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life in the facet lane Credit House of Gubelin

by Diana Jarrett GG RMV
What About Red? Statement Dressing
In a world of colored gemstones, spinel The captivating spinel neckpiece shown here, named Tanzanian
stands alone as a regal jewel. Its intensely Sunrise is from the House of Gübelin. They are celebrated for jewelry
hypnotic hue has created legions of loyal featuring exquisite craftsmanship and high quality gemstones.
fans. Spinel’s vibrant scarlet tint makes it Gübelin says, “Tanzanian Sunrise is the latest haute joaillerie
highly sought after for couture jewelry. creation from the House of Gübelin. The impressive necklace is
Until the development of gemological inspired by the fascinating inner world of a red spinel from Tanzania
instruments which separated one red stone weighing more than 22 ct, which reminded the designers of a
from another, all red gems were called dragonfly spreading its wings at sunrise and taking flight.
ruby—although some of the most valuable Tanzanian Sunrise combines exquisite gemstones and the highest level
ones were later determined to be the of artisanship. Gübelin relies on the combination of
lovely spinel. Physical Tracers and digital technology from Provenance Proof
Red Speaks to document the origin and authenticity of the necklace.”
Let your imagination take flight this winter as you review your
If you’re wanting to make a statement without ever uttering
jewelry wardrobe. After all it is an expression of its wearer and a lovely
a word this winter, what about red? It is a most confident gemstone
reflection of the individuality of the woman who owns it.
hue—powerful, persuasive, and full of life. Is that you?
If you do not already have red gemstones in your jewelry Ready for Red?
wardrobe, there’s an opportunity for expressing another part of your Are you ready to show your strength and feminine power through
personality through the jewelry you wear. red this winter? It’s the ideal season for celebrating the power of red—
Finding Spinel and the woman who wears it.
Originally, the finest spinel was recovered from ancient Mogok
in Burma. But more recently, other areas of the world have produced We have special traits known only to those close to us—
splendid examples of spinel, like Tanzania for example. Many Let your unique personality sparkle!
consumers think of the lively violet-blue gemstone called Tanzanite
when they hear of that country. But some of the highest-grade spinel
is being produced there today and is the source of great inspiration
for designers.

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