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Masterpiece jewellery highlights
The summer in London has been brightened up with Masterpiece 2016, which plays host to some of the best art, antiques, jewellery and design on the market right now. Its glamorous surroundings are a fitting tribute to the exhibitors showcasing their works of art to the evermore discerning art connoisseurs and buyers. As usual it has been hard to choose my top picks, but this is a selection of jewels that immediately caught my eye.
Symbolic and Chase: van cleef imitation necklace wholesale JAR coloured sapphire and diamond brooch Designed as a domed stylised tulip, pav set with graduated hues of purple and pink sapphires, suspending a pear shaped diamond weighing 7.51 carats from two interlocking diamond set loops, embellished with a motif mirroring the surmount, signed JAR Paris. Accompanied by a GIA certificate stating that the diamond van cleef arpels imitation necklace is D colour, Internally Flawless and Type II A.
Also showcasing at Symbolic and Chase is a stunning Michelle Ong brooch beautifully set with Burmese rubies. The articulating fish tail is cleverly set with rose cut diamonds, which gives a feeling of movement as if the fish is swimming in the ocean. This attention to detail is what makes Michelle Ong's jewellery stand out from the crowd.
Grima: Lei necklace, 2011 Modelled after the original 'Lei' Necklace, winner of the De Beers Diamonds International Awards in 1965 and the Duke of Edinburgh Prize for Elegant Design in 1966 van cleef arpels alhambra imitation necklace and modelled by Bond Girl Ursula Andress, this necklace was made by the same master goldsmith in yellow gold textured wire and set with 16.84 carats of brilliant cut diamonds. Along with this craftsmanship, it is the fluidity of this necklace that caught my eye.
Wallace Chan: cicada brooch The innovative Chinese designer and craftsman is a welcome newcomer to Masterpiece. Wallace Chan's stand is transformed into a magical world where art and nature meets jewellery. The cicada is used as a significant cultural symbol in Chinese history as they are seen as the representation of noble character in the eyes of ancient Chinese scholars. This very large brooch/sculpture, made of imperial jadeite, lavender jade, ruby and fancy coloured diamonds, is a superb example of where Wallace has pushed the boundaries of craftsmanship.
Van Cleef Arpels: vitrail mystery setting brooch Van Cleef Arpels has excelled, as always, in its engineering skills, always challenging its craftsmen to push existing techniques to new heights. This brooch is made with one such technique called vitrail mystery setting, meaning 'stained glass', as it evokes similar artistry. This time the stones slide along tubular runners that are not in straight lines but curved, challenging the craftsman and the lapidary to cut and fit the stones to achieve a quite remarkable fluidity. This is the second piece to have been made with this technique.
Wartski: Philippe Wolfers butterfly brooch Butterflies are a popular motif in the show this year but what is so wonderful is that they are all so different. This particular brooch could be seen to be contemporary, but in fact it was made over 100 years ago and is attributed to Philippe Wolfers, the Belgian art nouveau jeweller. The wings are carved horn which was a material art nouveau jewellers turned to, turning the most humble and inexpensive material into works of art. It is applied with rose cut diamonds and enamel, and the body of the moth is a female form, a reoccurring theme in the Art Nouveau period. It symbolises nature bursting with new life, while also depicting a struggling winged female which reflected the hard won emancipation of women and their changing role in society at the time.
Didier: Adam Paxon necklace Visiting Didier's stand, one can expect to see splendid, unique jewels that are completely different to the jewellery one is more familiar with. This year it does not disappoint. This extraordinary necklace is a fabulous example of anartist thinking outside the box by using unconventional materials that have been transformed into a wearable work of art. Made by Adam Paxon in 2009, the piece is made of acrylic, lacquer, epoxy, enamel and acrylic paint. Paxon has always been fascinated with the way artwork can connect to the body and has always wanted his jewels to be treated as couture. As such, they are all one of a kind and are certainly conversation starters.
Hemmerle: gold, diamond and pearltassel earrings There is always a feeling of anticipation when walking onto the Hemmerle stand, for each year the Hemmerle family never fails to impress with innovative designs. The expertise of their craftsmen is exemplary: no matter what the material, whether it is organic, concrete, copper vca imitation necklace or a humble pebble, it is transformed together with various precious metals and exquisite gems into stunning jewels that are sophisticated and yet discreet. This is jewellery that empowers the discerning and confident women and without doubt no collection is complete without a Hemmerle jewel.
Verdura: sapphire bracelet Verdura's stand is a kaleidoscope of sumptuous colour and this cuff demonstrates a wonderful use of various natural coloured cabochon sapphires which really speak to you, enticing the senses. Fulco Santo Stefano della Cerda, Duke of Verdura (1898 1978) was born in Palermo to a legendary and eccentric noble family. His career as a jewellery designer was launched circa 1919 when he began collaborating with Coco Chanel. In 1934 he left for New York where he began working with Paul Flato and by 1939 Verdura opened his own salon, where established and discerning clients sought his multi coloured gold jewels. Verdura's name lives on through wonderful jewels that are created today, based on his original designs.
The summer in London has been brightened up with Masterpiece 2016, which plays host to some of the best art, antiques, jewellery and design on the market right now. Its glamorous surroundings are a fitting tribute to the exhibitors showcasing their works of art to the evermore discerning art connoisseurs and buyers. As usual it has been hard to choose my top picks, but this is a selection of jewels that immediately caught my eye.
Symbolic and Chase: van cleef imitation necklace wholesale JAR coloured sapphire and diamond brooch Designed as a domed stylised tulip, pav set with graduated hues of purple and pink sapphires, suspending a pear shaped diamond weighing 7.51 carats from two interlocking diamond set loops, embellished with a motif mirroring the surmount, signed JAR Paris. Accompanied by a GIA certificate stating that the diamond van cleef arpels imitation necklace is D colour, Internally Flawless and Type II A.
Also showcasing at Symbolic and Chase is a stunning Michelle Ong brooch beautifully set with Burmese rubies. The articulating fish tail is cleverly set with rose cut diamonds, which gives a feeling of movement as if the fish is swimming in the ocean. This attention to detail is what makes Michelle Ong's jewellery stand out from the crowd.
Grima: Lei necklace, 2011 Modelled after the original 'Lei' Necklace, winner of the De Beers Diamonds International Awards in 1965 and the Duke of Edinburgh Prize for Elegant Design in 1966 van cleef arpels alhambra imitation necklace and modelled by Bond Girl Ursula Andress, this necklace was made by the same master goldsmith in yellow gold textured wire and set with 16.84 carats of brilliant cut diamonds. Along with this craftsmanship, it is the fluidity of this necklace that caught my eye.
Wallace Chan: cicada brooch The innovative Chinese designer and craftsman is a welcome newcomer to Masterpiece. Wallace Chan's stand is transformed into a magical world where art and nature meets jewellery. The cicada is used as a significant cultural symbol in Chinese history as they are seen as the representation of noble character in the eyes of ancient Chinese scholars. This very large brooch/sculpture, made of imperial jadeite, lavender jade, ruby and fancy coloured diamonds, is a superb example of where Wallace has pushed the boundaries of craftsmanship.
Van Cleef Arpels: vitrail mystery setting brooch Van Cleef Arpels has excelled, as always, in its engineering skills, always challenging its craftsmen to push existing techniques to new heights. This brooch is made with one such technique called vitrail mystery setting, meaning 'stained glass', as it evokes similar artistry. This time the stones slide along tubular runners that are not in straight lines but curved, challenging the craftsman and the lapidary to cut and fit the stones to achieve a quite remarkable fluidity. This is the second piece to have been made with this technique.
Wartski: Philippe Wolfers butterfly brooch Butterflies are a popular motif in the show this year but what is so wonderful is that they are all so different. This particular brooch could be seen to be contemporary, but in fact it was made over 100 years ago and is attributed to Philippe Wolfers, the Belgian art nouveau jeweller. The wings are carved horn which was a material art nouveau jewellers turned to, turning the most humble and inexpensive material into works of art. It is applied with rose cut diamonds and enamel, and the body of the moth is a female form, a reoccurring theme in the Art Nouveau period. It symbolises nature bursting with new life, while also depicting a struggling winged female which reflected the hard won emancipation of women and their changing role in society at the time.
Didier: Adam Paxon necklace Visiting Didier's stand, one can expect to see splendid, unique jewels that are completely different to the jewellery one is more familiar with. This year it does not disappoint. This extraordinary necklace is a fabulous example of anartist thinking outside the box by using unconventional materials that have been transformed into a wearable work of art. Made by Adam Paxon in 2009, the piece is made of acrylic, lacquer, epoxy, enamel and acrylic paint. Paxon has always been fascinated with the way artwork can connect to the body and has always wanted his jewels to be treated as couture. As such, they are all one of a kind and are certainly conversation starters.
Hemmerle: gold, diamond and pearltassel earrings There is always a feeling of anticipation when walking onto the Hemmerle stand, for each year the Hemmerle family never fails to impress with innovative designs. The expertise of their craftsmen is exemplary: no matter what the material, whether it is organic, concrete, copper vca imitation necklace or a humble pebble, it is transformed together with various precious metals and exquisite gems into stunning jewels that are sophisticated and yet discreet. This is jewellery that empowers the discerning and confident women and without doubt no collection is complete without a Hemmerle jewel.
Verdura: sapphire bracelet Verdura's stand is a kaleidoscope of sumptuous colour and this cuff demonstrates a wonderful use of various natural coloured cabochon sapphires which really speak to you, enticing the senses. Fulco Santo Stefano della Cerda, Duke of Verdura (1898 1978) was born in Palermo to a legendary and eccentric noble family. His career as a jewellery designer was launched circa 1919 when he began collaborating with Coco Chanel. In 1934 he left for New York where he began working with Paul Flato and by 1939 Verdura opened his own salon, where established and discerning clients sought his multi coloured gold jewels. Verdura's name lives on through wonderful jewels that are created today, based on his original designs.
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