Centurion United Kingdom Winter 2022

|Objects| A glimpse into

|Objects| A glimpse into the creation of the Entrelacs Mystérieux bracelet, set with diamonds and sapphires The Mystery setting’s purpose in this collection is as a lush foil to the scintillating diamonds – but it also creates wonders of design butts up against the next. Choosing the stones is a gemmological masterwork, as those in each piece must match each other exactly in colour, depth and size. Traditionally, the setting’s deep richness, almost like fabric, has been used to depict features of haute couture such as draping or ribbon. In the Legend of Diamonds collection, its purpose is as a lush foil to the scintillating diamonds but it also creates wonders of design. The largest oval diamond of 79.35 carats does not outshine the glowing folded ruby “ribbon” on which it lies in the Atours Mystérieux necklace, while the geometric emerald, sapphire and diamond structure of the Chevron Mystérieux looks like a piece of Art Deco heraldry from which hang, in contrast, three curvaceous peardrop diamonds, one over 31 carats, the others over 12. Like much of the collection, this necklace is transformable – the central diamonds can be removed, the main one worn on a chain while the other two can grace matching earrings. Necklaces are the standouts, but this is a full collection, from the sinuous Double Ruban Mystérieux brooch through the bold Entrelacs bracelet to the romantic Duo Mystérieux ring. For Van Cleef & Arpels, it is a unique expression of their creativity. Nicolas Bos says, modestly, that he is “proud of the collection. Thanks to the work of all our teams, I think we have successfully shown that an exceptional diamond can be the starting point for an extraordinary collection that is a milestone for us.” It is truly a feat of art – and one that has a supreme work of nature as its heart. PHOTOS © VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 60 CENTURION-MAGAZINE.COM

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