Pearls at Paris 27th Biennale

[JerseyPearl]

Oh my....can someone please hand me a napkin (to wipe away my drool)?

 

[Katbran]

That is just amazing.....

 

[CLICLASP]

And you now what ? there is a matched necklace !
more to come

 

[CLICLASP]

Lets' go to Van Cleef and Arpels place.
Here is a necklace called " Enchanted mirror", if you've seen it already in the press, I bring you the enchanting display among moss and fern like herbs. I hardly believe I shot this through the window ! I think jewelry loves this little camera
Necklace and detachable clip ; white gold, emeralds, sapphires and white cultured pearls.

 

[pattye]

How regal! Love the emeralds and sapphires together, and that tassel, wow~

 

[CLICLASP]

Another very cute "pompon" from Cartier, from their legacy, 1921, inspired by indian turbans ornaments mixing natural pearls and coral beads, set in platinum, yellow gold, with onyx, enamel and diamonds on a pearl chain.
I shot these pieces while the Director of legacy was doing a commented visit, a lucky moment where I could fix an appointment for the history of clasps study ...

 

[pattye]

Could that piece be any more perfect? Coral and pearls with a tassel to play with~so wearable!

 

[lisa c]

Oh! Now there's a piece to yen for!

 

[GemGeek]

Lovely! We need more photos!

 

[CLICLASP]

Cultured pearls in mini strands finished by brown diamonds briolettes on a silk scarf embroidered with gold threads, to highlight a panther carved in agate, what' else? guess who did it?

 

[la_corsetiere]

Could it be Cartier? Great photos, Anna - I think I must plan a Parisian rendezvous in September 2016...

 

[CLICLASP]

Yes it is
and Yes definitely, plan your journey as it is really worthseeeing.
Jewelers that were exhibiting are here :
http://www.sna-france.com/Haute-Joaillerie-N=d9a29d1b-a847-4f1b-8369-3161b585a2fd-L=FR.aspx

 

[Happy Huku]

Staggering stuff, so beautiful.
Merci!

 

[CLICLASP]

Platinum, yellow tourmalines, onyx diamonds and pearls, of course,
an original mix of color, guess who did them ?

 

[Katbran]

such remarkable designs!

 

[pattye]

Just ONCE, wouldn't it be fun to try on some of these magnificent jewelries? (Note to self: make tassels somehow, someway)

 

[CLICLASP]

I did !! Once I tried a 1 million € diamond river necklace at Christie's, and it was "only" a starting price...

Once I entered into Van Cleef & Arpels saying : "I would like to see a pink diamond , meaning to see not to buy. The lady examined me one second and told me "wait", then she went to the safe and brought back a 3 or 4 (I don't remember) millions € pink diamond ring, that I tried, then we talked about the Maharajas period in the 20'.
I did same with Boucheron, trying a blue diamond ring , also 3 or 4 millions €.
All this happened in Place Vendome in Paris with high end jewelers based all around this place with the Vendome column at the center.

Besides, I went back again in those places recently to choose with these Houses, pieces from their legacy to feature their best clasps and transforming jewels for the book (hard job …)

 

[CLICLASP]

Something was missing … hummm .. was the matching bracelet, here it is !
such a perfect craftsmanship, isn't ?
Matching bracelet and earrings are never "too much", what's your opinion ?

 

[lisa c]

Here she is!!!

A bracelet is for pleasure, for our eyes, who would deny pleasure...

 

[Happy Huku]

Magnificent, I'd like to say Cartier but they don't quite have that feel to them...
American or German??