Yin and Yang: Complementary contrasts in precious jewels
‘The dance between darkness and light will always remain— the stars and the moon will always need the darkness to be seen, the darkness will just not be worth having without the moon and the stars.’ – C. JoyBell C.
Creative direction and photography: Turi Lovik Kirknes // Jewellery stylist: Katerina Perez // Hand models: Katerina Perez and Emma // Retoucher: Alina Kovban
Garrard ‘Jewelled Vault’ ring with sapphire, and round and pear cut diamonds in 18k white gold // Garrard ‘Jewelled Vault’ ring with 8.08ct cushion cut sapphire and diamonds in 18k white gold
Chanel 'Coco Crush' cuff and rings, all in diamonds and white gold
Clockwise from top to centre: Moussaieff cuff with 26.75ct fancy yellow diamonds and 48.02ct colourless diamonds, Messika ‘Angel’ Toi & Moi ring with diamonds, Mousaieff bracelet with 34.90ct pear cut diamonds, David Morris watch with diamonds and mother of pearl dial, De Beers 'London' ring from the 'Thames Path' collection with pear cut feature diamond and accenting diamonds, Boucheron 'Soliel Radiant' ring with diamonds and 18k white gold, YOKO London cuff with Akoya pearls and 10.41ct diamonds
Fabergé ‘Regalia’ bracelet from the ‘Imperiale’ collection with round, pear cut cut Mozambique rubies and 22.20ct diamonds in platinum // Fabergé trilogy ring from ‘The Three Colours of Love’ collection, with cushion cut 3.00ct ruby and diamonds set in platinum
Calleija hand crafted ring with 5.06ct emerald cut diamond in platinum and 18k rose gold // Calleija ‘Black Orchid’ ring with 36.25ct pear shaped black diamond, colourless diamonds, pink and blue sapphires in 18k white gold // De Beers 'London' ring from the 'Thames Path' collection with pear cut feature diamond and accenting diamonds // Boucheron ring ‘Soleil Radiant’ ring with diamonds in18k white gold // Messika ‘Move Romane' ring with diamonds and 18k white gold
Left to right: Calleija hand crafted ring with 5.06ct emerald cut diamond in platinum and 18k rose gold, David Morris ‘Gardenia’ necklace with pear cut and brilliant diamonds in 18k white gold, Calleija ‘Millenia’ 2.43ct cushion cut light pink diamond, with Argyle pink diamonds and colourless diamond halos in platinum and 18k rose gold
Bvlgari High Jewellery brooch with Tahitian pearls, mother of pearl inserts and diamonds in 18k rose gold
Chopard ‘Red Carpet’ collection bracelet with diamonds, sapphires and pear cut tanzanites in 18k white gold
From left to right: De Beers 'Phenomena', 'Aura' and 'Classic Lines' bracelets with diamonds and 'London' ring from the 'Thames Path' collection with pear cut feature diamond and accenting diamonds
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Turi Lovik Kirknes is London-based photographer, she specializes in fine jewellery photography, combining technical precision with artistic vision. A graduate of the London College of Fashion, she creates striking images that capture the beauty and craftsmanship of each piece.
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