One key trend in the post-pandemic era was that celebrities began to forego jewellery on the red carpet.
Respect for not flaunting excessive wealth in the midst of a dark time and the boom of quiet luxury both played a part, with stylists opting for minimalist looks that allowed the cut, structure and material of their ensembles to take centre stage.
Gone were the days of security-protected diamonds lent by some of the world’s foremost jewellers: the only sparkle Margot Robbie and Selena Gomez needed was the twinkle in their eye.
Yet lending fine jewellery has been a core tenet of Hollywood since the 1930s. The 2019 Oscars wouldn’t have been the same without Lady Gaga wearing the lemon-hued Tiffany Diamond, last worn by the one and only Audrey Hepburn in the 1960s during the Breakfast at Tiffany’s press tour. At roughly $30 million, it would be difficult for anyone to assert the pairing was a Bad Romance.
But think where Gwyneth Paltrow might be now, had her father not purchased the princess-cut diamond choker and matching earrings she wore to the 1999 Academy Awards as a present after she won ‘Best Actress’ for Shakespeare In Love. We’re not saying lifestyle label Goop and Iron Man’s pragmatic wife Pepper Potts might never have happened, but she certainly wouldn’t have been able to wear the $165,000 diamonds set from Harry Winston as a sentimental tribute to her father for her wedding in 2018. Bruce Paltrow sadly passed away in 2003, and her finest of fine jewellery gave her the chance to celebrate his legacy.
Sometimes, it’s better to have something you own to hand when a special occasion calls, and with Spring well and truly on its way – in England, at least – it’s time to unbox the colourful gemstones and relax the dust-bag drawstring on some sculptural, nature-themed pieces of fine jewellery.
Moritz Glik’s Kaleidoscope Shakers: The Ten Fourteen Shaker Ring
Founded by the eponymous designer in 2003, Mortiz Glik has modernity at its heart.
Pay homage to your springtime seaside trips with the unique Ten Fourteen Shaker ring, handmade in New York by the Mortiz Glik artisans.
The minimalist 18-karat gold body contains blue sapphires and rose-cut diamonds held in place by a white sapphire crystal case, a signature of Mortiz Glik. Enjoy the gentle freefall of the gemstones with every gesture, the movement a replica of sea-salt splashes under mid-May sunlight.
Of course, there are matching earrings and necklaces too: find them on the brand’s website.
De Beers: Dewdrop Bangle
Founded in 1888, South African jeweller De Beers has an eye for the romantic.
Dew is a funny thing: only those who can boast a morning mindset are lucky enough to witness the fresh waters of the day before the sun rises and the glittering drops disperse. Similarly, only those who can boast elegance of taste are lucky enough to don De Beers’ Dewdrop bangle, an 18-karat gold circlet featuring two rows of round-cut micropavé diamonds with larger bezel-set diamonds held suspended on columns of gold.
Each diamond has been ethically sourced and selected by the De Beers jewellers for its brilliance, ensuring that these are dewdrops that won’t fade with the rising – or setting – of the sun.
Find it on the brand’s website in white gold, rose gold and with the matching earrings and necklace.
Shay: Rainbow Link Necklace
Shay is a jewellers based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2002 by mother-daughter duo Tania and Ladan Shayan with a playful but stylish spirit that stretches across generations.
The Link necklace is a signature of Shay’s, and this iteration is simply perfect for injecting some springtime colours into your jewellery edit after months of stormy greys and blacks.
Each link in the 18-karat yellow gold chain is covered in untreated diamonds offering a rainbow of hues to add some dopamine into your day-to-day, the colours seamlessly transitioning into the next in an ombré effect achieved by the inclusion of clear diamonds between.
Wear stacked alongside other Link necklaces for a dramatic, layered look or wear alone as a single, colourful adornment to complement your floral dresses.
Find it in other lengths and colourways here.
David Morris – Palm Ring
According to David Morris – the London jewellers founded in 1962 by the designer of the same name – florals for spring really is groundbreaking, no matter what Miranda Priestly might think.
The Palm ring’s connection to the springtime is obvious: from the moment that first daffodil pops its head out of the still-wet-from-the-last-downpour soil, those all across the lands bring out floral decorations. Here, the inspirational palm leaf is given its due, a historic symbol of peace, integrity and victory – our new springtime manifestations.
Match the fuchsia furore and slip the Palm ring on – a piece made from 18-karat yellow gold with white diamonds and rubellite gems filling out the leaves – as soon as that first garden party invitation comes through.
Of course, if your outfit requires a blue, green, black or purple, the handmade Palm ring can also come bearing turquoise, aquamarine, tourmaline, onyx and amethyst stones to mimic the vibrant hues of a rainforest. Find them here.
Redline – Illusion String Bracelet
Laetitia Cohen-Skalli brought her academic Master’s project to life in Redline, a Parisian label that blends modernity with heritage.
If only our lifelines were made from threads as sturdy as the Redline fibre, the Fates would have a difficult time cutting them and sending us on our journey across the Styx.
Each ultra-resistant string is made in the brand’s Parisian workshop and can carry up to 80kg of weight. They’re waterproof, able to be worn during exercise without fraying and won’t be damaged during sleep.
But thoughts of the Fates aren’t for the spring. What thoughts are, then? Those of the vibrant hues the Illusion bracelet is made from, with the special bands coming in 80 colourways.
At the centre of the gossamer cord lies a diamond-encrusted charm, the seven miniature gems creating the ‘illusion’ of one single stone.
Layer up the design or wear alone as a single bracelet, choosing the same hue as your dress. Fine your perfect colour coordination here.
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