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IN THIS ISSUE

On the coverHallmarked by vivid, neon and electric blue shades, Paraiba colours include sky and sapphire blue, indigo, violet blue, sea blue and emerald green. The crucial factor in the identification of a Paraiba tourmaline is that it must be coloured by copper or manganese

10 Electric blue

Paraiba is a newcomer in the world of gems

12 Nature’s gift

Experience Fernando de Noronha, one of the best-preserved

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

20 In the light of spring

Elegant jewellery inspired by the inner beauty of gemstones reflects the

awakening of a new season

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30 A world within

Gübelin Jewellery draws inspirations

from the souls of gemstones

36 The shock of the new

Creative Director Alvaro Maggini talks about the things

that make Roger Dubuis such a different brand

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92 Social agenda

Read about the latest happenings in the world of art and culture

96 Next issue:

heaven on earthExplore nature with us in the next

issue as our journey continues

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40 Light & space

Arthur Casas and his team break down the barriers between outside

and interiors

46 In the loupe

The well-acknowledged Gübelin Gem Lab and its work on gemstone analysis

48 Looking inside

How the restoration of a 200-year-old timepiece prompted

Michel Parmigiani to create a new design

56 Dreamscaper

Swiss artist Not Vital sculpts visionary landscapes

62 Prime time

Novelties from the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie explore the

world of time-keeping expertise

72 Lugano

From the open skies to open spirits

78 Boutique listings

Complete contact information for Gübelin boutiques in Switzerland and

Asia

82Hidden lakes

Discover the secret treasures within dramatic natural settings

88 Ring true

Meet jewellery historian, curator and author Beatriz Chadour-Sampson

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Raphael GübelinPresident

Dear Reader,

Deeply Inspired, the name of this publication, is much more than just a title. It underpins our approach to everything we do at the House of Gübelin, as jewellers, gemmologists and horologists. We are convinced that looking deeply into gemstones or watches reveals their inmost beauty and helps us enhance it in our creations, making these remarkable objects from Nature accessible to our customers while assisting their appreciation.

This is the first issue of our Deeply Inspired magazine, and, as a member of the sixth generation in our family-owned firm, it gives me great pleasure to introduce our world to you. For this spring-summer issue, we took inspiration from the colours of the season, the shimmering green and blue hues of Paraiba tourmaline and the Grace of the Sea Anemone line. We explored chromatic analogies from Brazil and Switzerland, and we present some of the newest watch collections. You will also find the latest news on

gemmology, and how we are bringing the knowledge of this fascinating subject to the general public. Jewellery, watches, art, culture and travel: very different fields that all share untold riches on an in-depth examination. I hope that you will enjoy this brief voyage to our world, and that you find something inspiring – just as we at Gübelin are deeply inspired in our work every day.

Enjoy your discoveries,

Raphael Gübelin

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ELECTRIC BLUE

Henry Neuteboom

THE PARAIBA TOURMALINE IS A RISING STAR IN THE WORLD OF GEMS

Miner Heitor Dimas Barbosa is a man with a mission. He was convinced that somewhere in the hill behind the village of São José de Batalha, Paraiba, there were some gemstones totally different to anything seen before. He toiled alone, digging and tunnelling by hand – electricity would reach this rugged, arid location only a decade later – starting in 1980. Seven years later, he found his first gem, a tourmaline with a unique electric blue hue. Over the next few years, Paraiba tourmalines reached the market and rocketed in value.

Today, ‘Paraiba’ is used to describe the colour variety of this gemstone, because tourmalines displaying this peculiar colour have been found in two additional origins, Mozambique and Nigeria. It is a genuine newcomer in the gem world, with African Paraiba tourmalines discovered only in the late 1990s. Paraiba tourmalines

are part of the tourmaline group of minerals, which comprises a vast range of hues, above all green and pink. All tourmalines are pleochroic, appearing different in colour according to the angle at which you observe them.

Paraiba is the most famous and most expensive variety of tourmaline. It is hallmarked by its vivid, neon and electric blue colours, even though Paraiba colours include sky and sapphire blue, indigo, violet blue, sea blue and emerald green. The crucial factor in the identification of a Paraiba tourmaline is that is must be coloured by copper or manganese, something that can be ascertained by a competent gemmological laboratory.

And Heitor? He still works at his mine today. He is convinced that there are more of these unique stones still to be found deeper underground.

Photo on the opposite page, Paraiba tourmaline inclusions. This page, Paraiba colours include electric blue and sea blue. Images courtesy of Gübelin Gem Lab

NATURE’S GIFT

Camilla Gatelli

EXPERIENCE FERNANDO DE NORONHA, ONE OF THE BEST-PRESERVED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES

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“Paradise is here,” said Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci as he landed on the deserted island, later to be named Fernando de Noronha, in 1503. Today, gazing down from your aircraft onto the deep crystal clear waters, you have to agree with Vespucci’s observation. As you approach the tiny airport on the main island, it seems as every detail of this one-of-a-kind paradise has been sculpted by a craftsman’s hand.

Geologically, the islands of the archipelago are the tips of a submerged range of volcanic mountains, forming its 21 islands and islets. They emerge majestically from the sea, bordered by its superb beaches. One of the finest is Praia do Sancho, reached through a gap in a rocky cliff. The shimmering turquoise waters contrast with the craggy mountain peaks, and stretches of powdery white sand on the curved beach are an invitation to take a long swim and have a stretch of paradise for yourself.

Photo on pages 12 and 13, Pousada Zé Maria. This page, clockwise from top, courtesy of Hans von Manteuffel © Turismo de Pernambuco; courtesy of Michel Braunstein; © All Angle by Sandro Rodrigues; courtesy of Hesiodo Goes © Turismo de Pernambuco

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“Fernando de Noronha is a constant reminder

of just how privileged we are to have inherited our

deep blue planet.”

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The archipelago’s most precious secrets are below the surface, with tidal pools providing a habitat for countless species, some of which are endemic to this location. The quantity of marine fauna makes Noronha a superb place for diving and snorkelling. The water is so warm that you can dive down as far as 30 metres, playing hide-and-seek with friendly turtles, without having to wear a wetsuit. The neon-like colours of the fish gives the experience an unearthly feel. One of the favourite sites for divers is Pedras Secas, where the translucent sea embraces exotic rock formations, adorned with algae and forming tunnels, caves, canyons and arches that are home to a dazzling range of species, such as squirrelfish, corals and sponges. The island’s underwater habitat is home to around 250 species of fish. But the islands have a dual personality: the side facing the mainland is calm and sheltered, ideal for swimming and diving, while the side facing the open sea is hallmarked by the rolling waves, a magnetic attraction for surfers. The surfing season runs from December to March, with waves of up to four metres creating Hawaiian-style pipes. The waves are accompanied by the warm wind that blasts across the crystalline waters and onto the land, making Fernando de Noronha a paradise for windsurfers as well.

This eco-wonderland is strictly protected. The archipelago is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and over two-thirds of the area is a National Marine Park, where only 450 visitors are allowed at a time. They pay an Environmental

Photo on pages 16 and 17 by José Henrique Moura. This page, left, Fernando de Noronha, a paradise for scuba diving; right, photo by José Henrique Moura

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Marine Annual Calendar Chronograph

Self-winding movementSilicium technology

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Ulysse Nardin, from the movement of the sea to the perpetual innovation of Haute Horlogerie. For over 170 years, the powerful movement of the ocean has inspired Ulysse Nardin in its singular quest: to push back the limits of mechanical watchmaking, time and time again.

THE ETERNAL MOVEMENT

Preservation Tax that increases progressively with the length of their visit. This ensures that tourism does not endanger the habitat. Fernando de Noronha is home to the world’s largest spinner dolphin colony, making it one of the best locations to admire these beautiful creatures. The spectacle begins shortly after sunrise, when hundreds of spinner dolphins swim into the bays of Noronha from the open sea. Here, they rest, reproduce and suckle, until the otherworldly blood-red sunset when they depart for the high seas in search of food. Another unique species is the hawksbill turtle which is on the highly endangered list. At Fernando de Noronha they can be observed up close in their natural environment. Their welfare is protected by a programme in which some beaches are closed during the nesting season from January to July. Visitors can accompany scientists on their nightly patrols to watch the female turtles laying their precious eggs and monitor the delicate baby turtles struggle towards the water for their first ocean swim – a sight that will stay in your memory for a lifetime.

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IN THE LIGHT

OF SPRINGElegant jewellery inspired by the inner

beauty of gemstones reflects the awakening of a new season

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On pages 20 and 21, Gübelin Jewellery: Grace of the Sea Anemone drop earrings in white gold with 10 rubies totalling 3.27 ct; white gold ring with 20 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 2.40 ct; white gold rivière bracelet with 40 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 13.07 ct. La Perla silk Maison robe with embroidery. On these pages, Gübelin Jewellery: Grace of the Sea Anemone drop earrings in white gold with eight sapphires totalling 4.02 ct; white gold rivière bracelet with 40 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 13.07 ct; Grace of the Sea Anemone white gold ring with seven sapphires totalling 1.20 ct. Etro blouse and capri trousers

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A WORLD WITHIN

Cheryl Chu

GÜBELIN JEWELLERY DRAWS INSPIRATIONS FROM THE SOULS OF GEMSTONES

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When you ask artists about their source of inspiration, you will probably expect answers like ‘music’ and ‘travel’. But for Gübelin, sixth-generation Swiss firm, it is the expression of beauty and the pursuit of knowledge which provides endless inspirations. To search for a deeper meaning and to have a more profound understanding of one of nature’s greatest miracles, gemstones, Gübelin embarks on an incredible journey into their inner world. Made of awe-inspiring structures that are filled with breathtaking features, inclusions seem to mirror the natural phenomena all around us: the ocean, the land, the sky. Thus, inspired not only by the heart of every unique gemstone but also by the great works of art created by Mother Nature, the House of Gübelin is a soul searcher at its essence.

The creative process begins with their examination under the microscope. Eduard Josef Gübelin, known as the father of modern gemmology, once said, “The artistic arrangements within gemstones are, thanks to their well-balanced elegance, not only indestructible fountains of amazement and delight, but, in their multiplicity, witnesses to the creative versatility of Nature.” Like every person’s fingerprint, the inclusions of a coloured gemstone are not only unique, they are also part of the molecular structure. Thus, different from the evaluation of diamonds, inclusions in coloured gemstones can help to identify the origin. Zircon crystals or bubbly apatite crystals in sapphires; the emerald’s mossy inclusions that create the effect of a lush garden; intersecting needles of rutile that sometimes seem like woven silk or create a star effect in rubies – microscopic observation is Gübelin Jewellery’s first step to inspiration for designing the jewellery worlds of Deep Sea, Mystical Garden and Glowing Fire.

Photo on pages 30 and 31, jellyfish in the deep sea, by 5M Publishing. Opposite page, microphotography of the zircon crystals that are common in sapphires, courtesy of Gübelin Gem Lab. At the top of this page, zircon crystal inclusions inspired the Glowing Jellyfish design

“This fascinating inner world of gemstones – to the investigator, an assurance of intrinsic values, and to the artistic creator a source of

new possibilities of expression.”

Eduard Josef Gübelin

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In the Deep Sea world, Gübelin dives into blue gemstones. The microphotographs of sapphires have inspired the Glowing Jellyfish line and the Drops of Water line. In the former, observations of a zircon crystal bring to mind the shape of a jellyfish. The impression is reinforced by a wreath of soft shapes that focus attention onto the central sapphire. In the latter, the roundness of apatite crystals sparks the idea of complementing the main gem with diamonds. The Story of the Seahorse begins from the elegant curl of a sapphire inclusion, which looks like the spine of the marine creature, to create the Masterpiece ring. In another piece from the Deep Sea world, inspirations drawn from inside a Paraiba tourmaline gives rise to the idea for the Grace of the Sea Anemone bracelet. The designer interprets the inclusion with a baroque twist, while showcasing the Paraiba tourmaline’s subtle range of greens and blues.

Gübelin Jewellery uses the finest coloured gemstones, transforming the initial inspirations into finished products. Goldsmiths and gem setters make the designs come true, putting a breathtaking gemstone at centre stage. In the atelier, the combination of different types of expertise under one roof also allows the artisans to inspire each other.

Gemstone inclusions represent a constant source of ideas for the jewellery atelier, where the tradition of haute joaillerie expertise turns ideas into masterly-crafted pieces. Eduard Josef Gübelin once stated about the inspiration and gemmological knowledge provided by inclusions: “It is a world of stability, security and harmony, this fascinating inner world of gemstones – to the investigator, an assurance of intrinsic values, and to the artistic creator a source of new possibilities of expression.” Thus, Gübelin Jewellery’s inspirations born from deep within nature’s miracles have led to a unique approach and aesthetic.

Photos, the making of the Grace of the Sea Anemone bracelet (top), inspired by paraiba inclusions (bottom)

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THE SHOCK OF THE NEW

Henry Neuteboom

ROGER DUBUIS CREATIVE DIRECTOR ALVARO MAGGINI

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It’s not always easy for two brands to work together on a collaboration, but the Velvet Paraiba watch reveals how successful it can be when the alchemy is right. The watch combines Roger Dubuis’ classic Velvet case with Gübelin’s jewellery inspiration, swirling lines of diamonds on the dial evoking the world of the sea and creating a link with the brand’s Grace of the Sea Anemone jewellery. This masterpiece of gemsetting is framed by 46 Paraiba tourmalines on the bezel. The watch is a limited edition of eight pieces, available exclusively at the Gübelin boutiques in Geneva and Lucerne.

Velvet, Roger Dubuis’ collection designed exclusively for women, was the focus of the 2016 collection, and it sent shock waves through the industry for its ground-breaking pieces that included Black Velvet, a watch with an ultra-light case in carbon set with Paraiba tourmalines. This year, it is the turn of Excalibur, which is hallmarked by a tough, extreme approach to design. At watch show SIHH we spoke to Alvaro Maggini, Creative Director at Roger Dubuis, about the brand’s unique approach. We started by asking about the startling image of the manufacture with icy stalactites.

“I’m so proud of this visual. It’s dramatic because working at Roger Dubuis is all about drama, it’s like theatre, full of energy. The original idea was different, we were thinking about a phantom, a watchmaker from the past, but that’s not

easy because we are so young. The explosion of ice suggests that something exceptional has happened in there.”

The 2017 Roger Dubuis collection is truly explosive, combining new materials in very new ways. Two watches were developed in collaboration with Pirelli, both featuring astral skeletonized movements with star-shaped structures in carbon composite. The Pirelli collaboration was given visual expression at SIHH by a group of dancers wearing helmets. We asked Alvaro Maggini about whether this was meant to evoke Daft Punk. “No, it’s a reference to Formula One racing, and the mechanics who change the tyres incredibly fast during pitstops. The dancers are part of a group from Lausanne, and it became a fine combination with the music and the stand, and the official Pirelli uniform. Efficiency and performance are part of Formula One racing, and also of Roger Dubuis. Our imagery is basically telling our story in many different ways.”

Photo on pages 36 and 37, a dramatic image of the Roger Dubuis manufacture and an explosion of creativity. On this page, left, the Velvet Paraiba, a collaboration between Roger Dubuis and Gübelin; below, a photo of the Roger Dubuis booth at SIHH 2017. Opposite page, the Excalibur Spider Pirelli Automatic Skeleton by Roger Dubuis

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LIGHT AND SPACE

Camilla Gatelli

WITH HIS NATURALISTIC APPROACH, AWARD-WINNING AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARCHITECT

ARTHUR CASAS AND HIS TEAM BREAK DOWN THE BARRIERS

BETWEEN OUTSIDE AND INTERIORS

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Brazilian architect Arthur Casas has developed a style that is unusual in our age of high-rise living. With his team of designers at Studio Arthur Casas, he forges long, horizontal spaces that provide a sense of continuity with the outdoors. They frame the horizon and everything that the local environment has to offer, with uninterrupted lines sparking an impression of infinity. Panoramic windows bring the lush exteriors into the home, along with the natural light.

Casa AL is an exemplary piece of architecture by Studio Arthur Casas that shows its unique approach to light and landscape. This 3-storey home is cocooned in the midst of verdant greenery in Rio de Janeiro,

overlooking a stupendous ocean view. Unexpectedly perched on a pristine hillside, a world apart from Rio’s effervescent lifestyle, the building floats above neighbouring walls and roofs. It is intrinsically connected to nature, with the horizontal lines highlighting the impression of clarity and breadth. On the main floor, the glazing, a virtually invisible interface, reveals a dramatic liquid blur of blues, as the infinity pool erases boundaries, creating a visual effect of water extending to the horizon and merging with the seascape.

Photo on pages 40 and 41, Casa Urca, Rio de Janeiro. On these pages, Casa AL, interiors (opposite), exterior view (this page, top) and a backdrop of its green courtyard (bottom). Photos on pages 44 and 45, clockwise from top left, a sunset view from Casa Urca; looking out from the apartment, images courtesy of Fernando Guerra; glass partitions and skylight, image courtesy of Erieta Attali; glazed staircase, image courtesy of Fernando Guerra

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Another great example is the Urca apartment, built for a client who had purchased a property in a unique location, set between Rio de Janeiro’s famous Sugar Loaf and the sea. The objectives for Studio Arthur Casas were to bring as much light as possible to the three floors, and to provide uninterrupted views of the landscape on both sides, to the bay in front, and to the mountain behind. The glazed staircase connecting the penthouse’s floors links the apartment to the exotic Brazilian palette of precious blues and greens. To maximise the amount of light entering the spaces, the architect installed a glass floor on the upper level, where a pool filled with turquoise water filters the light before it reaches the living room below. On the intermediate floor, sliding glazed doors disappear into the walls, allowing the living room to blend seamlessly with the outdoors.

In both designs, the warmth of timber and ashlar stonework dispels the coolness of glossy surfaces and ethereal glassy windows, and yet again merges Casas’ architecture into the glorious natural landscape.

“Panoramic windows bring the lush exteriors into the home, along with the natural light.”

IN THE LOUPE

Cheryl Chu

THE WELL-ACKNOWLEDGED GÜBELIN GEM LAB AND ITS WORK ON GEMSTONE ANALYSIS

Gemstones are formed deep under the earth’s surface in different parts of the globe. The gemstone market is based on the value of these miracles of nature, appreciated for their unique qualities and graded according to size, colour, origin and other characteristics. What can jewellers, traders, auction houses, collectors do to find out information about their gemstones? Testings done by a professional gemmological laboratory are necessary.

With a multitude of possible origins, increasingly sophisticated treatments and ever-changing market demands, obtaining precise knowledge about an individual gemstone is more important than ever before. Gübelin’s independent subsidiary, Gübelin Gem Lab, founded in 1923, follows in the footsteps of renowned gemmologist Eduard Josef Gübelin. What started as a small laboratory, which examined gemstones and determined their authenticity so that they could be used in Gübelin jewellery, has grown into one of the world’s most respected gemmological laboratories.

More specifically, the Gübelin Gem Lab’s decade-long expertise in gemstones has recently culminated in a new approach – gem age determination – which again underlines its role as a pioneer in this specialist field. Being the first in the business using laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS), the lab analyses ultra trace element concentrations of stones submitted by clients without affecting their quality, today a vital requirement to ensure that the stone retains its value on the market after testing.

Mineral inclusions close to the girdle of a facetted gemstone can provide information on the gem’s age. The stone is placed under a UV laser, which samples several atoms – approximately 0.000004 carat – and sends them to the coupled ICP mass spectrometre for analysis. Isotopes are measured within a matter of milliseconds, and are then used for data reduction. For example, uranium and lead isotopes measured from within a zircon crystal inclusion can

Photo on the opposite page, instrumentation inside the Gübelin Gem Lab. This page, zircon inclusions in a 26-carat sapphire

indicate the age of a sapphire, which can then precisely identify the original mining region.

With state-of-the-art analytics, a comprehensive reference collection of over 27,000 stones, empirical judgement and expertise, the Gübelin Gem Lab’s dedication to authenticity is a prestigious hallmark of the House of Gübelin as an authoritative gemmological institution.

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LOOKING INSIDE

Henry Neuteboom

HOW THE RESTORATION OF A 200-YEAR-OLD TIMEPIECE PROMPTED

MICHEL PARMIGIANI TO CREATE A NEW DESIGN

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The closer you look at brands with a high degree of creativity, the more similarities you find between them. Gübelin and Parmigiani Fleurier offer the perfect example, because the inspiration for Gübelin Jewellery often comes from the inclusions deep within the gemstones, and likewise, Parmigiani’s watches can be appreciated from inside just as much from the exterior. Last year, Michel Parmigiani created a special one-off piece for his brand’s 20th anniversary. It is a masterpiece of understatement, because it has a case in stainless steel and a relatively simple dial. But then you turn it over, and you discover that the movement is in solid gold, beautifully decorated. “A gold movement inside a steel case is like a precious item, jealously guarded in a safe,” said Michel, “like the impenetrable inner riches of a person or a well-hidden treasure, it’s a rare beauty only found by those who know where to look.” Today the Parmigiani Kalpa XL Hebdomadaire Anniversaire is available in a limited edition of ten pieces.

Parmigiani has just 20 years of company history, but it has a unique advantage in this area. Michel Parmigiani has always worked on the restoration of antique timepieces. He himself says, “Knowledge of watchmaking history and the ability to restore antique pieces are a major asset for a Haute Horlogerie workshop. At Parmigiani Fleurier, restoration has never ceased to be the soul of the brand.” An example of

this transfer of ideas can be seen in the Oval Pantographe, with its telescopic hands that change in length as they rotate around the dial. The idea came from a pocket watch made in about 1790 by London watchmakers Vardon & Stedman, and restored by Michel. Transferring the concept to a wristwatch required a lot of study of the pantographic hands in order to minimize friction and retain the PF111 movement’s exceptional 8-day power reserve.

At Parmigiani there is room for subtle humour as well. The Bugatti Aérolithe Performance is a watch emerging from the collaboration between Parmigiani and the famous supercar manufacturer, and its tachymeter scale includes references to the car’s immense speed and power, with times to reach 100, 200, 300 and 400 km/h. The ironic touch can be seen on the right-hand chronograph counter, which can be used to discover how fast you are walking. A delicate invitation to consider that even for a car like the Bugatti, the most important thing is the person inside.

Photo on pages 48 and 49, a close-up of a watch by Stedman & Vardon, 1790 circa, restored by Michel Parmigiani, inspiration for the Ovale Pantographe, photo courtesy of Parmigiani. On this page, clockwise from left, the Ovale Pantographe; Michel Parmigiani; Kalpa XL Hebdomadaire front and back. Opposite page, inside the Parmigiani workshop

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SEA&SKY

Summer essentials in breezy hues of blue

Nikkei indexPisco

La Perúana is the ultimate message in a bottle, handcrafted in Ica, according to

Peruvian and Japanese traditions.www.laperuanapisco.com

New convertible Akris

A spacious shopper ora stylish tote, the iconic

A.I. bag blends Swiss craftsmanship and design.www.akris.ch

OhboyChanel

The Boy bag has taken itsrightful place in fashion history,

with stunning shades that stand the test of time.

www.chanel.com

Purse pleaseErmanno Scervino

The unexpected combination of baby blue colour and astrakhan

effect takes this wallet to a new level.www.ermannoscervino.it

Step upHermès

Moccasins, loafers, whatever you call them, the Optimiste

design has become synonymous with comfort.

www.hermes.com

Mother Nature’s fruits of labour have been re-interpreted with layers of fox and lapin fur, and butter-soft nappa leather. www.fendi.com

In strideSalvatore Ferragamo

The retro silhouette that has been updated with blue fur takes one stylish step at a time. www.ferragamo.com

Sea foamChristopher Kane

Wonderfully lightweight and subtly tinted, these are a great alternative

to classic black sunnies.www.christopherkane.com

Headstrong Borsalino

Hand-woven today just as it always has been, an elegant Panama in

Ecuadorian straw is simply indispensable.www.borsalino.com

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Always greene Fabric Frontline

Based in Zurich for over 30 years, Fabric

Frontline specialise in silk jacquard ties and

scarves, all lovingly made in Switzerland.

www.fabricfrontline.ch

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Yours sincerelyMontblanc

The Solitaire Blue Hour LeGrand Meisterstück with lacquer, platinum

finish and 18K gold nib pens the greatest story ever.

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Tutti frutti Fendi

Our jewellery is inspired by the fascinating inner world of coloured gemstones. Find out more about

the Glowing Jellyfish sapphire ring at gubelin.com/deepsea

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DREAMSCAPER

Cheryl Chu

SWISS ARTIST NOT VITAL SCULPTS VISIONARY LANDSCAPES

A nomad of art. The world’s most travelled artist. Someone who has chosen not to have a mobile phone in the 21st century. It would be difficult to use one word to describe Not Vital, but if there ever is one, dreamscaper would be it. From his art foundation in a snow-covered village in the Engadin, to his works in the Sahara desert, from Beijing to Rio de Janeiro, the oeuvre of this incredibly prolific artist is the best testament of how new worlds can be born from a single vision.

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It all began with one vision in the year 2000: the picture of a town in Niger, called Agadez, on a postcard. Fascinated, Vital set off immediately and arrived in the middle of the night. The next morning, silversmiths lining up outside the door of this curious traveller were surprised to find out that he was not interested in purchasing their trinkets, but wanted to buy land. By noon, the spot had been identified, the price negotiated, the plan drawn in the sand, the workers arrived and ready to get started. Vital had found the perfect place to build his dreamscape: a house, a school, a mosque.

In Aladab, Niger, his mud-and-straw “House to Watch the Sunset” has three individually accessed floors, while his “House to Watch the Night Skies” is a curious 13-metre-tall slab with no door. In his sculptural park in Sent, Switzerland,

there is a non-transparent “House of Glass”, a mid-air “Stage” at the end of a staircase and a “Bridge” that mirrors its environment so perfectly that it disappears within it. In Patagonia, he built an “Entrance to the NotOna Tunnel from the South”, which ends with a breath-taking view from a very literal “Window facing west where the sun sets at the end of the tunnel” jutting out from a huge boulder.

Photos on pages 56-57, Makaranta, 2003, Agadez, mud and straw, image by Not Vital. On this page, left, House to Watch the Sunset, 2005, Aladab, Niger, Mud and straw, image by Not Vital; right, Donkey Bridge, 2001, aluminium, image by Eric Gregory Powell, Fundaziun Not Vital, Sent. On the opposite page, Unpleasant Object, 2008, stainless steel, photo by Oak Taylor-Smith

A combination of sculpture and architecture, Vital coins his buildings Scarch. Like a true nomad, he is always looking for the next place, the next place where he can stay, sleep, work, perhaps even get a good view. Thus, Vital’s works spread around the globe have created a dialogue between cultures and customs, while questioning the relationship between people and their spaces, leaving blurred lines, transcended borders and unforgettable experiences.

Photos from top, House to Watch the Night Skies, 2006. Aladab, Niger, mud and straw, image by Not Vital. Bridge, 2008, stainless steel, image by Eric Gregory Powell, Fundaziun Not Vital, Sent. Snowball, 1999, glass, image by Eric Gregory Powell

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“Like a true nomad, he is always looking for

the next place.”

ENGADIN ART TALKS 2017

Founded by Cristina Bechtler in 2010, the E.A.T./Engadin Art Talks invite guest speakers from the art and architecture world to its forum. Today, supported by main partner Gübelin, E.A.T.’s newest edition had the perfect person in mind to speak about the theme “Snow and Desert”, Swiss artist Not Vital, who has spent many years between his art foundation Ardez in a small village in the Engadin and his creative ground in Agadez, a town in the Sahara desert.

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PRIMETIME

Lightness of being From left:Roger Dubuis, Velvet, ref. RDDBVE0069Ulysse Nardin, Jade Jellyfish, ref. 3100-125B/JELLYFISHPiaget, Altiplano, ref. G0A42110

Novelties from the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie explore the world of time-keeping expertise

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Back to the bluesLeft: IWC Schaffhausen, Da Vinci Automatic 36, ref. IW458312Right: Ulysse Nardin, Jade Lionfish, ref. 3106-125B/LIONFISH

Lunar poetryLeft: Cartier, Drive de Cartier Moon Phases, ref. WSNM0008Right: Jaeger-LeCoultre, Master Ultra Thin Moon, ref. 1363540

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Black tie Left: Ulysse Nardin, Marine Tourbillon, ref. 1283-181/E0Right: Parmigiani Fleurier, Toric Chronomètre, ref. PFC423-1201400-HA1441

Finishing lineLeft: Parmigiani Fleurier, Tonda Métrographe, ref. PFC274-0000100-XC1342Right: Piaget, Polo S, ref. GOA42005

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Gold rush From top:Jaeger-LeCoultre, Rendez-Vous Night & Day Large, ref. 3612420Cartier, Panthère de Cartier, ref. WGPN0009Piaget, Limelight Gala, ref. G0A42213

Red carpetLeft: Roger Dubuis, Velvet, ref. RDDBVE0073Right: IWC Schaffhausen, Da Vinci Automatic 36, ref. IW458308

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Racing Top: Parmigiani Fleurier, Bugatti Aérolithe, ref. PFC329-3001400-XC1442Bottom: Roger Dubuis, Excalibur Spider Skeleton Double Flying Tourbillon, ref. RDDBEX0481

On the opposite page, left: Baume & Mercier, Clifton Club Shelby® Cobra, ref. M0A10342Right: Montblanc, TimeWalker Chronograph Automatic, ref. 116098

Special thanks:Tailer Studio - www.tailerstudio.itMatteo Salvadori (set designer)Anna Agostani (art director)

A TRIP TO LUGANO

Cheryl Chu

FROM THE OPEN SKIES TO OPEN SPIRITS

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On pages 24 and 25, Gübelin Jewellery: Grace of the Sea Anemone drop earrings in white gold with two Paraiba tourmalines from Brazil, 3.31 ct and 3.14 ct; Grace of the Sea Anemone white gold bracelet with seven Paraiba tourmalines totalling 17.51 ct; Grace of the Sea Anemone white gold ring with a Paraiba tourmaline from Brazil, 4.36 ct. Hervé Léger Madeleine metallic foil pointelle-trim gown. On this page, Gübelin Jewellery: Grace of the Sea Anemone white gold bracelet with seven Paraiba tourmalines totalling 17.51 ct. Opposite page, Gübelin Jewellery: drop earrings in white gold with two brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 1.08 ct; white gold necklace with three brilliant-cut diamonds totalling 1.41 ct; white gold ring with a brilliant-cut diamond, 0.61 ct. Fracomina top. On pages 28 and 29, Gübelin Jewellery: drop earrings in white gold with two pear-shape diamonds totalling 4.11 ct; white gold necklace with a pear-shape diamond, 3.04 ct; Grace of the Sea Anemone platinum ring with a sapphire from Sri Lanka, 9.62 ct. Sfizio colour block dress with sequins

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Over the bustle of Lugano, there is a unique paradise to be discovered. 600 metres above the ground. Imagine the majestic mountain range stretching towards the misty horizon, gently glowing in the first glimmer of the day. Beneath your feet, Ticino’s diverse landscape rolls on silently, from the city’s rooftops and surrounding lakes to passes and plains. This is as close to flying naturally as you can get: on a hot air balloon. Quieter than any other means of transport, a breathtaking yet peaceful experience in the skies above Lugano can be personalised as well. Have a private basket to yourself and your loved ones, enjoy a gourmet breakfast catered on board and take off on a 90-minute journey that you will not forget soon.

A unique experience continues on terra ferma. Overlooking Lake Lugano, The View Lugano hotel suites have been entirely designed like a private yacht during navigation. The teak wood and glass décor transitions seamlessly from the

sunny terrace, cosy bedroom and living room, to the open-plan bathroom. The accommodation goes above and beyond by providing a selection of amenities from room fragrance to linens, pillows and more.

BALLOON TEAMVia Canonica 4, 6900 LuganoTel. +41 91 921 06 72info@balloons.chballoons.ch

THE VIEW LUGANOVia Guidino 29, 6900 LuganoTel. +41 91 210 00 00info@theviewlugano.comtheviewlugano.com

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Lugano’s proximity to northern Italy gives it a multi-faceted cultural appeal, best experienced at the Museo d’Arte della Svizzera italiana (MASI) and Spazio -1, both situated within the modern architectural jewel of Lugano Arte e Cultura (LAC).

MASI Director Marco Franciolli states that MASI aims to provide an engaging visit. Curious vistors and seasoned collectors can gain knowledge not only about certain pieces at an exhibition, but about the art world in a wider context. Nearly 20 years ago, a private initiative called ProMuseo was created. Founded by art enthusiasts, it supports MASI with donations and acquisitions that have enriched the museum’s collection, as well as developing connections with a larger public through guided tours, cultural trips and events. Franciolli emphasises that for a country like Switzerland, where many people have a rich cultural background, a museum’s ability to bridge the gap between itself and the public is fundamental.

At Spazio -1, the Giancarlo and Danna Olgiati collection focuses on 20th and 21st-century French and Italian art. As curator Bettina della Casa explains, the collection’s orientation towards the southern Alps region makes it unique in Switzerland. New Realism and Arte Povera hallmark the collection, and from now until 23 July, Alighieri Boetti’s oeuvre can be admired in an exhibition called “Torino 1966-1973” focusing on this thriving period in contemporary art. Another artist of particularly interest to collectors, Della Casa emphasises, is Christopher Wool who recently did a large solo exhibition in the Musée de la Ville in Paris.

MASIPiazza Bernardino Luini 6, 6900 LuganoTel. +41 58 866 42 30info@masilugano.chmasilugano.ch

SPAZIO -1Collezione Giancarlo e Danna Olgiati Lungolago Riva Caccia 1, 6900 LuganoTel. +41 58 866 42 30 info.menouno@lugano.chcollezioneolgiati.ch

Photo on pages 72 and 73, a panorama of Lake Lugano as seen from Monte Bre, Switzerland, photo courtesy of Circumnavigation/shutterstock.com. On this page, top and bottom left, The View Lugano © R. Patti; right, Balloon Team SA. Opposite page, top, LAC, where MASI is situated, photo courtesy of Studio Pagi; middle, “Orizzonte Nord-Sud” exhibition, photo courtesy of Studio Pagi; bottom, Spazio -1, photo by Agostino Osio, Milano

IL BOTTEGONE DEL VINOThis wine bar expertly pairs scrumptious bites with well-researched labels served by the glass or bottle. From tapas to primos and secondos, its succinct menu zooms in only on the freshest ingredients. Begin your journey with bruschettas and salads, and continue with main courses such as ravioli stuffed with ricotta and truffles.

DON’T MISS

Gübelin Lugano Boutique Director

Jean-Pierre Criblez’s tips

The Gübelin boutique on Via Nassa 27 is one of the

must-stops in Lugano. Sumptuous materials,

soft colours and bespoke furnishings in a relaxed setting personalise your experience, the perfect

prelude to your city trip.

I CALAFATARIThis Sicilian restaurant specializes in the best catch of the day from fresh sardines and whole grilled fish, to octopus, mussels and mixed seafood spaghetti prepared in the Mediterrean tradition. The sweet-savoury orange salad, raw scampi and prawns, as well as fish carpaccios, are perfect for the summer.

LA CUCINA DI ALICEThis unassuming locale beckons returning visits with its well-executed dishes, attentive service and an unbeatable view from the terrace. Always ask for the chef’s recommendations, especially for risotto or pasta with the day’s best catch, and save room for dessert like the homemade tiramisu.

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PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS OFF THE BEATEN TRACK

Riva Vela 46900 LuganoTel. +41 91 922 01 03info@lacucinadialice.chwww.lacucinadialice.ch

Via Massimigliano Magatti 36900 LuganoTel. +41 91 922 76 89

Via Antonio Fusoni 186900 LuganoTel. +41 91 921 08 76

Boutique Director Mar tin HandschinFreie Strasse 274001 BaselTel . +41 61 307 56 20gubelin.basel@gubelin.com

Boutique ManagerAntonio Teixeira60, Rue du Rhône1204 GenevaTel . +41 22 365 53 80gubelin.geneva@gubelin.com

Boutique ManagerNina SprengerBahnhofplatz 113011 BerneTel . +41 31 310 50 30gubelin.bern@gubelin.com

GENEVA Opened in 1944, this boutique is located on Rue du Rhône, the city’s prestigious shopping street lined with late 19th-century houses.

BERNEOpened in 1967, the boutique is right alongside the city’s famous Hotel Schweizerhof.

BASELGübelin’s Basel boutique, opened in 1972, is located within one of the city’s oldest buildings.

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LUCERNEThese two boutiques on bustling Schwanenplatz are just a few steps from Lucerne’s iconic landmarks, Chapel Bridge and Water Tower.

Director Retail Stores Lucerne Roland ImbodenSchwanenplatz6004 LucerneTel . +41 41 417 00 10gubelin.luzern@gubelin.com

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Boutique DirectorJean-Pierre Cr iblezV ia Nassa 276900 LuganoTel . +41 91 850 54 80gubelin.lugano@gubelin.com

Deputy Boutique ManagerReno ChanGübelin Pr ivate SalonRoom 3405 -3406, 34 /FGloucester TowerThe Landmark15 Queen’s Road Central Central , Hong KongTel . +852 2264 6898gubelin.hongkong@gubelin.com

UG 31 Adorn Floor, Starhill Galler y181 Jalan Bukit Bintang55100 Kuala LumpurMalaysiaTel . +603 2141 9669gubelin@mystique-universal .com

LUGANO Housed in an early 20th-century palazzo, this boutique boasts a prestigious location on Piazza Carlo Battaglini.

HONG KONGGübelin’s by-appointment-only salon has welcomed connoisseurs in its cosy setting since 2013.

KUALA LUMPURSince opening in 2012, Gübelin’s first boutique in Asia has expanded to over 170 square metres.

ST. MORITZThe boutique, which first opened in the Surselva House in 1931, is now in the Palace Hotel.

Boutique ManagerMarisa Blät tlerPalace Galer ie V ia Serlas 297500 St. MoritzTel . +41 81 837 58 70gubelin.st.moritz@gubelin.com

ZURICHSince its opening in 1932, the boutique, alongside exclusive designers, hotels and galleries, has hallmarked Bahnhofstrasse in the heart of the city.

Boutique DirectorGian Luigi Cavall iBahnhofstrasse 368001 Zur ichTel . +41 4 4 387 52 20gubelin.zur ich@gubelin.com

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HIDDENLAKES

Cheryl Chu

DISCOVER SECRET TREASURES WITHIN DRAMATIC LANDSCAPES

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The lakes of Switzerland are like jewels set between rugged prongs of rock, reflecting and refracting the sky and constantly changing in colour like a gem seen from different directions. Each is unique, each a precious gift from nature. An estimated 7,000 lakes strung along valleys and rivers form a tiara crowning the country, from the lowest, the majestic Lake Maggiore, to the highest, Muttsee at an altitude of over 2,400 metres.

These natural treasures are there for everyone, but often they require some effort. Lej Muragl is the perfect example of a shimmering blue haven amidst the rugged setting of the Upper Engadin, reached by means of a 3-kilometre hike from the mountain station of the Muottas Muragl funicular railway. As you walk gradually upwards, you can admire majestic views of ever-changing spring colours, from the emerald green of the valley floor far below, to the golden Alpine scrub interspersed with rocks, every step bringing you a new reward with sweeping vistas of the mountain range all around you. At last, Lej Muragl’s all-natural palette comes into view: from hay yellow and mossy green that rim the shores, to sparkling white, turquoise green and sapphire blue waters that become one with the

Photos on pages 82 and 83, near Riemenstalden, courtesy of Lukas Schlagenhauf. This page, clockwise from top left, Sanetschsee, courtesy of gstaadhof.ch; Lac de Retaud, courtesy of Gletscherblick; Lake Sils, courtesy of Zacharie Grossen; Jöriseen, courtesy of Lukas Schlagenhauf. Opposite page, Steinsee, Susten Pass, Swiss National Park, courtesy of Lukas Schlagenhauf

surrounding peaks mirrored in it.In the Engadin valley, Lake Sils beckons with its unique beauty, wonderfully accessible in the summer and frozen during winter. The lakes Sils, Silvaplana, Champfèr and St. Moritz are like gemstones set on the river Inn, and Sils in particular distills the essence of an Engadin landscape, framed by Piz Corvatsch, Piz Duan and Piz Julier. “Heroic and idyllic” as Nietzsche put it himself, the roughness of these rocky mountains is mitigated by the sight of the sparkling waters. The picturesque scene was beloved by the German philosopher,

who spent so many hours in his favourite spot on the Chastè peninsula that a commemorative stone has been carved with verses from one of his works.

Another jewel to be discovered is Lake Steinsee, high up at the Susten Pass in the Swiss National Park. Here, the barren mountainsides slice and wedge into each other, relenting only in one small basin that holds the little water that is left from winter, offering visual relief from the raw landscape. It is perhaps the bluest blue that you will ever see – brighter than the sky above

it, fresher than the rock and gravel that seem to stretch endlessly upwards towards the lofty peaks.

In Valais, Moiry Reservoir Lake in the Grimentz Valley is a great example of how manpower can make the most of nature. At this lake, tens of millions of cubic metres of opaque turquoise green waters are reigned in by the mighty dam. The gravelly shores that fade into the water from sage to azure provide a clue to the lake’s depth and sheer volume, which can be fully appreciated from atop Sasseneire.

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Going north, just a few minutes from the Bettmerhorn mountain station, the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site – Great Aletsch Glacier – can be experienced with a strenuous hike that offers a well-deserved reward: the stunning spectacle of the 30 surrounding peaks, before the Swiss Glacier Trail winds its way back down to the Maerjelen Lake basin, where the cool breeze is much welcome during summer hikes. Depending on the viewing angle, two vast worlds are in clear view: crystalline waters on one side, and Europe’s largest ice flow on the other.

In the Diablerets, just one and a half hours by car from Geneva, Lake Retaud is framed by a kaleidoscopic landscape that changes with the seasons – even with the hour of the day – when it is tinted with dramatically different lights. It offers a particularly unforgettable sight at sunset, when the last pink light of the sun is reflected in the clear waters, set amidst lush greenery as far as the eyes can see. All these lakes are natural treasures, true gems in the Swiss landscape’s crown of glory.

Photos, this page, paragliding in the shadow of the Matterhorn © aletscharena.ch (top); Lac de Moiry, courtesy of Dominicus Johannes Bergsma (bottom). Opposite page, Lag La Cresta, courtesy of Lukas Schlagenhauf (top); Stellisee, © aletscharena.ch (bottom)

“The lakes of Switzerland are like jewels set between rugged prongs of rock.”

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RING TRUE

Cheryl Chu

MEET JEWELLERY HISTORIAN, CURATOR AND AUTHOR BEATRIZ CHADOUR-SAMPSON

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Photos, on page 88-89, “Pearls”, 2013- 2014, Victoria & Albert Museum and Qatar Museums Authority exhibition. This page, Beatriz Chadour-Sampson. Opposite page, inside the William and Judith Bollinger Jewellery Gallery at the V&A (left), “Pearls” exhibition (right)

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Beatriz Chadour-Sampson’s life-long passion for jewellery and the role which it has played in human history has led to a prolific career as an author, lecturer and curator. The upcoming exhibition at Landesmuseum Zurich – “Jewellery. materials craft art” from 19 May to 22 October 2017 – will show the diversity of materials used for jewellery, who wore jewellery and why. Over the centuries, jewels have been more than adornment. They have a personal significance or sentimental meaning for the wearer, based on the myths and rituals of society. Historical circumstances, economic changes and art movements have influenced jewellery in many ways and even inspired designs, as Beatriz Chadour-Sampson explains. Throughout your career, you have published many studies on finger rings. Is this your area of expertise?For over 30 years I have been the curator of the Alice and Louis Koch Collection of 2,600 rings from a period spanning 4,000 years. It is a collection that has been in private hands for four generations, and has recently arrived at the Swiss National Museum, with 300 rings on view. The plan is to show the entire collection by 2020. This is very exciting, as rings, which are an art form on a miniature scale, have many stories to tell. In your opinion, what are the reasons why people love jewellery?Jewellery has always touched our lives. It is given on special occasions and marks important events. Historically, it was worn as a sign of status, symbols of faith, love and mourning as well as amulets. Since the early 1900s – in parallel with our changing society and the beginning of modernism through René Lalique’s unprecedented use of glass with precious metals,

and silver or gold with non-precious materials – jewellery is today more diverse than ever before. It has become an expression of individuality for the wearer. The range of designs and materials is exceptional, and there has always been a fascination for rare, beautiful gemstones. These intrinsic values will never change. Which historical pieces of jewellery do you find particularly inspiring or interesting?After having researched numerous private and museum collections spanning thousands of years, it is almost impossible to answer. What amazes me, though, is that the wish for adornment is a global phenomenon. Fundamentally, jewellery should have a feel-good factor, and be fun to wear.

The William and Judith Bollinger Jewellery Gallery’s breathtaking re-design between 2004 and 2008 had Chadour-Sampson as consultant curator with a display of 4,000 jewels from all periods at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. There she was also co-curator to the successful exhibition “Pearls” between 2013 and 2014. Her many courses at the museum have brought a wide range of jewellery history knowledge, from diamonds and pearls to jewellery through the ages, to an enthusiastic public. Amongst many activities, she continues her research in one of her specialties – rings – as a team member of Les Enluminures, a gallery based in Chicago, New York and Paris.

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1, 2, 3. Getting ready for the big night: the debutantes select their favourite jewellery pieces at the Gübelin boutique in Zurich 4, 5. Zurich Opera Ball 6. Susy and Thomas Gübelin 7. Raphael Gübelin and E.A.T./ Engadin Art Talks Founder Cristina Bechtler 8. Architect Manuel Herz speaks at the Hall at Plazzet, Zuoz 9. Poet and writer Eileen Myles with curator Hans Ulrich Obrist 10. From left, Sylvie Fleury, Raphael Gübelin, Cristina Bechtler, Wilvy Sy Gübelin, Francis Kéré, Not Vital, Marina Olsen

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With support from its main partner Gübelin, the E.A.T./Engadin Art Talks’s sixth edition took place on 28 and 29 January, 2017 in Zuoz, continuing its mission of encouraging dialogues between artists, architects, poets and activists, who were invited from around the world to speak about their take on the theme “Snow and Desert”.

On 4 March, 32 debutantes wearing Gübelin Jewellery made their first appearance in society at the Opera Ball in Zurich. One of the city’s most important charity social events, it showcased opera and ballet performances.

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Heaven on earth Delve into Gübelin Jewellery’s Mystical Garden − a “Green World” of emeralds, and discover a new

industry-changing technology by Gübelin Gem Lab. As we continue our journey into the world of gemstones, we will also embark on a unique

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