Nature’s bounty of flora, fauna and fantastical phenomena continue to nourish the collections of high jewelers and has them bursting with ideas.
Northern Lights at David Morris, southern Africa’s magnificent wildlife with De Beers or delicate leafy brooches as supple as embroideries for Boucheron were among the directions explored during the most recent haute joaillerie presentations in Europe.
Gemstones rare or repurposed were also a focus, ranging from the exceptional Mozambique rubies of Graff and black opals at Dior to Louis Vuitton’s Umba sapphires and two takes on turquoises seen in designs by Cartier and independent jeweler Lydia Courteille.
For Rouvenat, the stunners sourced from dormant stocks that date back decades became the principal subject of the Frame line, reinterpreting the idea of a halo with a graphic band of lacquer and diamonds.
Juicy and colorful gemstones were also prominent throughout the high jewelry season, with examples including the blooming floral cluster that was showcased by sapphire specialist Avani Paris. Throughout, transformation continued to be a winning feature for investment pieces that paid off.
