JEWELLERY

Bracelets, rings and earrings may be delightful to wear, but no jewellery makes such an impression as a showstopping necklace

Neck Candy

TIFFANY & CO.

This singularly unique necklace from Tiffany’s Blue Book collection carries a surprise that’s only apparent on closer inspection. From afar, it looks like a tennis necklace with gemstones encased in rectangular settings, but study the diamonds (40 carats in all) that sit within their angular frames and you’d realise that they comprise a mixture of cuts – emerald, cushion, oval, pear and square. It’s like a secret that’s privy only to the wearer of the necklace and those who are near her.

CHAUMET

A high-jewellery necklace doesn’t always have to be colourful and set with gobstopper gems to make an unforgettable impression – though, it does have to be encrusted with diamonds. The Étoiles Étoiles necklace from the Les Ciels de Chaumet collection proves this point by channelling all the drama into its central pendant, enchanting all who lay eyes on it with its scintillating shower of six-pointed stars.

CHANEL FINE JEWELLERY

“Coco” Chanel’s romance with the Russian Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovich sets the scene for a passionate story told through a collection of charming and feminine jewellery. The Sarafane necklace from the Le Paris Russe de Chanel high-jewellery collection encircles the neck with diamonds, pearls and white gold, taking the likeness of an intricately designed lace collar.

GRAFF

The Inspired by Twombly collection is a Graff jewellery line that features American artist Cy Twombly’s signature squiggle as a prominent motif in all the pieces. Here, we see a simpler take on his trademark loops that’s accentuated with a focal, cushion-cut 32.33-carat blue sapphire. Baguette diamonds go round the circumference of the necklace, creating an elegant contrast to the gigantic central stone.

CARTIER

The Théia necklace from Cartier’s Magnitude highjewellery collection may have a classic Y-shaped drop, but plays with a dialogue between unusual pairings of gemstones. It features seven round Colombian emeralds – four of which are nestled within rock-crystal motifs that are faceted on their reverse to enhance the shine of the precious green gemstones they hold. Each circular motif is punctuated with tiny onyx triangles to create the maison’s signature green-and-black colour combination.

BOUCHERON

The Torque necklace from the Paris vu du 26 high-jewellery collection stands out with its bold, contemporary form. There’s a good reason for its resemblance to a cuff for the wrist – it was actually inspired by a bracelet from Boucheron’s archives that’s been revisited in this new collection and given a twist with onyx, rock crystal and diamonds.