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The Ultimate Pin-Up

By Debbie Hathway
The Fabergé x James Ganh Butterfly Brooch, inspired by the “romantic and loving surprises of Fabergé creations”, comes in 18kt white gold and incorporates a pear-shaped and round ruby, pink opal, pink sapphire, yellow sapphire and round brilliant-cut white diamond. POA, faberge.com; Murdocks, V&A Waterfront, 021 419 0302

 

The Graff Tilda’s Bow diamond high jewellery brooch in white gold is a masterpiece of diamond craftsmanship, capturing the sculptural elegance of a silk ribbon and adorned with round and baguette cut diamonds, each curve custom cut for perfect fit. POA, graff.com; Delaire Graff Estate boutique, 021 885 8160

 

The Prelude Necklace and Brooch from the Metamorphosis by De Beers collection offers three looks in one design. Alone, it’s a classically elegant white gold necklace adorned with bezel-set diamonds reminiscent of winter’s glacial beauty. With a unique pear-shaped clip, it’s a tribute to the four seasons, featuring a 10.05 carat Fancy light yellow diamond surrounded by gold strands. The clip can also be worn as a brooch. POA, debeers.co.uk

 

Louis Vuitton’s LV Dynasty Pearls Brooch showcases the brand’s craftsmanship, inspired by Pharrell Williams’ inaugural show. Featuring intertwined L and V initials, the brooch is adorned with brilliant white and blue zircons encased within a design reminiscent of an aristocratic crest, accented with ruby-hued stones and luminous pearl beads. R23 400, louisvuitton.com
The Charlie Chaplin Rose Brooch symbolises Chopard’s love of film, marking the 75th anniversary of the Cannes International Film Festival. Graced with some mobile petals, the bloom also has white diamond petals at the tip of a stem bearing black diamond leaves, a chromatic tribute to the black and white images of Charlie Chaplin fi lms. POA, chopard.com; BHH Boutique, V&A Waterfront, 021 418 1889

 

This Cartier Devant-de-corsage brooch (circa 1910) was among 250 pieces auctioned by Sotheby’s in Geneva as part of Iconic Jewels: Her Sense Of Style, one of the most important private collections of signed jewellery to come to auction. According to Sotheby’s, the partially articulated openwork bow is composed of laurel leaves and supporting flexible tassels. It is millegrain-set throughout with circular cut diamonds, enhanced with rose diamonds and accented by marquise- and pear-shaped diamonds. Estimate CHF200 000 – CHF400 000, sothebys.com, cartier.com
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