Palme d Or trophy for the 7st Cannes Film Festival, and made each year with Fairminedcertified ethical gold by Chopard in its Haute Joaillerie ateliers. www.chopard.com This is the time of year to indulge again in flamboyant and seductive one-of-a-kind high jewels from the most revered high jewellers. Serious pièces de résistance, mostly necklaces, many extraordinarily lavish, for which no dress will ever do them justice, my own quote from last year / same time review of some of the best red carpet renditions. Once again to coincide with the Cannes Film Festival, here is a selection that will enthuse both investors and collectors. Key adjectives to describe this line-up of creations: phantasmagorical, opulent and rare. The 7st Cannes Festival, presided over this year by the admirable Australian actress, Cate Blanchett, is set to bedazzle even more when you know how fashionably trailblazing the new head of the jury is. More than ever fashion is going to meet glamour and fantasy. The Festival s high jewellery Official Partner, Chopard, embodies best this trilogy, with this year on added value since the Swiss high jeweller has officially announced its commitment to 00% ethical gold all across its ranges. This is a reason to rejoice and celebrate the leading position of Chopard, the one house that tirelessly strives to reconcile ethics and beauty. A few intoxicating accessories have been included in the mix, party time style.
May 08, a curation by Olivier Dupon Edith Stiletto in burgundy goatskin velvet and with a glazed bow. POA. www.fredmarzo.com Club Chain Passementerie Evening Bag in fuchsia made in suede and with trimmings details; Mystery Kiss collection, Autumn/ Winter 08-9. POA. www.rogervivier.com Feather Necklace crafted in collaboration with Nelly Suanier (feather artist) in 4K yellow gold and titanium, featuring a 4-carat yellow gold cameo and set with red jasper, blue apatite cabochons (for a total of.6cts), purple garnet cabochons (for a total.4cts), round-shaped yellow sapphires (.cts), round shaped garnets (.cts), round shaped black diamonds. Rooster, grey heron, ostrich and black pheasant feathers; Red Carpet collection. POA. www.chopard.com
May 08, a curation by Olivier Dupon Earrings in 8K white and yellow gold set with green and pink tourmalines, yellow beryls and diamonds; Alta Gioielleria 08 by Dolce&Gabbana. POA. www.dolcegabbana.com Necklace in 8K yellow gold set with aquamarine, blue sapphires, multi-colour zircons and tourmalines, peridots, rhodolite and spessartite garnets, rubies, emeralds and diamonds; Alta Gioielleria 08 by Dolce&Gabbana. POA. www.dolcegabbana.com Ring in 8K yellow gold set with pink tourmaline, citrines, chrome tourmalines and diamonds; Alta Gioielleria 08 by Dolce&Gabbana. POA. www.dolcegabbana.com
May 08, a curation by Olivier Dupon 4 Important Necklace in platinum set with one 7.94-carat Natural Fancy Intense Yellow diamond, one 0.9-carat pear-shaped diamond and 46.99 carats of white diamonds. POA. www.moussaieff-jewellers.com Lucy Sandals in pale grey suede; Spring Summer 08 collection. POA. www.andreamondin.com Important Ring in 8K yellow gold set with one 7.6-carat Natural Fancy Intense Yellow diamond with a surround of smaller yellow diamonds. POA. www.moussaieff-jewellers.com 4 Borsa Bag in pale yellow ostrich leather with 8K gold hand made details on main handle and fastening. POA. www.maurofelter.com
May 08, a curation by Olivier Dupon Ginger Sandals in metallic calfskin leather. POA. www.fredmarzo.com Opal, Paraiba Tourmaline and White Diamond Suite composed of a medallion necklace showcasing a 0.09-carat IF oval white diamond at its centre, surrounded by white diamonds, Paraiba tourmalines and opals; and matching earrings. POA. www.davidmorris.com Serpenti Forever Shoulder Bag with royal sapphire Mermaid python skin, brass light gold plated tempting head closure in black and silver glitter enamel, with eyes in black onyx, one open pocket, one pocket mirror and detachable snake chain, for hand carry, internal metal tag featuring the Bulgari logo, and pocket mirror. POA. www.bulgari.com
May 08, a curation by Olivier Dupon Shards of Mirror Necklace in 8K white gold set with 09.90 carats of diamonds (colour DEF / clarity IF VVS VS) including 4 pearcut diamonds from 0,0ct to,4cts (colour F / clarity IF); The Snow Queen series, Once Upon a Time collection. POA. www.messika.com Sin evening diamond Sandal made in satin with crystal embellishment; Mystery Kiss collection, Autumn/Winter 08-9. POA. www.rogervivier.com Shards of Mirror Ring Diamonds in 8K white gold set with 7.4 carats (colour EF / clarity VVS VS) diamonds including 6 pear-cut diamonds of 0.0ct and one of.5cts (colour E / clarity VVS); The Snow Queen series, Once Upon a Time collection. POA. www.messika.com
May 08, a curation by Olivier Dupon 4 Camel Komodo Struzzo Knot Clutch crafted from ostrich leather, the bag is finely handembellished with an all-over knot motif in different snake leathers; this striking threedimensional workmanship is inspired by the exotic Komodo Dragon; the iconic knotshaped clasp is rendered in dark-gold tone metal. POA. Pineapple Earrings in 8K gold set with 40 white diamonds (8.0cts), and pink diamonds (.75cts). POA. www.binagoenka.com Clam Ring in 8K gold set with natural clam pearl from the Philippines (to see a strong flame on a clam pearl of this size with the naked eye is unheard of), white and pink rosecut diamonds. POA. www.binagoenka.com 4 Grus Small Square Scarf (66x66cm / 6x6 ) in silk twill and with two silk tassels. POA. www.an-nee.com www.bottegaveneta.com
May 08, a curation by Olivier Dupon 4 Cascade Earrings in 8K gold and platinum set with 4.97 carats of oval-cut sapphires, 9.4 carats of pear-shaped emeralds, and 6.7 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds. POA. Accordion Bag in navy blue wool, with metal and leather details; Paris-Hamburg 07/8 Métiers d art collection. POA. Josianne Mules in two-tone metallic calfskin. POA. www.fredmarzo.com 4 Necklace in 8K gold and platinum set with 09. carats of carved emerald drops, and 65.87 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds. POA. www.davidwebb.com www.chanel.com www.davidwebb.com
May 08, a curation by Olivier Dupon Collier in platinum composed of 54.74 carats of coral beads, with emerald beads, onyx and brilliantcut diamonds; photography by Vincent Wulveryck Cartier. POA. www.cartier.com Square Scarf (90x90cm / 5.5 x5.5 ) in silk twill; printed and made in France. POA. www.an-nee.com Anne Sandals in gros grain with veil and goose feathers; Spring Summer 08. POA. www.andreamondin.com
May 08, a curation by Olivier Dupon Melody of Colours Earrings in 8K yellow gold set with coral, amethysts & tsavorites; Melody of Colours collection. POA. www.degrisogono.com Giada Lace and mesh fused open toe lace up Bootie; Spring Summer 08. POA. www.gianvitorossi.com Melody of Colours Ring in 8K white gold set with peridots, amethysts and emeralds; Melody of Colours collection. POA. www.degrisogono.com
May 08, a curation by Olivier Dupon 4 Harry Winston Ruby & Diamond Cluster Necklace in 8K yellow gold and platinum. POA. www.harrywinston.com Heritage Clutch in red lizard with the signature Eva Lobo London Twig clasp that is embellished with smoky quartz stones and plated in 4K gold. POA. www.evalobolondon.com Sin Passementerie Sandal in red suede with trimmings details. Mystery Kiss collection, Autumn/ Winter 08-9. POA. www.rogervivier.com 4 Harry Winston Ruby & Diamond Drop Earrings in 8K yellow gold and platinum. POA. www.harrywinston.com
May 08, a curation by Olivier Dupon Important Three Strand Necklace with black South Sea grey pearls (9 x 0.5mm), 6.5 carats of diamonds with an extra.07 carats of diamonds set on 8K white gold for the clasp; Praise to Nature collection. POA. www.mikimoto.com Flame Sandal in leather with sequined leopard motif, 0.5cm / 4 iconic heel height. POA. www.francescorusso.fr Important Bracelet with black South Sea grey pearls (4 pieces at 9 x 9.7mm), 0.7 carats of diamonds with an extra 4.07 carats of diamonds set on 8K white gold for the clasp; Praise to Nature collection. POA. Praise to Nature collection. POA. www.mikimoto.com
May 08, a curation by Olivier Dupon 4 Parentesi High Jewellery Necklace in 8K pink gold set with malachite inserts and 0.87 carats of pavé-set diamonds (colour DF / clarity IF VVS); exclusively available at Harrods. www.bulgari.com Daisy Sunglasses in rose gold with lenses in poudre colour. POA. www.peterandmay.com Valentina Plexiglas and emerald satin peep-toe pointy Sandals; Spring Summer 08. POA. www.gianvitorossi.com 4 Parentesi High Jewellery Bracelet in 8K pink gold set with malachite inserts and.67 carats of pavéset diamonds (colour DF / clarity IF VVS); exclusively available at Harrods. www.bulgari.com
May 08, a curation by Olivier Dupon 4 Isabella Stretch lace and suede thigh high stocking Boot; Spring Summer 08. POA. www.gianvitorossi.com Dior Grand Soir Feux D Artifice n 5 Watch in 8K white and pink gold, set with diamonds, sapphires, feathers and aventurine; by Dior Joaillerie. POA. www.dior.com Dior Grand Soir Feux D Artifice n 8 Watch in 8K white gold and yellow gold, set with diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, pink sapphires, tsavorite garnets, feathers and aventurine; by Dior Joaillerie. POA. www.dior.com 4 Dior Grand Soir Feux D Artifice n 9 in white gold and pink gold, set with diamonds, sapphires, feathers and aventurine; by Dior Joaillerie. POA. www.dior.com
May 08, a curation by Olivier Dupon Mandarin Garnet Ring In 8K yellow gold set with one.7-carat faceted oval-cut mandarin garnet, and.7 carats of diamonds (colour E/F- clarity VVS). POA. www.hennoflondon.co.uk The Baguette Gold Detailed Python Clutch, crafted from natural toned genuine python that is hand detailed in gold, genuine python and lambskin leather interior. POA. www.annesylvain.com Hercules Necklace in 8K rose gold set with one 08.-carat carved Imperial topaz, one 8.-carat brown tourmaline facetted ring, two pieces of diamond rondelles (.70 cts),.9 carats of diamonds (colour E/F- clarity VVS), and South Sea pearls. POA. www.hennoflondon.co.uk
May 08, a curation by Olivier Dupon 4 &4 A Set of Natural Burmese Sapphire & Diamond Earrings and Necklace inspired by water droplets. Each droplet is set with one cushion-shaped traditional Burmese non-heated sapphire. For the neckpiece, there are sapphires in total for 85.6 carats along side pear-shaped diamonds for 9.6 carats in total. In the earrings, the sapphires weigh 0.5 carats combined, with 5.9 carats of pear-shaped diamonds. The design is embellished with round brilliant diamonds and mounted on 8K white gold. www.formsjewelry.com Wanda Nylon By Peter And May Sunglasses in crystal / silver with light silver mirror lenses. POA. www.peterandmay.com Latte Soft Crocodile The Lauren 980 Bag. This timeless clutch was originally designed by Bottega Veneta in 980, and revived in 06 for the brand s 50th anniversary. Made with a rigid frame and a seamless body in soft crocodile leather, and finished with an intrecciato snapbutton flap and an internal zip pocket. POA. www.bottegaveneta.com
May 08, a curation by Olivier Dupon Rosa Jewellery Clutch made of light pink soft leather with hand made fastening in 8K gold set with pink tourmaline and diamonds. POA. www.maurofelter.com Wedge ankle-strap Sandal in washed nappa leather, sheepskin, calfskin and satin with Swarovski crystals. POA. www.diegodolcini.it Pair of Gem Set and Diamond Earrings in 8K bi-colour gold, set with an amethyst, rubies, diamonds of yellow tint and near colourless, highlighted with pink enamel. POA. www.khanmutlu.com
May 08, a curation by Olivier Dupon Erin Gold stretch mesh and leather ankle cuff Sandal; Spring Summer 08. POA. www.gianvitorossi.com Palmyre Three Row Necklace in 8K yellow gold set with round brilliant-cut diamonds. POA. www.vancleefarpels.com Minaudière in metallic gold lambskin. POA. www.fredmarzo.com
May 08, a curation by Olivier Dupon 4,&4 Flora & Fauna Set comprising a necklace, earrings and a bracelet in 8K white and yellow gold with 4.94 carats of rock crystal. As for gemstones, there is one 50.9-carat Zambian ethically sourced central emerald on the necklace,.5 carats of pear shaped emeralds for the earrings, 6.60 carats of tsavorites for the bracelet, further emeralds for the three pieces, and 8.48 carats of diamonds in total. POA. Tess Green & Navy Green and navy silk satin, blue metalized suede leather, black patent leather, heel 0.5cm / 4 ; Spring Summer 08 collection. POA. www.gordanadimitrijevic.fr www.jamesganh.com
May 08, a curation by Olivier Dupon 4 Serpent Boheme Pompom Necklace in 8K yellow gold and paved with diamonds. POA. www.boucheron.com Club Chain Clutch made in black suede; Mystery Kiss collection, Autumn/Winter 08-9. POA. www.rogervivier.com Relene Pumps in black soft calfskin leather, Summer 08 collection. POA. www.laurence-dacade.com 4 Serpent Boheme Pendant Earrings in 8K yellow gold and paved with diamonds. POA. www.boucheron.com