A celebration of jeweled delights

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A spectacular range of jewellery collections await your sheer indulgence as you welcome the New Year. They gain added allure as they are the outcome of deep inspiration setting them apart for their innovativeness and unique blend of precious materials such as platinum, gold, diamonds and exotic precious and semi-precious stones. So go all out as you celebrate the magic of life with this select array of richly coloured, jeweled delights!

‘Jeweller to Kings and the King of Jewellers’ Cartier’s Royal collection Absolute Pure Diamond necklace’s sole mission is to dangle one magnificent ‘Golconda Type’ absolute pure flawless, D colour 30.21 ct diamond! And it does it with architectural excellence featuring pave diamonds on platinum settings with an intriguing geometrical design. What is more interesting is that the diamond pendant is detachable and can be removed and fixed securely on the Royal collection ring for a truly innovative touch.

Parisian luxury brand Chanel’s High Jewellery collection, Chanel Jardin de Camélias, reinterprets Chanel’s iconic flower with a range of new jewellery pieces. The delicate camellia, a symbol of purity and longevity in Asia, captivated Mademoiselle Chanel, who, from 1923 onwards, incorporated the flower into her works. The brand perpetuates its founder’s love for the flower in this beautiful collection in astonishing ways such as evoking the art of origami or in bright citrus tones that bring the beauty of summer in its bracelets, earrings and necklaces. We feature the Chanel Camellia Gourmand set where 18k white gold setting are set with pink sapphire, diamonds, orange rubellite beads and pink tourmaline beads.

Since 1951, the Viennese Maison Frey Wille has been setting new standards in jewellery design, enamel processes and internationalization. Luxury and joy come together as showcases pure art with its stunning and colourful 10,002 Nights Diva Bangle featuring abstract designs in its Hommage a Hundertwasser collection. Brightest of bright yellow, orange, green and red team up in joyous exuberance to present a statement piece that just won’t escape notice anywhere you go! One of its latest collections pays handsome tribute to the Parisian artist Claude Monet’s timeless works.

Renowned, London diamond jeweler Graff's collections are a celebration of cut and caratage, colour and clarity, offering facetted elegance for the elite. Its Bombe collection displays the brand’s visionary excellence and expertise with verve presenting an Arabesque touch with its unique blend of shapes. Captivating and contemporary, the Bombé Collection features an array of rubies, sapphires and emeralds with an entrancing depth of colour, beautifully complemented by exceptional white diamonds. Each Bombé jewel incorporates Graff’s minimal platinum setting, which allows the beauty and brilliance of each stone to shine through.

We present you an awesome combo, Graff’s Tear Bombe Pink Sapphire and Diamond earrings which can be matched with aplomb with Graff’s Sapphire and Diamond Pave necklace.

Marco Bicego’s creations have an easy-going, effortless charm blending organic color and hand-engraved detail. The Italian maestro continues to captivate jewellery lovers across the world with the natural beauty of his collections where textured gold settings and gemstones often blend in harmony. His riveting Siviglia earrings feature interesting shaped, intense green tourmalines suspending loops of what appear to be rose quartz in brilliant-cut. Its handcrafted necklace in 18k yellow or white gold features hand-engraved beads suspending a row of bezel-set aquamarines.

Adler Caméléon rings available at ISTANA Pave the way to a stylish and vibrant season with Adler’s Caméléon ring collection. The Geneva-based jeweller is again set to capture the hearts of jewellery aficionados with the audacious and flamboyant array of the finger gems, which are exclusively available at ISTANA UAE.  Caméléon celebrates the union between curves and straight  lines, magic and reason. It stimulates change and exploration, sophistication and simplicity, with a large palette of sparkling colours that are interwoven. Young, flexible, dynamic, and bold: the woman who wears these jewels shares these features with Adler’s Caméléon. Presented in two eye-catching designs, each handcrafted ring gracefully dazzles in variations of 18K gold and precious stones from blue and pink sapphires, amethysts, rubies and diamonds.

Inspired by the history of the Maison Boucheron and originating from a mythical Orient, the Hathi elephant ring, (‘Hathi’ meaning "elephant" in Hindi), is a symbol of wisdom and prudence.

The many gemstones set on the animal’s body transform it into a fascinating miniature with remarkable volume and sparkle. The jewel sits on the finger like a treasure, evoking the majestic march of the elephant in a royal parade. Boucheron’s iconic QUATRE collection, developed in 2004, does not cease to surprise us. Following the ‘BLACK EDITION’ which has appealed to lovers of black since it was created in 2011, Boucheron now presents its luminous double: the QUATRE ‘RADIANT EDITION’. This new edition, more graphic, vibrant and exclusive than ever, stands out with its strong ‘solarity’, its structure and intensity and was created to mark the 120th anniversary of Boucheron on the famed 26 Place Vendôme.

Caroline Murat, who was celebrated for her style and refinement, was one of the many historical figures among Breguet’s patrons. Immortalised in a painting by Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun, the queen of Naples put her mark on history by redecorating the Palazzo Reale and promoting French artistic styles in the Naples region. The timepiece Breguet made for her was in tribute to her beauty, and the collection it inspires today perpetuates this ode to womanhood. In their efforts to add the maximum value to female accessories, Breguet’s jewellers have on several occasions created ornaments, rings and earrings to match their exquisite timepieces. Among these creations, is the Mini Reine de Naples collection, which was revamped and augmented last year, from which we present its drop earrings as pure temptation.

The new Liens High Jewellery collection is inspired by Chaumet's heritage and alludes to a necklace created by the Maison in 1907, which was adorned with the Liens motif for the first time ever. The lien motif is part of the tradition of sentimental jewellery, of the 17th century love knots consisting of an ‘X’ and has been found in archives dating back to the Belle Époque and to the Art Deco period. We feature the Lien ring where a stunning cushion-cut blue sapphire’s fifty-six facets display their ability to dance with light while being snugly bound by white gold pave diamond settings in a declaration of true to honest amour...

A master of coloured gemstones in its High Jewellery pieces, Bulgari is, no doubt, the supreme representative of colour-block jewellery. Colour is the Maison’s DNA, one of the most recognisable and iconic features of a Bulgari creation. An established expert in diamond design, its creations have always featured the finest diamonds since the 1920s. In the 1950’s it took colour revolution to the next level in jewellery reintroducing the use of the cabochon-cut for prominent, high-quality gemstones to convey a sense of volume, luminosity and contrast. Today it has become a Bulgari trademark. It’s astonishing DIVA collection incorporates Bulgari hallmarks: sophisticated style, unconventional yet imbued-with-femininity shapes, and refined gemstones. Presented here is the 18k pink gold Diva necklace blending a charming mix of various shades of pink gemstones, emeralds, amethysts, diamonds and mother-of-pearl.

Spain's famed high jewellery house Carrera y Carrera, has enriched its sumptuous Seda Imperial (Imperial Silk) collection with the latest Sierpes line. All four lines in the collection - Emperatriz, Orquídea, Garzas and Sierpes - are directly inspired by one of Spain's most beloved and symbolic accessories: the Manila shawl. Originally imported to Spain from the port of Manila in the Philippines - a former colony and trading post with the Far East since the late 16th century it wouldn't be long before the sensual touch and fluid movements of the shawl attracted the attention of flamenco dancers, creating an indelible link between East and West. The Sierpes line, crafted in white and yellow gold with diamonds, focuses on the wonderful flowing fringes and textures that animate and decorate the Manila shawl with delicate gold and diamond grid of latticework, and set with moonstone, onyx and chalcedony married with diamonds set in white or yellow gold.

Swiss luxury brand Chopard's plays with shapes and textures in its High Jewellery ring blending white gold settings, pave and briolette diamonds and cushion cut emeralds in varying sizes. Team it with Chopard’s Red Carpet Collection 2014 drop earrings flaunting a distinct Arabesque look and combining pave diamonds with briolette rubies.

The romance between Chopard and the Cannes Film Festival has blossomed continuously since 1998, the year it became the event’s Official Partner. Since the 60th anniversary of the Festival in 2007, Caroline Scheufele, Co-President and Artistic Director of Chopard, has annually created an original Haute Joaillerie collection intended to exalt the beauty of the actresses for their red carpet appearance: the Red Carpet Collection. To mark the 67th anniversary of the festival in 2014, the brand unveiled 67 creations of breathtaking beauty inspired by the glamour of actresses from the 1950’s and 1960’s showcasing its considerable talents in the field of Haute Joaillerie.

Leading diamond jeweler De Beers’ exceptional Multi Diamond Aura Earrings have been specially selected by the De Beers experts for their unique character and radiance. Hand set in the iconic De Beers mount two magnificent 1.65carat pear cut diamonds are enhanced by meticulously matched pavé. Total carat weight 5.12cts. The strikingly attractive jewel combines both white and yellow gold settings in a highly artistic yet elegant style that will set its wearer a notch or two higher in any venue.

The first Faberge High Jewellery collection of uniquely individual, one-of-a-kind jewelled masterworks possesses the modernity, refinement and technical perfection of Fabergé’s original captivating works of art, created amidst the cultural powerhouse and political maelstrom that was turn-of-the-century Russia. Peter Carl Fabergé’s own endless intellectual and artistic curiosity led him towards a treasure house ofvast and varied stylistic sources from which he drew inspiration for his art. Today, these new jewels by leading artist-jeweller Frédéric Zaavy echo the cultural richness at the heart of Fabergé’s genius. To just view Fabergé’s Les Fabuleuses High Jewellery collection is to seriously fall in love with everything that is beautiful in the world of jewellery. We present two astonishing pieces from it: Faberge's Gypsy Diamond bangle and Faberge's Katharina Pastel Tourmaline ring displaying the renowned brand’s fervent yet inspired outpouring of design passion.

Japan’s famous love affair with its cherry blossom trees and their delicate pink and white blooms is well known world over. The nation even hosts festivals when the trees are in full and fragrant bloom in their peak season. Its famed pearling pioneer and jeweler Mikimoto pays fabulous ode to the flower in its Cherry Blossom Akoya Cultured Pearl Necklace where its covetable 16" long necklace featuring 12.9mm White South Sea cultured pearls is adorned with an 18k white gold, diamond and pink sapphire cherry blossom brooch. It’s a truly timeless creation that makes a perfect family heirloom.

With its eighty lace petals and its intoxicating scent, the Yves Piaget rose is utterly distinctive – the unquestionable queen of flowers. Through their involvement in the project to restore the rose garden of the Château de Malmaison, Piaget pays grand tribute to the captivating rose which is entwined with the history of the brand. This passion is shared with Josephine de Beauharnais. The exuberantly coloured exoticism of these High Jewellery sets is reminiscent of Josephine's origins. Her longing and nostalgia for her home country, the island of Martinique, remained all her life. We present its magnificent Rose Passion Majestic Parrot necklace just by way of temptation which instantly recalls those exotic and colourful, feathered fraternity in Brazil.

Famed Italian jewellery brand Pomellato’s gemstone jewellery has a unique signature of its own where luminosity of the stones remains an outstanding feature. This aspect is particularly evident in its 18k matte rose gold Capri link necklace featuring 14 faceted rock crystal stones and 14 cabochon lapis stones. A festive looking piece, it can be matched with a pair of drop earrings. Both jewels feature the cabochon lapis stones and rock crystals set back to back.

Fope’s most brilliant and precious surprise at Baselworld is a sophisticated and stylish creation. With the MiaLuce collection, Fope steps into the realm of high jewellery, adorning the iconic and unmistakable Novecento gold mesh with diamonds (bracelets feature at least 5.5 carats of gems): this is the most precious among the collections created by Fope in 84 years. MiaLuce finely combines Fope’s renowned esthetical plainness with the glamour and luxury of pave-set diamonds which are set using a microscope. The accurate work along with the soft design, guarantee a greater brightness of the jewels.

Simple, unique shapes: bright, shining stars, flowers and hearts. Italian maestro Pasquale Bruni plays with emotions, forms enveloping structures and creates sensational effects with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, topazes and tourmalines. His collections display a distinctive style, unconventional and harmonious: a delight to look at, a pleasure to wear. We present yet another pair of Pasquale Bruni's Sissi earrings, this time in pink gold set with prasolite, milky quartz and diamonds. The collection is inspired by the mysterious Sissi, pet name of the tragic and beautiful Empress Elizabeth of Austria.

Get ready to sparkle in brilliant jewellery pieces in sapphire and diamonds by Roberto Coin, exclusively distributed by Damas in the UAE. The vibrancy of blue sapphire and diamonds shines through the beautifully crafted jewellery that curves and shapes so eloquently on a women’s body, each piece glittering and gleaming, reflecting amazingly in the wearer’s eye – ideal for a woman who is known for her inspiring choices. Roberto Coin's Vulcano collection is vibrant and colourful featuring pave set blue sapphires and rock crystal on white gold settings. Just as magma seeps out of a volcano in strange, mellifluous formations, so too do the gemstones in Roberto Coin's new collection.

Legendary American style icon, Tiffany & Co's Blue Book collection is a much awaited annual delight whose beauty captures the brand’s expertise and magic. It also simply takes our one’s breath away! The Blue Book collection 2013 bursts with the energy and innovation of the Roaring Twenties that transformed fashion and culture and gave rise to American glamour. The preeminent jeweler created the diamond jewelry that adorned sleek new silhouettes and opulent supper club attire. Empowered as never before, women reveled in the refreshing ease of it all, both at work and on the town, hemlines rose and “flappers” with bobbed hair and fringed dresses danced with abandon at the summit of style—New York—where Tiffany was founded. The metropolis became Tiffany’s muse for diamonds that glittered like the city’s Art Deco skyline. We select its stunning and statuesquely radiant Diamond and Morganite earrings featuring pave and pear-cut diamonds and pear cut morganites.