The Art of Luxury Issue 60 2023 | Page 93

cut yellow sapphire weighing more than 10 carats , the calla lily ’ s spadix is wrapped in an entirely diamond-set white gold calyx that calls out for a glamorous evening dress . The detachable motif becomes a refined brooch that can easily be pinned to the lapel of a jacket worn by a man , while the transformable necklace can be worn in a striking and elongated “ V ” aigrette . Possessing the same sense of tension , earrings and an asymmetrical ring are set with yellow Ceylon sapphires , instilling in the wearer a formidable spirit of freedom .
CHAPTER 4 - BOUQUETS OF THE WORLD navy tones across a ribbon necklace striped with diamonds and sapphires . Two rings deliver a contemporary reinterpretation of the toi et moi offering three ways of wearing , individually or together . The first is set with a 3.34-carat oval diamond , the second with a 6.01-carat oval sapphire , representing the flower ’ s umbel inflorescences . Stylized in the form of gold commas , its stem is set with diamonds and sapphires . This combination also graces a pair of earrings , each crowned with a sapphire of over 5 carats . A third ring , its dimensions generously covering the finger , is adorned with a magnificent emerald-cut sapphire weighing 9.35 carats .
An invitation to wander , Le Jardin de Chaumet also boasts bouquets from around the world in which agapanthus , magnolia and chrysanthemum combine . A contemporary testament to the openness to all inspirations that sets the Maison apart , this fourth chapter enriches the saunter with a gentle reverie .
Agapanthe The five pieces in this parure celebrate the African plant with a graphic design that is as modern as it is refined . Rich in colour , a very beautiful 21.26-carat oval-cut Ceylon sapphire unfolds its forget-me-not-tinted
Issue 60 2023 THE ART OF LUXURY