Editorial: Flowers for those who want to see them

September 15, 2017

By Katerina Perez

3 min read

Creative Direction and Jewellery Styling: Karina Rikun & Katerina Perez // Photographer: Tom Claisse @ Almakarina Photo Agency www.almakarina.com

There are always flowers for those who want to see them. – Henri Matisse

Chanel Sunset Camelia Brooch in white and rose gold with 3.07 ct Padparadscha sapphire, opals and diamonds

Chanel Sunset Camelia Brooch in white and rose gold with 3.07 ct Padparadscha sapphire, opals and diamonds

Mellerio Dits Meller Luxuriante ring with a sapphire and diamonds from the Medicis collection
Mellerio Dits Meller Luxuriante ring with a sapphire and diamonds from the Medicis collection
Cindy Chao Butterfly Earrings in diamonds from the 10th Anniversary Butterfly collection

Cindy Chao Butterfly Earrings in diamonds from the 10th Anniversary Butterfly collection

Piaget Rose Necklace with 527 diamonds totalling 47.36 ct
Piaget Rose Necklace with 527 diamonds totalling 47.36ct
Fly brooch by Buccellati in openwork white gold, “rigato” engraved, set with a pearl and 108 rose-cut diamonds;   Van Cleef&Arpels Socrate Bouquet ring with 132 round diamonds totalling 2.72 carats set in white gold

Fly brooch by Buccellati in openwork white gold, “rigato” engraved, set with a pearl and 108 rose-cut diamonds; Van Cleef&Arpels Socrate Bouquet ring with 132 round diamonds totalling 2.72 carats set in white gold

Buccellati Leaf Brooch composed of six leaves in white gold, 'segrinato' engraved, with central shiny venations in red gold, and three yellow gold flowers set with rose-cut diamonds and openwork venations
Buccellati Leaf Brooch composed of six leaves in white gold, 'segrinato' engraved, with central shiny venations in red gold, and three yellow gold flowers set with rose-cut diamonds and openwork venations
Mellerio Dits Meller Eclats de Lys brooch with pink sapphires and diamonds

Mellerio Dits Meller Eclats de Lys brooch with pink sapphires and diamonds

Cindy Chao summer butterfly ring with diamonds, rubies and rhodolites from the 10th Anniversary Butterfly collection
Cindy Chao summer butterfly ring with diamonds, rubies and rhodolites from the 10th Anniversary Butterfly collection
Dior Joaillerie Pré Catelan ring with a carved amethyst and diamonds

Dior Joaillerie Pré Catelan ring with a carved amethyst and diamonds

Morphee Joaillerie Bleeding Heart brooch with pear-shaped rubellite 7.97ct, rubies, sapphires and diamonds
Morphee Joaillerie Bleeding Heart brooch with pear-shaped rubellite 7.97ct, rubies, sapphires and diamonds

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