REAL MAGIC
Don’t we all just love the concept of magic being real? Through the finesse of Cartier’s spell as a jeweller, flora and fauna are true to form, reptilian windings are so sinuous that they seem to actually be moving, leaves look like they are trembling in the breeze, and nature comes to life. Karachi explains that in the Disa bracelet, realism is achieved “with a wealth of precious materials that feel and look lifelike, and that evoke emotions”. On the Disa bracelet, green beryl, green tourmalines, cabochon-cut star pink rubies from Burma, ruby beads, cabochon-cut rubies and brilliantcut diamonds mimic a bucolic scene. My magical journey ends with the unforgettable and opulent Rajasthan necklace that’s named for the ancient stronghold of the Mughal Empire. In Tutti Frutti style, the piece shows off a 136.97-carat carved Colombian emerald in a slightly convex cushion shape with a dainty floral motif engraving on it. Talk about an abundant harvest. And always as proof that there’s real magic in every Cartier design, the bib of the necklace, composed of rubies, sapphires and emeralds carved in natural forms and all also engraved with floral motifs, can be removed. This heavyweight choker is made up of 48 gadrooned emerald beads harvested from the Panshir mines of Afghanistan. Spinning Cartier’s brand of magic is all in day’s work for Karachi. “It’s about catching colours in white light, capturing the movement of a floating dandelion, achieving the sinuous movement of an animal, and even mimicking grand buildings in terms of construction and architecture.”