21 September 2016
The cut or shape of a gemstone is key to its value, as it enables light to pass through creating its sparkle. In her “Johara” collection, the creator of Nuun, Noorah Al Faisal, honors two of these cuts: the cushion and briolette. The crystals disappear and only their contours remain in black gold tracing set with diamonds. In the space created, earrings, rings and pendants appear.
The nose ornaments in this exhibition are nothing short of sumptuous! Whether with pendants, crab-shaped, bimetal, rounded, hammered, these decorations...
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Cartier was not merely inspired by motifs from distant cultures: the jeweler’s new creations have also often incorporated elements from old jewelry or...
Place Vendôme and the Rue de la Paix, I’ve photographed the most beautiful displays, from Cartier and Tiffany&Co. to Chanel.
Together with Mathias Kiss, Ségolène Dangleterre has created three pieces of jewelry: square bronze rings, layered and shaped like a cornice. Photo ©...