Best of
Jewelry
Jewelry as far as the eye can see:
In Vienna, luxury and elegance play a significant role.
On the following pages, renowned jewelers take center stage – let yourself be enchanted by the variety of jewelry the capital city has to offer!
PRESERVING WEALTH
CEO Cartier Northern Europe
Alexis de Laporte
Cartier celebrates the reopening of its freshly renovated boutique in May. CEO of Cartier Northern Europe, Alexis de Laporte, explains in an interview why luxury is timeless, the goals of the renovation, and the importance of sustainability.
What does luxury mean to you?
For me, luxury embodies craftsmanship, timelessness, and modernity. Although the definition of luxury may vary from person to person, its essence remains timeless. Jewelry holds a special place in people’s hearts, serving as
a wonderful reminder of life’s precious moments.
What does the new boutique promise?
The goal was to carefully preserve the treasures of the past and the authenticity of the listed building at the corner of Kohlmarkt. And: We are excited to present the extra ordinary world of Cartier in all its diversity even better.
For Cartier Vienna, you collaborated with local companies …
Collaboration with local manufacturers is an essential part of our vision. Generally, Cartier undertakes several initiatives to minimize environmental impact and pro mote ethical practices. We strive to reduce waste, conserve
resources, and source materials responsibly.
CARTIER SHINES IN NEW SPLENDOR
Customers are amazed not only by the jewelry at Cartier:
The boutique in Vienna’s city center invites awe after the
completion of the renovation.
The Cartier Boutique in Vienna has been extensively expanded and renovated, shining with fresh beauty since May: On a newly created sales area of 329 square meters, the goal is to preserve the treasures of the past and invite customers on an extraordinary journey to the heart of the Maison. The renovation work focused on integrating local craftsmanship – the result is a harmonious interplay of tradition and modernity with decorative objects from the renowned Augarten porcelain manufactory and the Vienna trading house Lobmeyr, as well as warm lighting from the local company WOKA.
Soft colors create a luxurious shopping experience in the bridal area.
The men’s area combines impressions of local vegetation and the art world.
The panther impresses as the emblem of the Maison in the new Cartier Boutique.
The panther, the Maison’s symbol, was chosen as an emblematic motif due to its in separable connection with Cartier’s style and history. Visitors to the boutique can expect a series of eyecatchers: The ground floor is an ode to the splendor and flair of the capital city, where Austria’s traditional vegetation and the artistic inspiration of Vienna’s art world, including Gustav Klimt, impress.
The first floor, inspired by the golden era of Vienna’s coffee culture of the 1920s, invites you to linger. The second floor of the listed building focuses on craftsmanship and showcases elegant classics of Cartier Fine and Haute Joaillerie.
CARTIER
Am Kohlmarkt 1, 1010 Vienna
tel.: +43 (0) 1 535104000,
cartier.com
TIMELESS CONSTANCY
As enduring as a Swiss timepiece: Chopard is increasingly focusing on responsible sourcing of resources, captivating luxury enthusiasts at the Vienna boutique.
The “Precious Lace” jewelry collection stands for brilliance and elegance.
The Chopard brand is globally renowned for its creativity, cutting-edge technologies, and the virtuosity of its artisans. The precision watch manufacturer was founded in 1860 by the 24-year-old Louis-Ulysse Chopard in Sonvilier, Switzerland, specializing in pocket watches and chronometers.
Under the leadership of the Scheufele family, Chopard has become one of the leading companies in luxury watchmaking and jewelry manufacturing. The rest is history: Since 1989, the Vienna boutique of the watch and jewelry manufacturer has been located at Kohlmarkt.
Here, customers from Austria and around the world enjoy sporty and elegant watches from the “Happy Sport,” “Mille Miglia,” “L’Heure du Diamant”, or “L.U.C” collections.
The Chopard Boutique in downtown Vienna.
Iconic pieces featuring “Happy Diamonds” and exclusive haute joaillerie creations are also showcased. Since 2013, the company has focused on responsible resource sourcing, taking a pioneering role in the industry with its “Journey to Sustainable Luxury.” All creations are made from 100 % ethical gold.
Chopard also commits to sustainability in steel, developing an innovative alloy consisting of 80 % recycled materials for the launch of the “Alpine Eagle” collection in 2017. Lucent Steel™ is now used for all steel watches.
The luxury “Alpine Eagle” watch collection was
inspired by the beauty of the Alps.
CHOPARD
Kohlmarkt 16, 1010 Vienna,
tel.: +43 (0)1 533 71 97 19,
chopard.com,
Mon–Fri 10 a.m.– 6.30 p.m.,
Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
ELEGANCE MEETS TECHNOLOGY
For its 60th anniversary, Boltenstern is elevating jewelry to a new level with 3D printing, lightness, and individuality.
A real eye-catcher is the Bracelet Mix.
The Boltenstern brand represents cutting-edge technology combined with long-standing craftsmanship to create visionary pieces of unique fluidity made from 18-karat gold, colored gemstones, and diamonds. An ingenious process makes this possible – the in-house development of algorithms and the precise use of 3D printing continue to create brilliance even on the brand’s 60th anniversary. In 2015, the then 25-year-old architect Marie Boltenstern (who designed the debutantes’ tiaras for the 2016 Vienna Opera Ball for Swarovski) took over the family business. She combines her expertise with the traditional goldsmith’s workshop founded by her father Sven in 1964 – he was a pioneer of his time, creating artistic gold jewelry.
Boltenstern’s vision is clear: to expand the craftsmanship of traditional goldsmithing with new possibilities. The 3D technology specialist programs all the brand’s designs herself, creating smooth jewelry pieces that are particularly appreciated for their unique feel and innovative design. With “Embrace”, Marie Boltenstern achieved the world’s first commercial collection directly 3D-printed from 18 karat gold powder and combined with gemstones.
A real eye-catcher is the new product combination “Fabnora”: the entry-level brand combines super lightweight, 3D-printed polyamide with recycled 925 sterling silver or18-karat gold for the first time. The earring pendants can be swapped out as desired, with new colors and shapes introduced seasonally. “Fabnora” is available at over 150 jewelers (90 of them in Austria), with the gold collections available at ten jewelers in Austria – exclusively in Vienna at Atelier Boltenstern.
A round thing:
the Elements Rainbow Bracelet
18K Gold with colorful gemstones
“Embrace” Spectrum
Glacier Ice 18K Yellow
Gold with Blue Topaz
ATELIER BOLTENSTERN
Schliessmanngasse 15, 1130 Vienna
tel.: +43 (0) 664 4055650,
marie@boltenstern.com,
boltenstern.com
QUITE PERSONAL
AENEA is synonymous with elegant jewelry – for every day and every occasion. The label is based in Salzburg, with a showroom in Vienna.
AENEA’s “FlowerPower” collection brings joy.
“AENEA stands for jewelry created to highlight the personality of its wearer,” explains Costán A. Eghiazarian, founder and CEO of the label, which has been based in the Mozart city of Salzburg since 2013. “For the production of each piece, the highest craftsmanship is an absolute prerequisite. Design and quality are an inseparable symbiosis.”
AENEA can be found in the “Goldsmith’s House,” a historic building from the early 1400s in the idyllic Goldgasse, right in the heart of Salzburg’s old town. For centuries, this place has been the heart of Austrian, German, and Italian (goldsmith) art.
Since its founding, the label has built an international clientele with high-quality creations. Through exclusive exhibitions, the so-called “Travelling Ateliers,” AENEA can present its works of art to its select audience not only in Europe but also in Asia and North America.
„Jewelry is more than just an accessory. It must be a part of the personality or become one. Therefore, personal exchange is very important to me. This way, I learn a lot about the person who is supposed to wear the piece of jewelry,” notes Eghiazarian. Another aspect of the company is its focus on individual creations – with particular emphasis on discretion. In Vienna, the label has a showroom.
Jewelry highlights the personality of its wearer.
The unique pieces are a symbiosis of the highest craftsmanship and timeless design.
AENEA
Goldgasse 15, 5020 Salzburg
tel.: +43 (0) 662 84 02 65,
atelier@aenea.com,
aenea.com
INDIVIDUAL BEAUTY FOR EVERYONE
Founded in 1902, jeweler Heldwein has been led in the fourth generation on the historic Viennese Graben. In addition to exclusive in-house creations, Heldwein also presents renowned partner brands such as Patek Philippe, Vhernier, and Pomellato. The unique pieces from the atelier combine timeless classics with modern design. In close collaboration with Heldwein’s gold-smiths and clients, personal unique pieces emerge from special ideas. Since 1991, Anton Heldwein, a master goldsmith and gemologist, has been at the helm of the traditional family business. Sebastian Schroeter, a member of the management team and a trained gemologist, is also the head and initiator of “SELECT The Concept Studio.” Located at Seitzergasse 1–3, in the heart of Vienna’s Golden Quarter, the Concept Store presents a sophisticated collection of exclusive accessories and jewelry for both women and men. The unique shop-in-shop concept reaches its pinnacle with selected treasures from Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen.
Juwelier Heldwein and the Concept Store offer
exclusive jewelry pieces with a certain something.
A highlight is the “Herolino” ring with aquamarine from Atelier Heldwein.
Magnificent in the city center: “Funky Stars” earrings by Ole Lynggaard.
JUWELIER HELDWEIN
Am Graben 13, 1010 Vienna
tel.: +43 (0) 1 512 57 81,
juwelier@heldwein.com,
www.heldwein.com
JEWELRY WITH THAT CERTAIN SOMETHING
Elisabeth Habig leads her namesake jewelry store in Vienna City as a goldsmith and milliner, focusing on the extraordinary: she designs unconventional (head) jewelry. Her creations are characterized by sculptural design, combining unusually cut gemstones, raw minerals, and unique surfaces. The unexpected forms and structures make her pieces wearable art. Her signature is the ring, symbolizing infinity. As a child, Habig had
a passion for stones, minerals, and structures – now she incorporates these imprints of nature into her jewelry using casting and negative molding techniques. But that’s not all: the goldsmith uses feathers in the creation of fascinators. By cutting, shaping, and combining the lightweight materials, she creates structures and surfaces that exude a chic and elegant look. Moreover, Habig emphasizes sustainability: creating jewelry in a sustainable and fair manner – each accessory is locally produced.
Cubes and rectangles dominate the impressive ring from the “Skyline” collection.
Necklace from the “Cosmic Dust” raw diamond collection.
“Globetrotter” pieces combine the ancient technique of granulation with geographical maps.
ELISABETH HABIG
Spiegelgasse 25, 1010 Vienna
+43 (0) 1 512 36 18,
studio@elisabethhabig.com,
www.elisabethhabig.com
A HIDDEN TREASURE IN VIENNA
Behind K&K Jewels Vienna are two sisters who strive for excellence and luxury – access to their jewelry store in the city is available exclusively by invitation.
The Capri Collection, inspired by the vivid colors of this Italian paradise.
The Iconic Daisy Collection, where nature forms design.
Fifth Avenue, New York, meets Kohlmarkt, Vienna. What if there was a place you have never heard about before? A place that is hidden in one of the most prestigious neighbourhoods of Vienna? No one knows about the magic that happens behind its doors unless you are exclusive enough to get a personal invite. Once you enter it, you don’t want to leave any jewel behind. Cinderella, Snow White, 1001 nights, that’s what they are made of.
K&K Jewels, a brand, that has evolved over time. Two sisters, coming from different educational and industrial backgrounds, but united by heart and the thrive for excellence and luxury, have grown together in their desire to think out of the box and create a new market niche in the busy jewelry business.
Newcomers?
Oh no!
They have taken over their heritage, being the daughters of the legend, Erich Kohn, goldsmith and jeweler of finest craftsmanship, expert in diamonds, gemstones and high-end jewels.
The industry has been kind to them. Every single experience has led to what they are today, capable of calling themselves experts in the high-end market with a twist you won’t find elsewhere – the international brand Piranesi agrees. The house of Piranesi has been at the forefront of couture jewelry for over a century, a beacon of exquisite artistry and opulence.
The creations blend the allure of the old world with the vibrancy of contemporary aesthetics, delivering timeless luxury from generation to generation. Jewelry that transcends time. A match made in heaven. Piranesi, with branches in New York, Aspen, St. Moritz and Milan, now exclusively available in Austria at K&K Jewels, Vienna. Contact the hidden gem in the heart of the old city!
Transport yourself to the mesmerizing shores of Capri where the sea meets the sky in a breathtaking blend of colors.
K&K Jewels Vienna
Kohlmarkt 6, 1010 Vienna
tel.: +43 (0) 1 512 24 36,
office@knkjewels.com,
knkjewels.com