Amie Milne Photographs 'Ice Age' Bling with Heirloom Attitude for Harper's Bazaar UK

Amie Milne Photographs 'Ice Age' Bling with Heirloom Attitude for Harper's UK AOC Jewelry News

Models Chizoba and Jessica Luostarinen are styled by Holly Gorst in heirloom-inspired jewelry with laid-back bling. Photographer Amie Milne [IG] captures ‘Ice Age’ in the studio for Harper’s Bazaar March 2022./ Hair by Sam Mcknight; makeup by Lucy Gibson

Note: We can’t locate the shoppable data on HB.

Bulgari, Cartier, Chanel, Tiffany & Co Dazzle in Vanity Fair Italia by Alberto Zanetti

Bulgari, Cartier, Chanel, Tiffany & Co Dazzle in Vanity Fair Italia by Alberto Zanetti AOC Jewelry News

Photographer Alberto Zanetti [IG] shares dazzling gems from Bulgari, Cartier, Chanel, Tiffany & Co and more. Gaia Fraschini styles ‘Punti di Vista’ in Vanity Fair Italia February 2022./ Hair by Dora Roberti; Karin Borromeo

Bryan Durante Flashes Major Bling Dazzle' in 'Cuore Dolomite' for L'Officiel Russia

Bryan Durante Flashes Major Bling Dazzle' in 'Cuore Dolomite' for L'Officiel Russia AOC Jewelry News

Photographer Bryan Durante [IG] captures model Beatrice Parozzi as a fashionista ice queen with a passion for bling. Stylist Aurelio Comparelli chooses bold and modern silhouettes fashion backdrop for larger than life statement jewelry in ‘Cuore Dolomite’ for the current issue of L’Officiel Russia. Hair and makeup by Christian Manzoni; video by Davide Pirotta

“Cuore Dolomite” was created among the majestic, snowy mountains of Trento in northern Italy. It was captured through the three lenses of IPhone13 pro: Wid, Ultrawide and 3x.

In 2018, the New York Times shared a feature ‘36 Hours in the Dolomites’.

Dolomite crystals are also used in jewelry, although they are considered to be fragile with a low and variable of hardness of 3.5 to 4. “Faceted dolomites would appeal most to collectors of unusual gems or aficionados of the art of gem cutting,” writes the Gem Society. AOC has tried unsuccessfully to validate the stones used in this fashion story.

Chopard's Caroline Scheufele Will Bring Zambia's 'Insofu' Emerald to a Life of Luxury

Chopard's Caroline Scheufele Will Bring Zambia's 'Insofu' Emerald to a Life of Luxury AOC Jewelry News

The Chopard ‘Insofu’ Emerald weighs in the size of a champagne bottle. It’s named for elephants in Zambia’s Bantu language.

“The size and quality of the crystal make it a rare find indeed,” stated Sean Gilbertson, director of Gemfields, noting that it was also “setting a historic milestone for traceability back to the mine-of-origin, a holy grail for consumers” seeking reassurances on the credentials of their stones as it is the first emerald of this size and purity to meet traceability requirements.

“By purchasing a raw stone, we are able to follow its entire journey through to final creation. Chopard will cut the raw emerald and collect all the cut gems emerging from it….We ensure a complete chain of traceability, which is rare for [such] stones,” said Chopard’s copresident and artistic director Caroline Scheufele who noted that a “fully integrated supply chain” was what made “these treasures of nature so valuable to our clientele,” who despite the COVID-19 pandemic had shown “strong resilience and loyalty” to the house.

AOC has followed Chopard’s Caroline Scheufele for years, and we value deeply her leadership mission in the arena of sustainability, workers rights, and transparency of Chopard stones from discovery to individual ownership. Scheufele recalled her feeling at the discovery of the Insofu emerald as “surpassing any emotion [she] had ever known.”

Elsa Hosk in Logan Hollowell Jewelry Valentine's Day Ads by Zoey Grossman

Elsa Hosk Channels Logan Hollowell Pink Sapphires and Red Rubies Ethical Energy AOC Fashion

Top model Elsa Hosk feels the Logan Hollowell energy vibe, lighting up skin and soul with pink sapphires and red rubies captured by Zoey Grossman. Logan Hollowell Jewelry designs are inspired by the four elements: Water, Earth, Fire, and Air.

Edie Campbell As Elsa Peretti by Nathaniel Goldberg for V Magazine #133

Edie Campbell As Elsa Peretti by Nathaniel Goldberg for V Magazine #133

Top model Edie Campbell perfectly channels — like stunningly so — biomorphic jewelry designer Elsa Peretti, styled by Anastasia Barbieri in resort 2021 clothes. Nathaniel Goldberg captures Edie as the Tiffany & Co legend — who sadly passed in March 2021—for V Magazine #133 Winter 2021.

AOC joins a chorus of others in fashion who took one look at this story and say — now THIS is Vogue France. Well done, V Magazine! And Edie is sublime.

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Caleb and Gladys Capture Elaine Thi in Luxe Jewelry for Vogue Mexico July 2021

Caleb and Gladys Capture Elaine Thi in Luxe Jewelry for Vogue Mexico July 2021 AOC Jewelry News

Model and talent Elaine Thi is styled by Virginia Ray in Vogue Mexico’s luxury jewelry [‘Alta Joyeria’ July 2021 magazine, lensed by Caleb and Gladys [IG]. / Hair by Ty Shearn; makeup by Michael Anthony

Edie Campbell in Luxury Jewelry with Casual Clothes by Scott Trindle in Vogue UK

Edie Campbell in Luxury Jewelry with Casual Clothes by Scott Trindle in Vogue UK

Top model and fashion industry favorite Edie Campbell is styled by Kate Phelan in ‘Play it Cool’, a collection of luxury jewelry and watches, worn with luxury denim and casual tops. Photographer Scott Trindle is in the studio with Edie for British Vogue May 2021./ Hair by Syd Hayes; makeup by Janeen Witherspoon

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Gisele Bundchen Poses as Elegant Muse in Vivara Jewelry Mother's Day Campaign

Gisele Bundchen Poses as Elegant Muse in Vivara Jewelry Mother's Day Campaign AOC Jewelry News

Supermodel, global environmentalist Gisele Bundchen poses in Vivara jewelry’s new campaign of painterly images by fashion photographers Mar+Vin with visual transformation by artist painter Vincent Guitox. Renata Correa styles Gisele — who remains the highest paid model in the world for 14 years — with art direction from Giovanni Bianco, set design by Taísa Malouf,/ Hair and makeup by Henrique Martins

Precious Lee's Schiaparelli Couture Jewelry Earrings Go Bold in V129 Magazine

Precious Lee's Schiaparelli Couture Jewelry Earrings Go Bold in V129 Magazine AOC Jewelry News

Rising model Precious Lee is styled by Patti Wilson in ‘Precious Metal’, a fashion story of exclusively Schiaparelli's Spring 2021 couture jewelry. Richard Burbridge [IG] is in the studio for V129’s print Issue Order at V Magazine.

Gisele Bündchen Fronts Vivara Holiday 2020 Campaign | Vivara Sustainability Goals Update

Gisele Bündchen Fronts Vivara Holiday 2020 Campaign | Vivara Sustainability Goals Update

Supermodel icon, Brazilian eco-activist and businesswoman Gisele Bündchen returns (as always) as the face of Vivara Jewelry Holiday 2020. Photographer Nicole Heiniger (IG) shoots the campaign with styling by Renata Correa./ Creative direction by Giovanni Bianco; beauty by Henrique Martins

It’s routine now for AOC to check the sustainability credentials of jewelers featured in our pages. Vivara is the largest jewelry in Brazil, and Gisele Bundchen (IG) is one of the most prominent eco-warriors in the world, and particularly in her home country of Brazil. Together, they make sweet music for stones lovers.

Vivara has posted their sustainability policy online. Vivara has an application pending with the Responsible Jewellery Council, with a target certification date of September 2021.

AOC is not an expert in any way on sustainability practices among luxury jewelers. We note that the Vivara sustainability policy is very general and lacking in any specificity around goals or expected dates of achieving them.

Alexandre Guirkinger Flashes 'Daytime Drama' Precious Jewelry for WSJ Magazine

Alexandre Guirkinger Flashes 'Daytime Drama' Precious Jewelry for WSJ Magazine

Victoire Simonney styles a model quartet in more luxe jewelry for ‘Daytime Drama’. The special focus of photographer Alexandre Guirkinger and Simonney is to rethink the role of precious jewelry in daily life.

With that in mind, the duo cast a range of up-and-coming models including Anania Orgeas, Grace Valentine, Otto Zinsou, and Priscillia Ressem. “I organized the shoot in order to be able to improvise depending on the personality of the person, the style and the jewelry,” says Guirkinger, who shot in a studio and on location in Paris for the December 2020/January 2021 issue of WSJ Magazine.

Valentin Herfray's Fresh Eye on Luxury Watches for M Le Magazine Du Monde

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Valentin Herfray's Fresh Eye on Luxury Watches for M Le Magazine Du Monde

Photographer Valentin Herfray (IG) shares a fresh perspective on luxury watch fashion editorials, flashing ‘Jour Sans Fin” for M Le Magazine Du Monde’s (IG) November 20 issue. Models Essoye Mombot, Grace Valentine, and Alec Pollentier provide willing wrists and bodies eager to pose, in a fashion story styled by Laetitia Leporcq./ Hair by Pawel Solis; makeup by Marielle Loubet

With LVMH-Tiffany Marriage Solid, Will "Diamonds and Gold" Really Be "Our Favorite Things?"

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With LVMH-Tiffany Marriage Solid, Will "Diamonds and Gold" Really Be "Our Favorite Things"

Tiffany & Co releases its Holiday 2020 campaign days after reaching a final agreement with LVMH and chairman Bernard Arnault to join the luxury market kingpin’s family. Patti Wilson styles a model quintet including Binx Walton, Cameron Russell, Freja Beha Erichsen, Julia Nobis, and Mayowa Nicholas.

Craig McDean is behind the lens making festive images in support of Tiffany’s pronouncement: “Diamonds and gold, bracelets and rings, these are our favorite things.”

Inez and Vinoodh Create Luxe Jewels 'Fragments' for Vogue Paris October 2020

Inez and Vinoodh Create Luxe Jewels 'Fragments' for Vogue Paris October 2020

Executing an interesting concept, photographers Inez and Vinoodh explored their archives, choosing prior images of 11 models: Adut Akech, Anja Rubik, Anna Ewers, Arizona Muse, Edie Campbell, Freja Beha Erichsen, Kate Moss, Liya Kebede, Raquel Zimmermann, Rebecca Leigh Longendyke, and Rianne van Rompaey.

Vogue Paris Jewelry and Watches editor Marie Pasquier chose some of the season’s most sparkling high jewelry pieces from Cartier, Chaumet, Chopard, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Messika Paris and more. Turning the luxe loves over to Inez and Vinoodh, the creatives reimagined them as ‘Fragments’ for the October issue of VP (IG).

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Nadine Ijewere Flashes Selena Forrest in Ethical Jewelry for Vogue UK September 2020

Nadine Ijewere Flashes Selena Forrest in Ethical Jewelry for Vogue UK September 2020

Rising model Selena Forrest is styled by Poppy Kain in ‘Moment of Clarity’, a fashion story about ethical jewelry. Photographer Nadine Ijewere is behind the lens for British Vogue September 2020./ Hair by Shiori Takahashi; makeup by Lucy Burt