This week’s Academy Awards and all the preening celebs reminded us that the rocks they rock on the red carpet are half the joy of the spectacle. From Best Actor winner Adrien Brody, who wore a large Elsa Jin brooch on his lapel, to actress Zoë Kravitz, who flashed both her butt and fabulous Jessica McCormack jewellery, there was plenty of sparkle to go around.
Sure, not everyone has access to the high-end jewellery that graces these fancy events, but that doesn’t mean we can’t all be in on this glittering game.
With that in mind, we rounded up some stunners from our favourite international and local jewellery brands. Some pieces are bold, while others are seriously contemporary. Then there are pretty items, and the downright high-end amazing. Irrespective of your budget and your taste, there will be something here that you will covet and adore.
Messika
From left:
Messika D-Vibes multi-row earrings with two emerald cut diamonds and pink gold and diamond motifs; POA; BHH Boutique, 021-418-1889, 011-325-4119.
Messika So Move XL white gold diamond necklace; POA; BHH Boutique, 021-418-1889, 011-325-4119.
Bvlgari
From left:
Bvlgari Diva’s Dream necklaces, including Diva’s Dream 18kt rose gold pendant necklace set with pink sapphires, rubies and diamonds; Diva’s Dream 18kt white gold pendant necklace set with sapphires and diamonds; and Diva’s Dream 18kt rose gold necklace set with Mandarin garnets and diamonds; POA; Picot and Moss, 011-669-0500; or the Bvlgari Boutique, 011-883-1325.
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper single-spiral ring in 18kt rose gold with diamonds; POA; Picot and Moss, 011-669-0500; or the Bvlguri Boutique, 011-883-1325.
Louis Vuitton
From left:
Victoire necklace in platinum and yellow gold with two LV Monogram Star cut yellow diamonds and diamonds, part of the Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds collection; POA; Louis Vuitton.
Phénoménal necklace in platinum and yellow gold with emerald and one LV Monogram Star cut diamond, part of the Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds collection; POA; Louis Vuitton.
From left:
Dynamisme bracelet in yellow gold and platinum with two LV Monogram Star cut diamonds and diamonds, part of the Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds collection; POA; Louis Vuitton.
Splendeur pendant in yellow gold and platinum with rubies and diamonds, part of the Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds collection; POA; Louis Vuitton.
Strauss & Co
Items available on the The Classics Edition Online Auction, from March 20-31.
Clockwise from top left:
Diamond and pearl earrings in 18kt two-tone gold; estimate R105,000-R115,000; Strauss & Co.
Gold locket circa 1878 with filagree detailing and engraved inside, in 9kt yellow gold; estimate R8,000-R10,000; Strauss & Co.
Pearl and garnet necklace and earring suite; estimate R8,000-R10,000; Strauss & Co.
Domed ruby and diamond ring featuring a cushion-cut ruby, surrounded by 58 round brilliant-cut diamonds in 18k two-toned gold; estimate R60,000-R90,000; Strauss & Co.
Charles Greig
From left:
Chrysoprase, tourmaline and diamond ring; R305,000; Charles Greig.
Diamond and citrine drop earrings; R179,200; Charles Greig.
Emerald and diamond white gold ring; POA; Charles Greig.
Emerald and mint tourmaline ring; R135,000; Charles Greig.
Tinsel
From left:
Stoical necklace in African walnut wood, silver and smoky quartz by Eric Loubser; POA; Tinsel Gallery.
Loomed beadwork portrait necklace on a silver backing with vintage glass trade beads on silk by Geraldine Fenn and Marigold (front and back detail); POA; Tinsel Gallery.
Carved wooden eyes on vintage brass trade beads, part of a collaboration between Emson Mujuru and Tinsel; POA; Tinsel Gallery.
Patrick Mavros
Clockwise from left:
Year of the Snake cufflinks in 18kt gold (limited edition); POA; Patrick Mavros.
Pangolin stacking ring in silver; R3,400; Patrick Mavros.
Pangolin queen cuff in silver; R12,000; Patrick Mavros.
Pangolin stacking cuff in 18kt gold; POA; Patrick Mavros.
Kirsten Goss
Clockwise from top left:
Gemstone boa necklace in sterling silver with citrine, carnelian, peridot, rose quartz, opal, jade, sea bamboo and amethyst; R5,990; Kirsten Goss.
Citronnade studs in sterling silver, 18k gold-plated, with peridot and gold citrine stones; R5,390; Kirsten Goss.
Isolde ring in sterling silver with 18kt gold vermeil and peridot; R6,490; Kirsten Goss.
Feast ring featuring spessartite, rubies and tsavorites; from R114,950; Kirsten Goss.
Top image: Louis Vuitton Victoire necklace in platinum and yellow gold. Pictures: Supplied. Tinsel: Sarah de Pina
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