02 November 2016
The Meiji era (1868-1912) marked the end of isolation and the opening up of Japan to the West, which in turn discovered this largely unknown country. Since that time, Western jewelers seeking new inspiration have continued to interpret this country’s emblematic designs and imagery, like the orchid, origami, Mount Fuji or Noh Theater masks.
Garaude - Earrings inspired by Hokusai's "The Wave", made of titanium and diamonds
Lydia Courteille - Buddha head made of carved red coral, surrounded by enamel
Maison Auclert - Bracelet set with a pair of 17th century menuki (Japanese sword ornaments)
Tiara realized by Mikimoto, the inventor of cultured pearls and Hello Kitty brand
René Lalique loves the orchid, a Japanese flower, made of carved ivory - ca 1903-1904
Silvia Furmanovich - Bracelets with netsuke made of carved bone
Sylvie Corbelin - In the middle of the cuff, a cameo made of ivory, depicting a Noh Theater mask
Van Cleef and Arpels - Clip depicting a Japanese garden
Vhernier - Cuff made of folded pink gold, like origami
Bulgari - "Fuji-Yama" brooch made of gold, platinum and multicolor enamel - 1971
For Fenty, Rihanna has reinterpreted the cameo: the profile of a wavy-haired Greco-Roman goddess is replaced with one of an African woman
Exhibited for the first time ever, this natural pearl, the oldest known in the world, is one of the most moving pieces in the show “10,000 Years of...
At the Mazlo gallery, you can see the work of Marie Masson. The young designer explores and disrupts gender issues with a series of brooches based on male...
At Dior, Victoire de Castellane is particularly fond of applying asymmetry to earrings. With her, a pair of earrings no longer consists of inseparable twins.
The first book of Marie-Hélène de taillac provides a taste of her world, with iconic photos of her designs and texts by some of her friends.
At nearly 100, Iris Apfel has dreamed up a jewelry collection with porcelain specialist Bernardaud. In terms of style, age doesn’t count!