Year of the Rabbit: Jewels to Welcome the Lunar New Year

January 16, 2023

9 min read

On January 22, 2023, we will all wave goodbye to the roaring Year of the Tiger and open our arms to the much-needed calm, stability and balance of the Year of the Rabbit. Here is a beautiful selection of watches and jewels that bring nature’s bouncing bundle of joy to life…

The year 2022 was characterised by the growth, dynamism and strength of the tiger. A year of productivity and accomplishments but also, to a certain extent, restlessness and grind. 2023 replaces the dominating presence of big cat energy with that of a much smaller yet brilliant little animal – the rabbit.

Piaget Altiplano Zodiac the year of the rabbit Chinese New Year watch in white gold

Known as the most pleasant and tender of the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac, the rabbit is a gentle yet resilient creature that is known for moving steadily towards its goal no matter the obstacles in its path. Those born under this sign are said to be kind and earnest individuals with charismatic personalities who, behind their sweet and soft appearances, hide quiet confidence and strength.

Lydia Courteille La Vie en Rose High Jewellery collection pieces in rose gold, black diamond and pink morganite

According to Chinese astrologers, the upcoming Year of the Rabbit will be ruled by Yin, the passive principle of the universe, which will manifest itself through relaxation, fluidity and quietness. The Lunar New Year on January 22 will bring a wave of calm, confidence and ease – all things we desperately need. Many predict the year will also involve more pleasurable travel and retreats… did someone say spa holiday?

Dior Grand Soir Year of the Rabbit watch in gold, mother of pearl and diamond

The Dior Grand Soir Year of the Rabbit watch is a limited edition of 88 pieces

In keeping with these predictions, I believe we all need some timelessly fun, light and easy pieces to pack in our jewellery travel boxes this year. The selection of timepieces and jewels below is full of elegant, colourful and joyful pieces. Enjoy!

Roberto Coin •

Rabbit ring in white gold, brown diamond, blue sapphire, orange sapphire and natural green garnet

Mimi So •

Wonderland Pink Opal Bunny ring in gold, hand-carved light pink opal and diamond

Monan •

Bunny ring in gold, white gold, onyx, pink sapphire and diamond

Loquet London •

Loquet in yellow gold, precious gemstones and diamond

Anita Ko •

Rabbit pendant in gold and diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels •

Lapins clips in white gold, emerald, onyx, snowflake obsidian, and diamond

Buccellati •

Rabbit brooch in white gold, pearl and diamond

Mikimoto •

Rabbit brooch in gold, white gold and pearl

Chopard •

L.U.C XP Urushi Year of the Rabbit in ethical rose gold, Urushi lacquer and diamond

Harry Winston •

Premier Chinese New Year Automatic 36mm in rose gold and diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels •

Lady Duo de Lapins watch in white gold, diamond, emerald, lapis lazuli, mother-of-pearl, sapphire and tsavorite

Raymond C. Yard •

Rabbit Waiter brooch in gold, white gold, coloured gemstones and diamond

Lydia Courteille •

Lapin Rose necklace in white gold, tourmaline, pink sapphire and diamond

Qeelin •

Rabbit pendant in gold and diamond

Ulysse Nardin •

Special Edition Classico Rabbit watch in rose gold, ruby, Champlevé enamel and cloisonné enamel

Vacheron Constantin •

Métiers d’Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Rabbit watch in platinum and enamel

Pragnell •

Baroque Pearl Rabbit brooch in gold, pearl, coloured gemstones and diamond

Yvonne Leon •

Rabbit earrings in gold, ruby and diamond

Lylie •

Engraved Rabbit pendant and Belcher chain in Gold and diamond

Chopard •

Happy Sport Year of the Rabbit in ethical rose gold and diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels •

Lucky Animals Rabbit clip in rose gold, mother-of-pearl, obsidian and onyx

RedLine •

Mini Pure Rabbit bracelet in gold and diamond

WORDS

Katerina Perez is a jewellery insider, journalist and brand consultant with more than 15 years’ experience in the jewellery sector. Paris-based, Katerina has worked as a freelance journalist and content editor since 2011, writing articles for international publications. To share her jewellery knowledge and expertise, Katerina founded this website and launched her @katerina_perez Instagram in 2013.

BRANDS:

Yvonne Leon Van Cleef&Arpels Vacheron Constantin Ulysse Nardin Roberto Coin RedLine Raymond C. Yard Queelin Qeelin Pragnell Piaget Monan Mimi So Mikimoto Lylie Lydia Courteille Loquet London Harry Winston Graff Diamonds Dior Chopard Buccellati Briony Raymond Anita Ko

JEWELLERY TYPE:

Watches Ring Pendant Necklace Earrings Brooch

MADE WITH:

Tourmaline Sapphire Pink opal Onyx obsidian Mother-of-pearl Lapis lazuli Gold Enamel Emerald Diamonds Baroque Pearl

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