SPACE TROOPER

Did you know that a nebula is a distinct body of interstellar clouds that is illuminated by starlight and produces mesmerising light spectra? Spectacularly capturing the essence of this cosmic phenomenon in a bejewelled form is the Van Cleef & Arpels Sous les Étoiles Nebuleuse Clip. The result of imaginative design, brilliant craftsmanship and an ingenious selection of stones, this brooch flaunts the marquetry technique of piecing together gold-studded onyx and gold slivers set with diamonds and mauve sapphires. They radiate outwards from the star of this piece – a fiery troidia-cut spessartite garnet of 8.18 carats. Such an unusual galatic-inspired piece is certainly poised to become an instant conversation starter.