JEWELRY LOVE AFFAIR | A beautiful contrast

Description

I love the contrast in these jewels. The first two seem pretty tough, yet there is one thing that betrays their delicacy. The metal and the wood in the bracelets highlight the splendor of diamonds.

Now take a look at the last one. It’s the opposite. You’d say it’s fragile because of the red spinels. But there is a steel band which shows its strength.

It’s like getting intrigued ’cause you think you’ve figured out its true nature in the first place. But then you realize it has a different effect on you and eventually you can see why. Charming!

1. Rare Diamond Cuff Bangle, ‘TORQUE’, Rene Boivin, 1937,

2. Wood Cuff featuring six oval-cut diamonds weighing a total of 6.06 carats. Mounted in ebony wood, platinum, and 18k rose gold.

3. Chrysanthemum Bracelet featuring 7 round brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing a total of 14.30 carats, with additional pavé set spinels. Mounted in 18k rose gold and steel.

Via Sotheby’s (click on the descriptions for more details)