Tis the season for all things exquisite. This month, the extraordinary Jewellery Arabia 2022 took place and reminded us why we love all things luxury. If you plan on spoiling yourself, take a page out of our favourites and treat yourself to our top choices from Jaeger-LeCoultre or Roberto Coin.
THE ONLY ACCESSORY YOUR WRIST NEEDS
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Since 1833, Jaeger-LeCoultre has created over 1200 calibres that are truly sophisticated through their technical creativity. While all of the brand’s creations are truly sensational, there’s no denying that whether draped in enamel, engravings or gemstones, the Reverso is unfailingly unique representing the very best of Jaeger-LeCoultre. Since its creation in 1931, Reverso has created many timeless stories, establishing it as the icon of Jaeger-LeCoultre.
The newest timepieces from the Reverso line such as the recently launched Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar, preserve the legendary spirit of the original 1931 model whilst incorporating the contemporary aesthetic cues of 21st-century watchmaking. Greater depth of detail, refined execution and subtle textures define this latest release which brings a subtle touch of modern elegance to its reinterpretation of two iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre complications — the triple calendar and the Duoface. If you plan on investing in a truly iconic watch, this is definitely the way to go.
ROBERTO COIN’S EXQUISITE COLLECTIONS
A Must Have!
The celebrated luxury Italian jewellery brand, Roberto Coin, has created true masterpieces over the years. Their attention to detail and uniquely modern designs have captured our attention again with their stunning Art Decò and Venetian Princess collections.
Art Decò is one of the most successful lines in Roberto Coin’s creative spectrum. The pieces in the collection are made of geometric lines that are repeated with precision and symmetry. Tassels and chains made of irregular little spheres add a delicate touch to the collection. This mix of severity and softness makes the pieces in the Art Decò collection something unusual in the world of fine jewelry, without taking away from its aura of exclusivity.
Roberto Coin has dressed these pieces in the brand’s typical colours so that each design can convey a different style. Yellow and rose gold are the soul of every piece, decorated with mysterious black jade, delicate mother-of-pearl, intense lapis lazuli, malachite or joyful turquoise; the most opulent, haute couture version is covered in white diamonds. Just like the Art Deco movement in the 1920s, these jewels have a character that is both revolutionary and curious.
Princess, on the other hand, is the most romantic family in Roberto Coin’s creative universe. It includes Princess, Princess Flower, Diamond Princess and Royal Princess collections and, of course, Venetian Princess.
The Venetian Princess collection has a complex structure of twisted threads that are almost hidden, revealed only to the wearer. On the outside, the design is a re-interpretation of the decorations found on Venetian palaces. The play of black and white diamonds evokes a vision of the faint lights of the street lamps as they reflect off the dark waters of Venice’s canals, creating a fascinating effect.
Here, too, we can find the same twisted thread detail that decorates all the jewels of the Princess family and the Barocco line, produced in 3D, to guarantee perfection and maximum solidity. The diamonds are calibrated to ¼ of a millimeter in both diameter and depth and set by hand using a microscope. The bracelet has a double click safety clasp, to insure maximum security and solidity.
