Feature: My Favourite Jewellery Motifs & Designs
Watch & Jewelry
March 27, 2015

Feature: My Favourite Jewellery Motifs & Designs


Part 4 | Motif & Design


Discover Beloved Motifs and Beautiful Designs


From figurative to abstract, jewelry creations delight us with their diverse expressions. Jewelry design can also be a mirror reflecting the times and the human heart. The sparkle of diamonds overlapping with falling snowflakes, delicate openwork that evokes the soft touch of a powder puff, a unique interpretation that layers the luster of flowers onto the form of a woman—we have gathered a collection of exquisite designs, each capturing something cherished. Which creation will capture your heart?


Text and Composition by Aki Nogami





CARTIER



CARTIER
A Sensual Orchid Telling of a Woman's Multifaceted Charm


Caresse d'Orchidée par Cartier is a sensual collection that likens the multifaceted charm of women to the orchid. The new creations express vibrant orchids using a rich palette of colored stones such as sapphires and amethysts. The delicate craftsmanship, capturing the softness of each petal, and the exquisite motif of a gracefully blooming flower are unique to Cartier. In addition to rings, necklaces and earrings are also available.

Caresse d'Orchidée par Cartier Ring, WG x Sapphire x Amethyst x Diamond, ¥1,617,000
Cartier Customer Service Center0120-301-757



BOUCHERON



BOUCHERON
A Powder Puff Design Evoking Glamorous Allure


Ma Jolie, meaning a beloved person's whispered call, is a collection that evokes the glamorous atmosphere of the 1950s. The powder puff-like design, discovered by artisans from the archives, is befitting of women elegantly preparing themselves over time. The smooth framework of the openwork and the invisible setting of the stones create a light impression, with a brilliance that elegantly sparkles on fingers and chests, much like a makeup palette.

Ma Jolie Ring, RG x Pink Sapphire x Diamond, ¥489,300
Ma Jolie Brooch Pendant, RG x Tourmaline x Pink Sapphire x Orange Sapphire x Yellow Sapphire x Diamond, ¥903,000, scheduled for September release
Boucheron Customer Service Tel. 03-5537-2203



VAN CLEEF & ARPELS



VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
Perlée Contour: The Maison's Playful Spirit


Van Cleef & Arpels' Alhambra, born in 1968. The Perlée collection, themed around "Perlée Contour," one of the key designs depicting a four-leaf clover, has arrived. This piece expresses the delicate detail of beaded edging, used since the 1920s, as the main design. Together with the Alhambra motif, it creates a playful and modern style. In addition to designs combining the Alhambra motif (pictured), there are also jewelry pieces that rhythmically express a cascade of gold beads.

Perlée Bangle, RG x Diamond, ¥2,520,000
Perlée Ring, WG x Diamond, ¥1,302,000
Van Cleef & Arpels Tel. 03-3569-0711



HARRY WINSTON



HARRY WINSTON
The Magic of Unmelting Snow, Falling Gently from the Sky


Diamond by the Yard, named "Diamond Snow," is a collection depicting the form of a single snowflake gently falling. Jewelry themed around "nature," a specialty of Harry Winston, carries on the tradition of the masterpiece "Winston Cluster." Like the Winston Cluster, the "Winstonian Style" setting, using an exclusive technique with extremely fine platinum wire, creates a fresh beauty as if a snowflake has landed on the skin when worn. The transparent sparkle of diamonds overlaps with the fantastical snowy scene falling from the sky.

Diamond by the Yard Earrings, Pt x Diamond, ¥5,060,000
Harry Winston Customer Information Desk0120-346-376



PIAGET



PIAGET
The Curves of Rose Petals Speak of "Eternal Femininity"


The rose, beloved by Yves Piaget, the fourth chairman of Piaget, has been a cherished flower and a source of inspiration for many Piaget creations. This jewelry, shaped after the rose "Yves Piaget," which won a gold medal at an exhibition in 1982, speaks of the "eternal femininity" hidden within the flower. The lustrous gold evokes rich femininity, and the intricate line work, reproducing even the subtle curves of the petals, suggests the delicate touch of a lovely flower. A single round brilliant-cut diamond sparkles at the center.

Magic Garden of Piaget Brooch, RG x Diamond, ¥1,617,000
Magic Garden of Piaget Ring, WG x Diamond, ¥1,449,000
Piaget Customer Desk0120-73-1874



DIOR FINE JEWELRY



DIOR FINE JEWELRY
"Eternal Love" Embodied in Jewelry Inspired by Rose Stems


The rose, a flower cherished throughout his life by founder Christian Dior. Victoire de Castellane, Artistic Director of Dior Fine Jewelry, has expressed this flower with immense imagination. The new creations in blue chalcedony from the "Rose Dior Pré Catelan" collection, featuring large, blooming roses, are striking with their candy-like sweet pastel colors. The "Bois de Rose" collection, inspired by rose stems, embodies Victoire de Castellane's sentiment of love: "The rose stem entwined around a finger is a symbol of eternal love." We also recommend layering the sweet rose flowers and modern stems for a more dazzling adornment on your hands.

Bois de Rose Ring (Half Pavé), WG x Diamond, ¥210,000
Bois de Rose Ring (Full Pavé), YG x Diamond, ¥477,750
Rose Dior Pré Catelan Ring, YG x Diamond x Blue Chalcedony, ¥535,500
Christian Dior Tel. 03-3263-2266



DAMIANI



DAMIANI
Sea Anemones with Elegant Shimmer


The motif hidden within this design, sparkling like a shooting star, is the "sea anemone," an inhabitant of the deep sea. Damiani's "Anemone" collection features jewelry that expresses even the soft tentacles of a sea anemone swaying on the seabed. When worn, the colorful gemstones sway like real sea anemones, creating an elegant sparkle with every movement. The pictured ring is adorned with color diamonds in shades of pink, yellow, and brown. There are also jewelry pieces that allow you to enjoy the white sparkle of white gold and diamonds.

Anemone Ring, White Gold x Diamond x Pink Diamond x Yellow Diamond x Brown Diamond, ¥2,887,500
Damiani Boutique Tokyo Tel. 03-5537-3336



CHOPARD



CHOPARD
A Playful Collection Featuring 150 Types of Animals


Chopard's "Animal World" is a collection with charming designs that are like a zoo, featuring many animal motifs. The bee and wolf jewelry pictured are among the 150 animal designs. The brooch, which reproduces the delicate wings and natural coloration of the body, looks as if a real bee has landed on your collar. Meanwhile, a necklace depicts the wildness of a wolf howling in the wilderness like a fantastical shadow play. These chic and modern pieces, which even Elton John was drawn to and purchased, are also recommended for men.

Brooch (Bee), WG/YG x Black & White & Yellow Diamond, ¥1,774,500 Pendant (Wolf), WG x Diamond x Black Diamond x Quartz x MOP, ¥5,439,000
Chopard Japan Press Tel. 03-5414-2520




MIKIMOTO



MIKIMOTO
Adorable Mushrooms and Delicate Vines Depict a Fantastical Forest


From Mikimoto's Christmas charity jewelry, which has been ongoing since 1997 with the wish for coexistence with nature that nurtures pearls, comes a mushroom pin brooch that brings a charmingly adorable presence. The natural colors of the mushroom are realistically expressed through a combination of Akoya pearls and tiger's eye. Additionally, the pendant with a vine motif is a new creation from the 2010 Christmas collection. The three-dimensional, delicate lines of the vines, along with the colorful gemstones that appear to glow like small lamps, evoke the image of a fantastical forest.

Christmas Charity Pin Brooch 2010 (also functions as a pendant top), RG x Akoya Pearl x Tiger's Eye, ¥52,500

*A portion of the proceeds from this product will be used for afforestation activities to combat global warming through the Japan Greenery Promotion Association. (Sales period: September 7 - December 31)


Christmas Collection 2010 Pendant, WG x Akoya Pearl x Sapphire x Garnet x Spinel x Diamond, ¥304,500 (Scheduled for early November release)
Mikimoto Customer Service Center Tel. 03-5550-5678



TASAKI



TASAKI
Pearls Shining on Your Finger, Like Balance Balls


The design, with pearls lined up in a row, evokes the image of balance balls. "Balance," born from a unique concept, is a ring with a very modern impression, combining a straight bar with round pearls. It allows you to enjoy pearl jewelry in a different style than usual, which tends to be soft and classical. The subtle charm of pearl jewelry is a perfect match for Japanese skin. This is a recommended piece for those who want to incorporate pearls into their daily wear, not just for special occasions.

"Balance" Ring (Double Row), YG x Pearl (Akoya), ¥399,000
TASAKI Ginza Main Store TASAKI Tel. 03-3289-1184
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