A bejewelled line of pure enticement

A legendary icon once said, poetry is the spontaneous outpouring of powerful emotions. The same holds true for jewellery creations by the world’s leading names. They present us a stunning line of bejewelled enchantment inspired by themes as varied and wonderful as one can ever imagine such as coral reefs, legendary gardens, the floral kingdom and even Hollywood’s divas. Blending precious materials of the finest order with masterful craftsmanship, they entice us to succumb to their magic…   

Renowned luxury brand Piaget was the jeweler and watchmaker of choice for the 2015 Golden Globes weekend celebrations. Its immensely talented brand ambassador, Jessica Chastain, nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in ‘A Most Violent Year,’ stepped onto the Globes red carpet in a suite of Piaget diamonds for the glamorous evening affair. The beautiful actress, who has a string of much-applauded roles in award-winning movies such as ‘The Help’ and ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ epitomized classic Hollywood glamour in a set of Piaget Limelight Couture Précieuse earrings crafted in white gold and set with diamonds, along with a Piaget Limelight cuff watch also in white gold and diamonds.

American style icon, Tiffany & Co’s Blue Book 2015 Art of the Sea Aquamarine18k yellow gold bracelet is a gorgeous statement piece featuring a rich blend of coloured, mixed-cut gemstones comprising Spessartites, tsavorites,  sapphires, small aquamarines and diamonds flowing ever so harmoniously over a striking, 21.04-carat center aquamarine playing protagonist. The sumptuous jewel makes one recall the gently lapping of turquoise blue waves over coral reefs even as the rich marine life of the oceans benignly swim past in their coloured attire.  

Italian jewellery brand Fope owe’s its success to its patented Novecento design which it superbly crafts into jewels to adorn. This has seen the international company evolve to become one of the world’s most sought-after jewellery brands. We feature Fope’s Silverfope Naos bracelet with 18K rose gold accents as the perfect piece for boardroom glamour, where silvery notes are highlighted by rose gold touches. Founded in 1929, Fope is an innovation-oriented brand and is committed to offer the highest quality and an unmistakable handwriting to all its collections. Its headquarters – management and production – are located in Vicenza, Italy, where the company’s roots are and where a continuous progress proudly takes place thanks to the skilled craftsmen and to the precision of the machines, most of which are custom-made.
Cartier and Paris are intertwined by an invisible thread of creativity, a certain French charm, an inimitable spirit that is embodied by the Parisian woman. Free-thinking, joyful, playful and mysterious, the Parisian woman is an inspiration to the Maison resulting in Cartier dedicates the Paris Nouvelle Vague collection to her: seven creative universes designed to celebrate her personality and her lifestyle. We feature its covetable necklace fashioned in 18K pink gold and set with 81 malachites and 81 fire opals. Proving that a Cartier jewel is forever is this magnificent Snnrise Ruby ring featuring a 25.59 carat untreated pigeon’s blood colour Burmese ruby which fetched an equally astonishing amount at Sotheby’s auction in Geneva, setting a record.

Esteemed London jeweller David Morris celebrated its 50th anniversary a couple of years ago, reiterating its artistry at red carpet events around the world. It puts a playful spin on fine jewellery with colourful Between-the-finger-Butterfly rings that simply flutter across the hand on gem-set wings of pink, white and blue diamonds. While sure to take centre stage in any setting is its stunning Wildflower Zambian cabochon emerald necklace, where pear-shaped diamonds flaked by ‘wings’ play little birds flying in a neat row over the wearer’s neck. Strung with almost 300ct of faceted emeralds, their vivid green is perfectly offset by the presence of 50ct of sparkling white diamonds.

“I wanted to capture the flavor, the memory, the sensations of Istanbul in a jewel”. A native of Istanbul, Sevan Bıçakçı is a luminary in jewelry design, fusing elements of Byzantine and Ottoman history, imagery, storytelling, and architecture into his amazing, award-winning creations. He began his apprenticeship in the fabled Grand Bazaar at the age of twelve under the discipline of a master goldsmith. Today Bıçakçı crafts massive, majestic rings of turbaned sultans and one-of-a-kind designs such as fantastical sea creatures that engulf the whole hand. Famous for his signature reverse-intaglio technique, Bıçakçı carves monuments such as the Hagia Sophia, mythological figures, animals, birds, and flowers into precious stones with intricate detail. His awe-inspiring creations, truly unique in their storytelling artistry and wondrous craftsmanship, are avidly sought by the world’s most discerning and sophisticated collectors. Linking past, present, and future, earth and heaven, the material and the immaterial, a Sevan jewel becomes part of the wearer’s persona and being, an identifying attribute, a timeless treasure.

To merely glimpse at Chopard’s 2015 Red Carpet earrings, is to fall deeply in love with the jewel. The Colourful butterfly earrings crafted in titanium are set with a magical mix of multicoloured sapphires, amethysts, tsavorites, Paraiba tourmalines and rubies. Capturing all the charm of a garden in full bloom at the height of spring, it’s doubtful if viewers would scarcely glance at the wearer herself as they would be so engrossed in its amazing beauty! Adding just that right balance is Chopard’s High Jewellery ring in 18k white gold set with white and yellow diamonds and adorned with a Fancy Vivid Yellow radiant-cut diamond of 30 carats.

Spanish jewellery house Carrera y Carrera's Sortija Garzas 18k yellow gold ring is designed to keep you engrossed with it’s beauty and artistry, for such is its sculpted essence. Featuring a shy and loving pair of herons with diamond-studded eyes and wings, the sparkling waters of their watery abode is captured by the presence of a majestic prasiolite. Inspired by the herons embroidered on Manila shawls, the artisan goldsmiths at Carrera y Carrera elevate this figurative element to its maximum splendor. Voluptuous forms, sublime detail, and magnificent finishes make this line an excellent example of gold craftsmanship. Match it with Carrera y Carrera's Sierpes maxi earrings in yellow gold onyx and diamonds.

Parisian luxury brand Chanel’s new Le Talismans De Chanel collection is inspired by Coco Chanel’s belief in the power of talismans or lucky charms and symbols. It is believed she used to wear a yellow citrine ring on the little finger of her left hand and keep an icon gifted to her by Igor Stravinsky on her bedside table. The amazing collection is a treasure trove of delight where each and every piece outshines the other stamped in the brand’s well known signature style. Though it was a true dilemma on what to select and what not to, we settle for now with its eye-catching Hypnotique necklace crafted in 18K white and yellow gold and set with a 10.5-carat brilliant-cut blue violet tanzanite, a 1-carat brilliant-cut diamond, 468 brilliant cut diamonds for a total weight of 19.1 carats and multicolored lacquer.

If Coco Chanel had a penchant for camellias, Christian Dior simply adored roses. Paying tribute to its founder’s love for the most romantic bloom in the universe, is the brand’s Rose Dior Pré Catelan collection which draws its inspiration from Monsieur Dior's favourite flower and presents jewels of crystallised roses, as eternally fresh bouquets of jewelled adornment. We select its Fashioned exquisitely in 18k yellow gold, it is set with red coral roses delicately carved  by hand. Sitting pretty between the two blooms is the floral kingdom’s messenger, a precious honey bee with wings richly encrusted with diamond brilliants!

Relive the magic of the night through sparkling accents of luxury from jewellery house Bayco, whose collections are available at UAE-based multi-branded jewellery retailer Istana. Bayco creates one-of-a-kind pieces designed with old and new trends featuring some of the finest gems in the world: ravishing rubies, dazzling emeralds, celestial sapphires, and enrapturing diamonds. Bayco’s pursuit of gemstone purity is its own aesthetic truth, creating pinnacles of jewelry for their rarefied, luxury-loving elite clientele. We select its bewitching red carpet worthy High Jewellery set featuring emerald and diamonds set necklace, stud earrings and a ring effortlessly displaying Bayco’s artistry and hailed craftsmanship.

The Pansy has been an icon of the Maison Boucheron since 1875 and it now blossoms at the heart of a new line dedicated exclusively to it, the ‘Pensée de diamants’. The Boucheron archives testify to the importance attached to the blossom. ‘Pensée de Diamants’ is now making this symbol shine once more. Pendants, rings, studs, necklaces and watches: in each piece, the jewelry craftsmen have recreated the flower’s depth, while maintaining its lightness and delicacy. A subtle play of light makes the Pensée even more realistic. Every creation in the collection is decked with diamonds, carefully selected and inset using prong settings in order to sublimate the pistils. Having become eternal, these Pensées, which means “thoughts” in French, bear a powerful and romantic message: ‘I am thinking about you’ and will make an unforgettable gift for someone special.

Italian luxury house Bulgari’s 2015 Diva collection has been enriched with 26 new creations, in every shade of the gemstone rainbow. Carved, like a precious gem, into radiant new facets of the Diva spirit, it reflects the multiple styles, moods and attributes of a woman. In hypnotic new hues, its jewels enchant with sensual lines, recalling the feminine silhouette. It reinterprets the arced patterns that decorate the famed Roman Baths of Caracalla, built in 216 AD. With the 2700 years of ancient history that preceded it, Bulgari has always created contemporary renditions of the Eternal City: Rome is an inexhaustible source of inspiration.  Captivated by the magnetism and the beauty of a diva, Bulgari captures her allure within its Diva collection. From this captivating array we select a pair of pretty Diva drop earrings in rose gold set with coral rubrum and diamond and its charming Diva sautoir in pink gold with carnelian, malachite and lapis.   

Swiss luxury brand de Grisogono innovative ability to present us all things bold and beautiful has enriched the realm of jewellery. Its defining traits are dramatic accents and astonishing colour combinations that leave one astounded. Its Boule collection is inspired by the limelight and glamour of jet-set parties and is perfectly symbolized in the Boule bracelet featuring a pink gold half sphere sprinkled with rubies and amethysts and strung on five intertwining purple leather cords. Match it with a pair of  rose gold Gypsy earrings flaunting boho chic touches and offering a rainbow of precious stones ranging from amethysts to spinels, orange sapphires and diamonds whose sparkle and contrasts vividly express the “chiaroscuro” signature of the Maison.

Fabergé, the world’s most iconic artist jeweller, creates modern collections of extraordinary jewellery, watches and accessories for a discerning international clientele. Founded in 1842, Fabergé has been the most revered name in jewellery ever since Peter Carl Fabergé became official goldsmith to the Russian Imperial Court; the house created exquisite jewels and objects, including the legendary series of lavish and ingenious Imperial Easter Eggs. Peter Carl Fabergé was renowned for his exquisite and artistic use of colour, making the most of each gemstone’s unique characteristics and developing a vibrant enamel palette. We tempt you with its pink gold Emotions ring where two ‘whirls’ richly encrusted with amethysts and a row of diamond brilliants are designed to encircle their lucky wearer’s ring. 

It was in 2012 that Gemfields, the world's largest producer of responsibly-sourced coloured gemstones acquired Fabergé, one of the world’s most recognised luxury brand names with a view to creating a globally recognised leader in precious coloured gemstones. Today, Fabergé continues to explore and epitomise the ‘art of colour’, pushing the boundaries of artistry and craftsmanship with superlative coloured gemstones and innovative techniques.

The art of the Gothic is a world in itself where the element of ever-present danger is emphasised even while beauty is showcased. Take for instance the rose, while the idealist would exalt the romance and tenderness of the bloom, the Gothic artist’s work would accent the thorn. Excelling in his love for all things Gothic, is the award-winning UK jewellery designer Stephen Webster who presents us yet another aweinspiring collection of jewels, this time inspired by the ‘Cheapside Hoard’ the world’s largest Elizabethan and Jacobean jewellery discovered in london in 1912. From it we ‘dangle’ the brand’s alluring Crystal Haze earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with green agate, quarts, emeralds, green tourmalines and diamonds.

Offering you the perfect day-time or evening time accessory from its highly popular Jaipur collection is renowned Italian jewellery brand Marco Bicego. Featuring lapis and fashioned in 18k yellow gold settings, they are a definite steal this summer. The distinctive uniqueness of the brand remains a casual charm marked by timeless and artisanal craftsmanship, combining old world traditions with contemporary flair. Taking inspiration from Venetian origins and natural surroundings, the talented designer has been championing the art of jewelry making since 1958. Bicego’s hand-twisted coil technique is iconic, with signature engraving throughout collections bringing a twist to the timeless elegance of gold.
Yet another Italian jeweller who has taken the world by storm with his marvellous jewellery creations is Roberto Coin. Highlighted by a hidden ruby believed to bestow mysterious protection upon its wearer, each of the maestro’s jewels is a temptation that’s hard to resist. From the eponuymous brand’s vast repertoire we pick kits glamorous Mauresque necklace. The collection is inspired by the Moorish Architecture in Spain and unfurls an enchanting array of designs evoking romance and passion. Its enticing 18k yellow gold Bollicine Diamond and White Enamel Oval Earrings for those special evenings you had in mind…

For its 125^th anniversary, the renowned diamond house, Mouawad introduced limited edition assortments from its best-selling Flower of Eternity® collection.  The line sparkles with different gradations of beautiful colours resulting in a contemporary glamour. Crafted from 18k white gold, and set with diamonds, tsavorites and multi-colored sapphires, the Flower of Eternity® new additions feature gradient pink, yellow, blue and orange designs available in pendants, earrings and rings. The result is a selection of iconic pieces perfect for every mood from daytime chic to a dazzling evening sophistication.

Make a precious catch  this season says Australian pearling pioneer Paspaley which tempts us with its pink gold Lavailer necklace. Bejewelled and gently suspended on a luxurious long chain, the enduring radiance of its pure Australian South Sea pearl is entwined in brilliant white gold and studded with opal cabochons and diamonds. Clinched by a diamond-studded bead above and shimmering opals all over, the lustrous orb dangles a keshi pearl. The Lavalier collection is inspired by the nautical ropes and nets used to harvest wild oysters evoking the freedom and wilderness of the pristine and remote waters of Australia’s north-west, with each intricate net encasing a single–hand-selected Australian South Sea pearl.

Recently, Italian fine jewelry designer Pasquale Bruni celebrated the launch of its Giardini Segreti (Secret Garden) with special guest, the lovely Burlesque dancer and actress, Dita Von Teese. The line is inspired by the secret gardens of Milan, in the heart of the city that tell stories of secret encounters, art and nature. In the splendid setting of the historical Milanese abode, Case degli Atellani, where the original vine cultivated by Leonardo da Vinci can be found, the world of dreams and femininity by Pasquale Bruni come to life. We pick its superlative ring showcasing amethysts, soft pink gemstones and pave diamonds on the petals and the leaf, with the typical shape of five-petal blooms designed to dress hands in an unusual, intriguing and feminine way. 

The transformational spirit of spring and its beautiful new beginnings are captured in a sophisticated abstract jewellery series by PANDORA, depicting the freedom and fancy of butterflies in motion. Delicate and ethereal, PANDORA’s hand-finished statement ring and pendant necklace echo fashion’s focus on glittering asymmetry and references to elements of nature. Stylised linear silhouettes in sterling silver depict the tiny miracle that is a butterfly wing gently fluttering. Graphic cut-out structures are outlined and illuminated with clear bead-set cubic zirconia to further suggest this fleeting movement. Reminiscent of the filigree motifs of bygone eras, the glamorously graphic look of the butterfly wing ring and pendant makes them

What to say about London diamond jeweler Graff’s stunning Ruby and Diamond Tassel necklace, for it leaves one simply speechless with its beauty and facetted excellence. In crafting this magnificently perfect jewellery piece, each beaded stone must be threaded in such a way that they are precisely matched in colour and quality. When worn, the three dimensional tassel provides a seductive movement whilst a unique cabochon ruby embraced by lustrous diamonds forms the centre of the vibrant jewel. As if this were not enough to stop one one their tracks, an arresting pair of rich ruby tassel earrings complement this stunning necklace.

The Versace Fine Jewellery collection is full of pieces of pure luxury and the most extraordinary craftsmanship. With this collection, artistic director Donatella Versace brings together the world’s most precious gemstones to create hand-crafted pieces that reflect both the brand’s legendary heritage, and the allure and sophistication of the Versace world today. Each of its seven, Medusa Idol necklaces features a different precious gem of a different colour, redolent with intricate yet fluid Barocco flowers. These flowers are interlaced with curlicues of Acanthus leaves and their own little flowers, sprinkled with diamonds interspersed with amethyst, rose quartz and yellow quartz.