HAUTE BIJOUX
The latest and most talked-about collections
A RELIC FOR THE FUTURE
Jewellery and art collide once again at the house of Tiffany & Co., this time in collaboration with renowned artist Daniel Arsham who produced a unique pairing to celebrate the American jeweller’s 186th anniversary. A bronze eroded Venus of Arles bust in Arsham’s “Future Relics” aesthetic encase a limited-edition T1 bracelet, which is crafted in 18K white gold, 105 diamonds and over 74 vivid green tsavorites—a nod to the signature shade of Arsham’s sculptures and Tiffany’s legacy as it was the first jeweller to introduce this gemstone to the world in 1974. “The Amalgamated Bust of Venus of Arles brings together multiple Tiffany elements to tell a story about heritage, craftsmanship and artistry, all of which are very much part of Tiffany’s identity,” said Arsham. The bust and the bracelet come in a custom Tiffany Blue art crate along with special gloves to handle these precious treasures.
WHEN EAST MEETS WEST
Local bespoke jeweller B.P. de Silva has partnered with Royal Asscher from the Netherlands for a stunning collaboration dubbed the Deco Centennial Collection that celebrates 100 years of the Art Deco movement. The lineup features nine pieces of fine and high jewellery in five themes—Twenties Tassel, Cosmic, Gilded, Luminaire and Regalia—all of which reference classic Art Deco architectural elements and with Asscher-cut diamonds as the hero gems that sport a modern twist through transformability. The Deco Centennial Luminaire Diamond Lariat necklace is a prime example with an integrated movable clasp, allowing the wearer to adjust the length of the pendant to suit the mood or more importantly, the outfit.
COLOUR CODED
Patek Philippe has endowed its Aquanaut collection with its minute repeater grand complication for the first time. The new model from the Luce Ladies’ line comes in two Haute Joaillerie versions with baguette-cut sapphires and diamonds on invisible and snow settings. While the watches share the same case diameter, movement and musical chiming gongs, the straps mark the difference. The 355R comes with a sporty rubber strap , while the 1445R has a rose gold bracelet with even more sapphires—perfect for maximalist fashionistas.
BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Bulgari showcases its expertise in jewellery craft and horological complications with not one but three new Divas’ Dream Peacock watches that take the métier d’art technique of marquetry to a whole other level. The minute and hour of Divas’ Dream Peacock is set against a backdrop of feathers neatly arranged to reveal the ‘eyes’, a symbol of wisdom in some cultures. Other wonders include the Mother-of-Pearl marquetry and the Precious marquetry jumping hours and retrograde minute, both of which highlight the peacock’s beauty.