Nature-inspired designs comprising romantic blossoms and captivating butterflies are at the centre of latest offerings from renowned jewellers.

Taking full advantage of this beloved theme is German jewellery brand Stenzhorn, which recently unveiled its À Fleur de Paris collection. Inspired by the Parisian garden in full bloom, it features 18-karat white gold necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings, with pavé diamonds, rubies and pink sapphires. 

The jewellery pieces in flower and foliage motifs capture the moment of flowers blossoming, adding a touch of elegance to any ensemble.  

Stenzhorn also created Rhine Romance, named after the majestic Rhine River in Europe. The collection pays tribute to the river’s picturesque landscapes in spring. Stenzhorn uses channel-setting techniques to set white and yellow diamonds in white gold, recreating the beauty of flower petals and stamens. 

Meanwhile, bejewelled butterflies were the stars of The Prince of Goldsmiths: Buccellati Rediscovering the Classics – a sparkling exhibition by high jeweller Buccellati. 

Held in Venice from April 18 to June 18, 2024, the event shone the spotlight on four exquisite, gem-studded butterfly brooches, designed by four generations of the Buccellati family. 

The standout piece was the Buccellati Venezia Bufferfly brooch co-created by Andrea Buccellati, creative director and honorary president of Buccellati, and his daughter Lucrezia. 

The body of the brooch is formed by two teardrop diamonds: An 8.51-carat, D-colour diamond with IF clarity grade; and a 5.10-carat, D-colour diamond with VVS1 clarity grade, respectively. The wings of the butterfly are adorned with 50 navette-cut diamonds weighing 1.92 carats and 270 round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 1.54 carats.

According to Buccellati, the piece featured all the maison’s techniques, from openwork to tulle, as well as inspirations drawn from previous generations’ brooch designs. This infusion of style and elegance from the past seamlessly merged with the present, it added.

“The butterfly has always been an insect of great inspiration for the creatives of the Buccellati family, precisely because it represents gracefulness, lightness, change and desire for rebirth. The four brooches therefore represent the excellence of the Buccellati maison, its deep-rooted craftsmanship and the techniques that have been used for over a century to create all its jewellery pieces,” the company stated.