Flower Power: Sparkling high-end jewellery inspired by nature

Since time immemorial, humans have been enamoured with all things floral. Embraced as symbols of everything from new life and fertility to passion and romance, their natural beauty has entranced and enchanted at every turn. Small wonder, then, that they are a constant, never-ending source of inspiration behind the timeless creations of countless high-end jewellery brands.

Floral Trend 

In fact, so strong is this floral love affair that many iconic marques have actually adopted their own flower emblems. Take, for instance, Dior and Piaget, who have both selected the rose as their blossom of choice and unveiled entire collections dedicated to the thorny blossom. Elsewhere, there’s Chanel and the camellia, Chaumet and the hydrangea, and so forth.

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Featuring a startling array of colours, shapes and sizes, this nature-inspired leitmotif is flexible to the extreme. Some flower designs are subtle, demure, and perfectly suited for everyday wear. However, the other end of the spectrum accentuates precision jewellery-making at its very finest, using a smorgasbord of precious and semi-precious gemstones and skilled craftsmanship to portray all the inherent beauty of flowers in truly dazzling style.

 

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Pouty petals and flirty foliage: Spruce up your summer ensembles with floral jewellery

Spruce up your summer ensembles with floral jewellery

When it comes to Spring/Summer fashion, florals never fail us. And this year, adorning the face, body and hair with floral themed jewellery is one of the hottest trends.

It would be folly; however, to assume that floral jewellery and accessories was a thing of was the contemporary world. Dating back to the ancient years, floral jewellery and adornments have traditionally been worn in Indian weddings, as well as being used as part of the ceremony itself. In more recent years, this trend has been adopted by the West, with summer brides opting for floral headpieces in line with the bohemian chic style.

Due to extensive depiction of flower jewellery by celebrities, the trend has slowly made a come back with luxury jewellery brands experimenting with a variety of shapes, styles and materials.

From the ethereal and feminine designs of Piaget’s Rose collection to Swarovski’s contemporary and statement-making styles, we have pulled together a roundup of our favourite jewellery picks to help inspire your style this season.

 

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Text: Hira Desai