The Romeo and Juliet collection turned out to be immensely impressive: more than 100 unique pieces of jewelry that figuratively or abstractly convey to us the tumultuous emotions of the famous lovers as well as depict the broader narrative of their relationship. The scene on the balcony, the approaching dawn, the singing of birds, the gardens and architecture of Verona, along with the outfits and costumes of the Renaissance: nothing is overlooked by the attentive gaze of the house’s highly skilled jewelers and we find this great play truly embodied in the stunning jewelry they have created.
The most prominent sapphire of the collection is embedded in the ‘Maiolica’ necklace, which draws its inspiration from the elaborate blue ceramics after which it is named. Created from white gold and colorless diamonds, at its heart one can find a stunning Sri Lankan blue sapphire in an emerald cut weighing 42.86 carats.
The following is a replication of Jewelry Designed by Van Cleef and Arpels.
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Replication
Van Cleef and Arpels final piece
