Luxury Indian Ocean No1 Édition 2014 | Page 85

Luxury products and services In his delightful Italian accent, Roberto Tucci tells the Bijem story in a matter of fact way, a story that began over 25 years ago. Roberto was sent by his father, fashion designer Emidio Tucci, to South Africa to bring home his gemmologist brother―instead of which he settled there himself! Together the brothers decided to set up their own diamond business. Specialists in rare gemstones, they involved themselves in the whole process, from mining to cutting, building up an international reputation. They went on to create superb pieces for the great French, Swiss and Italian jewellery houses. In 1994, because of the deteriorating security situation in South Africa they moved to Bijem L’Antiquaire Complex Emile Sauzier Street, Curepipe Tél. : (+230) 696 9867 Email : [email protected] www.bijem.com Luxury Mauritius 85