Well, to begin with, my name is Joseph Tanti and my country of origin is the small European Island of Malta. My next birthday is on the 28th of September. I started my education when I was six at St. Joseph High School in Valletta. Then, I continued my secondary education at St. Joseph Sec. Tech. School in Paola, Malta. I continued my studies privately in Jewellery Design and Diamond Setting, and that was for three years. By the way, I must mention my father, Moses {late} who helped me a lot in my studies, he was a Jeweller himself. You can see him in the photo in the main frame of this portal, second left.A good mention goes to my Mum as well, who always gave me support to keep on going!
The Maltese cross is identified as the symbol of an order of Christian warriors known as the Knights Hospitaller or Knights of Malta. It was originally the symbol of Amalfi, a small Italian republic of the 11th century. The cross is eight-pointed and has the form of four "V"-shaped arms joined together at their bases, so that each arm has two points. Its design is based on crosses used since the First Crusade. The eight points are said to symbolise the chivalric virtues:
WELCOME TO MY HOMEPAGE. This web page is created by JOSEPH TANTI and is intented for those who have their jewellery at heart!
JEWELLERY FOR ALL
Jewellery has always been a form of adornment which man and women wanted to express themselves in a different way of perception. Well to have an example, lets take the prehistoric age. In Malta, Jewellery in its original design has existed since the Stone-Age and the Bronze-Age. We can find many interesting examples in the Archeological Museum in Republic Street, Valletta, Malta. One can admire the intricate work which at that time, hundreds of years before Christ, natives worked out adornments like: necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets. The method of working out Jewellery changed by time. Though we can still admire the manufacturing of Jewellery, which in our country is still paid well {not as much valued as in Britain or the western world}. In the coming years, jewellery has more to benefit from the changing world and this we have to experience it ourselves in the very near future. Below you can see a photo of dedicated artisans who were forming part in the, so to speak, first factory, established in 1948. The Italian Principal, Signor Amodio Amadeo, established his first workshop consisting of eight skilled jewellers who provided their products to local enterpreuners. My father, Moses, is second from left, who afterwards established his own workshop, in 1955 until myself took over the trade in 1970 up to the present day. [Works and photos below by Joseph Tanti]
Above you can see the first jewellery factory established in the city centre of Valletta, Malta, under the patronship of Signor Amadeo, An Italian Artificer.
Below, myself at present in my workstation, business as usual!
Valentine's Rose: dedicated to someone special in your life
Pendant Coral with a spray of coloured stones and diamonds, just impressive!
Pear Shape Topaz Pendant with Diamonds in a Fleur de Lys Motif
EDUCATION: SOME IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT THE CUT OF A DIAMOND
Most of the beauty of a cut diamond is in its amazing optical properties, particularly in the way it bends light, and its play of color. The round brilliant displays these properties in the cut state where all of the factors blend in optical harmony with one another to create the highest degree of brilliance.
Color and Clarity are rarity factors given to us by nature. As the cut reveals these qualities, it also serves as a beautifying factor that is influenced by mans' skill alone.
Diameter: The width of the diamond as measured through the girdle.
Table: The largest facet of a gemstone.
Crown: The top portion of a diamond extending from the girdle to the table.
Girdle: The narrow band around the widest part of a diamond.
Pavilion: The bottom portion of a diamond, extending from the girdle to the culet.
Culet: The facet at the tip of a gemstone. The preferred culet is not visible with the unaided eye (graded "small" or "none").
Depth: The height of a gemstone measured from the culet to the table.
Judgment of cut is based on one hand, on the impression gained at first sight, in which beauty and brilliance are judged purely on personal standards. Thereafter, attention must be directed to the proportions of the cut stone. Here, facet angles and proportions must be tested for accuracy. The grading of the quality of the cut is therefore always made up of two components: a subjective opinion of the brilliance effect, and an objective judgment determined by checking the craftsmanship and measuring the proportions. In contrast, to color and clarity grading, where a natural degree of rarity exists, in cut grading it is the manual skill of the stone cutter which is judged, because it has a direct influence on how beautiful the stone is.
The factors which contribute to the proportions are: - girdle diameter - table diameter - total depth - crown height - thickness of the girdle - pavilion depth - angle of the crown facets to plane of the girdle - angle of the pavilion facets to plane of the girdle
CLARITY: THE MEANING OF CLARITY ABBREVIATIONS
FL
Flawless, no inclusions or blemishes of any sort under 10x
IF
Internally flawless, no inclusions and only insignificant blemishes under10x.
VVS1 - VVS2
Inclusions are difficult to locate or see under 10x.
VS1 - VS2
Inclusions present less difficulty to locate or see under 10x.
SI1 - SI2
Inclusions are readily seen at 10x, although they remain invisible to the unaided eye when the diamond is viewed face up.
I1
One or more inclusions or their effect, can be seen by the unaided eye.
I2
Inclusions are easily visible to the unaided eye.
I3
Inclusions are so obvious and large that they affect both brilliancy and beauty of the diamond.
This form is inoperational!
FL-IF
VVS1-2
VS1-2
SI1-2
I1
I2-3
FL, IF Diamonds: Flawless: No internal or external flaws. Internally Flawless: No internal flaws. Very rare and beautiful diamonds.
VVS1, VVS2 Diamonds: Very, Very Slightly Included: Very difficult to see inclusions under 10x magnification. An excellent quality diamond.
VS1, VS2 Diamonds: Very Slightly Included: Inclusions are not typically visible to the unaided eye. Less expensive than the VVS1 or VVS2 grades.
SI1, SI2 Diamonds: Slightly Included: Inclusions are visible under 10x magnification, and may be visible with the unaided eye. A good diamond value.
I1, I2, I3 Diamonds: Included: Blue Nile does not carry diamonds of I-grade clarity.
ALL JEWELLERY PIECES ARE TOTALLY HAND MADE. NO PRESSES NOR FORMING MACHINES WERE USED.
Colieres: All Diamonds
Bracelets of varoius types and various shapes set in diamonds and various coloured stones
Antique style Work
A Pendant in Antique Style Ornamental Work set in Rose Diamonds and Blue Sapphires
The Central picture of Our Lady is glazed work ceramic
Ring double tier with diamonds and central Emerald in yellow gold bezel
Tanzanite Gemstone surrounded with small round diamonds and baguettes set in white gold.
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