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ater this Summer, the Joaillerie Paris sale offers as fabulous a catalogue as ever, featuring exceptional lots from some of jewelry's most celebrated designers. Scroll down for a guide to the key trends to look for from whimsical nature-inspire pieces to eye-catching oversized necklaces.
Jewels and Pietra Dura
The onyx and the deep black, the lapis-lazuli and the sequined blue or the coral and the shades of orange – these are a few examples of the amazing rainbow from the hard stones. What a delight when jewelers choose to marry them with the traditional sapphires, rubies or diamonds. The vibrant colours make a real impact and the sky is the limit. A coral rose with diamond dew, a jade duck with gold wings, a lapis-lazuli flower with ruby cabochons...anything becomes possible.
Jewels and Nature
Flora has always been an unlimited source of inspiration for artists and craftsmen alike. Jewelers have in turn created very stylized or naturalistic pieces with a simplistic form, which can be found in Egyptian jewelry or from the 19th century. This style is the opposite of the realism that can be found in enameled jewelry of the 18th century, which has now been reinterpreted by Art Nouveau, with sinuous curves responding to translucent enamels. Nowadays, flora remains one of the main themes that one can still find in jewelers’ creations, constantly reworking nature’s forms.
Fashion's Love Affair with Pearls
“Pearls will make you glow like moonlight” is the motto of the famous Gabrielle Chanel. The pearl was known as the Queen of gemstones in ancient times and the renowned Fayum portrait known as "L'Européenne" and exhibited at the Louvre, is a good illustration of the importance of the pearl. The catwalks of the 2020s have demonstrated that pearls are always a must-have. Necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets; small, large, round, barocco, white, grey – you can find pearls everywhere.
Oversized Necklaces
Necklaces have been one of the most popular adornments since ancient times. Other than for ceremonial or religious purposes, a necklace may be worn for expressing status or wealth. Oversized collars immediately make us think of Cleopatra, Nefertiti or other strong women from history. In wearing these strong pieces of jewelry, there is a desire to look beautiful and powerful, and they continue to be as popular today as ever before.
Pairing Fine Jewels and Vintage Pieces with Contemporary Looks
