198 <strong>Manifesto</strong> blue print flash May - June 2015 199 LINKS OF LONDON’S WIMBLEDON RACKET NECKLACE We don’t have to tell you that Wimbledon is one helluva classy event – Google for images of the spectator stand and it looks like folks were dressed straight off a Ralph Lauren catalogue. After all, club members and players have to adhere to strict dress codes which are unheard of even at top-notch dining establishments. While we can only guess your outfit choices to the epic two-week event, we do know what will earn the approval of others faster than a Serena Williams serve: a yellow gold pendant necklace by Links of London, the official jeweller of this tennis spectacle. The pendant is fashioned after a tennis racket and flaunts speckles of diamonds in the position of its strings – basically the only symbol of love of this sport you need to be flaunting come game day. And trust us, it goes with everything you’re probably thinking of wearing to centre court. BOUCHERON’S SERPENT BOHÈME BANGLE You’re looking at a classic that has been in the French jeweller’s history books since 1968. The thing about buying iconic jewellery is that there isn’t a season pegged to its purchase – it was popular then, it is still popular now. And that’s the good news, because we all need jewellery in our possession that can be called into action at a moment’s notice without looking out of place at brunch or a ball. This Serpent Bohème bangle by Boucheron fits the bill in status and style. It is offered in white gold and set with pavé diamonds so that it stands out with your white tee on the weekend and that white gown on the red carpet. www.boucheron.com www.linksoflondon.com JOHN HARDY’S PALU DISC NECKLACE If jewellery is a symbol of love, these Palu necklaces by John Hardy is a result of it. These textured dots of sterling silver that mimic the shimmer of moving water are the creations of husband-and-wife teams of artisans at the workshop. The teamwork involves the wife softening the material over flame before the husband hammers the Palu finish on the sterling silver – and yes, it might be as romantic as that pottery scene in Ghost. www.johnhardy.com GEORG JENSEN’S ARGENTUM BANGLE Simplicity is your forte so if you could choose a uniform for life, it would be the tee and jeans combo. We hear ya. The same goes for your choice of accessory – a wristwatch for practicality and nothing fancier. Do yourself a favour and strap on just one extra arm candy – a stainless steel bangle with a hammered texture by Georg Jensen. Why? It would elevate your style from flying under the radar to a low-key cool. Well, unless you look like Robert Pattinson or Ryan Gosling, then it wouldn’t make a difference. BAUBLEBAR X ÁLE BY ALESSANDRA’S TASSEL BIB When running out of ideas in the wardrobe department, take a cue from today’s top models. After all, dressing up is part of their bread and butter and missteps are rare. One of those models we have spent countless hours studying their off-duty look is Brazilian Alessandra Ambrosio. She has not only made a home for herself on the world’s most important runways but has also recently launched a fashion and lifestyle brand named ále by Alessandra, which only goes to show she must be doing something right in her style game. Her next move is a collab with Baublebar that centres on fashion jewellery that complements festival looks (yes, Coachella is not the only music fest on the summer roster). One of our faves is this tassel bib to rein in the craziness that is your colourful summer dress. Yes, there are rows of silver chains, stones, neon fringes, resulting in an accessory that is large and heavy – just about fulfils our “go big or go home” mentality. www.baublebar.com JACK VARTANIAN’S DUO RING You’re not buying into the trend of stacking thin bands as though your sizeable ring collection requires a daily rotation on your fingers. Fair enough. Instead, you’re looking for that statement ring that is edgy but not an exaggeration of wealth. Turn to Jack Vartanian, the jeweller who has an admirable track record of creating A-lister jewellery that looks as good in the diner as they do on the red carpet. Call them rebel bling that even the likes of Maleficent would agree on. One of our recent faves is a black rhodium-plated white gold Duo Ring with a pair of teardrop rubies. The stones are positioned as an extension on the finger, a follow-up to the horizontal rings that are also popular with the designer. Wear this on the middle finger – well, just because if a lady needs to flip the bird, this will help with the dramatics. STENZHORN’S PENDANT NECKLACE It was Monsieur Christian Dior who said, “After women, flowers are the most divine creations.” If that’s not reason enough to base your buys on a floral theme for every season, then we don’t know what it means to make logical purchases anymore. That said, spring is elected as the season where the number of blooms in our must-buy list is comprehensible. One of the heavy hitters includes Stenzhorn’s pendant necklace that mimics a gorgeous blossom featuring 4.15 carats of diamonds and 9.90 carats of sapphires. Each petal mimics the fragility of the real flower thanks to the invisible setting of its blue sapphires. Simply divine, no? www.stenzhorn.com POMELLATO’S M’AMA NON M’AMA RINGS If you were under the impression that all of your jewellery must look like a costume piece from a Lady Gaga or Katy Perry music video, then it’s time for a reality check. Not all of your buys have to break the internet and blind the room; it’s best if they represent a part of your story too. New to this? Start by acquiring jewellery with your birthstone. If you’re unsure, pick Pomellato as this Italian jeweller has the uncanny ability to make semi-precious stones the focus on your finger – and each piece looks like serious fun too. Try on for size the new rose gold cocktail rings that flaunt centre stones such as peridot, garnet, adularia, amethyst, and green tourmaline, just to name a few. The second part of the surprise is that each coloured stone also represents an emotion namely passion, desire, jealousy, hope, joy, and pleasure, among others. Which one is yours? www.pomellato.com www.georgjensen.com www.jackvartanian.com