urla, the founder of GEMOLOGUE, is a London-based and NYC-educated gemologist, who has travelled to and lived in many countries. She is now one of the most influential digital jewellery tastemakers. Her jewellery influence has been acknowledged by Financial Times, The New York Times, Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar.

*Photographed by Julia Flit. Styling and Art Direction by Liza Urla. All photos belong to GEM Kreatives for GEMOLOGUE.

Material on this website may not be copied, broadcasted or adapted without written consent.

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