All things bright and beautiful Posted May 11, 2021 | By Arabella Roden • Editor The popularity of coloured gemstones continues to offer jewellers a spectrum of possibilities – and new innovations in supply chain transparency are making the sector even more desirable, writes ARABELLA RODEN.
There is no denying the appeal of coloured gemstones. From the high jewellery of Paris Couture Fashion Week to Tiffany & Co.’s Blue Book Collection – the centrepiece of its annual design calendar – the spotlight in 2021 has been firmly focused on vibrant, vivid gemstones in every colour of the rainbow.
Soothing yet magnetic hues of blue and green, captured in aquamarine and emerald, were emphasised at Tasaki and David Morris, while Bucherer painted a perfect pastel picture with soft pink and purple spinel and sapphire.
Soleil de Chanel transformable ring in white and yellow gold set with diamonds by Chanel
Chanel’s latest jewellery creations follow in the footsteps of the house’s historic Bijoux de Diamants collection, which was created by none other than Gabrielle Chanel herself. This diamond-dusted roster of jewels is divided into four motifs: the comet, the sun, the feather and the ribbon. Each piece is transformable and can be worn in different ways. We’re particularly fond of the Soleil de Chanel ring, which boasts polished slabs of white and yellow gold that are arranged in the shape of diamond-set sun beams.