Studiopjj: November 2015

A must read.

Useful link:
http://edahngolan.com/the-lesson-of-sight-8-no-need-for-more-rough/?utm_source=Edahn+Golan+Diamond+Research+%26+Data+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e4e3750d3c-RSS_feed_newsletter_campaign3_12_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3db00ffc52-e4e3750d3c-291931681

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Photographing The Microscopic

A must see.

Useful link:
http://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2015/10/nikon-small-world-2015/410548

Is There An Alternative To The Rap List?

Rob Bates was spot on. A must read.

Useful link:
http://www.jckonline.com/blogs/cutting-remarks/2015/10/16/there-alternative-rap-list

Vincent Peach Update

Get to know Vincent Peach. http://www.vincentpeach.com

Monday, November 23, 2015

Eden Presley

Get to know Gwen Myers. http://edenpresley.com

Sunday, November 22, 2015

Atelier Minyon

Get to know Alp Sagnak. http://atelierminyon.com

Corrado Giuspino

Get to know Corrado Guispino.

Useful links:
http://www.corradogiuspino.com
http://blog.nationaljeweler.com/2015/10/7-pieces-from-corrado-giuspino

On ‘Forever’

Michelle Graff was spot on. A must read.

Useful link:
http://blog.nationaljeweler.com/2015/09/on-forever

Wearable Sculptures

Get to know Shinji Nakaba. http://work.s-nakaba.com

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Assassinations, Curses, And Stolen Jewels

A must read.

Useful link:
https://news.vice.com/article/assassinations-curses-and-stolen-jewels-the-blue-diamond-affair-is-still-darkening-saudi-thai-relations?utm_source=vicenewsfb

This Massive Air Purifier Vacuums Up Smog—Which Ends Up In Jewelry

Take a look.

Useful link:
http://qz.com/517902/this-massive-air-purifier-vacuums-up-smog-which-ends-up-in-jewelry

Scientists Pave Way For Diamonds To Trace Early Cancers

A must read.

Useful link:
http://phys.org/news/2015-10-scientists-pave-diamonds-early-cancers.html

Iram Jewelry

Get to know Moustafa Nassar.

Useful link:
http://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2015/10/08/iram-jewelry-the-story-of-four-generations

Friday, November 20, 2015

Does Roberto Coin’s Hidden Ruby Have Special Powers?

Over to you.

Useful link:
http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/209077/does-roberto-coins-hidden-ruby-have-special-powers

Is Moissanite The Next Big Engagement Ring Trend?

Over to you.

Useful link:
http://stylecaster.com/moissanite-engagement-ring-trend

The Stranger And The Ring

A must read. http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34360805

The Fluctuating Value Of Gold, Visualized By A Set Of Rings

Brilliant idea from Klemens Schillinger. Take a look.

Useful link:
http://www.fastcodesign.com/3051853/infographic-of-the-day/the-fluctuating-value-of-gold-visualized-by-a-set-of-rings

Rachel Boillot

Here is a selection of Boillot's photographs. http://rachelboillot.com

Thursday, November 19, 2015

How Peru’s 1,000-Year-Old Jewelry Industry Is Reinventing Itself To Attract Millennials

A must read.

Useful link:
http://www.jckonline.com/blogs/cutting-remarks/2015/10/08/how-peru%E2%80%99s-1000-year-old-jewelry-industry-reinventing-itself

Shaping The Future: 3D-printed Jewellery

A must read.

Useful link:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/jewellery/85712/shaping-the-future-3d-printed-jewellery.html

The Knot’s 2015 Bridal Retail Survey

A must read.

Useful link:
http://www.jckonline.com/content/then-comes-marriage-highlights-knot%E2%80%99s-2015-bridal-retail-survey

Rustic Wedding Chic

Get to know Maggie Lord. http://rusticweddingchic.com

Ho Hai Tran

Here is a selection of Tran's photographs. http://hohaitran.com

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Jewelry As Art

Mark Boston was spot on.

Useful link:
https://gemkonnect.wordpress.com/2015/10/08/jewellery-as-art-expresses-the-consumers-individuality-more-than-brand-recognition

Pink Diamonds And The Investment Question

Rob Bates was spot on. A must read.

Useful link:
http://www.jckonline.com/blogs/cutting-remarks/2015/10/09/pink-diamonds-and-investment-question

How To Travel Brazil: Gemstones Edition

Robert Weldon was spot on.

Useful link:
http://www.gia.edu/gia-news-research/how-to-travel-brazil-gemstones-edition

Melee-Sized HPHT Synthetic Diamonds Identified

A must read.

Useful link:
http://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/summer-2015-labnotes-near-colorless-melee-HPHT-synthetic-diamond

A Closer Look At The Micro-World Of Gems

A must read.

Useful link:
http://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/micro-world-gallery

Gem Gossip

Get to know Danielle Miele.

Useful links:
http://gemgossip.com
http://www.gia.edu/gia-alumni/gem-gossip-blog-draws-instagram-followers

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Nicole Arja Kouri

Here is a selection of Kouri's photographs. http://www.nicoleakouri.com

SOM

Get to know SOM. http://www.som.com

Gi FlyBike

Take a look. http://www.gibike.com

Rio Tinto Sets First-Time India Rough Auction

Coming soon in November 2015. http://www.riotinto.com

Monday, November 16, 2015

Wat'Bag

Simply brilliant design.

Useful links:
http://www.jamesdysonaward.org/projects/watbag
http://www.fastcodesign.com/3051401/innovation-by-design/the-future-of-clean-water-transport-takes-its-cues-from-boxed-wine

D.U.R.A

One of a kind solar home. Take a look.

Useful link:
http://www.fastcoexist.com/3050439/this-stackable-solar-house-was-designed-and-built-for-new-york-citys-streets

HRD Antwerp Reports 3.09 Carat CVD Diamond

Take a look.

Useful link:
http://www.jckonline.com/2015/09/29/hrd-antwerp-reports-309-carat-cvd-diamond%2A

Nina Nguyen

Get to know Nina Nguyen. http://nina-nguyen.com

Sunday, November 15, 2015

Random Thoughts

When in doubt, be bold.

Amira Al-Sharif

Here is a selection of Al-Sharif's photographs. http://www.amiraalsharif.com

Voxelus

A new way to create VR content. Take a look.

Useful links:
http://www.voxelus.com
http://www.fastcompany.com/3051482/with-voxelus-the-age-of-user-generated-virtual-reality-content-is-upon-us

Hope Spinel Blasts Estimates, Record At Bonhams

Take a look.

Useful link:
http://www.jckonline.com/2015/09/24/hope-spinel-blasts-estimates-record-bonhams

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Random Thoughts

Get a toe wet first, if possible, before the final plunge.

Kathryn Mussallem

Here is a selection of Mussallem's photographs. http://www.thealmightyqueen.com

The Blue Moon Diamond

Take a look.

Useful link:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3238796/Flawless-blue-diamond-world-s-expensive-gemstone-fetches-35m-auction.html

New Flaunt Men’s Jewelry Collection With Dinosaur Bone

Get to know William Henry.

Useful links:
http://www.williamhenry.com
http://www.jckonline.com/blogs/style-360/2015/09/24/william-henrys-new-flaunt-mens-jewelry-collection-dinosaur-bone

Friday, November 13, 2015

Next da Vinci?

Get to know Hamid Naderi Yeganeh.

Useful link:
http://edition.cnn.com/2015/09/17/arts/math-art/index.html

African Art Is Hotter Than Gold

Over to you.

Useful link:
http://edition.cnn.com/2015/09/17/arts/africa-contemporary-art-investment/index.html

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2015

Over to you.

Useful links:
https://www.victoriassecret.com/fashion-show
http://www.jckonline.com/blogs/style-360/2015/11/12/whats-your-inspiration-fireworks-mouawads-2015-victorias-secret-fantasy

Thursday, November 12, 2015

How To Tell If Your Diamond Is Real

Over to you.

Useful link:
http://time.com/4027051/real-diamond-clarity-cut-color-carat

De Beers Announces Synthetic Melee Screening In India

A must read.

Useful link:
http://www.jckonline.com/2015/09/14/de-beers-announces-synthetic-melee-screening-in-india

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Gemfields Acquires Two Emerald Projects In Colombia

A must read.

Useful link:
http://www.jckonline.com/2015/09/14/gemfields-acquires-two-emerald-projects-in-colombia

357 Carat Diamond Sells For US$19 Million

Take a look. http://www.gemdiamonds.com

Baubax

One of a kind travel jacket.

Useful links:
http://www.baubax.com
http://www.economist.com/blogs/gulliver/2015/09/travel-jacket-breaks-record-kickstarter-0

Yosemite In Blue: An Antique Process Unlocks An Artist’s Vision

Get to know Binh Danh.

Useful links:
http://binhdanh.com
http://proof.nationalgeographic.com/2015/08/31/yosemite-in-blue-an-antique-process-unlocks-an-artists-vision

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

The Colorful Language Of Chameleons

A must read.

Useful link:
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2015/09/chameleons/edmonds-text

Sarah Charlesworth

Here is a selection of Sarah Charlesworth's photographs.

Useful link:
http://www.sarahcharlesworth.net

The Search For An Oracle

Eric J McNulty was spot on. Get out into the real world and meet people doing interesting things.

Useful link:
http://www.strategy-business.com/blog/The-Search-for-an-Oracle